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Everest Helicopter Day Tour

Everest Helicopter Day Tour

Overview

Trip Fact

Trip Name:

Everest Helicopter Day Tour

Fitness Level:

Easy

Best Month:

Autumn / spring

Max Elevation:

8000 M

Age Limit:

Any

Trip Duration:

1 Hrs

Trip Starts/Ends:

Kathmandu

Meals:

BLD

Accommodation:

Hotel

Group Size:

1-5

Destination:

Nepal

"The journey is an excellent option for those short on time but willing to spend a little more money for a unique opportunity to experience the breathtaking beauty of the Everest region without the need for strenuous trekking."

Everest Helicopter day Tour Overview

The Everest Helicopter Day Tour is one of the best and most exciting options to get to the base of the world’s highest mountain and experience the breathtaking views that seem nearly to touch the sky. It offers an extraordinary opportunity for travelers to explore the stunning landscapes of the Everest region from a unique aerial perspective, all without the need for strenuous trekking.

The Everest Helicopter Day Tour is designed for travelers who cannot trek or who do not have the time to reach Everest Base Camp but are willing to spend a little more money. This journey is suitable for anyone without physical challenges, including children and older adults. It is definitely an easy and luxurious way to experience the Himalayas

The Everest Base Camp Helicopter Day Tour starts from Kathmandu Airport and ends at the same location after a total duration of 4 to 6 hours. It is one of the most enjoyable and exciting flights to explore the massive Himalayas, including a landing at Everest View Hotel for panoramic mountain views and at Kalapathar for close-up views of the surrounding mountains, including Mount Everest.

The helicopter flies in the sky, offering breathtaking views of the mountains, peaceful green valleys, and magnificent snow-capped peaks, as well as a chance to experience the natural beauty and culture of the region. This makes it an unforgettable adventure for anyone visiting Nepal within a short timeframe

This Everest Helicopter Day Tour is the best-selling tour package in our program because of our strong connections with helicopter companies. We always customize the helicopter tour according to our clients' desires and provide high-quality service, friendly tour guides, reliable pricing, and the best times to fly. That is why we wholeheartedly suggest booking this Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour with us, as we guarantee departure dates for both groups and private tours.

Highlights of Everest Helicopter Day Tour

  • Experience breathtaking aerial views of the Himalayas, including the majestic Mount Everest (8,848 meters) and surrounding peaks like Lhotse, Makalu, and Cho Oyu. 
  • Land at Kala Patthar (5,545 meters), one of the best viewpoints for panoramic views of Everest and the Khumbu Glacier. Spend a few minutes taking photos and enjoying the stunning scenery.
  • Enjoy a stop at the Hotel Everest View in Namche Bazaar, recognized as one of the highest hotels in the world. Relax and savor a meal or tea while soaking in incredible mountain vistas.
  • This tour allows you to experience the beauty of the Everest region in a single day without the need for strenuous trekking, making it suitable for all fitness levels.
  • The tour typically lasts 4 to 6 hours, providing flexibility in scheduling and allowing you to return to Kathmandu the same day.
  • The helicopter flight offers a unique perspective of the Everest region, showcasing the rugged landscapes, deep valleys, and beautiful glaciers that are often inaccessible by foot.
  • Combine the thrill of flying in a helicopter with the luxury of enjoying breathtaking views and gourmet meals at high-altitude locations.

Landing the Helicopter for following Locations

The actual landing spots during the Everest Helicopter Day Tour will vary based on the tour operator, weather conditions, and other logistical considerations. However, in our tour program, the helicopter lands at the following key locations:

  • Hotel Everest View:

Hotel Everest View is situated above Namche at Syangboche and is known as one of the highest hotels in the world. It offers fantastic views of the surrounding mountains, including Mount Everest, allowing guests to relax and enjoy the scenery. The helicopter stops at Hotel Everest View during the Everest Helicopter Tour, where you can enjoy breakfast or tea while admiring the panoramic mountain views.

  • Kalapathar View Point 

Kalapathar offers the best close-up views of Mount Everest and the surrounding mountains. It is situated above Gorakshep at an altitude of 5,545 meters. This is one of the most popular landing spots for breathtaking panoramic views of Mount Everest and the surrounding peaks. Passengers usually have about 10-15 minutes to take photos and enjoy the stunning scenery.

  • Other Possible Stops

Sometimes the helicopter lands at Lukla or Gorakshep for refueling, depending on the specific tour package and weather conditions. Lukla is the starting point for many treks in the Everest region, where passengers may also switch helicopters. Gorakshep is the last hotel area, located near Everest Base Camp and Kalapathar. Trekkers doing the Everest Base Camp Trek from Lukla usually start their journey from there 

Itinerary Expand All Close All

1) Departure from Kathmandu:

  • The tour starts with a morning flight from Kathmandu to Lukla, the gateway to the Everest region Trekking.

 

2) Visit to Hotel Everest View:

  • The helicopter may make a stop at the Hotel Everest View, one of the highest hotels in the world, located above Namche Bazaar at Syangboche. Here, you can enjoy breakfast or tea while taking in the incredible mountain views.

