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Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour at a glimpse

• 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 traveling 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 the necessary fuel and after only a 10 to 15 minutes period, you may fly over Dudhkoshi River to reach Namche Bazaar, known as the capital of the 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, turquoise lakes, and snowcapped hills.

Everest Helicopter Tour Package Highlights

• Beautiful Aerial view of rhododendron and pine forests and lush valleys, villages, lakes, and rivers.
• Experience the most spectacular aerial view of turquoise lakes, rivers, icefall, glaciers, beautiful snowcapped hills, and Sherpa villages flying over the famous Sagarmatha National park which is also listed asa UNESCO world heritage site.
• Experience the spectacular views of majestic mountains, and picturesque scenery and feel the soul of the Khumbu region in no time.
• Sit on the lap of the world’s highest peak Mount Everest and experience the unparalleled beauty of nature it offers.
• Spectacular 360-degree views of awe-inspiring mountains like Kangtega, Kusum, Thameserkhu, Kangaru, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Pumori, Nuptse, Cho Oyu, Tawache, Cholatse, Island Peak, Pumori, Lobuche, Mera Peak, and the Mount Everest.
• Experience the exciting landing at the world’s high altitude viewpoint Kalapatthar (5,644.5 m (18,519 ft.)
• Enjoy Delicious Breakfast with a 360-degree view of majestic mountains in Everest View Hotel, The highest place hotel in the world at 13000ft.
• 100 % Full Refund guarantee if no flight made due to bad weather

Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour Flight Route

Kathmandu (TIA) – Fly, over Nagarkot – Jiri – Land at Tenzing Hillary Airport, Lukla – Refueling – Fly over Syangboche – Tengboche – Pheriche – Gorak Shep – Land at EBC/Kala Patthar – Take off after 15 mins – Arrive at Hotel Everest View – Fly to Lukla – Refueling – Return flight to Kathmandu.

Although the journey is only 4 to 5 hours, the flight to the foothills of the highest peak in the world at Everest Base Camp will definitely provide you with a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Our Everest Base Camp Helicopter Flight Landing Tour lets you enjoy yourself for a full 15 minutes at the base camp or KalaPatthar in addition to the amazing flight experience.

The Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour takes off from Kathmandu and heads east towards Bhaktapur. The flight first takes you over the hills of Nagarkot and Jiri before eventually reaching the first stop at Lukla. The brief refueling session is followed by the flight over Namche Bazaar, Syangboche, Tengboche, Pheriche, and Gorak Shep to the Everest Base Camp.

Note: The landing location at Kala Patter depending on the condition of the landing spot and weather.

The return flight route consists of a stop for breakfast at the Everest View Hotel in Syangboche.

After this, the Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour continues as you fly over Namche Bazaar and finally land at Lukla for refueling. Another half-an-hour of scenic heli flight over the Himalayas takes you back to Kathmandu and the EBC Heli Tour comes to an end.

Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour gives an excellent addition to the entire tour package of individuals in Nepal. This heli tour begins from the capital city of Nepal i.e. Kathmandu and later on, you have to fly eastward towards the beautiful village consisting of Sherpa people and the gateway to Mount Everest in Lukla. The helicopter flight from Lukla thus moves ahead to Syangboche, Dingboche, Gorakshep, and Khumbu mountain glacier to reach the top of Kalapathar from where you can see the Mt Everest very close.

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Other Popular Everest Helicopter Flights

Lukla to EBC Helicopter Tour Package

Everest Base Camp Helicopter tour with landing at Kalapathar is a complete package from Kathmandu to explore the Everest region within 4 to 5 hours. This tour is possible from Lukla airport to Everest Base Camp with landing in Kalapathar at less cost and time. Lukla to Everest Base Camp Helicopter tour is another popular tour program.

Namche to Everest Base Camp/Kalapatthar and return to Lukla or Kathmandu:

Travelers who want to experience trekking in the Everest region start their walking from Lukla airport to Namche. It takes 2 days to reach Namche. If they want to shorten their trekking but want to experience the close-up view of Mount Everest and stand at Kalapathar top, then this Namche to Everest Base Camp overfly with landing at Kalapathar and return to Lukla to catch a regular flight or direct flight to Kathmandu by heli ride is wise option to save time.

This Namche to EBC helicopter flight is an ideal option to reach Kalapather within 15 minutes. It saves time and energy for the travelers and the most important is a lifetime memory of the aerial view of the world’s highest mountain, Mount Everest, and views from upfront are bound to take your breath away.

