Trip Details
Destination: Nepal
Trip Difficulty: Easy
Trip Style: Sightseeing
Transport: By Air
Food: Breakfast + Lunch
Group Size: 1-5
Max Elevation: 5550 m
Highlights
- Experience an unforgettable one-day helicopter tour to Everest Base Camp and the majestic Everest region, all at an unbeatable price!
- Thrilling landing and take-off at Tenzing-Hillary Lukla Airport on a short runway.
- It is an adventurous experience full of thrills and a spectacular vista of the high Himalayas, a vibrant settlement of Sherpa people.
- Unforgettable mountain flight experience with less time and effort, perfect for adventure seekers with time constraints.
- Reaching the maximum altitude of 5,545 m – Kala Patthar is the best vantage point for panoramic vistas of the high Himalayas of the Everest region including Mt.Everest and other towering peaks.
- Mesmerizing close-up views of the Himalayas of Nepal like Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Amadablam, Gauri Shankar, Makalu, and many more.
- An aerial view of the green alpine forest of rhododendrons, pine trees, and green hills to an arctic zone of ice and glaciers and snow-capped mountains.
- Have breakfast at the highest-placed hotel in the world, Hotel Everest View.
- Enjoy a beautiful view of Sherpa villages and culture from Hotel Everest View at Shyanboche.
Everest base camp helicopter tour with Landing is one of the amazing adventure tours to capture the exceptional view of Mt. Everest and other giant peaks in the comfort of a chopper. It normally takes more than 2 weeks to reach Everest Base Camp (5364 m). The trek to the foot of the highest peak Mt. Everest can be exhausting and importantly requires physical fitness. No worries, if you are a non-trekker and have limited time, we can make your dream of getting close to the highest peak of the world come true. Nepal adventure team has the best alternative: EBC Helicopter tour, which will take you around base camp on just a 4/5 hour journey.
The Everest helicopter tour with Landing is a one-day tour that starts from Kathmandu to Lukla. The helicopter flight to base camp normally accommodates 2 people, 3 people, 4 people, and up to 5 people with full window seats. The helicopter stops at the Lukla airstrip for a short moment for refueling to prevent any hazardous situation where you can observe the first glimpse of a unique Sherpa culture. The helicopter then flies from Lukla to Everest base camp observing the beautiful environment beneath you and lands in Kala Patthar.
Kala Patthar, at (5550m), is an exclusive vantage point to capture the jaw-dropping panorama view of the entire Everest region. The helicopter stops here for 10-15 mins. You can take photos and videos here. After spending a dreamy time in Kala Patthar, the helicopter will fly to the Everest View Hotel where we will have our breakfast, enjoying the beautiful view of nearby villages and landscapes filled with evergreen fir trees, shrubs, and rhododendron forests. After breakfast, we flew back to Kathmandu.
The Everest base camp helicopter flight tour can be the most thrilling lifetime flight experience in Nepal. The scenic helicopter flight provides the best views of high mountains including Highest Peak in the world, Gauri Shankar, Mt. Ama Dablam, Mt. Makalu, Cholatse, Nuptse, Pumori, Lhotse, etc. The helicopter flies over the ancient Sherpa villages, monasteries, beautiful landscapes, green alpine forests of rhododendron and pine, and glaciers.
EBC Helicopter Tour Route
Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour takes the safest route, providing mesmerizing vistas of the Himalayas and Sherpa Settlement of Khumbu region. We will pick you up from the hotel early in the morning and drive you to Kathmandu Airport. Helicopter starts flying over the Nagarkot hills, and alpine forest and lands at Lukla – the bustling town of trekkers. The helicopter refuels at Lukla and flies over Sherpa villages such as Namche Bazaar, Tengboche Monastery, and Pheriche to Kala Patthar and EBC. The helicopter stops at an altitude of 5,545 m Kala Patthar for 10-15 minutes.
You will relish the panoramic vistas of Mt.Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Amadablam, and many more. You will witness the closest view of the Mighty Mount Everest from Kala Patthar. You will enjoy a memorable breakfast of your life at Everest View Hotel, savoring the breathtaking view of Mt.Everest.
The Helicopter Trip rides back to Kathmandu from Kathmandu Domestic Airport and you will be driven back to the hotel.
The Helicopter Tour route offers awe-inspiring vistas of the surrounding hills of Kathmandu valley, the lust green alpine forest, the Sherpa Settlement of Khumbu region, Khumbu glacier, and the panoramic vistas of the Mighty Mt. Everest with other towering peaks. Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour route offers the closest and most memorable view of Mt. Everest.
Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour Cost
We offer Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour at a very reasonable cost. Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour cost varies with the size of the group and individual – the number of the pax. Normally, the helicopter accommodates up to 5 people.
Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour Cost for Private Groups
If you have private groups, we can customize the Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour cost and itinerary as per your requirements. Whether you want to charter the whole helicopter or you are two or three, we are flexible in organizing the Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour. The helicopter flight accommodates up to 5 people. Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour costs for private groups start from $5100.
Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour Cost in Sharing
We have a daily group departure for Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour. If you are a solo trekker and want to share the tour with others in the group then Tour Price will be shared with the group. The service and experience will be the same as on private flights to Everest Base Camp with cost differences.
The Price depends on the services and requirements of the trekkers. We also customized the Ride as per the requirements of the trekkers to enhance their experience of witnessing Mighty Mt. Everest. Normally, Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour costs start at USD 1450 per person.
Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour Permit
Mt. Everest lies in Sagarmatha National Park. So to enjoy the Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour, you need two permits. The first one is the Sagarmatha National Park Entrance Permit. The other one is the Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality Entrance Permit. These two permits are mandated to enter the Everest region.
These permits will let you enjoy the mesmerizing panoramic vistas of the high Himalayas of Nepal including Mt. Everest and the beauty of the Everest region like Sherpa Settlements, wild flora, and fauna.
Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour Weather
The Weather plays a crucial role in operating The Helicopter Tour. The weather in the high mountains and at high altitudes can’t be predicted. The weather changes with no time in the high mountains so we always check the weather forecast before embarking on the journey to Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour.
Generally, Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour operates in the early morning. It is so because the weather is clear and good in the morning. If the weather is likely to change, Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour will be postponed for the next day without any additional charges.
The weather can vary at different times of the year and different altitudes, generally colder temperatures at high altitudes. Everest Helicopter Tour Weather will be cold and windy so it’s important to prepare and dress appropriately for such weather conditions. Make sure you wear windproof warm clothes while landing at Kala Patthar and Everest Base Camp.
Different Options Available for EBC Heli Tour Package
Lukla to Everest Base Camp Helicopter Excursion with Landing Price.
The heli tour from Lukla to EBC is an attractive aerial tour that lets tourists travel in a helicopter along Phakding, Namche, and other appealing sites in the north of Namche to EBC. Similarly, this trek is a natural feast of mountain giants, including Nuptse, Lhotse, Pumori, Lobuche, Amadablam, and Sherpa settlements and glacial lakes. The incredible moment is a stop at Kalapatthar Point to view the mountain range and Mount Everest; it is 5,644 meters above sea level. It ends with the flight again to Lukla, or if the beginning of the trek was at Phakding, then it goes back to Phakding. Again, the cost differs depending on the service provider. Still, the expedition is an incredible chance to marvel at the sheer environment of the Everest region while sparing the body the rigors of trekking.
A helicopter journey from Phakding to Everest Base Camp, landing at Kalapathar base, then continuing to Kathmandu.
The Everest Base camp tour starting in Phakding and sightseeing by helicopter, is one of the most thrilling and adventurous tours, selling breathtaking views of the Huge Himalayas. It also involves covering large stretches and terrains that are either steep, at elevated altitudes, or both, and the landscape is typically characterized by snowy mountains and rocky cliffs, suitable for thrilling themes. Compared to the previous trek going through Lukla Airport, which was quite a difficult experience, the tour arrives at EBC, where the guests can view the peak at ground level. The next captured part will take them to Kalapathar, which is over 5,500 meters, facilitating the best view of Mount Everest and other giants. Even if the accommodation provided by the temporary Mount Everest View hotel is quite primitive, there are splendid backdrops for shooting. As part of the final itinerary, the passengers are flown back to Kathmandu after they are done with the spectacular views of the mountains in the region.
Departure from Namche to EBC or Kalapathar base for close-up views of Mt. Everest, then return to Lukla or Kathmandu by Helicopter.
Teahouse trekking from Namche Bazaar to Everest Base Camp and Kalapathar is an unforgettable journey for enthusiastic trekkers who love to discover Mount Everest's hillocks and tough nature. The Kalapathar is a bit higher than the base camp, yet very close to the mighty Everest mountainous height; thus, it is always majestic and very humbling to be there. Suppose travelers wish to explore the beauty of Everest for a while before leaving. In that case, they can take a helicopter ride back to Lukla or Kathmandu, making the journey shorter. It majors as a helicopter adventure that offers trekkers an easy way to get down after going for a high-altitude trek and, at the same time, offers an opportunity to enjoy the difficult terrains undertaken. Regardless of the choice made for the return journey, one could always get a magnificent round trip passing through the heart of the Great Himalayas for a lifetime.
From Tengboche at 3,867 meters to Everest Base Camp, landing at Lukla or flying back to Kathmandu via Helicopter.
