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Annapurna Base Camp Heli Tour

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Best Price
Duration
5 days
Max. Elevation
4131m
Group size
max 4
Level
DIFFICULT
Transportation
Flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara and Helicopter during the trip.
Best Season
spring and summer
Accomodation
3-star hotel in Kathmandu & Pokhara.
Meals
Breakfast in Kathmandu & Pokhara and Lunch and dinner during the trip
Starts at
kathmandu
Ends at
kathmandu
Trip Route
Kathmandu-Pokhara-Annapurna basecamp-Pokhara-Kathmandu

Highlights

    •        Get to witness one of the stunning panoramic aerial views of snow-covered mountains.

    • Trip to Annapurna base camp on a helicopter ride.

    • Get to enjoy the thrill of being on an adventurous altitude. 

Overview

The Annapurna Basecamp Heli-Tour Package is one of the best tour packages that Nepal offers. On this trip, you’ll have a great opportunity to Witness the magnificent natural beauty of Nepal. During this heli-tour, you’ll get to witness the breathtaking gorges and tall snow-capped peaks. The flight will take you across some of the appalling tourist destinations you’ll want to visit again due to the power of attraction and its beauty, which no one has ever seen before. The Annapurna basecamp heli-tour is one of the most popular and best alternatives to the renowned Annapurna circuit trek, located at an altitude of 4,130m and around 40 km north of the city of Pokhara, which is a delightful city and the major hub of visitors. The tour provides you with the best views of mountain ranges and peaks like Annapurna I (8,091m), Annapurna II (7,397 m), Annapurna III (7,555 m), Annapurna IV (7,525 m), and Annapurna South (7,219 m), and Gangapurna (7,455m).

The cost of the Annapurna Basecamp Heli-Tour depends on where you'd prefer to embark and end your trip. The Annapurna Base Camp Helicopter Tour can also be directly scheduled, starting from Kathmandu and ending in Kathmandu, or from Kathmandu to Pokhara, with a flight afterward to Annapurna Base Camp and back to Kathmandu.

Important Note

USEFUL TIPS IN SAVING ENERGY 

  • For the camera, extra batteries.
  • 5,000–10,000 mah power bank.
  • The solar charger, as well as the solar lamp, are both eco-friendly (luminaid lamps).
  • Using a gadget with low brightness, GPS, and wifi turned off when necessary helps save energy.

Trip Itinerary

Upon arriving at the Tribhuvan International Airport, you’ll be met by one of our delegates who’ll drive you to the hotel on a personal ride and assist you until the hotel check-in procedure, depending on the time of your arrival, you’ll be served with either breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

Max. altitude

1400

Accomodation

3 star hotel

Meals

Breakfast/ Lunch/Dinner

· Today in the morning, you'll be served a delightful breakfast, following which you'll be guided towards the domestic terminal for the flight to Pokhara. The flight to Pokhara will be one of the most memorable moments of your trip, as you'll get to witness the beautiful view of Pokhara along with the magnificent views of the mountains and Fewa Lake there while on flight.

Max. altitude

822

Accomodation

3 star hotel

Meals

Breakfast /Lunch/Dinner

Today morning, after breakfast, you'll be on a helicopter ride heading towards the Annapurna Basecamp. On the trip, you'll again get to see mountains and lakes, but this ride has even more to offer. You'll get to witness the amazing panoramic views of the Annapurna ranges, Lamjung Himal, and Manaslu, along with the Dhaulagiri and Fishtail. The flight is probably the best way to witness some of the 10 highest mountain ranges and snow-capped peaks in the world.

7:20 a.m.–8:10 am: Land and Explore Around (ABC)

Upon landing at the ABC, you'll find yourself surrounded by the stunningly majestic Himalayas, with an altitude that reaches up to 4,130 m above sea level, which offers a 360-degree view of Annapurna-I, Annapurna South, Himchuli, and Fishtail. It is a popular tourist destination where travelers can witness the beautiful sunrise and sunset that cast a golden hue over the entire mountain range. You'll have 45 minutes to take pictures and capture your beautiful moments around the mountains with the views of breath-taking Himalayan scenery, along with some of the other beautiful views of green lush dense forest of rhododendrons to thin pine trees and various other topographical variations.

8:10 a.m.–8:35 a.m.: Fly back to Pokhara

Following our 45-minute tour of the Annapurna Base Camp, we'll be flying back to Pokhara, and upon landing, you'll be driven to your hotel in a private car.

Max. altitude

4,130

Meals

Breakfast

    After the completion of the tour we'll be on a flight from Pokhara-Kathmandu and upon reaching Kathmandu you'll be driven to your respective accommodation, where you'll get some time to unwind from the weariness of the trip and will be served with the suitable food service as per your preference. And since you've plenty of time left you can utillize your time as per your desired schedule of activities you might wanna do. In the evening you'll be served with a delightful dinner for your farewell.

