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Annapurna Base Camp by Helicopter - 1 Day

The helicopter tour of Annapurna Base Camp is the fastest way to get to Annapurna Base Camp and enjoy the mountain. On our one day helicopter tour, we enjoy the spectacular views of Machapuchre (Mt. Fishtail), Annapurna I and II and the Dhaulagiri mountains and arrive at Base Camp

Days 1
Nights 0
Max Altitude 4,130 m/13,550 ft
Group Size 1-15 pax
Category Helicopter Tour Nepal
Activity Breathtaking Annapurna Heli Ride
Location Nepal
Grade Easy

Journey details

This is an ideal trip for anyone who wants to get to Annapurna Base Camp those who has a very tight time.

ABC Helicopter Tour: Introduction

The helicopter tour of Annapurna Base Camp is the fastest way to get to Annapurna Base Camp and enjoy the mountain. On our one day helicopter tour, we enjoy the spectacular views of Machapuchre (Mt. Fishtail), Annapurna I and II and the Dhaulagiri mountains and arrive at Base Camp. We start a helicopter trip in Kathmandu, parallel to the northern Himalayas, and then headed east towards the Annapurna Base Camp. We fly over a variety of landscapes and beautiful villages to reach the base camp. We spend about 15 minutes enjoying tea/coffee and, of course, a magnificent panoramic view of the mountains.

We return to Kathmandu and finish our day trip to the helicopter at Annapurna Base Camp.

Schedule of 2 hours helicopter tour

Kathmandu to Annapurna base camp

Annapurna base camp to Kathmandu

The Annapurna helicopter tour can depart from Kathmandu and Pokhara.

Join us now for a fixed departure tour from Pokhara to ABC

From Kathmandu

Fly from Kathmandu, parallel to the northern Himalayas, and head east to the Annapurna Base Camp. You can fly over the beautiful ethnic villages, landscapes and urban landscapes of different ethnic groups.

You will enjoy 15 minutes to 30 minutes at Annapurna Base Camp for breakfast/tea. Persistence for a longer period of time can be a serious threat to the plateau

The total time for this trip is 2 hours. The flight departs from Kathmandu airport and ends at Kathmandu airport.

From Pokhara

You will fly north to the Annapurna massif. You will fly to the base camp. You will enjoy a tea/breakfast at Annapurna base camp for 15 minutes to 30 minutes.

The total time of the trip is 1.5 hours. The flight starts in Pokhara and ends in Kathmandu.

The following is a fixed departure time for Pokhara. If you travel alone, you can join a fixed departure to Annapurna Base Camp to reduce the costs of Pokhara

8:00 am - From Pokhara Airport to Annapurna Base Camp

8:30 am - Land of the Annapurna Base Camp

9:00 am - Fly to Pokhara

9:30 am - land to Pokhara

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No. of people

Price per person

1-1

USD 4,000

2-2

USD 2,000

3-3

USD 1,400

4-4

USD 1,100

5-5

USD 850

Note: Spending fifteen minutes at the Annapurna base camp will prevent us from getting altitude sickness.

Day by day

Detailed itinerary.

Day 1 Arrive in Kathmandu (1,400 m)
Our representative at the airport will meet you at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, he / she will show signs of Himalaya Adventure Nepal outside the airport terminal. Next, you will take our private tourist vehicle to your respective hotel.

Note: If you are arriving after 4:00 p.m., our guide will inform you of the trip, which will be your line before the meeting, so be sure to make all the problems. But if you arrive before 4 pm, your pre-trip meeting will take place in the day's office. During the meeting, we will present your leadership / difficulties guide. For meetings, be sure to bring your passport, three passport photos and a legible copy of your travel insurance policy. During this meeting, clear the balance owed (if applicable) and signs a legally binding travel form with a disclaimer.

Overnight at a hotel. No meals included.
Day 2 Guided Sightseeing in the Kathmandu Valley
After enjoying a hearty breakfast, your tour will start at 8:30 in the morning. You can use private vehicles and professional guides. Today we will visit part of the heritage that is detailed below:

Pashupatinath Temple:

The Pashupatinath Temple is one of the most important Hindu temples in the world, located on the banks of the Bagmati River. Although you are not allowed to enter the temple because it is limited to the Hindus, you can clearly see the activities of the temple and the east bank of the Bagmati River. This is a two-story square pagoda temple built on a single-story pedestal that is famous throughout the world.

Boudhanath Stupa:

Boudhanath is one of the most sacred Buddhist sites in Kathmandu. It was built in the 5th century AD and has four pairs of Buddha's eyes in four main directions, maintaining an eternal vigilance of people and their actions. You will find Buddhist pilgrims from Tibet turning the prayer wheel around the pagoda.

Bhaktapur Durbar Square:

Visit Bhaktapur Durbar, Bhupatindra Malla real residential area, the five-story name of the Nyatapola temple, a pagoda-style palace in Batsala Temple, Bhairavnath, Dattatreya temple, Pujari Muth and 55 windows.

We can explore the rest of Kathmandu for free and take a last minute shopping trip in the Thamel area for hiking.

