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Annapurna Base Camp Helicopter Tour
The 1-Day Annapurna Base Camp Helicopter Tour with Landing is the quickest, most luxurious way to experience the majestic heart of the Annapurna Sanctuary directly from Pokhara. Departing from Pokhara Airport aboard a modern Airbus H125 / Eurocopter AS350 B3e helicopter, the flight soars over Phewa Lake, Sarangkot, and the deep Modi Khola river canyon lined with terraced Gurung settlements like Chomrong and Ghandruk. Landing directly on the helipad at Annapurna Base Camp (4,130 m / 13,550 ft), you will step out into a breathtaking 360-degree amphitheater of snow-capped giants—including the sheer 8,091 m south face of Annapurna I, Machhapuchhre (Fishtail), Annapurna South, and Hiunchuli. Enjoy 30 to 45 minutes on the ground for photography, exploration, and a warm cup of Himalayan tea before the panoramic flight back to Pokhara.
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What's Included
- Chartered / Group-joining Airbus H125 high-altitude helicopter flight (Pokhara – ABC – Pokhara)
- 30 to 45 minutes ground landing and exploration time at Annapurna Base Camp (4,130 m)
- Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) Entry Permit
- Trekkers' Information Management System (TIMS) Card
- Pokhara Airport Passenger Service Charges and Domestic Aviation Taxes
- Hot breakfast / tea / coffee at Annapurna Base Camp lodge
- Private VIP ground transfers between your Lakeside Pokhara hotel and Pokhara Airport
- Emergency supplementary medical oxygen cylinder on board the helicopter
What's Not Included
- Hotel accommodation in Pokhara before and after the flight
- Personal expenses, souvenirs, and personal travel/medical insurance
- Nepal tourist visa fees and international airfare
- Gratuities and tips for the helicopter pilot and transfer driver
Itinerary
Follow our carefully planned Annapurna Base Camp Helicopter Tour itinerary, designed with proper acclimatization and comfortable trekking days throughout the journey.
06:00 AM: Meet your private driver at your hotel in Lakeside Pokhara and transfer to the domestic terminal at Pokhara Airport.06:30 AM: Complete airport check-in and security clearances, followed by a safety briefing by the captain.07:00 AM: Take off aboard the chartered Airbus H125 helicopter. Fly northward over Phewa Lake, Sarangkot ridge, and the deep Modi Khola river valley past Chomrong and Machhapuchhre Base Camp.07:25 AM: Land at the helipad of Annapurna Base Camp (4,130 m). Step outside into the frozen glacial amphitheater. Spend 30 to 45 minutes taking photographs, exploring the base camp perimeter, and savoring hot tea or breakfast at the lodge terrace facing Annapurna I (8,091 m), Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, and Fishtail.08:10 AM: Board the helicopter for the thrilling return flight over the forested river canyons and foothills.08:35 AM: Touch down at Pokhara Airport. Meet your private vehicle for transfer back to your hotel, concluding an unforgettable morning Himalayan journey.
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Things To Know
Requires Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) Permit, Trekkers' Information Management System (TIMS) Card, and Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) Airport Passenger Service charges. Maximum landing elevation is 4,130 m at Annapurna Base Camp. Ground time is strictly regulated to 30–45 minutes to ensure passenger safety and prevent acute mountain sickness (AMS). Flights operate with a maximum capacity of 5 passengers per flight or a total weight limit of 450–500 kg.
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