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Pokhara Air & helicopter tours

Our most recommended Pokhara Air & helicopter tours

Pokhara: Hot Air Balloon in Pokhara

1. Pokhara: Hot Air Balloon in Pokhara

The Pokhara Hot air ballooning adventures experience is so much more than just a hot air balloon ride. Floating at sunrise over the Annapurna range, the Fishtail, Mountain Dhaulagiri, Mountain Hiunchuli, and Lamjung Himal with the freshness of cold chill weather is something you will never forget. Get a glimpse of heaven as you fly high into the heavenly Nepal skies on a hot air balloon! Begin your journey with a convenient pickup service from your accommodation in the city taking you to the flight area for some safety briefing and instructions before your official hot air balloon experience. Witness spectacular panoramic views of Phewa lake as you ascend and glide through the air for 30-40 minutes. Sunrise Flight 4:45AM - 5:00AM Pick up from your Hotel 25 to 30 Minute Drive to start point. 06:00 AM to 6:40 AM (Flight Starts: depend upon weather). Sunset Shift Flight 03:45PM - 04:00 PM Pick up from your Hotel 25 to 30 Minute Drive to start point. 04:50 PM to 05:30 PM (Flight Starts: depend upon weather). If you are looking for Hot Air Romance, Hot Air Engagement, Hot Air Anniversary & Hot Air Birthday you may contact us for the private flight.

Tandem Paragliding in Pokhara

2. Tandem Paragliding in Pokhara

Glide over spectacular mountains with villages and monasteries perched on the hill tops, enchanting deep valleys, river gorges, and lakes on this paragliding adventure in Pokhara. Nepal is one of the world’s best paragliding locations as there are always reliable updrafts to take you soaring for hours. The scenery is magic and unforgettable especially when viewed from a few hundred meters above. On a perfect day, you will see dozens of paragliders soaring above Sarangkot, Pokhara, and Lake Phewa above some of the world’s best scenery including a fantastic view of the majestic Himalayas. Tandem flights include the services of qualified and experienced pilots. You may even have some hands-on practice at controlling the glider yourself under careful supervision. In the morning after breakfast, drive to Sarankot Paragliding spot to meet the pilot. After an expert briefing you take-off with your pilot on the tandem Paraglider. The 30 to 45 minute flight affords unforgettable views of Annapurna Range, the beautiful Fish Tail, Annapurna South, Himchuli, Annapurna, Lamjung Himal, Manaslu, and the great Dhaulagiri. Afterwards, you will be met at the landing location on the lake shore and transferred to your hotel or back to Sarangkot for another flight.

Annapurna Base Camp Heli Tour Landing at Mardi Base Camp

3. Annapurna Base Camp Heli Tour Landing at Mardi Base Camp

This Annapurna Base Camp Helicopter Tour is a fantastic way to explore the Annapurna range without the hassle of long days of trekking. This ultimate scenic helicopter ride will give you some of the best mountain views and sceneries. As you fly above through the Annapurna range take in the breathtaking views of the glaciers, moraines, and peaks. In less than an hour, you will reach at an elevation of 13125 feet (4000m) and arrive at Annapurna Base Camp. You will have around 30 minutes at the base camo to take pictures, enjoy amazing views, and maybe even enjoy some tea and breakfast.  This tour is more suitable to those who have a short time in Nepal but wish to have a majestic view of mountains of Annapurna massif. Likewise, if you are unable to deal with the long trek this is the best alternative for you to still enjoy the views.

Pokhara: Helicopter Flight to Annapurna Base Camp

4. Pokhara: Helicopter Flight to Annapurna Base Camp

After pickup from Pokhara, you will depart from Pokhara Airport for a 20 minute flight to Annapurna Base Camp, flying parallel to the northern Himalayan range. Whilst in the air, you will fly over small villages and contrasting landscapes.  Annapurna Base Camp is surrounded by several high mountains in the Annapurna region. It is there that you can find the deepest gorge, a conservation area, and scattered traditional local settlements. You will be given a maximum of 15-30 minutes of time once at the Annapurna Base Camp for a tea/breakfast break, since staying at such an altitude for longer that this amount of time could pose as a serious high altitude threat. You will soon be on your return journey, once again taking in the views of Mt. Annapurna, Mt. Dhaulagiri and several climbing peaks. You will land safely back at Pokhara Airport at the conclusion of your experience and then be dropped back to Pokhara.

