Langtang Helicopter Tour

Useful Info

How Does The Langtang Helicopter Tour Operate?

Starting Point

The classic Langtang Helicopter Tour commences from Kathmandu. From the domestic terminal at of Airport in Kathmandu, we will be flying for about 30 minutes. As the Heli flies over Kathmandu’s verdant hills and moves towards the north, we can see the beautiful Langtang Valley before us.

The bird-eye view of Langtang’s unique topography and treatment is a treat to the eyes. 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 be entering the Langtang National park with the rich presence of rare flora and fauna. This 1,710 sq. km of park is really important to the local economy.

Flying above the district of Nuwakot, Rasuwa, and finally, at Sindhupalchok districts, we soon reach the famous Kyanjin Valley. In about 45 min, we will be enjoying a warm cup of coffee with the views of the mountains before us.

Phase 2: At Kyanjin Valley

Landing at Kyanjin Valley, the colorful Buddhist prayer flags will be greeting you. Here, we first witness the spectacular cold breezes that are arising from the mountains. The very first glimpse of the Langtang mountain range from Kyanjin will make you excited. Then, we visited the village and stopped at the Kyanjin Gompa.

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

We stopped for about 30 mins for the delicious breakfast and yak cheese at the famous Kyanjin Cheese factory.

Phase 3: Fly To Gosainkunda

According to your package, we now either fly to Gosaikunda or return back to Kathmandu. For the Gosaikunda landing, we need another 30 mins added to the trip. Otherwise, the pilot will fly us directly to Kathmandu airport in about 25 minutes. The pilots fly you back to Kathmandu within a few minutes. Lastly, you will be driving to the hotel with the beautiful memories of the trip.

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Why Choose Langtang Helicopter Tour Over Trek?

While trekking to Nepal is a very rewarding experience, it needs months of planning, preparation, and even physical training. Trek to Langtang also has a higher price and demands a very hard walk. However, the Langtang Helicopter tour allows the exact same view and benefits without having to trek for weeks. Here are some reasons why this Langtang Heli tour must experience by everyone:

• Very luxurious traveling experience
• Get to the mountains without having to shed a drop of sweat
• Very reasonable Langtang Heli price – cheaper than trekking
• Save a lot of money as you don’t need any travel gear and equipment
• Enough landing time for photography and videography
• Can be booked by people of all ages
• A comfortable trip to people with poor physical and mental health
• Safe trip for solo travelers

For short – transit: This Langtang Helicopter tour package is perfect for people who will be staying in Nepal for a really short time or have a transit point in Nepal. Travelers to Tibet and Bhutan can experience the true beauty of mountains within a few minutes of time. Or, if you are traveling to Kathmandu for a conference and meeting, this is a very rewarding tour.

Can I see Langtang Peak During This Visit?

Yes, you can witness the spectacular beauty of the entire Langtang range during this tour. The highest peak of this range i.e. Langtang Lirung at 7,234 meters is clearly visible. There are many other peaks as

• Mt. Gaurishankar (7,134 meters)
• Langtang Ri (7,205 meters),
• Dorje Lakpa (6,966 meters),
• Loenpo Gang (6,979 meters),
• Yala Peak (5700 meters),

Another alternative Langtang Helicopter Tour Module

1. Langtang Village Landing

Langtang village lies a few km below the Kyanjin Gompa. Although the views of the mountains from Kyanjin Gompa are better, landing at Langtang village will help you witness the largest village within the Langtang valley and observe people’s life from a close distance. Langtang village landing will add about 30mins to the overall flight to Langtang.

2. Langtang – Gosainkunda Helicopter tour

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

A dip in the lake is said to take away your sorrow and cleanse your soul. Gosainkunda is about 15mins of flight distance from Kyanjin Gompa. As per this module, we land at Gosainkunda for a simple prayer and beautiful photography. The pristine blue lake with the backdrop of mountains shows the best view of Nepal.

3. Helambu Helicopter Tour

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

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Types Of Langtang Helicopter Tour

Group/ sharing Heli Tour

This trip has been designed with a focus on solo travelers and small groups. Since the cost of a Helicopter charter in Nepal can be unaffordable, you can share the cost with other new groups. Once you book your trip with the Himalayan Masters, we 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 cheaper. 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 per your will. 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 Gosainkunda 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 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 by the Himalayan masters is very affordable and 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 is very affordable. Here’s the list of Helicopters to Langtang cost.

