Annapurna Circuit Trek with Helicopter Return (13 Days)
The Annapurna Circuit trek with helicopter return is a 13-day trip over Thorong La (5,416 m) through Manang and Muktinath, using flights and a helicopter to cut the road sections.
- Pick-up
- Kathmandu
- Drop-off
- Muktinath
- Flight option
- Group Sharing Helicopter Flight
- One-way price
- US$ 2375
- Fleet
- Airbus and Bell
- Flight type
- Sharing Heli Flight
Questions and answers
How high is Thorong La?
5,416 m. It is a long day starting before dawn, so Manang acclimatisation is essential.
Why use a helicopter on this trek?
It removes road and low-altitude stages, so you spend your time on the best part of the trail.
What is the best season?
Spring and autumn. Pass conditions can change quickly in snow.
Is this suitable for beginners?
It is moderate to challenging. Prior trekking is recommended but not required.
The full Annapurna Circuit used to take three weeks, partly because of long road stages. This version flies to the start of the high section, spends the time on the best trail between Chame and Muktinath, crosses Thorong La and returns by air.
You cross one of the highest trekking passes in the world, visit the Hindu and Buddhist pilgrimage site of Muktinath and walk through Manang's high desert landscape, with views of Annapurna I-III, Gangapurna and Dhaulagiri.
Annapurna Circuit Trek with Helicopter Return (13 Days) at a glance
| Route | Kathmandu to Muktinath |
| Duration | 13 days |
| Highest point | 5,416 m (Thorong La Pass) |
| Group sharing price | From US$2,375 per person |
| 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. Thorong La is usually snow-free from late March to November. |
| Suits | Fit trekkers with some high-altitude experience. |
Highlights
- Thorong La Pass crossing at 5,416 m
- Manang acclimatisation and Gangapurna Lake
- Muktinath temple and the Kali Gandaki valley
- Views of Annapurna I-III and Dhaulagiri
- Flights and helicopter transfers that save several days
Itinerary
- Day 1: Arrive in Kathmandu.
- Day 2: Kathmandu sightseeing and trek briefing.
- Day 3: Fly to Chame, short walk.
- Day 4: Chame to Upper Pisang.
- Day 5: Upper Pisang to Manang.
- Day 6: Acclimatisation day in Manang.
- Day 7: Manang to Yak Kharka.
- Day 8: Yak Kharka to Thorong Phedi.
- Day 9: Cross Thorong La to Muktinath.
- Day 10: Muktinath to Jomsom.
- Day 11: Fly Jomsom to Pokhara.
- Day 12: Fly Pokhara to Kathmandu.
- Day 13: Departure.
What is included
- Domestic flights and helicopter as per the itinerary
- Guide, porter, meals and tea-house lodging
- ACAP and TIMS permits
- Hotels in Kathmandu and Pokhara
- Ground transport
What is not included
- International flights and visa
- Travel insurance with evacuation cover (required)
- Personal gear, drinks, Wi-Fi and 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. Thorong La is usually snow-free from late March to November.
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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