At an altitude of 3,867 meters, the trip to Tengboche Village and the Gompa attached to it is among the most inspiring views in the entire Himalayas region. Tengboche also offers adventure, and the Everest view and monastery make it an ideal starting point. This journey takes clients through valleys, farming villages, glacier rivers, and switchback trails with peaks looming above. Other things being equal, the warmth and hospitality of the Sherpas surely add a pleasant dimension. Reaching Everest's base camp is a feat on its own, especially if one can view the magnificent Everest and the mighty Khumbu range closely. Some professionals suggest that contacting an isolated Nepali or Tibetan village from EBC through a helicopter with a journey of about 1 hour to Lukla or Kathmandu is one challenging, thrilling adventure. Introducing: 5 hours, you get to float above the landscape and enjoy a comfortable flight back. Riding a helicopter over the Himalayas thus effectively brings curtains down on the marvels of the adventure.
Helicopter flights from Pheriche and Dingboche to Everest Base Camp or Kalapathar base, then return to Kathmandu.
A helicopter tour from Pheriche or Dingboche to the base camp or Kalapathar is also an interesting way of enjoying the round trip without going on a trekking expedition for several days. I hopped aboard a helicopter at around 5 pm, starting at 14 thousand feet, quickly gliding through the Khumbu Valley and seeing monumental mountains and glacial valleys below. There is a chance to visit EBC or Kalapatthar to witness the sights at ground level, with an extra focus on Mount Everest and surrounding mountains such as Lhotse and Nuptse. The latest segment of the journey includes the return by helicopter up to Kathmandu, which provides one last glimpse of the stunning Himalayan range. This heli tour is one of the most efficient and exciting packages in that it covers the journey from Pheriche and Dingboche to EBC and Kalapathar and onwards to Kathmandu.
Option to depart from Pangboche to Everest Base Camp or Kalapathar Hill, with helicopter service available, and land at Lukla.
Starting from the village of Pangboche, which stands at around 3,985 meters above sea level, the Helicopter tour of the Everest or the Kalapathar Hill is undoubtedly one of the most scenic helicopter tours one can experience, as the area boasts some of the world's most awe-inspiring mountain views. The van climbs up, and when the helicopter starts to lift off, one can see the vast rocky plateau and mountain ranges covered with snow in the distance. There is a possibility to go to the Everest Base Camp or Kalapathar Hill, explore this incredible area and book a local agency with an incredible view of the Himalayas, including Everest, Lhotse, and Nuptse mountains. I also enjoyed the sense of accomplishment from ascending almost six thousand meters to the famous location known as the Everest Base Camp during the climbing season. Kalapathar Hill is somewhat taller and is one of the best vantage points for viewing the mighty Everest. The trip to Lukla and back in helicopters is a comfortable way to cross the mountains, with an element of danger and adrenaline, and to feel like a true explorer amid mountains throughout the journey.
Helicopter flight from Thukla to Lobuche to Everest Base Camp, then onward to Lukla or back to Kathmandu.
A helicopter tour to the Everest region starts in the village of Pangboche, around 4600 meters above sea level, and arrives at the Everest Base Camp or Kalapathar Hill. The flight offers a scenic view of the higher Himalayas, including the Everest region, as well as clean and beautiful valleys. Traveling to the Location through the EBC or KHP lets one view the Himalayas range and picturesque environment that may be difficult to explore with other tours. While on an Everest Base Camp trek, other attractions that might be seen along the trails include the incredible Khumbu Ice Fall and the Lhotse and Nuptse mountains. Enjoying already breathtaking views and having photographed most of the highlighted places at the EBC, the helicopter return to Lukla and Kathmandu adds a luxurious touch to the adventurous holiday in the mountains.
Access helicopter service from Everest Base Camp or nearby areas, with the option to return to Lukla or Kathmandu.
Touring by helicopter from Everest Base Camp or its vicinity can be a fantastic and very efficient way to top off a trekking experience on Mount Everest. It is always thrilling to see the world from a different perspective, and the helicopter ride gives a splendid aerial tour that will make one close one's eyes and make one afraid of the magnificent mountains such as Mount Everest. Helicopters with facilities that allow for high-altitude sequences add a convenient option for returning to Lukla or Kathmandu for any trekker who wishes not to trek back or for anyone wishing to cut down his or her trekking journey. Finally, the flight back offers one last magnificent view of the mountains and a chance to contemplate the trek's goal. While whatever is left to explore the stunning area of Lukla or move on to the bustling city of Kathmandu for some and Rr, the service of the helicopters acts as a delightful and effective finale to the treacherous albeit awesome ascend of the spiralling landscape of Mount Everest.
Departure from Gorakshep or nearby Everest Base Camp and Kalapathar base, with a helicopter drop at Lukla or continuation to Kathmandu.
