Annapurna Base Camp Helicopter Tour from Pokhara Landing

Land at Annapurna Base Camp and stand in the amphitheater of eleven peaks

A helicopter tour from Pokhara that flies you to Annapurna Base Camp for a 30-minute stop, where you stand at 3,600 meters surrounded by the ring of peaks that form the Annapurna Sanctuary. The flight departs early morning, includes hotel pickup and transfer to the airport, and returns you to Pokhara by 7:30 AM. A live guide speaks English, Spanish, Italian, French and one additional language throughout the flight.

Step-by-step itinerary

Helicopter tour to Annapurna Base Camp

• Pick up from Pokhara hotel
• Transfer to Pokhara airport
• Board helicopter to Annapurna Base Camp
• Land and explore Annapurna Base Camp
• Enjoy panoramic mountain views
• Fly back to Pokhara airport
• Transfer back to Pokhara hotel

The Experience

The helicopter leaves Pokhara at 6:30 AM after hotel pickup and a short transfer to the airport. From the moment you lift off, the flight traces the Annapurna massif—you pass over Machhapuchhare and Hiunchuli, then descend into the Annapurna Sanctuary itself, a high glacial basin ringed by eleven peaks. The landscape unfolds as you approach: snow-capped summits, the geometry of the range, and the scale of what you are flying into.

At 6:45 AM the helicopter lands at Annapurna South Base Camp. You have 30 minutes to step out, walk the landing area, and take photographs with the peaks surrounding you on all sides. The operator provides a cup of coffee or tea at the base camp—a moment to absorb the altitude and the view before the return flight. The whole experience, from pickup to drop-off at your hotel, takes about two hours.

The flight includes all government and local taxes, passenger insurance, and emergency oxygen. The helicopter carries up to five passengers depending on weight distribution. A live guide travels with you and narrates the flight in your choice of English, Spanish, Italian, French or one of the other available languages. If you want breakfast or tea and coffee at the base camp, you can add that as an optional extra at checkout.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and transfer to Pokhara airport.
• helicopter flight to Annapurna Base Camp and return to Pokhara.
• 30-minute landing at the base camp with tea or coffee.
• passenger insurance and emergency oxygen.
• live guide in English, Spanish, Italian, French or one additional language.
• all government and local taxes.

Good to know

Moderate physical levelInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for heart conditions

Operated by Welcome Nepal Treks P.ltd

Is this one for you?Book this if you're short on time and want to see Annapurna Base Camp without a multi-day trek—the flight departs early (6:00 AM pickup) and returns you to your hotel by 7:30 AM, though you'll share the helicopter with other travelers.

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Top questions

How early do I need to be ready for the helicopter tour from Pokhara?

Hotel pickup happens at 6:00 AM, and the helicopter departs Pokhara airport at 6:30 AM. You should be ready and waiting in your hotel lobby by 6:00 AM so the driver can transfer you to the airport without delay.

What exactly happens during the 30 minutes at Annapurna Base Camp?

The helicopter lands at Annapurna South Base Camp at 6:45 AM. You step out and have 30 minutes to explore the landing area, take photographs of the surrounding peaks, and enjoy a cup of coffee or tea while standing at 3,600 meters in the Annapurna Sanctuary.

What is the Annapurna Sanctuary and why is it called that?

The Annapurna Sanctuary is a high glacial basin surrounded by a ring of eleven peaks, forming a natural amphitheater. It is called a sanctuary because of its natural serenity and beauty, and because it is sacred in Hindu tradition—named after the goddesses Annapurna and Gangapurna.

What peaks do I see during the flight?

The helicopter flight passes over Machhapuchhare and Hiunchuli on the way to the base camp, and you fly through the Annapurna Sanctuary surrounded by the eleven peaks that form its ring. Annapurna South is the peak you see most directly from the landing site.

Is breakfast included, or do I need to bring my own food?

Tea or coffee is provided at Annapurna Base Camp during your 30-minute stop. If you want a full breakfast or additional refreshments at the base camp, you can add that as an optional extra when you book.

What happens if the weather is bad on the morning of my tour?

The operator will contact you early if weather conditions make the flight unsafe. In that case, you can reschedule for another date or request a refund according to the operator's cancellation policy.