Langtang Helicopter Tour

How does the Langtang Helicopter Tour Operate?

The classic Langtang Helicopter Tour commences from the domestic terminal of Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu.

Once you arrive at the airport, the required documents will be checked, and helicopter operators will conduct a few training and briefing sessions. Then, we will be flying for about 30 minutes, an early morning flight.

The heli flies over Kathmandu’s verdant hills and moves towards the north towards beautiful Langtang Valley before us.

The flight path follows the traditional route of Langtang Valley Trek. So, you will have a bird-eye view of Langtang’s unique topography, which you will also see on the trek.

As we leave Kathmandu and move to the mountains, we complete the Langtang Heli flight in less than 2 hours and fly back to Kathmandu. The trip is completed in 3 phases.

Phase 1: Fly to Kyanjin Valley

Taking off from Kathmandu, we fly north beyond the Shiva Statue at Sanga. Soon, we will enter the Langtang National Park, which has a rich presence of rare flora and fauna. This 1,710 sq. km of park is really important to the local economy.

Flying above the districts of Nuwakot, Rasuwa, and finally to Sindhupalchok districts, we will soon reach the famous Kyanjin Valley.

In about 45 min after the flight, we will be enjoying a warm cup of coffee with the views of the mountains before us.

Phase 2: Landing at Kyanjin Gompa

Landing at Kyanjin Gompa, the colourful Buddhist prayer flags will greet you. Here, you can spend a few moments witnessing the spectacular cold breezes that arise from the mountains.

The very first glimpse of the Langtang mountain range from Kyanjin will make you excited. Then, we can visit around the village and stop at Kyanjin Gompa.

This beautiful Monastery of stone and wood was made back in the sixth century. Here, you can see 13 statues of Lord Buddha that represent the ancestors of the Dhomares.

You can also have some delicious breakfast and yak cheese at the famous Kyanjin Cheese Factory.

Phase 3: Fly to Gosaikunda

Depending on your package, we will either fly to Gosaikunda or return to Kathmandu. For the Gosaikunda landing, we need to add another 30 minutes to the trip.

Otherwise, the pilot will fly us directly to Kathmandu airport. It takes around 25 minutes to fly back to Kathmandu.

Lastly, you will be driving to the hotel with the beautiful memories of the trip.

Types of Langtang Helicopter Flight

Group/Sharing Heli Tour

This trip has been designed with a focus on solo travellers and small groups. Since the cost of a Helicopter charter in Nepal can be unaffordable for an individual, you can share the cost with others.

Once you book your trip with the Himalayan Masters, we will arrange a crew of 5 people to fly to Langtang together.

This way, you will get to share the cost with other people, and the Langtang helicopter flight cost will be lower. Also, you get to make some new friends.

Langtang Private Heli Flight

Travelers sometimes find it uncomfortable to share their Helicopter space with unknown people. Or, they already have a group of 4 to 5 people (friends or family).

In such a case, we recommend this private Helicopter tour to Langtang. You can book the entire plane and then land or fly to many places around Langtang as you please.

Here’s why Langtang private tour is worth the price.

• You can increase the landing time in Kyanjin Gompa.
• You can extend the same trip to make it a Gosaikunda Helicopter tour.
• Optional landing at Langtang Valley, Helambu Valley, and other viewpoints in the region.
• Safe from disease (it’s important, especially after the Covid-19 pandemic.
• Comfortable time with your partner/ family/ friends.
• A customized trip with cakes and candles for occasions such as proposals, Valentine’s Day, anniversaries, or any special events.
• Arrangement of Helicopter position and slowing down for the photography and film-making.

Langtang Helicopter Tour Cost

The Langtang Helicopter price with the Himalayan Masters can be done at the most affordable price.

The price for the tour varies as per the group size, tour type, and tour time. When you have a larger group or fly on a Sharing basis, the cost can be reduced significantly.