Everest Village in Nepal can end at Gorakshep, Base camp, or even at Kalapathar – a perfect high for a Himalayan adventure. Gorakshep is a small trekking lodging site located at an altitude of about 5164 meters, which offers the trekkers the lodging as a temporary rest and also a good point of quitting point for those who want to move to the Kalapathar or the base of Mount Everest. Some people wait for hours to get a tend of this height just to experience a close view of the Himalayas, but with helicopter-assisted trekking, you don't have to trek all the way on the return trip. In-flight, they will give you marvelous views of the Himalayas, Everest, Lhotse, and so many others, giving you the best view you can get of the area. It's a rather different experience, though the helicopter can also drop you off at Lukla- the entrance to Mount Everest-landing as smooth as butter. From Lukla, you can further penetrate the area Ariel, or if time is of the essence, opt for a helicopter ride back to Kathmandu and get a view of the magnificent Himalayan trail that had just been conquered.
Helicopter journey from Lukla to Syangboche or vice versa.
Running either from Lukla to Syangboche or from Syangboche to Lukla gives fascinating bird's eye views of the mountains and hills of the Everest region. The enticing service of a helicopter into the challenging and visually stunning airstrip at Lukla is available to trekkers and tourists who want to oversee the stunning views. If you ever happen to be flying out, you have a good vantage point to view lush green valleys, rice fields, and villages typical of Sherpa settlements. From Lukla, a flight to Syangboche at 3,780m is even more mesmerizing as visitors are treated to a bird's eye view of the ever-prominent Everest View Hotel, which provides a vantage point to view Mount Everest and other mountains. This 45-minute sightseeing helicopter can also be an effective and comfortable transport between the Lukla and Syangboche. During this time, you can avoid the difficult trekking paths down to the plains. This helicopter tour is popular among tourists as it is convenient, offers views of stunning nature, and is a stylish way to discover the Everest Region.
Pricing details for helicopter travel between Kathmandu and Lukla and vice versa.
Transportation services like the heli-tourists who fly from Kathmandu to Lukla are another form of transport that is efficient and thrilling as one can view some aspects of the Himalayas up close. Hiring a helicopter service that can transport several people from Kathmandu to Lukla or vice versa costs thousands of US dollars, depending on the time of the year, the availability of the helicopters, and the kind of helicopter rental service. With a one-way flight ranging between (PRICE), it is relatively cheaper and can carry about five passengers, which fits well for a few travelers, or you share by paying each. Still, traveling by helicopter is often more expensive than regular airfare; some of the advantages include operating it especially reliably in bad weather, and customers do not have to endure the constant cancellation or staunch base to Lukla of fixed-wing flights. Using helicopters is also more comfortable and results in a more direct journey, thereby giving travelers a fairly good view of the natural beauty of the region around Mount Everest. Regarding the above factors, helicopters have a higher cost for travelers compared to other modes of transport in the Himalayas, but they are advantageous to travelers in terms of ease, reliability, and adventure of flying over the mountains.
Best Season for Everest Base Camp Helicopter Flight Tour
We operate Everest base camp helicopter flight tours throughout the year. Even though we suggest March, April, May, and September, October, November, and December as the best months to go for the Everest Heli tour. During these months the sky remains mostly clear giving the best view of Mt. Everest and its adjoining peaks.
How to Book an Everest Base Camp Helicopter Flight Tour?
Whether you are in a group or you are on your own, we are available all the time to assist you with your Everest base camp helicopter flight tour. To confirm the group joining for 1-3 pax, go to our Departure details section below on our website. If you are a pax of 4 to 5 or above in the group, use our Custom Online Booking system.
For your group joining a tour, you will be mixed with other groups and charged according to the prices mentioned in the above table for the EBC Helicopter flight tour cost for the years 2024 and 2025. If you are in a group, we will need to provide you with the total number of people in a group and the total body weight of each individual. We can help calculate the total cost for this tour for your group.
If you have any queries regarding the cheapest EBC helicopter flight tour, please drop us an email at [email protected].
Everest Base Camp Helicopter Flight Tour Weight Limit
The weight limit for an EBC chopper flight is 500kgs and it accommodates a maximum of 5 pax on one single trip to Mount Everest. When the pax is up to 3, Heli moves straight from Lukla to Everest base camp, but if the number exceeds 3 people there is a need to run 2 shuttle helicopter flights. For this, you will have a Heli flight from Lukla to Everest View Hotel, manage your weight here, and a helicopter flight to Everest base camp from Lukla (maintaining a weight of less than 250kgs on average)
Condition Numbers/Kilogram
- Maximum Number of People Maximum 5 People in 1 Helicopter
- Weight Limit for 5 PaxMaximum 500 Kilograms
- Weight Limit for 3 PaxMaximum 240 Kilograms
Average Recommended Weight80 Kilograms (Per Person)
Notes on Group Weights:
The maximum weight for a single shuttle is 240 kg and for a double shuttle is 500 kg. The maximum number of people in a Helicopter is 5 but if the number exceeds the weight limit, you will need another helicopter to start the tour from Kathmandu and you will be charged the full cost of another helicopter.
