Upper Mustang Helicopter Tour
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Date of Departure
Trip Information
Duration
1 days
Max Altitude
3,840
Difficulty
Easy
Starts from
Kathmandu
Trips Ends at
Kathmandu
Activity
Helicopter Tour
Explore the last forbidden kingdom of Upper Mustang, rich in Tibetan Buddhist culture.
Spectacular aerial views of the Himalayas, rivers, waterfalls, forests, and desert landscapes.
Visit the ancient walled city of Lo Manthang and the historic village of Tsarang with monasteries and palaces.
Witness colorful monasteries, chortens, and traditional Tibetan architecture.
Short, luxury helicopter tour, perfect for travelers with limited time or who wish to skip trekking.
Immerse in the remote Himalayan lifestyle and pristine landscapes in a few hours.
Upper Mustang Helicopter Tour Overview
Upper Mustang is the last forbidden kingdom in Nepal. It is the hidden gem residing in Nepal's Trans-Himalayan region. Upper Mustang Helicopter Tour lets you experience the blend of unspoiled Tibetan Buddhist culture and eccentric nature. You get them with a hint of adventure.
The travelers will fly, enjoying the majestic Himalayan view in the Upper Mustang Heli Tour. It has sparkling rivers, waterfalls, and dense forests. You will also notice the difference in the landscape of Lower Mustang are green and vibrant. But Upper Mustang is more like a dry and desert landscape.
This trip is 3 hours from Pokhara and 4 hours from Kathmandu. We will stop in two places, Tsarang and Lo Manthang, to visit the monasteries, villages, museums, and take pictures.
Tsarang is a peaceful village surrounded by mountains. It is popular for monasteries, ancient fortresses, and several chortens and mani walls. Lo Manthang is an ancient walled city, the capital of the former kingdom of Mustang. Here lie thousand-year-old monasteries and the palace of the King.
Main Attraction of Upper Mustang Helicopter Tour
As soon as you land in the pristine land of Mustang, you will get to witness the sublime view. Get the views of the Himalayas, rocky red cliffs, ancient caves, gray rolling hills, and sandy dunes. Venture through a walled city with carved wooden pillars. Visit the colorful Buddhist monasteries and chortens.
Mustang is also known as the "valley beyond the mountains." Like its name states, it is located beside the Himalayas. The Himalayas can be seen from here to the south. As Mustang is a remote region, it has limited time.
Do you want to skip the adventurous trekking in the Mustang region? Then the Upper Mustang Helicopter Tour is a perfect venture, which can be done in a few hours.
Far from civilization, the people of this region have developed their way of living in a small, populated village. Apart from its rich history, Mustang also falls in the region of the Annapurna Conservation Area. If your time, interest, and budget allow, we can add a couple of places to visit, like Ghar Gumba, Dhakmar, Gelling, and others.
Best time for Upper Mustang Helicopter Tour
The best time to visit Upper Mustang by Helicopter is Summer, Spring, and Autumn. Situated in the Trans-Himalayas, this region doesn’t receive more rainfall. So, it is safe to visit during the monsoon too.
Upper Mustang is a dry and desert-like landscape. So it gets very cold during winter, and travelers are not advised to travel to the region during winter.
Upper Mustang Helicopter Permit & Entrance Cost
Upper Mustang lies in the Annapurna Conservation Area. Since the region is prohibited due to its ancient values, special permits are required to visit. They can be obtained from a Government-authorized agency from Nepal Immigration.
The travelers will have to confirm the trip. They need to provide the required documents to the travel operator in advance. The permits will be applied for, and all the documents will be ready before you visit Nepal. You will get the permits from immigration upon arrival with your valid passport.
Similarly, individual travelers cannot get permits. There should be at least two travelers, and a group permit will be provided by Nepal Immigration. The special permit will cost USD 500 per person, and the Annapurna Conservation Area entrance costs USD 30 per person.
There is also a compulsion to take a professional guide with you. From Jomsom, a Nepal Government security person will travel further with you. It is mandatory from Jomsom.
Upper Mustang helicopter tour cost for a group is USD 4,000 from Pokhara and USD 5,000 from Kathmandu. But the prices may change sometimes, as per the conditions and Government rules. Himalayan Trekkers will provide you with prior notice regarding it.
Since this is a luxury tour, one may think of joining a group, but you will have to tell us in advance, and we will try our best to find one. But we are not sure because the Upper Mustang Heli Tour is not a regular happening trip.
What is Included / Not Included
- All required permits.
- Airport transfers in a private vehicle.
- Helicopter tour to Upper Mustang and return.
- Stop at Upper Mustang for sightseeing.
As for the Upper Mustang Helicopter Tour, it only spans up to 4 hours. And as such, it does not include any accommodation options. If you need a place to spend the night before or after the tour, we would be happy to help you find a hotel or lodge nearby.
Kindly let us know if you would require any of these services. We can offer you more services and estimated costs to make your travel as great as possible.
Meals during the Upper Mustang Helicopter Tour
The Upper Mustang Helicopter Tour is comparatively short and yet incredibly interesting. The trip takes approximately 4 hours of valuable time. For this reason, food is not covered by the tour package.
However, if you plan to have a meal before or after the flight, this can be arranged. It depends on your preference.
If you wish to have meal options included in your package, kindly inform us, and we will gladly assist in the arrangements at an extra charge.
Drinking Water during Upper Mustang Helicopter Tour
As a helicopter ride tour, bottled water is available during the flight. As such, passengers do not need to worry about drinking water. After we land in Upper Mustang, you can also buy drinking water in local stores and teahouses.