 

3) Scenic Helicopter Flight:

  • After landing in Lukla, you’ll board a helicopter that will take you up to Everest Base Camp or the Kala Patthar viewpoint (5,545 meters) for stunning views of Mount Everest and its surrounding peaks, after a stop at Hotel Everest View.

 

4) Stop at Kala Patthar:

  • Spend about 10-15 minutes at Kala Patthar to enjoy panoramic views of Everest and take photos. This is one of the best vantage points for stunning photographs of the Everest massif.

 

5) Return to Kathmandu:

  • After reaching Kala Patthar, the helicopter will take you back to Lukla, and then you’ll fly back to Kathmandu.
Food
BLD

What Is Included ?

  • Private helicopter with pilot
  • Airport taxes and transportation 
  • Helicopter Landing Charges and Tour Permits

What Is Excluded?

  • All the things not declared on the trip cost addition

FAQs

The best time for the Everest Helicopter Day Tour is during the pre-monsoon (spring) and post-monsoon (autumn) seasons when the weather is clear and stable, offering the best views of Mount Everest and the surrounding Himalayan peaks. The pleasant and comfortable temperatures during these seasons also make it an ideal time for the tour.

Yes, you can go to Everest Base Camp by helicopter! The Everest Helicopter Tour is a popular, exciting, and fantastic way to visit the base camp of the world's highest mountain without trekking. It allows you to experience the beauty of the region in a short time while avoiding the physical demands of trekking. The highlight is landing at Kala Patthar, where you can enjoy some of the best views of Mount Everest.

The helicopter ride from Kathmandu to Everest Base Camp (or Kala Patthar), including stops at Lukla and Everest View Hotel, typically takes around 2-3 hours one way, depending on weather conditions and any additional stops along the route. The total tour from Kathmandu to Everest Base Camp and back, with stops, generally lasts around 4 to 6 hours.

The cost of a helicopter day tour to Everest Base Camp typically ranges from $2,000 to $3,500 per person, depending on the tour operator, the group size, and the services included. The Private tours cost will be more, while shared group tours can help reduce the price. The price usually covers transportation, landing permits, and sometimes refreshments at Hotel Everest View or another stop at Kalapathar.

The Everest Base Camp (EBC) Trek typically involves about 5 to 8 hours of walking per day. The total walking time depends on factors such as terrain, altitude, individual pace, weather, and acclimatization needs. For a standard 12-day trek from Kathmandu to Kathmandu, the daily walking time varies accordingly.

Traveller Useful Information

High Altitude Sickness is known as mountain sickness. If you walk or climb to higher elevation, it appears very quickly so you have to know symptoms of high altitude sickness. If you are wondering why it happens, here are some information. It is from the air pressure. When you go to higher elevation, this air pressure drops down and less oxygen so your body will need time to adjust to change air pressure. According to doctor, it starts from 8,000 feet (2400 meter) if you are from sea level. 

Types 
There are three types of altitude sickness

Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS): it is very common and symptoms feel like a tiredness, dizzy, headache, thirsty, muscle aches, nausea 

High Altitude Pulmonary Edema (HAPE): it is effect in the lungs, which can be very dangerous and hard to do life threatening

High Altitude Cerebral Edema (HACE): it is effect in the brain and most difficult to treatment and you need to go hospital attention right way. 

Cause 
Here are causes of high altitude sickness

You live at near sea level and travel to a high elevation 
You have had the sickness before
You climb quickly
You have not acclimatized to the altitude
If you are drink alcohol when you ascend 
If you have medical problems of heart, nervous or lungs 

Symptoms
These symptoms will appear depend on your speed to climb and how hard you push. Symptoms range from normal to serious. They can affect the nervous system, lungs, muscles, and heart.

Here are symptoms of High Altitude Sickness 

Difficulty sleeping
Dizziness 
Fatigue
Headache
Loss of appetite
Nausea or vomiting
Rapid Pulse (Heart Rate)
Short breath with action
Blue color of skin or gray soft skin 
Chest tightness or blocking
Confusion
Dry cough or coughing with blood
Cannot walk in a straight line 

Prevention 
Important keys to preventing of High Altitude Sickness are:

Climb the mountain gradually. 
Stop every 2,000 feet (600 meters) of climb above 8,000 feet (2,400 meters) and one or two nights sleep there.
Sleep at a lower altitude when possible.
Make sure that you have the ability to quickly descend if needed.
Learn how to recognize early symptoms of mountain sickness.
If you plan on climbing quickly, or climbing to a high altitude, ask your provider about medicines that may help.

If you are at risk for a low red blood cell count (anemia), ask your provider if your planned trip is safe. Also ask if an iron supplement is right for you. Anemia lowers the amount of oxygen in your blood. This makes you more likely to have mountain sickness.

While climbing, you should know these things 

Drink plenty of water
Climb slowly.
Take it easy
Do not drink alcohol.
Eat regular meals that are high in carbohydrates.
Sleep lower elevation 
Take a medication (diomax) according to doctor

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