Accentuated by its serenity, glassy still surfaces, and pristine blue colors, Gokyo is the most stunning lake in north-eastern Nepal. It’s a spectacular oligotrophic lake surrounded by snow-capped mountains, rugged hills, and shimmering glaciers.
Nestled at the base of the Gokyo Ri, the lake is a gem of Khumbu. It’s one of the most popular tourist destinations, attracting thousands of travelers. Many visitors spend days and weeks hiking the same old trail to base camp to arrive at Gokyo Lake.
But those often tight on time seek an alternative to avoid walking the trails. Travelers with medical issues and feeble health conditions also choose to get away from For them, Lukla to Gokyo Lake helicopter is the perfect option to escape the strenuous hike. It makes travel faster, safer, and more convenient.
Seeing Gokyo Lake from the air is unusual and ecstatic. It’s an incredible experience to watch sweeping hills and deep valleys while hovering in mid-air. The flight offers you a spectacular view of undulating landscapes and towering mountains.
You can also catch mesmerizing glimpses of cascading waterfalls and rugged cliffs, which look spectacular and makes a great backdrop. The flight covers all the hidden beauty and landscapes of the Everest region in a short duration.
Another wonderful thing about Lukla to Gokyo Helicopter is that it abolishes long haul. Its set-up transfers and picks up, are quick and convenient. The helicopters are safe as there’s less chance of getting altitude sickness in flight.
You can also hire it to fly from Gokyo to Lukla, which will shorten the travel time. The flight will help you escape the rugged trails and enjoy a nice and easy transfer to Lukla. You can also choose to fly to Kathmandu on a private helicopter by making reservations accordingly.
To know more about Lukla to Gokyo Lake Helicopter, you can contact us or check our website. Most of our flights are customized, so you can plan the itinerary to your best fit.
Itinerary
The helicopter will pick you up from Lukla and fly you to Gokyo. You’ll have to turn up at the Tenzing Hillary Airport where our staff will be expecting you. Since it’s a direct non-stop flight from Lukla to Gokyo, we’ll arrive at the scene in just about half an hour.
The helicopter leaves as soon as it’s refueled. It hovers above the beautiful valleys and towns of Khumbu, providing you with a great view. You can observe the Sagarmatha National Park and its lush scenery along the way to the lake.
This lovely trip to Gokyo Lake will also give you a breathtaking view of Lhotse, Makalu, and Cho Oyu. After landing at the scene, you can see the stunning Gokyo Lake and relish the beauty of its turquoise water.
Feel free to explore the site as the flight stops over for almost 15 minutes in case you choose to return. Otherwise, the helicopter will drop you at the village, where you can stay in the hotel and spend as much time you want.
For those who choose to fly back to avoid stressful walks, you can board the flight right after finishing the sightseeing. Just finish enjoying the view and you can hop in the helicopter to fly back. The flight will take 15 to 20 minutes to transfer you back to Lukla. You can enjoy the aerial view of snow-capped mountains for one last time. The helicopter will land at Lukla airport unless you’ve chosen to fly back to Kathmandu.
