Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour
A journey shaped by the landscapes, people and experiences of Nepal.
Offered by Churen Himal Treks & Expedition
NEPAL · TRAVEL EXPERIENCES
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Everest Helicopter Tour is a short 4-day tour which begins and ends in Kathmandu. We begin our short trip to Nepal by visiting Kathmandu’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The Everest Helicopter Tour is on the second day of our trip. We begin the day with a helicopter ride to the Everest Base Camp which is an immense achievement in itself.Our next stop is Kalapathhar which is the best viewpoint to admire the rare and up-close beauty of the mighty Himalayas including Everest. After spending some time at Kala Patthar, we fly to Gokyo Lakes which are a set of six lakes that form the world’s highest freshwater lake system. We land near the third lake which is referred to as the Gokyo Lake and admire its tranquil beauty. We then fly back to Kathmandu and end our Everest heli tour in Nepal. Everest Base Camp Helicopter tour with landing at Kala Patthar or the Everest Base Camp is a one-day helicopter ride tour to view Mount Everest closely. Everest Base Camp Helicopter tour landing at base camp is special Heli riding trip to explore the highest peaks in the world in a short period of time. This exciting helicopter tour lets you fly high past the lush hills and alpine forests of rhododendron with awesome views of the Himalayan chain of mountains. Mount Everest (8848 meters) is the highest peak in the world. It is the dream destination for many people to see and explore live. Even if some people have a great desire to visit Everest, they may not be comfortable with walking through the entire trekking route. Others may be limited by time or any health issues. This Everest Heli tour is the perfect option for them too. The helicopter tour to Everest gives an aerial view of the massive Mount Everest and other several peaks to gain adrenaline and adventurous experience. Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour is an excellent addition to the entire tour package of individuals in Nepal. Although it only takes a few hours, you can get all the way from Kathmandu to the Everest Base Camp and back. This is one of the best alternatives to the Everest Base Camp Trek, especially for those short on time. At a glance, it can seem a little expensive but the Everest Base Camp Helicopter with flight landing is available as either charter or group joining which provides a very affordable price per person. The trip can be done with either 2pax, 3pax or 4pax up to a maximum of 5 people. Ask anybody who has done this EBC Heli Tour and they will testify that it is worth every penny. Every minute is memorable, starting right from Kathmandu. The Everest Base Camp Helicopter Flight Landing Tour takes off from Kathmandu and leads you east of the capital towards Nagarkot. The verdant hills and lush valleys with the occasional villages are soon replaced by the closer view of snowcapped peaks including Ganesh Himal, Langtang range, Gaurishankar and various other peaks as you near Jiri. The first stop for refuelling is at Lukla, where you can take 15 minutes to get the first taste of the mountain air and scenery. Lukla is the entry point for most of the treks and expeditions going further into the Khumbu region. The Tenzing Hillary airport is named after the legendary mountaineer's Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay Sherpa who were the first to successfully summit Everest. The small airstrip here is also known to offer an exciting landing experience for those arriving on a plane. Soon enough, we will take off from Lukla and enter the territory of the Sagarmatha National Park. The Himalayan vistas will be much better than before once we reach Namche Bazaar. Namche is a Sherpa market-town, known for being the economic hub of the region. Almost all travellers heading further into the Everest region pass through here, earning it the nickname ‘Gateway to Everest’. Ama Dablam will likely be the most noticeable, among a number of other peaks like Kusum Kanguru, Thamserku and Kwangde peaks at this point. Flying further past famous Sherpa villages like Syangboche (known for superb views of the Everest range as well as Everest View Hotel), Tengboche (home to the Tengboche monastery, the largest monastery in the Khumbu region) and Gorak Shep (final settlement going forward in the region), we will finally arrive at our main destination, the Everest Base Camp. Situated at 5,380m below the dreaded Khumbu icefall, the Everest Base Camp is a dream destination to visit for so many trekkers and adventure lovers across the world. With our landing, we will have around 10-15 minutes to spend at the foothills of the highest peak in the world and fully savour the grandeur and magnificence around us. The base camp is surrounded by towering peaks offering you some superb views of Lhotse, Nuptse, Pumori and a number of other peaks and glaciers. If for some reason we are unable to land at the Everest Base Camp, we will attempt for landing at Kala Patthar instead. For those that wish to enjoy the scenery, this may be an even better option. Kala Patthar is famous as a photographer’s paradise and is one of the best viewpoints in the Everest region. Unlike the base camp where Everest hides behind the Lhotse Nuptse ridge, Kala Patthar sports a 360-degree panorama of the region including Everest. With favourable weather, you can enjoy a breathtaking view of Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Cho Oyu, Ama Dablam, Khumbutse, Changtse and Pumori among others. After