Everest Base camp helicopter Tour with landing is the fastest and greatest way to experience and explore tall sky rocketing mountains and its glory. The entire day tour via helicopter provides marvelous opportunity not only to reach base camps but it also offers satisfactory and unique aerial views to admire targeted mountain from near with many other outstanding neighbor Himalayas as addition. The maximum altitude of our journey towards Everest base camp holds 5,545 m.Helicopter tour is very effective for those who want to explore magnificent views from close within short period along with less effort. Well travelling Himalayas through land is better in spring and autumn seasons but travelling via helicopter is really acceptable in winter.
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Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour Highlights
- Experience the blissful Helicopter flight directly from Kathmandu to the base of the world’s highest peak.
- Have the privilege of landing at Kala Patthar, 5545 meters in a matter of an hour.
- Get an eagle eye’s view of the region within 4 hours while flying over the major places of the Everest Base Camp Trek.
- With a comfortable helicopter flight reach the Everest Base Camp without a drop of sweat or lethargy.
- Get to witness some of the best mountain views in the world!
- No need to trek for days to reach Everest Base Camp.
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Everest Helicopter Tour Itinerary
Phase I: Pick-up at Hotel and transfer to Kathmandu Airport for Mt. Everest Heli Flight – Lukla (fueling) | Flight Time: 45 Minutes | Ground Time: 5 Minutes
Phase II: Lukla – Everest base camp ( Kalapatthar ) | Flight Time: 25 Minutes | Ground Time: 7-10 Minutes
Phase III: Everest base camp ( Kalapatthar ) – Syangboche | Flight Time: 15 Minutes | Ground Time: 30 Minutes
Phase IV: Syangboche – Lukla – Kathmandu | Flight Time: 1 hrs 10 minutes
Total Trip Duration: Approx. 3.5 Hrs
[Trip Notes: A Chopper could carry 3-4 participants. And the cost offered depends on the number of participants in a group. The package price displayed is based on 4 participants sharing a chopper.]
What To Expect From Everest Helicopter Tour?
Everest base camp via helicopter trip begins from scenic flight towards Tenzing Hillary Airport Lukla (2,860 m) leaving Tribhuvan International Airport Kathmandu (1,300). From here quitting Sherpa settlement, they directly head towards aimed destination Everest base camp (5,380 m) to sight stunning views of Khumbu glacier which is spotted between Mount Everest (8,848 m) and the Lhotse-Nuptse rigid along before the sun rises, they take to magical Kalapathar (5,545 m) to notice it’s changing color when morning first sun rays strikes on it and it offers a chance to observe spectacular view of world’s highest mountain with other giant neighboring Himalayas and Everest Panorama. Next flying towards Syangboche (3,780 m) they host delicious breakfast and magnificent view of Himalayan vistas too. After that heading towards Lukla for fuel and developing the same started trek flying back towards Kathmandu ends your trip.
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Budget Required For Everest Helicopter Tour
Well, the budget estimation depends on what kind of trek one is embarking on and how much of a spender one is. But generally the cost ranges from anywhere around US $4000 to US $5000. It depends on how much one would like to splurge oneself with various extra luxuries as well.
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What are the Necessary Prerequisites to consider while Everest Helicopter Tour?
Necessary Permits Required?
The necessary permits required for Everest Heli Tour are:
- Sagarmatha National Park Entry Permit
Why do You Need Permits?
The permits for Everest Region have their own significance.
The permit helps to maintain the safety and security of the trekkers by keeping the visitor’s record inside the National Park. In case of any emergencies such as earthquakes, landslides, etc. the information can then gathered to help the authorities help you. Rules and Regulations is also maintained with the help of this permits.
Once you enter the region the Local Area Permit helps to keep a record of the visitors. This permit, allows to enter the region but must follow the local rules and regulations. The amount gathered from the permit are then used by the local authority for the maintenance of the trails, rest stops and information centers for the travelers.
Necessary Documents for Permit?
Important documents and items:
- Valid passport, 2extra passport size photos, airline tickets
- Separate photocopies of passport, visa form( easily obtained at Kathmandu airport), proof of insurance
- Dollars, pounds or Euros in cash for purchasing Nepalese visa at Kathmandu airport, for paying for restaurants and hotels, for gratuities, snacks, and to purchase your own drinks and gifts
- Credit cards, Bank/ATM/Cash machine cards for withdrawing funds from cash machines(bring a photocopy of your cards), traveler’s checks, etc.
Necessity of Insurance:
While traveling to Nepal, you are requested to have travel insurance that should cover any comprehensive expenses possible to acquire due to medical issues or accidents. Especially, your travel insurance must protect air ambulance, treatment charges, rescue and evacuation, product cancellation and refundable charges, flight delays, and cancellations.
Insurance Policy:
Traveling in the Himalayas is full of adventurous; hence it is wise to choose a proper insurance policy. While choosing your insurance policy, make sure that it will protect all such unforeseen expenses. You must ensure that the policy you do take provides an adequate level of protection, well familiar with your itinerary and covers you for the activities involved. You must carry proof of insurance (e.g. your insurance certificate) with you on holiday or send us a scanned copy and it must be issued from your homeland.
