Important Information

Region
Day Tours
Duration
1 Day
Max Altitude
4100 Meters
Best Season
Whole Year
Activity Per Day
2 hours
Grade
Level 2
Group Size
2 – 5 people
Transportation
Helicopter

Annapurna Base Camp Helicopter Tour allows you to view many dramatic landscapes, lush and primitive valleys, and stunning mountain ranges of the entire Annapurna region. The helicopter tour constitutes the fastest possible and an excellent way to get close views of various mountains belonging to the Annapurna region and get a wonderful experience of beholding wilderness.

In this way, you may soar across various alluring sights and get picturesque views of the Fewa Lakes and Pokhara Valley to admire the entire grandeur of a few famous mountains, which include Mountain Annapurna, Mount Nilgiri, Mount Machhapuchhre, Mount Dhaulagiri, Mount Manaslu, and Mount Hiunchuli, along with many neighboring mountain peaks. In this way, the Annapurna Helicopter tour constitutes the ultimate way to capture various unrivaled pictures and panorama of the nearby iconic landscapes.

A helicopter Tour to the Annapurna region is available for travelers from both Pokhara and Kathmandu. In both of these options, you will get the opportunity to get mountain views of the almighty Mount Everest and other mountain peaks of the Himalayan region, along with the culture followed by the Sherpa people.

If you are looking for a different itinerary than the one here, please Customize Your Trip. 

Your trip at a glance

1 day

  1. Day 1 On the trail

     

    On this trip, we take a flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara and back to Kathmandu. Heli tour starts from Pokhara and ends at Pokhara.

    Time Schedule

    8:00 AM: Fly from Pokhara to Annapurna Base Camp

    8:30 AM: Land at Annapurna Base Camp

    9:00 AM: Fly back to Pokhara

    9:30 AM: Arrival on Pokhara

     

What's included 7 items

  • Airport pick-up and drop-off by a private vehicle
  • 2 hours helicopter flight
  • National Park fee
  • Breakfast in Annapurna Base Camp
  • Company service charges
  • All government and local taxes
  • Emergency oxygen availabe inside the helicopter. (Additional cost required for personal use of the oxygen cylinder outside the helicopter)

What's not included 3 items

  • Your Travel Insurance
  • Your personal expenses
  • All expenses not included in Include section

Useful Information

CHECKLISTS FOR ANNAURNA BASE CAMP HELI TOUR

  • Valid passport (valid for six months from the date of your trip)
  • MasterCard, Visa Credit, and Debit Cards are accepted in Nepal. However, some cash is highly recommended.
  • Mobile (if your cell phone is from CINGULAR USA or ATNT (USA) operators, then your cell phone will  work in Nepal.)
  • Clothing (Layered clothes, windproof and waterproof jackets,  fleece pullovers, thermal base layers, hiking pants, shorts, headwear, footwear, and other items according to your needs)
  • Personal Items and Toiletries (First-Aid Kit, Iodine tablets or a UV purifier to treat water, Sun Protection)
  • Travel and Health Insurance
  • Trekking gear and equipment(if you have your own trekking gear and equipment, such as trekking poles, sleeping bag, and shoes, then you can bring them; else you can rent them in Thamel, Kathmandu). Read more for trekking gears and peak climbing gears.

DRESS CODE FOR VISITING MONASTERIES, AND TEMPLES 

  • Shirt (either half or full sleeve)
  • Full pants/long skirts
  • Any type of shoes with socks
  • No Hats, No Umbrella, No Slippers, No t-shirts, No short skirt, and No half-pants
  • Photographs allowed in the courtyard only.

Note regarding itineraries
Although we generally adhere to the schedule, the itinerary is subject to change for numerous reasons beyond our control, including weather and terrain conditions, suitable campsite availability, and the group's general fitness level. It is important to understand that Heli tours and mountain flights are cancelled due to weather issues. Please remember that our ability to make adjustments as needed helps to ensure that your trip is successful.

Frequently asked questions

What to Bring ?

The most important consideration for any tour is staying warm and dry, lightweight, breathable, moisture-winking under layers are highly recommended. Insulating layers and jackets are necessary. Comfortable shoes, quality socks (quality socks are recommended), and head covering (insulating caps and brimmed caps designed to block sunlight) are essential. Outer layers should be made of waterproof, wind-blocking material such as Gore-Tex. Sunglasses and sun-block cream, drinking water bottles, and other personal necessities.

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