Nothing is better than taking a helicopter into the remote far reaches of Nepal, on the way you get an exclusive view of the amazing Himalayan vistas (rather than from a small plane window for instance), and it also means that treks that take weeks to complete can be overflown in a few hours, meaning you can cover both the Annapurna Region and Everest Regions in one short trip. Just imagine flying off into the remotest corners of the country, possibly hundreds of miles away from any other tourist, having the views exclusively yours? Throw in a picnic, bottle of champagne and a big smile and you can imagine you are in for something very special indeed. Combine Kathmandu, the Kingdom of Mustang, overflying Annapurna Base Camp, a short walk in the foothills, a stop in the remote Langtang region for a picnic and a heli flight to Everest Base Camp. We use modern French Ecureuil AS350s, capable of flying to 16000ft, and fantastic pilots who are experts in flying at altitude to take you on your travels, along with the very best guides to make the most of your time in Nepal. It goes without saying that you will have time to walk through the foothills, and see the local life that eke out a living on the steep hillsides of the Himalayas.
Arrive into Kathmandu and spend the afternoon at leisure.
Today spend your day on a tailor-made tour of Kathmandu. Depending on your interests we will craft an experience that gets beyond the standard ways of seeing the city. Whether you like exploring markets and walking tours through the hidden corners of the city, or the main sights such as the Durbar Squares, Pashupatinath or Boudnath we will provide a guide that will make it all come to life.
We will take you to the airport where you will set off east to the Everest Region. You will land at Lukla where the helicopter takes on fuel before continuing higher to the remote hamlet of Tengboche where you can visit the local Tibetan Monastery, hopefully when the monks are in full chant. Continue up to Everest Base Camp before flying back along the stunning Gokyo Valley to Kathmandu. After a quick lunch you will fly to Mustang where you overfly this amazing high altitude desert from the air before continuing to Annanpurna Base Camp, a sanctuary surrounded by 8000m peaks. Land at the remote village of Ghandruk for the night.
You will wake to the Annapurna Range appearing out of the morning mist, being brought bed tea to make you feel at home. After breakfast, head off on your two-day trek through the Annapurnas, heading first to the village of Landruk on the other side of the Modi Valley. The trek takes about three hours, but you can head off on a longer day walk after lunch, or just sit back looking at the views.
Today you walk along the ridgeline to the small village of Majgaun, passing through local villages and farmland, famous for its intricately carved rice terraces. Again, the walk only takes about three hours with options for walks in the afternoon.
Your helicopter will land at Majgaun and will take you directly to the remote area of Langtang where you will stop for a short picnic, having the chance to see the skyline of another Himalayan region. Continue by helicopter to Dhulikhel, set on the ridge of the Kathmandu Valley with views over the whole vista.
We rather think you might like to put your feet up! Spend the day relaxing looking out at the view, or spending time in the superb spa.
It's your last day, so maybe take a leisurely day walk out in the surrounding villages, or even a quick cycle. We do think a visit to the nearby town of Bhaktapur is worthwhile, as it has some of the best medieval architecture in Nepal, perfectly preserved.