Everest and Annapurna by Helicopter
Seven days with two private helicopter mornings: breakfast at Hotel Everest View facing Everest, and breakfast at Annapurna Base Camp beneath Annapurna I. In between, Pokhara’s lake, an evening aarti and a night on Sarangkot ridge.
7 days · Signature · From US$ 6,100
Enquire- Duration
- 7 days
- Group size
- Private — 2 to 6 guests
- Best season
- Oct–May
Overview
This journey puts the two great mountain areas of Nepal into one week, without any trekking. You fly into the Everest region and into the Annapurna Sanctuary by private helicopter, each time for breakfast, and spend the days between in Pokhara.
From Kathmandu the first helicopter flies east to Lukla to refuel, then up the Dudh Kosi valley to Hotel Everest View, where breakfast comes with Everest, Lhotse and Ama Dablam in front of you. You are back in Kathmandu by late morning.
In Pokhara you watch the evening aarti by Phewa Lake, and the next morning a second helicopter climbs the Modi Khola gorge to Annapurna Base Camp. The trip ends with a quiet night on Sarangkot ridge and a sunrise over the Annapurna range.
Highlights
- Private helicopter to Hotel Everest View (3,880 m) for breakfast
- Private helicopter into the Annapurna Sanctuary (4,130 m) from Pokhara
- Evening aarti on the shore of Phewa Lake
- Sunrise over the Annapurnas from Sarangkot
- Dwarika’s and The Pavilions Himalayas on the Luxury level
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Day by day
Private transfer from the airport to your hotel: Hotel Barahi (Comfort) or Dwarika’s Hotel (Luxury). The rest of the day is free.
Early private helicopter from Kathmandu to Lukla (2,860 m) to refuel, then on to Hotel Everest View (3,880 m) for breakfast facing Everest, Lhotse, Ama Dablam and Thamserku. Back in Kathmandu by late morning; afternoon at leisure.
Short flight to Pokhara (about 25 minutes). With your guide, an easy afternoon by Phewa Lake, then the evening aarti at Barahi Ghat on the lakeshore, which starts at about 6 pm.
A morning private helicopter from Pokhara up the Modi Khola gorge to Annapurna Base Camp (4,130 m). Breakfast with Annapurna I and Machhapuchhre around you, then fly back to Pokhara. Afternoon free.
A relaxed morning, then a short drive up to Sarangkot ridge (about 1,600 m) for a night at Sarangkot Mountain Lodge, with the Annapurnas in front of the hotel.
Sunrise over Dhaulagiri, Annapurna and Machhapuchhre from the ridge. After breakfast, drive to Pokhara airport and fly back to Kathmandu.
Private transfer to the airport for your flight home.
Choose your comfort
| Comfort tier | Lodging | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Comfort | Hotel Barahi in Kathmandu (3 nights), Fish Tail Lodge on Phewa Lake in Pokhara (2 nights) and Sarangkot Mountain Lodge (1 night), with breakfast. | From US$6,100 |
| Luxury | Dwarika’s Hotel in Kathmandu (3 nights), a chalet villa at The Pavilions Himalayas The Farm near Pokhara (2 nights) and Sarangkot Mountain Lodge (1 night), with breakfast. | From US$6,980 |
What’s included
Included
- Airport pickup and drop by private car
- Flights Kathmandu–Pokhara and Pokhara–Kathmandu
- Private helicopter Kathmandu – Lukla – Hotel Everest View – Kathmandu, with breakfast at Hotel Everest View
- Private helicopter Pokhara – Annapurna Base Camp – Pokhara, with breakfast at base camp
- Private car in Pokhara
- Sagarmatha National Park entry and Annapurna Conservation Area Permit
- Six nights at your chosen level, with breakfast
- Licensed guide for your days in Pokhara and Sarangkot
- Airport taxes
Not included
- International flights and Nepal visa
- Travel insurance
- Lunches and dinners not listed above, and drinks
- Tips and personal expenses
- Sightseeing in Kathmandu (can be added)
Dates & departures
Best from October to May. Both helicopters fly early in the morning and only in good visibility; if a flight moves, we use the spare afternoon or the Sarangkot day to fly instead. Price per person, based on two guests travelling together and sharing a room.
Questions, answered
Do we need to be fit for this trip?
No. There is no trekking. You step out of the helicopter for breakfast and walk only a few metres at each landing.
Is the altitude a concern?
You spend about an hour at 3,880 m and at 4,130 m. Move slowly and drink water; most people feel fine. Tell us about any heart or breathing condition before you book.
Are the helicopters private?
Yes. Both helicopters are chartered for your group. The price shown is per person for two guests sharing each helicopter.
What if the weather is bad?
Helicopters only fly in good visibility. If your morning is cloudy we wait for a window or move the flight to the next suitable morning; the trip has room for this.
Can we add sightseeing in Kathmandu?
Yes. A guided day at Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swayambhunath, Pashupatinath and Boudhanath can be added on Day 1 or Day 6, or as an extra day.
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.
Everest and Annapurna by Helicopter: the complete guide
The route at a glance
Kathmandu → Hotel Everest View by helicopter and back (Day 2) → Pokhara by air (Day 3) → Annapurna Base Camp by helicopter and back (Day 4) → Sarangkot (Day 5) → Kathmandu by air (Day 6).
Luggage on the helicopters
Take only a small day bag and a warm jacket on each flight; your main luggage stays at the hotel. Helicopters carry limited weight, especially at altitude.
What to wear
Mornings at 3,880 m and 4,130 m are cold, often below freezing in winter. Bring a down jacket, hat, gloves and sunglasses; Pokhara itself is mild.
Permits
You need the Sagarmatha National Park entry for the Everest landing and the Annapurna Conservation Area Permit for base camp. Both are included and arranged for you.
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