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About Annapurna Base Camp Helicopter Landing Tour from Pokhara

The Pokhara- Annapurna Base Camp Helicopter tour package is an exploratory trip over the Annapurna region. You get to explore the remote zone of the entire Annapurna region.  The helicopter tour takes you to the base camp of Annapurna Himalaya.

With this tour, you will enjoy the spectacular panorama of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges. Flying over different forests, villages, rivers, and valleys is an amazing feeling.

Spare 3 hours a day when you are in Nepal and you can step into the Annapurna Base Camp. This trip is comfortable for travelers of any age group. Because this tour does not demand any level of physical fitness.

Trekking to the Annapurna Base Camp requires lots of days. Also, it demands lots of hard works. You may face lots of difficulties. You may bear lots of struggles to reach the base camp by trekking.

"Do you want to get to the Annapurna base camp, but want to skip long days of trekking?"

Then choose our Pokhara- Annapurna Base Camp Helicopter tour. Or, you can choose our Heli tour starting from Kathmandu.

Pokhara- Annapurna Base Camp Helicopter Tour Cost

The cost of Pokhara- Annapurna Base Camp Helicopter Tour is $350 per person with Group Join. This Helicopter tour to the Annapurna Base Camp is cost effective also.

During the peak seasons, the tour is available on group joining basis from Pokhara.

(Group joining is not available for Kathmandu-Annapurna Base Camp Helicopter Tour)

Best Time For Pokhara- Annapurna Base Camp Helicopter Tour

You can visit the Annapurna Base Camp via a helicopter in all months of the year. The best time for starting the tour is between 6 AM to 12 AM.  In this time, you will get the best view of the base camp.

During Autumn (September, October, November) and Spring (March, April, May), you will have the best helicopter tours in Nepal. Even the distant views are so clear during these times.

But during the monsoon period (July to Mid September) the clouds block the views generally. Also, there are frequent heavy rainfalls and bad weather. So, there can be difficulty in Helicopter flight regulations. The landing and flight of the helicopter are also affected due to bad weather conditions.

During the Winter months  (December to February), the surrounding will be clear with fine weather. But mists or fogs in the mornings can cover the scenery sometimes. Also, the base camp experiences much colder temperatures during winter mornings.

Trip Highlights of Pokhara - Annapurna Base Camp Helicopter Tour

  • The impressive views of Mt. Annapurna and its neighboring peaks from the Annapurna Base Camp.

  • Reaching up to 4130 meters above sea level within an hour of flying. Great landing within beautiful Annapurna Sanctuary, above 4,130 m.

  • Enjoyable breakfast at a lodge in the Annapurna Base Camp.

  • The mesmerizing aerial views of an array of Himalayas. The Annapurna, Fishtail, Manaslu, and Dhaulagiri are enchanting.

  • “Scenic Helicopter Tour”. Fly from Pokhara to Annapurna Base Camp. Enjoy the close bird's eye views of the mountains and Kali Gandaki Gorge, the deepest gorge.

  • The admirable views of rolling green hills, Rhododendron and Oak forests. The small villages dotted along the hills are lovely.

  • Flying over picturesque scenery of verdant valleys.

Some Difficulties During Pokhara- Annapurna Base Camp Helicopter Tour

  • The flight might not always operate as per the scheduled routine.  If the weather is not good and clear in the Annapurna region, there can be delays in scheduled flights.

  • In general, the flights can be even canceled during rainy seasons. Sometimes, there can be continuous rainfalls for days in Monsoon. The tour cannot operate until the weather opens up. (We have policies to refund your money if we cannot operate the tour.)

  • Some people might get altitude sickness at the Annapurna Base Camp. Take some precautions and preventive measures against altitude sickness.

  • Sometimes, sudden weather changes can block the beautiful mountain vistas. (This is rare, but happens sometimes in monsoon and winter.)

Trip Itinerary of Pokhara - Annapurna Base Camp Helicopter Tour

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

We will start early in the morning when the views of the mountains are clear. After a short transfer to Pokhara airport, we will ride on the helicopter. Get ready for a stunning flight over scenic Pokhara valley.

From Pokhara, we will fly towards North heading straight to the Annapurna region. Flying over the ABC trekking trail, we will reach the Base camp in around 1.5 Hours.

Annapurna Base Camp is at a distance of 30 k.m. from the valley of Pokhara. The flight is impressive with the views of some of the world's highest peaks.

We will fly above the Gurung village of Chomrong.  We will see the striking views of Annapurna I, A III, A South and Hiunchuli, and Gangapurna.

We will see the enchanting vistas of eight of the world's top twenty highest peaks during our flight. The major peaks are the World’s 7th highest Mt. Dhaulagiri 8167m, the 8th highest Mt. Manaslu 8163m and the 10th highest Mt. Annapurna 8091m.

8:15 AM - Land at Annapurna Base Camp With a Maximum of 12 Minutes to Enjoy

After the scenic flight, it's now time to step at the base camp of the world's 10th highest peak, Mt. Annapurna. You will have 30 minutes of time at the base camp.

Get a tea/breakfast break at the wonderful piece of heaven. Enjoy a cup of tea or coffee. Take some memorable pictures. Make some boundless memories with the glistening Annapurna peaks.

The beauty of the Annapurna Himalayan range is undeniable. The Annapurna base camp is a beautiful place.  The Base camp is a perfect combination of scenic beauty and memorable experiences. Enjoy the greatest panorama of the snow covered peaks.

After spending some remarkable moments, it's time to get back on the helicopter. Annapurna Base Camp is a high altitude place. So, staying longer could be a serious high altitude threat.

8:45 AM - Fly Back to Pokhara

we will fly back to Pokhara. You will enjoy the scenic flight back. Rejoice the splendid mountain vistas. Looking down to Nature’s Canvas is an ‘out of this world’ feeling that you get in this tour.

Catch up with the splendid scenery that you missed earlier. Say bye bye to the sugar-coated peaks in your return flight. The view of Mt. Machhapuchhre and the pristine lakes dominating the Annapurna region is awesome.

9:00 AM - Land at Pokhara

Finally, with a mind full of memories for a lifetime, we will land in Pokhara. The tour is over now.

If you have a spare day, you must take a drive to Pokhara and roam around Pokhara valley.

If you have any Queries related to our Pokhara - Annapurna Base Camp Helicopter Tour, you can contact us. Also, we can customize or schedule the tour as per your requirements. Feel free to let us know.

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Kathmandu to Annapurna Base Camp Helicopter Tour

Annapurna Base Camp Helicopter Tour is one of the notorious Heli tours of Nepal especially for its splendid and breathtaking sight of the glaciers and mountains. It is in a lower elevation than Everest Base camp and it gives an elite chance to behold the drama of Mt Annapurna range, Mt Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri, Gangapurna, Himchuli, Ganesh Himal, Manaslu, Lamjung Himal, and Mt Fishtail. We stop at the destination with a height of 4310 meters and spend an enthralling 30 minutes to immerse in the paradise. The appropriate season for this day tour is from January-May and September-December.

07:30 AM - Fly from Kathmandu airport to Annapurna Base Camp

08:30 AM - Land at Annapurna Base Camp with a maximum of 30 minutes to enjoy

09:00 AM - Fly back to Kathmandu

10:00 AM - Land at Kathmandu.

 

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