Helicopter Flights

SIGHTSEEN / HELI TOUR
We can arrange arial sightseen tour, heli trek tour for people who have limited time or elderly are not able to trek due to the phsycal conditions. The heli tour can be run for trek to inaccesible area or just to shorten the trips which otherwise have taken longer. Since the whirlybird needs only a small landing space, it can be hired to take tourists to whichever destination and at whatever time they want to go. No wonder chartering a helicopter for sight-seeing / heli trip has become a popular tourist activity in Nepal. Some of popular heli charter flights are listed below.

HELICOPTER RESCUE/EVACUATION
We can arrange helicopter evacuation in emergency because of altitude sickness or suffer injury during expedition/trekking and/or health condition requiring urgent medical attention and care. We have very good working relationship with local helicopter companies and so rescue can be arranged very swiftly.

As part of our social responsiblity we are making this service availalbe free of cost for all tourist/trekkers. We will even provide you free airport to hospital taxi or ambulance service as required. This service is available to anyone. You need not sign up for treks or other tour pacakge with us. If you would like us to coordinate rescue in case of emmergecy then please send us your insurance policy details (eg policy number, contact phone, coverage etc), and your trekking or tour details (trek area, departure date etc), and we will send you our local contact details to call incase of emergency.

ADHOC OR CUSTOMIZE TOUR
We can arrange exclusive use of helicopter for special purpose and need. This could include rapid point-to-point transfer, executive transfers, aerial survey, photography and filming, site inspection, geological exploration, and general charter to meet client's individual requirement.

ABOUT AIRCRAFT
There are two type of helicopter currently operating in private sector: AS 350 B series of helicopters which are manufactured by Eurocopter, France and are very popular all over the world. It is regarded as one of the most versatile helicopters and is suitable for mountain flying and all types of helicopter missions. Following are its features:

  • Fail Safe Design
  • Comfortable Seating Arrangements
  • 5 seats excluding Pilot
  • Suitable for all types of helicopter missions
  • Can fly up to an altitude of 16,000 feet

Other helciopter is the powerful Russian made MI-17. This is a big bird, capable of transporting 22 passengers or four tons of cargo. MI-17's can reach altitudes well in excess of 5.000 m and have been known to land at Everest Base Camp. They offer excellent utility and reliability under extreme conditions. These helicopters are usually charter for bigger group or large cargo.

Below are some of popular helicopter tours we operate.

Everest Tour

Duration (flight hours): 3.5 hours
Charter Rate US $5250
Maximum no. of passengers:

5


Depart International Tribhuvan airport and fly eastwards parallel to the Himalayan range and land at Lukla airport which is usually crowded by trekkers in thousands, on their way to Everest country. From Lukla you fly toward Everest area providing dimensional vision of the mountains whose nearness would be the prime attraction of this flight. The massive Everest hulk is the dominating feature here, surrounded by other mighty mountains in their own rights. Another landmark of this flight is landing at Thyangboche Monastery, the Vatican of the Sherpas, the world famous "Tigers of the Snow".

The Monastery, rebuilt very recently, is a "must" for your visit. The serenity and peace of its neighborhood and surroundings will give you an impression of a harmonious blend of people and place. The fragility of the environment in its delicateness will not escape your attention. This is your flying visit to the neighborhood of Mount Everest, the tallest mountain in the world.

Langtang Valley Tour

Duration (flight hours): 2 hours
Charter Rate US $3000
Maximum no. of passengers:

5



After taking off from Kathmandu International airport In few minutes, the landscape of the Valley of Kathmandu changes almost dramatically into alpine country. The transformation is so immediate to be believable. But you'll know it is true. The Langtang Valley is inhabited by Thamangs and Sherpas. The valley's pristine purity is still intact and unmarred by the crowded modern world. The Langtang Range of mountains will be gently dominating you. This flight may instigate you, in future, to come for a trek into the Langtang National Park, famous among other things, for the rare Himalayan Red Panda and Yak Cheese, and memorable for its little markets and holy monasteries.

Pokhara and Annapurnas

Duration (flight hours): 1.5 hours
Charter Rate US $2250
Maximum no. of passengers:

5



This flight takes you to Pokhara with an opportunity to closer view of Mt. Annapurna and Dhaulagiri. Ganesh Himal, Manaslu, Lamjung Himal come en route passing by the famous Marshyangdi River and the lakes, Begnas and Rup a finally stopping at Phewa Lake for a break. After enjoying serene beauty of Pokhara with Lakes, Mountains and the people, we shall fly back following the up stream of Trisuli River.

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