Best Helicopter Company in Nepal

There are six best helicopter company in Nepal that operate every day. All six companies offer the best helicopter service in Nepal, from one-day tours to high-altitude rescue and more. Moreover, all six helicopter companies in Nepal house the latest Airbus fleets, ideal for Nepal’s topography.

Note: Manang Air Helicopters used to be in service before October 2023. However, with repeated casualties and several flight crashes, the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal suspended this helicopter company. Still, as of March 2024, this helicopter company in Nepal is not in operation.

Here in the blog, we’ve discussed six helicopter company, their service, and their fleet models.

Helicopter Companies in Nepal

Air Dynasty Heli

Established in 1993, Air Dynasty Heli is among the leading helicopter service providers. It’s been more than 30 years since this helicopter flew in Nepal, and still flying high.

Air Dynasty Heli has four helicopters. It houses the latest models of two Airbus AS350B3e and two AS350 FX IIhelicopters. These helicopters take on the sky almost every day. And in the busiest trekking and tour season, these helicopters barely touch the helipad during the day.

Helicopter services by Air Dynasty Heli

Air Dynasty Helicopters are popular, particularly for one-day helicopter tours. Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour, Annapurna Base Camp Helicopter Tour, and Langtang Helicopter Tour are among the most popular helicopter tours offered by Air Dynasty Heli. Muktinath Temple Helicopter Tour from Kathmandu, Mt. Kailash Helicopter Tour, and high-altitude rescue are other services by Air Dynasty.

Moreover, sling operation, cargo transport to rural Nepal, chartered flights, aerial videography, and photography are well-liked services from this helicopter company.

Altitude Air Helicopter

Established in 2016, Altitude Air is a young helicopter company in Nepal. But in no time, it has become a go-to company for the best helicopter service in Nepal. Like others, it offers every possible helicopter flight service in Nepal.

There are several fleets at Altitude Air’s hangar. They house two AS350B3e – 9N-ALS/9N- AMS helicopters and AS 350 (H125) B3E, the six-seater helicopter. Thus, they remain busy during treks and tours in Nepal. Unsurprisingly, if you’re for helicopter tours in Nepal or get rescued from high altitude, there’s a great chance the helicopter will be Altitude Air.

Helicopter services by Altitude Air

Cargo, passenger chartered flights, sling operations, long line rescue, high altitude rescue, mountain flights, and pilgrimage tours are regular services by Air Dynasty Helicopter.

Prabhu Helicopters

Prabhu Helicopters is a new helicopter company in Nepal. They have the highest number of fleets, five. Four of the five are Robinson R66 and one Airbus AS350 B3e. These helicopters accommodate five pax (max) and can fly over 23000 feet.

Helicopter Services by Prabhu Helicopters

Mountain Heli Tours, pilgrimage tours, and cargo are the day-to-day services of Prabhu Heli. Furthermore, they provide high-altitude rescue, medical evacuation, and chartered flights.

Shree Airlines- Leading Helicopter Company

Established in 1999, Shree Airlines is the eldest helicopter company in Nepal. With five MI-17 helicopters, Shree Airlines is the best in Southeast Asia. Other fleets with Shree include a few Airbus AS 350 B3e helicopters and two Bombardier Dash Q400 airplanes.

Helicopter Services by Shree Airlines

Shree Airline is popular for cargo transport to remote Nepal. Sling and rescue operations are other significant service areas. It offers similar helicopter service in Nepal as other helicopter companies do.

And, of course, domestic flights in Nepal are now safer and more luxurious with Bombardier Dash Q400.

Simrik Air

Simrik Air, established in 2001, is synonymous with high-altitude rescue in Nepal. It holds the record for maximum high-altitude rescue.

Industry-best pilots, fleets, engineers, and crew make Simrik Air one of the best helicopter service providers. It houses four helicopters, three Airbus AS 530 B3e, and one Bell GXP helicopter.

They’re also the first company to introduce the Bell helicopter in Nepal. With these helicopters, one-day helicopter tours have been more robust and safe.

Are you planning the Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour with Landing at Kala Patthar in 2024? Make sure you book this tour with us! We’ll book your spot on Bell GXP helicopters.

Helicopter Services by Simrik Air

Adventure Helicopter Tours, Chartered and group joining flights, religious trips, sling operations, cargo, and other services are regular services from this helicopter company.

Also, corporate flights, chartered flights, aerial photography, and filming are other best services from Simrik Air.

Heli Everest

With three Airbus AS 350 B3e helicopters, Heli Everest has established itself as a promising helicopter company in Nepal. Although it’s a Kathmandu-based helicopter company, its fleets fly all over Nepal and the treacherous terrain of the Himalayas.

With pride, Heli Everest houses the best high-altitude experienced pilots. Their fleets have flown more than 20 thousand hours in the Nepali sky, which has seasoned their pilots.

Helicopter Services in Nepal by Heli Everest

The tourism industry expert owners and management of this helicopter company have made it the best for helicopter tours.

Emergency Medical Services, Aerial Photo/Video, Wedding or engagement tours, one-day helicopter tours, religious tours, sightseeing trips, and other trips are the most liked services Heli Everest offers. Moreover, it provides helicopter services like cargo, sling, and high-altitude rescue.

Best helicopter tours in Nepal in 2024

From daring helicopter rescue from treacherous mountainous terrains to luxurious Everest Breakfast Helicopter Tour, almost every helicopter companies provide these services. However, some lifetime experience tours are offered by these helicopter service providers in Nepal. And we’re giving you some ideas about such terms.

Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour

Almost every helicopter fly to Everest for a breakfast tour during Autumn and Spring and even during clear weather day in Winter. This four-hour breakfast tour, aka Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour with a landing at Kala Patthar, is Nepal’s most popular helicopter tour.

The focal point of Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour with Landing at Kala Patthar is the bird’s eye view of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, and other elegant mountains. However, breakfast at Hotel Everest View or Kongde Viewpoint adds the cherry to the cake!

Safety and luxury are also other pros of the Everest Helicopter Landing Tour. With utmost comfort, relaxing on the helicopter’s seat and viewing panoramic Khumbu make this day tour extra special.

Annapurna Base Camp Helicopter Tour

One day Annapurna Base Camp Helicopter Tour departs regularly from Pokhara and Kathmandu airports. It’s one of the most highly affordable one-day helicopter tours in Nepal. Moreover, starting this tour from Pokhara costs at most USD 1700 for the entire flight for five pax.

Annapurna Base Camp sits very close to the mountains. More than ten mountains, including one 8,000’ers, Annapurna I, surround the base camp 360 degrees. And viewing this panorama from a helicopter like a bird is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. On top, flying on a helicopter for just USD 450 at max is a total win.

Don’t think twice. Plan your Annapurna Base Camp Helicopter in 2024 with us. We’ll help you organise this tour.

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