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Annapurna Base Camp Helicopter Tour - 1 Day

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Location: Annapurna region

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

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 on base camp to acclimatize before climbing any mountains. The most loved base camp in Nepal is the Everest base camp and Annapurna base camp. Both these base camp have their own importance and popularity. Both base camps are the most visited place by people. Most people visit here for many days of trekking as well as walking. It is popular as a base camp Trek. The base camp helicopter tour is as popular as a base camp trek.

Here, Magic Himalaya Treks Introduce 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 tour introduces for those luxury people. It is suitable for people who care about their own comfort and luxury living.

Annapurna Base camp helicopter tour Journey

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 Himalayas ranges along with Dhaulagiri Mountain. Mountains like Fishtail, Annapurna II, Annapurna III, Annapurna VI, Annapurna South, Hiaunchuli, and Barashikhar as well as many other peaks.  Annapurna I is the main attraction of this base camp trip.

We have to Land at the Annapurna base camp 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 stay. Some trekkers also carry their own tents to stay in as well as stay in the hotel.

Abc is surrounded by mountains as well as high peaks all around. Middle from 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 thing about the Annapurna base camp helicopter over the Everest base camp helicopter tour is we can spend time in base camp enjoying breakfast for 30 minutes.

Besides this trip, we also Organize another Helicopter tour in Nepal. Helicopter to Everest base camp is one among them which is very popular.

Outline Itinerary

Day Itinerary:

Fly from kathmandu to pookhara then to annaporna base camp and back to kathmandu for overnight stay.

Itinerary

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Early in the morning, we will pick you from Kathmandu hotel and take you to Kathmandu airport where you will take a helicopter flight to Pokhara city. this city is beautiful and heaven for travelers around the world. On reaching Pokhara we will be able to see Annapurna Himalayan ranges and other many 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. On reaching Annapurna base camp we will see the Annapurna I and glacier. we will have breakfast on Annapurna base camp spends some time there with a stunning view and fly back to Kathmandu.


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

Group joining dates are not available. Please request for private trip.

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.

Essential Information

​Historical Facts of Annapurna base camp

While we heard of the climbing eight thousand meter mountain, we remember the Annapurna I because it is the first 8000 meters climbed. The mountain is a summit on 3rd June 1950 by the French Expedition led by Late M. Herzog. This mountain is climbed 3 years earlier than Everest conquered by Tenzing and Hillary on 29th May 1953. The inner area around Annapurna Himalaya knows as Annapurna Sanctuary is combinations of Annapurna base camp and Machapuchare base camp. Both this base camp has nice and cozy lodges with limited accommodations possibilities. The base camp is located within the sanctuary hidden between array and 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 ancient Sanskrit word Anna and Purna which means 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. This is the wet and the rainy months with clouds blocking the views and making helicopter flight possible to land and fly. March to may have warmer days and morning and late afternoon are a bit cooler. Morning is clear for views and helicopter flights. October to January and February will have clear and fine weather but can be much colder during the afternoon and morning times. March and May are also the flowering time on mid-hills of Annapurna regions. The whole areas are full of rhododendrons and other wildflowers from Late November to mid-February mostly clear during day time 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. Annapurna base camp helicopter tour does not get many problems by AMS. This is one of the high and scenic destinations with no problems from high altitude. On the southern parts, there is green lush vegetation and thick forest areas. This forest and green vegetation helps to regulate oxygen with fresh clean mountain air. On this helicopter tour to Annapurna base camp, we will not spend more than half hours at Annapurna base camp. It might take longer if you decide to have breakfast on base camp with enjoying the view of mountains. If any altitude sickness arises then the pilot will help you getting oxygen through 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 are the most prominent company in Nepal Himalaya. Best and excellent service at affordable prices makes magic Himalaya one of the best and most active companies in Nepal. We are also the best seller of various exciting, delightful, and enjoyable destinations in Nepal, Tibet & Bhutan.
  • Magic Himalaya also a reliable service provider with safety measures of clients, staff, and guides. Great safety measures and precaution makes us best in the business.
  • We always have professional’s staff and a guide who provides vast information to the guest. Staff with 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 good 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 Model AS 350 B series of helicopters for all helicopter tours to Annapurna base camp. This helicopter is manufacture by Euro Copter, France. It is very popular all over the world. The helicopter we use is the most versatile helicopters which are suitable for mountain flying all types of helicopter missions. The features of this helicopter are comfortable seating arrangements with 5 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. This is suitable for bigger groups and cargoes. Besides that magic Himalayas also use a helicopter to evacuate people during a hard time in the mountains.


​Equipment and things carry during Annapurna base camp helicopter tour

The equipments and things that are needed to carry during Annapurna base camp Helicopter tour are as follows:

  • Good camera for good pictures
  • Warm clothes, socks and boot 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’s 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 elevations of 4130 meters above the 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 Everest base camp helicopter tour yes, we have oxygens on the helicopter that we use in Annapurna areas. If there will be any problems and oxygen need you can ask with pilots to use. 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 do Annapurna Mountain flight which costs low but will only able to see the mountains not landing anywhere.

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