
Landing at Everest Base Camp by Helicopter
Begin with the thrilling aerial flight to the Everest Base Camp. The flight takes us to the world’s highest peak, and it’s famous viewpoint, Kalapathar.
During your tour you will love viewing the eye-catching snow-capped Himalayan vistas. Mt. Everest (8,848M), Mt. Cho Oyu (8,153M), Mt. Lhotse (8,513M), Mt. Nuptse (7,864M), Mt. Pumori (7,156M), Amadablam and many other peaks make an impressive view. The towering mountains are lovely.
You will also see the massive views of the Khumbu Valley of the entire Everest Region. Acknowledge the legendary Sherpa culture and its unique traditions.
During your day tour, landing at Everest Base Camp by Helicopter will allow you to take pleasure. You can also have a delicious breakfast at a famous viewpoint called Everest Hotel View. Rejoice the stunning mountain views.
This amazing Everest Base Camp Heli tour lands at the Kalapathar (5545meters). Kalapatthar is a renowned viewpoint of Everest and Khumbu Glacier. You will see the striking mountain views of Mt. Everest Base Camp, Mt. Amadablam, Nuptse, Mt. Makalu, Mt Lhotse, Mt. Cho-Oyu, etc.
Apart from stunning mountain views, travelers will also get chances to see the best views of Khumbu Icefall and glaciers. This journey also provides you an opportunity to land on the viewpoints. Explore the region and get some photographs of the surrounding for memories.
Everest Base Camp Helicopter Flight Route
Landing Everest Base Camp by helicopter tour begins from Tribhuvan International airport, Kathmandu. You will have an eye-catching view of the Kathmandu, Patan, and Bhaktapur Durbar Square. The aerial views of Nagarkot and Jiri are fascinating.
Finally we will land at Lukla, famous gateway to Everest Base Camp. From Lukla,
we will again begin scenic flight through several villages. The bird eye views of Namche Bazar- Syangboche, Tengboche Monastery, Pheriche, and Gorkhsheep are remarkable.
Finally, we will land at Kalapatthar View Point. From there you can have close views of the striking mountains. Some of them are over 8 thousands including Mt. Everest Base Camp, Ama Dablam, Mt Lhotse (8,516m /27,940ft), Makalu (8,485m /27,838 ft) & Cho-Oyu (8,201m /26,906ft).
After exploration we will have lunch at Everest View Hotel. We will also visit around and explore the place. Travelers also get chances to encounter the interesting Sherpa culture. The traditions of mountain people are unique. After having stunning mountain views, we will again take a flight to Everest.
This magnificent Landing Everest Base Camp Heli tour is an awesome adventure. With the views of inspiring surrounding scenery and panorama of snow-capped mountains the trek is alluring.
This beautiful flight from Kathmandu to Everest Base camp greets you with marvelous Himalayan sceneries. You will see 30 different Rhododendron flower species down in the forests. The different local settlements and hospitable locals are unforgettable.
Sometimes the weather condition doesn’t allow us to land at Everest Base Camp. Due to high wind speed or landslides, landing at Everest Base Camp becomes difficult. But we assure you a remarkable tour. We will offer you our best.
Everest Base camp weather/ Climates
The weather and climate of the Everest region in Nepal depends on the various seasons.
Exploring the Everest Base Camp, 5364 meters is possible all around the year.
However March, April, May, September, October, and November are the best months for the Everest Base Camp Helicopter tour with landing. These times are Autumn and Spring at Everest.
The weather is clear very often even in the monsoon period. If the weather is bad or rainy and the flight is not operable, we can customize your tour. We can re-schedule your Landing at Everest Base Camp by Helicopter tour for the next day or after few hours. Do not worry, the paid amount is fully safe and refundable 100 %.
Clothing and preparation for Everest flight
During the landing at Everest Base Camp Heli tour, travelers must be aware about to weather conditions. You should wear clothing according to the seasons.
In the winter season (September to February), travelers should wear warm clothes including:
- Windproof down jacket
- Warm Trousers
- Sunhat
- Inner thermal wear
- Neck Mufflers
- Sun Glasses
- Warm Gloves
- Warm and comfortable Hiking Shoes
- Leg Warmer and other winter clothes…
In the summer season (March to August), travelers can wear lightweight clothes such as:
- Wind stoppers
- Comfortable Shoes
- Lightwight t-shirts, pants, and shorts.
Besides clothing, travelers should have cameras, sun lotion or cold cream, face creams, Lip Balm and sunglasses too. Carrying your mobile phone, a bottle of water, toilet paper is also essential. Always remember to keep your passport and its copy with you.
EBC Helicopter Flight services (include and exclude)
Cost Includes:
- Hotel pick up and drop.
- Helicopter flight to Mt. Everest.
- All landing charges.
- Value added tax and service charge.
- All official taxes,
Cost Excludes:
- All your food and drinks.
- National park fees ( 30 USD ) 3390 NRS. if applicable
- Khumbu Village developers (Tax 18 USD) 2000 NRS if applicable.
- Airport Tax. ( 1.5 USD ) 200 NRS.
Time to begin flight tour to Everest Base Camp!
Usually, early in the morning, the weather in Everest is always clear. We can get mesmerizing views of the highest peaks. We will fly early in the morning and enjoy the surrounding views.
Early in the morning we will have breakfast. One of our representatives will transfer you to the domestic airport at around 5;30 am. Around 6:30 am the flight will take off from Kathmandu.
It takes around 45 minutes to reach Lukla airport. From Lukla airport, we will continue tour towards Kalapatthar and then towards Everest Base Camp for landing.
The pilot will not land for a long time at Kalapathar due to some technical issues. You may also get altitude sickness there. This flight journey in the sky will reward you with breathtaking portraits of the Himalayas, glistering snow peaks, tranquil green valleys and so on.
The helicopter makes a rounding flight around Everest Base Camp and finally takes you to the hotel. We’ll have breakfast in a Lukla hotel and again we will be back to Kathmandu.
The Everest base Camp Heli tour provides you the greatest experiences in your life which you had never experienced.
Everest base camp helicopter tour cost
The Everest Base Camp Helicopter tour cost normally U$$ 1200 per person but it alos depend that how many person you book the trip together. The cost of the airfare depends upon the group size or the availability of the seats. It also depends upon the main seasons and offseasons.
During the main season, the cost of a private helicopter tour to Everest Base Camp ranges from $ 4300. 00 More or less. If you have your own group size or your own team (private group) then can make your cost quite economical.
Trip Facts of Landing at Everest Base Camp by Helicopter
Trip Route: Kathmandu-Lukla-Kalapatthar-Everest Base Camp-Kathmandu
Max Altitude: 5,545m Kalapatthar, Everest Base Camp-8848m
Trip Duration: 4 hours with two landing stops days
Transportation: Helicopter Flight ride from Kathmandu to EBC & Kalapatthar
Communication: Contact Details (Email, Cell Phone, Office Num)
Group Size: Joining flight and private flight Every Day Available