1 Hour Ultra Light Flight in the Himalayas

5. 1 Hour Ultra Light Flight in the Himalayas

Explore Nepal’s nature and wilderness, interact with it's age old cultural heritage, take a pilgrimage to birthplace of Budha, raft down the white water rapids and fly around Himalayas in ultralight, or simply add more adventure to your holiday. Say "YES" and we'll take you there! You’ll fly past remote mountain villages that even trekking will miss. The experience of being surrounded by the Himalayas is a once in a lifetime experience.  Don’t mistake this for just a mountain flight. This is you, the pilot and the mountains.  There are no tiny portals to impair your view, no other passengers to distract you from what you see.  Passengers who’ve flown on this flight described it simply as “Bliss”! Flying inside the Annapurna Circle and from Manaslu to Dhauligiri Mountain Range.

From Pokhara : Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) Helicopter Tour

6. From Pokhara : Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) Helicopter Tour

Annapurna basecamp Helicopter tour package is available on a daily basis from the beautiful city of Pokhara with both private and shared groups. The tour allows you to experience an aerial and panoramic view of mountain ranges including Annapurna I-IV, Dhaulagiri (8167 m), Machhapuchhre (6993 m), Gangapurna, Singu Chuli, Himchuli, Khangsar Kang and Tare Kang Glacier Dome among others. The helicopter ride also offers you an up close view of the Himalayas and its natural beauty in a very short period of time while you skip the multi-day trekking route. The 15 minute flight takes off from Pokhara Airport to Annapurna Base Camp. During the flight, you will have most enjoyable scenic view of mountains villages and Annapurna Conservation Area. The helicopter will be landing 30 minutes to observe the base camp and capture photos of your memorable trip. You will then fly back to Pokhara Airport. Outline Itinerary 07:00 AM: Tour begins from your hotel (Max Altitude: 830 m / 2723 ft) The tour begins with a pick up from your hotel in Pokhara. You will then be escorted to the Heli Terminal of Pokhara Airport. 7:30 AM: Board a 15 min helicopter flight to Annapurna Base Camp (Max Altitude: 4130 m / 13549 ft) You will then board a 15 min helicopter flight to Annapurna Base Camp. Annapurna Base Camp is most famous for its panoramic views of the surrounding mountains in hand touch distance. During your flight you will also have an aerial view over Annapurna Sanctuary, Ghandruk Village and Modi River. 08:15 AM: Fly back to Pokhara Airport (Min Altitude: 830 m / 2723 ft) After your trip to Annapurna Base Camp, you will take a 15 min helicopter flight back to ‘Pokhara Airport.’ 08:30 AM: Drop back to your hotel (Min Altitude: 830 m / 2723 ft) A tour representative will then escort you back to your hotel.

Pokhara: 30-Minute Paragliding Experience

7. Pokhara: 30-Minute Paragliding Experience

Try paragliding in Pokhara falls, an unmissable activity that attracts thousands of adventurers. After pick up from your hotel, travel to the departure point. Settle for a safety briefing to ensure that you're completely ready to take off, and then get going. The 30-minute paraglide from Sarangkot offers eye-catching views of the Pokhara Valley and mountain ranges including mount Annapurna, Dhaulagiri and Machhapuchhre.  Feel the sensation of flying in thermal conditions, rising more than 500 meters from the take-off point. Fly cross-country with the birds, and witness the rice fields, traditional villages, and the people working in the fields. Glide over the lake before landing on its border. 

Annapurna Base Camp Helicopter Sightseeing Tour

8. Annapurna Base Camp Helicopter Sightseeing Tour

Annapurna Base Camp by helicopter is the shortest and fastest way to reach and see the lap of Mt. Annapurna and enjoy the mountain from Annapurna Base Camp. On this helicopter tour, admire the Aerial views of Pokhara valley, then fly over the beautiful villages of Annapurna with panoramic views of Mt. Fishtail (Machapuchare), Mt. Annapurana I & II, Mt. Dhaulagiri and reach the Annapurna Base Camp. This Annapurna helicopter tour is one of the most interesting and memorable tours to capture the Nepalese Himalayas. This tour package is designed for travelers who don’t have enough time to go to Annapurna Base Camp by foot. Your tour commences early in the morning at 7:00 am. You begin your helicopter tour in Pokhara and fly parallel to the northern Himalayan ranges before heading east towards the Annapurna Base Camp. You will fly over diverse landscapes and beautiful ancient villages, city views and and reach the base camp. You will spend 30 to 45 minutes at Annapurna Base Camp, which provides fantastic photo opportunities so don't forget to bring your camera. Breathtaking views of the Himalayas can be seen during your flight to Annapurna Base Camp. You will end your amazing tour of Base Camp in helicopter by flying back to Pokhara. This activity lasts about 2.5 hours, with a 1 hour helicopter ride and hotel transfer. 

