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Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour
Posted: Dec 01, 2023
Helicopter tour to Everest Base Camp is the best alternative for tedious classic 14 days EBC trek, suitable for every age of group. The Everest Base Camp Helicopter tour comes with paramount landscapes of the Everest region along best views of Himalayan peaks.
Neither tedious nor time consuming, this Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour lets you enjoy some the best views of Everest region. In fact for travel enthusiast who doesn't prefer long and tedious trek, EBC Helicopter tour is the best possible option.
This luxurious flight tour commences with direct flight from Kathmandu to Lukla, then after to Kalapatthar. You are sure to explore the whole Everest region in round around 4 hrs without any remarkable effort.
After the scenic tour over the china of Himalayas, you will experience exotic landing at Kalapatthar with stunning views of Mt, Everest.Right after all these adventure, you will enjoy your stay at Everest view Hotel, Highest altitude hotel around the world. At hotel, your breakfast will be accompanied by the crisp views in front of your dining table, is not that fascinating?
Why will one enjoy Everest Base Camp Helicopter tour with landing?
- Panoramic views of landscapes of Mount Everest Region along with views of some of highest peaks of the world.
- Interaction with the Highlands, the Sherpas.
- A platform enjoying Sherpas ancient culture and diverse customs.
- Stunning aerial views of colorful rhododendron forest, green pine trees along with arctic zone and glaciers.
- Exceptional view of giant Khumbu icefall.
- Chance for memorable photo shoot at Kalapatthar as helicopter lands facing towards the Everest.
- Fascinating breakfast at the highest altitude hotel, Everest view hotel.
Best time for Everest BC Helicopter tour?
The heli tour is highly dependent upon the weather and climate of the Everest region. The Helicopter is hardly possible during variant weather and unpredictable climatic condition.
Nevertheless perfect time for Everest BC heli tour is same as EBC trek or Annapurna base camp trek in the months of spring and autumn.
During autumn (September to November), the weather of Mt, Everest region is stable and crisp with paramount visibility. It offers the best view of peaks and the surrounding landscapes of Khumbu region. The favorable temperature in this season lets you comfortable stay at Kalapatthar.
In the same way, spring (March to May) comes with the favorable weather and climatic condition forEBC Helicopter tour. And in spring there are rhododendron blossoms everywhere on the lower elevation of the Everest region.
Everest Base Camp Heli Tour is possible even in the coldest season of the year infect, winter is the best time to witness stunning snow-covered peaks of Everest region.
Tour program schedule
Everest BC Tour is approximately 4 hours trip which begins and ends at Kathmandu. Helicopter from Kathmandu passes through Lukla-Namche Bazzar-Pheriche-Gorakshep- Everest Base Camp- kalapatthar- Everest view Hotel and return back to Kathmandu.
Here is detailed itinerary of the Everest Base Camp Heli Tour along with landing points.
Kathmandu (1400m) to Lukla (2800m)
Around 6:00 am in the morning, you will board the helicopter to Lukla from Tribhuvan International Airport. After 45 min you will reach Lukla and land there (10 -15 mins) for fueling.
Lukla (2800m) to Kalapatthar (5554m)
After re-fueling from Lukla you will board the Helicopter towards KalaPatthar, which takes 25 minutes along scenic flight comes with the stunning views of Tangboche monastery, the Khumbu glacier and the chain of the Himalayas.
You will fly across the EBC to reach Kalapatthar. At Kalapatthar the helicopter will land for approximately 10-15 minutes. However the landing time varies according to the climatic conditions.
Kalapatthar (5554 m) to syangboche (Everest View Hotel) (3962m)
After the memorable time at Kalapatthar, the helicopter will take you to Everest view hotel in about 12 min. Hotel is the launch stop Everest Base Camp Heli tour.
At the hotel, you will enjoy the finest during at the highest altitude in world along with the stunning views of Everest and its neighboring peaks. Spend sometimes here; take a breakfast and some snaps.
Syangboche (3962m) to lukla (1800m) to Kathmandu
From Syangboche, you will land once again at Lukla for fueling and then fly back to Kathmandu. In about 45min of flight you will reach Kathmandu airport. During your flight back to Kathmandu, you will have last glance to the snowy peaks and Rock Mountains.
Transfer to your hotel in Kathmandu
Upon your arrival at airport, one of us will pick you and transfer you to your respective hotel. With this you come to an end of exclusive Everest Base Camp Helicopter tour
So, no hesitation in contacting us, for treks and tours in Nepal. Dream Heaven Adventure is well established trekking agency that arranges trekking in Nepal, Tours in Nepal and numerous adventurous activities with one hundred percent client satisfaction.
Mr. Suman Aryal, article writer and adventure holiday operator in the Himalayas since long time. Get more information about trekking in Nepal and Nepal tour packages.