No of people | Price per person |
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1 - 1 | $1,275 |
2 - 4 | $1,225 |
5 - 10 | $1,175 |
The Sagarmatha National Park Entry Permit is required to enter the Sagarmatha National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that encompasses the Everest region. The permit aims to conserve the natural and cultural heritage of the area and funds various conservation and development projects. It is issued by the Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation and allows trekkers to explore the stunning landscapes, diverse flora and fauna, and the unique Sherpa culture of the region. It costs $30 per person.
To obtain this permit, traveler can either apply individually or through a registered trekking agency in Nepal. The permits can be obtained in Kathmandu or in Lukla, the starting point of the Everest Base Camp trek but it is not possible to collect as your are flying by helicopter directly. It is important to carry this permit throughout the tour and present them at various checkpoints along the route.
Rest of the permits like TIMS Card and Khumbu Local Area Entry Permit are not required for Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour like in Everest Base Camp Trek.
Kathmandu to Everest Base Camp Helicopter Price is catogirised in two different types: Private Helicopter Price and Sharing Helicopter Price.
The Sharing Helicopter Price is USD 1385 and private helicopter ride price is USD 4500.
If you have got a few people like 4-5, you can go with private helicopter sharing the total cost USD 4500 but if you are willing to join with group of 4 or 5 people in the helicopter tour to Everest Base Camp from Kathmandu, then, you will just pay USD 1385.
In sharing helicopter tour to Everest Base Camp from Kathmandu, the helicopter may require doing shuttle flight from Lukla to Everest Base Camp and back. Be ready to wait at Lukla till other people return from Everest Base Camp/Kalapattar. This will take place due to weight limit in the helicopter at high elevation. Actually, helicopter can carry maximum 450-500 kg at higher elevation above 4000m.
The price you pay will include your flight to Everest Base Camp and back to Kathmandu via Hotel Everest View and Lukla airport with required entry permit. But you meals and snacks are not included.
Actually, this helicopter tour is as popular as the Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour but sometimes it should be named as Kalapatthar Helicopter Tour because, mostly, people love landing at Kalapatthar to Everest Base Camp since Kalapatthar offers more marvelous views of mountain summits including Mt. Everest. Also, it is believed that stopping/ landing at Kalapatthar is better than landing at Everest Base Camp.
Everest Heli Tour Video
06:00 AM: Transfer from hotel to Kathmandu Airport/ Helipad
06:15 AM: Check-in at Helicopter counter (please bring a passport copy)
06:30 AM: Flight to Lukla airport by Heli (20 minutes flight)
07:30 AM: Defuel at Lukla( 10-15 minutes)
07:50 AM: Flight towards Khumbu and Everest Base Camp( 15 minutes)
08:25 AM: Overfly the Everest Base Camp & Land at Kalapatthar 5400m for photos and video ( maximum 20 minutes)
08:55 AM: Flight to Shyangboche hill view-point - Mt. Everest View Hotel & have the optional breakfast. ( half an hour)
09:35 AM: Ride back to Kathmandu/ may stop at Lukla for fuel ( 15 minutes)
11:00 AM: Arrival Kathmandu and Transfer to hotel( 20 minutes drive)
The total time is about five hours, with a 10 to maximum 30 minutes landing at Kalapatthar for photos and videos and a 30-minute stop at Shyangboche for optional breakfast at Everest View Hotel. The tour route includes take off from Kathmandu to Lukla, where the helicopter will refuel once. From Lukla, you will overfly the Everest Base Camp and land at Kalapatthar, from where you can see the view of Mt. Everest up close. Finally, you will return to Kathmandu.
The helicopter tour to Everest Base Camp is an incredible adventure and exciting helicopter flight to Everest Base Camp from Kathmandu, offering breathtaking views of the worlds highest peaks including Mt. Everest (8848.86) without the need for extensive duration. You can witness the most majestic views of Pumori, Nupse, Loa Tse, Makalu, Amadablam, Thamserkhu and the most stunning Everest.
The helicopter tour to Everest Base Camp from Kathmandu Take off begins from the Kathmandu airport after you are dropped off from the hotel you stay. Actually, the driver will go to receive you at the hotel you stay and transfer to the Kathmandu airport, domestic terminal for your Everest Base Camp Helicopter Flight. After you go the Kathmandu airport, the flight will take off in few minutes.
