Shey Phoksundo Heli Tour
Activities
Heli Tour
DURATION
1 Days 0 Nights
DESTINATION
Kathmandu Shey Phoksundo lake
MAX ALTITUDE
3589 Meters.
GROUP SIZE
4 Min. Pax
MEALS
No meal
ACCOMODATION
Day TripBEST TIME
Spring Autumn Summer WinterTRIP OVERVIEW
Dolpo Shey Phoksundo or in the more typical term ‘Phoksundo’ is a majestic lake beneath Kanjiralwa Himalayan and lies in the western part of Nepal, Dolpa district. The whole region of the Dolpa district is filled with magical landscapes and scattered pieces of beautiful lands, people, and elements (mountains, lakes, hills) are enough to astonish any visitor who embarks on a journey to this mystical land. Shey Phoksundo Lake is one of the best trek destinations you can go to in Nepal. The area is rich with wildlife that gives travelers the best opportunity to see some of the endangered species such as musk deer, snow leopard, blue sheep, Tibetan sheep, Himalayan Tahr, and so on. The place looks more mesmerizing with a view of the Kanjirawa Himal (6612m). Apart from trekking, these days Shey Phoksundo lake is also famous for the Helicopter ride. The Shey Phoksundo Lake Heli tour leads you to the beautiful far western side of Nepal which is why the Heli tour to Shey Phoksundo Nepal is considered one of the most beautiful Helicopter Flights. The flight leads you to the stunning ariel panoramic view of snow-capped mountains and landscapes. For those who like exploring nature but cannot go for treks and hikes due to inability and personal problems, the Heli tour is a great opportunity to get into nature and experience its beauty of it in a short period. Major attractions of Shey Phoksundo Shey Phoksundo National Park Shey Phoksundo Lake Tibetan culture in the village of Ringmo The mesmerizing view of the Jharana waterfall It is a restricted area, so helicopter flight permission needs to be acquired at least 07 days in advance. Documents required: Passport Copies Letter Trekking permit Terms & Conditions: The helicopter flights to the above sectors are dependent on weather conditions. The company reserves the right to cancel/postpone the flight in case of bad weather or any technical/emergencies. The pilot-in-command has the full authority to decide on the passenger weight, flight route, and ground time in each sector due to flight safety reasons.
Itinerary
Early in the morning, our tour guide will escort you to the domestic terminal of Tribhuwan International Airport. After reaching the airport, you will have to go through the security checks. Once the checking is done, our tour guide will do the briefing about the tour, and instruct us on what to do and what not to do during the flight. Then we will head towards the helipad and our flight will take off towards the Shey Phoksundo lake. The helicopter flies above the villages like Dolpa, Dhading, Gorkha, Mustang, Kaski, Parbat, Magdi, and Banke with the delightful mountain views of Kanjirowa Himla, Hiunchuli, and so on. Then the helicopter lands near Shey Phoksundo Lake. We will get an hour to explore the stunning Shey Phoksundo Lake along with enjoy the warm breakfast. Then we will approximately return to Kathmandu after spending quality time in Shey Phoksundo Lake.
INCLUDES
- Airport tax (USD 2)
- Breakfast at Shey Phoksundo Lake
- Passenger insurance, in case of appearance of any accidents during the Shey Phoksundo Heli ride
- Entrance fee of Shey Phoksundo National Park
- Depending on the weight, a charter for up to 5 people can be arranged.
- The fare of two way Helicopter flights
- First aid or oxygen during the time of emergency
- All necessary permits and governmental documents
- All Government, Vat, Service charge, and taxes are included.
- Airport pick & drop off service by Private Vehicle
EXCLUDES
- Items of a personal nature such as alcoholic drinks, cold drinks, laundry, Tips
- Accommodation and meals (lunch and dinner) except breakfast
- Travel insurance, personal items, and expenses
- International airfare & Nepal Visa Fee (You may easily issue Nepal visa on your Arrival).
FAQs
The Heli tour to Shey Phoksundo Lake can be completed in 3 to 4 hours but the tour duration totally depends upon the selection of the destination.
The Heli tour to Shey Phoksundo Lake is considered as of of the most beautiful Helicopter Flight. Therefore the heli tour to Shey Phoksundo is completely safe. As safety always comes first the team is ready anytime for the rescue suring the time of necessity.
To book a trip, you can kindly either contact us directly or email us at info@shivalayaholidays.com.
You may choose according to your convenience, you may either bank transfer, credit card, western union, or other options.
Yes, you will get your refund if you cancel the flight due to different circumstances.
Given the short period of time, we are unlikely to get altitude sickness. But in case of emergency our crew will provide your first-aid or transfer you to the lower altitude or Kathmandu if necessary.
Yes, the flights can get delayed or cancelled due to the bad weather or frequent rainfall. In case of cancellation, you will get your refund according to the refund policy.
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