Mt. Everest: Emergency Helicopter Pick Up and Drop off Services

Nepal Trek Adventures offers the emergency pick up and drop off services from and to different halting points of Everest Region. In the meantime, if you are stuck in these points during Everest base camp trek because of AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness), are not willing to walk more, or wish to start travelling from these very points, then this pick up and drop off facility by helicopter will be paramount for you.

Everest base camp helicopter tour: Landing at Kala Patthar

Everest Base Camp Trek is a popular trekking destination in Nepal. It offers a chance to explore the Solu-Khumbu region and reach the base camp of the world’s highest mountain, Mount Everest. The trek usually takes around 12–14 days, starting and ending in Lukla, and involves trekking through picturesque villages, lush forests, and high-altitude landscapes. Along the way, trekkers can experience the local Sherpa culture and visit monasteries. The trek culminates at the base camp, located at an elevation of 5,364 meters, offering panoramic views of the surrounding peaks.

Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour is an exciting adventure to Mount Everest and its base camp. With Mount Everest helicopter tour, one can reach the Everest region in the shortest amount of time and with the best panoramic view of Mt. Everest and the surrounding peaks. The helicopter tour to Everest Base Camp takes 4 to 5 hours in the morning. A cinematic view of Mount Everest, accompanied by 80% visibility of snow-capped mountains and landscapes, is a magical moment for all adventure seekers.

Everest base camp helicopter tour: Breakfast at Hotel Everest View

This 1 Day Everest Base Camp Helicopter Flight Landing Tour is the easiest and best tour for having photogenic views of Mount Everest standing at the height of 8848 meters (29,029 ft.) above sea level. It will add extra zest and joy in your life as you step foot to the Everest Base Camp or even higher viewpoint, Kala Patthar.

Why is Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour Best for you?

With the best chance for leaving the feet from the ground, Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour overweighs the ordinary Heli tour experiences existing all around the world. Following are the primary attractions that this tour offers:

Scenic Everest helicopter flight from Kathmandu to Lukla (2860 meters) and then to Everest Base Camp (5380 meters) or Kala Patthar (5644 meters).

Everest Base Camp Heliopter Tour From Lukla to Everest Base Camp and Flight Back to Lukla:

Everest base camp helicopter tour: Aerial view of Kumbu Region

If you are in Lukla and seeking help for reaching the Everest Base Camp (Kala Patthar) in the shortest time possible, then you can join this trip. Enjoy the mesmerizing beauty of mountains, glaciers, hills, and green forest with dotted flowers via Lukla to EBC to Lukla helicopter flight tour.

Altitude: 2860 meters

Location of Helipad: Lukla Airport

Major Attractions: Lukla airport, Museum of Sherpa Life, encompassing greenery and above-the-cloud landscape, souvenir shops, Sherpa cultural influences, and so on.

Everest Base Camp Heliopter Tour From Phakding to Everest Base Camp and Flight Back at Kathmandu:

If you are in Phakding and do not want to stroll through the up and downhill trekking route, then Phakding to EBC and flight back to Kathmandu is the best helicopter tour possible. Have a stunning view of towering Mount Everest in a short period of time. Another reason for flying from Phakding might be the AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness) that forbade you to walk beyond Phakding. After taking a rest and recovering fully, you can continue the Everest base camp helicopter tour: Landing at Kala Patthar opportunity and fulfill the dream of reaching the Everest Base Camp.

Altitude: 2610 meters

Location of Helipad: Nearest helipad from your hotel

Major Attractions: Steepest Himalayan River Dudh Koshi, Pemachholing Gompa — popularly known as Gumela Gompa (one of the most important gompas in Kumbu Region), Sana Gumela School, farm lands, etc.

Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour From Namche Bazaar to EBC (Kalapathar) Helicopter Flight and Back to Kathmandu or Lukla

Namche Bazaar is the gateway to Everest and from this point, the official trekking to the Everest base camp starts. Travelers who have reached Namche Bazaar with 4 to 5 hours of the hike after a short scenic air flight from Kathmandu can shorten their trip and reach the Everest Case Camp in just 15 to 20 minutes. It prevents the travelers from walking for 4 to 5 more days and thus the close-eye view of the mountains and the Himalayan surrounding remains the same. After the surreal view of towering Mount Everest, the helicopter flight moves back to Kathmandu. You also have an option of flying back to Lukla and taking a small aircraft flight back to Kathmandu.

Altitude: 3500 meters

Location of Helipad: Namche Helipad or Hotel Everest View

Major Attractions: Mountains like Mount Everest, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Thamsurku, Konde Ri, and Khumbila, Sherpa Culture Museum, Sagarmatha National Park Museum, Tenzing Norgay Memorial, visitation to Kancha Sherpa at Nirvana Lodge (last remaining climbing Sherpa from the 1953 Everest Expedition), souvenir shops and local market, and so on.

Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour From Hotel Everest View to Lukla or Kathmandu:

If you are in Hotel Everest View and are not thinking of walking more to Everest Base Camp or to Lukla or Kathmandu, direct helicopter trip to Lukla or Kathmandu will be the perfect alternative for you. Remember that, we can also organize direct Hotel Everest View to Lukla or Kathmandu Helicopter Pick and Drop service without flying around Everest Base Camp or Kala Patthar.

Altitude: 3880 meters

Location of Helipad: HEV helipad

Major Attractions: Hotel Everest View (3880 meters), natural greenery, cultural diversity, and the scenic views of mountains like Mount Everest, Ama Dablam, Nuptse, Cholatse, Lhotse, and so on.

Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour From Tengboche to Everest Base Camp and Flight Back to Lukla or Kathmandu:

Tengboche is one of the best attractions of the Everest Region with scenic views of mountains, forests, monasteries and ancient cultures. While you are in Tengboche, enjoy the beauty of the surrounding, and grab an opportunity to fly through mountains and reach the base camp of Mount Everest or Kala Pathar. After spending some time at the landing points enjoying the serene surrounding, fly back to Lukla or Kathmandu via same helicopter instated.

Altitude: 3860 meters

Location of Helipad: Near Tengboche Monastery

Major Attractions: Scenic panoramic view of mountains like Tawache, Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, and Thamserku Tengboche Monastery, festival known as ‘Mani-Rimdu’ (which falls around mid-October or November according to Lunar Calendar, where the priests and monks wading evil spirits perform masked dances and colorful events), and so on.

Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour From Pheriche to Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour and Back to Kathmandu:

Travellers who have marked their feet on Pheriche can fly over to the Everest Base Camp or Kala Patthar within just 10 to 15 minutes with a helicopter flight. It is suitable for those who have reached Pheriche and are not willing to walk more. Please remember that, if the Helipad for landing at EBC is not available because of the changes in area due to rock-falls and movements of glaciers, the helicopter will land at Gorakshep (on the route to Kala Pathar). After acquiring the scenic perspective of the surrounding peaks and landscape, you will fly back to Kathmandu. Remember that, this trip suits for those who have reached Pheriche after expediting the base camp, and are not willing to stroll more on the Himalayan trail.

Altitude: 4371 meters

Location of Helipad: Near health post

Major Attractions: Mountain peaks like Ama Dablam, Lhotse, Nuptse, Tabuche, Thamserku, etc., village farm lands, yak herds, brownish and snow-dotted landscape, and so on.

Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour From Dingboche to Everest Base Camp and Flight Back to Kathmandu or Lukla:

If you have been doing Everest base camp trek and is not willing to hike more to reach the base camp, Dingboche to EBC helicopter tour with landing and flight back to Lukla or Kathmandu is the must-utilize opportunity. Also, if have returned to or have stucked in Dingboche, and are not willing to attempt more walking, this heli-trip will help you complete your journey in minimum amount of time.

Altitude: 4410 meters

Location of Helipad: Nearby your hotel

Major Attractions: An internet cafe using the world’s highest billiard parlors and satellite technology, stone walls, panoramic views of mountains like Mt. Tawache, Ama Dablam, Island Peak, Lhotse, Everest, and Pumori, green and brownish landscape, and so on.

Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour From Pangboche to Everest Base Camp by Helicopter and Flight Back to Lukla:

Trekkers who have already achieved the altitude of 3900 meters of Pangboche and are not willing to hike more, can ride to Everest Base Camp by Helicopter and return back to Lukla with the same flight within less than an hour.

Altitude: 3985 meters

Location of Helipad: Near hotel area

Major Attractions: Buddhist monastery, close view of mountains like Ama Dablam, Mount Everest, and so forth.

Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour From Lobuche or Thukla to Everest Base Camp and Return Back to Lukla by Helicopter:

Trekkers who have reached Thukla or Lobuche can customize their trip with a helicopter flight to Everest Base Camp and return back to Lukla if they are not able to continue the trek further. It relieves the high altitude walk of around 2 days offering less than 10 minutes ride to the final destination — Mount Everest Base Camp. After the mesmerizing time in EBC with an alluring mountain panorama, you will return back to Lukla in no time. Then, continue your flight to Kathmandu from Lukla via small aircraft on the same day or the next day.

Altitude: 4940 meters / 4593 meters

Location of Helipad: Near hotel area

Major Attractions: Sight of mountains like Mt. Chalets, Mt. Ama Dablam, Tawache, Mt. Pumori, Mt. Everest, Mt. Nuptse, Mt. Lhotse, local village in Khumbu region, Khumbu glacier, etc.

Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour From Everest Base Camp to Luka or Kathmandu by Helicopter:

The trekkers who are already in Everest Base Camp and are not feeling well or do not wish to walk further, might grab this opportunity to fly back to Lukla or Kathmandu by helicopter. Enjoy the time-saver ride from EBC to Lukla or Kathmandu enjoying the greatest panorama of Nepalese landscapes of mountains, hills, and shady landscapes.

Altitude: 5380 meters

Location of Helipad: EBC first camp

Major Attractions: Snowy landscape, greenery, cultural variants, mountain ranges and peaks like Ama Dablam, Everest, and more.

Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour From Gorakshep to Everest Base Camp and Kalapatthar on Helicopter and Flight to Lukla:

Travelers who are already in Gorakshep and want to explore around Kala Patthar or Everest Base Camp in a minimum amount of time can utilize this flight landing opportunity. With the swift round around the base camp, enjoy the pristine close-eye view of the mountainous landscape and return back to Lukla or Kala Patthar.

Altitude: 5164 meters

Location of Helipad: Nearby your hotel

Major Attractions: Panoramic view of mountains like Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse and Changtse, world’s highest webcam — Mount Everest Webcam, brownish landscape, greenery, and the Sherpa cultural influences.

Furthermore, we offer the Lukla to Syangboche (Hotel Everest View) or Syangboche (Hotel Everest View) to Lukla and Kathmandu to Lukla or Lukla to Kathmandu Helicopter Flight feasibility at the best guaranteed price possible.

What are the clothes to wear for Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour?

Generally, the temperature of Everest Base Camp (Kala Patthar) ranges from 7 degrees to -10 degrees celsius. Thus, it is necessary to keep yourself warm and composed. Here are the clothes that we suggest wearing or carrying during this helicopter trip to Everest.

• Waterproof and windproof trousers and down jacket
• Sun hats and scarfs (Nylon or silk: to keep away sun and dust)
• Sunglasses (Goggles) to prevent 100% UV rays
• Sunscreen or high altitude glacier cream and lip balm to protect skin and lips respectively
• Water bottle
• Toilet items like paper, sanitizers, etc.

Other necessary kinds of stuff like camera gears (memory card, extra batteries, etc.), sneakers, warm socks, gloves, and other daily use items

Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour Package

Nepal Trek Adventure is proficient for providing the view tour to Everest Base Camp. The Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour offers the finest panoramic view of Mount Everest and the surrounding mountain ranges and peaks with the Mountain Flight and Nagarkot View Tour. Also, the Mount Everest sight from Chandragiri can be the best alternative trip to look for. Thus, if you are in Kathmandu and desire to make most of it with pristine Mountain View, these tours are best suited for you.

Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour Itinerary

Tour Activity №1 of Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour: Kathmandu to Lukla Flight

Nepal trek Adventures representatives will pick you up at your hotel and transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport by means of private vehicle. You will then board to the helicopter in a maintained sequence after pilot’s instructions. In the airport, flights take off in a sequence to maintain the gap between the former and present flights. It will take around 25 to 30 minutes to reach Lukla Airport from Kathmandu.

At Lukla, refueling will be done. In the meantime, you can take photos and videos at the airport, after consulting with the pilot. It is recommended not to take more time for it, as the helicopter has its particular schedule for every flight.

05:30 to 06:30 AM: Pick up time from hotel (depending upon weather and place you are staying)

06:30 to 07:00 AM: Reach Domestic Airport (Tribhuvan International Airport)

07:00 to 07:30 AM: Reach Lukla Airport (Tenzin Hillary Airport)

*You might have to wait for some time in order to complete weight inspection of luggage and checking of weather condition in order for flight to take off*

Tour Activity №2 of Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour: Lukla to Pheriche Flight

Now, you will fly from Lukla to Pheriche for which it will take around 18 minutes to complete the distance.

Tour Activity №3 of Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour: Pheriche to EBC/Kala Patthar

In Pheriche, the shuttles are maintained according to the weight (500 kgs to Pheriche and 240 kgs from Pheriche to further height) for flying to EBC or Kala Patthar (especially 2 shuttles are acclaimed, but in few cases, it may lead to 3 as well). You will accomplish the distance from Pheriche to EBC or Kala Patthar within 15 to 20 minutes, and will have 35 to 40 minutes for photographs and exploration, after landing.

Tour Activity №4. Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour: Kala Patthar to Hotel Everest View

After spending time in Kala Patthar, you will fly to Hotel Everest View. It will take around 10 to 15 minutes to reach Hotel Everest View (HEV) from Kala Pathar. In HEV, you will spend around 30 to 35 minutes for having breakfast and photographic instants.

Tour Activity №5 Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour: Fly to Kathmandu

From Hotel Everest View, you will fly directly to Kathmandu (or via Lukla) which is the final activity of this helicopter trip. After reaching Kathmandu airport, the company representative will transfer you to your hotel and the trip ends here with a final goodbye.