This 4-hour Mardi Himal Helicopter Tour combines a guided day out with licensed leaders and a clear safety briefing before you start. You'll have time for the main activity, a simple lunch or snack stop, and the drive back to the city.
From Pokhara you fly the Mardi Himal ridge and Machhapuchhre’s west face, with a possible landing near High Camp or a viewpoint spur. The sanctuary and Seti valley sit below the skids. Mardi’s knife ridge and Machhapuchhre’s west wall are the flight line, with the Seti and the sanctuary below.
A short flight window and a lakeside return keep the day compact. Wind on the ridge decides whether you land or overfly. A landing near High Camp when wind allows, then a lakeside return, keeps the day short and scenic.
Helicopter sectors start from Tribhuvan or Pokhara heliports when those flights are part of your plan. Ground staff handle weight checks and security before rotors spin.
Check-in times depend on weather and aircraft rotation, so allow buffer around Kathmandu traffic on the way to the pad. Ground staff confirm the return slot before you leave the terminal.
Carry passport copies and dress in layers for open helipads. Weight limits per seat apply and are checked before boarding.
Insurance should name helicopter rescue or aviation sectors if you want cover for high-altitude flights. Tell the desk your weight in kilos before travel so the load sheet is ready at the pad.
A share of profits supports school students in remote villages, including communities on the Annapurna side you fly over. You'll leave a Pokhara hotel for the domestic airport, then lift over Sarangkot and the Seti toward Mardi Himal Base Camp.
We land at the ridge camp when wind allows so you can walk a short while under Machhapuchhre, Mardi Himal, and Annapurna South. Your licensed local guide stays with the group on the ground, and we'll turn back to Pokhara if the ridge pad is not safe.
Are you longing to take a short tour and searching for an incredible place full of otherworldly landscapes?
Then come with us on our Mardi Himal helicopter tour and enjoy the attractive region of Annapurna, the base camp of the 5587 m high Mardi Peak, abroad a sensational helicopter tour in Nepal.
There is plenty to see and do in our Mardi Himal helicopter tour, but there is no doubt that flying over all the natural wonders, glaciers, snow-capped mountains, rivers, and some of the best views in the world in a helicopter is unparalleled.
We promise this tour will be an extraordinary adventure for you in one of the enchanting lands on the planet.
Are you longing to take a short tour and searching for an incredible place full of otherworldly landscapes?
Then come with us on our Mardi Himal helicopter tour and enjoy the attractive region of Annapurna, the base camp of the 5587 m high Mardi Peak, abroad a sensational helicopter tour in Nepal.
Helicopter days use Tribhuvan or Pokhara heliports when those flights are part of your plan. Arrive with passport copies and buffer time for security and weight checks.
Weather holds can shift take-off; crews contact you as early as possible when slots move. Shoulder weeks need an honest weather call before high passes or dawn viewpoints.
Sturdy shoes, layered clothing, and sun protection suit most day trips from Kathmandu or Pokhara. Leave valuables at your hotel when possible.
Rain shells help in shoulder seasons even on short hikes. Briefings and equipment checks are part of the day rather than extra waiting time on the clock.
Hotel pickup or a meeting-point transfer applies only when transport is part of this trip. Thamel hotels are the usual meet point; drivers need flight numbers to meet you at the international terminal.
Share your hotel name and flight times ahead of travel so drivers can plan around Kathmandu or Pokhara traffic. Allow a little extra time after the trek before international flights home in case mountain roads or flights move.
Aviation and wind sports move to the next safe window when cloud, wind, or visibility is marginal. Monsoon cloud sits lower on the hills while winter brings ice on steps above village level.
The team contacts you as early as possible with another slot rather than pushing marginal conditions. Weather can shift daily plans, so your guide keeps a steady pace with regular breaks.
Plan about 3 hours door to door when transfers are included; shorter if you meet at the trailhead or airport. Trail conditions are checked each morning before the group moves.
Briefings and equipment checks are part of that window, not extra waiting time billed to you. Door-to-door time includes transfers when transport is part of the trip.
No prior experience is required when pilots or guides control the technical parts of the activity. Your crew would rather wait for a safe window than rush marginal weather.
Mention medical conditions when you reserve so the guide or pilot can advise on pace or participation before travel. Shoulder weeks need an honest weather call before high passes or dawn viewpoints.
Guided activity, safety equipment, and permits for the day are included when they are part of this trip. Permits for the regions you cross are arranged in Kathmandu or Pokhara when included.
Meals, tips, personal insurance, and optional extras are paid separately unless they are part of this trip. Domestic flights, porters, and airport transfers apply only when they are part of this trip.
International flights, Nepal visa fees, and personal travel insurance are not covered. International flights, visa fees, and personal insurance stay outside the trek package.
Optional video, extra jumps, or premium transfers are paid locally or as add-ons when offered. Hot showers, Wi-Fi, and battery charging in lodges are usually paid locally when offered.
Families join when children meet operator age and height rules for the specific activity. Tell us children’s ages when you reserve so the guide can confirm terrain and daily hours.
Share children’s ages when you reserve so the operator can confirm height and age rules for that activity. Tell us children’s ages when you reserve so the guide can confirm terrain and daily hours.
Thamel hotels or Tribhuvan airport transfers are common meeting points when included. Allow a little extra time after the trek before international flights home in case mountain roads or flights move.
Exact meet times are confirmed once your date is set; allow buffer for Kathmandu or Pokhara traffic. Thamel hotels are the usual meet point; drivers need flight numbers to meet you at the international terminal.
Comprehensive travel insurance that names your activity is essential before you travel. Medical evacuation and helicopter rescue should appear on your policy if you trek above 4,000 m.
Read policy wording before you fly so helicopter, jump, or river activities are named if you need that cover. Medical evacuation and helicopter rescue should appear on your policy if you trek above 4,000 m.
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About the centre
Kathmandu
You'll travel with a Kathmandu-based team that plans treks, peak climbs, helicopter flights, motorbike journeys, and cultural trips across Nepal, Tibet, and Bhutan. Routes range from classic teahouse walks and high passes to luxury lodge itineraries and longer expedition-style climbs, with departures shaped around how you want to pace the mountains.
Licensed guides and office staff train regularly on mountain safety and guest care. Porters are insured, fairly paid, and equipped for the trail, with sensible load limits on lodge routes. We work with remote communities through sustainable tourism, including support for education in village areas, so your booking helps local people as well as your own adventure.
Operated by Himalayan Adventure Treks & Tours, a partner of adventuro.