taking off from the Everest Base Camp or Kala Patthar, the next stop on the Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour is at Syangboche. The Everest View Hotel near Syangboche offers a unique experience; delicious breakfast at almost 4,000 meters while gazing upon the world’s highest peak, Everest. Our return journey continues after a pleasant 30-60 minute stop here and our final stop is once again at Lukla. Say farewell to the Everest region as you take off from Lukla and enjoy the final flight and aerial views over the Himalayas. In just over half an hour, we will be back in Kathmandu and the Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour will be successfully completed. Everest Helicopter Tour Package Highlights The tour starts in the East direction from Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal. The helicopter flight passes through many high mountains and hills of the Nagarkot by crossing the nearby Sunkoshi River. During your flight, you will be able to view many villages located in mid-hills and a large number of farming lands. Particularly, you may get views of a few common things i.e. blue rivers and green hills, while travelling very close to the Rolwaling and Gaurishankar mountain ranges in the Himalayan region just above the Jiri Bazaar and Charikot of Dolakha. Later on, you will cross the Lamjura Pass to enter the Everest region. Our helicopter will land at Lukla to obtain necessary fueling and after only 5 to 10 minutes period, you may fly over Dudhkoshi River to reach Namche Bazaar, known as the capital of Sherpa people. The flight again lands at the hilltop of Syangboche and finally, you may fly to the Everest Base Camp. During the entire tour, you will find major high mountain peaks, which are Kangtega, Kusum, Thameserkhu, Kangaru, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Pumori, Nuptse, Island Peak, Pumori, Lobuche, Mera Peak and many more. Finally, the tour lets you view deep mountain rivers, clear lakes and white hills. Finally, the tour lets you view deep mountain rivers, clear lakes and white hills.
Journey at a glance
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,350m) and transfer to the hotel — Upon your arrival at Kathmandu airport, one of our representatives will greet you and will transfer you to the hotel. Welcome Evening dinner at authentic Nepalese restaurant with cultural performance. Airport pickup by private Car, Van or Bus (According to group size) Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM), Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal. Day 02: Helicopter Tour to Mount Everest Base Camp and return back to Kathmandu. — 06:00 am Pickup from hotel or designated meeting point 06:15 am Transfer to Kathmandu airport 06:45 am Check-in to helicopter counter 07:00 am Takeoff, Kathmandu to Lukla 07:30 am Landing, Refueling stop at Lukla 07:45 am Takeoff, Lukla to Everest Base Camp 08:00 am Landing at Everest Base Camp / Kala Patthar 08:15 am Takeoff, Everest Base Camp to Syangboche 08:30 am Landing, Breakfast at Everest View Hotel, Syangboche 09:30 am Takeoff, Syangboche to Lukla 09:45 am Landing, Refueling stop at Lukla 10:00 am Takeoff, Return flight to Kathmandu 10:30 am Landing, Arrival at Kathmandu and successful completion of Everest Base Camp Heli Tour 11:00 am Transfer to hotel Note: The exact timing may vary depending on weather, air traffic and other factors. Day 03: Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing day — Today we are going to visit four of the UNESCO world heritage listed sites in Kathmandu Valley. After breakfast, we start for Kathmandu valley city tour which includes the UNESCO heritage site in the City valley. Pashupatinath Temple is one of the most sacred pilgrims’ sites for Hindus all over the world and It is the temple of Lord Shiva, the temple where the dead bodies are criminated on the Bagmati River. Boudhanath Stupa is one of the biggest stupas in Asia and holiest Buddhist Pilgrims and famous tourist destination in City Valley and It is also famous for over 50 Tibetan gompas or monasteries. Kathmandu Durbar Square holds the places of the ancient king palace who ruled over the Kathmandu Kingdom. Swayambhunath(Monkey Temple) is located in the heart of the City valley and It is another famous tourist destination and holiest Buddhist pilgrims in Kathmandu Valley. Day 04: Final Departure — Our representative transfers you to the Kathmandu airport to catch your returning flight back home. Thank you for Travelling with Churen Himal Treks and Tours. Airport drop by private Car, Van or Bus (According to group size) Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM), Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal.
What's included in your experience
Included
- Heli Tour Cost Includes:
- Airport transfer as per itinerary (Pickup and drop facility)
- Welcome dinners
- 3 nights hotel in Kathmandu
- Life Insurance for all crews members and their salary
- Passenger Insurance
- Helicopter flight over Everest Base Camp/Kalapatthar for 4.5 hours
- Domestic airport departure tax
- Service charge
- Sightseeing and guided city tour in a private vehicle
- Tea/coffee and breakfast (Only on Private Charter)
- Necessary permits and entrance fee (Only on Private Charter)
Not included
- Heli Tour Price Excludes:
- Nepal visa fee
- Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, early return from mountain (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary
- Lunch and dinners in Kathmandu
- Travel and rescue insurance
- Tips for guide and driver
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Kathmandu
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