Annapurna Base Camp Helicopter Tour

Want to trek to Annapurna Base Camp, but trekking there’s not your thing? Don’t worry a bit! We’ve got you covered. One-day Annapurna Base Camp Helicopter Tour from Kathmandu or Pokhara is the short, bestvalue, and luxurious day tour. While sitting in a helicopter, you’ll fly like a bird over elegant mountains like Mt. Machhapuchhre, close to Himchuli, Annapurna I, Fang, South, and more. Not only mountains, you’ll also fly over beautiful valleys, hilltops, and panoramic landscapes with the utmost safety and luxury.

Helicopter flying at Annapurna Base Camp, in-front of Mt. Annapurna I
Helicopter flying at Annapurna Base Camp, in-front of Mt. Annapurna I (Image: JC Gellidon)

ABC Helicopter Tour starts from Kathmandu at 6 am and Pokhara at 6:30 am. While flying, you’ll get a beautiful sunrise over the Annapurna mountains. After flying for 20 minutes from Pokhara, you’ll reach Annapurna Base Camp and land at the helipad. You’ll get 30 minutes for sightseeing, photographs, and breakfast. From base camp, you’ll fly on a helicopter to Pokhara, over Mardi Himal high camp.

If you don’t want to stop at Annapurna Base Camp, the helicopter stops at Mardi Himal High Camp. However, before landing at High Camp, the chopper makes a complete aerial tour of the base camp. Some claim that the entire Annapurna panorama from Mardi High Camp is best visible instead of the base camp. But others argue that those who stop at High Camp miss the thrill of being at ABC Base Camp.

The choice is up to you whether to stop at the base camp of Annapurna or the high camp of Mardi.

Tour Highlights- Annapurna Base Camp Helicopter Tour from Kathmandu

  • Aerial view of the 10 best mountains in the Annapurna region including Machhapuchhre, Annapurna I, South, and more.
  • Aerial view of icefalls, glaciers, rhododendron bloomed forest, etc.
  • Option of landing at the Annapurna Base Camp or Mardi Himal High Camp
  • 30-minute stop for beautiful sightseeing, photographs, and a fantastic breakfast
  • The flexibility of flying from Kathmandu or Pokhara
  • Highly affordable tour with no hidden cost
  • Fixed departure on request, both on private or group joining
  • Hotel to airport and airport to hotel transfer on private vehicle

Annapurna Base Camp Helicopter Tour Cost from Kathmandu/Pokhara

Annapurna Base Camp Helicopter Tour Cost is USD 1700 per flight when chartered. However, if you join a group sharing flights, the flight cost gets divided per head. You can get private and group joining flights during the Spring and Autumn.

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3 570 Available

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5 400 Available

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Please note that the tour cost is exclusive of 13% VAT.

Cost Includes

  • Airport-Hotel pick up and drop on a private vehicle
  • Helicopter flight fare
  • Breakfast at Annapurna Base Camp
  • Sightseeing and stops as per itinerary

Cost Excludes

  • Travel insurance (you’ll get helicopter insurance)
  • Personal expenses

Annapurna Base Camp Helicopter Tour- 2 hours Itinerary

Although the overall flight time is two hours, the ABC Helicopter Tour completes in three hours. Here, we’ve divided this tour itinerary into four phases with approximate time for each.

Flying on a helicopter for 20 minutes takes you to Annapurna Base Camp. Past Pokhara, you'll fly over beautiful valleys and along the Modi Khola gorge. Also, you'll see beautiful Ghandruk and Landruk from a helicopter.

Past Deurali, you'll fly close to Mt. Machhapuchhre, over Mardi High Camp, and straight to the base camp. The helicopter first flies close to the Annapurna mountains before landing.

After landing at the base camp, you'll start sightseeing. You'll hike to the viewpoint for the best views and photography moments.

Post-sightseeing, you'll stop at a tea house for breakfast. With a view of Annapurna I and Machhapuchhre, your breakfast taste and experience becomes exquisite.

After breakfast, you'll board a helicopter again.

You'll reach Pokhara after 20 minutes of flying.

Phase 3 on the Annapurna Base Camp Helicopter Tour from Kathmandu sees you returning to Pokhara. You'll reach Pokhara after flying for 20-25 minutes.

The helicopter stops at Pokhara airport for 10-15 minutes for refueling.

After refueling, you'll fly back to Kathmandu.

25-30-minute flights from Pokhara take you to Kathmandu.

After reaching Kathmandu airport, you'll get a private vehicle pickup from the airport to the hotel.

With this, your three hours long ABC Helicopter Tour ends.

