Helicopter tour is one of the alternative trips for exploring diversities of the country. The helicopter tour in Nepal is designed especially for those who have limited time to spend in Nepal but wish to see and explore Nepal’s unexplored or least explored natural beauties even at least from the distance. The helicopter tour is more expensive than normal trekking or tour packages. But you will no doubt have really wonderful experience within a short period of time.
This service is designed in to help you explore the scenic views, unique landscapes, and snow capped high Himalayas within a short span of time. We, the team of Thin Air Adventure has initiated this service with the view that not even a single traveler return his or her home country without having the adventure as they wanted to, due to restriction of time. The helicopter tour services are arranged in range of directions in Nepal including in the Everest region for having panorama of Mt. Everest and range of other Himalayas located in the eastern part of country. As similar to it, this service also has been operated in the Annapurna region and many parts of the country. The flight ranges from mere one hour tour to 5 or 6 hours in a day in your stipulated direction. The companies offering helicopter services are, really well experienced and have long been flying helicopter in any sort of climatic conditions and in any geographic locations. Therefore, you do not need to worry in regards to safety. No doubt that you will get awesome mountain vistas, glaciated passes, beautiful villages and spectacular landscapes through aerial sightseeing tour through Helicopter.
About Aircraft
There are two type of Helicopter currently operating in private sector: AS 350 B series of Helicopters which are manufactured by Euro copter, France and are very popular all over the world. It is regarded as one of the most versatile helicopters and is suitable for mountain flying and all types of helicopter missions. Following are its features:
Fail Safe Design
Comfortable Seating Arrangements
5 seats excluding Pilot
Suitable for all types of helicopter missions
Can fly up to an altitude of 16,000 feet
Other helicopter is the powerful Russian made MI 17. This is a big bird, capable of transporting 22 passengers or four tons of cargo. MI 17´s can reach altitudes well in excess of 5.000 m and have been known to land at Everest Base Camp. They offer excellent utility and reliability under extreme conditions. These helicopters are usually charter for bigger group or large cargo.
Langtang valley Heli copter Tour
Tour Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Minimum Group Size: 5 (Five seater Helicopter)
Tour Cost: USD 450.00 per person or charter cost USD 2250.00 up to 5 peoples.
Best time for this tour: January through May and September through December
Note: This tour is operated in charter basis for individuals, couples, families and group of friends.
This 1 hour and 30 minutes tour commences from Tribhuvan International Airport domestic section and departs for a scenic flight to Langtang valley, naturally you will be rewarded by breathtakingly beautiful display of Himalayas plus it presents you an excellent opportunity to visit Langtang valley for about 30 minutes enabling you to make perfect commune with the place and enjoy natural serenity for a peace of mind.
The key highlights of the tour are panoramic Langtang range, spectacular geographical features, unbeatable natural beauty and others. If you wish to experience these diverse attractions that too in a short phase of time, this tour is highly recommended. On top of that, Langtang National park is also major object of attraction of this area. Also, Himalayan Red Panda can be sighted here.
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Everest base camp and Kalapathar Heli Tour
Tour Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
Minimum Group Size: 5 (Five seater helicopter)
Tour Cost: USD 1200.00 per person or charter cost USD 6000.00 up to 5 peoples.
Best time for this tour: January through May and September through December
Note: This tour is operated in charter basis for individuals, couples, families and group of friends.
The flying visit to the top of the universe Mount Everest base camp presents visitors with an incredible and awesome sight of pristine mountain peaks at close. World’s tallest mountain, the mt. Everest is prime attraction of the tour. Apart from this, it also gives an opportunity to get a close look at natural beauty and eyeful view of the entire Himalayan range.
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Annapurna Experience Heli Tour
Tour Duration: 3 hours
Minimum Group Size: 5 (Five seater helicopter)
Tour Cost: USD 940.00 per person or charter cost USD 4700.00 up to 5 peoples.
Best time for this tour: January through May and September through December
Note: This tour is operated in charter basis for individuals, couples, families and group of friends.
Nepal is definitely the ultimate destination for mountain enthusiasts. This tour has been described as an ideal choice for those having limited time in hands. The opportunities to see some of the outstanding Himalayan peaks of Nepal adored with huge lumps of snow stand in all their glory including entire Annapurna range, Mt. Dhaulagiri, Mt. Fishtail and others certainly make your tour a unique experience. Truly, the fine display of Kaligangaki Gorge – the world’s deepest gorge sighted by this flight is worth mentioning here.
Starting from Kathmandu Airport, the flight takes you via Langtang Himalayas range Pokhara Poonhill Jomsom Muktinath. The helicopter will land at Poon hill (3190m) for a short time to enjoy breath taking view of Annapurna Himalayas ranges including Mt. Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, Mt. Fishtail, Annapurna south.
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Chitwan Wildlife Tour
Duration: 3 Hours max. (Drop 01:30 hour/pick up 01:30 hour)
Number of passengers: 04/05
Rate: USD 5,700/
We fly you to Chitwan for an exquisite wildlife experience in the Royal Chitwan National Park. On the first day, you get to see rare species of birds, wildlife and lush vegetation. Activities in the jungle include elephant safari as well as jeep safari for exploring the jungle for exotic wildlife and diverse ecosystem. Canoeing and a walk in the wilderness accompanied by a trained guide are also available. Finally on the third day you fly back to Kathmandu.
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Annapurna base camp Heli Trekking
Drop: 3 hrs max
Pick Up: 3 hrs Max
Passanger: 04/05
Rate: USD10500/
This flight departs from TIA and land at place called Chomrong (7800 feet) which is approximately 2 days away from the ABC. Second day you continue trek towards ABC seeing beautiful scenario. On fourth day as your requirement we will pick you from ABC to Ktm via PKR.
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