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Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour

Everest base camp helicopter tour

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Everest Base Camp Helicopter tour is an incredible aerial tour of the Himalayas. This stunning tour takes you to the base camp of the highest mountain in the world, Mt Everest (8848m). It is a great alternative tour for those who don’t want the hassle of long treks or are not able to trek the harsh terrains of the Everest region.

The tour starts with a 50-55 minutes flight to Lukla from Kathmandu. You will arrive at the pristine Himalayan landscapes in a luxurious flight over the mountains. We then stop at Everest Base Camp or Kala Pattar to observe and take incredible pictures of the entire Mahalangur Himalayan Range.

The Everest Base Camp helicopter tour with landing provides you with a bird’s eye view of the majestic Himalayan landscapes. You can also observe the bustling atmosphere around the Everest Base Camp. The Helicopter ride also passes above the lush green landscapes, dramatic valleys and scattered settlements of the Everest region.

Moreover, the thrilling helicopter tour can accommodate up to five people at a time. Everyone on the ride will get a window seat that offers you with incredible aerial views. You can either take a private ride or a group joining tour. The Everest Base Camp Helicopter tour is a perfect option for those who want to visit the natural wonders of the Himalayas in comfort and luxury.

We offer this stunning helicopter flight at a reasonable cost. The luxurious ride is worth every bit of your penny. So if you’re seeking a short trip to the Himalayas, then the Everest Base Camp helicopter tour is ideal for you. The stunning tour in the mountains is an experience of a lifetime. Read further for more information about this exciting aerial tour in detail.

Highlights of the Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour

  • Incredible Helicopter tour of the spectacular Everest Base Camp (5,380 m).
  • Majestic views of the entire Mahalangur Himalayan Range from Kalapatthar
  • Breakfast at the Everest View Hotel overlooking the stunning snow-capped mountains
  • Lovely aerial view of the lush pine and rhododendron forests
  • Observing the significant landmarks of the Everest region, including Khumbu Icefall, Khumbu Glacier, and emerald Gokyo lakes.
  • Exploring the cultures, lifestyle, and heritage of the Sherpa community.
  • Luxurious travel to the highest mountain in the world.

Relate Trips:

Lukla To Base Camp Helicopter | Annapurna Base Camp Helicopter Tour | Langtang Helicopter Tour

Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour Route

Everest Base Camp Helicopter tour with landing is an incredible one-day aerial tour that takes you to the base of the highest mountain peak in the world. Our trip starts early in the morning, with a stunning flight from Kathmandu to our destination of Lukla.

The scenic flight takes around an hour to arrive at Lukla and provides us with magnificent views of the snow-capped mountains all along. We stop at Lukla for refueling purposes and observe Tibetan-Buddhism influenced lifestyle and settlements of the Sherpa community.

We then continue our tour to Everest Base Camp as we pass above the lush forests of pine and rhododendron trees and some sparse Sherpa settlements. The breathtaking views of the Himalayan landscapes will enchant you. Besides that, astounding views of the Khumbu glacier, Icefall, and turquoise Gokyo lakes are significant attractions of the tour.

We can observe the incredible views of the highest mountain of the world including Mt. Everest, Mt. Amadablam, Mt. Pumori, Nuptse, Lhotse, and others. Besides that, we can also observe the bustling atmosphere around the Base Camp and take as many photographs as we can before making the return trip.

The Helicopter then stops at Kalapatthar for the 360-degree panoramic view of the mountains. The viewpoint of Kalapathar is famous for picturesque views of Mt. Everest (8848m). We then pass above the settlements of Lobuche and Tengboche to arrive at Everest View Hotel for a sumptuous breakfast.

From Everest View Hotel, which is the highest placed hotel in the world, we board the Helicopter for the ride back to Kathmandu. The fun and thrilling experience of the Everest Base Camp helicopter tour gets completed in just 4-5 hours!

