Annapurna Base Camp Helicopter Return Trek – 8 Days

After an early breakfast, you will board a tourist bus for the scenic journey from Kathmandu to Pokhara. The drive takes approximately 7 to 8 hours. Along the way, you can enjoy views of the Trishuli and Marsyangdi rivers, lush hills, rocky mountain landscapes, small settlements, and cascading streams.

For travelers who prefer to save time, we can also arrange a domestic flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara at an additional cost. The flight takes around 25 minutes, giving you more time to explore the beautiful Pokhara Valley.

Pokhara is renowned for its beautiful lakes, including Phewa, Begnas, Rupa, Dipang, Maidi, Khaste, Gunde, and Nyureni. From the valley, you can also enjoy views of magnificent peaks such as Annapurna, Machhapuchhre, Dhaulagiri, Manaslu, and Lamjung Himal.

After breakfast, you will leave Pokhara by jeep and drive toward Siwai, where your trekking adventure begins. From Siwai, the trail gradually leads toward Chomrong through beautiful Himalayan landscapes.

The route takes you through lush forests, traditional villages, and stone stairways. You will cross the Chomrong Khola via a suspension bridge before continuing through the forest toward Sinuwa. The trail then passes through Bamboo and Khuldighar before continuing toward the higher settlements.

As you progress along the trail, you will experience a mixture of steep ascents, descents, and forested paths before reaching Chomrong, a beautiful village situated on the slopes overlooking the Annapurna Sanctuary.

After breakfast, you will continue your Annapurna Base Camp Trek with Helicopter Return from Chomrong toward Dovan.

The trail begins with a descent along stone steps toward the Chomrong Khola, followed by a crossing over a suspension bridge. From there, the path climbs gradually toward Sinuwa and continues through dense Himalayan forests.

You will pass through Bamboo and Khuldighar before following the trail deeper into the valley. The route includes forested sections, steep descents, and gradual climbs as you make your way toward Dovan, located within the Annapurna Sanctuary.

Today's trek takes you deeper into the Annapurna Sanctuary as you travel from Dovan toward Deurali.

The trail passes through peaceful bamboo and rhododendron forests, with several waterfalls and streams along the route. Because of a nearby temple, loud noises are traditionally avoided in parts of the forest, creating a particularly calm atmosphere during the walk.

After reaching Himalaya, the landscape gradually changes as the forest becomes thinner and glacial rivers and open sections appear. You will continue toward Hinku Cave before following the trail toward Deurali. The route descends briefly toward the river before climbing again to reach Deurali, where you can enjoy impressive views of the surrounding valley.

Today is one of the major highlights of the Annapurna Base Camp Trek with Helicopter Return as you make your way to Annapurna Base Camp.

After leaving Deurali, you will gradually ascend toward Machhapuchhre Base Camp (MBC). From here, magnificent Himalayan peaks surround you from almost every direction, including Annapurna, Machhapuchhre, Gangapurna, and Hiunchuli.

The trail then continues through the Annapurna Sanctuary toward Annapurna Base Camp at 4,130 meters. The vegetation becomes increasingly sparse as you gain altitude, while the surrounding mountain scenery becomes more dramatic.

Upon reaching ABC, you will be rewarded with spectacular views of the snow-covered Annapurna range, Machhapuchhre, Hiunchuli, Singuchuli, Tent Peak, and other Himalayan peaks. As the area can be exposed to avalanche risks, your guide will advise you to follow the appropriate safety precautions.

After enjoying the spectacular surroundings of Annapurna Base Camp, you will begin your return journey by helicopter.

Instead of retracing the trekking trail, you will board a scenic helicopter flight from Annapurna Base Camp to Pokhara. The flight provides an incredible aerial perspective of the Annapurna region, allowing you to appreciate the dramatic Himalayan peaks, valleys, glaciers, and landscapes from above.

The helicopter journey offers a memorable and comfortable conclusion to your trekking adventure. After landing at Pokhara Airport, you will take a domestic flight back to Kathmandu.

Upon arrival at Kathmandu Domestic Airport, our representative will meet you and transfer you back to your hotel in Thamel. In the evening, you can enjoy a celebration dinner marking the successful completion of your Annapurna Base Camp Trek with Helicopter Return.

Your Annapurna Base Camp Trek with Helicopter Return officially comes to an end today.

A private vehicle will transfer you from your hotel to Tribhuvan International Airport approximately 3 hours before your scheduled flight. If you have additional time in Nepal, you can also extend your stay or arrange another adventure with us.