Tour Overview
Annapurna Base Camp Helicopter Tour takes you on a remarkable trip to the “Abodes of Gods”. Perched on a high glacial basin just 40 km directly north of Pokhara. Surround by rings of The greater Himalayas which are over 7000 meters. A part of the Annapurna Himal range stretches from Manang to Kaski. This helicopter tour is a luxury way to explore the base camp’s oval-shaped plateau. Nestled at an altitude of over 4,130 meters/ 13,550 feet, river networks, glaciers, icefalls, moraines, and lush woodlands are scattered with tiny villages from a different perspective.
Alpine Club of Himalaya presents you with a luxury tour of the Annapurna Base Camp. The tour starts from the city of lakes Pokhara. From the domestic airport board, the helicopter and start your journey. As the flight begins witness the concrete jungles of the Pokhara with patches of greens and lakes of the region. Heading out of the city the flight takes you above the lush woodlands of central Nepal with views of scattered villages dotted on hills.
As you proceed north you will be flying directly above the Modi River valley. Where you will come across various trails of the Annapurna circuit. The off-beaten ridge trail of the Mardi trek on your right and the lush woodland-covered trails of the Annapurna Base camp on the left and straight ahead views of snowcapped mountain peaks. Hovering above endless rows of jungles the flight takes you closer to the mountains up a high valley.
Furthermore, the flights pass through the valley between Annapurna South and Machhapuchhre towards Annapurna Base Camp. Along this section witness grand views of the Annapurna Sanctuary. The panoramic views of soaring Annapurna I, II, III, IV and South, Gangapurna, Gandharvachuli, Dhaulagiri, Himchuli, Machhapuchhre, and endless other peaks with a series of icefalls, glaciers, and moraines. As you progress through the sanctuary the helicopter lands at a ridge at the Base Camp.
Once the helicopter lands at the Base Camp head out to explore around soaking in the vibrant energy of the mountains. After a brief exploration head back towards Pokhara, witnessing the old-growth forest, waterfalls, river networks, sparkling terraces farms, and dotted settlements. As you approach Pokhara the green landscape changes into a concrete forest. Upon landing at Pokhara airport the Annapurna Base Camp Helicopter Tour ends.
The Annapurna Helicopter Tour is ideal for travelers of any age group, physical condition, and for those who are time-bound. Getting a different perspective of the region from a luxury of a helicopter. Join in with the Alpine Club of Himalaya for this thrilling and exciting tour of the Annapurna Base Camp.
Highlights
- Witness breathtaking views of the mid western Himalayas from Annapurna-Dhaulagiri to Manaslu range
- Exhilarating helicopter flight from Kathmandu to Poon hill & Annapurna Base Camp Visit the popular Himalayan vantage-point in the Annapurna region ‘Poon hill’
- Attending the base camp of Mt. Annapurna Scenic flight passing over rain forests to alpine zones, traditional mountain villages, lakes, rice terraces
Itinerary
We fly from Pokhara Airport to Annaurna Base Camp which takes 20 minutes to reach , flying parallel to the northern Himalayan range heading east to Annapurna base camp. We fly over different ethnical beautiful villages, landscapes and city views.
We will be given with of 15 mins – 30 mins of time at Annapurna base camp for a tea/breakfast break. Holding on longer could be serious high altitude threat.
This tour will take 90 Mintues Approx.. Flight starts from Pokahra airport and ends on Pokahra airport.
Trip includes
Included
Cost Include
- Airport transfer as per the itinerary
- Heli-tour to Annapurna Base Camp on sharing basis
- Domestic airport departure tax
- Necessary Permit
- All government taxes, VAT, and office service charge
Excluded
- Pokhara Airport to Annapurna Base Camp
- Annapurna Base Camp to Pokhara Airport
Note: Spending Twenty Five minutes at the Annapurna base camp will prevent us from getting altitude sickness.
All clients participating in any activity must have travel insurance. Personal injury, death, hospital expenditures, repatriation fees, helicopter rescue, and any other disease covered by the insurance plan will be given, we highly advise you to acquire a comprehensive insurance plan from a trustworthy insurance company.
2 hours of helicopter flight schedule:
- Pokhara Airport to Annapurna Base Camp
- Annapurna Base Camp to Pokhara Airport
Cost Exclude
- Personal expenses
- Tips (Tipping is expected but not mandatory)
- Accommodation & Meals
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