Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour

Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour

Introduction

Everest Helicopter Tour is one of the amazing adventure trips to explore the front eye view of the world’s highest mountain “Mt. Everest“ in 1 day (only 7 hours) from Kathmandu. And having breakfast or Lunch at Everest Viewpoint hotel, Which is the highest point best hotel in the world. 

We have an everyday group sharing or a private helicopter charter service at the best-guaranteed price. Meanwhile, Solo traveler, Couple, family, a friend can join this sharing helicopter flight to Everest Base Camp anytime.

Everest helicopter tour will not give a chance to rest your eyes for a second. You will have breathtaking views of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Pumori, and many more Khumbu Glacier.

Khumbu Valley is famous for Climbing, Trekking, and Helicopter tour. This is the homeland of First Climber of Mt. Everest “Tenzing Norgay” And women climber of Mt. Everest “Pasang Lambu Sherpa”. We can’t forget Edmund Hillary as well, who is a hero in the world. 

Everest region is home to yeti. Nowadays, we see Yeti’s skull in the museum “Khumjung Monastery”. Snow leopard, Red panda, Himalayan Goat, deers, Jharal, Pheasant, Tibetan snowcock can be seen in the Sagarmatha National Park.

There are two ways to see the best view of Mt. Everest in a short time.

1. Helicopter flight
2. Mountain flight 

Finally, Flying over the base of the world’s tallest mountain will save you lots of time of travel. This huge saving of time and energy is one of the main reasons that helicopter tours are becoming popular in Nepal. Heli tour is the best option for travelers having a short time period and those who are physically unfit for trekking in high altitudes.

Overview of Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour

Firstly, We will pick up early morning from your Kathmandu hotel to the airport. After that, you will fly by helicopter to Lukla.
Lukla Airport is the gateway to the Khumbu region. In Lukla, we have to refuel in the helicopter. After a short break, we will fly to Pheriche. From Lukla to Pheriche, you will have spectacular views of Konde, Thamasuku, Amadablem, Lobuche, Island Peak, Nuptse, and Lhotse.  Among them, you can witness sherpa culture, monastery, and the Buddhist religion. 

From Pheriche, we will fly to EBC through the  Lobuche, Gorakshep, and land in Kalapattar or Everest Base Camp. If there is no place to land the helicopter in Everest Base Camp, we will land in Kalapattar and fly over the EBC. 

In addition, Pheriche to Kalapattar to EBC to Pheriche views will be a lifetime experience for you. From Pheriche flight heading to Kalapattar, at that time Mt. Pumori and Pyramid will be just opposite to you. As our plan, our helicopter landing in Kalapatthar helipad, which is on the way to the Kalapatthar summit. You will have the best breathtaking views of Mt. Everest within 10 KM away, Mt Pumori in 3 km far, Lhotse in 11 KM distance and Khumbu Glacier, lake and Gorekshep valley views in very near.  

Almost finished Kalapattar and Everest Helicopter tour, Fly back to Syangboche (Everest Viewpoint hotel) for Breakfast. You will have breakfast with views of Mt. Everest, Lhotse and Ama Dablam. Inside the guest room, from the hotel, you can see Everest.   After enjoying the Everest Base Camp Helicopter tour, Fly back to Lukla. Short rest and heading back to Kathmandu.

Detail Itinerary

07:00 AM: We will come to pick up you ate your hotel in Kathmandu. You have to be ready at the hotel lobby. Driving to the airport might take around half an hour. 

07: 30 AM: At the International airport, we will take you to the domestic airport. Our helicopter member will be waiting at the airport with boarding passes. You will enter the same place where domestic airline passengers are also going to Check-in.

07: 40 AM: Visit our helicopter office then fill up an agreement form and signature. We will check your weight (please bring your passport or passport photocopy).

07: 50 AM: Drive Helicopter office to Helipad. If in case, bad weather in the mountains, the flight can be a delay. We want to make wonderful flights for you.

08: 00 AM: Flight from Kathmandu to Lukla by helicopter will be an amazing flight. You have the chance to see Manaslu, Langtang, Ganesh Himal, Gaurishankar, Makalu, Everest, and many other mountains. Flying over rivers, forests, typical Nepalese villages, and beautiful landscapes.

