Manaslu Region Helicopter Tour to Samagaun
The Manaslu region helicopter tour flies from Kathmandu to Samagaun (3,530 m) beneath Mount Manaslu (8,163 m) in 4-5 hours, with views of Birendra Lake and the base camp.
- Pick-up
- Kathmandu
- Drop-off
- Samagaun
- Flight option
- Group Sharing Helicopter Flight and Private Helicopter Charter
- One-way price
- from US$ 1500
- Fleet
- Airbus and Bell
- Flight type
- Sharing Heli Flight
Questions and answers
How high is Samagaun?
About 3,530 m.
Do I need a special permit?
Manaslu is a restricted region. Permits are included in the tour and we arrange them.
Can I see Manaslu Base Camp?
The flight passes near the base camp area and Birendra Lake.
What is the best season?
Spring and autumn.
Manaslu is the eighth highest mountain in the world and a restricted trekking region. The helicopter tour flies via Arughat to Samagaun, a Tibetan-influenced village at the foot of the massif, giving a close view of the north face.
You can visit local monasteries and see Birendra Lake and the base camp area from the air, all in a single day.
Manaslu Region Helicopter Tour to Samagaun at a glance
| Route | Kathmandu to Samagaun |
| Duration | 4-5 hours |
| Highest point | 3,530 m (Samagaun) |
| Group sharing price | From US$1,500 per person |
| Private charter | From US$7,500 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 | Travellers who want a taste of Manaslu without a 2-week trek. |
Highlights
- Samagaun village (3,530 m)
- Mount Manaslu (8,163 m) close up
- Birendra Lake and Manaslu Base Camp from the air
- Monastery visit
- Same-day trip
Itinerary
- Morning: Hotel pick-up and flight from Kathmandu.
- Via Arughat: Follow the Budhi Gandaki valley north.
- Samagaun: Land and explore the village.
- Return: Fly back to Kathmandu.
What is included
- Helicopter flight and landing permits
- Conservation area passes
- Hotel transfers
- Window seat for each passenger and oxygen
What is not included
- Meals
- Travel insurance
- Tips
- Weather-delay costs
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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