The great Himalayas in Nepal are a paradise and a dream destination for many around the world. Unfortunately, many people do not have the time or physical condition to take such long trips and explore these majestic mountains on foot. Thanks to Heli Tours, it is possible for everyone to witness the glory of these snow-capped peaks within a short period of time and with much ease. There are multiple Heli Tour destinations to choose from, including Everest Base Camp, Langtang, and Annapurna Base Camp, among others. Below are the two most famous heli tours in Nepal:

Everest Base Camp Heli tour

The Everest Base Camp Heli Tour is a surreal adventure that introduces the entire Everest region via a short helicopter ride. Along with the iconic mountains like Mt. Everest (8848m), Lhotse (8516m), and Cho Oyu (8201m), the tour also offers you the opportunity to relish the beauty of Sagarmatha National Park.

Starting from Tribhuvan International Airport early in the morning, you’ll be flying east towards Lukla airport. At Lukla, after refueling and further necessary checking, the helicopter will take off for Everest Base Camp. Landing at the base camp and allowing you to spend some time admiring the tallest peak from the close focal view, the chopper will head further towards Kalapatthar, giving a close glimpse of Mount Cho Oyu (8201m), Ama Dablam (6856m), and Pumo Ri (7165m). After taking a round around Kalapatthar, the return journey will start. You can choose to land at Tengboche or Syangboche. Both of these Sherpa villages offer you the opportunity to breakfast in the company of Mount Everest (8848m). After breakfast, you can stroll around the village, learn about their lifestyles, or visit local monasteries. After spending some time with the Himalayas, your return journey to Kathmandu will begin, and your remarkable journey will come to an end at Kathmandu airport.

Annapurna Base Camp Heli Tour

As the Everest Base Camp Heli Tour explores the Everest Himalayas, the Annapurna Base Camp Heli Tour heads to the heart of the Annapurna Sanctuary. This tour is more of a description of the sublime beauty of the Annapurna Himalayas than anything else.

Annapurna Base Camp Trek easily takes about 8 to 12 days but, voila, you can reach the base camp in just about 2 hours and much comfortably on the Annapurna Base Camp Heli

Tour. The trip can be planned from Kathmandu or Pokhara, depending on your preference, and you’ll get to spend about 45 minutes in the base camp. On your way to the camp, you will see the pleasing landscape below you, with dense forests, and alluring lakes in Pokhara. Also, you’ll get to gaze closely at Mount Hiunchuli (6441m), Dhaulagiri (8167m), and Fishtail (6997m). As you get closer to Annapurna Sanctuary, you’ll witness a wilder mountainous setting with tall snow-covered peaks, including Annapurna I (8091m) and its entire range. You can enjoy tea and some snacks in this ecstatic place before beginning your return trip.

The most favorable time for you to go on one such tour would be in the spring, from March to May, or in the fall, from September to November, when skies are clear and air currents are mild. Irrespective of the tour you choose to go on, throughout your flight, you will get to enjoy the panoramic sight of green hills, alpine forests covered in rhododendron and oak trees, typical rural settlements, and acres of cultivated farmlands. Embark on a journey to the Himalayas on heli tours in Nepal!