Helicopter Tours in Nepal

Overview

Get ready for a private and personalised tour with your loved ones as your pilot takes you on a brisk and breathtaking flight to the bucket-list destinations of Nepal. Enjoy a bird's-eye view of Nepal's geography – the panoramic Himalayan ranges, picturesque passes, icefalls, glaciers, lakes, mountain valleys, green hills and holy pilgrimage sites.

A helicopter tour is the fastest and most convenient way for travellers who are short on time or who do not want to hike up and down tough trails for many days. The small, cosy helicopter is a delight to sit in. It is ideal for sightseeing: it needs only a small landing space and is permitted to fly lower than planes and closer to the surroundings. With professional pilots, be prepared for a well-organised trip and plenty of aerial pictures.

You are free to choose between a morning and an afternoon flight. The helicopter takes off from Tribhuvan International Airport; you watch the world beneath you get smaller and turn into a scenic composition of heavenly landscapes. We land at the viewpoints to spend quality time close to the snow-capped summits, vivid lakes and holy shrines before flying back to Kathmandu.

Trip highlights

• Everest Base Camp and Kala Patthar by helicopter
• Breakfast facing Everest at Syangboche
• Annapurna Base Camp from Pokhara
• The holy temple of Muktinath
• Remote Rara Lake in western Nepal

Tour Itinerary

Option 1Everest View Heli Tour

A flight of about one hour that lands at Everest Base Camp and Kala Patthar, where you get a spectacular view of Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse and Changtse. We spend 10–15 minutes admiring the beauty, then fly to the amazing Gokyo Lake, spend some time there and fly back to Kathmandu.

Option 2Everest Breakfast Tour

What is more mind-blowing than having the first meal of the day facing the roof of the world? We fly from Kathmandu to Lukla, where we refuel, then take off to Everest Base Camp and land at Kala Patthar for photographs, with a front view of the world's tallest mountains. Then we fly to Syangboche and the Everest View Hotel for breakfast in front of Mt Everest, before flying back to Lukla for refuelling and on to Kathmandu.

Option 3Annapurna Base Camp Heli Tour

One of the loveliest heli tours of Nepal. It flies from Pokhara airport to Annapurna Base Camp, where you are blessed with a panorama of the Annapurna range, Mt Dhaulagiri, Ganesh Himal, Manaslu, Lamjung Himal and Mt Fishtail.

Option 4Muktinath Heli Tour

We can fly from either Kathmandu or Pokhara. Flying over picturesque Jomsom, we can spot snow-capped mountains from Langtang to Annapurna to the north. The helicopter lands at the helipad of Ranipauwa; after a jeep ride we reach the holy temple, worship, have lunch and return to the helipad.

Option 5Rara Heli Tour

The tour starts from Kathmandu, from where we fly to Nepalgunj airport for refuelling. After a flight over the western sky we reach the mystical land of Rara Lake. After wandering around the deep-blue lake and its green surroundings, we fly to Nepalgunj for refuelling and then back to Kathmandu.

Itineraries can be changed to suit your pace. Weather or local conditions may require adjustments on the day.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a private tour?

Yes – all our tours are private by default, with your own guide and vehicle. Joining a small group is possible on request.

Can I change the itinerary?

Of course. Your guide can adjust the pace and order of visits, and we can add extra sites or combine tours.

What should I wear?

Comfortable shoes and modest clothing covering shoulders and knees for temples. Bring a light jacket for early mornings.

How do I pay?

A deposit of at least 50% confirms your booking; the balance is due 30 days before arrival. Contact us for bank transfer details.