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Fly higher than
the trail ever goes.

Helicopter journeys, scenic mountain flights and private heli treks designed around the way you want to experience the Himalaya.

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14+Years flying the Himalaya
10Signature routes
6,000+Guests flown
100%CAAN-licensed pilots

When to fly

Best windows by region

Everest Oct–Nov · Mar–May

Clearest skies and stable mornings for Kala Patthar, EBC and mountain flights.

Annapurna Oct–Nov · Mar–Apr

Sanctuary and skyline routes fly best outside monsoon cloud build-up.

Upper Mustang Mar–Nov

Rain-shadow valleys stay flyable longer; peak colour in autumn and spring.

Langtang Oct–Nov · Mar–May

Gosainkunda and valley flights favour the same clear-season windows as Everest.

The route board

Ten ways to
reach the high Himalaya.

From a one-hour scenic flight to a fully-guided heli trek into Upper Mustang — every trip below is flown or led by the same crews, year-round.

Heli Trek

Luxury Upper Mustang Heli Trek

6 Days 3,840 m · Lo Manthang

Trek the walled city of Lo Manthang and the arid trans-Himalayan trails of the former Kingdom of Mustang, then skip…

FromUSD 3,450 per person View trip →
Heli Trek

Everest BC Luxury Heli Return Trek

8 Days 5,364 m · Everest Base Camp

Walk the classic Khumbu trail to Everest Base Camp and Kala Patthar, then let a helicopter carry you back to…

FromUSD 3,890 per person View trip →
Mountain Flight

Everest Mountain Flight By Heli

1 Day · approx. 3–4 hrs total 3,880 m landing near Kala Patthar viewpoint

A one-day helicopter flight from Kathmandu past Everest, Lhotse and Ama Dablam, with a landing near Everest View Hotel for…

FromUSD 1,250 per person (shared) / charter on request View trip →
Mountain Flight

Everest Scenic Mountain Flight by Fixed-Wing

1 Day · approx. 1 hour flight Cruising past 8,849 m Everest at eye level

A one-hour fixed-wing flight from Kathmandu along the entire Himalayan skyline from Dhaulagiri to Everest and Kanchenjunga — the fastest…

FromUSD 220 per person View trip →
Classic Trek

Everest Panoramic Luxury Trek

10 Days 5,545 m · Kala Patthar

A fully-walked Everest Base Camp and Kala Patthar circuit paired with upgraded lodges and an easier pace than the standard…

FromUSD 2,590 per person View trip →
Heli Trek

Annapurna Base Camp with Helicopter Return

5 Days 4,130 m · Annapurna Base Camp

Trek through rhododendron forest and Gurung villages to Annapurna Base Camp, ringed by an amphitheatre of 7,000–8,000 m peaks, then…

FromUSD 2,150 per person View trip →
Mountain Flight

Annapurna Mountain Flight by Heli

1 Day · approx. 45–60 min flight Flyby near 4,130 m Annapurna Base Camp

A short helicopter flight from Pokhara into the Annapurna Sanctuary, circling Machapuchare and the Annapurna massif for travellers who want…

FromUSD 950 per person (shared) / charter on request View trip →
Heli Tour

Gosainkunda Heli Tour

1 Day · approx. 2–3 hrs total 4,380 m · Gosainkunda Lake

Fly over the Langtang range to the sacred alpine lake of Gosainkunda, held holy by both Hindus and Buddhists, with…

FromUSD 890 per person (shared) / charter on request View trip →
Heli Tour

Damodar Kunda Heli Tour

1 Day · approx. 3–4 hrs total 4,890 m · Damodar Kunda

One of the most remote sacred lakes in Nepal, high on the Tibetan-plateau edge of Upper Mustang, reached in a…

FromUSD 1,450 per person (shared) / charter on request View trip →

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Where we fly

Four regions. One crew.
Every valley, known.

Choose a region below to discover every heli trek, heli return and scenic flight we operate there.

Everest mountain region 01
5,364 m · Kala Patthar

Everest

Iconic ridgelines, glacier valleys and the world's highest summit.

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Annapurna mountain region 02
4,130 m · Sanctuary rim

Annapurna

Jagged peaks, quiet trails and the amphitheatre of the Sanctuary.

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Upper Mustang mountain region 03
3,840 m · Lo Manthang

Upper Mustang

Wind-carved cliffs, ancient villages and a desert above the clouds.

