Langtang Helicopter Tour

Langtang Helicopter Tour is an amazing approximately 1 and 1/2 hours including ground time at Kyanjin Monastery 3,900 m (12,795 ft ) to the beautiful Langtang Kyanjin Gumpa village to and from Kathmandu.

We begin our heli ride from Kathmandu means you have great aerial views of the entire Kathmandu valley and the surrounding green hills. Slowly the flight goes up and begins to see the panorama Himalayas rising above the foothills. The aerial views of the hills, rivers and the cannons, local settlements, several cultural and historical monuments, ponds mesmerize you. The main attraction of the flight is the aerials of the tho hills and the clouds covering the gorge is breathtaking. A scenic flight out and into Kathmandu can be done any time of the year.

Despite the setbacks, Langtang is still recognized as one of the most loved travel destinations in Nepal. The Langtang National Park is Nepal’s first Himalayan national park and the country’s fourth protected area. The park carries an evergreen beauty of nature containing trees like oak, maple, and pines. Rhododendron flowers bloom all over the forest around the Spring. It is linked with Tibet Autonomous Region, in the north. The boundary follows two of the famous rivers, the Bhote Koshi and the Trishuli River. Langtang Lirung (7,234m), Langtang Ri (7,205m), Dorje Lakpa (6,966m), Loenpo Gang (6,979m), and Changbu (6,781m) are some of the highest peaks from the Langtang mountain range. 

We land at Kyanjin Gumpa village. Upon landing at Kyanjin Gompa, we will go for a short visit to the Kyanjin Cheese Factory which was established by the Nepal Government to support the Tamang culture and lifestyle. Once you are on the ground, the Buddhist prayer flags welcome you along with beautiful local settlements mostly made by stone and wood. The place is mostly inhabited by Tamang people. With a stopover time of 45min, it will be more than enough for us to interact with a few locals, take some memorable pictures, and visit Tibetan style monasteries enclosed by snow-capped mountains. 

The Kyanjin Gompa is the main attraction of the Langtang Helicopter Tour in Nepal, if not, it surely one of the exciting experiences of the trip. The Kyanjin Gompa lies in the foothill of Langtang Lirung, Dorje Lakpa, and Langshisha Ri peaks. After having our breakfast at Kyanjin, the tour comes to the end as we fly to Kathmandu airport. 

This short day trip to Langtang Kyanjin Gumpa village by helicopter is organizes by Mount Trails at a reasonable price including breakfast and necessary trekking permits. Join us for an amazing Langtang Helicopter ride and get an authentic experience of a lifetime.