Annapurna Sanctuary Helicopter Tour offers exciting views in all directions.

Annapurna Sanctuary Helicopter Tour offers exciting views in all directions. Tour to Annapurna Sanctuary in front lies the glorious Mt.Annapurna, Machapuchhre, and Hiunchuli, and below a magnificent view of more than 30 species of Rhododendrons blooming in different hues. A ring comprised of Nepal's 11 major peaks surrounds the high glacial basin lying north of Pokhara. A quiet and calm sensation is what many people say they find at this place, and it is believed by the locals that it is due to the divine presence of Hindu Goddesses Annapurna and Gangapurna.

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Annapurna Sanctuary Helicopter Tour / 05 Days - Outline Itinerary

Day 01: Arrive at Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA) Kathmandu (1300m).

Day 02: Kathmandu: Sightseeing and Trek Preparation.

Day 03: Annapurna Area Helicopter tour from Pokhara.

Day 04: Fly Back to Kathmandu.

Day 05: Farewell Friend (Final departure to your onward destination).

Annapurna Sanctuary Helicopter Tour / 05 Days - Detail Itinerary

Day 01: Arrive at Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA) Kathmandu (1300m)
Namaste & welcome to Mountain Guide Trek of Nepal. Upon your arrival, you will be greeted by a representative from Mountain guide Treks (MGT). After completing your custom formalities (Visa, etc) pick up your luggage and look for our representative with a Mountain Guide Treks and Expedition with the Group leader's name display board at the arrival gate. You will be then transferred to Hotel. After check-in, if time allows, you will visit the MGT office to meet your trekking leader as well as other participants and for final preparation for the trip. It all depends upon your arrival time. (Overnight at deluxe hotel on BB basis)

Day 02: Kathmandu: Sightseeing and Trek Preparation
The day after breakfast we will start a sightseeing tour with our professional tour guide to the several of most historical and spiritual Places in Kathmandu. Some of these landmarks are considered World Heritage historic Sites such as Durbar Square, the sacred Hindu temple of Pashupati Nath, the famous 'Monkey Temple (Swayambunath), and the Buddhist shrine (Buddha Nath) which is one of the largest Stupas in the world. After coming back from the tour there will be a pre-trip discussion with our trek leader and other team members. Mountain Guide Trek will brief you regarding your trek as well as we may have an opportunity to discuss any difficulties regarding our upcoming adventure. The rest of the time you could use it for traveling around the Thamel and shopping for needed equipment and other necessities. (Overnight at deluxe hotel on BB basis)

Day 03: Annapurna Area Helicopter tour from Pokhara.
You wake up early to enjoy your Annapurna Base Camp helicopter tour. After boarding the helicopter you fly over Mt. Annapurna and Dhaulagiri, Ganesh Himal, Manaslu, and Lamjung Himal. You stop briefly at Annapurna Base Camp to take pictures. Afternoon you will fly back to Kathmandu and transfer to the hotel. (Overnight at deluxe hotel on BB basis)

Day 04: Fly Back to Kathmandu.
After back to Kathmandu, Today is your leisure day, if interested you could buy some gifts from Nepal for your friends and relatives, you will visit some nearby shops or venture at Thamel for typical Nepalese goods which can be assisted by our guides or you can do it yourself too. If enthralled to explore some other areas of Kathmandu you could take some more time to do that today! Remember, we will be hosting a fantastic celebration "Farewell dinner" at a traditional Nepalese restaurant with Mountain Guide Trek staff for the successful completion of the Ganga Jamuna Trek! (Overnight at deluxe hotel on BB basis)

Day 05: Farewell Friend (Final departure to your onward destination).
Today is the last day in Nepal for this trip, you are saying goodbye to the mountains as the journey in Nepal, comes to an end today! There is nothing to do but trade emails with travel companions and organize the photos. If you have more time you can do some shopping or sightseeing. Approximately 3 hours before the scheduled flight a representative from Mountain Guide Treks will take you to the airport.

Cost Include

Airport pick-up drop service
All land transportation as per itinerary
One-day sightseeing tour in Kathmandu with license holder tour guide
3 night's hotel accommodation at Kathmandu in a deluxe hotel on a BB basis
2 night's hotel accommodation at Pokhara in a tourist standard hotel on a BB basis.
"Farewell dinner" before the day of your departure from Nepal.
Guest house/tented accommodation according to given itinerary (sharing in 2-bedroom) and 3 meals (Breakfast, lunch, Dinner) during the trek
Domestic air ticket (Kathmandu - Pokhara - Kathmandu, Pokhara - Jomsom - Pokhara)
Domestic air fare Tax
An experienced English-speaking trek leader (trekking guide), assistant trek leader (4 trekkers: 1 assistant guide), and Sherpa porters to carry luggage (2 trekkers: 1 porter) including their salary, insurance, equipment, flight, food, and lodging.
Down jacket, for a seasonal sleeping bag, Mountain Guide treks & Expedition kit bag/duffel bag, trekking map (down jacket and sleeping bag are to be returned after trip completion)
All necessary paperwork and permits (National park permit, TIMS )
A comprehensive medical kit

Cost Exclude

Nepal entry visa: you can get a visa easily upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu. (a multiple-entry tourist visa good for 30 days can be obtained by Paying US $ 40 or equivalent foreign currency. Similarly, multiple-entry tourist visas for 90 days can be obtained by paying US $ 100. Please bring 2 copies of passport-size photos.)
International airfare
Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu or Pokhara (and also in the case of early return from the mountain than the scheduled itinerary)
Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara because of early arrival, late departure, and early return from the mountain(due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary
Travel and rescue insurance
Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, water bottle, hot shower during the trekking, etc.)
Personal trekking equipment & clothing
Any donation and monuments entrance fee
Tips for guides and porters

Note:- The cost includes and excludes section may give you a better idea of how the trip is organized. Once you let us know the number of interested travelers and the departure date we would get back to you with the actual cost for the trip.