Here’s the list of helicopters to Langtang cost.

Note: In a private flight, if you increase the landing time and landing points, there might be an additional charge. You can email us to confirm the cost of your itinerary for the Langtang helicopter. We also offer special discounts during events like Valentine’s Day, Christmas, New Year, and Nepalese festivals like Dashain and Tihar. Such offers will be updated on our website.

Langtang Helicopter Tour Weather

Langtang Valley, at almost 3500 above sea level, has cold and windy conditions year-round. However, the weather varies within different seasons, and changes in climatic patterns are frequent. Thus, keeping yourself updated with the change in weather helps you plan your trip better.

The temperature during autumn ranges around 12°C in the morning at higher altitudes like Kyanjin Gompa. Likewise, spring mornings are usually around 15°C, so the weather is quite warm, with no rain or snow.

In contrast, Kyanjin Gompa, in the winter season (mainly January and February), is often covered in snow. The temperature during this season drops below 0°C to -5°C.

Also, monsoons are characterized by heavy rainfall. Due to this, the flights are usually not operated. However, during clear mornings, the temperature ranges around 18°C with a clear view of mountains and their surroundings.

Best Time to do Langtang Helicopter Tour

Autumn is considered the best time to do the Langtang Tour in Helicopter.

During the autumn season, the weather is stable, and clear views of the sky, mountains and surroundings are the major attractions of this season. Despite a few chances of rainfall and flight cancellation, this season offers the best view of panoramic peaks far and wide.

Likewise, spring is an equally beautiful season. The forest presents itself with vibrant hues of rhododendrons and lush alpine vegetation in the high altitudes of Nepal. You can see amazing views of peaks such as Langtang II and Langtang Lirung.

Moreover, summer flight in the rain-prone area of Langtang is not considered ideal. However, a helicopter Langtang flight in summer is possible by planning the trip on a clear morning. We can book the trip in summer at a cheaper rate and enjoy the solitude at Kyanjin Gompa.

As the Kyanjin Gompa and higher altitudes of Langtang are normally covered in snow during winter, the view of the glittering region is one of a kind. The frozen lakes and glittering peaks make winter a great time for helicopter flights. However, we need to avoid the snowfall days and clear the Langtang helipad before we can fly.

Insurance

Travel insurance for this helicopter flight is compulsory for all travellers. The insurance should cover all kinds of casualties that could occur when flying or during the whole tour.

The insurance is also useful for trip cancellations due to bad weather, theft, and so on.

You must submit a copy of your travel insurance to book the helicopter tour package. If you do not have one before travelling to Nepal, we will help you get one before the flight. Make sure that you inform us about your situation.

Packing List for Langtang Helicopter Tour

Our team will arrange almost everything you need during this trip.

Since this is a short trip, there are not many things that you need to pack. However, since the airspeed and UV rays at a higher altitude are quite intense, make sure you pack your personal care team.

Our suggested list of packing for the Langtang Helicopter Tour is as follows:

• A warm, windproof jacket
• Full sleeve t-shirt
• Windproof warm trousers
• A water bottle
• Sunglasses
• Moisturizer and sunscreen
• Silk/Nylon scarf
• Toiletries
• Camera essentials
• Other personal items you might need.

Is the Langtang Helicopter Tour safe?

Himalayan Masters and many other travel agencies in Nepal have been operating Langtang Helicopter tours for decades.

Over time, there have not been any serious casualties during our helicopter tour and mountain flight to Langtang. That’s because we keep the safety of our travellers (and also our staff) at the topmost position.

With the high-powered helicopter having regular maintenance, an experienced pilot/ guide team, and all the pre-preparations, we assure you that your Helicopter flight to Nepal will be absolutely safe.

Safety Rules for Langtang Kyanjin Helicopter Tour

You need to follow the safety rules strictly to make your journey safe. Although the pilot recites these tips before the flight, let us list them so that you are pre-prepared.