The Final Say

Everest Base Camp Helicopter tour is an incredible Helicopter tour to the Base Camp of Mt Everest (8848m). This aerial tour is ideal for you, if you do not wish to trek the foothills of the Himalayas or are not able to trek the harsh terrains. Overall, this comfortable and luxurious tour in the Everest region offers you the greatest views of the Himalayas.

Overview

Phase 1: Kathmandu – Lukla (Fueling)

Flight Duration: 45 Minutes

Ground Time: 5-10 Minutes

Our staff will pick you up from the hotel in Kathmandu and transfer you to Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu from where you can board the helicopter flight. The Helicopter ride takes you on top of the highest mountains in the world and lands in Lukla in about 50-55 minutes. The Helicopter then continues its refueling process for 5-10 minutes.

Phase 2: Lukla – Everest Base Camp

Flight Duration: 25 Minutes

Ground Time: 10-15 Minutes

After refueling the process at Lukla, we resume our Helicopter tour to Everest Base Camp or Kala Patthar. The 360-degree panoramic view of the Everest Mahalangur Himalayan range from the Everest Base Camp is spellbinding.

Besides that, the fantastic views of Khumbu glacier, Tengboche monastery, unique Sherpa settlements, and others will enchant you. After exploring around the Everest Base Camp area for further 10-15 minutes we board the flight to Syangboche. The landing time also depends upon the weather conditions around the Base Camp region.

Phase 3: Everest Base Camp – Syangboche

Flight Duration: 15 Minutes

Ground Time: 30 Minutes

After exploring around the majestic Everest Base Camp, we continue our helicopter tour to Syangboche. The helicopter lands at the famous Everest View Hotel (highest placed hotel in the world) in around 10-15 minutes. We then have a sumptuous breakfast at the hotel.

The incredible views of Mt. Everest from the Syanboche viewpoint is another highlight of the tour. We explore the area for around 30 minutes, and take pictures of the Mahalangur Himalayan range and then board the helicopter ride back to Lukla.

Phase 4: Syangboche – Lukla – Kathmandu

Flight Time: 1 hrs 10 minutes

After having a delicious breakfast at the hotel, we take the helicopter ride back to Kathmandu after a brief stop at Lukla refueling. We observe the magnificent views of the snow-capped mountains and green valleys along our way back. After an aerial tour of 1 hour and 20 minutes, we arrive at the airport in Kathmandu.

Join Fixed Departure

We offer the Everest Base Camp helicopter tour on a private or a group joining tour. You will get guaranteed departures on every booking you make. The group joining tour can accommodate a maximum of 5 persons and are available on selected dates.

You can find a favorable date that suits your schedule and book your trip as soon as possible. If you cannot find a date that matches your schedule, you can contact us. We will manage a suitable date for your trip.

Other Region Helicopter tour

Helicopter tour to Annapurna Base Camp

Helicopter tour to Langtang Region 

Itinerary

Day 1 :

Phase 1: Kathmandu – Lukla (Fueling)
Flight Duration: 45 Minutes
Ground Time: 5-10 Minutes

Phase 2: Lukla – Everest Base Camp
Flight Duration: 25 Minutes
Ground Time: 10-15 Minutes

Phase 3: Everest Base Camp – Syangboche
Flight Duration: 15 Minutes
Ground Time: 30 Minutes

Phase 4: Syangboche – Lukla – Kathmandu
Flight Time: 1 hrs 10 minutes

Cost includes

  • Helicopter ride and sightseeing tour as per the itinerary
  • Emergency oxygen
  • Sagarmatha National park entry permit
  • All government taxes

Cost excludes

  • Travel insurance
  • Meals and drinks
  • Airport tax
  • Breakfast in Syanboche viewpoint

When Is The Best Time For The Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour?

The weather in the Himalayas is an unpredictable phenomenon. A bright sunny day can change into a foggy afternoon within hours, making the helicopter flight impossible. The months of autumn and spring provide the best weather conditions. You will have a better chance of having a risk-free tour and avoiding unwanted weather delays.

