Kathmandu-based operator · CAAN-certified pilots · Flying since 2012
Trekking to Base Camp takes twelve days. Flying there takes a morning — above the cloud, along the Khumbu Glacier, and down at Kala Patthar with Everest, Lhotse and Nuptse filling the horizon. Breakfast at 3,880 m, back at your hotel before lunch.
Five seats per helicopter. Clear-sky window: March–May and September–November.
The Everest massif from the Khumbu — photographed on one of our flights
Real footage
No stock footage and no computer imagery — this is the Khumbu from the air, filmed on one of our Everest region flights. You leave Kathmandu before dawn and are above the cloud before the valley wakes up.
Watch more footage10 ways to see the highest mountains on Earth — from a one-hour scenic flight to full trek-and-fly expeditions.
The fastest way to stand at the foot of Everest. Fly from Kathmandu, land at Kala Patthar or Base Camp, and enjoy breakfast at the Everest View Hotel — all in one morning. From $1,260 per person.
One hour above the Himalayas. Glide past Everest, Lhotse and Makalu with a window seat, expert commentary and a certificate to take home.
Trek the classic Khumbu route to Everest Base Camp at 5,364m, then fly back by helicopter from Gorak Shep. You skip the four-day walk down — and get the best view of the valley on the way out.
Walk up to Annapurna Base Camp through Gurung villages and rhododendron forest, then helicopter out of the Sanctuary to Pokhara in 25 minutes. Skip the 3-day descent.
Cross the dramatic Larkya La Pass (5,160m) around the world's 8th highest peak, with a helicopter exit from the remote Manaslu restricted area.
One-day helicopter pilgrimage from Kathmandu to Muktinath Temple. Bathe in the 108 sacred waters and witness the eternal flame — darshan without weeks of trekking.
Five days of Nepal's living heritage: seven UNESCO World Heritage sites, Chandragiri cable car and tandem paragliding over the Kathmandu Valley.
Your own helicopter, your own schedule. Fly to the Everest View Hotel for breakfast with Everest in view, up to 5 guests, back in Kathmandu by lunch.
Land inside the Annapurna Sanctuary at 4,130m and stand beneath Annapurna I, Machhapuchhre and Hiunchuli. A half-day flight from Pokhara, back before lunch.
Marry at 5,545 m on a private helicopter, with a Nepali toran and a photographer. Three 2026 packages, one morning, no trek.
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We're not a reseller. We're a Kathmandu-based Nepali operator — the same team that has guided over a thousand travelers through the Himalayas.
Every flight is run by CAAN-licensed pilots with thousands of hours in high-altitude mountain conditions. We check the weather before every single departure — no exceptions.
Single and twin-engine helicopters maintained to manufacturer schedules, with dedicated helipads at Everest Base Camp, Annapurna Sanctuary and Muktinath.
Shared flights cap at 4–5 passengers so every guest gets a window view. Private charters for 1–5 seats available on every route.
Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 26 traveller reviews on TripAdvisor — #8 of 78 tours in Kathmandu. Read every original review at the source, the good and the honest.
From your first enquiry to your airport farewell, a real team member in Kathmandu is reachable around the clock by phone and WhatsApp.
We are a Kathmandu-based Nepali company. Our guides grew up in these valleys — Sherpa, Gurung and Tamang mountain professionals.
Reach Everest Base Camp at 5,364m on foot — then skip the four-day walk down. Board a helicopter at Gorak Shep and watch the whole Khumbu Valley open up beneath you.
Real footage from our tours and the landscapes waiting for you — from our official YouTube channel.
Every review below is from a verified guest who flew or trekked with us. Read them all — then come write yours.
"This was on my bucket list for five years. Guide Ang Tenzing adjusted the pace perfectly when I struggled on the steeper sections. Tea house momos became my daily reward. The helicopter return over the Khumbu was the single most spectacular 20 minutes of my life."
"Booking the Manaslu Helicopter Return Trek was a last-minute decision I made 9 months ago, and looking back, I'd do it again without hesitation. What stood out was Jangbu's genuine passion — this isn't just a job for him. The heli exit from Samdo saved our knees and gave us views we'll never forget."
"This was on my bucket list for five years and it finally happened. Our guide Pemba negotiated better rooms at every stop — perks of booking with a local company. Seeing the 108 sacred waters from the air, then bathing in them, was profoundly moving."
"My second trek in Nepal, my first with this company — and it convinced me I'll come back. When my knees acted up, Ang Rita arranged a porter within hours. Professional and kind. The sunrise from Kala Patthar made me cry."
"The photos looked too good to be true. They're not — it's that beautiful. What I appreciated most: Ang Tenzing checked in with each of us individually every evening. Golden hour lighting on the mountains is something every photographer must see."
"I'm not usually a group tour person, but the Manaslu trek proved me wrong. The sunrise over the peaks on day 3 made me cry — no photo does it justice. Best guided trek I've done."
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