The maximum carrying capacity of a Helicopter above 4400m is only 240 kg if the weight exceeds you might need an extra shuttle due to weight management. For example, if 3 people's weight exceeds 240, they will need 2 shuttles and if 5 people's weight exceeds 500 kg, then 5 people need 3 shuttles above 4400m)
If the group is overweight, every extra shuttle will be charged $500 per extra shuttle which will be shared by the group.
Itinerary for one-day Everest Base Camp Helicopter Flight Tour
05:50 AM: Transfer from hotel to Kathmandu Airport/Helipad
06:15 AM: Check-in at the Helicopter counter
06:30 AM: Flight to Lukla airport by Heli
07:30 AM: Land in Lukla for Defuel
07:50 AM: Flight towards Khumbu and Everest Base Camp
08:25 AM: Overfly Everest Base Camp and land at Kala Patthar 5500m for 10-15min for photos and video
08:55 AM: Flight to Shyanboche helipad and have breakfast in HotelEverest View
09:35 AM: Ride back to Kathmandu/ may stop at Lukla for fuel
11:50 AM: Arrival at Kathmandu Domestic Airport
12:15 PM: Drive back to the Hotel.
Useful Information
Sharing Vs. Private Everest helicopter flight with landing
Shared Helicopter;
while shared tours operate within a more structured framework, they offer a harmonious blend of sights and stops, ensuring everyone aboard has an enriching experience: While shared tours operate within a more structured framework, they offer a harmonious blend of sights and stops, ensuring everyone aboard has an enriching experience:
Fixed Itineraries: Shared tours entail a plan where the tour guide has a fixed and standard route they must follow since they are expected to cover all the important landmarks and spots. This means that almost every passenger receives a full and wholesome dosage of the attraction in the time they have at their disposal.Sharing Vs. Private Everest helicopter flight with landing
Timed Stops: To ensure everyone stays on schedule, there is time for every stop, and viewpoints are set at a certain fixed time. This system enables everyone on the tour to view the various attractions and scenery and take excellent photos without feeling that they have been fleeced or had a raw deal by being hurried through the trip.
Group Consensus: It should, however, be noted that it is usually recommended that the itinerary be predetermined, but last-minute adjustments can be made if agreed by all members of the group. If all the tourists agree, it will still be possible to devote an additional half an hour or an hour in the case of interest to a particular region, making all the tourists’ time more enjoyable without the actual negative impact on the further timetable of the tour. This kind of cooperation contributes to equal ratiocination since the director has to think of the common interest while respecting individual preferences that are inherent in every group while, at the same time, conforming to the basic layout of the tour.
Private Helicopter;
Customizable Itineraries: Such as flexibility in route choice since most private tours are organized based on individual requests. All of these aspects mean that not only can you personally alter the order in which sites are visited but also notice that different perspectives, different roads, or spending more time in some areas can, in fact, be arranged. This degree of individualization guarantees that your tour segment would be specifically tailored to your preferences concerning things that interest you most.
Extended Stops: Private tours do not have to follow the needs of several clients; therefore, they let you choose how long you wish to stay in each destination or sightseeing point. This useful feature allows you to stay in one place as long as you wish without having to spare time to visit another place. You barely get to enjoy the place before you are compelled to leave. It is ideal if you need to investigate a site fully or just desire leisure time while viewing the sea and coastal regions without pre-scheduled programs.
Personal Preferences: In most cases, private tours are very flexible since it is easier for one to include specific and rather extraordinary desires in the journey they intend to undertake. From predawn visits to a museum or a specific location, taking a deviation to a particular place, or a picnic in the middle of the historical tour, private tours can always meet the desires and requests of the client. Ensuring their vacations and tours are precisely tailored to their preferences, tastes, and wishes provides an exquisite and rather individualistic touch to all travel-related services and products.
Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour with Landing and COVID Safety Measures
The operators of helicopter tours have also provided and installed safety measures related to the COVID-19 situation, which affected the health and safety of the passengers and service providers. Some of these measures include washing the helicopter before and after each flight to ensure it is clean and removing any objects, such as fruits, that could be rejected by bacteria.
Pre-flight Health Screening: Preboarding temperature checks and health assessments must be done by each person intending to travel
Sanitization Protocols: How Cleaning Is Done: The helicopter's seats, handles, and other easily tapped parts are disinfected more often.
