Langtang Valley & Gosainkunda Helicopter Tour with grand services of All Destinations Holidays is an exciting scenic flight to enchantment.
The helicopter tour visits both beautiful areas of Langtang and the Central Himalayas, in the comfort of a spacious seated chopper.
The shortest flight of scenic thrills in the harmony of stunning panoramic views of the Central Himalayas. An enjoyable flight at an air distance of 32 k.m. from Kathmandu city, a joy ride of a few hours. Landing at a magnificent settlement in Kyanjin Gompa a lovely picturesque place in the heart of beautiful Langtang Valley.
The lovely valley is enclosed by an array of high snow-capped peaks of the Langtang and Jugal Himal ranges. Includes views of Tibetan peaks across the border on the other side of the massive Langtang Himal.
A wonderful location, as well as a famous trekking destination for all types of people. The trek of a week duration on a pleasant moderate scenic and cultural trail. But less than an hour to reach the beautiful valley in the comfort of a Helicopter.
Kyanjin Gompa is situated within Langtang Valley above 3,860 m / 12, 664 feet high, surrounded by a series of peaks. Certainly, a place full of charm and beauty, which makes Langtang valley a popular trekking destination, after the Annapurna and Everest region. From Langtang valley, the Helicopter then heads towards high Gosainkunda, a holy place with a glacial pond.
Gosainkunda is one of the major pilgrimage sites for the Hindu religion, located at 4,381 m / 14,375 feet. Hindu visitors can perform religious rites and prayers, where thousands of pilgrims pay homage to the festival of Jani Purnima.
The religious events take place in August during a Full Moon time as per the Hindu Lunar calendar. During the flight from Langtang valley to Gosainkund, superb panorama of Langtang, Ganesh, and Manaslu Himalayas.
As far as Annapurna Himalayan range in the far west direction. After a glorious morning, return flight to Kathmandu, completing a marvelous Langtang Valley and Gosainkunda Helicopter Tour.
The most popular helicopter model for mountainous and Himalayan regions is AS Euro copter AS 350 and Ecureuil models. Much more efficient for smooth flights and safe landings on good available space. Seats for a maximum of 5 adult passengers as per altitude wise and temperatures on the landing site.
Ecureuil family namely AS 350 B 2 (2002 model), AS 350 B3 e (2012 model) & EC 130 B 4 (2002 model). Manufactured by Euro copter, France (a worldwide leader in civil and military helicopter production).
From 7 a.m. to a maximum of 10 a.m. air distance of 35 k.m. / approx. 22 miles.
Morning by 6: 30 a.m. All Destination Holidays staff receives you at the hotel for a short drive to Kathmandu domestic airport. After checking in with respective Helicopter Airlines, then a short walk to Helipad, greeted by airline staff and pilot.
Board in a small nice helicopter and get ready for an exciting joy ride, as soon the chopper lifts off. Grand bird's eye views of Kathmandu city and the valley along with an array of Himalayan peaks. Overlooking views of Manaslu, Ganesh, and Langtang Himal with Mt. Gaurishankar. The flight continues heading northwest, facing views of the Central Himalayan range of peaks.
Flying above rolling green hills and valleys covered in the dense coniferous forest of pines and rhododendron trees. The scenic flight continues towards Langtang Himal range to land at scenic Kyanjin Gompa, located within beautiful Langtang Valley.
Having time at Kyanjin a large settlement of Tamang an ancient and indigenous mountain tribe of Langtang region. Enjoy the spectacular panorama of Langtang Himal's range of peaks that surrounds the valley. After a refreshing stop for a hot drink within a wonderful environment, then get on board for your next adventure ride.
The Helicopter heads North East to land at Gosainkunda, a famous pilgrimage site for Hindus. A sacred place with a holy glacial pond believed created by the Hindu mighty Lord Shiva. Devotees with time here can perform the religious rites and prayer after an enjoyable morning fly back to Kathmandu.
Maximum of 5 passengers with one pilot, minimum of 2-3 passengers. For single person, it is like chartering the flight where cost comes higher than sharing with other passengers.
Yes, you can carry the packed breakfast, inform the hotel before you retire into your rooms in the night time. The next good place for breakfast is at Kyanjin before flying to Gosainkund.
Minimum of a week is needed to book the seat for this wonderful flight to Everest. But in some condition we allow booking a day before the tour departures if the seat is available.
Maximum of little more than a 45 minutes to land at Langtang Valley, having time for views. As well as for refreshing drinks then flying to Gosainkund with total hour approx. 1:30 minutes and fly back to Kathmandu.
The major mountains on this exciting flight seen are Mt. Manaslu, Ganesh and Langtang Himal with Jugal Himal range. As far as towards Annapurna Himalayas towards far west horizon.