Typically, the duration of a helicopter tour to Everest Base Camp ranges from 4 to 5 hours, depending on various factors such as weather conditions and the specific itinerary. Generally speaking , the duration of Everest Helicopter is 3-4 hours including the time of landing at Kalapatthar(5545m), half an hour time for capturing marvelous views of Mt. Everest and other mountain summits, landing and having breakfast or some light snacks at Everest View Hotel (3880m), take off time from Kathmandu and landing and refueling at Lukla (2900m). Among these various breaks during the Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour from Kathmandu, you will absolutely celebrate two moments: Landing at Kalapatthar and capturing the most stunning views of Mt. Everest and Kahumbu Glacier and enjoy having snacks at Everest View Hotel which is the hotel located at the highest elevation of the world.
Initially, the helicopter will head towards the north of Kathmandu Valley which is Langtang mountain range and within few minutes, the helicopter switches its flight towards Everest region passing through Dolakah and Ramechhap districts and land at Lukla for refueling and may be for shuttle flights if the weight limits exceeds than 450kg and you may have to wait there for 15-20 minutes for refueling and then another hour for the shuttle flight. Actually, refueling is compulsory and you are going to halt there for 15-20 minutes at Lukla airport and the shuttle flight is not mandatory if you are 3 or less than that.
Lukla is the first direction and location we land at and spend 15-20 minutes there and if you have 5 people in the helicopter, you may have to wait another hour there at Lukla for the shuttle flight.
Then, you will head towards Everest Base Camp and Kalapatthar through Sagarmatha Natonal Park flying over Nmache and Lobuche. The helicopter, finally, lands at Kalapatthar where there is a helipad. You will enjoy the marvelous views directly facing towards Mt. Everest and Khumbu Glacier.
After you spend around 30 minutes there at Kalapattar, you will fly towards south to land at Syangboche airport or Lukla airport to have some light snacks and refueling and ultimately you will fly towards southwest from Lukla and land at Kathmandu airport and transferred to Hotel.
You will have 2-3 halts in your during your Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour with landing from Kathmandu. These halts are: at Lukla for refueling (twice) and shuttle flight, Syangboche/Everest View Hotel for the snacks. During these halts, you can explore the Lukla city and the Lukla airport spending 20-30 minutes before you fly to Everest Base Camp/Kalapatthar. If you need to wait for the shuttle flight from Lukla to Everest Base Camp/Kalapatthar, you can take more time like about an hour to explore Lukla city and Lukla airport with some favorite items of food and spend some time getting some souvenirs. Mostly, people do get the souvenirs, walk through the Lukla city and Lukla Airport and have tea, coffee, light snacks or breakfast. Make beautiful photographs and enjoy talking to local people at Lukla.
When you have chance to land at Everest View Hotel, you will definitely have breakfast or light snacks with beautiful coffee/tea facing to Everest. Actually, you are going to have very exciting halt at the hotel located at the highest elevation of the world which was begun by a Japanese man. Enjoy your favorite snack type from the menu of Everest View Hotel and create history in your life.
Enjoy stunning aerial views of the Himalayas, including Langtang Mountain range, Mount Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Pumori, Thamserkhu, Ama Dablam, local towns like Ramechhap, Dolakha, Lukla, Namche Bazaar, Lobuche, Periche, Dingboche, Gorekhshep, Sagarmatha National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the national park located at the highest elevation of the world and more. Actually, the combination of clouds, blue sky and the mountain views will be mesmerizing to see during the flight.
Experience the thrill of landing at Kalapathar (5545m/18,192 ft.) not at Everest Base Camp (5364m/17,598 ft.) because helicopters for Ebc tour cannot land at Everest Base Camp as it is not allowed. Only the helicopters that are going and doing Everest Expeditions are allowed to land at Everest Base Camp. Actually, Everest Base Camp is very fragile to land too many helicopters as the base of the Everest Base Camp is formed by Khumbu Glacier which may not be able to hold numerous helicopter flights. But, Landing at Kalapatthar is far better than landing at Everest Base Camp. It is because Kalapatthar is better viewpoint to see Everest and other mountain summits including Khumbu glacier. Therefore, you are landing at Kalapatthar where we have a solid, compact and safe helipad. You will capture marvelous mountain summits from Kalapatthar.
