Annapurna Base Camp Helicopter Tour Overview
Annapurna Base Camp Helicopter Tour from Pokhara offers the experience of trekking through the diverse landscape of the Annapurna region combined with the aerial tour of the breathtakingly beautiful Annapurna massif. Our Annapurna Base Camp Heli Tours with Landing starts with a flight from the beautiful Pokhara, also known as The City of Lakes. We'll trek across one of the most beautiful trekking trails, surrounded by forests, mountains, and diverse landscapes. The Annapurna region is considered one of Nepal's naturally attractive and floral-rich regions.
The ABC Helicopter Tour from Pokhara takes about 1.5 hours, including a ground time of about half an hour. Once the helicopter takes off from Pokhara airport, the 360-degree view of Pokhara can be explored from the eagle's eye viewpoint. Flying north, the magnificent sceneries of the woods and hillside settlements of the Annapurna Conservation Area, you gradually get the religious experience. The more we fly towards the Himalayan part, the charismatic aura of the Annapurna Himalayan range emerges at your eye level. The enticing pinnacles of Mt. Annapurna, Himchuli, Fishtail, and the surroundings look breathtaking. Landing at ABC, you can walk around and explore the beauties, which synonymously quench your thirst for the Annapurna Base Camp Trek.
Our helicopter lands nearby Annapurna base camp, where you can spend around 15-30 minutes enjoying views of the snow-capped mountains surrounding the base camp. Once you have flown on a helicopter over the Annapurna Mountains Range, you can do only a few things to top that! Annapurna Base Camp Helicopter Tour-1 day is perfect for those who want to be at the base camp and experience the altitude and mountains but want to avoid walking for 7-8 to get there. For those who want to combine the trekking experience with a Helicopter tour of the Everest Base Camp, we have the Everest Base Camp Trek with Helicopter Return 12 Days.
Major Highlights of ABC HeliTour from Pokhara
- Miraculous views of the city of Lakes- Pokhara and the giant Lakes
- Paramount scenery of the Annapurna Himalayan range- Mt. Annapurna, Fishtail, Himchuli
- Greeneries of the Annapurna Conservation Area, dotted with oak and rhododendron woods
- Aerial view of the dramatic landscape of the Annapurna trekking trails
- Wonderful landing at 4130 meters- ABC to explore the surrounding alpine vistas and Himalayas
- Amphitheatre land with giant Himalayan boulders that surround you with pyramid summits
- Scattered ethnic settlements in the remote countryside at the lap of nature
- Mountain cozy lodges and the glaciers
- Photo session and exploration for about 30 minutes ground time
- One of the best trekking destinations in the world- ABC
When is the best season for the Annapurna Base Helicopter Trip?
The Best Time For The Annapurna Helicopter tour, you can fly all year round on the day tour of the Annapurna base camp on the helicopter in the daytime, but the visibility should be clear. Autumn and spring are the best seasons to witness the views by helicopter. Winter (December to February) is perfect, but the landing place will be full of snow. The rainy season is not recommended for the helicopter ride because the cloudy and foggy weather interrupts visibility, making it almost impossible to fly. So the best time for the Annapurna Base Camp helicopter tour in summer is in the months of February, March, April, and May, whereas September, October, November, and December are the other months for helicopter flights in winter.
Annapurna Base Camp Helicopter Tour Cost
The Annapurna Base Camp Helicopter tour price is different for different options. The Private Charter flight costs you USD 1800 from Pokhara and USD 3500. from Kathmandu.Group joining helicopter costs USD 300 per person. The cost of the group joining is on a sharing basis with the total number of people flying together.
What is the Packing List for Annapurna Base Camp Helicopter Tour?
It is important to pack well for the Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour; however, there's little to pack. Appropriate booking is essential. The packing list depends on the season you are traveling, but the stuff you pack should be able to protect you from freezing-level temperatures with clothes that are warm enough to keep you comfortable.
Here is a Packing List of packing for the ABC Helicopter Tour
- A down jacket (for winter) and a normal jacket (for spring and autumn)
- Sunblock cream and body lotion
- Sunblock hat/woolen hat (according to the season)
- Woolen scarf
- Lip balm
- A thermos water bottle
- Light snacks
- Toilet paper
- Spare battery (if you bring a camera)
- Fully charged power bank
Helicopter model
Among the helicopter models in Nepal, the popular ones that are used for helicopter tours in Nepal include the Airbus products: Eurocopter EC130B4 and Ecureuil, AS 350 B3 E Airbus. The AS350 B3 E Airbus is now known as H125. These are the safest helicopter models, especially those that take off and land in the alpine territory, like Everest Base Camp, Muktinath, and Annapurna Base Camp. The helicopters have a capacity of 3 passengers and five passengers, excluding the captain, with an excessive weight of 500 kg.
Here is some useful information about helicopters. The use of these models will depend on the area and altitude.
- 9N ANA (AS350B3e)
- Model: AS350B3e
- Manufacturer: Airbus, France
- Engine type: Arriel 2D
- Passenger capacity: 5 + 1
- Maximum Takeoff Weight: 2250 KG
- Maximum Operating Altitude: 23,000 FT
- 9N ALA (AS350B3e)
- Model: AS350b3e
- Manufacturer: Airbus, France
- Engine Type: Arriel 2D
- Passenger Capacity: 5 + 1
- Maximum Takeoff Weight: 2250 KG
- Maximum Operating Altitude: 23,000 FT
- 9N-AJD (AS 350 FX II)
- Model: AS350 FX II
- Manufacturer: Airbus, France
- Engine Type: LTS – 101 700D2
- Passenger Capacity: 5 + 1
- Maximum Takeoff Weight: 2250 KG
- Maximum Operating Altitude: 16,000 FT
- 9N-AFQ (AS 350 FX II)
- Model: AS350 FX II
- Manufacturer: Airbus, France
- Engine Type: LTS – 101 700D2
- Passenger Capacity: 5 + 1
- Maximum Takeoff Weight: 2250 KG
- Maximum Operating Altitude: 16,000 FT
- 9N-AGU (AS350 BA)
- Model: AS350 BA
- Manufacturer: Airbus, France
- Engine Type: Arriel 1B
- Passenger Capacity: 5 + 1
- Maximum Takeoff Weight: 2100 KG
- Maximum Operating Altitude: 16,000 FT
Itinerary Overview
6: 00 AM: Pickup from Hotel and Transfer to Pokhara Airport.
06:30 AM: Fly from Pokhara to Annapurna Base Camp
07:00 AM: Land at Annapurna Base Camp
07:30 AM: Fly Back to Pokhara
