Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour

Trip Fact

Tour Duration: Approximately 5 hours back and forth (Kathmandu-Lukla-Kala Patthar-Everest View Hotel-Kathmandu)

Tour Destination: Everest Base Camp- Nepal

Tour Grade: Easy, Leisure, and Luxury

Transportation: Helicopter

Cost: Group Joining: USD 1700, Private Groups: USD 6000-65000

Group Size: Minimum: 1, Maximum: 5 people

Age Restriction: No age restrictions, children above 2.5 years are considered as adults.

Stopover: Lukla, Namche Bazaar, Syangboche: Hotel Everest View, Kala Pathar

Activities: Helicopter Flight with Landing

Best time to do this tour: February to May and September to December.(This tour is available and doable throughout the year).

Maximum weight on Helicopter ride: 490kg – 500kg weight

Highest Altitude Gain On EBC Helicopter Tour: Kalapathar at 5545m

Departure: Everyday Morning from Tribhuvan International Airport- Kathmandu

Physical Fitness level: N/A (anyone can do this tour)

Ground Time: Lukla: 15-30 minutes, Kala Pathar: 10-15 minutes, Syangboche: 1 - 1.5 Hours

Tour Introduction

The Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour is a 4-5 hour helicopter ride tour with a landing in Kalapathar at(5545m/18192ft.).

This thrilling helicopter ride offers an aerial view of most peaks of the Everest Region.

Along with this, the Kalapathar viewpoint offers a 360° view of the world’s highest mountain peaks including the massive Mt Everest (8848 m), Pumori, Lhotse (8516m), Nuptse (7855m), Changtse (7553m), Ama Dablam, Island Peak, Cho Oyu, among others.

This fascinating Everest helicopter tour takes you to Kala Patthar passing over the Everest Base Camp.

In a short time, you will see some of the highest peaks in the world and also fly past the lush hills and alpine forests of the Everest Region.

The Everest Base Camp helicopter tour in Nepal is ideal for those adventurers who are in a time crunch but wouldn't want to compromise the larger-than-life view of the spectacular views. It is also ideal for those who just wish to dive into the heart of the Everest Region in the easiest, most comfortable, and luxurious way possible.

The Everest Base Camp Helicopter with flight landing is available as either a private charter or group joining. The group joining is the more affordable price option for per person.

You can do this tour alone or in groups of 2-5 people.

The entire Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour is memorable and awe-inspiring. Anyone regardless of their age can do this beautiful and breathtaking tour.

Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour Package Overview

The Everest Helicopter tour begins with a ride to Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) at Kathmandu from your hotel.

After checking in at the domestic terminal of TIA, you will get into the helicopter and begin your epic Everest Base Camp Helicopter tour with landing.

You will fly across the famous heritage sites of the Kathmandu valley and the famous Khumbu (Everest) Region. After 40 minutes to an hour, the helicopter will land in Lukla for refueling and further thereon.

During the short break in Lukla, you can enjoy the views of the Himalayas from the beautiful Lukla. This village is also the trailhead for many of the treks in the Everest Region including the Everest base camp Trek.

After Lukla, you will fly across Namche Bazar, Syangboche, Tengboche, Everest Base Camp, and finally, land in Kalapathar. This part of the helicopter tour of Everest takes around 40 minutes. This part of the flight also offers close aerial views of the surrounding snow-capped mountains along with the Khumbu glacier and Everest Base Camp.

Once in Kalapathar, you are free to roam for a while and enjoy the magnificent view of the mountain range.

Here in Kala Patthar (5545m/18192ft.), you get some of the best views of Mt Everest (8,848m), Pumori (7,161 m), Ama Dablam (6,812 m), Lhotse (8,516 m), Cho Oyu (8,201 m), Nuptse (7,861 m) and other snow-capped peaks.

Kala Pathar literally translates to black rock. This black plateau is one of the best vantage points in the Everest Region for the wonderful and breathtaking mountain views.

Here you can relax and enjoy taking photos, and videos or just take in the magnificent view in peace.

From Kalapatthar, you will fly towards Syangboche Airstrip and land in Namche Bazaar. Here, you can enjoy a luxurious meal in Everest View Hotel with the magnificent Himalayan view as your companion.

After a wonderful time here, you will take a helicopter ride back to TIA (Tribhuvan International Airport).

From the airport, you will get back to your hotel or any other part of Kathmandu you wish to see or visit.

Besides the Everest Base Camp helicopter tour with landing, there are other magnificent mountain helicopter tours offered in Nepal. This includes helicopter tours to Annapurna Base Camp, Gosaikunda, Manaslu, and many other beautiful and amazing places.

Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour: Itinerary at a glance with a detailed approximate duration

• TIA Kathmandu to Lukla: Flight Duration- 45 minutes
• Stopover at Lukla for refueling: 15-30 minutes
• Lukla to Kala Patthar: Flight duration- 30 minutes
• Stopover at Kala Patthar: 5 to 10 minutes
• Kala Patthar to Hotel Everest View: Flight duration- 15 minutes
• Stopover for breakfast at Hotel Everest View: 45 minutes to an hour
• Hotel Everest View to Lukla: Flight Duration- 15 minutes
• Stopover at Lukla for refueling: 10 to 15 minutes
• Lukla to Kathmandu (TIA): Flight Duration- 45 minutes

Note: The exact duration may vary on weather conditions, requirements of the people on the flight, air traffic, and other factors.