Upper Mustang Helicopter Tour

Upper Mustang, a former kingdom, lies west of Kathmandu and borders Tibet. It is a forbidden kingdom of Nepal, but it lies in the Dhaulagiri district.

The distance from Kathmandu to Upper Mustang is about 462km by road. One can reach Upper Mustang by bus, jeep, and car via ground transportation. The distance from Kathmandu to Upper Mustang by air transportation or Helicopter is approximately 250km.

You can take a helicopter to Upper Mustang directly from Kathmandu. Boundless Adventure provides the latest helicopter model from Kathmandu. The helicopter tour is convenient and luxurious, allowing you to experience Upper Mustang’s beauty.

The Upper Mustang helicopter tour cost depends on various factors. Among different factors, group size dramatically impacts the price of a helicopter tour to the Upper Mustang. For the cost of the Upper Mustang, contact us via WhatsApp at +977 9851033819. We provide you with an exclusive group discount.

You can reach Upper Mustang through various means, including roadway and airway. For roadway, you can choose a Jeep, Car, or bus. For airway, you have the option of an airplane or Helicopter. Either way, you’ll have a unique experience of Nepal’s landscape.

It takes 1.5 hours to get to Upper Mustang by Helicopter from Kathmandu. You’ll take off from the domestic airport of Kathmandu, and a 30-minute scenic flight will take you to the walled city of  Pokhara and another  1 hour to get to Lo-Manthang in Upper Mustang.

April is the best month to visit Upper Mustang as the festival of Tiji occurs during that month. Travelers who visit Upper Mustang during April on the occasion of Tiji can experience the region’s unique culture. Nevertheless, you can see Upper Mustang every month of the year. However, we don’t suggest you during the monsoon session as the rainfall affects visibility during those months.

Upper Mustang requires a legendary officer to travel because the area is restricted, which is the hidden culture of ustang.  On the other hand, It is the Border of Tibet, especially for the security of the boundary.

The Upper Mustang is famous for its unique combination of culture, history, and natural beauty. Also, the desert-like landscape with treeless areas, mysterious history, various monasteries, and famous caves make the Upper Mustang famous. Furthermore, the Gurung and Thakali’s warm hospitality and unique culture are reasons for Upper Mustang’s famousness.

Yes, your helicopter lands at Lo-Mnathang, the capital of Upper Mustang. You’ll have a two-hour ground landing time to explore Lo Manthang, during which you’ll visit the royal palace and Buddhist culture.

You’ll land at Lo-Manathang, the walled city in the Upper Mustang. However, your helicopter flight completes with four landings. First, you’ll land at Jomsom to pick a legendary officer from Jomsom, and then it will land at Lo Manthang to explore the area for the second time. For the third time, the Helicopter again lands at Jomsom to drop off the legendary officer and refuel. In the last part, it lands at the domestic airport airport of Kathmandu.

The Helicopter’s ground landing time is two hours in Lomangthang. The Helicopter lands at Lo Manthang. Within two hours, you’ll experience the area’s local culture and explore the Royal Palace of Upper Mustang.

Yes, It is safe to travel Mustang by helicopter.  We guarantee your safety throughout your tour. For your safety purposes, we have hired an expert pilot. Also, we check the weather forecast before starting your tour so that you won’t have any problems during your tour.

Yes, every Helicopter has Oxygen. The Helicopter has a cylinder of oxygen gas for your safety and to reduce your risk of altitude sickness. Furthermore, you’ll have a headset to talk to each other on your Helicopter.

A maximum of four people can travel together on one Helicopter. The Helicopter has a seat for five people, but one seat is for a legendary officer from Jomsom. Thus, if there are more than five people in a group, let us know, and we’ll also manage two Helicopters.

Yes, you can land at Tcharang by then, but the cost will increase. We usually land at Lo-mangthang. You should decide before booking the trip.

Yes, permits for the Upper Mustang are mandatory. The necessary permits for the Upper Mustang are the Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP) and Restricted Area Permit (RAP). Boundless Adventure provides you with these permits without trouble.

The official language of Upper Mustang is Nepali. However, the locals speak Tibetan due to the local cultural and historical connection between Upper Mustang and Tibet.

Pre-monsoon (Spring) and post-monsoon (Autumn) are the best seasons for an Upper Mustang helicopter tour. The seasons are favorable for helicopter tours, with mild temperatures and clear skies providing the finest views. Winter is also favorable to those who want to experience snowfall, and views of the mountains during winter are excellent. However, we don’t suggest you travel in the monsoon season, as the heavy rainfall creates obstructions during your tour.

Unique landscape, culture, and mesmerizing views are the beauty of the Upper Mustang that attracts thousands of visitors each year. However, Deep gorges, desert-like landscapes, steep ridges, barren terrain, and towering rock formations add the allure of the Upper Mustang. The Annapurna, Nilgiri, and Dhaulagiri mountain ranges on the backdrop of the Upper Mustang are other beauties of the area. Similarly, the hidden unique culture and history are the other significant beauty of the Upper Mustang.