Helicopter journey · Annapurna

Annapurna Base Camp with Helicopter Return

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

Heli Trek Annapurna

Duration5 Days

Max altitude4,130 m · Annapurna Base Camp

DifficultyModerate

Group size2–8 pax

Departs fromPokhara

Best seasonOct–Nov · Mar–Apr

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

Trip overview

The journey

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

At a glance

Trip highlights

360° amphitheatre of Annapurna I, Machapuchare and Hiunchuli
Rhododendron forest and terraced Gurung villages
Natural hot springs at Jhinu Danda
Helicopter return over the Modi Khola valley

Day by day

Itinerary

Day 1 1,940 m

Drive Pokhara–Nayapul, trek to Ghandruk

Trailhead drive followed by an afternoon climb into a traditional Gurung village.

Day 2 2,600 m

Trek to Chhomrong then Dovan

Enter the Modi Khola gorge toward the Annapurna Sanctuary.

Day 3 4,130 m

Trek to Annapurna Base Camp

Climb through Machapuchare Base Camp into the sanctuary amphitheatre, overnighting beneath Annapurna I.

Day 4 1,780 m

Sunrise at ABC, trek to Jhinu Danda

Dawn views of the full sanctuary, then descend to soak in natural hot springs.

Day 5 1,780 m → 827 m

Helicopter to Pokhara

Morning helicopter flight out of the valley back to Pokhara.

The path aloft

Route at a glance

01Drive Pokhara–Nayapul, trek to Ghandruk
02Trek to Chhomrong then Dovan
03Trek to Annapurna Base Camp
04Sunrise at ABC, trek to Jhinu Danda
05Helicopter to Pokhara

The fine print

Includes & excludes

What’s included

Pokhara–trailhead transfers and Jhinu Danda–Pokhara helicopter
ACAP and TIMS permits
Lodge accommodation and full board on trek
Licensed guide and porters

What’s not included

Kathmandu–Pokhara transport (flight or drive)
Travel and helicopter evacuation insurance
Personal gear, hot springs entry and tips

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 · Annapurna 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