Phakding to Everest Base Camp and Lukla drop or Kathmandu

Another popular helicopter flight in the Everest region is from Phakding to Everest Base Camp and back to Lukla or Kathmandu airport. If a traveler can’t trek to Namche but want to explore the high Himalayas, this Phakding to EBC helicopter ride is a useful option full of amazing experiences.

Walking from Lukla, it takes about two to three hours to reach Phakding which gives a taste of the Mountain area. The cultural and natural introduction to the Everest region in a short period of time by walking to Phakding gives you the taste of trekking.

Most travelers stop at Phakding to spend their first night of Everest trekking. If they feel Acute Mountain Sickness; they are not suggested to walk over. So, flying by a helicopter from Phakding to Everest Base Camp and land at Kalapathar, and fly back to Lukla or Kathmandu to complete the Everest trekking.

Beat Season for EBC Helicopter Tour and Weather Information

The Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour can be performed at any time of the year since the tour takes only a few hours of time. However, the weather in the Everest region keeps on changing which can limit the possibilities of flying helicopters to Everest Base camp. Moreover, during the summer season, heavy rain and high humidity make it difficult to operate Helicopter flights.

In autumn and spring, the sky is clear most of the time and the rain is occasionally making it the best season for Helicopter tours in Nepal. Also, during the spring and autumn season, the visibility is very good and you will get to enjoy the spectacular aerial views and picturesque mountains vistas. The winter season can be another good option for those who are already in Nepal at winter. A clear day in winter can be the best day to go for a helicopter tour to Everest. In winters the mountains are fully covered with glazing snow glowing brightly in the sunlight. No season is bad for helicopter tours in Nepal. After allthe visibility and good weather during the flight day are what’s more important for EBC Heli Tour which is only a single-day flight tour.

In Spring Season

The spring season which lasts from March to May is regarded as the best season for the Heli Flight Tour to the Everest region. The lush green hills seem even more beautiful now as they are dotted with blooming rhododendrons and other wildflowers. In spring the sky is clear which makes the mountains clearly visible.  Not just the hills but the view of the mountains is also spectacular during spring thanks to the clear skies. The temperature is also perfect during this time, clocking in at a moderate 15 to 20 degrees Celsius during the daytime, which drops down and hovers around 0 to 5 degrees Celsius once the sun goes down.

In Autumn Season

September to December is the peak season for tourism and trekking in Nepal, and the Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour is no exception. This period is the autumn season which is known for the superb combination of pleasant weather, moderate temperature, clear skies, and breathtaking scenery. Like spring, the autumn season is a fantastic time to visit the Everest Base Camp. The temperature generally hovers between 15 to 20 degrees Celsius when the sun is up and stays around -5 to 5 degrees Celsius during night time. The sunlight and its UV rays are much stronger than you may expect at the base camp, so don’t forget to use proper sunscreen and protection.

In Summer Season/ monsoon

Monsoon is considered the off-season for trekking in Nepal. And, for tourism in general, monsoon offers an offbeat experience. The temperature is generally moderate like in the previous two seasons but the weather tends to be unpredictable. To visit the Everest Base Camp in the monsoon, especially with Everest Heli Flight Tour, you need to be patient to wait for the correct day with good weather. However, if you have enough time and patience to wait for the perfect day, then your experience will surely be unmatched. Thanks to the rain as it washes away all the dust and pollution, the skies are as clear as they can be. Aside from the amazing scenery, this is also the perfect time to travel for botanists or nature enthusiasts.

In Winter Season

The winter season in Nepal typically falls from December to February and it is a unique time to visit the Everest Base Camp. The temperature drops very low around -10 to -15 degrees, especially at high altitudes. This combined with the continual snowfall means that even lodging and accommodation can be hard to find during the winter. This is why Everest Base Camp Trek is tough to perform during the winter. In a sense, this makes winter an excellent time for the Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour. You get to enjoy the breathtaking aerial view of the sparking peaks including Everest without any hassle while also experiencing the rich snowfall during your ground time at the Everest base camp. With clear blue skies, the mountain vistas are generally spectacular in winter as the beauty of sparkling peaks is further enhanced by the winter snow.

Clothing and Preparation for Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour

The Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour does not involve just flying at a high altitude but also landing at the Everest Base Camp which is at an altitude of 5,380m. Preparation and proper clothing are very important for a Helicopter Flight to Everest Base Camp. The sunlight and UV rays are much stronger than you may expect at such elevation, so proper sun protection and sunscreen are important. Very cold and chilly winds set in past the afternoon so, layering your clothing with windproof jackets on the outside is also necessary. Similarly, the temperature can drop quite low if the weather turns cloudy, so having a warm down jacket with gloves and hats is also useful. Below, we have listed the important items including clothing as well as other equipment that you will have to carry for the EBC Helicopter Flight Tour.