Everest Base Camp Helicopter Landing from Kathmandu will be for maximum 30 minutes. This timing is offered to you for the exploration and photos. You will come out of helicopter and walk down at the helipad of Kalapatthar. The weather will be very windy and chilling cold. However, you will relish this short walk to the top of the Kalapatthar or you can capture marvelous views from the helipad as well. In this 30 minutes time, you will be able to witness Mt. Everest and all surrounding mountain summits. Even, you can capture marvelous mountain views into your cameras as photos or videos. The photos or videos you capture from Kalapatthar will be iconic and legendary for lifetime.
If we spend longer hours like 1-2 hours or more than 30 minutes, there will be high possibility of getting altitude sickness as we land at Kalapattahr 5545m directly from Kathmandu 1300m. So, it is not good to spend longer hours there at Kalapattar while landing for the altitude related issue.
You are given 20-30 minutes time for the photography and exploration Kalapatthar where you land for Everest and other mountain views. You can utilize this time fully with capturing magnificent photos and videos and more importantly, you can capture the most stunning views by your inward mind that is your mind and soul and that is the most important moment for you during this landing. It means, you can enjoy making as many photographs and videos you like while landing. But, drone is not allowed during this landing. Capture unforgettable moments against the backdrop of the majestic Himalayan peaks.
Weather plays a vital role in helicopter tours to Everest Base Camp from Kathmandu. Flights are subject to weather conditions, and delays or cancellations may occur for safety reasons. If the weather condition is poor, you may have to wait the right and fair weather to change. It may be like 1-2 hours delay to wait for the good weather in Everest Base Camp and Kalapatthar.
Actually, the riders/travelers should consider one very important thing in their mind that is: the weather condition in Everest region and Lukla keeps constantly changing in every half an hour or even in 15 minutes. Therefore, they should prepare accordingly. It is not safe to fly to Everest Base Camp , Kalapatthar or Lukla from Kathmandu if the weather is not favorable. So, do not panic if you have booked your helicopter tour to Everest Base Camp from Kathmandu in case it gets delayed or even it get cancelled if the weather condition gets worse day by day and you will get the refund. Please, do not blame the crew members for the delays and cancellation; it is for your safety. You yourself need to be very watchful about the weather condition of Kathmandu, Lukla and Everest Base Camp before you fly there.
It’s recommended to book your helicopter tour in advance, at least a day prior, to secure your spot. Before you book your helicopter tour to Everest Base Camp from Kathmandu, check the weather condition for the next day. It is suggested to find the weather forecast of Kathmandu, Lukla and Everest Base Camp of the day when you are flying to EBC.
Dress in layers to prepare for fluctuating temperatures. Bring warm clothing, sturdy shoes, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a hat to protect you from the sun's glare and cold weather. Also, carry warm water because you need it while landing at Kalapatthar as it chilling cold. Bring a pair of warm gloves, selfie stick, and camera lens if you want and also can carry light snacks to bite on in case you are hungry while landing at Kalapatthar. Most importantly, you have to protect your body and your gadgets while landing at Kalapatthar. Make sure that you have planned for them properly.
Consider potential altitude-related health risks, especially if you're prone to altitude sickness and be aware of symptoms such as headache, dizziness, and nausea. Actually, you are flying to Everest Base Camp(5364m) and landing at Kalapatthar(5545m) via Lukla ( 2900m) from Kathmandu (1300m). So, you are directly switching to Everest Base Camp and Lukla from Kathmandu which means a huge elevation gain for your body and there is possibility of high altitude sickness while landing at Kalapatthar. Moreover, if you have got serious cardiac issues, Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour from Kathmandu is not recommended. In case you get the altitude sickness and any other sudden incidents that may occur while landing at Kalapatthar, you have to bear all loss by yourself. Therefore, make sure that your health condition is good enough to fly to Everest Base Camp and land at Kalapatthar from Kathmandu switching the elevations like 1300m-2900m-5364m-5545m.
