Langtang Helicopter Tours
The closest high valley to Kathmandu: fly north for about 35 minutes to Kyanjin Gompa (3,870 m), beneath Langtang Lirung, and be back in the city by late morning.
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How long is the flight from Kathmandu?
About 30 to 40 minutes each way. With time on the ground for breakfast, the whole trip takes about three to four hours from your hotel.
Do we need a permit?
Yes. Kyanjin Gompa is inside Langtang National Park, so each guest needs the park entry permit. We arrange it.
When is the best time to fly?
October to May, in the early morning. In the monsoon (June to September) cloud often closes the valley, so flights are less certain.
The complete Langtang guide
Where you land
Kyanjin Gompa is a small Tamang and Tibetan Buddhist village at 3,870 m at the head of the Langtang valley, with a monastery, a few lodges and a yak-cheese factory. Most trekkers take about four days to walk here; the helicopter takes about 35 minutes.
The mountains
From the village you look up at Langtang Lirung (7,234 m), with Naya Kanga, the Ganja La ridge and Tserko Ri around the valley.
Altitude
You stay at 3,870 m for about an hour. Walk slowly, drink water and tell us about any heart or breathing condition before you book.