Mount Everest Helicopter Tour From Kathmandu
Everest Helicopter Tour Kathmandu
, Everest Base Camp Trek With Helicopter Return

Mount Everest Helicopter Tour From Kathmandu

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At a Glance
5 Days
Duration
Moderate
Trip Grade
Nepal
Country
5,550m
Maximum Altitude
2 - 3
Group Size
Lukla
Starts
Lukla
Ends
Trekking | Helicopter Flight
Activities
Sep to Nov & Mar to May
Best Time
Overview

The Mount Everest Helicopter Tour from Kathmandu is designed for those mountain lovers who would like to explore the top of the world and Sherpa's homeland in the shortest period. A moderate-to-strength walk through Sagarmatha National Park, the highest national park in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is typically part of the Everest Base Camp Trek itinerary, which typically lasts more than five days. But for these 5 days, the Everest Base Camp Trek is created, especially by almost everfromy age group, as a perfect and complete package with a three-day short trek and a helicopter luxury flight to the Everest Base Camp. This Mount Everest Helicopter Tour from Kathmandu 5 Day offers all kinds of thrills and chills you want and grants you the incredible experience value of each penny.

The five days Everest Base Camp Trek traverses the homeland of the legendary Sherpa mountaineers, showcasing their unique culture, Buddhist tranquility amidst the towering mountain, and the captivating wildlife of the alpine forest in the Khumbu region. During this Everest Base Camp Trek, a 5-day hike is only for a few days in the lower elevation of the Everest region, where there is almost no risk of high altitude sickness, apparently less challenging but worth it. This is known as the Everest Base Camp Heli Trek, staying in a luxury hotel the entire trek.

The Mount Everest Helicopter Tour from Kathmandu is nothing less than a familiar 12-day Everest Base Camp Trek. These Everest Base Camp Trek 5 Days present a full opportunity to enjoy Mother Nature in the Everest region, breathtaking mountain scenery, and people's lives in a short time. You will witness gigantic mountains including the top of the world, “Mt. Everest (8,848.86 m)," Mt. Lhotse (8,516 m), the 4th highest peak in the world, Pumori (7,145 m), Lingtren (6,695 m), Khumbutse (6,623 m), Changtse (7,550 m), Nuptse (7879 m), and others surrounding snowcapped mountains. This 5-day Mount Everest Base Camp Trek helicopter goes through the Sherpa settlement to explore their unique culture and tradition.

You can enjoy the relaxing nature and unique culture without the exhausting and strenuous nature of a lengthy trek to Everest Base Camp. We at Nepal Mother House assume that you will enjoy it as a lifetime experience. The Everest Helicopter Tour Kathmandu at Lukla, following a 25-minute scenic and exciting flight from the capital city of Kathmandu. From there, it continues to Namche Bazaar, passing through Ghat, Phakding, and Manjo. Along the way, you will encounter the Dudh Koshi River Bank, which boasts wonderful mountain scenery, a beautiful landscape, a waterfall, Buddhist rock paintings, chhortens, monasteries, lush alpine forests, a suspension bridge suspended above the raging river, and a glimpse of the welcoming Sherpa culture and tradition. From Namche, the trail ascends to the hill above the town, leading to the Syangboche Airport (3,720 m) for overnight stays. Here, you will be captivated by the breathtaking views of the jaw-dropping mountains surrounded by natural beauty. Next, you will take a luxury helicopter flight to the Everest Base Camp (5,360 m), land at the nearby most popular viewpoint, Kalapatthar (5,555 m), and then return to Lukla.

During the Mount Everest Helicopter Tour from Kathmandu, you will traverse for three days in the world's highest national park, “Sagarmatha National Park,” and take a helicopter flight for 2 hours to get to Everest Base Camp and Kalapatthar. The mountain scenery in front of Kalapathar will amaze you when you land. You can see the world's highest peak, 'Mt. Everest', just a short distance away. The base camp of Mt. Everest can be seen beneath gigantic mountains, from where the Khumbu Glacier begins with an incredible arid and marine landscape. Above the Everest Base Camp, you can see the Khumbu icefall. This is the place where you have been dreaming of stepping on foot for a long time, for real eyes to witness. EBC Trek and Fly Back by Helicopter are enormously remarkable voyages that you visit once in a lifetime! Take a moment to immerse yourself in the natural beauty of this world. We at Nepal Mother House are here to assist you in experiencing this wonder.

