Shey Phoksundo Lake Heli Flight
Shey Phoksundo Lake Heli Flight
Shey Phoksundo Helicopter Tour into the remote far western region of Nepal. One of the most beautiful Helicopter Flights. Dolpo Region with panoramic snow-capped Mountains and various kinds of landscapes. Phoksundo Lake majestic region of Dolpo. This remote area was made famous by Peter Matthiessen's book
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Nepal
Country Nepal
duration
Duration 4-5 hrs

Shey Phoksundo Helicopter Tour into the remote far western region of Nepal. One of the most beautiful Helicopter Flights. Dolpo Region with panoramic snow-capped Mountains and various kinds of landscapes. Phoksundo Lake majestic region of Dolpo. This remote area, made famous by Peter Matthiessen's book "The Snow Leopard", Open to trekkers since 1989 thus making it a must-visit destination. Dolpo has been captured beautifully on film by the renowned director Eric Valli in his mov...

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Shey Phoksundo Helicopter Tour into the remote far western region of Nepal. One of the most beautiful Helicopter Flights. Dolpo Region with panoramic snow-capped Mountains and various kinds of landscapes. Phoksundo Lake majestic region of Dolpo. This remote area, made famous by Peter Matthiessen's book "The Snow Leopard", Open to trekkers since 1989 thus making it a must-visit destination. Dolpo has been captured beautifully on film by the renowned director Eric Valli in his movie "Caravan". Phoksundo Lake is an alpine freshwater oligotrophic lake in Nepa's Shey Phoksundo National Park, located at an elevation of 3,611.5 m above sea level in the Dolpa District. Phoksundo Lake is sacred to Buddhists and followers of the Bonpo religion. This relatively easy trek involves no high passes and winds through Himalayan forests and traditional Tibetan villages. one of the most beautiful natural destinations in Nepal.

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Trip Overview Trip Facts

HELI AIRCRAFT DETAILS:

  • Helicopter: AS 350 B3E (H125)
  • Capacity: 1 pilot +5 Passengers
  • Max takeoff weight: 2250 kg
  • Power Plant : 1 Turbomeca Arriel 2D
  • Service Sling: 23000 Ft
  • Rate of Climb: 1818 fpm
  • Cruising Speed: 137 knots
  • Call Sign: 9N – AKP & 9N AKG
  • Flight duration: 2 hours approximately from KTM-Phoksundo total flight duration will be around 4-5 hours.
Trip Overview Trip Highlights
  • Deepest Lake of  the World
    • Surface elevation: 3,612 m
    • Area: 4.94 km²
    • Length: 5.15 km
    • Max. depth: 145 m (476 ft)
  • Karnali the longest and largest river in Nepal lies in this region
  • Dolpo the biggest district of Nepal
  • Oldest Monasteries in the World
  • Alpine Vegetation
Itinerary

1. Early Morning Transfer to Kathmandu Domestic Airport.

2. Fly from Kathmandu to Shey Phoksundo National park Above Dolpo ,Dhading, Gorkha ,mustang, kaski , Parbat ,Magdhi and Bhanke.

3. Fly approximately Two Hours from Kathmandu-Shey Phoksundo Lake Dolpo. Stop  Near Shey Phoksundo Lake for about an Hour explore the beauty of Shey-Phoksundo and enjoy your breakfast with Hot Coffee.

4. Fly back to Kathmandu via Jomsom Airport. Xtreme Climbers Airport representative will pick you up from the Domestic Airport Transfer to the Hotel.


Cost include Cost includes
  • Airport pick-up and drop-off by Xtreme Climbers Representative
  • 1 night Hotel 5***** in Kathmandu with B&B plan
  • 4-5 hours helicopter flight
  • Required necessary National Park fee
  • Breakfast in Shey Phoksundo Lake
  • All government and local taxes and restricted area permits.
  • Emergency oxygen available inside the helicopter
  • Service charges
cost_exclude Cost Excludes
  • Extra Adventure by Heli.
  • Flight Jomsom-Pokhara-Kathmandu
  • Hotels in Pokhara if needed
  • Personal nature expenses.
  • Tips.

 

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