Safety is paramount during helicopter tours. Ensure that the operator follows strict safety protocols and employs experienced pilots with extensive knowledge of the region. Also, you should be careful about your own safety with all required trekking equipment and very reliable trekking gears. Do not run haphazardly here and there without the permission and instruction of the crew members. Please, do not get too much excited to walk and run with your own whims and emotions while landing at Kalapatthar. Be patient, be calm, be cool and get mesmerized with astonishing mountain panoramas with Everest and Khumbu glacier. Capture them with your inward eyes and the cameras, be careful about the altitude sickness related problems and issues. If you have doubts that you have some issues like dizziness, vomiting, headache and some other symptoms similar like this, you have to report it immediately to your crew members. You may need rescue from the landing place, Kalapatthar.
Environmental Considerations
Respect the environment and follow the principles of Leave No Trace. Avoid littering and adhere to guidelines provided by your tour operator to minimize your impact on the fragile ecosystem of the Himalayas. We give our homage to nature as god and we try our best to protect and make it better in your every trip package in both cities and mountains. We humbly request you all not to leave any trash, even a tiny piece of paper and even a piece of nail from your fingertips. However, you can enjoy the views and the landscapes without spoiling the nature. While landing at Kalapatthar, you will see some trash scattered here and there at Kalapatthar and you can collect the garbage and trash while landing there for half an hour. So, if you can protect the nature there at Kalapatthar, do it, otherwise, do not dare to litter there.
After you have snacks and tea/coffee at Everest View Hotel (3880m), you will fly back to Kathmandu. Before you fly to Kathmandu, there, may be a tiny stop at Lukla to collect the people who are waiting for your shuttle flight or refueling for 10-15 minutes. Ultimately, you will fly to Kathmandu airport through alluring mountain landscapes.
You land at Kathmandu airport and you will be transferred to the hotel where you stay. If you are staying in Thamel, it takes only 20-30 minutes to get it. Check in the hotel and get refreshed and proceed ahead for other activities.
I recently had the pleasure of going on an Everest Helicopter tour organized by Haven Holidays, and it was truly an unforgettable experience. The tour started with a scenic flight from Kathmandu to Lukla, where we boarded the helicopter for the trip to Everest Base Camp. The views of the Himalayas from the helicopter were absolutely breathtaking, and the pilot was skilled and knowledgeable about the area. Upon arriving at Everest Base Camp, we had the opportunity to explore and take in the stunning views of the surrounding mountains. The guide provided by Haven Holidays was informative and helpful, ensuring that we had a safe and enjoyable experience. After spending some time at Base Camp, we took off in the helicopter for a thrilling flight over the Khumbu Glacier and the surrounding peaks, including a close-up view of Mt. Everest itself. The aerial perspective was simply stunning and provided a unique and unforgettable view of this incredible mountain range. Overall, I highly recommend Haven Holidays for anyone looking to experience the beauty and majesty of the Himalayas through an Everest Helicopter tour. The tour was well-organized, the guides and pilots were knowledgeable and friendly, and the experience was truly one-of-a-kind.
Wonderful!! Just Wonderful!! I had never had such experience of touring in my life as I experienced during Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour in Nepal. Thanks Haven Holidays Nepal and the team for offering this opportunity.
