Kathmandu Everest Helicopter Tour is a thrilling yet exciting lifetime experience Nepal has to offer besides trekking. The Everest Base Camp Helicopter tour gives you the closest view of Mount Everest within hours.
You can do the Kathmandu Everest Helicopter Tour at any given time of the year. The flight also offers a special breakfast to travelers at the Everest View Hotel, the highest placed hotel in the world.
The helicopter tour lands midway to Kala Patthar, a place higher than the Everest Base Camp. This destination lies at an elevation of 5643 m above sea level, while Everest Base Camp lies at an altitude of 5460 m above sea level.
The Landing in Kala Patthar is an alternative way to be on the foothills of the World’s highest peak, Mount Everest. This place is also the best to view Mount Everest and its surrounding Himalayan ranges.
Highlights of Kathmandu Everest Helicopter Tour
- Sweeping Himalayan Flight with Scenic views to the heart of Mount Everest
- Thrilling helicopter ride from Kathmandu to Everest Base Camp and Kala Patthar with panoramic views of nature
- Visit the highlander Sherpa of Everest region who offers their impressive Buddhist culture and rich customs.
- Aerial sight of the luscious green alpine such as rhododendron, pines, etc., to arctic zones such as glaciers, ice, etc.
- Dramatic heli ride to the base of the world’s tallest mountain, Everest
- Fly near the Khumbu icefalls and glaciers
- Final stop at Kala Patthar, the highest point of Kathmandu Everest Helicopter Tour
- A warm and hearty breakfast at Everest View hotel, the highest placed hotel on the earth.
- Experience one of the adventurous journey of the Everest region on a single day
- Get a close-up view of Everest along with Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Makalu, and many more.
FAQS
The helicopter ride begins from an elevation of 1400 m and reaches up to 5643 m with a gradual stop at 2800 m for fuel and 3900 m for breakfast. So, the highest point is Kala Patthar.
A helicopter can fly up to 5700 m, but with lightweight, it can fly higher to 7000 m in some areas with no wind.
The landing time of the helicopter at Kala Patthar is about 15 min, no more than that.
Yes, 15 min is more than enough to catch a glimpse of Mount Everest and nearby peaks. You also enjoy the sight of rugged mountains and glaciers.
All the crew members, including guides, pilots are experts and professionals who have been in this line of work for years now. With no doubt at all, they will provide you with high-class excellence throughout the entire tour. They are well-trained, responsible, friendly, and know well on how to treat the passenger.
Yes, you can join group flights as these are mainly for solo or couple travelers. But please note that you will be sharing the ride with other passengers. Only five people are allowed per flight.
Yes, you can begin the helicopter tour to Everest base camp from Lukla or Namche or Phakding and many more. Learn more about the different starting points from above.
Yes, you will be back by then as the tour is about 3 to 4 hours long. Also, the helicopter flights are done during early mornings. But we recommend not to choose helicopter flights before your departure as sometimes due to bad weather there might be delays.
The price of the helicopter tour depends on whether you are booking private flights or sharing flights. Private flights are expensive compared to sharing flights.
Yes, the option for helicopter return from Gorak Shep to Lukla is available. The team will pick you up from Gorak Shep and fly you straight to Lukla, a total of 10 min flight.
Yes, oxygen cylinders are always available in case of emergencies during the Everest day helicopter flight.
Yes, private flights are available, but only five people, including the host themself, can board the ride.
To be honest, the weather is always a complication, whether it be during helicopter tours or trekking trips. The climates in higher regions are unpredictable. But if you travel during spring and autumn, the chances of delays and cancellations are less.