09: 00 AM: After a one hour flight, you will arrive at Lukla Airport helipad. Lukla is the transit point of the Upper part and lowers part of the Khumbu Region.   

09: 10 AM: Fueling at Lukla. Lukla is the right place for fueling Helicopter.  Above the Lukla, we will stop land helicopter at Pheriche, Kalapatthar, and Everest viewpoint hotel.  Again, fly back to Lukla. 

09: 30 AM: Flight towards Khumbu Valley, Namche, Tengboche, and Pheriche.  From Lukla to Pheriche helicopter flight, you will fly over alpine forest, Rivers, Sherpa Villages and houses, Mountain and peaks views. Tengboche monastery and Ama Dablam mountain are most beautiful.  

09: 55 AM: Arrival in Pheriche Village. Below the Pheriche village (4,200 meters) high, our helicopter can fly with 5 People. But over the Pheriche not possible to fly with five passengers.  So we will fly 2 or 3 people from here to Kalapatther or EBC. Other people waiting here for the turn.

Pheriche is one of the best viewpoints to see Everest and other mountains peaks. So easily you can spend a time here.

If you do chatter flight from Kathmandu, and less than 3 passengers, we will directly fly to EBC or Kalapathher.

For sharing the Everest Helicopter tour we will make two times a flight from Pheriche to Kala Patthar Or EBC.

10: 00 AM: Fly to Kalapattar. You are flying over the main attraction point during today's tour.  You will fly over Thukla, Lobuche, Gorekshep and Kalapattar (5555 m) landing. 

10: 10 AM: Arrival to Kalapattar, Landing in Kalapattar (5,555 meters) for Photos, Videos, and a short break. And overfly the Everest Base Camp.  Kalapattahar landing is our today's tour goal. Kalapattar is one of the best places to see Mt. Everest just opposite of you. Many trekkers also come to Kalapatthar to see Everest's views. On the middle hills of Kala Patthar, there is a small ancient pond. We will land our helicopter bank of heritage pond. In Everest Base Camp,   Every year there are no places for landing helicopters. We will fly over the Base Camp and Khumbu Glacier. 

10: 30 AM: Fly back to Pheriche. After an amazing Everest Base Camp Helicopter tour, you will back to Pheriche. Way back time, on the left side you have beautiful mountain views of Lhotse, Nuptse and on the light side Pumori and Lobuche Peak. 

10: 40 AM: Arrival to Pheriche. (10: 40 AM to 11:25 AM for  Kalapattar and EBC Helicopter flight for another friend), Note: You have to wait around 45 minutes for another passenger, who is going on a helicopter tour by another turn. 

11:25 AM: Fly to Syanboche and Mt Everest View Point Hotel.  Pheriche to Syanboche views is similar beautiful like a higher parts.  You have monuments of views of Sherpa culture, Buddhist monastery, mountain, peaks, glaciers, sub topical forest, valley views. 

11:35 AM: Arrival in Everest Viewpoint hotel (Have optional Breakfast or Lunch). Everest viewpoint hotel is the best hotel in the world to see Mt. Everest from room and restaurant.  Today's you have lifetime experience with us. Your breakfast/lunch with the world highest mountain views. 

12:20 PM: Ride back to Lukla. 

12:35 PM: Arrival in Lukla and Fueling.

12:45 PM: Fly back to Kathmandu. 

01:45 PM: Arrival in Kathmandu Airport and drive to the hotel. 

02:15 PM: Arrival at the hotel. 

2nd Phase Flight: Start 8:00 AM, End 3:15 AM (hotel to EBC to hotel)

Cost Information

Equipment

Kalapatthar or your helicopter landing palce is situated  at 5,460 meters high above the sea level. No matter what season you may decide for the trip. We would strongly suggest you to wear enough clothes to keep you warm. Also, remember to pack tight there’s no point carrying things that you won’t need. The essentials that we suggest you to carry or wear for the helicopter tour are:

1. Down jacket and thermal pants.
2. Woolen hat or any types of warm hats.
3. Warm gloves.
4. Wind proof trousers.
5. UV Sun glass.
6. Warm shocks with trekking shoes.
7. Scarfs.
8. A water bottle .
9. Camera to capture your beautiful journey.
10. Good Camera or smart phone.
11.  Suncreen and Some skin.
12. Light snacks, dried fruits and some chololates.
13. Day backpack.

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