Annapurna Base Camp Helicopter Tour with Landing
The Annapurna Base Camp helicopter tour flies from Pokhara to Annapurna Base Camp (4,130 m), lands for about 30 minutes and returns within 3-4 hours, replacing a week-long trek.
- Pick-up
- Pokhara
- Drop-off
- Annapurna Base Camp
- Flight option
- Group Sharing Helicopter Flight and Private Helicopter Charter
- One-way price
- from US$ 675
- Fleet
- Airbus and Bell
- Flight type
- Sharing Heli Flight
Questions and answers
How high is Annapurna Base Camp?
The base camp sits at 4,130 m. Because you spend about 30 minutes on the ground, altitude sickness is unlikely for most people.
Can the tour start from Kathmandu?
Yes, but the flight is longer. A Kathmandu departure adds the Kathmandu-Pokhara leg and takes about 3.5 to 5 hours in total.
Can children join?
Yes, when accompanied by an adult. Passenger weight affects seating, so give accurate weights when booking.
When is the best season?
Spring (March-May) and autumn (September-November).
Annapurna Base Camp is usually a 7 to 10 day trek. By helicopter it is a morning trip. The flight leaves Pokhara, rises over Phewa Lake and the villages of Dhampus and Ghandruk, enters the Annapurna sanctuary beside Machhapuchhre (Fishtail) and lands at the base camp for about half an hour.
You get 360-degree views of Annapurna I, Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, Gangapurna and Machhapuchhre, then fly back to Pokhara in time for breakfast. The tour needs no walking, so it suits families, older travellers and photographers.
Annapurna Base Camp Helicopter Tour with Landing at a glance
| Route | Pokhara to Annapurna Base Camp |
| Duration | 1.5-2 hours flight (3-4 hours total) |
| Highest point | 4,130 m |
| Group sharing price | From US$675 per person |
| Private charter | From US$2,300 per flight |
| Best season | March to May and September to November give the clearest skies. The monsoon (June to August) brings heavy cloud and the winter months can be very cold at altitude. |
| Suits | Anyone who wants the Annapurna sanctuary without the trek, including families and seniors. |
Highlights
- Landing at Annapurna Base Camp (4,130 m)
- Flight over Phewa Lake, Dhampus and Ghandruk
- Close views of Annapurna I and Machhapuchhre
- Return to Pokhara the same morning
- Hotel transfers in Pokhara
Itinerary
- Morning: Hotel pick-up in Pokhara and transfer to the airport.
- Flight: Fly over Phewa Lake and mid-hill villages to the Annapurna sanctuary.
- Landing: Land at Annapurna Base Camp for about 30 minutes of photographs and tea.
- Return: Fly back to Pokhara and return to your hotel.
What is included
- Helicopter flight with pilot and crew
- Annapurna Conservation Area permit and landing fees
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Pokhara
- Emergency oxygen on board
- Fuel surcharge and government taxes
What is not included
- Meals and personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Tips
- Costs from weather delays
Best time to go
March to May and September to November give the clearest skies. The monsoon (June to August) brings heavy cloud and the winter months can be very cold at altitude.
How to book
Send the request form on this page or call or WhatsApp +977 9841868910 with your dates, group size and passenger weights. We confirm availability and the final price before you pay. If weather prevents flying, we reschedule to the next suitable window, so keep a spare day in your plans and carry travel insurance that covers helicopter use and evacuation.
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