Abc Trek With Helicopter Flight Back

By Author: Rabindra Adhikari
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With majestic snow peaks, pristine Himalayan ecology and facilities of lodge, the Annapurna base camp trek is the most popular trek in the Himalayas. Trekkers crowd at base camp to watch the sunrise view over the snow peaks standing at all 360-degree.

Those short in time, also take a helicopter flight to the Base camp and spend about 15 minutes before flying back to Pokhara. A helicopter tour of Annapurna base camp is one of the most popular tour activities to take from Pokhara.

While a trek allows trekkers to immerse into local culture and the charismatic landscape for days, helicopter sightseeing offers aerial view of the Annapurna sanctuary and Pokhara valley.
What if we combine a trek to Annapurna base camp with helicopter flight back. First it saves time and also the tedious downhill trek back to the trailhead. Secondly it offers short and scenic trekking with both land and aerial view of the Himalayas.
The Annapurna base camp with helicopter flight back thus makes it short, scenic and moderate in difficulty.

TREK ITINERARY - 5 days from Pokhara

The Short ABC trek with helicopter flight back ...
... /b> commences with a 4WD drive further into the valley before following the traditional trail. This trail traverses through the characteristic Nepalese villages, terraced farms, and verdant Rhododendron forests against the backdrop of the majestic peaks of the Annapurna massif. Witness the breathtaking 360-degree view of the snow-capped peaks and return to Pokhara via helicopter. The Annapurna base camp trek with helicopter flight back lasts for 4 nights and 5 days from Pokhara. The helicopter flight back avoids the arduous descent and travel on unpaved roads.

SAFETY FROM ALTITUDE

The journey is designed to minimize the risk of altitude sickness by avoiding the foothills and sticking to the established route at higher altitudes. Additionally, the itinerary allows for the option of resting at Machhapuchhre base camp and making a side trip to ABC if altitude sickness becomes a concern. This trek is typically recommended for experienced and physically fit hikers.

HIGHLIGHTS :

Short and scenic trek, just 5 days from Pokhara.
Sunrise view over the Annapurna from Chhomrong and Annaurna base camp.
 Trekking in the Himalayan foothills through one of the largest Rhododendron forests.
360-degree view of the Himalayan peaks with Annapurna I (8,091 m) and Mt Fishtail (6,993 m ) 
Aerial view of the Annapurna sanctuary and Pokhara valley.
Avoids tedious downhill and drive on bumpy dirt roads.