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Langtang mountain region 04
3,500 m · Kyanjin Gompa

Langtang

Alpine meadows, glacial valleys and close-up Himalayan panoramas.

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Heli treksHeli returnsScenic flights

Why fly instead of walk it all

The mountains don't care how you arrive.
Your calendar does.

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Days back, not comfort lost

A heli return trades a multi-day descent for a 40-minute flight — the same summit views, a fraction of the leave.

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Built-in weather contingency

Every itinerary carries a buffer day and an alternate ground plan, so a socked-in morning never strands your trip.

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Flown by CAAN-licensed crews

Our pilots and guides operate these exact valleys year-round — not a one-off charter booked for the day.

How a flight comes together

From enquiry to touchdown, in four steps.

01

Tell us your dates

Send your travel window and the summit or valley you want to see — we reply with routes that actually fit it.

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We read the weather window

Your crew checks the forecast against the route and confirms a flight date, with a buffer day built in.

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Pre-flight briefing

A short briefing in Kathmandu covers the route, altitude, and what to expect at each landing.

04

Wheels up

Board at Kathmandu or your trek's start point — most routes are airborne within 15 minutes of arrival.

From the cockpit

Moments from recent flights.

A glimpse of the valleys, ridgelines and landings our crews fly every season.

Everest region from the air
Everest skyline
Annapurna massif
Annapurna massif
Upper Mustang valleys
Upper Mustang
Langtang valley
Langtang valley
Helicopter over the Himalaya
On approach
High camp landing zone
High landing

From the logbook

What guests say when they're back on the ground.

4.9
★★★★★ Based on 312 verified trip reviews
★★★★★

"We stood at Kala Patthar for sunrise and were back at our Kathmandu hotel in time for a late lunch. I didn't think that was possible in the Khumbu."

Hannah WeissEverest BC Luxury Heli Return Trek · Oct 2025
★★★★★

"My knees would never have survived the walk out of Annapurna Sanctuary. The helicopter leg was smooth, and our pilot pointed out Machapuchare the entire way."

David OkaforAnnapurna Base Camp with Helicopter Return · Sep 2025
★★★★★

"Lo Manthang alone was worth the trip. Booking took ten minutes over WhatsApp with Sonam, and the whole itinerary ran exactly as planned, weather buffer and all."

Marta NowakLuxury Upper Mustang Heli Trek · Nov 2025
★★★★★

"Only had four days of leave and still got to see Everest up close. The Kathmandu briefing the evening before made the whole thing feel properly organised."

James WhitfieldEverest Mountain Flight By Heli · Aug 2025
★★★★★

"Our original flight got pushed a day for weather and nobody panicked — the buffer day they build in meant it barely affected the trip. That's when you know a company knows these mountains."

Priya NairGosainkunda Heli Tour · Jul 2025
★★★★☆

"Incredible views the whole way along the Himalayan skyline, and the pilot named every peak over the intercom. Would've liked a bit longer at the Everest View Hotel stop."

Lukas BergerEverest Scenic Mountain Flight by Fixed-Wing · Jun 2025

Before you book

Common questions.

Straight answers on weather, fitness and what happens if plans change.

What if the weather delays my flight?+
Every itinerary includes a buffer day. If the morning is socked in, we hold for a clearer window the same day or the next. If the route cannot fly within your buffer, we rebook or offer a fair alternative — you are never left stranded without a plan.
How fit do I need to be?+
Scenic flights and short heli tours need only basic mobility for boarding. Heli treks still involve walking at altitude on the ground segments — difficulty is listed on each package. Tell us your experience level and we will match a route that fits.
What about altitude sickness?+
Helicopters reach high elevations quickly. We brief every guest on symptoms, carry oxygen on relevant routes, and design itineraries with sensible exposure times. If you have a history of AMS, mention it when you enquire so we can plan conservatively.
Private charter or join a small group?+
Both are available. Many scenic flights and some treks can run as private charters for couples or families. Small-group departures keep the cost lower while staying intimate — group size is shown on each package page.
How far in advance should I book?+
Peak seasons (October–November and March–May) fill early. Two to three months ahead is comfortable for most routes; last-minute seats sometimes open when weather reshuffles the schedule — message us and we will check.

The same crews, year after year.

Our pilots and mountain guides fly these valleys full-time — not seasonal charters. Meet the people who'll be in the cockpit and on the ground.

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