Helicopter Tours Manaslu Helicopter Tour with Samagaun Landing
- Duration
- 3–4 hours
- Max altitude
- 3,530 m (Samagaun)
- Group size
- Up to 5 people
Route: Kathmandu→Samagaun→Kathmandu
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Manaslu region · Village helipad
The main village below Mount Manaslu, the world's eighth-highest mountain.
Helicopter Tours Route: Kathmandu→Samagaun→Kathmandu
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Helicopter Rescue Service Helicopter Trek Samagaun is where Manaslu Circuit trekkers rest and acclimatise, with side trips to Birendra Tal, Pungyen Gompa and Manaslu Base Camp (about 4,800 m). Helicopters land here for scenic tours from Kathmandu, for trekkers flying out, and for rescues on the circuit. The village lies inside the Manaslu restricted area, so passengers who land need permits.
At 3,530 m (11,581 ft), the air is thin. Helicopter tours keep ground time short, and anyone who flies in directly from a low city should move slowly and tell the crew about a headache or breathlessness.
Helicopters fly all year when the weather allows. The clearest months are March–May and September–November. Morning flights have the best chance of clear views, because cloud usually builds by midday.
Samagaun (Manaslu) is at 3,530 m (11,581 ft) above sea level.
Landing area beside Samagaun village.
About 1 h from Kathmandu. Flight times depend on the route, the weather and any refuelling stops.
The clearest flying months are March–May and September–November. Morning flights have the best chance of clear views, because cloud usually builds by midday.
Trips that include Samagaun (Manaslu) start from USD 4,500 private charter. Shared seats cost less for one or two travellers; a private charter is often better value for a group.
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