What are the best mountain helicopter tours in Nepal?

With the improvement in tourism infrastructure and mostly on trekker’s demand, mountain helicopter tour is now possible in Nepal. It is one of highly successful air business with high safety records. The concept of Mountain Helicopter Tour comes after getting known that numbers of travelers have keen desire to explore Himalayan peaks but limited by time and fitness.

Mountain Helicopter tour takes you to close to the Himalayan Peak, almost in touching distance, to let you enjoy the magnificent sceneries that it beholds. There are many heli companies that are operating flights to different touristic destination.

Here are the list of some popular mountain helicopter tour in Nepal:

Everest Heli Tour

Everest Heli Tour is ideal choice for those seeking to enjoy the beauty of Himalayan peaks including Everest but have just a day in Nepal. The journey lasts starts early at around 6 AM and ends around at 9 AM. It takes you to the Base Camp of Everest and lands at Kalapatthar (5,545m), the most popular viewpoint in Nepal. After some magical moments, travelers take a flight back to Kathmandu.

For those who wish to take both air and land experience, Everest Base Camp Heli Tour is available. On this travel package, travelers will trek all the way to EBC via classical Everest Base Camp route and take a heli ride back to Kathmandu. Everest Base Camp Helicopter tour allows you to end you trip in most luxurious and comfort manner. It takes around two weeks to complete the EBC trek.

1. Annapurna Heli Tour

Annapurna, 2nd popular destination after EBC, is thriving dramatically in terms of travel destination. Not every travelers have to time or physical strength to complete the trek on foot. There are some travel options for those trekkers.

Annapurna Heli Tour takes you to the base camp of eight highest peak in the world, Annapurna in just couple of hours. It is best for physically constrained travelers, kids and elderly people. The aerial view of Annapurna sanctuary is so magical which cannot be seen on foot trail.

For those who wants to complete the trek in luxury and comfort, Annapurna Base Camp Heli is the best available option. Travelers will trek all the way to ABC and take a heli ride back to Kathmandu.

(March – May) is the second most popular trekking season in the Annapurna region. By April, the snow and cloud dissipated, leaving the views crystal clear.