Gosaikunda Helicopter Tour - 1 day

The Gosaikunda Helicopter Tour in Nepal is a thrilling flight leading to a pristine Gosaikunda lake surrounded by massive snow-capped mountains. It is one of Nepal's shortest yet most beautiful religious helicopter tours. The overall tour will take around one and a half hours with 40 minutes of flight duration. If you are short on time and want to visit sacred Gosaikunda Lake, then this Heli tour is the best choice. 

Gosaikunda Lake is the most famous pilgrimage site for Hindu and Buddhist devotees. Pilgrimages from many places of the country and even from India come to take a holy dip in the lake once a year. This pristine lake stands at an elevation of 4,380m inside Langtang National Park in Rasuwa district. Because of its altitude, almost half of the year, the lake remains frozen. The view of the frozen lake from above is truly breathtaking!

This trip is one of the best day helicopter rides from Tribhuvan International Airport's domestic terminal in Kathmandu. After a short brief regarding mandatory safety precautions, the adventurous flight begins. As you fly to the lake, you'll catch the fantastic sights of the Kathmandu Valley. Then, slowly you'll enter Langtang National Park. If you are lucky, you can even spot some rare wildlife species of Langtang National Park, such as Red Panda, Musk Deer, Himalayan Tahr, Snow Leopard, etc., during a helicopter tour. Also, from the sky, you'll witness the alluring views of colorful rhododendrons blooming amidst the oak and fir forests, especially during the spring season. 

No wonder, during this one-hour tour over the Langtang region, you'll see the area from a different perspective. Around the Gosaikunda Lake, there are 108 Kundas (Lakes), but you can witness mainly Saraswati Kunda, Bhairab Kunda, Surya Kunda, Nag Kunda, and Gosaikunda from high up in the air. You can also see the trekkers admiring the serene beauty of the lake when flying over the lake. The wonderful helicopter tour offers magnificent views of the Langtang and Manaslu Himalayan range, Ganesh Himal, Shisapangma, etc. 

Upon landing at Gosaikunda Lake, the stunning view of the lake with the surrounding massive mountain range will greet you. Through this helicopter ride, you'll not only get an incredibly unique view of Gosaikunda Lake or the area, but this is a thrilling and entertaining experience. In addition, this heli tour is the only way to enjoy the aerial view of more remote areas of the Langtang region. During the trip, a pilot will also share the rich history of the area and point out fantastic photo opportunities. 

In general, the Gosaikunda heli ride is doable all year round. However, the best time for the Gosaikunda Heli Tour is the spring and autumn seasons. The weather conditions are pretty stable with the warm and sunny day, making it easy to tour the lake. The mountain views and surrounding landscapes are at their best. Likewise, we don't recommend taking a heli ride during foggy and rainy weather as it’ll obstruct the views, making helicopter flight worthless. The Gosaikunda area is cold during the winter, the lake is also frozen, and the surroundings are covered in snow. However, the view of the frozen lake and surroundings covered in snow looks lovely. So, with good preparation and warm clothes, you can even have an amazing helicopter tour to Gosaikunda. This adventurous helicopter flight is perfect for every age group. It is specially designed for time or physical constraints and cannot make the arduous trek up the 4,380m/14,370ft; this short helicopter journey is worth taking.