Langtang Valley Heli Tour
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
Beautiful Himalayan range of Langtang
Interactions with local Sherpa peoples and their culture
Visit Kyajin monasteries
Beautiful sceneries of red rhododendrons and greenery of oak maples and pines
Langtang national park
Flight over Gosaikunda lake
Local cheese factory
View of as Mt. Langtang Lirung, Mt. Lirung, Ganesh Himal, Lakpa Dorje, Yala Peak, Naya Kanga,, and Mt. Gaurishankar
DEPARTURE DETAIL
Langtang Valley Heli Tour Private Helicopter day tour
USD 1250 Per Person. (If 1 Person in group)
USD 625 Per Person. (If 2 Person in group)
USD 415 Per Person. (If 3 Person in group)
USD 315 Per Person. (If 4 Person in group)
USD 255 Per Person. (If 5 Person in group)
Trip Itinerary
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Langtang Valley Heli Tour; Landing at Kyangjing Gompa, Tea-coffee and return to Kathmandu. | Kathmandu |
| 7:00 AmPick up from The Airport 7:30 AmCheck in at the Airport Boarding 8:00 Am Fly to Langtang 8:30 Am Approx, landing at the Kyanjing, Explore the Langtang and for 3o minutes. 9:00 Am Fly back to Kathmandu. |
Note: If above itinerary couldn't meet your needs, we can design a tailor-made itinerary to suit your needs. It is also possible to combine with some other activities such as Tibet tours, Bhutan tours, and Jungle safari in Nepal.
Trip Date & Cost
Heli tour cost Includes:
- All land transportation by Car, Van or Hiace. (Airport/Hotel/Airport).
- 0:30 Hours Helicopter flights; Kathmandu – Kyangjing Gompa – Kathmandu – with airport tax.
- Tea, coffee in Kyangjing Gompa and explore around.
- All official taxes and service charge.
Heli Tour Cost Doesn’t Include:
- Personal local transportation except above programs.
- Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu.
- 3 major meals breakfast, lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu.
- Personal Nature expenses.
- Airfare: to & from your country.
- Nepal entry, re-entry visa fees and international airport departure taxes.
- Personal travel insurance.
Equipment for this trip.
The following gives you a general idea of the trekking equipment and clothing needed for this trek.
This is a porter-supported trek. Two clients share one porter. We will supply you a trek duffel bag where you keep your heavy items and this bag is carried by the porter. You will need to bring your own daypack to be carried by you. In the daypack, you can put money, important documents, water bottle/bladder, camera, toiletries, sunscreen, notebook, etc.
The weight limit for the porter is 30 kg or 66 pounds. 15 kg or 33 pounds for each client. So, we recommend you to pack as carefully as you can and not exceed the weight limit. You can leave your non-trekking stuff at the locker facility in the Kathmandu hotel.
General
- 4-season sleeping bag
- Duffel bag
- Daypack
- Down jacket (Must have for mornings, nights and evenings, and for altitudes above 4,000 m; We can provide it if you need one but has to be returned after the trek.)
Upper Body - Head / Ears / Eyes
- Sun hat
- Wool or synthetic hat that cover the ears
- Sunglasses with UV protection
- Headlamp
- Neck warmer
Hand
- Liner gloves
- Heavier shell gloves
Core Body
- T-shirts
- Lightweight expedition thermal tops
- Fleece jacket or pullover
- Water/windproof shell jacket (Preferably breathable fabric)
- Synthetic sports bras (For women)
Lower Body – Legs
- Lightweight expedition thermal bottoms
- Nylon hiking shorts
- Soft shell and hard shell trekking pants
- Water/windproof trousers
- Casual pants
Feet
- Liner socks
- Heavyweight socks
- Waterproof hiking/trekking boots
- Light shoes/sneakers/sandals
- Gaiters (For monsoon and winter)
Medicines and First Aid Kits
(Please note our guide will carry the first-aid kit bag during the trek. However we still recommend you to bring your personalized first-aid kit as well.)
- Extra Strength Excedrin for altitude related headaches
- Ibuprofen for general aches and pains
- Immodium or Pepto Bismol capsules for upset stomach or diarrhea
- Diamox (commonly prescribed as Acetazolamide) 125 or 250mg tablets for altitude sickness
- Anti-infection ointments
- Band-aids
- Lip balm (At least SPF 20)
- Sunscreen (SPF 40)
Miscellaneous, but Important!
- Passport and extra passport photos (3 copies)
- Airline ticket (Please make a copy and leave one at our office in Kathmandu just in case if you need to change the date of your flight.)
- Durable wallet/pouch for travel documents, money & passport
- Water bottle/bladder
- Water purification Iodine tablets
- Toiletry kit (Be sure to include toilet paper stored in a plastic bag, hand wipes, and liquid hand sanitizer, towel, soap, etc.)
Optional
- Adjustable trekking poles
- Favorite snack foods (No more than 2 pounds)
- Paperback books, cards, mp3 player
- Binoculars
- Cameras (Memory cards, chargers and also batteries)
- Pee bottle for men and pee funnel for woman
This list is only a guide. While you are required to bring everything on this list, there are numerous options, brands, and versions of each piece of equipment. Use your experience and the listed features to find the best gear for you. Some of the above equipment can be easily found in stores in Kathmandu for cheaper prices.
Note: Tight fitting, figure-hugging clothing such as those made with Lycra can often be offensive to locals, especially to women. If you find these items comfortable as a base layer, please pack something to wear on top of them.