How much do you tip the Pilot?
In Nepal tipping is not mandatory but it is expected as major earning or saving funds is the tips for the pilot. Tipping is based on the experience you had with your trekking team. It totally depends upon how you felt about the services and overall hospitality that was provided to you so if you are satisfied you can tip them accordingly.
How is Everest Helicopter Tour in Each season?
Although it is possible to visit Everest throughout the year on any given seasons but the best time to visit Mount Everest is in the Spring and Autumn.As during the autumn season, the weather tends to be relatively stable with mild to warm days and cold nights. And during Spring the weather is quite clear and the peaks are often visible and the temperature is warm and just ideal for a heli tour.
Spring Season(March-May):
The spring months are probably the most popular in the region as a whole. You might be caught in the occasional snow showers if you catch the end of the winter season, but the weather should be largely stable and dry- perfect for heli touring,trekking and high altitude climbing.
Autumn Season(September-November):
Clear days are characteristic of this popular heli touring and trekking period. Although colder days(and colder nights) are to be expected, this is a small price to pay for the wonderful vistas and perfect views of the region peaks. And added bonus of trekking during this time is the option to choose some other, less well-known routes in the area that still offer amazing views but without the hustle and bustle of the more popular routes.
Winter Season(Dec-Feb):
The region during this period can best be described as being very cold but still is tourable and trekkable. The days will be shorter and there is a lot more snow, thus routes that involve crossing big passes like the three passes trek are usually closed. The weather will be fairly stable and dry, meaning it is entirely possible to trek the classic route to Everest Base Camp in these months.One can expect the temperature to be as cold as -30degree Celsius at night higher up the route.
Summer Season/Monsoon Season(June-August):
Summer may sound like the prime time to visit Mount Everest, but it is also monsoon season during which the mountain can receive large amounts of rainfall. During the monsoon season, the Everest peak is, more often than not, shrouded in mist. Although a trek is doable during this season, it is quite difficult as the slippery trails, leeches and the lack of mountain views are just about enough reasons in off-putting most trekkers from trekking.
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Do You Get Altitude Sickness While Heli Touring To Everest Base Camp?
Altitude sickness is caused by ascending too quickly. As, it is very common on the Everest Base Camp trek and can happen to anybody, irrespective of how old or fit you are. As you will be ascending and gaining high altitude quickly you won’t be staying in the base camp for a long period of time as the chances of getting altitude sickness may increase.
So, here are some ways to prevent Altitude Sickness:
- Hydration– Drink plenty of water, it’s very important to stay hydrated.
- Eat carbs– It’s not often we’re told to eat extra carbohydrates but when you’re at higher altitudes, you need more calories.
- Avoid Alcohol– Alcohol,cigarettes and medications like sleeping pills can make altitude sickness symptoms worse. So, avoid it.
- Medication– Taking acetazolamide(Diamox)two days before the trip and during your trip can help prevent altitude sickness. Acetazolamide is a medication typically used to treat glaucoma. But is also used to prevent altitude sickness.
Maintaining A Strategic Distance From Everest Heli Tour Scams
Despite the fact that Heli Scams is a standout amongst the most long standing issues looked at by the Nepalese avionics industry, it just went to the light a year ago, after various number of media looked into it including universal stages. As the travel industry business keeps on picking up energy, the quantity of offices offering Heli rides wrongfully and without appropriate consent has expanded wildly. It has come to the light that firms mostly make fake bills and archives and make illicit case against the traveler’s movement protection.
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Everest Heli Tour Vs Mountain Flight
Both the mode of transport are alike and has been frequently prompting a great deal of perplexity between the different types of flight in Everest Region. Various firms offer mountain flights that mediate through planes. In comparison to heli visits, these flights are continuous and don’t arrive anyplace amid the outing. These flights will in general last a more drawn out term than a Heli visit. However it will spare you $100 or $200, you will be imparting the plane to numerous places with different travelers. While the two encounters have their very own arrangement of advantages and disadvantages, heli visits unquestionably have an edge as it enables you to arrive and investigate the region.
Frequently Asked Questions For Everest Helicopter Tour
Best Time For Everest Heli Tour In Nepal?
Although it is possible to visit Everest throughout the year on any given seasons but the best time to visit Mount Everest is in the Spring and Autumn.As during the autumn season, the weather tends to be relatively stable with mild to warm days and cold nights. And during Spring the weather is quite clear and the peaks are often visible and the temperature is warm and just ideal for a heli tour.
How Much Does A Helicopter Trip Cost In Nepal?
Well, the budget estimation depends on what kind of tour one is embarking on and how much of a spender one is. But generally the cost ranges from anywhere around US $4000 to US $5000 for charter tours and group joining options are also available, which cost much less then private tours, It is also depends on how much one would like to splurge oneself with various extra luxuries as well.
Can You Take A Helicopter At The Top Mt. Everest?
No, sadly that is not possible to take a helicopter to the top of Mt. everest.
Can You Take A Helicopter To Everest Base Camp?
Yes, one can take a helicopter to Everest Base Camp and see the magnificent views of the mountains.
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