You must always pay attention to the captain and the guide.

• Get in or outside from the Helicopter only after the pilot’s advice.
• Do not change the seats, move a lot or stand in the Helicopter without the pilot’s permission.
• Keep your belongings well-tied, and don’t throw anything from widows.
• Smoking and drinking in the Langtang is not permitted.

Alternative Langtang Helicopter Tour Module

Langtang Village Landing

Langtang village lies a few km below the Kyanjin Gompa. However, the views of the mountains from Kyanjin Gompa are better.

However, landing at Langtang village will help you witness the largest village within the Langtang Valley and observe people’s lives from a close distance.

Langtang village landing will add about 30 minutes to the overall flight to Langtang.

Langtang – Gosaikunda Helicopter Tour

Gosaikunda, a pristine glacier lake in the Langtang region, is the major pilgrim site for Hindus. This holy lake of Lord Shiva holds utmost importance in Hindu/Buddhist culture, and many devotees set out on a hard walk to reach Gosaikunda each year.

A dip in the lake is said to take away your sorrow and cleanse your soul. Gosaikunda is about 15 mins of flight distance from Kyanjin Gompa.

As per this module, we land at Gosaikunda for a simple prayer and beautiful photography. The pristine blue lake with the backdrop of mountains shows the best view of Nepal.

Helambu Helicopter Tour

Helambu is a beautiful Tamang settlement at the start of Langtang village. This village has a very typical Buddhist culture and unique lifestyle that interests the tourist.

Since this valley lies at a relatively lower altitude, we can land here for a longer time without the risk of altitude sickness. This gives you more time to enjoy the beauty of the Himalayas without developing AMS symptoms.

Langtang Helicopter Tour Booking Procedure

Booking a Langtang Helicopter tour with Himalayan masters is very easy. You can pay us half of the price mentioned in the list above, and your booking is confirmed. The remaining amount can be paid online or in cash just before the tour.

Here’s the booking procedure:

Booking via Online Form

• Click on the booking form here.
• Fill in your personal details as asked in the booking form
• Mention your preferred date and time for the Langtang helicopter flight
• Mention the amount in the form and make the payment
• Save the details of the payment

Booking Via Mail

• You can send us an inquiry email with your personal details and the number of members in a group.
• We shall then mail you a customized itinerary as per your date and need.
• After that, you can make the payment using the account details provided over the email.
• Send us the transaction details for future reference.
• Your booking will be confirmed.

Note: We recommend that the travellers send us an inquiry mail before making the payment. In that case, we will be able to make the individualized itinerary as per your needs and inform you about the special offers and discounts.

Cancellation And Postpone Policy

• We accept pre-booking with 50% payment only 24 hours before the tour time
• Delay booking, i.e. booking 24 hours before the trip time requires to pay 100% of Langtang Helicopter tour cost
• Cancellation can be done by filling out the cancellation form up to 15 days before the trip. If the reason is valid, we will fully refund your advance.
• If the cancellation is made 15 days before the tour, then we will not be able to fully refund the amount.
• If the cancellation has to be made by the Himalayan master’s team for any reason, we will cancel your trip (with a full refund) or postpone it until the next feasible date.
• Suppose the cancellation has to be made due to unavoidable circumstances like war, natural disaster, or global pandemic. In that case, we will cancel your trip (with a full refund) or postpone it until the next feasible date.
• For postponing your trip, you can send us an email mentioning the new date and time 15 days prior to the trip. Any postponement between 15 days to 3 days before the trip is chargeable, up to USD 100 fine. Postpone cannot be done 3 days before the tour (in that case, we shall cancel your trip without a refund)
• One or more members of the group can also transfer the flight to a new member for free 3 days prior to the trip. Any transfer after that is charged with a USD 100 fine.

For any further information, you can contact us via email or chat with us at Viber, WhatsApp, or WeChat at +977 9823636377 (24/7 available).