Helicopter journey · Upper Mustang

Damodar Kunda Heli Tour

One of the most remote sacred lakes in Nepal, high on the Tibetan-plateau edge of Upper Mustang, reached in a single day by helicopter instead of the week-long trek in.

Heli Tour Upper Mustang

Duration1 Day · approx. 3–4 hrs total

Max altitude4,890 m · Damodar Kunda

DifficultyEasy

Group size1–5 pax

Departs fromKathmandu / Pokhara

Best seasonMar–Nov

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

Trip overview

The journey

One of the most remote sacred lakes in Nepal, high on the Tibetan-plateau edge of Upper Mustang, reached in a single day by helicopter instead of the week-long trek in.

At a glance

Trip highlights

One of the highest and most remote pilgrimage lakes in Nepal
Flight over the Mustang plateau's canyons and cave villages
Landing at the lake for the sacred bathing site
Reaches a site that otherwise takes roughly a week on foot

Day by day

Itinerary

Day 1 2,720 m

Fly Kathmandu/Pokhara to Jomsom

Refuelling stop in the Mustang valley.

Day 2 4,890 m

Flight to Damodar Kunda

Continue north over the arid Mustang plateau to land at the lake.

Day 3 4,890 m

Time at the lake

Visit the twin sacred lakes and shrine before re-boarding.

Day 4 1,400 m

Return via Jomsom

Refuel at Jomsom and fly on to Kathmandu or Pokhara.

The path aloft

Route at a glance

01Fly Kathmandu/Pokhara to Jomsom
02Flight to Damodar Kunda
03Time at the lake
04Return via Jomsom

The fine print

Includes & excludes

What’s included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Helicopter flight with refuelling stop(s) and pilot commentary
Restricted area permit for Upper Mustang

What’s not included

Nepal visa and international airfare
Travel insurance
Overnight accommodation if weather requires an unscheduled stop

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 · Upper Mustang 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