Overview
The Langtang Helicopter Tour provides an extraordinary opportunity to explore the stunning Langtang Valley and its surrounding Himalayan landscapes in Nepal. Langtang Valley, located in the Langtang National Park, is known for its breathtaking mountain views, picturesque villages, and diverse flora and fauna. This helicopter tour offers a convenient and thrilling way to experience the natural beauty and cultural richness of the region within a short timeframe.
The Langtang Helicopter Tour typically starts from Kathmandu, where you’ll be picked up from your hotel and transferred to the domestic terminal of Tribhuvan International Airport. Upon arrival, you’ll receive a pre-flight briefing from your pilot or a representative of the helicopter tour company. The briefing will include safety instructions, important information about the tour, and an opportunity to ask any questions you may have.
After the briefing, you’ll board a modern and well-maintained helicopter specifically designed for high-altitude flights. The helicopter will be equipped with comfortable seating and large windows to ensure optimal views of the landscapes.
As the helicopter takes off from Kathmandu, you’ll be treated to mesmerizing aerial views of the city, with its bustling streets and iconic landmarks gradually giving way to the lush landscapes of the Kathmandu Valley. The flight towards the Langtang region offers a stunning panorama of terraced fields, dense forests, and meandering rivers, providing a glimpse of the rural beauty of Nepal.
As you approach the Langtang Valley, the helicopter will fly over picturesque villages inhabited by Tamang and Sherpa communities. These villages are known for their unique culture, warm hospitality, and traditional way of life. From above, you’ll witness the traditional houses, terraced fields, and the daily activities of the locals, offering a fascinating insight into the region’s rural lifestyle.
Continuing the flight, you’ll soar over the Langtang National Park, which is home to a wide variety of flora and fauna. If you’re lucky, you may spot rare species such as the Red Panda, Himalayan Thar, and various species of birds. The helicopter will take you closer to the majestic snow-capped peaks of the Langtang range, including Langtang Lirung, Dorje Lakpa, and Ganesh Himal, offering awe-inspiring views of these towering mountains.
Depending on the weather conditions, the helicopter will make a stop at Kyanjin Gompa, a scenic village in the Langtang Valley. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to disembark and explore the area on foot. You can take a short hike to the viewpoint, visit the ancient Buddhist monastery, and enjoy the breathtaking vistas of the surrounding mountains and glaciers.
After the ground time, you’ll board the helicopter for the return flight to Kathmandu. The flight back offers another chance to appreciate the panoramic views of the Langtang Valley and the Himalayan peaks. You’ll have ample time to soak in the natural beauty and capture memorable photographs of this remarkable region.
Upon landing in Kathmandu, you’ll be transferred back to your hotel, concluding your unforgettable Langtang Helicopter Tour. This experience allows you to witness the raw beauty of the Langtang Valley, immerse yourself in its cultural heritage, and marvel at the grandeur of the Himalayas, all in a relatively short span of time.
Tour Highlights:
Tour Overview:
Outline itinerary:
Thamel Marga Central Thamel Kathmandu (Google Map)
Duration: 30 mins
One of our representatives will pick you from the hotel with the sunrise and escort you to the Tribhuvan International Airport. During this quick drive, you can get closer to the morning life of the people in the capital.
Highest altitude: 3860m/12,664 ft
Duration: 30 mins
After completing the regular security procedure in the Airport, you shall board the plane. We will fly over the city’s suburbs soon greeted by green hills, scattered stone houses, thick forest, and sceneries like never before. As we fly north, we will enter the Langtang region with a spectacular ariel view of the Himalayas, Langtang National Park, Gosaikunda Lake, and lush rhododendron forest. After having a bird’s eye view of the area, we will land in Kyanjin Valley.
Highest altitude: 3860m/12,664 ft
Duration: 30 mins
As soon as we land in Kyanjin Valley, we will be welcomed with colorful Buddhist flags and a cold breeze of the Himalayas on our cheeks. You’ll be on the foot of Langtang Lirung (7246m/23772ft), Gang Chhenpo (6388m/20958ft), Naya Kangri (5846m/19179ft), and Dorje Lakpa (6966m/22854ft). The perfect moment to capture in your lenses! You’ll explore the Kyanjin Gompa monastery, which is believed to be six centuries old and has the statutes of Lord Buddha. You’ll get enough time to explore the lifestyle of the highlanders and the Yak Cheese Factory, carrying their tradition.
Highest altitude: 3860m/12,664 ft
Duration: 30 mins
After exploring the famous Kyanjin Gompa and the places nearby, with enough moments captured in your eyes and your lenses, we shall have one last ariel look at the place and fly back to Kathmandu. Your flight back won’t be any less thrilling. You’ll fly over the green hills to the city of temples, Kathmandu.
Duration: 30 mins
We shall land at the Airport after around an hour of the flight. Our representatives will help you complete the airport protocols and drive you back to the hotel. You can then celebrate this thrilling trip to the capital, Kathmandu.
The most suitable weather for traveling in the Langtang region is in chilly autumn (September to November) and beautiful spring (March-May). The roads and skies are clear then, and you will get an opportunity to relish some lovely panorama of the peaks. You will witness the enriched vegetation and get to see a pleasant environment.
Safety is our primary concern. Since the weather and landscapes of Nepal are very challenging, we do not fly without the comprehensive study of the wind pattern and the weather in the Langtang region. We execute our tour only with the green signal from our experts.
Before traveling to Nepal, you must first obtain a Nepal visa. Except for India, all travelers from other countries requires to have it. Once you are in Nepal, you can apply for this visa. Then, send your passport, which must be valid for at least six months after the tour begins.
While traveling to this region, you might require various documents of your information. Hence be careful about your documents while traveling to the Langtang Region. Some of the essential documents are:
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