Annapurna Base Camp Helicopter Tour takes you on a remarkable trip to the “Abodes of Gods”. Perched on a high glacial basin just 40 km directly north of Pokhara. Surround by rings of The greater Himalayas which are over 7000 meters. A part of the Annapurna Himal range stretches from Manang to Kaski. This helicopter tour is a luxury way to explore the base camp’s oval-shaped plateau. Nestled at an altitude of over 4,130 meters/ 13,550 feet, river networks, glaciers, icefalls, moraines, and lush woodlands are scattered with tiny villages from a different perspective.
Starting our tour from Pokhara
Alpine Club of Himalaya presents you with a luxury tour of the Annapurna Base Camp. The tour starts from the city of lakes Pokhara. From the domestic airport board, the helicopter and start your journey. As the flight begins witness the concrete jungles of the Pokhara with patches of greens and lakes of the region. Heading out of the city the flight takes you above the lush woodlands of central Nepal with views of scattered villages dotted on hills.
As you proceed north you will be flying directly above the Modi River valley. Where you will come across various trails of the Annapurna circuit. The off-beaten ridge trail of the Mardi trek on your right and the lush woodland-covered trails of the Annapurna Base camp on the left and straight ahead views of snowcapped mountain peaks. Hovering above endless rows of jungles the flight takes you closer to the mountains up a high valley.
Head towards Annapurna Base Camp
Furthermore, the flights pass through the valley between Annapurna South and Machhapuchhre towards Annapurna Base Camp. Along this section witness grand views of the Annapurna Sanctuary. The panoramic views of soaring Annapurna I, II, III, IV and South, Gangapurna, Gandharvachuli, Dhaulagiri, Himchuli, Machhapuchhre, and endless other peaks with a series of icefalls, glaciers, and moraines. As you progress through the sanctuary the helicopter lands at a ridge at the Base Camp.
Once the helicopter lands at the Base Camp head out to explore around soaking in the vibrant energy of the mountains. After a brief exploration head back towards Pokhara, witnessing the old-growth forest, waterfalls, river networks, sparkling terraces farms, and dotted settlements. As you approach Pokhara the green landscape changes into a concrete forest. Upon landing at Pokhara airport the Annapurna Base Camp Helicopter Tour ends.
The Annapurna Helicopter Tour is ideal for travelers of any age group, physical condition, and for those who are time-bound. Getting a different perspective of the region from a luxury of a helicopter. Join in with the Alpine Club of Himalaya for this thrilling and exciting tour of the Annapurna Base Camp.
