Everest base camp helicopter tour

Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour is the perfect way for you to explore Everest Base Camp and witness the artistry of the Everest Region. You get to feast upon the surreal beauty of the snowcapped Himalayas like Khongde Ri ( 6093 m), Kapsale (5583 m), Khumbi (5761 m), and Tobuche (6367 m) along the way to your destination. Not to mention the view from the Kalapthar is otherworldly.

The Heli Tour to Everest Base Camp is a classy way to enjoy the elegance of the Everest Himalayas. It is the best-suited tour for people with a short amount of time. The best time of the year for the Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour is Spring and Autumn. March, April, and May are the best months as they come just after the winter season. As we all know, the winter season brings snow to the mountains. Autumn (September, October, and November) is also a good season. The cost of a Heli tour to Everest Base Camp depends upon the time of the year and varies from one company to another. The general price starts at $1050.

First of all, the trip begins from Kathmandu, where a company staff will pick you up at the hotel of your stay. Then, a short drive to the Tribhuvan International Airport. Here, you will be briefed about to-dos and not to-dos on the trip. Then, you board a helicopter and head towards the Everest region.

Upon exiting the confines of the Kathmandu Valley, lush green hills welcome you with fresh air and immense views of stunning landscapes. Within no time, you will be able to see Lukla village and the airport. Lukla Airport is one of the world's most dangerous airports at a height of 2860 m. Flying over the Sagarmatha National Park, you begin to notice the mountains like Cholatse (6440 m) and Lobuche (6367 m). The rocky landscapes embody wilderness, one of its own.

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