Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour is a flight to enchantment facing alluring views of Himalayan giant peaks. Includes dramatic scenery of Nepal’s tremendous country landscapes of rolling green hills and verdant deep valleys. Overlooking majestic Himalayan snow-dusted high Mountain ranges with the world’s highest Mt. Everest.
A perfect option for visitors with limited time, and dreams to be close to Himalayan high peaks. As well as to be at a mere distance from the world’s number one Mt. Everest, in the best and easiest ways.
Taking a Helicopter flight of exciting thrills flying above the green hills and landing at the scenic viewpoint.
The great way to enjoy one of the main highlights that Nepal has to offer is the Everest Helicopter Tour. Besides various adventures and cultural and scenic tours, where visitors can take immense pleasure in flying on a chopper. To enjoy a jaw-dropping unparalleled panorama of the Himalayan range of staggering snow-capped peaks.
The Everest Helicopter Tour is an amazing way to catch a glimpse of an array of Himalayan stunning peaks and beautiful scenery.
Taking the comfort of a helicopter is one of the best and most relaxing modes to experience flying amidst the world’s highest peaks.
The exciting adventure of a few hours ride takes you high above towards
Mt. Everest with constant views of snow peaks. As the chopper heads straight towards towering mountains, flying above the world-famous Everest Base Camp.
Enjoy the incredible views of arctic-like landscapes covered in remorseless fields of moraine, ice, snow, and glaciers. As well as facing massif Khumbu Ice-Fall at a close distance, and then the expert pilot makes a smooth safe landing.
Just beneath the popular viewpoint of Kalapathar rocky hill, a place with a wide field. Where all the helicopter uses scenic spots as a Helipad, the best and safest for a chopper to park. From this superb scenic point, enjoy the tremendous scenery of giant peaks that surrounds the Helipad. Facing the closest majestic views of Mt. Everest at a mere stone’s throw distance of a few miles apart from you stand.
After an overwhelming experience of great thrill, return flight to Kathmandu, having a short stop at Everest View Hotel. Where passengers can enjoy refreshing hot drinks or breakfast in the backdrop of Mt. Everest.
The helicopter flight continues with a short landing in Lukla for refueling and then back to Kathmandu. Reaching Kathmandu, our great wonderful experience on Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour concludes.
Best Time for Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour
Nepal with four good seasons, likewise Spring from March to May, Summer / Monsoon from June to August. Autumn or Fall from September to November with winter seasons of November to February.
The best seasons for Helicopter tours around the Himalayas are spring and autumn times. Spring when days are longer with enough sunshine, normally from mid-morning till late afternoon. Most days are clear and fine, especially the morning till mid-afternoon. It can get overcast sometimes even in the best time of the season, cold morning, late afternoon, and nighttime.
The next best time is the autumn/fall season from September to November, most days are crystal clear for views. As well for Helicopter flights around the Himalayas, shorter days due to limited sunshine hours. Freezing temperatures in the mornings and nighttime can get snowfall sometimes around higher altitudes above 3,000 m.
Interested people can enjoy during winter time of December to February when the day is favorable for Helicopter flights. Most days are clear with sunshine for stunning views of the Himalayas. But much cold morning and around afternoon till night time. However, spring and autumn are the high, peak seasons for tourism, for various tours and adventure around the Himalayas.
Itinerary Description
06 AM to 6: 30 AM: (Not later than 7 AM)
Depart from the hotel, then check in at the respective airline’s counter for Everest Base Camp Helicopter flight. Please bring a passport or copy for identification and collect the boarding pass from our airport staff.
The airport terminal opens from 6 a.m. onwards, then get into security for checking. Where sharp items like pen-knife, scissors, lighters, and matches are not allowed to carry in personal handbags or backpacks. After getting the clearance short drive to the Helicopter parking lot.
The Pilot, the Captain greets you with an introduction, the pilot provides brief information regarding the flight. Includes the Helicopter models and efficiency as well as short landing spots, and what to expect.