Max. altitude

4,130

Accomodation

3 star hotel

Meals

lunch and dinner

So as per the itinerary, today is your last day in Nepal. In the morning, you'll be served breakfast, after which one of our delegates will take your feedback regarding the trip you had and will drive you to the airport on a personal ride.

Max. altitude

1400 m

Meals

Breakfast
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Includes

    • All airport pick-up and drop-off on private.
    • Professional helicopter captain with fluent English.
    • Breakfast and Dinner.
    • 2-night accommodation service at a star-category hotel in Pokhara.
    • Breakfast at Annapurna Basecamp.
    • Helicopter ride tickets.

Doesn't Include

    • All of your personal expenses and insurance.
    • Expenses not mentioned in the itinerary.
    • In case of natural occurrence of conditions such as unpredicted weather disturbances the travel management company is not liable.

Reasonable and time-saving trip

Thanks to Mr. Panta and his team for making this trip possible and successful for me. The Annapurna basecamp Heli tour is one of the very reasonable and best trips one can enjoy. If you're running short on time or you just don't want to walk much, this could be a very reasonable trip for you. It saves time and does give the thrill of the adventure.

Dean
Iceland

worth of the time visiting

One of, if not the best, adventurous activities there is. The hospitality was so good, like I've never experienced before. The staff were great and well coordinated. The trip really did save my time and gave me one of the most adventurous and thrilling experiences of an alternative to trekking. I'm definitely going to give it another shot.

drew mac
Sweden

a must-do trip for everyone

This journey is an absolute must-do! The serenity it offers is unparalleled and will undoubtedly provide you with a level of relief and peace of mind that you have never experienced before. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity! Also thanks to Mr.Panta and his team of experts for making my trip wonderful with proper management and guidance.

mac millan
Guyana

whole-heartedly beautiful trip

The beauty of the nation is astounding. To be honest and honest I didn't spend much time except for the duration of the heli-tour which was probably short, but those three days of stay marked my perception and impression with the appreciation for the beauty of mother nature. The trip refreshed my mind and made me feel better, thanks to the team of Plan Nepal for their service. see you again

Robbin M. Simmons
Norway

Make it there once in a life-time

The destination is out of words and beyond the explanation for its beauty, it's simply admirable and makes anyone feel like keep staring and glancing at the complex yet beautiful structures of nature. The heli-tour trip is very reasonable for the price and the better quality of the service one gets. So to undertake the tour it seems very reasonable in my opinion. Places like this with natural beauty still intact are very rare so i recommend people to make a visit at least once in their lifetime.

sarah kaufman
United States

Thrilling view from above

If you're looking for a once-in-a-lifetime adventure that you'll remember forever, the EBC heli tour is the trip for you. Don't miss out on this incredible experience!

reggie fox
Finland

See you soon

The trip was great but it became more pleasant due to the welcoming nature of the Nepalese people and their generosity. Although we're short of holidays the heli trip made our trip very memorable.

martha laine
Netherlands
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Equipment List

TOILETRIES
  • Rolls of toilet paper, wet wipes, and tissue.
  • medium-sized quick-drying towels.
  • toothbrush and toothpaste.
  • hand-sanitizers.
  • sunscreen, lip balm, and body lotions.
  • portable mirror, samphoo, and soaps.

ESSENTIAL BACKPACKS FOR TRIP

  • Airlines tickets with an itinerary
  • travel insurance and policy document
  • valid passport
  • copies of passport
  • PP-sized photos
  • Nepalese cash
  • Travel permits

OTHER ESSENTIALS

  • First-aid kit with prescribed medications.
  • Water bottles.
  • Snacks
  • Camera
  • Pairs of woolen socks and gloves.
  • Woolen caps 
  • Sunglasses
  • Windproof jacket
  • Anti-diarrhoea pills
  • Diamox or acetozolamide.

Frequently Asked Questions

The aircraft on the Annapurna basecamp helicopter trip reach an elevation of 4,200m or possibly even go further.

It could take around 80–90 minutes for the ABC helicopter trip to depart from Pokhara, inclusive of 30 minutes of ground time, and the trip from Kathmandu will take anywhere from 2 hours, including ground time.

The helicopter trip to Annapurna Basecamp is by far the safest air trip of all, with a fatal incident record of being the least of one till this day. The pilots are among the highly skilled and well-trained professionals who will assure your well-being and safety for the duration of your trip.

We'll be landing for about half an hour to 35 minutes, approximately, depending on the weather conditions. We'll also have breakfast along with a few minutes for sightseeing. Just as mentioned, if the weather goes bad, our duration there might get even shorter, which might get us to cut off time for breakfast.

The heli-tour offers a pleasant and comfy ride, which makes the trip suitable for all age groups despite it's adventurous nature.

The ABC Heli-tour trip is good at anytime of the year, as it takes just a couple of hours. But as for the seasons, autumn and spring are the best of them, as the sky is all-clear with moderate temperatures that offer unhindered views, making the heli-tour trip very suitable.

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