Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour

The Helicopter flight tour to the EBC begins early in the morning at about 6:00 AM, and the tour guide will pick you from the Hotel and lead the way to the International Airport. You’ll be helped with the seating arrangements, and the flight takes off towards the East of Kathmandu, passing through beautiful snowcapped Langtang range and Ganesh Himal to the Manaslu and Gaurishankar peaks. On the way, we witness the green hills of Jiri in Dolakha. After that, the flight lands at Lukla, where you’ll be provided with a 10-15 minutes refuelling break.

The entry point of most treks, tours, and expedition is Tenzing Hillary Airport or Lukla (2820m). After a short refuelling break, the flight continues toward Namche Bazaar, passing through mesmerizing Dudhkoshi river valley. Namche Bazaar, also called the economic hub, is the largest town in this region from where most of the travellers trek through. The view of Kusum Kangum, Kwangde, Ama Dablam, and Thamserku peaks can be enjoyed flying over from the Sherpa settlements. The flight continues to the Everest Base Camp through Syanboche, Pheriche, and Gorak Shep, Tengboche (famous village.

The once-in-a-lifetime adventure, also dreamt by countless people, i.e. Everest Base Camp (5364m), is surrounded by the highest peaks in the world. For instance: Cho Oyu, Nuptse, Lhotse, Lobuche etc. The camp is located just below the Khumbu icefall. The weather determines whether to land the Helicopter on EBC or Kala Patthar. Also called one of the best viewpoints in terms of scenery than EBS, Kala Patthar lies at an altitude of meters. The Kala Patthar offers you a 360-degree view of Everest, which is just mind-blowing. The feeling of satisfaction when the chill wind touches your face is worth unimaginable.

You are provided with around 15 minutes to enjoy the scenery around you, take photographs, videos as per your will and capture these memorable moments forever. Some people may have AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness) if they stay longer in such high altitudes. So, it’s not allowed to stay there for a long time.

The next stop after the breathtaking experience is Everest View Hotel at Syanboche to enjoy the delicious breakfast to keep up the excitement. The scenery from this Hotel is also beautiful. Almost after an hour of rest and of having a great time, we fly back to Namche.

The Helicopter takes off from the Syanboche to Namche Bazaar and Lukla for refuelling purposes. Again, 15 minutes short refuelling break is provided; you can satisfy your eyes for the final time with the pleasant beauty of the Himalayas. The Helicopter then flies back to Kathmandu, bringing all the tourists safe and sound. After reaching the airport, you’ll be transported safely back to the Hotel.