Trip Overview of Nepal Helicopter Tours
Nepal helicopter tours offer one of the most efficient and exhilarating ways to experience the heart of the Himalayan range. Located in South Asia, Nepal is renowned for its dramatic topography and is home to eight of the world’s ten highest mountains, including Mount Everest (8,848 meters) and Kanchenjunga (8,586 meters).
Helicopter tours in Nepal provides breathtaking views of towering peaks, deep valleys, pristine glaciers, and culturally significant sites all without the need for extended trekking. Ideal for travelers with limited time or those seeking a unique adventure, helicopter tours allow you to witness Nepal’s natural and cultural wonders from a spectacular vantage point.
Each helicopter typically accommodates four to five passengers, making it a convenient and cost-effective option for families, friends, or small groups. A wide range of helicopter tour packages is available, including spiritual pilgrimages, scenic mountain flights, and high-altitude excursions each tailored to suit different interests and travel goals.
Choose from a variety of curated packages from spiritual journeys to high-altitude adventures all designed to match your interests and maximize your time in the Himalayas.
Everest base camp Helicopter Tour
- Route: Kathmandu → Rolwaling → Gaurishankar → Everest Base Camp → Kathmandu
- Overview: The Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour offers a breathtaking aerial journey through the heart of the Himalayas. Departing from Kathmandu, the flight passes over iconic peaks including Mount Everest (8,848m), Cho Oyu (8,188m), Makalu (8,463m), Lhotse (8,516m), and Nuptse (7,861m), before landing at Kala Patthar (5,545m), one of the best vantage points for viewing Everest up close. After soaking in the panoramic mountain views, the helicopter makes a stop at Hotel Everest View (3,880m), the world’s highest-altitude hotel, where guests enjoy breakfast surrounded by towering peaks. The tour also includes a flyover of Lukla Airport (2,860m) and the UNESCO-listed Sagarmatha National Park, offering stunning views of glaciers, alpine forests, and traditional Sherpa villages. This unforgettable experience combines luxury, adventure, and the raw beauty of the Himalayas all in a single day.
Pilgrimage Heli Trip (Gosaikunda Helicopter Trip)
- Route: Kathmandu → Gosaikunda → Langtang Valley – Kathmandu.
- Overview: The Pilgrimage Heli Trip begins in Kathmandu and takes you on a spiritual and scenic journey over Gosaikunda Lake and Langtang Valley, offering breathtaking aerial views of Langtang National Park and more than 35 majestic peaks above 6,000 meters, including Ganesh Himal (7,422m), Langtang Lirung (7,246m), and Dorje Lakpa (6,966m), while showcasing Nepal’s diverse landscapes of alpine forests, serene lakes, cascading waterfalls, and terraced hills before returning to Kathmandu.
Annapurna Helicopter Tour
- Route: Pokhara → Annapurna Range → Muktinath → Pokhara.
- Overview: The Annapurna Helicopter Tour departs from Pokhara and offers panoramic views of the Annapurna Massif—including Annapurna I-IV, Machhapuchhre (6,993m), Dhaulagiri (8,167m), and Manaslu (8,163m)—as you fly over lush valleys, rural villages, and shimmering lakes, with a scenic landing at the sacred site of Muktinath, located beneath the Thorong-La Pass at an altitude of 5,416 meters, before returning to Pokhara.
Mardi Himal & Annapurna Base Camp Tour
- Route: Pokhara → Mardi Himal → Annapurna Base Camp → Pokhara.
- Overview: The Mardi Himal & Annapurna Base Camp Helicopter Tour begins in Pokhara and offers stunning aerial views of Mardi Himal (5,587m), Machhapuchhre (6,993m), Dhaulagiri (8,167m), and Gangapurna (7,455m), as you soar above tropical forests, golden-lit peaks, and misty valleys, while also enjoying bird’s-eye views of Pokhara’s iconic landmarks including Sarangkot, the World Peace Pagoda, Dhampus village, and its sparkling lakes, before returning to Pokhara.
Lukla–Everest Base Camp–Gokyo Tour
- Route: Lukla → Kala Patthar → Gokyo Valley → Lukla.
- Overview: The Lukla–Everest Base Camp–Gokyo Helicopter Tour begins in Lukla and takes you to Kala Patthar (5,555m), the ultimate viewpoint for Mount Everest, before flying over Everest Base Camp, Nuptse (7,861m), Lhotse (8,516m), Pumori (7,165m), and Ama Dablam (6,812m), offering breathtaking aerial views of glaciers, colorful prayer flags, and traditional Sherpa villages, before returning to Lukla.