Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour
Destination
Nepal
Duration
5 Days
Difficulty
Moderate
Max Altitude
5,364m
Everest Camp
5,364mm
Tempreture
Max 18°C to Min - 20°C
Climate
Unpredicatable
Accommodation
Lodge/Tea House
Best Season
March-May / Sep-Nov
Trip Start
Kathamandu
Trip End
Kathmandu
Overview of Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour
Are you looking for something extraordinary to do very soon? If yes, Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour, an air jaunt to Mt Everest, is the best option. In just one day, you will touch down Mt Everest’s foothills to see the majestic peak up close. Yes, that is right.
Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour is a grand tour to the foreground of Mt Everest. On this one-day tour, you will fly from Kathmandu to Kala Patthar and make the return to Kathmandu. Not even the whole day. In several hours, you will have an aerial view of the Everest Region, clear views of Mt Everest and other peaks, and many more.
The main plan of the Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour is to make one morning most memorable. It will start early in the morning, around 6:00 AM. By flying to Everest Region via Dolakha, you will reach Lukla, the entrance to Everest. Then you will pass through the enchanting Everest Region to get to Kala Patthar(5,545m).
Upon landing in Kala Patthar, you will have a glorious mountain view. Your morning will be memorable with Mt Everest, Cho Oyu, Lhotse, Nuptse, Thamserku, and Cholatse right in front. To make it more special, you will fly to Everest View Hotel(3,880m), one of the best places to have breakfast in the Himalayas. You will enjoy a stunning view of the whole vicinity with breakfast. You might get lost in the picture for a while.
Then you will take a helicopter flight back to Kathmandu via Lukla. Throughout the flight, you will have gorges, villages, rivers, greenery, geographies, and peaks to watch. Everest Region, one of the most beautiful parts of the world, will be explored by you in one single trip. This is how your one morning will be an extra memorable one. One morning that you will dream throughout life.
Don’t say you do not want to have one morning in Mt Everest’s lap.
Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour Highlights
- A luxury flight to Everest Base Camp.
- Attend a picturesque round helicopter tour of Mt Everest’s base camp.
- Land in the region of Sherpas, the fierce climbers, and the sky-touching peaks.
- Take a thorough glance at the Khumbu Region like a bird.
- Fly above and through the region’s lush vegetation and enticing landscapes.
- Perch in Kala Patthar(5,545m), an unparalleled place for Mt Everest watch.
- Watch peaks like Mt Everest, Cho Oyu, Gaurishankar, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Cholatse, Thamserku, and others.
- Dine at Everest View Hotel, a legendary resort located in the mountains.
- Have a vast panorama of the Himalayas and Nepal.
Detailed Itinerary of Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour
Phase 01: Airport Transfer and Helicopter flight from Kathmandu to Lukla in the morning
Flight Duration: 40 minutes We will move towards Kathmandu Airport’s domestic terminal in the morning. It will be around 7 am when we exit our hotel. At the airport, we will join our helicopter pilot. Once the helicopter and everything are ready, we will rise in the skies of Kathmandu valley. And slowly, we will have a panoramic flight towards the Everest Region. Our pilot will take us to Lukla, where we will land for refueling. The total time duration of the Kathmandu-Lukla helicopter flight is around 35-40 minutes. We will fly above scenic vegetation and Himalayan villages. This way, we will make a smooth landing at Lukla Airport(2,820m).
Phase 02: Refueling and Fly from Lukla Airport to Kala Patthar
Refueling Duration: 10-15 minutes Flying Duration: 15 minutes Landing Duration: 15 minutes While the helicopter gets refueled, we will explore the airport area briefly. The Lukla market is by the airport, with many cafes and houses. We will make the most of our free time. After refueling, the helicopter will take a giant leap from Lukla Airport to Kala Patthar. Flying above the beautiful Everest region full of vegetation and scattered Sherpa villages, we will navigate toward Kala Patthar. Namche Bazaar, the famous stop of the EBC trek, will also come alongside Khumjung, Gorakshep, and Everest Base Camp. After the flying time of 15 minutes, we will reach Kala Patthar to land upon. We will get a brief duration to explore the site, merely 15 minutes. The 15 minutes are enough to capture glorious views of Mt Everest and other famous peaks of the region. The weather around Kala Patthar changes eventually. Hence, we will return to our craft after a short landing to leave the place.
Phase 03: Fly from Kala Patthar to Everest View Hotel
Flying Duration: 10-12 minutes Landing Duration: 30 minutes We will begin flying where Everest View Hotel, our next stop, lies. While doing that, we will have a bird’s eye point of view again. The great peaks, vast valleys, scattered villages, winding rivers, and dense vegetation will come into sight. We will reach Everest View Hotel to land in 10-12 minutes. Our expert pilot will make a comfortable landing. The team from Everest View Hotel will be there to guide us to the hotel upstairs. We will get a warm welcome at the hotel. While our breakfast gets ready, we will take a great look at the region. Mt Everest, Cho Oyu, and Ama Dablam will accompany us for breakfast. We will have a lovely breakfast experience. After a fabulous time at the hotel, we will return to our helicopter. It is time to leave the place.
