Pokhara and Annapurna Heli Sightseeing - 1 Day
Experience the magic and comfort of a helicopter sightseeing tour and fly over the beautiful Kathmandu valley to Pokhara and then to the Annapurna region.
Trip Highlights
- Spectacular views of Annapurna Range
- Aerial view of mountains like Mt. Fishtail, Mt. Annapurna, Mt Annapurna II, Mt Dhaulagiri
- Beautiful snowcapped mountain peaks
- Serene Beauty of Kathmandu and Pokhara Valley
- Magnificent aerial view of the lakes such as Fewa, Begnas and Rupa
- Stop by Annapurna Base Camp and enjoy the up-close view of the mountains
Trip Overview
Experience the magical Annapurna helicopter sightseeing tour and fly over the beautiful Kathmandu valley to Pokhara and then to the Annapurna region. Annapurna heli sightseeing is one of the life time experiences as you can see the beautiful range of Himalayas; Mt. Dhaulagiri, Mt, Fishtail, Mt. Annapurna South etc.
You would be departing from Tribhuvan International Airport and fly parallel to the northern Himalayan range heading east to Annapurna base camp. This flight takes you to Pokhara giving you the best opportunity to closely view the beautiful ranges of Mt. Dhaulagiri, Ganesh Himal, Manaslu, Lamjung Himal while passing by the famous Marshyangdi River. We also fly over the lakes like Begnas, Rupa and Phewa. After enjoying the serene beauty of Pokhara with its lake, we fly northwards to Annapurna Base Camp.
The helicopter stops at Annapurna Base Camp for about 30 minutes. You can get the pictures of the mountains during this stop by. The helicopter cannot hold longer due to the altitude threat. The panoramic views will take your breath away as soon as the heli takes the altitude.
Throughout the Annapurna heli sightseeing tour, you can enjoy the sceneries and aerial views of the extravagant mountains for about one and half hours. Finally bidding goodbye, you return back to Kathmandu.
Time Duration: 3 hrs. + 30 mins. (Ground Time*)
*Ground Time: The helicopter lands during the grounded time and the client will have the opportunity to come out of the helicopter and capture the sceneries and mountains.
Departures & Availability
We do not have fixed departure date for this trip. This trip can only be organized upon your request. There is an option of private and tailor-made journey best suited for you, your family and friends. We have price discounts according to the group size, the bigger your group, the bigger your group discounts. We allow complete flexibility on your departure date, please choose your preferable date.
Price Includes
- Hotel pick-up and drop-by tourist vehicle, but please do not forget to provide us with the hotel’s name and address via email, Viber, or WhatsApp.
- Helicopter flight with a maximum of 5 people on sharing basis.
- An English-speaking guide (Depending on the group size, sometimes even the pilot assists as a guide).
- All permits and entrance fees.
- Fuel Surcharge.
- Round trip Flight fare including airport taxes.
- All administrative expenses and government taxes
- Ace the Himalaya Sun Hat.
Price Excludes
- All Beverage and Personal expenses.
- Personal gear and down Jacket.
- Any other expenses besides the price included section and expenses incurred as a result of a flight delay.
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What makes this trip different ?
Our CSI with Sambhav Nepal
Ace the Himalaya supports the communities that make tourism in Nepal possible. Since 2007, we have partnered with Sambhav Nepal a local NGO, founded by our MD & CEO Prem Khatry, supporting education, health, women’s empowerment, disaster relief, and community volunteer programs.
Sambhav Nepal Major Works (Till October 2026)
- Supported 25,000+ students in Gorkha District community schools with winter clothing, school bags, and other supplies.
- Established and supported 10 health laboratories, benefiting 230,000+ people.
- Empowered 8,000+ women through cultural promotion and livelihood development projects.
- Provided 13 ambulances and served as a frontline responder during the 2015 earthquake, COVID-19, floods, landslides, and other disasters.
- Supported 34+ students in pursuing PCL-level higher education.
- Built or supported 75+ houses for earthquake-affected households, and rebuilt school buildings and hostels benefiting 4,500+ students.
Sustainability and Responsible Tourism
- Ace the Himalaya is one of the few Travelife Certified companies in Nepal. Our treks are socially and environmentally conscious, leaving the lowest possible impact in the Himalayas.
- On most of our treks, we provide filtered water wherever running water is available, helping reduce single-use plastic bottle waste in the mountains.
- Trekkers are given garbage bags during treks to carry out their waste and keep the trails clean.
- About 80% of our staff are natives of the regions where our trips are organized. This helps local communities, supports small businesses, and promotes regional culture and ways of life.