• Windproof down Jacket (preferably waterproof too)
• Warm trousers
• Sunhat and woolen cap
• Scarf
• Sunglasses/Goggles
• Sunscreen (preferably of SPF30+ for full protection)
• A bottle of water
• Toilet paper and other necessities
• Mobiles and cameras
• Your passport or passport copy

Safety Notes for Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour

There are some important things to remember regarding safety and regulations as well as the trip in general for Everest Helicopter Flight Tour.

For starters, the total amount of places we visit and our landing spots (Everest View Hotel for instance) may change depending on the weather and other condition. Safety is our utmost priority, both for the clients as well as our crew. So, the final decision to make will be in the hands of our experienced pilots as they are the ones best suited to make this decision.

On our Helicopter Flight to Everest Base Camp, we will try to include all the important locations and highlights and give you as much time as possible to enjoy the breathtaking scenery and culture of the region. Some other important points to remember during the heli tour are listed below:

• Always be in the line of sight of your pilot. Enter/exit the helicopter from the side or front.
• Make sure you are wearing your seat belt properly.
• Don’t leave your appointed seat until the pilot has signaled it is safe to do so.
• Weight distribution is important in Helicopters, so we will try to arrange to seat accordingly. Please try not to change your assigned seats.
• No smoking unless you have received permission from the captain.

Important Notes regarding maximum weight capacity per flight for landing in different places.

The maximum weight per flight for a helicopter tour is 450 kg as you take off from Kathmandu. The maximum landing weight capacity for all the places in highlands varies at altitudes and the air pressure differs at different places. The maximum weight of all the passenger and their belongings to land on Syangboche is 450 kg. This is where the Everest View hotel is located. Similarly, for Pheriche, the maximum landing weight is 420 kg, and for landing at Kalapatthar the maximum landing weight has to be 220 kg.
This is the reason why all 4 to 5 people in a group cannot be taken to Kalapatthar at a time. The helicopter needs to de an extra shuttle flight from Pheriche to Kala Patthar.

Information Regarding Helicopter and a maximum number of people that can fly in one helicopter.

Maximum, 4 or 5 people can fly in a helicopter including kids. The weight limit for people along with their belongings is 450 kg and so, we recommend you discuss your total weight beforehand.

Frequently Asked Questions and Answers

01: How high does the Everest base camp (EBC) helicopter trip fly?

Starting from 2,000 meters, we will fly towards 5,500 meters high or sometimes more in some areas.

02: Does it land at the Mount Everest Base Camp or Summit?

It lands at Everest Base Camp, not at the summit, and also lands on Kalapathar viewpoint for a very short duration (approx. 10-15 minutes). The landing may also be affected by the weather condition as well as perfect landing areas. Sometimes avalanches, wind, and rock falls may obstruct the landing spot.
We will try our best to fulfill our promise from our side.

03: How many hours can a helicopter stay at Everest base camp / Kalapatthar?

It’s too cold in the Everest Base Camp and Kalapatthar and longtime landing in an extremely cold area may lead to the Helicopters engine off. So, to avoid such unwanted problems, we will land for a very short duration (enough time to explore Khumbu glaciers and Icefalls and capture them in your camera). Similarly staying above 5000 meters might be an altitude sickness problem.

04:  Do we have enough time at Everest base camp?

Yes, you will get 5-10 minutes in Everest Base Camp which is quite enough time for you to enjoy the beautiful sight and scenery of rugged mountains and glaciers. Due to the high altitude threat, a longer time is not recommended.

05: Who leads the Everest Base Camp Helicopter tour and are they well trained and experienced?

Without any doubt, all our pilots and guides are well trained with an experience of more than a decade in this line. Our tour leaders have experience in leading the tourists from all around the globe and showing the Himalayan wonders with full knowledge of flora-fauna, local cultures, and lifestyles and are very helpful.

They are always ready for your help in any kind of Emergency and well equipped to call for a helicopter in case of serious emergency for Helicopter evacuation.

06: How are the meals in Tea-house and Lodge in the Everest region?

As Everest Region is a worldwide famous trekking trail, you can expect great hospitality with multi-cuisine in the lodges and Tea houses on this trail. All the guest houses and lodges offer hygienic foods.

If we won’t get enough time to land and visit Tea houses, we carry packed Hygienic lunch to save time during the flight to Everest Base Camp.

07: How are the arrangements for safe drinking water on this trip?

On Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour, we will carry boiled and cooled water for 100 % purity. As the purifying tablets don’twork best in the hard water of the Himalayas containing a high amount of minerals like manganese-bi-carbonate and iron. You can also buy bottled water but it is expensive and not good from an Eco-tourism perspective as plastic bottles makewaste in the Himalayas.

08: Do you offer Money Worth and Best Value Trips without Any Hidden / Extra Cost?

Yes, we offer you money’s worth and the best value trip without any hidden cost. However, each company has its own policy of dealing with worldwide customers regarding the price cost of the trip but more people in a group will be beneficial to both customers and the company.

In Everest Helicopter Tour maximum of 4 people can join as one group, this will reduce the chartered helicopter cost and lodging/food costs, too.

09: How do I book a Mount Everest helicopter tour with your company?

At first sending the advance trip payment to our company in our Bank account provided where you must fill forms with detail of your passport with expiration dates, most important the trip of your choice and then sending a transfer minimum of 50 % advance trip payment, which is non-refundable to secure you’re booking well in advance.

On receiving your details of the following document like a passport with scanned or photo-copy, along with booking forms, then we will send you a full confirmation letter with a deposit as well as receipt of advance trip payment.

You can contact us for direct transfer to deposit in our bank account and as well with Credit Card payment, we do accept Visa / Master Card or any other safe and widely used Credit Card with an extra 04 % surcharge as levy charge. We also accept PayPal and online payment as well.

10: I am a solo traveler; can I join a group for a Mount Everest helicopter tour? Or a helicopter day tour of Everest (stopping at the base camp)?

Yes, send us an email with your preferred flight date which will help us to join you in a group and share your costs of EBC Heli Tour.

11: Can you take a helicopter to Everest base camp? Or a helicopter day trip to Everest from Kathmandu?

Yes, we are always ready to take you to Mount Everest Base Camp by Helicopter. You can contact us for the best excursion to Everest in a Helicopter.

12: Can I/we Fly to Everest base camp by helicopter in the morning and take our international flight after 1 PM?

Yes, the EBC Heli flight finishes by noon then you can take an international flight after 2 PM.

13: How far is the Kathmandu International and Domestic Airport?

It’s only 10-15 minutes walking or 2-4 minutes’ drive from Kathmandu International Airport to Domestic Airport.

14: How much does it cost to fly to the Mount Everest base camp by Helicopter?

It depends on your group size, a group with 4 members will help to reduce your cost. Normally it starts from 900 U.S. dollars.

15: Can we pick up from Everest Base camp to Lukla by helicopter?

Yes, we pick you up from Everest Base Camp or Kalapathar or any other places in Khumbu Region like Gokyo Lake and Gorakshep, etc. and drop you at Lukla or Kathmandu as your wish.

16: Do you arrange helicopter rescue service by co-coordinating with our insurance company?

Yes, we can communicate with your insurance company and arrange rescue if any emergency occurs. We also provide air ambulance service and chartered helicopter service to Everest Base Camp.

17. Do you carry oxygen tanks in case of emergency?

Yes, we always have an oxygen cylinder for an emergency.

18. Is there any helicopter ride to Everest base camp and summit, landing on the ground of the peak?

Our helicopter flies over Khumbu glacier, the largest glacier in the region, and lands at Everest Base Camp. Kalapathar is the highest point where our helicopter lands and no helicopter lands on the summit of Everest for commercial purposes.

During an emergency, we can land on the various parts of Everest for rescuing.

19. Can we / I charter a private helicopter tour to the base camp of Mount Everest?

Yes, you can charter a helicopter tour to Everest Base Camp. Contact us for a reasonable price and guaranteed service with experienced pilots and guides.
For lower cost please join a group of maximum 5 people.

20. Does weather affect the helicopter flight to Mount Everest Base camp?

The weather in Everest Region is unpredictable, so we call the local people for live updates and start our trip. The early morning flights are more pleasant.

21. Can anyone trek to Everest base camp and return by Helicopter either from Kalapathar or base camp or Gorakshep or Lobuche or Pheriche?

Yes, we can pick you up from Gorakshep, Lobuche, and Pheriche. Contact us if you need any Helicopter service in Everest Region.

22. Is it possible to take a helicopter flight from Lukla or Namche to Everest base camp or vice versa?

Yes, we have all the options of these flights on our scheduled flight dates and you need to confirm one day before the flight.

23. What happens if there is bad wind?

If bad wind- safety first so can’t land at Kalapathar or Everest base camp if the wind is worse. Thank you for your understanding and co-operation.