Phase 04: Fly from Everest View Hotel to Kathmandu via Lukla for refueling
Flight Duration: 1 hour 20 minutes Refueling Time: 10-15 minutes Our helicopter pilot will leap the Khumbu Region. Flying above the same region, we will reach Lukla Airport again for refueling. We will get another 10 minutes to be in the famous Lukla Region. We can buy some souvenirs. We will hop into our craft for a long flight back to Kathmandu. It will take around 1 hour to reach Kathmandu. Talking about our Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour experiences and enjoying amazing helicopter views of Nepal, we will sit back in Kathmandu. Nepal’s diverse landscapes, rural villages, winding mountain rivers, rich vegetation, and breathtaking Himalayas will make it a great flight. We will reach Kathmandu without even glimpsing.
Phase 05: Transfer to Hotel
It is the end of the memorable tour. In just 3-4 hours, we will be back in Kathmandu from Everest Base Camp after doing so many things. Then, we will go to our hotel to finish the EBC tour.
Note :- This Itinerary is meant only as a guideline and is subject to change to suit the local conditions. Walking hours are based on an average walking pace and may change as per individual pace.
What's include
- Everest Base Camp Helicopter round trip.
- Hotel transfers
- All government tax
- Oxygen cylinders and all the emergency requirements
What‘s excluded
- Food and drinks
- Necessary Permits
- Personal gear and clothing costs
- Personal expenses
- Travel Insurance
- Tips and donations
Trek Rout
FAQs about Everest Base Camp Trek
1. Where is Everest Base Camp located?
Everest Base Camp, southern, lies in the Khumbu region of Nepal in the Solukhumbu district. It is at an altitude of 5,364m.
2. Does a helicopter land on the top of Mt Everest?
No, the landing is done in Kala Patthar, not on Mt Everest. Landing a helicopter on the top of Mt Everest is almost impossible. The weather in the higher parts is quite unstable. For that reason, Kala Patthar is the safest place to land around Mt Everest.
3. How long does a helicopter stay at Everest Base Camp?
10-15 minutes only. The weather in the base camp and Kala Patthar area is quite changeable. Plus, it is not good for an unacclimatized body to stay at a high altitude for a long time. Hence, we will remain for 10-15 minutes only.
4. How much time do we get to breakfast at Everest View Hotel?
Half an hour is available for breakfast at Everest view hotel. The time is enough to enjoy a good breakfast with a great view of Mt Everest, Ama Dablam, and other peaks and hills.
5. Who will lead Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour?
We employ licensed, experienced, and professional pilots for our helicopter tours. You will have an expert pilot as the tour leader.
6. How cold is Everest Base Camp?
Everest Base Camp and Kala Patthar are above 5000m altitudes. The areas remain cold always. The average temperature during day time is around 15 degrees. So, no matter what season, we must wear warm clothes while visiting these places.
7. Will I get a refund in the case of tour cancelation?
Yes, a refund for tour cancelation due to bad weather or condition is claimable. However, if it is due to your reasons, you must pay 30% as the cancellation charge.
8. I am a solo traveler. Can I join an Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour?
Yes, there are group joinings for the EBC helicopter tour. If you have no one for the tour, you can join a group and do the helicopter on a group sharing basis. You will share the journey with new people.
9. Why does the Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour has no Everest Base Camp landing?
Everest Base Camp is in the gorge of Khumbu Glacier. The topography does not favor smooth and safe landings. It is quite a difficult job to land in such a place. Kalapathar has favorable topography for landings. Hence, there is no Everest Base Camp Landing. However, we will fly above Everest Base Camp to make you see the place.
10. Do we get an emergency oxygen cylinder for an emergency?
Yes, we always have oxygen cylinders for emergency requirements on tour. In case anyone requires it, we will provide them.
11. What is the age limit for Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour?
No age limit. The EBC helicopter tour is an easy outing, so no specific age limit exists. Other than infants and sick people, we believe anyone can participate in this tour.
12. Does the weather affect Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour?
The weather is a significant factor. We must take precautions against lousy weather in the mountains. We have to wait until the weather improves.
13. Can I trek to Everest Base Camp and return to Kathmandu on a helicopter?
Yes, that is possible. A lot of people do that. Like them, you can also trek to Everest Base Camp and return to Kathmandu in a day from the base camp. You have to inform us about your plan.
Essential Info
Suggested Equipment List
- Duffel/Rucksack bag
- Walking Pole
- Day pack.
- Trekking shoes.
- Sports shoes or sandals.
- Sun Hat/cap
- Warm woolen cap.
- Warm fleece jacket or puffy jacket
- Waterproof Gore-Tex layer
- Pullover or warm sweeter
- Raincoat
- 4/5 pairs of good quality socks
- Hand gloves.
- 2/3 pairs of trekking trousers.
- 3/4 pairs of trekking shirts.
- 3/4 pairs of underwear (non cotton preferred).
- Sun glasses
- Water bottle
- 4 season sleeping bag
- Flash or Torch light
- Camera and batteries
We at Beauty Nepal Adventure understand that every traveler has different dreams, schedules, and expectations when it comes to trekking and exploring Nepal.
That’s why each of our trekking itineraries is flexible and customizable. Whether it’s the duration of the trek, the destination, or the type of experience you’re looking for, we’re more than happy to tailor the journey according to your interests, time availability, and travel preferences.
If you have any specific wishes or suggestions, please don’t hesitate to share them with us. We are always open, friendly and generous when it comes to adjusting our programs to better suit your needs. Your comfort and satisfaction are our top priorities.
Feel free to express your ideas without any hesitation. We genuinely welcome your input.
Thank you for trusting Beauty Nepal Adventure. We look forward to creating a beautiful journey together! Namaste !
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