Discover Annapurna
Six days around Pokhara: a private helicopter breakfast at Annapurna Base Camp, a morning on Phewa Lake, sunrise from Sarangkot and a night at the Mountain Lodges of Nepal lodge in Dhampus, with no trekking needed.
6 days · Nature Escape · From US$ 3,080
Enquire- Duration
- 6 days
- Group size
- Private — 2 to 6 guests
- Best season
- Oct–May
Overview
Discover Annapurna stays in one region and sees it from every height: the lake at about 800 m, the ridge at Sarangkot, the village of Dhampus, and Annapurna Base Camp at 4,130 m by private helicopter.
The helicopter flies on your first full morning, up the Modi Khola gorge into the Annapurna Sanctuary, a ring of peaks that walkers take about five days to reach. Breakfast is served with Annapurna I and Machhapuchhre around you.
The rest of the week is slow: a boat on Phewa Lake, a night on Sarangkot ridge, and a night in Dhampus with the mountains across the valley at dawn, before a late breakfast and the flight back to Kathmandu.
Highlights
- Private helicopter breakfast at Annapurna Base Camp, 4,130 m
- Morning boat on Phewa Lake
- Sunrise over the Annapurna range from Sarangkot
- A night in the Gurung village of Dhampus
- The Pavilions Himalayas on the Luxury level
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Day by day
Transfer to Kathmandu airport and fly to Pokhara (about 25 minutes). Check in to Fish Tail Lodge on Phewa Lake (Comfort) or The Pavilions Himalayas The Farm (Luxury).
A morning private helicopter from Pokhara to Annapurna Base Camp (4,130 m) for breakfast beneath Annapurna I and Machhapuchhre, then back to Pokhara. Afternoon free.
A morning boat on Phewa Lake. In the afternoon, a short drive up to Sarangkot ridge for sunset and a night at Sarangkot Mountain Lodge.
Sunrise over Dhaulagiri, Annapurna and Machhapuchhre. After breakfast, drive to the road below Dhampus and walk about 30 minutes with your guide to Mountain Lodges of Nepal Dhampus. Dinner at the lodge.
Early views from the lodge garden, then walk down and drive back to Pokhara for a free afternoon: a spa treatment, a walk by the lake, or nothing at all.
A late breakfast, then the flight back to Kathmandu and a private transfer to your hotel.
Choose your comfort
| Comfort tier | Lodging | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Comfort | Fish Tail Lodge on Phewa Lake (3 nights), Sarangkot Mountain Lodge (1 night) and Mountain Lodges of Nepal Dhampus (1 night, with dinner), with breakfast. | From US$3,080 |
| Luxury | A chalet villa at The Pavilions Himalayas The Farm (3 nights), Sarangkot Mountain Lodge (1 night) and Mountain Lodges of Nepal Dhampus (1 night, with dinner), with breakfast. | From US$3,290 |
What’s included
Included
- Airport pickup and drop by private car in Kathmandu and Pokhara
- Flights Kathmandu–Pokhara and Pokhara–Kathmandu
- Private helicopter Pokhara – Annapurna Base Camp – Pokhara, with breakfast at base camp
- Private car in Pokhara and to Sarangkot and Dhampus
- Five nights at your chosen level, with breakfast, and dinner at Dhampus
- Annapurna Conservation Area Permit
- Licensed guide for the lake, Sarangkot and Dhampus
- Airport taxes
Not included
- International flights and Nepal visa
- Travel insurance
- Lunches and dinners not listed above, and drinks
- Tips and personal expenses
- Hotel in Kathmandu
Optional extras
Not included in the price above. Mention any you’d like in your enquiry message and we’ll add them to your proposal.
- Paragliding over Phewa LakeA tandem flight of about 20–30 minutes from Sarangkot with a licensed pilot, weather permitting.US$ 100 per person, once
Dates & departures
Best from October to May. The helicopter flies early in the morning and only in good visibility; if Day 2 is cloudy we fly on Day 3 or Day 5 instead. Price per person, based on two guests travelling together and sharing a room.
Questions, answered
Do we need to be fit?
No. The only walk is about 30 minutes each way to the Dhampus lodge, on a village path with some steps.
Is the altitude a concern?
You spend about an hour at 4,130 m at base camp. Move slowly and drink water; most people feel fine. Tell us about any heart or breathing condition before you book.
Is the helicopter private?
Yes. It is chartered for your group. The price shown is per person for two guests sharing the helicopter.
What is the Dhampus lodge like?
A small lodge of about 14 rooms on the edge of the village, each with its own bathroom and hot water, and a garden facing the mountains. Comfortable and simple rather than a five-star hotel.
Is the price per person?
Yes. The price shown is per person for two guests travelling together and sharing a room. Tell us your group size and dates and we will send an exact quote.
Discover Annapurna: the complete guide
The route at a glance
Kathmandu → Pokhara by air (Day 1) → Annapurna Base Camp by helicopter and back (Day 2) → Sarangkot (Day 3) → Dhampus (Day 4) → Pokhara (Day 5) → Kathmandu by air (Day 6).
Luggage
Take a small day bag on the helicopter, and a small overnight bag for Sarangkot and Dhampus; your main luggage can stay at the Pokhara hotel.
What to wear
Base camp is cold in the morning, below freezing much of the year: bring a down jacket, hat, gloves and sunglasses. Pokhara is mild; Sarangkot and Dhampus are cool at dawn.
Enquire about this journey
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