Upper Mustang Helicopter Tour
- 10 Days
Adult
Description
Duration
10 Days
Group Size
1-20+
Upper Mustang Helicopter Tour Overview
Included
- To ensure your safety and provide a smooth arrival experience, Asian Adventures offers complimentary airport pick-up and drop-off services for both international and domestic arrivals and departures.
- Representatives of Asian Adventures will be waiting for you at the airport with an Asian Adventures banner and your name placard for easy identification. The representative will also carry an official company ID card for verification.
- According to the trekking package itinerary, Asian Adventures arranges three nights of accommodation in Kathmandu in your selected hotel category, ranging from tourist-standard to five-star hotels.
- Asian Adventures provides experienced, government-authorized (licensed) high-altitude trekking guides throughout the trekking period.
- Surface transportation required during the trek and in major cities, as specified in the itinerary, is included.
- As per the itinerary, Asian Adventures arranges regular domestic flight tickets from Kathmandu to Lukla and Lukla to Kathmandu for trekking members and guides.
- During the trek, Asian Adventures provides comfortable accommodation in carefully selected tea houses (excluding chain hotels).
- Most lunches are taken along the trekking route, while breakfast and dinner are served at the tea house where you stay overnight. Asian Adventures provides clean and freshly prepared breakfast, lunch, and dinner, along with tea or coffee, from the tea house menu throughout the trek.
- To ensure your comfort and protection from cold weather, we provide clean and warm down jackets and sleeping bags during the trek.
- Asian Adventures allows up to 15 kg of personal trekking equipment per person, carried by porters, yaks, or mules during the trekking period.
- Since Everest Base Camp lies within the Sagarmatha National Park area, Asian Adventures provides all required national park permits.
- The Trekkers' Information Management System (TIMS) permit is mandatory for trekking in the Everest region. Asian Adventures arranges this permit for all trekkers.
- First-aid medical kits are provided for both trekkers and staff to ensure health and safety during the journey.
- Communication is an important safety factor in remote Himalayan regions. Therefore, Asian Adventures equips trekking guides with satellite phones for emergency situations.
- During your trek, Asian Adventures ensures clean, nutritious, and freshly prepared meals at tea houses.
- The quoted package price includes all official service charges, government fees, taxes, and VAT. There are no hidden costs beyond the stated price.
- Before departing Kathmandu, we invite you to join us for a farewell dinner at a traditional Nepali restaurant with a cultural performance. This provides a wonderful opportunity to experience Nepali culture and traditions.
- As a souvenir of your Himalayan adventure, Asian Adventures will present you with an Asian Adventures T-shirt, Pashmina, and company brochure before your departure.
Excluded
- Kathmandu offers a wide variety of high-quality restaurants serving Nepali and international cuisine. Therefore, lunch and dinner in Kathmandu (except the farewell dinner provided by Asian Adventures) are not included in the package cost and must be arranged by the client.
- Personal expenses such as snacks, packed foods, chocolates, energy bars, mineral water, soft drinks, energy drinks, alcoholic beverages, and cigarettes during the trek are not included. These items can be purchased individually according to personal preference.
- Expenses related to personal trekking equipment, laundry services, gratuities (tips), telephone calls, mobile services, internet usage, walkie-talkies, satellite phone usage, and other personal communication services are not included in the package.
- Trekking in the Himalayas is an adventurous activity conducted in remote mountain regions. For your safety, all participants must obtain comprehensive travel insurance before arriving in Nepal. The insurance policy should cover emergency helicopter evacuation, medical treatment, hospitalization, and other related expenses.
- International airfare to and from Nepal and the Nepal tourist visa fee are not included in the package cost and must be arranged by the traveler.
- Any additional expenses arising from unforeseen circumstances beyond our control, including natural disasters, adverse weather conditions, landslides, political disturbances, strikes, flight delays or cancellations, and changes in government regulations, are not included in the package cost.
- Costs associated with additional staff or services requested beyond those specified in the package are not included and will be charged separately.
- Any services not specifically listed under the "Package Includes" section will be considered additional services and will incur extra charges.
- Tipping is not included in the package price. Tipping guides, porters, and support staff is a customary practice in Nepal's trekking industry and is greatly appreciated as recognition of their hard work and service. The amount is entirely at the discretion of the client.
Travel Itinerary
Day 1 - Day tour Itinerary
Helicopter departs from Tribhuvan International Airport and lands at Mustang LO-MANTHANG where you can rest for an hour offers you beautiful views of snowy peaks and many more Himalayan. Then back to same Helicopter to Kathmandu airport. Overnight at 5 star Hotel in Kathmandu.
Kathmandu to Pokhara heli ride (30 minutes)
Pokhara to Jomsom (20 Minutes)
Jomsom to Mustang (30 Minutes)
Explore around Lo Mangtang (1 Hour)
Fly back to Kathmandu (1.30 hours)
Maps
Frequently Asked Questions
The Upper Mustang Helicopter Tour is a breathtaking journey to the ancient kingdom of Lo-Manthang in Nepal’s restricted Mustang region. It’s a perfect way to experience the dramatic desert landscapes, Tibetan-influenced culture, and centuries-old monasteries without the long overland drive or trek.
The tour can start either from Kathmandu or Pokhara. Most travelers choose Pokhara for a shorter and more affordable route, while Kathmandu charters offer a complete Himalayan flight experience with views of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges.
The round-trip flight from Pokhara takes about 2 to 2.5 hours including ground time at Lo-Manthang. From Kathmandu, the total duration is approximately 4 to 4.5 hours.
It’s a rare chance to explore the remote “Forbidden Kingdom,” home to ancient caves, monasteries, and Tibetan-style villages. The aerial views of Nilgiri, Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, and the barren cliffs of Mustang are truly unmatched.
Yes. Since Upper Mustang is a restricted area, travelers must obtain both the Restricted Area Permit (RAP) and the Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP). Your operator arranges these in advance.
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