The cost of an Annapurna base camp helicopter tour private flight depends on the number of people in the flight and also the time of landing.

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

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 real, just before the tour. Here’s the booking procedure:

Booking Via Form

• Click on the booking form here.
• Fill in your personal detail as asked in the booking form
• Mention your preferable 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

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

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

Cancellation And Postpone Policy

1. We accept pre-booking with 50% payment only 24 hours before the tour time
2. Delay booking i.e. booking 24 hours before the trip time requires  to pay 100% of Langtang Helicopter tour cost
3. Cancelation can be done by filling up the cancellation form up to 15 days before the trip. If the reason is valid, we will fully refund your advance.
4. If the cancellation is done before 15 days of the tour, then we will not be able to refund the amount fully.
5. If the cancellation has to be done by the Himalayan master’s team for any reason, we will cancel your trip (with a full refund) or postpone it to the next feasible date.
6. If the cancellation has to be done due to unavoidable circumstances like war, natural disaster, or global pandemic we will cancel your trip (with a full refund) or postpone it to the next feasible date.
7. 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 to a USD 100 fine. Postpone cannot be done 3 days before the tour (in that case, we shall cancel your trip without a refund)
8. One or more members of the group can also transfer the flight to be 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 communicate with us via email, or chat with us at Viber, Whatsapp, WeChat at +977 9823636377 (24Hrs available).

Latest Helicopter Model For Langtang Tour

Himalayan masters have been using the latest AS350b3e for high-altitude flights. This high-powered engine from Europe has been regarded as the most reliable helicopter for the mountain flight. With the experienced pilot and powerful helicopter, your safety is ensured by the team. This helicopter series has to accommodate five passengers and a pilot at a time (with a weight limit of 50kgs). Here are some other features of the AS350b3e Helicopter series:

•  Can fly up to 7,000m above sea level ( however, we wouldn’t fly above 5,000 meters(
• The seats are spacious and extremely comfortable
• Has a huge fuel tank for the longer flight
• Full inspection of Helicopter after each flight
• Regular maintenance and servicing
• Oxygen cylinder and a first-aid kit for an emergency

Packing List For Langtang Helicopter Tour

Almost everything you need during this trip has been neatly arranged by our team. And since this is a short trip, there’s not much you need. 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 are:

• 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.

Safety Rules For Langtang Kyanjin Helicopter Tour

You must follow the safety rules within the helicopter 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 and 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

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 the change in climatic pattern is frequent. Thus, keeping yourself updated with the change in weather helps you plan your trip better.

Weather in Autumn

Langtang Helicopter flight during autumn is considered the best time. Despite the stable weather, the clear views of the sky are the major attraction of this month. The mountains are visible to their best throughout the winter. There are very few chances of rainfall and flight cancellation. The temperature of Kyanjin Gompa in the morning is about 12 degrees celsius.

Weather in Spring

In the spring, the forest is gorgeous with the colorful hues of the Rhododendron. The alpine vegetation in the higher altitude also looks fantastic. The peaks of Langtang II and Langtang Lirung look amazing. The temperature of Langtang in Spring morning is about 15 degrees Celsius and you are quite warm. With no rain and snow, the flight is rarely canceled.

Summer in Langtang

Summer flight in the rain-prone area of Langtang is not considered ideal. However, 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.

Winter in Langtang

In January and February, the Kyanjin Gompa is often covered in snow. Also, it’s a cold month, the snow makes everything around the mountains magical. The frozen lakes and glittering peaks make winter a great time for helicopter flight. However, we need to avoid the snowfall days and clear the Langtang helipad before we can fly.

So, you need to contact us before the trip and learn about the condition of snow in Langtang. What could be the best season for this Langtang Helicopter flight? Experts recommend flying in autumn. However, we say why not try winter flight on a clear day?

So, are you ready to endeavor the magnificent Himalaya range of Langtang within a few minutes? Are you ready for the most beautiful journey of your life? All you need to do is fill out the booking form here to send us a mail (or just a text).

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