Helicopter Tour

Overview

Gosainkunda is an alpine freshwater oligotrophic lake situated at the altitude of 4,380m in the Langtang National Park of Nepal. As per the Hindu mythology, Gosainkunda is an abode of the Lord Shiva and Gauri and is considered as the one of the holy sites in Nepal. Therefore, this site receives an influx of Buddhist and Hindu pilgrims throughout the year and especially during the Gangadashahara and the Janai Purnima festivals. Since the lake lies in the Dunche –Helambu trekking route, this site is also visited by lots of trekkers every year.

Normally, this religious site is 2 days walk from Dhunche, but the Gosainkunda Helicopter Tour  make it possible for you to complete the tour of this holy site in just 2 hours. Additionally, along with the lake, this tour also allows you to feed your eyes the beauty of Langtang range that includes the close up view of Langtang Lirung, Langshisha Ri, Dorje Lakpa, Sisapangma, Gaurishankar, Kimshung and Langtang Ri, and the aerial view of the beautiful landscape and the traditional settlement of Tamang people. This tour is perfect for time bound travelers and pilgrims (especially children and elderly), who cannot trek all the way up to the Lake.

Dhyanam India Tours Gosainkunda Helicopter Tour package includes private pick up and drop off service from and to the hotel in Kathmandu and airport departure tax. We can definitely make the arrangement of additional service requested, but at extra cost. We also make sure that the helicopters are equipped with a set of Oxygen system consisting of 4-5 liter cylinder of mountaineering oxygen, fitted with a regulator and hi-tech top-out mask, to provide instant help in case of emergencies.

Although, spring and autumn are the best seasons to plan Gosainkunda Helicopter Tour in Nepal, if the weather is good and supportive, it can be planned any time of the year. Enjoy the tour.

Outline Itinerary

  • Kathmandu airport to Gosainkunda

  • Max. 30 min stop in Gosainkunda

  • Gosainkunda to Kathmandu airport

Detail Itinerary:

Early in the morning, a private car will come to pick you up at your hotel in Kathmandu and transfer you to the airport. After the departure formalities in the airport, the helicopter departs from the Tribhuvan International Airport and heads towards the holy lake, Gosainkunda. The helicopter lands near the Gosainkunda Lake. The helicopter will stop there for half an hour allowing you to conduct any puja, Havana or take a holy bath. You can also enjoy the surrounding views and take pictures of the stunning mountains and the landscape. The helicopter will now depart from Gosainkunda and return to the airport in Kathmandu. From the airport, you will be transferred to your hotel.

Overview

Your visit to Nepal remains incomplete, if you miss a chance to get closer to the mighty Mt. Everest, the highest peak in the world. Normally, getting to the Everest Base Camp requires at least 12 days, which might not be possible for every traveler travelling to Nepal. Present health condition, physical fitness level and time might come in the way as well. Therefore, taking these obstructions into account, we offer the Everest Helicopter Tour package; a perfect solution to every  kind of traveler, to help fulfill their wish to see and get closer to Mt. Everest.

The Everest Helicopter Tour is probably one of the most exciting tour in the world. This tour in Nepal takes you from your hotel in Kathmandu to the Mt. Everest Base Camp and back in just 4 hours. It’s a once in a lifetime opportunity to admire the beauty of the Mt. Everest from the very famous viewpoint and the highest point of Everest base camp trekking, Kala Patthar, in the Khumbu region of Nepal. Along with the Mt. Everest (8,848m), this tour will also allow you to enjoy  the mesmerizing  view of a series of glorious mountains – Gauri Shanker, Langtang, Ganesh Himal, Dorje Lakpa, Shisa Pangma, Melung Tse, Jugal, Ama Dablam, Cho Oyu, Lhotse and Makalu and the astounding hills, rivers, glaciers, lakes, the settlement of Sherpa people and most part of the Khumbu region. You will also get a chance to have breakfast in the Khumbu region of Nepal.

Dhyanam India Tours the Everest Helicopter Tour package includes helicopter ride as per the itinerary, private pick up and drop off service from and to the hotel in Kathmandu, and airport departure tax. If you are looking for additional services, we can definitely make the arrangement (extra charges applicable). We also make sure that the helicopters are equipped with a set of Oxygen system consisting of 4-5 liter cylinder of mountaineering oxygen, fitted with a regulator and hi-tech top-out mask, to provide instant help in case of emergencies.

This tour entirely depends on the weather conditions in the Himalayas. However, Spring and Autumn are the best season to plan this exhilarating trip in Nepal.

Outline Itinerary:

  • Kathmandu to Lukla

  • Lukla to the Everest Base Camp/Kala Patthar

  • Everest Base Camp/Kala Patthar to Syangboche

  • Syangboche to Lukla

  • Lukla to Kathmandu

Detail Itinerary:

Early in the morning, a private car will come to pick you up at your hotel and transfer you to the airport in Kathmandu. Shortly after the departure formalities at the airport, the helicopter leaves for Lukla, the gateway to the Everest Base Camp. After refilling the fuel at Lukla, the helicopter heads towards the Everest Base Camp. The helicopter will either land at the Everest Base Camp, or Kala Patthar, depending upon the weather condition. At the base camp/Kala Patthar, the helicopter will only stop for 5 minutes. You can enjoy the surrounding view and take pictures quickly.  After enjoying the majestic view of the Mt. Everest and other snow capped peaks, the helicopter will now head to Syangboche for breakfast (30-45 minutes). The breakfast will be served at the Everest View Hotel. Along with the breakfast, you will once again get a chance to enjoy the beautiful Mt. Everest with its range. After breakfast, we will fly back to Lukla to refill the fuel required to get back to Kathmandu. After refilling the fuel at Lukla, we will now fly back to the airport in Kathmandu. From the airport, you will be transferred to your hotel in a private car.

We hope above information are good enough for you while planning to visit India. If you need more detailed information, please feel free to contact us. Our mailing address is: info@dhyanamindiatours.com