06:40 AM TO 7: 45 AM. Flight to Lukla Tenzing & Hillary Airport
Get on board, as the pilot gets the signal for take-off, then enjoy the sweeping panorama of Kathmandu city; and the valley. Facing glorious morning views of the Himalaya mountain range of Manaslu, Ganesh, and Langtang Himal. Includes Jugal Himal with Mt. Gaurishankar, as well as grand looks of rolling green hills and valleys dotted with farm villages. As the flight heads towards the east flying above rolling green hills and the route leads straight north. Then making a soft landing near the runways and parking lot, where Helipad is located.
This is a normal routine to offload the extra fuel for the return flight as well as to make the engine lighter.
07:45 TO 8:45 AM:
After a brief stop at Lukla near Tenzing & Hillary Airport and catching a glimpse of the local cultures. The flight continues heading towards our destinations around Everest Base Camp and the base of Kalapathar Hill.
A scenic and interesting flight above the Dudh Koshi glacial river, lined with several lovely villages. The helicopter heads straight north flying above the famous Namche Bazaar and beautiful Tengboche Monastery. As the flight gets close to the mountainous zone reaching Everest Base Camp. The pilot makes a swift round of the Everest base camp, where passengers can witness the stupendous views.
Overlooking Khumbu Ice Fall and the great bulk of glaciers and moraines, then slowly makes a safe landing. On the base of high Kalapathar Rocky Hill, famous and most popular view-points for trekkers. Stopping for some time at a scenic spot with the grand closest looks of Mt. Everest at a mere distance. Encircled by an array of towering peaks of Lhotse, Nuptse, Lingtrin, and Mt. Pumori.
This exact landing spot is also a famous historical place where world environment day was observed by Nepal Government officials. On December 4th, 2009 with the close backdrop of Mt. Everest and adjoining giant peaks.
8: 45 AM to 9:45 to 10 AM:
After a busy photo session, then get on board for the return journey with a short stop atMt. Everest View Hotel. Enjoy refreshing tea/coffee or breakfast at 3,880 meters/ 12, 000 feet facing views of Mt. Everest. From this Everest View Hotel, one of the world’s highest luxury hotels, the flight lands at Lukla Airport. Refueling the engine, and then back to Kathmandu on the same scenic route, reaching Kathmandu airport transfer to your respective hotels. After a grand marvelous experience on Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour with glorious morning scenic adventures.
Please Note:
The above time provided is just a general idea and guidelines of the Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour. It can be shorter or a little longer sometimes, as well depending upon the morning weather conditions.
The next important information is instead of Everest View Hotel; it may land in a remote location at Kongde View Resort.
Which is at an altitude of 4,250 m / 13, 943 feet high, and stands beneath the towering Kongde Himal range. From the Resort Kongde grand views of the world’s four highest peaks. Namely Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Makalu and Mt. Cho-Oyu, includes Gyajung Kang, Ama Dablam, Tharmasarku, Kusum Kanguru.
The resort has 20 well-furnished Standard and Deluxe rooms, with all modern amenities. The Restaurant provides a comprehensive food menu and breakfast of international standard foods.
Please be aware that the Helicopter does not land at Everest Base Camp, due to available of good flat ground for the Helicopter to land. The base camp is covered in a moraine of rocks, ice, and glaciers, the glacial movement damages the best available space. The danger of falling rock slides and avalanches, best reasons is we are committed to Eco and Responsible Tourism. The sound of the helicopter creates noise pollution and affects the pristine fragile environment.
Last but not least, Everest Base Camp is not a good and safe place for Helicopter to land. From Everest Base Camp the view of Mt. Everest is obstructed by adjoining peaks of Nuptse and Lhotse.
Hope all passengers do understand following the rules of Responsible Tourism, the helicopter lands in a safe wide space. Right at the base of the famous viewpoint of Kalapathar Hill, the best spot for excellent views of Mt. Everest. Passengers can enjoy close views of Mt. Everest, just a mere 3-4 km distance as the crow fly; from your stand.