Annapurna Basecamp helicopter tour from Pokhara: Land at 4,130m

You land at high altitude and stay there long enough to drink coffee.

An Annapurna Basecamp helicopter tour from Pokhara takes you on a 15-minute flight over the Pokhara Valley and the Annapurna ranges, Machhapuchre and Hiunchuli, then lands you at the basecamp for 30 minutes to take in the views and sip coffee at altitude. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, along with airport transfers and an English-speaking guide. The tour runs 2 to 3 hours total and operates on a shared basis (up to 6 passengers per flight) or as a private charter.

Step-by-step itinerary

Helicopter tour to Annapurna Basecamp

• Helicopter ride from Pokhara
• Fly over Pokhara Valley and Annapurna ranges
• Land at Annapurna Basecamp (4130m)
• Sip coffee and enjoy mountain views
• Take photos and create memories
• Return flight to Pokhara

The experience

What makes this tour different is the landing itself. Most helicopter flights over the Himalayas keep you in the air. This one puts you on the ground at Annapurna Basecamp, 4,130 meters up, for a full 30 minutes. The 15-minute ride out from Pokhara crosses the Pokhara Valley and brings the Annapurna ranges, Machhapuchre and Hiunchuli into view as you climb. Then you land and step out.

At the basecamp you have time to move around, take photographs and drink a cup of coffee while you stand in the middle of the mountains. The altitude is real (4,130 meters), but the landing site is a working basecamp, not a remote peak, so the ground is stable and the stay is long enough to feel the place rather than just pass through it. An English-speaking guide is with you for the whole tour.

Hotel pickup and drop-off are arranged for you, along with airport transfers and airport tax. The helicopter carries a maximum of 6 passengers or 470 kilograms per flight, so you either join a shared group or book it privately. The tour runs between 2 and 3 hours from start to finish. Preferred dates and times are not guaranteed: availability is confirmed once you book.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off.
• airport transfers and airport tax.
• the helicopter flight with an English-speaking guide.
• 30 minutes at Annapurna Basecamp.
• a cup of coffee at the landing site.
• air-conditioned vehicle transport.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day6 departure times: the first at 06:15, the last at 11:15

Book up to12h before

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish

Audio guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by Saara Tourism Nepal-Travel Advisor in Nepal

Is this one for you?The tour moves fast (you're in the air for 15 minutes, on the ground for 30, and back in Pokhara within 2 to 3 hours), so it fits a tight schedule or a day when you want the Annapurna views without committing to a full trek or a multi-day expedition.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How long do you actually spend at Annapurna Basecamp on the ground?

You land at the basecamp for 30 minutes, which is enough time to walk around, take photographs and have a cup of coffee while you take in the views of the surrounding peaks.

What's included in the price of the helicopter tour?

The tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off, airport transfers, airport tax, the helicopter flight itself, and a cup of coffee at the basecamp. You travel in an air-conditioned vehicle to and from the airport.

Can you book this tour as a private flight or do you have to join a group?

The helicopter tour is available on a shared basis when you join a group, or as a private charter if you prefer to fly alone. Either way, the maximum capacity is 6 passengers or 470 kilograms per flight.

What mountains do you see on the helicopter ride from Pokhara?

The 15-minute flight takes you over the Pokhara Valley and brings the Annapurna ranges, Machhapuchre and Hiunchuli into view as you climb toward the basecamp.

Is the tour suitable if you have mobility concerns or are traveling with small children?

The tour is wheelchair accessible, and infants and small children can travel in a pram or stroller. All areas and surfaces involved in the tour are wheelchair accessible, and the experience is suitable for all physical fitness levels.