Embarking on the 13-day Everest Base Camp Trekking with Helicopter through Haven Holidays was an exhilarating and awe-inspiring adventure that surpassed all expectations. From the moment we arrived until the moment we bid farewell, every aspect of this journey was meticulously planned and flawlessly executed. Our experienced guide, Ganga, played a vital role in making this trek an unforgettable experience. Ganga's deep knowledge of the region, coupled with his warm and friendly demeanor, made us feel safe and well taken care of throughout the entire journey. He effortlessly balanced providing insightful information about the area's rich history and culture with ensuring our physical well-being and safety on the challenging trekking trails. The itinerary crafted by Haven Holidays was carefully designed to gradually acclimatize us to the altitude while providing ample time to appreciate the breathtaking beauty of the Khumbu region. The trail offered mesmerizing views of towering peaks, stunning glaciers, and picturesque villages, creating a surreal environment that felt straight out of a postcard. The highlight of the trek was undoubtedly the helicopter ride to Everest Base Camp. The awe-inspiring aerial views of the Himalayas and the iconic Mount Everest were nothing short of a once-in-a-lifetime experience. As we stood at the base camp, surrounded by majestic peaks, we couldn't help but feel an overwhelming sense of accomplishment. Throughout the trek, the accommodations provided by Haven Holidays were comfortable and well-maintained, offering a much-needed respite after long days of hiking. The lodges and tea houses along the way provided hearty meals and warm hospitality, ensuring our energy levels remained high throughout the journey. The support staff, including porters and sherpas, were exceptional. They displayed unwavering dedication, assisting us with our luggage and providing encouragement during the more challenging sections of the trek. Their hard work and commitment were truly commendable. In terms of organization and logistics, Haven Holidays left no stone unturned. From permits and transportation arrangements to ensuring medical facilities were available when needed, they demonstrated a high level of professionalism, making the trekking experience hassle-free and enjoyable. If you're seeking an adventure that combines the thrill of trekking to Everest Base Camp with the luxury of a helicopter ride, I highly recommend Haven Holidays and their exceptional guide, Ganga. This 13-day journey will challenge and inspire you, leaving you with memories to cherish for a lifetime. It's an experience that will forever hold a special place in your heart. In conclusion, I can confidently say that embarking on the Everest Base Camp Trekking with Helicopter through Haven Holidays, guided by Ganga, was an extraordinary experience. If you're a nature lover, adventure seeker, or simply someone looking to push their boundaries, this trek should be at the top of your bucket list.
The Everest base Trek is considered moderately difficult due to the high altitude, steep ascents and descents and the potential for altitude-related challenges. The Everest Base Camp trek is very achievable for people who have proper preparation, and acclimatization. There are no technical elements to the journey. The key is not to rush, take your time and choose the right company.
Everest Base Camp trek, you can expect to walk approximately 4-6 hours each day, depending on factors such as your pace, and the conditions of the trail. Some days might involve shorter walks, while others could be longer, especially as you get closer to a higher altitude. Please keep your mind that these are approximate time frames and can vary based on individual fitness levels, weather conditions and the pace of the group you are trekking with them.
Yes, The Everest Base Camp Trekking trail does involve steep ascents and descents some part of the trail but it includes a mix of gradual sections as well.
Steep ascents:
Particularly as you gain elevation, you will encounter steep uphill sections that require more effort and can be physically demanding. These ascents often involve switchbacks and rocky paths.
Find your walking rhythm with coordination breath and walk.
Steep descents:
You will also encounter steep downhill sections that can be challenging, especially for your knees and joints. Trekking poles can be beneficial for stability and support, especially during steep sections.
There are also some parts of the trail that have relatively gradual inclines and provide some respite for trekkers. These sections might pass through forests, meadows, and villages where the trail gently ascends and descends. The trail takes you through a variety of terrain, including rocky paths, several suspension bridges and stone steps. This diversity adds to the adventure of the trek.
One helicopter for Everest Base Camp costs around 4000 USD and
normally 4-5 people share this cost. Until Lobuche, one helicopter can carry 4
people and until Everest View Hotel, one helicopter can carry 5 people and only
two people can be landed at Kalapatthar. And, if the helicopter goes up to
Kalapatthar with 3 people, the helicopter cannot land at Kalapatthar but only
with two people.
All 5 people will fly to Hotel Everest View and land there. Two of
them will fly to Everest Base Camp and land at Kalapatthar and fly back to
Hotel Everest view and will do another shuttle flight for rest of the people.
So, the total time they spend will be round 3-4 hours which costs between
3500-4000 USD. The helicopter ride to base camp Everest costs USD 700-800 per
person. With this cost, they can have a marvelous time with Everest Helicopter
Tour.
Yes, definitely you can go Everest Base Camp by helicopter. The helicopter
will take you to Everest Base Camp on a private or sharing basis. If you want a
private Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour, you can go on your own and you can enjoy
the things as you like. But if you go with sharing helicopter tour, you can
share the budget like only 700 USD. You can to Everest Base Camp with
helicopter only with SD 700 per person on sharing helicopter. The flights are guaranteed
and takes off everyday from Kathmandu.
