Upper Mustang Helicopter Tour to Lo Manthang
The Upper Mustang helicopter tour flies from Pokhara via Jomsom to the walled city of Lo Manthang (3,840 m) and back in 4-5 hours, with the restricted-area permit arranged.
- Pick-up
- Pokhara
- Drop-off
- Lo Manthang
- Flight option
- Group Sharing Helicopter Flight and Private Helicopter Charter
- One-way price
- from US$ 1800
- Fleet
- Airbus and Bell
- Flight type
- Sharing Heli Flight
Questions and answers
Do I need a special permit?
Yes. Foreign visitors need the Upper Mustang restricted-area permit and ACAP. We arrange both.
How high is Lo Manthang?
About 3,840 m.
Can I add Muktinath?
Yes, many travellers combine Muktinath and Lo Manthang on a private charter.
What is the best time?
Spring and autumn. The area is in the rain shadow, so summer can also work but flights are weather-dependent.
Upper Mustang was closed to foreigners until 1992 and still needs a special restricted-area permit. By helicopter you cross the Kali Gandaki gorge, pass Kagbeni, Chele and Samar, and land at Lo Manthang, the walled former capital of the Kingdom of Lo.
Time on the ground covers the royal palace, the monasteries and the narrow lanes of the old town, with the high-desert landscape and coloured cliffs below.
Upper Mustang Helicopter Tour to Lo Manthang at a glance
| Route | Pokhara to Lo Manthang |
| Duration | 4-5 hours |
| Highest point | 3,840 m (Lo Manthang) |
| Group sharing price | From US$1,800 per person |
| Private charter | From US$7,500 per flight |
| Best season | March to May and September to November. Afternoon winds in the Kali Gandaki valley make morning flights essential. |
| Suits | Culture seekers who want Mustang without a 2-week trek. |
Highlights
- Landing at Lo Manthang (3,840 m)
- Kagbeni, Chele, Samar and Charang villages from the air
- Medieval walled city, royal palace and monasteries
- Restricted-area permit included
- Return to Pokhara the same day
Itinerary
- Morning: Hotel pick-up in Pokhara.
- Flight: Fly to Jomsom and on to Lo Manthang.
- Lo Manthang: Explore the walled city and monasteries.
- Return: Fly back to Pokhara via the Kali Gandaki valley.
What is included
- Helicopter flight and landing fees
- Upper Mustang restricted-area permit and ACAP
- Airport transfers in Pokhara
- Oxygen on board and passenger insurance
What is not included
- Nepal visa and international flights
- Travel insurance (required)
- Meals and personal expenses
- Weather-delay costs
Best time to go
March to May and September to November. Afternoon winds in the Kali Gandaki valley make morning flights essential.
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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