Face Masks: This is mandatory for all passengers and crew members during the entire flight.
Hand Sanitizer: Hand sanitizers will be placed on the bus or vehicle for passengers to use before getting on and during the journey.
Social Distancing: This has been due to the adoption of techniques, including limited supply seating capacity, to enhance social distancing among the passengers.
Protective Gear: Employers ensured that the crew was clad in appropriate safety apparel and facilities, such as masks and gloves.
Pre-packaged Refreshments: If possible, refreshments are served in packed form to reduce contact as much as possible, and this includes snacks as well.
Contactless Check-in: Digital means of contact and touchless check-ins to minimize the point of contact.
Travel Advisory: Compliance with current local and health guidelines on travel and hygiene measures.
Directions for Everest base camp helicopter tour with landing flight
Dealing with the Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour with a landing flight journey is truly amazing and full of the grandiosity of the mountains. Here's a detailed guide on what to expect and how to navigate this unforgettable journey:
Departure from Kathmandu: The tour usually starts in Kathmandu, where you hop into the Helicopter at the Tribhuvan International Airport or at some other nearby helipad. It only operates in the morning because it has to capitalize on the best times when there is a clear sky for a bird’s eye view.
Flying Over the Himalayas: When the Helicopter rises, you get an excellent chance to observe a spectacular bird's-eye view of the landscape and the Kathmandu Valley in particular and Nepal in general. The roaring flight path leads eastwards, thus providing wonderful views of the mountain terracing, tropically stimulated forests, and the meandering Dudh Kosi River. Whenever you are on a tour of the area near Everest, the contact is much more intense, and viewers can see great heights and deep valleys.
Stop at Lukla: Some stop briefly at Lukla to refuel their vehicles, as many tours may include this trail. Described as the entrance to Everest, Lukla is built with one of the most daring airports in the world. This stop also allows visitors to make a stop at the airstrip area and see the preparations in anticipation of the trips up the mountain.
Scenic Flight to Everest Base Camp or Kalapathar: When it has refueled, it proceeds with its journey towards the Everest Base camp or the Kalapathar. The only thing that could be deemed as remarkable as the flight itself is the breathtaking sight of giants such as Ama Dablam, Lhotse, and Everest itself. This is a spectacular route, flying across the Khumbu Valley and getting an overview of real Sherpas’ houses and monasteries, as seen above.
Landing at Everest Base Camp or Kalapathar: Depending upon the specific tour, the Helicopter will come down at Everest Base Camp itself or almost Kalapathar. The existing Kalapathar location is about 5,545 meters above sea level, and the helipad at this location provides an opportunity to have a ravel and capture a few of the rarest photographs of Mount Everest in extremely high condition. Here, we have roughly ten to fifteen minutes to go outside, photograph, and marvel at the scenery.
Return Journey: From the overland, the Helicopter used to move from either the Everest Base Camp or Kalapathar and descend back to Kathmandu. The return flight affords the final view of the majestic Himalayan ranges missed the previous day due to the dense fog. Some major tours may have a sightseeing stop at Syangboche or Tengboche Monastery, depending on the need.
Arrival in Kathmandu: The onward tour ends in Kathmandu, where you will be driven back to the hotel immediately. The overall trip generally lasts approximately 3-4 hours of hiking, and it is ideal for travelers who want to see the beauty of the Everest region within one day.
Helicopter Models Used For The Flight
The type of helicopters used in the operation of the Everest Base Camp flight is carefully selected after careful consideration of their working performance, best suited for operations in the high altitude region of the Himalayas. Hence, these helicopters will be manufactured to be safe, comfortable, scenic, and thrilling for the passengers, taking them to one of the greatest wonders of the natural world ever to grace earth.
Common Helicopter Models:
Robinson R22
A two-seated realistic helicopter that can fly lightly and with the most efficiency. Although it is not widely used for commercial high-altitude ventures such as the one described in this article, its usage is well known for venturing and flight training and personal/ private handy flyers.
Robinson R44
A multi-purpose two/twin-rotor helicopter designed to carry up to four people, often with significant sightseeing, especially at large heights. The Gu 9S features a highly reactive engine, making it ideal for the Everest Base Camp, and many passengers enjoy a wide and clear view apart from the car’s interior’s comfort.
Schweizer 269/300
As it is a very dependable and stable glider, this type is commonly used for training and basic aerobatic work. This makes it ideal for flying at higher altitudes since it can offer reliable performance.
Guimbal Cabri G2
A contemporary, light-type helicopter designed to accommodate the two is further lauded for the technology used in its construction and stable flight characteristics. As has already been mentioned, it is built mostly for training and for some additional non-combat purposes, but it is known to provide rather high efficiency and security.