Optionally, you can fly to Lukla or Namche and trek to Everest Base
Camp as well and while returning from Everest Base Camp, if the cost is
expensive for you, you can fly up to only Namche or Lukla.
However, if you have some serious heart related problems, it is
not recommended to do Everest Base Camp Helicopter tour due to high altitude which
is above 5000m.
Yes, there are several helicopter tours of Everest in Nepal. The different
helicopter tours of Everest are: Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour, Everest Helicopter
Private Tour, Everest Helicopter Sharing Tour, Everest Hotel View Helicopter
Tour, Lukla Helicopter Flight and many other returning helicopter tours Everest.
Mainly, Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour is the most popular one. You can go
to Everest Base Camp and Kalapatthar within 3 hours from Kathmandu to Kathmandu
by helicopter. Maximum 5 people can share one helicopter to Everest Base Camp
and back.
Yes, you can fly a helicopter around Everest. Actually, to fly at
the border of Tibet and on the Tibetan side is not allowed. But you can fly
very near to, it means, just above Everest and other all majestic mountain
peaks neighboring to it. During the time you fly around and above Everest, you
will get marveled by the astounding views of Mt. Everest and other summits.
Helicopter flight around Mt. Everest will be a marvelous experience
and exciting moments to celebrate. It will be very distinct from
trekking/hiking to Everest Base Camp and Back.
Helicopter ride to Everest Base Camp has two different costs for private and sharing basis. The private Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour with landing costs USD 5000 and the sharing helicopter to Everest Base Camp costs USD 1500. In sharing helicopter cost, an individual traveler has to share the helicopter with other 4 people not exceeding the maximum weight limit 500kg. If the weight limit exceeds, then, the helicopter will do shuttle flight from Lukla or from Everest View Hotel and you have to wait for that.
If you have 4-5 people in a group, then, it will be the best idea to book a private helicopter tour to Everest sharing the total cost USD 5000. Or, if you can collect 4-5 people in a group, you can share the cost USD 5000 and it will be cheaper for you than paying USD 1500 per individual.
Yes, you can easily go to Everest Base Camp by helicopter within 2 hours from Kathmandu. You can book the Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour from Kathmandu at least day earlier and can fly via Lukla the next day. You will land at Kalapatthar(5545m) nearby Everest Base Camp for the views( photos and videos) for 10-20 minutes and come back to Everest View Hotel (3880m) and have snacks there viewing Mt. Everest for the last time before you fly back to Kathmandu during this tour. It means, you can go and step at Everest Base Camp or Kalapatthar in a couple of hours and come back to Kathmandu by helicopter from Kathmandu.
Undoubtedly, Everest helicopter tour is worth doing/experiencing. Actually, you are doing helicopter tour to the world highest mountain base camp, Everest Base Camp (5364m), landing at Kalapatthar(5545m) and witnessing the top of the world, Mt. Everest (8848.86m) and entire massive mountain panoramas. Isn’t it worth doing? Yes, definitely, it’s worth doing and each individual traveler who go to Nepal wish to do it once in their lifetime.
If you want to return back to Kathmandu from Everest Base Camp after you accomplish your Everest Base Camp Trek when your are tired and wish to escape long hours walk down to Lukla, it costs USD 3000 to fly back directly to Kathmandu and if you want to fly back to lukla from Everest Base Camp, it costs USD 1700. Also, you can fly back to Manthali from Everest Base Camp which costs USD 2000. After you fly back to Lukla or Manthali, you can drive back to Kathmandu avoiding all kinds of flights back to Kathmandu.
Helicopter ride to Everest Base Camp costs USD 5000 (private) and USD 1500 on sharing. If you and your group (maximum 5) people are planning private Helicopter tour to Everest Base Camp, you require paying USD 1000 which will be cheaper than sharing helicopter to Everest Base Camp from Kathmandu. It means, if you go with sharing basis, the cost will be USD 1500. You will be sharing the helicopter ride to EBC with other 5 people and the helicopter may require shuttle flight to and from EBC if the weight limit (maximum 500kg) exceeds.