Aerial view of tea houses at Annapurna Base Camp from a helicopter
Aerial view of tea houses at Annapurna Base Camp from a helicopter (Image: JC Gellidon/Unsplash)

Beautiful Mountain Panorama

Annapurna Base Camp Heli Tour offers an aerial glimpse of more than ten beautiful mountains in the Annapurna region.

Annapurna I and Dhaulagiri are two beautiful 8000-meter-tall mountains you’ll see from the helicopter. Annapurna SouthKhangsar Kang Roc NoirTare Kang Glacier DomeMt. Gangapurna, and Annapurna III are beautiful 7000 meters tall mountains in the region.

Furthermore, you’ll view Mt. MachhapuchhreMardi HimalSingu Chuli, and Hiun Chuli, which are beautiful 6000-meter tall mountains.

Not only Annapurna mountains, but you’ll see Mt. ManasluGanesh Himal, and the entire Langtang mountain region during the flight.

Hence, a three-hour ABC Helicopter Tour is an elegant mountain-seeing once-in-a-lifetime tour.

Picturesque Annapurna I and Fang, beautifully captured from Annapurna Base Camp (Image:JC Gellidon)
Picturesque Annapurna I and Fang, beautifully captured from Annapurna Base Camp (Image: JC Gellidon/Unsplash)

ABC Helicopter Tour- Private and Group Joining

Whether you’re a family looking for a chartered flight or an individual for a group joining the Annapurna Base Camp Helicopter Tour, we’ve got you covered. We’re here to make your chartered and group joining ABC Helicopter Tour possible in 2024 at the best rates.

Private Helicopter Flight

Private Annapurna Base Camp Helicopter Tour from Kathmandu is best for a day family tour in Nepal. For loved ones and groups of friends, flying private is best.

Private helicopter flights are available throughout the year, especially during the best times of Spring and Autumn. Also, getting these flights at just USD 1700 is a great bargain. You can fly on your flexible schedule instead of waiting for group joining flights.

Group joining ABC Helicopter Tour

Group joining flights are best for individuals who don’t have adequate people for private flights. The flight cost gets divided per head as group joining flights include five people on a departure.

Unlike chartered flights, finding groups for Annapurna Base Camp Helicopter Tour is often challenging. Hence, you must book this tour with us a few months before your preferred date to get a group-sharing flight. In doing so, we’ll look for other people to join the flight for the date.

Email us at mailtoneptrek@gmail.com to book your spot for a group joining the Annapurna Base Camp Helicopter Tour from Pokhara or Kathmandu.

What to bring on your Annapurna Base Camp Helicopter Tour?

Since it’s a three-hour day tour, you don’t need to carry a backpack or stress out on selecting gears. We’ve listed things you may consider for the ABC Helicopter Tour.

  • Down jacket, beanie, gloves, thermal, and trekking pant
  • A good trekking boot
  • Warm water bottle
  • Sunscreen, sunglass, and lip balms
  • Small backpack with chocolates and snacks
  • A good camera for photographs

Best time for Annapurna Base Camp Helicopter Tour

If you’re eyeing for an ABC Helicopter Tour, consider this tour from March to May, and September to November is best. Moreover, if you want to view the snow-filled Annapurna mountains and base camp, consider this tour in January-February.

Clear weather, warm temperature, and snow-filled elegant Annapurna massifs in Spring, how amazing does it sound?

The weather remains stable during the day in March, April, and May. Hence, the helicopter flight takes off for the tour on clear weather days. Also, the temperature starts getting warmer in April and May. With warm temperatures, you’ll feel good at the base camp during sightseeing.

Moreover, in months like March and April, the thick winter snow deposits over the Annapurna mountains make the viewing exquisite.

Autumn months, September to November, are another best months to plan a heli tour to Annapurna Base Camp. Flying on a helicopter in these months gives a pleasing day tour experience for a few reasons.

First, Autumn months are post-rainy months. Thus, clear weather, less humidityrain-free days, and snow-filled mountains make the tour the best. Moreover, greenery and wildflower bloom at the Annapurna Base Camp makes the region lively.

Since you’re not trekking to Annapurna Base Camp, flying on a helicopter here in the Winter months (December to February) can be a good idea. Particularly, the snowfall in winter makes the entire base camp region and landscape a winter wonderland. You’ll be warm at base camp with a proper down jacket, beanie, and gloves.

Want to book?

For detailed information about this tour, you can send your inquiry here. We’ll get back to you with the most appropriate package. Also, it’s a must to book this trip early if you’re planning for a group joining tour from Kathmandu.

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