Thus, the listed Helicopters are examples of helicopter models used in the Aviation tourism industry. These helicopters are primarily used because they can carry a greater number of passengers, they have the greater power required for high-altitude flying, and they are comfortable for tourists on Everest Base Camp helicopter tours.
Why choose EBC Helicopter Tour with the Nepal Adventure Team
When planning your Everest Base Camp helicopter tour, you must visit the site with the Nepal Adventure Team and be sure that you will hire one of the best and most comfortable helicopter tours to EBC. We take pride in offering professional and intimate concierge services and leave no stone unturned to plan and organize all parts of the trip in the most precise way possible. Every member of our crew is highly experienced in flying, and we have special guides who are well acquainted with Mt. Everest region. Their professionalism guarantees a comfortable and uneventful flight and a very fulfilling and educative one as you listen to their informative comments and anecdotes about awe-inspiring geographical features and historical places of interest in the different territories we pass through.
We also consider your comfort throughout the tour and ensure you do not struggle too much to get to your desired destinations. Upon your request, we take care of every detail, including transportation, so you can easily catch the stunning views. The helicopters have big, clear glass windows to provide an unmatched view and allow for stunning shots. Also, this agency provides flexible working hours and can work out any tour you want. To be more certain of the experience you will have during your Everest base camp helicopter tour with the Nepal adventure team, just get ready for an amazing, quick, and safe ride you will cherish the whole time.
Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour (Weight Limit)
Everest Tour by helicopter has certain weight restrictions depending on how many people fly from Kathmandu to Lukla and back. These limitations are essential to providing safety and operational efficiency for the helicopter, especially when working at high altitudes in the Himalayan region. Here's a breakdown of the weight limits: Here's a breakdown of the weight limits:
- 5 pax: One helicopter lifting ability is constrained to half a tonne.
- 4 pax: The combined weight of payload and passengers is allowed to be a maximum of 350 kilograms for one Helicopter.
- 3 Pax: Yet each Helicopter can only carry a maximum weight of 250 kilograms.
- 2 Pax: It has specific requirements for carrying passengers and cargo, and the maximum weight for one helicopter is 1500kg.
These weight limits are very much real to ensure that the Helicopter will still perform adequately. In addition to weights, there are considerations regarding fuel usage, height, and temperature. These limits, when violated, pose a danger to passengers and crew and may cause some nuisances during an aerial activity. Passengers must also ensure that the person's weight and their luggage are correctly reported so that the limits are within the set measures.
If more passengers are being transported, they may charter a number of helicopters so that there will be more capacity for people being carried, but this has to do with the weight of the helicopters. Thus, the trip is enjoyable and safe for all the members, and enough space is provided to marvel at the views of Mount Everest and the Himalayas in general. It is also important to remember the following weight limits while booking your Everest Base Camp helicopter tour to properly organize all of this to have the best time ever in the astounding Khumbu area of Nepal.
Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour Packing List
When planning for trekking and an Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour, the following checklist helps you know what to pack to ensure safety, comfort, and fun while trekking and throughout the tour in the Himalayas. Here’s a comprehensive packing list to help you make the most of your experience: Here’s a comprehensive packing list to help you make the most of your experience:
Clothing:
Layered Clothing: Temperatures can be uneven due to weather changes, so pack thin, loose, and comfortable clothes that you can layer.
Insulating Jacket: Headgear is vital, especially when the altitude of the place is high since the temperatures can be cold.
Windproof and Waterproof Outer Shell: First, its outer covering should guard you against wind and rain.
Comfortable Trekking Pants: The best pants for this climate are light in weight and dry quickly.
Hat and Gloves: Since the weather is still cold in the early mornings and evenings, and there is also mid-morning sun, cold/sun protection is necessary.
Sturdy Trekking Boots: Perhaps the best footwear to wear while hiking is comfortable, waterproof footwear with good ankle support.
Socks: Socks that dry the sweat and insulate them.
Accessories:
Sunglasses: One factor that may not first come to mind is protection from UV radiation, especially at high altitudes.
Sunscreen and Lip Balm: Many individuals have to wear glasses, so this may also be handy. Indicate SPF 30+ sunscreen and lip balm to avoid sunburn and chapped lips.
Personal First Aid Kit: Include medications for migraines and asthma, topical antibiotics for blisters, and other minor injury first aid essentials.
Camera or Smartphone: It is so amazing that I will need to use my camera to capture the beautiful scenes around the place.
Personal Items:
Valid Passport and Permits: Make sure to have all the travel documents needed to embark on a journey ready.
Cash: The remainder can go to personal expenses, such as local transport, souvenir purchases, and guide tipping.
