Starting as early as possible from 6:30 to 7 p.m. at Kathmandu domestic airport for Everest Base Camp Heli Tour. Walk towards the airline counter, where our staff will hand you the boarding pass for an exciting flight to Everest.
On reaching the helipad the captain and airline crews greet you for a safe and wonderful air journey. Boarding inside the small chopper, where seats are comfortable with enough room to stretch. The captain lifts the helicopter off the ground, where you will enjoy the stunning panorama of Kathmandu city and valley. As the chopper heads higher towards North East facing tremendous views of Himalayan peaks with Langtang, Ganesh, and Jugal Himal. The flight heads closer to Lukla town airport with a grand look at Mt. Everest and Lhotse.
The helicopter makes a short stop by the side of Lukla's main air runways to dispose of some fuels; for the return journey. Which makes the engine lighter to fly around high altitudes towards Mt. Everest and its magnificent surroundings.
Soon the flight takes off, having time to catch glimpse of local Sherpa cultures, as the helicopter follows high; above Dudh Koshi River. Enjoy views of Sherpa villages down below and of trekking trails, as the chopper heads higher from Namche Bazaar. A famous town and gateway to various trekking and other adventure destinations, around high Khumbu. The flight then heads straight north above Tengboche Monastery and its green hills, a great change of landscapes.
The helicopter flies above the dry windswept terrain of Pheriche and Dingboche and then reaches close to Mt. Everest.
The pilot makes a swift round above the Everest base camp, allowing passengers to catch glimpse of the Everest base camp. Along with its dramatic arctic terrains filled with moraine of ice and glaciers with close views of Khumbu Ice Fall.
The helicopter makes a soft landing on a nice wide field, above Gorakshep a small and last settlement en route to Everest base camp. The Helipad is situated at the base of Kalapathar Hill. Stopping for a while to catch the stunning close views of
Mt. Everest and surrounding towering peaks. The very best spot for a majestic vista of Mt. Everest is a mere stone's throw distance. After exciting moments with glorious scenery of giant peaks, the return journey to Kathmandu.
On the way possible stop at Everest View Hotel for breakfast and refreshments with a backdrop of Mt. Everest. The helicopter makes a short stop at Lukla for refueling and then on the way back to Kathmandu. After an awesome morning adventure on Everest Base Camp Heli Tour.
Depending upon the booking around the best seasons. Normally the helicopter have rooms for 4-5 passengers. Sometimes when co-pilot is not in, can enjoy the front seat with the main pilot the captain. We organize for any numbers of people from minimum 4-5 to more with shuttle flight to and from Pokhara and Annapurna base camp. We also arrange the flights for minimum 1-2 people also where cost comes little higher than in maximum group of passengers.
The passengers on this flight to Everest, might have to drop at Pheriche around a nice settlement. If the passengers exceeds to 5 people, where pilot makes a shuttle to and from the base of Kalapathar view-points. The reason is to make the helicopter much lighter flying on high altitude due to strong air currents.
But every passengers will have the opportunity to enjoy standing in front close to Mt. Everest.
At the hotel in Kathmandu, it might be bit early for breakfast. But can enjoy the morning with refreshing cup of coffee with breakfast. Passengers who are eager can carry packed breakfast also, but on route Everest Base Camp depends upon the pilot decision; as weather wise and time of flights. Normally having time for refreshing warm drinks while enjoying the views at Mt. Everest. Which is at Everest View Hotel for normal stops for breakfast, a vantage view point as well.
As per the season wise, but Everest Base Camp is cold in the morning time during all seasons of the year. Better with long sleeve shirts and trouser with down-jackets, as well carrying sun-hats or woolen tops. Wearing boots or comfortable runners / sport shoes, sun or snow goggles against the bright reflection of sun and snow. Carrying needful personal small items for an hour flight.
Depending upon one interest, besides trekking to Everest Base Camp where some people do not have time for more than weeklong treks. The only best way to be close in front of Mt. Everest is joining for a Heli Tour. The Everest Base Camp on Helicopter, is slowly gaining popular among those people who can afford the price. As well for people with limited holidays in Nepal for the trek.
Normally it is a straightforward Heli Tour from Kathmandu to Everest Base Camp, but on special request. We will comply with your interest to land at possible Helipad around Sherpa villages at Tengboche or near Namche Bazaar.
Well it also depends upon the time duration and weather wise also. Where cost comes slightly higher to extend an hour or less on top of Helicopter hour of duration.
