Langtang Gosainkunda Helicopter Tour

Langtang Valley and Gosainkunda Helicopter Tour is a short and delightful flight within the close and unparalleled range of the Central Himalayas.

A great and exciting joy ride in the comfort of a small chopper allows visitors to enjoy a refreshing morning.
Langtang Valley and Gosainkunda Helicopter Tour takes you above the rolling green hills with dramatic views of the country’s landscapes.

The Helicopter flight is an opportunity to capture the Himalayan range of peaks at a mere distance, along with beautiful views of Kathmandu Valley.

Langtang Himal is the closest mountain range to the capital Kathmandu City, about 35 km of aerial distance.
The Central Himalayas and Langtang Himal arrays of peaks form the boundaries between Nepal and Tibet, China. One of the best ways to catch a glimpse of Nepalese rural farm life. As you fly to land at picturesque Langtang Valley close to the lovely settlement of Kyanjin Gompa. Located at a height above 
3,870 m/12,697 feet high, surrounded by a series of snow-capped peaks.
The views on landing at Kyanjin Gompa around Langtang Valley include the vista of Ghengu Liru with Langtang II at 6,571 m, with Langtang Lirung at 7,425 m. These are the main peaks of the Langtang Himal ranges, including the views of Kimshun Peak at 6,745 m.
The mountains extend to Shalbachum 6,918 m, as far as Jugal Himal in the east, with Dorje Lakpa 6,966 m. Visitors can enjoy the views with some of the mountains of Tibet, across the border.

After pleasant moments, encircled by the snow mountains, and catching the local cultures of the Langtang Valley natives. Then heading for the next and final destination to Gosainkunda, the Heli makes a swift, short flight. Reaching the southern ridges from Langtang Valley, where the glacial pond of Gosainkunda is located.
An exciting, and tranquil spot revered as one of the holiest of all the holy, pilgrimage sites. Once a year in the August wet monsoon time, a religious fair takes place at Gosainkunda. Thousands of Hindu followers visit to pay homage and bathe in the holy icy pond of Gosainkunda.

This sacred site is dedicated to the Hindu God Lord Shiva, who created the lakes and ponds around Gosainkunda. Enjoy the serene surroundings lined with staggering rocky cliff walls with snow peaks. It is truly, a wonderful site to experience.
Enjoy the serene environment around the mountain wilderness of Langtang and Central Himal Range. Overlooking, the views of Langtang, Ganesh, and Manaslu Himal as far as Annapurna range towards the far west.

Then the pilot leads you back to Kathmandu to conclude the refreshing morning activity on the Langtang Valley & Gosainkunda Helicopter Tour.

The Best Seasons for Langtang Valley & Gosainkunda Helicopter Tour:

The best seasons for Langtang Valley & Gosainkunda Helicopter Tour are spring and autumn/fall. The spring begins in March and ends in May, a lively time for pleasant flights and scenic views.

Most days are fine and clear, with enough sunshine hours from 6 a.m. onward until the Helicopter tour completes. It can get overcast in the late morning sometimes, with chances of light snowfalls. Days are much longer with sunlight hours, but cold mornings. Depending upon the altitude, with stops at a certain height.

Spring is the best time when wildflowers are in seasonal bloom, especially the rhododendrons of various species. Around, the mid-mills below from the Langtang Valley and Kyanjin Gompa.

The next best season is autumn/fall, when most mornings are bright, with sunny days for clear views. Autumn/fall starts from September to November, one of the high seasons in Nepal for outdoor activities.

The morning is fine, with a crystal clear blue sky, and morning times are cold, and chances of light snowfall sometimes. The helicopter tour, also be enjoyed during the winter times of Christmas and New Year Holidays.
Mornings are sunny and clear for views and walks, but cold temperatures in the morning with wind chill factor.

Detailed Itinerary:

Starting 5:30 AM to 8:30 or 9 AM. 
Morning skipping the breakfast for later after the Helicopter Tour, our staff and airport representative receives you from the hotel. A short drive of less than half hour to reach Kathmandu domestic airport terminal.

After checking at the airlines counter receiving the boarding pass, then proceed through security. As the flight is announced, then head for the Helipad, where the Captain and airlines staff of the Helicopter. Welcomes you, and getting introduced to the pilot and other passengers, then get on board. The seats are comfortable with enough space to stretch your legs on the back of Pilot seats. As the Helicopter lifts off from the ground enjoy the grand vista of Kathmandu city and the valley.
Surrounded by green tiers of rolling hills, dotted with farm terraces and villages, as the chopper heads higher. Overlooking views of the snow-capped peaks of the
Central Himalayan range, as far as Manaslu with Jugal Himal.

The Helicopter, then heads north-west over the valley, rolling hills and above the village and town of Dhunche. Then following north direction above the forest and rivers to enter a wide open Langtang Valley. The Helicopter after less than an hour makes a smooth landing close to Kyanjin Gompa, a nice settlement.
Kyanjin Gompa, situated in the heart of Langtang Valley with number of good lodge and restaurants. To cater the needs of the trekkers and visitors, enjoy the spectacular views of towering snow-capped peaks. As time permits for refreshing hot drinks, and snacks at nearby lodge restaurants.

After half hour or more as given time by the pilot, then get on board for short flight. The flight takes off with tremendous views of surrounding landscapes and snow mountain range0to land at Gosainkunda. A famous spot for Hindu pilgrimage and worshippers, a lovely spot with a glacial pond. Regarded as a holy site, where in the full moon time a festival called Jani Purne is held. 
Falls during the August around summer time of monsoon wet season, as per the Hindu Luna Calendar. A magnificent spot amidst a tranquil surroundings of high rocky ridges and snow peaks. After a glorious moment, less than hour flight brings you back to Kathmandu. Then concludes our marvelous Langtang Valley & Gosainkunda Helicopter Tour.