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Nepal Helicopter Tour
Major Trekking Region
Mustang Helicopter Tour in Nepal
People who are restricted by time to trek for weeks in hills and mountains and neither had the opportunity to sightsee over Nepali mountain, this tour would definitely be benefited which offers panoramic views of Himalayas and natural beauties of Nepal. Outshine Adventure offers this tour only for you if you are looking for easier way to visit Nepal. Nepal, having high mountains and beautiful scenic countryside but is easily accessible by land transport, is known as "Helicopter Country." The helicopter services industry in Nepal is now well established with many types and categories of helicopters. The pilots are very experienced professionals with thousands of flying hours experience in Nepal. The helicopter service companies have excellent reputations and proven records for dependable emergency and rescue flight operations. There are eight Helicopter operating companies in Nepal.
North of Kagbeni generally known as upper Mustang looks similar to the Tibetan plateau with its yellow and gray rolling hills eroded by violent winds. It lies beyond the Annapurna massif and bordered on three sides by Tibet lies the ancient Kingdom of Lo, better known as Mustang. In local language, the name Mustang refers to the barren Tibet like region at the north end of the Kali Gandaki which is known to its inhabitants as Lo. Upper Mustang is the last of the untouched and ageless lands in the Himalaya, and here you will find Lo-Manathang, the only walled city in Nepal. Mustang is probably a Nepalese mispronunciation of the name of capital of Lo, the city of Manthang. The capital of Lo is named Manthang, which translates from the Tibetan as "plains of aspiration" Mustang's unofficial capital; the walled city of Lomanthang has its own King and thus is a Kingdom with in a Kingdom. Upper Mustang. The Land of the Loba people, was closed to non-Nepalese (except for a brief time in the 1950s) until 1992. It is now open for all.
| Area: | Restricted Area |
| Grade Info: | Easy |
| Season: | March-May; September-December |
| Activities: | Helicopter Tour |
| Total Days: | 4 Days |
| Gurop Size: | 1 to 9 pax |
| Days | Activities |
|---|---|
| 01. | Arrival at Tribhuan International Airport (TIA), transfer to hotel by our representative. |
| 02. | Departing from Kathmandu in the late afternoon after sightseeing of Kathmandu valley you will fly to Pokhara, one of the Nepal's most picturesque areas known for stunning mountain views. |
| 03. | Journey to Mustang starts early next day. You will cross fertile lowlands and hills draped with rhododendron and other flora. Fantastic views of Macchapuchre (6,994m) - the famous fish-tail peak, Dhaulagiri (8,167m), Tukuche Peak (6,920m) and many other mountains are in your sights. You will also fly over the Kali Gandaki river which, lying between Dhaulagiri and the Annapurnas, is the world's deepest gorge. Settlements in the Thak Khoa region dot the way; these tiny hamlets were part of the old salt trade route to Tibet once traveled by Mule trains. Then its on the Jomsom, a windswept Himalayan settlement, and north to the arid land of Lo, leaving the mountain behind. Lo is breathtakingly beautiful. The mountain views are stunning. Snow caped peaks covering an area of about 2,000 square kilometers tower over deep canyons, moraine valleys, windswept ridges, old forts and the Lobas - the people who dwell in Mustang. The Lobas are descendants of nomads from Western Tibet and were once ruled by their own raja (king) in this fabled Kingdom. Although the Lobas share many aspects of their customs and religion with Tibetans and Sherpas, there is a unique society. Some say it is more Tibetan than Tibet. During your forty five minute stop in Lo-Manthang you will see the walls that protect the ancient city, lined with prayer stones and lookout towers. Inside the walls it is a different world: old gompas (monasteries), finely carved wood pillars, beautiful images of Buddhist deities, and fine frescoes-a veritable treasures house of religion and cultures. Mustang is truly Nepal's last Frontiers. |
| 04. | Transfer to airport for final departure by our airport representative. |
Cost Detail
To quote you with an exact or approximate price, we need the number of persons in your group, the category of hotel, the mode of transportation (by plane or by bus or by jeep etc) & any alternation in your itinerary. Please co ntact us with these important details first so that we can get back to you on the cost.
- All grounded transportation, pick up / drop.
- Standard meals like Breakfast /Lunch/Dinner
- Teahouse accommodation/ Lodge in between trek.
- Fluent English speaking guide holding government license.
- Food, transportation, accommodation, salary, equipments for guide and porter.
- Trekking permit, TIMS, monastery fees, entry fees.
- Travel insurance for our staffs.
- Down Sleeping bag and Down Jacket if you don’t have any.
- Lunch and dinner in cities like Kathmandu/Pokhara.
- All kinds of drinks like beer, coke/fanta/sprite, and alcohol.
- Travel Insurance (Essential).
- Sweets like chocolate or deserts
- Nepal Entry Visa.
- Personal trekking equipment except stated above.
If desired, these items should be paid by the client(s).
Departure Dates
Departure dates and itinerary arrangements can be custom-tailored to your needs, so please contact us with your inquiries regarding your tour departure date.
I’ve just retuned to Kathmandu competing the Annapurna circuit trekking organized by Outshine Adventures. They provide me with an excellent guide Pralhad and porter Hari. They took care of me for over 15 days. First going at the adjective pace and then selecting very good guest house all the way until Pokhara. Pralhad also answered all my too many questions about Nepal, its culture and its people.
CARLOS PENALBA, Spain & New York