The Helicopter ride to Everest Base Camp lands at Kalapatthar flying over EBC and Khumbu glacier for the views. While landing, you can capture mesmerizing mountain panoramas including Mt. Everest, Pumori, Nupse, Loa Tse, Makalu and many other alluring mountain summits in Khumbu region.
The cost you pay for helicopter ride to Everest Base Camp includes all the flights from and to Everest Base Camp, shuttle flights if necessary, stop at Hotel Everest View for snacks (3880m) and pick up and drop to the hotel after you accomplish it.
Also, you can fly to and back from different destinations of Everest region if you want. It means, if you are doing any kind of activities like trekking, hiking etc, you can fly to and back from EBC instantly. If you want to know more information about Everest Helicopter Tours from different destinations, you can go through the following table:
Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour Costs Details
Private Helicopter EBC-Kathmandu | USD 5000 |
Sharing Helicopter EBC-Kathmandu | USD 1500 |
EBC- Lukla Private Helicopter | USD 2000 |
EBC-Lukla Sharing/Shuttle | USD 700-1000 |
EBC- Mantali Private Helicopter | USD 3500 |
EBC- Manthali Sharing Helicopter | USD1200-1500 |
Lukla- Manthali Private Helicopter | USD 2500 |
Lukla- Manthali Sharing Helicopter | USD 500 |
Lukla-Kathmandu Private Helicopter | USD 2500 |
Lukla- Kathmandu Sharing | USD 500-700 |
Yes, helicopter can reach Everest Base Camp from Kathmandu. You can directly fly to Everest Base Camp from Kathmandu airport by helicopter. You can land at Kalapatthar(5545m) after flying over Everest Base Camp(5364m) and Mt. Everest. You can land at there for 5-20 minutes and even sometimes, for 30 minutes (more than 30 minutes landing at Kalapatthar is not recommended for high altitude issue).
The distance between Kalapatthar and Everest Base Camp is 3.5 km. It means, you will land at Kalapatthar means just 3-4 kilometers away from Everest Base Camp. Actually, the helicopters which are doing Everest Helicopter Tour and doing rescue activities are not allowed to land at Everest Base Camp, but you can go there by walking/trekking, because of the fragile topography of it. The Everest Base Camp is all fed by and supported by Khumbu Glacier and if the helicopters land at Everest Base Camp, it may collapse at any time. For this reason, no helicopters (except for Everest Expeditions) are permitted to land at Everest Base Camp. So, don’t expect landing at Everest Base Camp while doing Everest Base Camp Heli Ride. But, landing at Kalapatthar is more mesmerizing than landing at Everest Base Camp. You can enjoy better views of Everest from Kalapatthar.
While landing a t Kalapatthar, you can witness and celebrate the most breathtaking views of Mt. Everest, Pumori, Khumbu Glacier, Everest Base Camp, Loa Tse, Nupse, Makalu, Sagarmtha National Park and many other snow-covered summits in Everest region. You will have this moment for the most exciting and exhilarating memory in your life and you will save it for your lifetime.
The helicopter ride from Kathmandu to Everest Base Camp is a day tour with the duration ranging from 4-5 hours maximum. The time schedules and the durations are like this:
Wake up at 5.30 and transfer to the airport by 6 am ( half an hour)
Get through security process and get ready for take off( 15 minutes)
Take off and fly to Lukla ( 20 minutes)
Refueling at Lukla ( 15 minutes)
Fly to Everest Base Camp ( 20 minutes)
Land at Kalapattar and make video and photographs ( 20 minutes)
Fly back to Hotel Everest View ( 15 minutes)
Have snacks, tea, coffee or breakfast at Hotel Everest View ( half an hour)
Fly back to Lukla and refueling ( 20 minutes)
Fly back to Kathmandu ( 20 minutes)
Land at the Kathmandu airport and drive back to Hotel ( 30 minutes)
So the total duration including landing at Kalapattar and refueling at Lukla will be between 4-5 hours in total. Why not trying Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour if you have 4-5 hours to spend in Kathmandu as you are going to witness Mt. Everest, the highest in the world landing at Kalapattar(5545m).