The quickest way to get to the holy place of Gosaikunda in Nepal’s Langtang region is by Gosaikunda helicopter tour. The best aerial and ground views of high mountains, lakes, verdant forests, monasteries, and other locations are provided by this excursion. The duration of the helicopter ride to Gosaikunda is approximately three to four hours, which includes the time spent landing and flying.

Clearly, one of the top adventure activities in Nepal is a helicopter flight to Gosaikunda. By helicopter, the trip to Gosaikunda can be completed in as little as a few hours, whereas walking would take approximately seven to eight days. Similarly, taking in the scenery around Kyanjin Gompa (monastery) and savouring the traditional Sherpa breakfast will be included with this Gosaikunda helicopter flight.

Helicopter Landing At Gosaikunda Lake (45 Minute Of Ground Time)

Located 1,380 metres (14,370 ft) above sea level, Gosaikunda is an alpine freshwater oligotrophic lake. It is located in Nepal’s Langtang region and occupies 13.8 hectares (34 acres).

There are 108 lakes in the Gosaikunda arena, and on the outside is the Lauribina La pass, which is located at an elevation of 4610 metres (15,120 feet). The Trishuli River is formed as the lake melts during the six months that it is frozen, from October to June.

In a same vein, Buddhists and Hindus visit Gosaikunda Lake as pilgrimage sites. Take the quickest and easiest Gosaikunda helicopter tour in Nepal to explore this amazing natural and holy location.

Best Time For Gosaikunda Lake Helicopter Tour

February through mid-December are the ideal months to take the Langtang Gosaikunda helicopter tour. Other good times to go are April, May, September, October, and November. These are the months when the weather is ideal for helicopter travel and when the sky is still clear enough to see views of mountains and lush vegetation.

But when the weather is suitable for helicopter flight, the helicopter ride is also available in other months. Just be sure to check the weather prediction before making travel plans and leaving for the destination.

Gosaikunda Helicopter Tour Details

• Tour type: Helicopter excursion
• Grade for trip: Easy
• Location of trip: Nepal’s Langtang Valley
• Travel time: Approximately four hours
• Origin of the trip: Kathmandu
• Final destination: Kathmandu
• Maximum elevation of Gosaikunda is 4380 metres.
• 2460 metres is the average altitude (Langtang valley)
• 1400 metres is the minimum altitude (Kathmandu)
• Landing Point: Langtang Valley’s Gosaikunda Lake Site (near Kyanjin monastery)

The following items should be in your backpack: a long-sleeve shirt, a down jacket or windproof jacket, warm pants or layer trousers, a scarf, sunglasses that protect against UV rays, lip balm, light snacks (if needed), a sunhat, a camera, additional batteries and anything else you could need for the trip. But to keep your rucksack lighter, make sure you only bring what you really need.

Take advantage of RT’s flawlessly simple, dependable, adaptable, and time-efficient helicopter tour to Langtang Gosaikunda. We provide the travel schedule at a much reduced cost. Yet, if an itinerary is altered, the price could also alter.

Here, we provide a completely customisable insurance so that our clients can take pleasure in it on their own. Having organised treks and tours in Nepal for over ten years, we are among the approved helicopter tour providers in the country. Our staff comprises highly skilled, certified, licenced, and professional individuals who will put in their utmost effort to ensure your vacation is worthwhile.

Detailed Itinerary Of Gosaikunda Helicopter Tour.

06:00 AM – Meet up at your hotel and transfer to Kathmandu airport.

You will be collected from your accommodation by a representative of our firm, who will then drive you to the domestic terminal at Kathmandu airport. Following the completion of all airport procedures, such as security checks and weight inspections, you will board and head towards the helipad.

Here, the pilot will give you a briefing about the journey and the precautions you need to take while flying. As directed by the pilot, you will take your assigned seat in the helicopter and take off in the direction of Gosaikunda.

07:00 AM – Fly from Kathmandu to Gosaikunda lake.

You will take off from Kathmandu immediately and fly towards Gosaikunda lake. The flight from Kathmandu airport to Gosaikunda takes approximately 1 hour. While travelling, you will be treated to breathtaking views of high mountains such as the Ganesh Himal, Langtang Ri, and Dhaulagiri ranges, as well as valleys, a lush, green forest of rhododendron and bamboo, and groups of villages such as Syabru Besi, Dhunche, Thadepati, Kutumsung, Mangengoth, and so forth. If you’re lucky, the Langtang National Park arena may let you to witness rare species like red pandas and musk deer.

08:00 AM – Reach Gosaikunda Lake and explore.

You will have about ten minutes to spend exploring the surroundings around Gosaikunda Lake. Take full use of the dramatic vistas of snow-capped mountains, verdant, dark slopes, and, above all, lakes. Kundas (ponds) such as Gosai Kunda, Bhairab Kunda, Saraswati Kunda, Naga Kunda, Surya Kunda, and many more will be seen from an incredible angle.

08:30 AM – Fly from Gosaikunda lake to Langtang valley and have breakfast

You will take a plane to Langtang valley after touring the area around Gosaikunda Lake. From the lake site, it will take around ten minutes to go to the Langtang valley. While travelling, you will be able to take in aerial views of the stunning natural scenery, varied geography, and artistic and cultural landmarks.

You will have the best view of Kyanjin Gompa, one of Nepal’s most well-known, magnificent, and ancient monasteries, from Langtang Valley. The helicopter will stop for around half an hour in the Langtang Valley. Savour the traditional morning meal among Sherpas while taking in the sights of the hills and snow-capped mountains.

09:00 AM – Fly from Langtang valley to Kathmandu

The helicopter excursion to Gosaikunda concludes here. Following your delicious breakfast and photo ops, you will take out for Kathmandu. The trip from Langtang valley to Kathmandu will take approximately forty to fifty minutes.

When you lift off from Kathmandu, you’ll remember the entire helicopter ride as well as the surrounding towns, rivers, woods, and Himalayan landscape. The RT representative will drop you off to your accommodation in a private vehicle after you arrive at the Kathmandu airport. This concludes your helicopter journey from Gosaikunda to Kathmandu with us.