Bless your eyes with the mightiest mountain of all through a luxurious Heli ride! The Everest base camp heli tour is the shortest and easiest way to appreciate the grandeur of the mighty Mt. Everest along with other towering peaks in the surrounding ranges. It offers an opportunity to fly over the sky, touching the pinnacles of mountains along with an excellent view of mountains, glaciers, icefalls, and mountain lakes. No wonder, it is a grand way to escape from your hectic schedule to a quaint place in between the wilderness of the mountains to the highest position in the world – Everest Base Camp.
The Everest Heli tour takes you to the Khumbu region of Nepal and then to the Everest Base Camp. You can enjoy some stunning views of Sagarmatha National Park and Sherpa settlements during the flight. As the helicopter lands at the base camp, you can enjoy some quality time enjoying the glories of mountains and glaciers from the base camp. Then you can hike up to Kalapatthar for the 360-degree views of the mountains. The panoramic views of mountains from Kalapthhar are merely impressive. As you fly back from the base camp, the helicopter takes you around the Gokyo lakes. You can enjoy the stunning aerial views of Gokyo lakes and high passes. The helicopter will further land at Everest View Hotel in Namche. You can enjoy the close views of mountains like Mt. Everest, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Nuptse, Mt. AmaDablam, Mt. Thamserku, Mt. Tawache, etc. with your breakfast in the hotel. The Heli tour concludes with a flight back to Kathmandu or Lukla.
Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour is an exciting helicopter tour to the top of the Himalayas in a single day. It's ideal for any visitor who is planning to explore Mount Everest and the breathtaking beauty of surrounding mountains without necessarily trekking up there yourself.
The Everest Helicopter Trip begins in the early morning hours from outside the hotel entrance, i.e., under the roof of the Kathmandu hotel. At the airport, you will drive, and then you will board a helicopter over to an incredible flight over the Everest base camp.
Thereafter, on a flight from Kathmandu to Lukla, one can watch green valleys, small settlements, and even high mountains all at a time. Lukla is famous as an outpost in the hills and the gateway to trekking into the Everest region.
The helicopter stops here briefly for refueling. It's a flight from the first moments along the untamed vales, glaciers, and ridges, eventually to Kala Patthar, whose vantage point could be argued as the most visually amazing due to the clearest view of Mount Everest.
This is the peak of the experience of the Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour, where you step up to capture a beautiful photo of the Earth's highest mountain.
After a brief stay at Kala Patthar, the helicopter takes off to Syangboche for breakfast at the Hotel Everest View, the last hotel at the highest altitude in the world. Its peaceful atmosphere and the breathtaking views of the mountain create an enchanting atmosphere.
By keeping close to the lodge in the morning, it is possible to find a place to sit and watch the stunning views of Everest, Ama Dablam, and other masterpieces of mountains.
At last, the helicopter takes off and refuels and then flies to Lukla and finally to Kathmandu. The entire tour ends within a couple of hours, so it is a good option for those with limited time.
This Everest helicopter tour is a mix of adrenaline rush with stunning scenery and an amazing adventure in the Himalayas. It's ideal for the adventurer who likes to be in the outdoors or anybody who thinks about going to Everest but can't get out the door on a trek.
5: 30:00 AM – 6:30 AM: Hotel and Transport to the Kathmandu International Airport.
Your adventure starts early in the morning. Located in Kathmandu, a vehicle will take you to the Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) domestic terminal.
You will then continue your excellent helicopter flight of the Everest panorama with World Alpine Treks.
6: 30 AM – 7:00 AM: Check-in and flight preparation
Upon arriving at an airport desk, an agent will help perform the check process. Afterward, you'll prepare to board your scheduled helicopter flight.
Because trekkers have limited queuing time, they are able to guarantee that they have all the preparation needed to run the process smoothly and safely.
7: 00 AM: Helicopter flight from Kathmandu to Lukla (2,845 m)
The flight from Kathmandu to Lukla is mesmerizing. As the helicopter ascends, you'll enjoy spectacular views of green hills, terraced fields, and distant mountains.
Lukla is a village and the staging post for the Everest region. Flying into Lukla, one of the world's high-altitude airports, is a thrilling experience.
8: 00 AM – 8:15 AM: Refueling at Lukla Airport
The helicopter is going to have a light refueling landing at Lukla when landing. While you are at rest at this moment, you can release all the painful legs, stare at passing crowds of the city scene, and witness how trekkers buzz about in excited expectation of their ascent to Everest.
8: 15 AM Arrival 08:30 AM: Helicopter (Lukla to Kala Patthar, 5,450 m).
Once having left Lukla the helicopter climbs skyward towards Kala Patthar, a landmark known to provide one of the most expansive views of Mount Everest.
Dominating the view from the Khumbu Glacier, ridge, and snow summit is breathtaking. 8: 30 AM to 8:45 AM: Land and explore Kala Patthar.
At one-stop time Kala Patthar, the scene of the panorama, featuring the ground picture of the base of the world's highest mountain, Mt Everest, and its neighing mountains, Lhotse, Nuptse, Pumori, is available and pleasant to look at.
It's an ideal place for photography, but as the site is at a high altitude, it's only possible to visit it for a limited duration.
8: 45:00 AM to 9:00 am: Departure from Kala Patthar to Syangboche (Hotel Everest View, 3,950 m).
After Kala Patthar, the helicopter downlands at the Syangboche, where the majestic Everest View Hotel, known for its stunning mountain view, is located. It is highly desirable to capture incredibly spectacular aerial pictures of the Everest area, etc.
9: 00 AM to 9:30 AM: Breakfast at Hotel Everest View
Breakfast with a view of the world's highest mountain. Hotel Everest View provides magnificent, luxurious comfort.
With the possibility of dining to enjoy the most stunning spectacle of Everest, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, and all the other giants in the Himalayas in general. The peaceful ambiance makes this an unforgettable meal.
9: 30 AM Fly back to Lukla refuel (10:00 am)
After breakfast, the helicopter lands at Lukla to refuel. This is a mandatory stopover for departure to Kathmandu.
10: 00 AM – 11:00 AM: Fly back to Kathmandu
From Lukla to Kathmandu, the tour finishes off with a breathtaking helicopter flight. While stepping out of the road again to return to the town. After arrival, you'll be dropped off at your hotel.
What an amazing Journey to EBC
It was an incredible trek to Everest base camp with friends, guides Durga, and all the porters. The teahouses and meals each night were good. We would highly recommend World Alpine Treks to everyone! World Alpine was organized, clear, and quick to communicate with. They provided a detailed packing list and all necessary information before the trip started which we found very helpful and made the entire experience easy.
Perfect EBC trekking with Friends
We had an unforgettable experience trekking to Everest Base Camp in September with World Alpine Treks. Our group of 5 was guided by Durga, who provided all the necessary information and ensured a smooth journey from start to finish. Durga’s leadership and expertise made us feel safe and well-prepared for each day's challenge.
A special shoutout to our porters, Bishnu, Ramesh, and Megh, who were absolutely fantastic—helpful, friendly, and always ready to assist. The entire team went above and beyond, and the trek was perfectly organized with stunning views, comfortable accommodations, and great company.
Thank you Deepak for organizing this trek! We highly recommend World Alpine Treks to anyone looking for EBC hiking!