Snacks and water: Energy-dense foods geared toward snacking and a refillable water bottle are also available.
Personal Hygiene Items: measuring cup, spoon, spoon, etc.
Headlamp or Flashlight: meals in situations that require travelers to leave their homes early in the morning or when they encounter some sort of emergency.
Optional:
Binoculars: Sometimes, to get closer to the breathtaking scenery of the mountains.
Trekking Poles: Works well for controlling balance and duration of descent. ”
COVID-19 Considerations:
Face Masks: I highly recommend touring the region with at least three masks for the helicopter trip and any indoor visits.
Hand Sanitizer: In the highway rest area, one can carry a small bottle for personal use and fill it here.
Additional Tips:
Pack Light: Lodging size may be limited, and helicopter weight limitations may be a factor, so only bring what is necessary.
Dress for Layers: Forecasts for rainy and sunny weather should be considered when picking the day's clothes.
Respect Local Customs: Remember to wear a modest dress when visiting the Sherpa cultures and do not take sexual photographs.
Stay Hydrated: These recommendations originated from being informed that drinking a lot of water was important to avoid altitude sickness.
Sticking to this packing guide will put you in the right position to enjoy your Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour with ease and be safe from the challenges posed by the natural climate in the Himalayas.
FAQS
Are Pilots Experienced?
We have pilots with years of experience flying through the mountains of Nepal and the best knowledge about the areas they are flying to.
How is safety Taken Care of?
We have the best and most experienced pilots in the country. In case of any medical emergency, we will take you to the hospital and make sure you are taken care of in the best possible way.
Why land at Kala Patthar rather than at Everest Base Camp?
Kala Patthar at (5550) m is the best vantage point to get the best view of Mt. Everest than Everest base camp and from Kala Patthar, you not only get to see Mt. Everest but also the whole Everest region mountains including Mt. Ama Dablam, Cholatse, Nuptse, Pumori, Lhotse and many more.
Another drawback why not landing at EBC is that the weather is not always favorable here and sometimes landing is not possible.
Can we land at Everest Base Camp?
Yes, you may land at Everest Base Camp only if the weather conditions are good. But the weather at the Base Camp is not always favorable.
If you want to be at Everest Base Camp and the weather is good, in such conditions the helicopter can land at Everest Base Camp.
Is Altitude sickness a problem?
Any altitude above 3,000 m can cause altitude sickness. But during a Helicopter tour, you do not need to worry about altitude sickness as the pressure is adequately maintained inside the helicopter so the flight will be comfortable.
Keeping altitude sickness in mind, you will be spending only about 10-15 minutes in Kala Patthar which is more than enough time to enjoy and take plenty of photos of the scenic view of the Everest region.
What happens if the flight is canceled?
The weather is quite unpredictable in the high altitudes of Nepal. Flight delays or cancellations can occur in bad weather conditions. If your flight gets canceled, you will be scheduled for the next day.
If you do not have enough time to postpone the flight, you will get a refund. The Company will refund as per their policy.
Nepal Adventure Team has a special reasonable price for the coming spring season in 2024 for the Everest base camp Helicopter tour. You will get everyday fixed departure in March, April, and May in the spring season, and September, October, November, and December in the autumn season of 2024/2025.
Do we need a permit for Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour?
Permits are required to enter Sagarmatha National Park. Since Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour also operates flights in Sagarmatha National Park, we do need a permit for Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour. Our Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour requires a Sagarmatha National Park Entrance Permit and a Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality Entrance Permit.
Is breakfast included in the Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour?
After you visit Kala Patthar and Everest Base Camp, the helicopter flight takes you to the Shyanboche Helipad. You will be savoring the best breakfast of your life at Hotel Everest View with mesmerizing vistas of Mt. Everest and other towering peaks of the Khumbu region.
Does the weather affect the Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour?
We make sure to check the weather before every flight. But still, the weather in the mountains changes in no time so in that case, Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour will be postponed to other days without additional charges.
What happens if I get altitude sickness during Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour?
Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour will land in Kala Patthar for a short period i.e. 10-15 minutes. So you won’t get altitude sickness. However, in case you have altitude sickness you will descend to Lukla or Kathmandu depending upon your situation. We do have an oxygen cylinder in the helicopter for emergencies.
How long before the helicopter lands at Kala Patthar during the Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour?
Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour lands in Kala Patthar for a short time. Kala Patthar offers the closest and most panoramic vistas of Mt. Everest and other towering peaks of the Everest region. Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour lands at Kala Patthar for 10-15 minutes to relish the moment being closest to Mt. Everest and to click photos and videos.
Can I take photos and videos during the Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour?
Yes, you can take photos and videos during the Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour. We recommend that you take consent from locals while taking their photos.