Overnight at a hotel. Breakfast included.
Day 3 Fly to Pokhara (823m/2,700ft) and trek to Ulleri (2050m/6725 ft): 30 min flight and 6 hours trek
We take an early morning flight to Pokhara and enjoy amazing views of the Himalayas from the right side of our plane. Upon our arrival in Pokhara, the beautiful lake city, we are rewarded with magnificent views of the Himalayas including Dhaulagiri, Manaslu, Machhapuchhre, the five peaks of Annapurna and others. After taking a rest, we drive to Naya Pul and start the trek. We pass through sub-tropical valley forests, sometimes on the carved trail on the side of the cliff. After lunch, we cross the Bhurungdi Khola (river) via a bridge to the village of Tikhedhunga. The Ulleri Hill with thousands of steps and boulders that continually go upward will really prove a test of our stamina. We reach Ulleri by late afternoon. Overnight in Ulleri.

Included meals:Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Day 4 Ulleri to Ghorepani (2,750m/9,020 ft): 4 - 5 hours trek
After breakfast, we ascend to the Ghorepani village. The name Ghorepani in Nepali means ‘horse-water’ due to it being an important campsite for traders before it became a trekker's stop. Ghorepani is an interesting place with small shops and stalls for selling local products and crafts. The town has two parts: one in a saddle and the other a few hundred feet lower. We stop at the higher part of the Ghorepani village that offers panoramic views of the surrounding mountains including Annapurna South and Nilgiri mountains. Since Ghorepani lies quite higher than our previous stop, we begin to feel the chilly weather especially in the evenings. Overnight in Ghorepani.

Included meals:Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Day5 Ghorepani to Tadapani (2,700m/8,860ft) with a visit to Poon Hill: 6 - 7 hours
To catch the sunrise over the Himalayas, we make an early morning climb along the steep trail to the viewpoint of Poon Hill (3,210m/10,529ft), the most popular trekking destination of the Annapurna region. It is also a great viewpoint to enjoy the amazing views of Mustang, Pokhara and more than 20 of the highest mountains including the close-up views of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges. The snowy peaks of the high mountains loom above and around us glowing in the morning light. After taking photographs and having some coffee or tea or hot chocolate, we return back to Ghorepani. After breakfast, we head east and climb a nearby ridge. We descend through rhododendron forests, pass by spectacular waterfalls along the way and reach Tadapani to spend the night.

Included meals:Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Day 6 Tadapani to Ghandruk (1940m/6360 ft): 3 - 4 hours
From Tadapani, we make a steep descent through the dense and dark forest. This part of the trek will be through a thick forest of old rhododendron trees. When the rhododendron trees are in bloom, these forests actually turn into amazing gardens. By afternoon, depending upon the season of travel, we also get to enjoy cherry blossoms in bloom on the slopes on the other side of the ravine. After trekking some more minutes, we enter the village of Ghandruk, a slope settlement with stone houses mostly inhabited by the Gurung people. Along with enjoying the stunningly close-up towering views of Fishtail, Annapurna South, and Hiunchuli mountains, we also acquaint ourselves with the simple but rich cultural traditions of the Gurung people at the Gurung Museum in Ghandruk.

Included meals:Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Day 7 Ghandruk to Pokhara: 4 hours trek and 1 hour drive
Ghandruk to Pokhara: 4 hours trek and 1 hour drive
Day8 Fly to Kathmandu
We fly to Kathmandu in the afternoon. The left side of the airplane offers some amazing views of the Himalayas. After arriving in Kathmandu, we leave for our hotel. We enjoy the day leisurely or catch up on some last minute shopping or explore any landmarks we missed during our first day in Kathmandu. To celebrate the successful completion of our journey, we will have a farewell dinner in the evening. Overnight in Kathmandu.

Included meals:Breakfast Dinner
Day 9 Final Departure
Our journey in Nepal comes to an end today! A Himalayan Adventure Nepal representative will drop us off at the airport approximately 3 hours before our scheduled flight. On our way to home, we have plenty of time to plan our next adventure in the wonderful country of Nepal.

Your trip price

What your journey covers.

Cost Included

  • All Meals
  • All ground and plane transportation
  • All accomodation
  • Full trek guide and staffs
  • All trek pack and equipment

Cost Not Included

  • Alcohol or Beverage
  • Camera and other non trek accessories

Tripadvisor traveler reviews

Trusted on the trail.

5.0 118 reviews on Tripadvisor
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Annapurna Circuit with a caring team

Iona praised Raju’s planning and the care provided by guide Keshar and porter Tek, helping two friends enjoy the trek with confidence.

Iona MVisited February 2025
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Dependable support on the EBC trail

Florence highlighted fast communication and guide Pradip’s attentive health checks, mountain knowledge and dependable support during a solo trek.

Florence MVisited March 2025
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Well organized from arrival to trail

Ann highlighted seamless airport pickup, Kathmandu stays and Everest Base Camp logistics, with guide Sagar and porter Phulman adapting thoughtfully along the way.

Ann DVisited December 2025
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Everything handled for EBC

Amina valued proactive communication, equipment support, reliable guides and calm handling of flight and accommodation changes throughout her solo trek.

Amina CVisited November 2025

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