Best Time to do Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour- Fly to EBC
Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour Highlights :
The Everest Base Camp Helicopter Return Tour is something different than the usual EBC Trek. The highlights of Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour are as follows:
- Time-friendly tour: Normally, Everest Base Camp trek requires 5-22 days and during which trekkers need to walk for 7-8 hours per day. But, the Helicopter tour is a day tour and saves your time plus energy.
- 360° aerial view of mountains: The Everest Base Camp Helicopter return tour offers stupendous 360° view of the peaks like Mt. Everest, Makalu, Ama Dablam, Nuptse, Lhotse, and many more.
- Panoramic view: It is a great opportunity to witness the scenic land topography flying over the Himalayan range. The tour also offers birds’ view of exotic Khumbu glacier, Khumbu icefall, and Gokyo Lakes.
- Flexible itinerary: The Everest Heli Tour has a flexible itinerary which can be customized as the trekkers' preference.
- Luxurious and magical experiences: The tour is perfect to enjoy the magical flight over the Himalayas in a luxurious manner.
Everest Helicopter Tour is operated throughout the year. But the best time for Heli tour is Spring (March to May) and Autumn (mid-September to mid-November) during which the climate remains clear and jovial. March to May and September to November are the best months to enjoy the exquisite scenery and unforgettable experience of flying over the Himalayas. During Winter and Summer, there will be the possibility of flight cancellation due to misty fog and continuous drizzle rainfall. There is a 100%fund refund guarantee if flights are canceled due to bad weather and poor vision. Though, we request all the keen trekkers to book the Everest Helicopter Tour is the best trekking seasons of Spring and Autumn.
DAY 1: Kathmandu to Everest Base Camp to Kathmandu: (3-5 hours)
- Kathamandu (1,300M/4,265ft) to Lukla (2,845m/9,333ft): In the early morning, MMT representative receives you at the hotel reception and then drive you to domestic airport for the Lukla flight. After 25-35 minutes of the flight, you reach Lukla where the helicopter will be stopped for refueling.
- Lukla to Everest Base Camp (5,364m/17,597ft): After refueling, the helicopter will fly Over Namche, Dingboche, and Sagarmatha National park and lands at the Everest Base Camp within 15-20 minutes. Witness the world’s highest glacier, Khumbu glacier and Nuptse-Lhotse range in front of your eyes, seize the picture in your camera, celebrate the triumph and get yourself ready to fly to Kala Patthar.
- Everest Base Camp to Kala Patthar (5,550m/18,207ft): From EBC, fly to Kala Patthar and enjoy the panoramic glimpse of Mt. Everest (8,848m/29029ft) and 360° mountain view from the pinnacle of the Kala Patthar peak.
- Kala Patthar to Hotel Everest View (Namche): Afterward, the flight takes you to the world’s highest hotel, Hotel Everest View. Offering the stunning view of the snow-capped mountains and exotic scenery of icefall, lakes, and glaciers, the flight lands at the hotel after 10-15 minutes.
- Breakfast at the Hotel Everest View: We spend an hour at one of the world’s highest hotel for delicate breakfast. The hotel is renowned for the stunning view of the Himalayan Range including the Everest. Enjoy the food and exquisite scenery.
- Fly to Lukla for refueling: After having breakfast, the flight takes off and within 15 minutes land at Lukla for final refueling.
- Fly back to Kathmandu: From Lukla, the helicopter flies back to Kathmandu for concluding the trek. After landing at Kathmandu, you can ask for the city excursion if you want to explore the city of gods and goddesses, Kathmandu.
In Conclusion:
Trekking in the Himalayas is an adventurous activity which demands physical and mental fitness. Not every keen traveler can trek to the world’s highest base camp in their own. So, the Everest Base Camp Helicopter Return Tour is specially customized for those trekkers who have limited time and average physical fitness. The helicopter tour is perfect for the old age, female, young and travelers with family. We also offer affordable 10 days Everest Base Camp helicopter tour with landing package for the active adventure lovers. If any queries, contact us or do visit our website for further detail information. We are 24x7 available for you.
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