The Upper Mustang Helicopter tour takes you to one of the most isolated and pristine locations in Nepal. The region is a hidden sanctuary of ethnic cultures and traditions of people living in the Himalayas. Notably, trekkers worldwide come for the Upper Mustang Trek, where they explore the secluded yet beautiful region. The trip requires a restricted permit in order to enter the Upper Mustang region.
The helicopter tour takes you to Upper Mustang in a short time, and you do not need to trek for days to reach the magical destination of Lo Manthang. The ride will first take you to Jomsom and then to Lo Manthang, where you can explore the glorious region for an hour. There, you will be able to witness ancient caves, fossil rocks, deserted landscapes, and the unique Tibetan culture. Undoubtedly, the Upper Mustang Helicopter tour is one of the most rewarding helicopter tours in the Annapurna region.
Itinerary
We will begin our trip at 6:30 am, where a private vehicle will pick us and transport us to Pokhara Airport. We will go through the security check and essential briefing before boarding the helicopter. At 7 am, we will take off from the airport and fly towards Upper Mustang.
Our helicopter ride will pass above the Kali Gandaki river and through various Himalayan mountains. We will first land at Jomsom at 7:45 am for the essential security checks and permits. It will take another 30-minute flight to reach the Lo-Manthang region at 8:15 am. After landing, we will explore the area for 45 minutes. At 9:00 am, we will board our helicopter and return to Pokhara. We will be back at our hotels by 10:30 am.
