Location: Annapurna region
Price: US $500 P/P
1 Day
Trip Facts
Group Size
1+ PAX.
Trip Grade
Easy
Accommodation
Not required for a day tour
Max Altitude
4130m
Meals
Breakfast on Annapurna base camp.
Transportation
Car, Helicopter
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Trip Highlights
- Sightseeing tour in Kathmandu valley.
- Pokhara city – Heaven for Travelers.
- Annapurna base camp.
- Annapurna I and Fishtail Mountain
- Dhaulagiri and Annapurna Himalaya Range
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Annapurna Base Camp is the most important point for the climbers because they spend many days there to acclimatize before climbing any mountains. The most loved base camps in Nepal are the Everest base camp and the Annapurna base camp. Both these base camps have their importance and popularity. People visit both base camps most frequently. Most people visit here for many days of trekking as well as walking. It is popular as a base camp trek. The helicopter tour to the base camp is as popular as a base camp trek.
Here, Magic Himalaya Treks introduces the Annapurna Base Camp helicopter tour for the visit to the base camp. This tour is the easiest way to visit the base camp with less time and less effort.
An Annapurna base camp Heli tours are designed for individuals who prioritize luxury and comfort. It is suitable for people who care about their comfort and luxury living.
Annapurna Base camp helicopter tour Journey from Kathmandu
This helicopter tour starts from Kathmandu Airport. The helicopter will take you to Pokhara along with a stunning view of the Annapurna Himalayan ranges. We will land sometime in Pokhara, which is another heaven for travelers around the world. After the helicopter starts from Pokhara, the exciting journey starts at Annapurna Base Camp. We will be able to see all the Annapurna Himalayan ranges along with Dhaulagiri Mountain. We will see mountains such as Fishtail, Annapurna II, Annapurna III, Annapurna VI, Annapurna South, Hiaunchuli, and Barashikhar, along with many other peaks. Annapurna I is the main attraction of this base camp trip.
We have to land at the heliport, where we can see stunning Annapurna Mountain and stunning glaciers. We will have a cup of tea as well as breakfast in the guest house of Annapurna base camp. This base camp has 6 lodges for stays. Most of the trekkers carry their tents for camping, in addition to staying in the hotel.
Mountains and high peaks surround ABC. Base camp standing in the middle of all sides even makes it unique and special. With stunning views as well as sightseeing, we will fly back to Kathmandu airport to end this trip. The best aspect of the Annapurna base camp helicopter tour, compared to the Everest base camp helicopter tour, is that we can spend 30 minutes enjoying breakfast at the base camp.
Besides this trip, we also organize another helicopter tour in Nepal. The helicopter tour to Everest Base Camp is one of the most popular options we offer.
Outline Itinerary
Day Itinerary:
Fly from kathmandu to pookhara then to annaporna base camp and back to kathmandu for overnight stay.
Itinerary
The journey is from Kathmandu to Annapurna base camp and back—option 1
We'll pick you up from your Kathmandu hotel in the morning and take you to the airport for a helicopter flight to Pokhara. This city is beautiful and heaven for travelers around the world. Upon reaching Pokhara, we will be able to see the Annapurna Himalayan ranges and many other mountains. We won't be able to see Annapurna I until reaching base camp, so we start from Pokhara to Annapurna base camp.
We will pass many stunning villages on the hill while flying to Annapurna base camp. We will spend around half an hour in Annapurna Base Camp for pictures and breakfast. When we reach Annapurna base camp, we will see Annapurna I and the glacier. We will have breakfast at Annapurna Base Camp, spend some time there with a stunning view, and fly back to Kathmandu. The whole trip takes about 4–5 hours.
The Trip from Pokhara to Annapurna Base camp and Back—Option 2
The flight from Pokhara to Annapurna Base Camp is short and economical. It will be a fifteen- to twenty-minute flight one way from Kathmandu, whereas there will be the 40-minute stop at ABC. During the stop, people will take breakfast and enjoy the view with some stunning clips from these locations. To do this flight from Kathmandu, you need to reach Pokhara Airport. You have two options for reaching Pokhara Airport: by taking the Kathmandu to Pokhara flight or the Kathmandu to Pokhara tourist bus.
What's included?
- Helicopter ride from Pokhara to Annapurna base camp and back to Pokhara.
- Breakfast in Annapurna base camp
What's not included?
- All personal expenses during the tour time
- Tips for guide, drivers
Departure dates
Start Dates are your arrival date in Nepal and End Dates are the returning date from Nepal.
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Private trips are available on any date of your choice at any time of the year. Let us know about your preferred travel dates and we shall organize it as per your convenience. Get in touch with us via bellow contact us form.