The months of March to June in the spring season means the wildflowers bloom all over hills providing a beautiful pink and red scenario. The daytime temperatures range around 15 to 20 degree celsius, which is perfect for a trekking adventure. However, the morning and the evenings are colder, with temperatures ranging around 0 to -5 degrees celsius.

Everest Base Camp Helicopter tour in the autumn months of September to November is an incredible adventure. The autumn also brings some heavy snowfalls providing the best scenario of the mountains. Moreover, the temperatures around the Everest region range around 15 to 20 degrees Celsius during the daytime. The temperatures range around -5 to -10 degrees celsius in the mornings and at night.

The monsoon season comes with frequent rainfall which further leads to weather delays. Winter season offers heavy snowfall in the region. However, the entire Everest region looks like a snowy wonderland in winters.

Why Should You Take the Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour?

Panoramic Mountain Vista

The Everest region provides panoramic mountain vista of the entire Everest region. The awe-inspiring views of the mountains, Himalayan rivers, glacial lakes, waterfalls, and others will enchant you.

Furthermore, you also have the opportunity to observe various Buddhist monasteries and Sherpa settlements of the region. These are the prime attraction of the Mt. Everest Base Camp tour.

Customizable Trip

The trip is easily customizable, with both private and group joining options. The private trip is ideal for those who want a lovely trip with their friends and family. In the private tour, you can also get in the cockpit area to take incredible pictures of the mountains.

The group joining tour, on the other hand, is relatively cheaper and can accommodate a maximum of 5 people. Thus, this Mount Everest Base Camp helicopter flight landing tour is one of the best Helicopter tours in the Everest region.

Opportunity for Incredible Pictures

The Everest Base Camp tour is an opportunity to click incredible pictures of the snow capped mountains of the Everest region. There is immense scope for avid photographers to click outstanding images from up above.

You can also indulge in spectacular stock photography from the Everest Base Camp and the Kalapathar viewpoint.

Up Close View

This low altitude Everest Base Camp helicopter tour with landing takes you closer to the mountains as compared to Mt. Everest mountain flight. The close proximity of the Helicopter ride makes the trip quite attractive. You will get the up close views of the mountains from the Helicopter ride.

Smooth Ride and Landing

Our Everest Base Camp helicopter flight landing tour has a smooth ride and safe landing. The helicopter ride from Kathmandu to Lukla is run and managed by highly experienced pilots and crew members. You will experience a pleasant ride in the mountains on this helicopter tour.

What is the Packing List Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour?

The Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour with landing is a single day helicopter tour to the Base Camp of the highest mountain in the world, Mt. Everest. You do not require heavy gear and equipment during the Everest Base Camp helicopter tour.

However, you should wear warm clothes to protect yourself from the cold weather conditions. Some of the essential items required for the trip are as follows:

  • Insulating down jacket
  • Wind/waterproof down jacket
  • Woollen Gloves, socks and hats
  • Thermal wears
  • Fleece jacket
  • Sunscreens
  • Sunglasses
  • A camera
  • Snacks, chocolates, dry fruits
  • Bottled water
  • You should wear seat belts at all times during the tour
  • You should not leave your designated seats during the Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour
  • Do not throw out any objects from Helicopter
  • You should not stand during the Helicopter tour
  • Do not move to the back of the Helicopter near the Rotor fan
  • Do not smoke during the flight without the permission of the flight captain
  • The Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour with landing depends upon the weather conditions
  • If the conditions are favorable, you can ask for extra minutes to observe and take stunning pictures of the majestic Himalayan landscapes
  • Mount Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour is notorious for flight delays and cancellation.
  • The tour is only possible in favorable weather conditions.
  • You can customize the trip based on your requirements
  • The Helicopter flight may land at the next convenient place if landing at the Everest Base Camp or Kalapathar is not possible
  • The Helicopter flight gets rescheduled to next favorable day if the flight gets delayed due to adverse weather conditions

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Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour

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