Helicopter journey · Langtang

Gosainkunda Heli Tour

Fly over the Langtang range to the sacred alpine lake of Gosainkunda, held holy by both Hindus and Buddhists, with a landing beside the water.

Heli Tour Langtang

Duration1 Day · approx. 2–3 hrs total

Max altitude4,380 m · Gosainkunda Lake

DifficultyEasy

Group size1–5 pax

Departs fromKathmandu

Best seasonOct–Nov · Mar–May

✓ CAAN-licensed operators
✓ Weather buffer day
✓ Private charter available
✓ Fully insured flights

Trip overview

The journey

Fly over the Langtang range to the sacred alpine lake of Gosainkunda, held holy by both Hindus and Buddhists, with a landing beside the water.

At a glance

Trip highlights

Landing beside the sacred Gosainkunda lake
Views of the Langtang and Ganesh Himal ranges en route
Short time at the Shiva shrine on the lakeshore
No trekking or overnight camping required

Day by day

Itinerary

Day 1 1,400 m

Hotel pickup and briefing

Early transfer to the helicopter terminal for the morning flight window.

Day 2 4,380 m

Flight to Gosainkunda

Fly north over the Langtang foothills, landing beside the lake.

Day 3 4,380 m

Time at the lake

Visit the lakeshore shrine and the surrounding smaller lakes before re-boarding.

Day 4 1,400 m

Return to Kathmandu

Direct flight back to Kathmandu, landing by late morning.

The path aloft

Route at a glance

01Hotel pickup and briefing
02Flight to Gosainkunda
03Time at the lake
04Return to Kathmandu

The fine print

Includes & excludes

What’s included

Hotel pickup and drop-off in Kathmandu
Helicopter flight with pilot and en-route commentary
Time on the ground at Gosainkunda

What’s not included

Nepal visa and international airfare
Travel insurance
Meals outside of the transfer

Before you board

What to bring

Passport and travel insurance details
Layered clothing for cold mornings aloft
Sunglasses and high-SPF sunscreen
Camera or phone with spare battery
Light gloves and a warm hat

From guests on similar routes

What flyers say

“Smooth flying, clear briefings, and the buffer day meant weather never stressed us. Exactly how a Himalaya operator should run.”

— Guest · Langtang route

“Private feel even in a small group. Pilot named every peak and the landing windows were handled professionally.”

— Guest · recent departure

Weather & cancellation

Every itinerary includes a weather buffer day. If the route cannot fly within your window, we rebook, offer an alternate, or refund according to the terms on your confirmation. See our Booking Policy.

Questions, answered