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Nepal is open for all kinds of trekking and hiking adventures, so you can now visit. If you want to visit Nepal, there are certain rules you need to follow. The first thing is you need to have the latest PCR report to get a visa, and the visa needs to be done online before you come. You also need to have Corona insurance that covers at least US$5,000. Trekking guides and porters also need to have corona insurance that covers at least US$1000. We need to know your flight ticket details so that we can inform immigration about your arrival. Passport copies and pictures are also needed for doing paperwork, TIMs, and permits, which we need to make before you come and send back to you, and which you need to show in different places.
After your arrival in Kathmandu, we will pick you up and transfer you to the hotel where you will stay in quarantine for 8 days and again conduct the PCR test. The negative results will let you do trekking and hiking. If you get a positive test, you will have to stay in quarantine or in the hospital, depending on your conditions.
Magic Himalaya Treks will assist you in arranging all required paperwork.
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Essential Information
Annapurna base camp helicopter tour cost
Annapurna Base Camp helicopter costs depend on where you are doing the tour. We have two options for doing it; the first one is from Kathmandu, and the second is from Pokhara. If you are doing the Everest Base Camp helicopter tour from Kathmandu on a joint basis, then the cost will be USD 1100 per person. If you are doing a private tour, the cost will be USD 5300 for the whole helicopter. If you plan to do the ABC heli tour from Pokhara, then the cost will be USD 500 per person if it's a joining option. If you want to do a private tour from Pokhara, then the cost will be USD 2200 for the whole helicopter.
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Historical Facts of Annapurna base camp
While we heard of the climbing of the eight-thousand-meter mountain, we remember Annapurna I because it was the first 8000 meters climbed. The late M. Herzog led the French Expedition to summit the mountain on 3rd June 1950. Tenzing and Hillary climbed this mountain three years before they conquered Everest on 29th May 1953. The inner area around Annapurna Himalaya, known as Annapurna Sanctuary, is a combination of Annapurna base camp and Machapuchare base camp. Both base camps have lovely and cozy lodges with limited accommodation possibilities. The base camp is located within the sanctuary hidden between an array and an amphitheater of giant peaks. It is one of the most scenic spots to visit and experience the beautiful areas. Annapurna's name is derived from the ancient Sanskrit words "Anna" and "Purna," which mean "crops" and "enough," respectively. Annapurna is also a goddess of the harvest.
Season for Visiting Annapurna base camp
We can visit the Annapurna base camp all months of the year except for the monsoon periods of July to mid-September. These are the wet and rainy months with clouds blocking the views and making helicopter flight possible to land and fly. March to May has warmer days, and mornings and late afternoons are a bit cooler. Morning is clear for views and helicopter flights. October, January, and February will have clear and fine weather, but it can be much colder in the afternoon and morning. March and May are also the flowering times in the mid-hills of the Annapurna regions. The whole area is full of rhododendrons and other wildflowers from late November to mid-February and is mostly clear during the daytime, but the days are shorter with sunshine.
Altitude sickness during Annapurna Helicopter tour
Acute mountain sickness is one of the main concerns while traveling in high mountains. The Annapurna Base Camp helicopter tour experiences few issues related to acute mountain sickness. The trek is one of the most scenic and high-altitude destinations, with no problems. On the southern parts, there is lush green vegetation and thick forest areas. This forest and green vegetation help to regulate oxygen with fresh, clean mountain air. On this helicopter tour to Annapurna base camp, we will not spend more than half an hour there. It might take longer if you eat breakfast at base camp while taking in the scenery. If any altitude sickness arises, then the pilot will help you get oxygen through an oxygen cylinder. He will take you down to safe areas to adjust altitude with your body.
Why Annapurna Helicopter tour with Magic Himalaya?
Here are some of the reasons why people can choose Magic Himalaya treks and expeditions for the Annapurna base camp helicopter tour.
- Magic Himalaya Treks is the most prominent company in Nepal Himalaya. The best and most excellent service at affordable prices makes Magic Himalaya one of the most active companies in Nepal. We are also the best sellers for various exciting, delightful, and enjoyable destinations in Nepal, Tibet, and Bhutan.
- Magic Himalaya is also a reliable service provider with safety measures for clients, staff, and guides. Great safety measures and precautions make us the best in the business. We always have professional staff and a guide who provides vast information to the guest. Staff with in-depth knowledge about the routes and different destinations make us different than other local companies.
- For organizing and operating the heli flights in Nepal to Annapurna base camp, we have an excellent relationship with different private heli companies and work as partners with them.
Helicopter models using on Annapurna Heli Tour and its Features
There are two types of helicopters operating at present in the private sector. We use the Model AS 350 B series of helicopters for all helicopter tours to Annapurna Base Camp. This helicopter is manufactured by Eurocopter, France. It is very popular all over the world. The helicopter we use is one of the most versatile, and it is suitable for mountain flying and all types of helicopter missions. The features of this helicopter are comfortable seating arrangements with five seats, excluding pilots, that are suitable for all heli activities and can fly above 5500 meters. Another helicopter we use is the powerful Russian model MI-17, which is a big bird and capable of transporting 22 passengers or four tons of cargo. The MI-17 is suitable for bigger groups and cargoes. Besides that, Magic Himalayas also uses a helicopter to evacuate people during a difficult time in the mountains.