Ghorepani: Poon Hill Trekking

9. Ghorepani: Poon Hill Trekking

Day 1 : After an hours drive in a private vehicle from Pokhara, begin your trek at Birethanti, a large village with many shops and teahouses. Start walking from Birethanti and after ascending steeply for the first 2 hours, ascend gently to reach at Ulleri, a large Magar village at an altitude of 2,070m. Stay overnight at a guest house. Day 2: Follow the path for breathtaking views of Machapuchare mountain (6997m), Hiunchuli peak (6441m), and the grand Annapurna (7219m) south on the way. Follow the quite easy trail, passing forest and rhododendron trees on the way to Ghorepani. Then, stay overnight at aguest house. Day 3: Take a one hour early morning hike to Poon Hill (3232m) which offers you the sunrise view over Mt. Dhaulagiri (8167m), Tukuche Peak (6920m.), Nilgiri (6940m), Varaha Shikhar (7847m), Mt. Annapurna I (8091m), Annapurna South (7219m), Annapurna III (7855m), Machhapuchhare (6993m), Annapurna IV (7525m), Annapurna II (7937m), Lamjung Himal (6931m) and other numerous snowcapped mountains. Hike down to Ghorepani and after a hot breakfast at the Lodge, trek to Tadapani (2650m). For the most part of the trail, enjoy a trek through the colorful jungle of pine and rhododendron trees. Then, stay overnight at a guesthouse. Day 4 : Today, follow a trail which descends down through forests to Ghandruk for easy trekking and a gentle descent all the way through rhododendron, oak and other kinds of dense forests. Then, enjoy Ghandruk, a big Gurung village and the home to many Gorkha soldiers as well as one of the more popular destinations for trekkers because of its beautiful mountain views. Later, explore the Gurung village before staying overnight at a guesthouse. Day 5: Take an easy trek to descend from Ghandruk all the way down to Kimchi before crossing Seulibazzar via Birethanti and finally driving back to Pokhara.

Annapurna Base Camp: Wellness & Culinary Trek

10. Annapurna Base Camp: Wellness & Culinary Trek

Venture into a dazzling myriad of snow-capped stone giants en route to the rustic beauty of the Annapurna Sanctuary and Base-Camp in an exciting fortnight of unimaginable adventure! Trek through the Modi Khola Valley with its lush forests of oak, rhododendron, and bamboo, passing local Gurung villages, towards a breathtaking horizon that hosts some of the world's most spectacular scenery. The vast natural amphitheatre of the sanctuary is encircled by the Himalaya's famous peaks – the 'fishtail' spire of Machapuchare, Annapurna South, Gangapurna, the unconquered Fang, and the gargantuan Annapurna 1 – each one taller than the last. Itinerary: Day 1 Arrive in Kathmandu, Nepal's capital city, where you'll spend the night. Day 2 From Kathmandu you'll fly to Pokhara and then walk over foothills to the little town of Hile, where you'll enjoy the domineering panorama of the Himalayas and its most famous peak, Everest. Day 3 Trek to Ghorepani, an historic rest-stop once used for ancient traders and their horses. Day 4 Descend slightly on your journey around the hills to the tiny village of Chuile. Day 5 Hike to the beautiful small town of Sinuwa, that overlooks the confluence of the rivers Modi Khola and Chhromrong Khola. Day 6 On the sixth day you will reach the edge of what is officially recognised as the Himalayas mountain range. Day 7 Trek to the first of the two base-camps you'll visit. Machapuchare Base-Camp lays at an altitude of 3700 meters, a little over halfway up to the mountain's extraordinary fishtail-shaped peak. Day 8 Hike to Annapurna base camp, the highest point of the tour at 4130 meters. Relish the stunning views over Nepal and stay the night. With any luck the morning will be clear enough to witness the unbeatable sunrise! Day 9 Descend the rocky paths to Bamboo, a tiny village that takes its name from the surrounding forest dense with the favoured food of Nepal's native Red Pandas. Day 10 Head to Jhinu Danda where you'll enjoy the afternoon soaking in the town's hot-springs. Day 11 On the longest day of the tour you'll hike 8 hours to the village of Dhampus. Day 12 Walk to the small town of Phedi where you'll be met by a driver and taken back to Pokhara for a chance to enjoy the sights of the city or simply get some well-earned rest! Day 13 Fly back to Kathmandu. Please inform the company in advance whether you'd like to return in the morning or afternoon, depending on whether you'd value the extra time more in Pokhara or in the capital. Day 14 International departure.

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What people are saying about Pokhara

Sujan is so amazing! Next time only with him! 100% perfect service! Thank you for everything! He was always available and approachable!

It was great, not for the faint of heart, but the guys know their stuff, although it's quite rustic at times. We would do it again.

Great experience!!! What an incredible view! The guides were really attentive and available. Super professional agency! I recommend!

Amazing trip with Air Dynasty Heli Services! Great people, experienced pilots! Thank you, Get Your Guide!

Excellent walk, excellent guide, very kind and pleasant.