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| Starts at: Kathmandu | Ends at: Kathmandu |
| Trek Region: Langtang | Transport: Helicopter |
| Duration: 1 hours | Trip Grade: Easy |
| Max Altitude: 4,380 m / 14,370 ft | Accommodation: None |
Situated very close to Kathmandu is Gosainkunda Lake. Lying within the Langtang National Park, this mystical lake and beautiful landscape do not attract many trekkers, perhaps because of the logistics of getting there. Of course, it is easy to get there by helicopter.
If you are interested in mountains and lakes as well as Buddhism and mythology even older than Buddha himself, you will love this helicopter tour to Gosainkunda Lake.
Gosainkunda Lake is a freshwater lake and a UNESCO Ramsar site, meaning it is a wetland of international importance. But what is more exciting is that it is considered a holy site by both Hindus and Buddhists. Hindus believe the lake was formed when Lord Shiva thrust his trident into the mountain to get water. Mainly a quiet area, it comes alive at the full moon in August. Known as Janai Purnima, this festival attracts thousands of pilgrims who come to bathe and worship at the lake. If you don’t mind the crowds, this is a particularly colorful time to visit.
The helicopter tour leaves Kathmandu in the morning and takes 15 to 20 minutes to reach Langtang National Park. You will see mountains in the Manaslu range, Ganesh Himal range, Langtang Lirung, and some Tibetan peaks. Below lie the three lakes, Saraswati Kunda and Bhairab Kunda – named after gods and Gosaikunda Lake.
From the helicopter, you get fantastic views of these mountains and the landscape below, something you will never forget. Flying over Tokha, the Trishuli River, Dunche,, and Chanda Bari to finally reach Gosaikunda, the views from the helicopter of these landscapes below are astounding. And, of course, the majestic mountains surround you as you fly through the clear blue sky.
The helicopter lands at Gosainkunda Lake for around 20 minutes,, so you can take in the atmosphere and gather plenty of footage and photos.
There are two choices when it comes to helicopter tours; you can reserve the whole helicopter or just a seat on a group flight. The basic costs are given here, but seasonal costs may differ.
*Please note that it is only possible to obtain a seat on a group tour to this area during the busy Janai Purnima festival time (August). Therefore, we recommend that if you require a seat on a group flight at any other time of year, you book for the Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour. The EBC Helicopter Tour is more popular, and there are more flights departing regularly, so it is easier to obtain one seat.
5:45 to 6:00 am: Drive to Tribhuvan International Airport Domestic Terminal.
15 minutes
6:00 to 6:30 am: Boarding to the Helicopter
20 minutes
6:30 to 6:50 am: Kathmandu to Gosaikunda Lake Flight
10 minutes
6:50 to 7:20 am: Landing at Gosaikunda Lake
30 minutes
7:20 to 7:40 am:Gosaikunda Lake to Kathmandu flight
15 minutes
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It is not just our clients who go on these tours so we can source another helicopter for you. But please keep in mind for the Gosainkunda tour, group tours are only available during the Janai Purnima festival, which takes place around the full moon in August.
If you charter the helicopter, you can have all the seats for your people. The helicopters hold 5 or 6 people depending on weight.
The best time in terms of weather is to go in the morning.
This is a very busy time for pilgrims and locals and a popular time with tourists. We recommend you book as early as possible for this tour.
Due to the size of the helicopter and the demand for seats, no guide will go with you. However, the pilot will explain the landmarks to the passengers. If you decide to charter a helicopter and if there is a seat available, you can hire a guide to take with you. Please talk to us about that.
Please wear something similar to what you would wear for trekking. Trousers that are easy to move in (we don’t recommend tight jeans), a warm jacket, and walking shoes. A hat would be good for both sun and the cold.
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