Equipment and things carry during Annapurna base camp helicopter tour
The following equipment and items are needed to carry during the Annapurna Base Camp helicopter tour:
- Good camera for good pictures
- Warm clothes, socks and boots for day
- At least 2 bottles of mineral water
- Light snacks, chocolates
- Day backpack
- Sunhat
- Sunglass
- Treeking poles
- Sunscreens and lip balms
Main attractions of Annapurna base camp Helicopter tour
Here are the main attractions of the Annapurna base camp helicopter tour that we will able to capture during the trip.
- Panoramic View of Mount Annapurna and Dhaulagiri
- Natural Hotspring in Tatopani and Jhinudanda (we can land in Tatopani to enjoy hot spring if we plan on that’s THE way).
- The best viewpoints for sunrise and sunset
- Best areas for good Pictures
- Best traditional and culture villages view
- Presents the exotic flora and fauna
- Possibilities of seeing rare and endangered animals
- Best view of Fishtail and Himchuli from a helicopter during Heli flights.
Important safety Measures for Annapurna Helicopter tour
Here are the Important safety Measures for the Annapurna base camp Helicopter tour which is very important to follow properly.
- Tighten seat belts carefully
- Don’t smoke during flight tour to base camp
- Never take out hands and head from the window
- Never disturb the pilot while he is flying helicopter
- Never think of throwing stuff from the helicopter
- Don’t jump or keep changing seats on the helicopter
- Waits for signals before and after getting in and out on a helicopter
Foods and Accommodations during the Annapurna base camp Helicopter tour
Our company Magic Himalayas treks offer breakfast during the Heli ride to Annapurna base camp. We will provide the menu card from the Annapurna sanctuary lodges committee. The menu card will have different food items such as toasted bread, pancake, eggs, porridges, muesli with hot milks and more items. Talking about the accomodations, the Annapurna helicopter tour is a day plan so we don’t need accomodations. If you need accomodations on base camp or any pther plavce we will provide best according to your needs and demands.
FAQ
Answer: Without any stops on the way we will reach around 30 minutes from pokhara airport to Annapurna base camp. If the helicopter flight stsrts from Kathmandu that take around 1 hour and 15 minutes time. It all depends on people choice wheather they like to fly from Kathmandu or the beautiful pokhara city.
Answer: If the flight is joining there is chance of accommodate around 5 people on the helicopter. The flight will happen if there is 01 t0 03 paying cleints ready for flights. If people want to take helicopter privately on their own then that is also possible to do.
Answer: Annapurna Base Camp is standing at an elevation of 4130 meters above sea level. Yes in some cases there are chances of having altitude sickness but our team is always prepared for such difficult situations. We are well prepared with Oxygen facilities on a helicopter.
Answer: yes it is possible to extend the time to stay at Annapurna base camp. If the flight is private then you need to be readyto pay for whatever the extra cost will be. If the flight is on joining basis then all the members should be ready for extra cost. If no extra cost then the flight have to be back for other piclkup and drops or any other purposes.
Answer: The helicopter carries maximum of 5 peoples. The helicopter can carry around 500 kg weights. 5 People with 100 kg can be possible for the flights.
Answer: Normally two pilots will fly the helicopter. The main is the captain and another is co-pilots. They stay at the front sits and cooperate while flying. In some cases, only the main captain flies a helicopter. at that time clients will stay in the front seat to enjoy the views.
Answer: The Gurung people are the local people from the Annapurna areas. The people mostly are famous as Indian, the British army, and force to different countries. The people are also the farmers and are very famous as kind hearted people.
Answer: If you are ready to book the Annapurna helicopter tour then you can send around 30% of the total cost in Magic Himalaya treks account number. Here are the bank details of our company:
Bank Name: Mega Bank Nepal LTD
Account name: Magic Himalaya Treks and expeditions Pvt. Ltd.
Dollar account No: 0570010130011
Swift code: MBNLNPKA
Answer: The Annapurna base camp is on an elevation of just 4130 meters high. This is not high like Everest base camp so it is best for children and old people.
Answer: Like the helicopter ride in the Everest Base Camp helicopter tour, yes, we have oxygen on the helicopter that we use in the Annapurna areas. If there will be any problems and oxygen is needed, you can ask the pilots to use it. He will provide oxygen and bring you to low elevations as soon as possible.
Answer: If you found the Annapurna base camp helicopter tour expensive, you can opt for the Annapurna Mountain flight, which costs less but will only allow you to see the mountains without landing anywhere.