This Everest Base Camp Trek and Return by Helicopter is specifically designed for nature lovers who have limited time for their Nepal holidays but still wish to visit Mt. Everest Base Camp. If you would like to do the Extant Everest Base Camp Trek by helicopter for a beneficial amount of time, we at Nepal Mother House Treks will give you even more time to explore this piece of paradise. Our 12-Day Everest Base Camp Budget Trek and 16-Day Everest Base Camp Trek might be suitable for you. If you require any further information regarding Everest Base Camp Trek by Helicopter, feel free to write us anytime. We are here for your assistance in fulfilling your desire. 

Choose the Best Season for the Everest Base Camp Trek

Nepal is a small country in the world, although there are various climates available year-round due to geographic diversity. Normally, we have the two most popular seasons for trekking: spring (March, April, & May) and autumn (September, October, & November) are the best times for the Everest Base Camp Trek. The weather is pleasant, featuring a clear sky, suitable temperatures, spectacular views, and numerous fast festivals.

Trek in Everest Base Camp During the spring season, see Expedition

Spring begins from March to May with appropriate weather, neither cold nor hot; it will be a clear sky with amazing scenery of sky-soaring mountains. This is the right time for the rhododendron (Nepalese national flower) to bloom and start greenery. Similarly, many festivals, including Shivaratri, Phagu Purnima (aka Holi/festivals of colors), Ghode Jatra (Festival of Hoarse), Chaite Dashain, Nepali New Year Celebration, Matatirtha Aushi (Mother's Day), Buddha Purnima (Birth Day of Lord Buddha), Matsyendranath Jatra, and many others, occur during the spring season.

Spring is a good time to hike the Himalayas due to good weather. That’s why many trekkers from different corners of the world visit the Everest Base Camp Trek. Moreover, spring is one of the best times for mountaineering, so you can see many groups in the Everest Base Camp for the Everest Expedition. On the trail, you encounter much wildlife and various vegetation inside the Sagarmatha National Park.

The temperature is fair during the day (15 to 20 degrees at lower elevations and 10 to 15 degrees at the highest elevation), but it can drop to zero degrees Celsius during the nights and mornings. After 3 to 4 PM, there will be clouds and falling temperatures above the 3,000-meter elevation. As this is perfect weather, there are fewer chances of canceling the flight. But the high Himalayan weather is unpredictable; it might change anytime, so we at Nepal Mother House suggest you bring with you every piece of trekking gear in case it rains or snow falls.

The best Trekking time is autumn

Autumn is the king of the trekking season in Nepal. It commences from mid-September to November with neither a hot nor cold atmosphere. Autumn is an ideal time for the . During the daytime, it will be stunning, with clear skies and spectacular scenery of mountains. During the daytime, it would be 15 to 20 degrees Celsius at a lower elevation, and at night, it would be colder, like around 10 degrees Celsius. Likewise, the temperature at the highest elevation of the trek will be 10 to 15 degrees Celsius in the daytime and at night will drop to 10 to 4 degrees Celsius. But the weather would depend on the following day’s weather circumstances.

Autumn not only offers stunning mountain scenery, but it also hosts numerous festivals, such as Nepal's biggest festivals, "Dashain," Tihar (Dipawali), and Chhatra, among others. If you are interested in these festivals and people's traditions and cultures, autumn is the best time to visit Nepal. You can share cultural and festival experiences while celebrating such a blissful moment. Nepal is known as a living cultural museum.

Do You Need Travel Insurance for This Trek?

Travel insurance is obligatory for all clients due to the high-altitude trek at the top of the world. It should cover your liability up to 5,500 meters for emergency evacuation, medication, loss of luggage, and cancellation of flights, both international and local. For this, you need to keep a copy of the insurance policy with you and provide us with it. If you need emergency evacuation, we at Nepal Mother House will assist you in cooperation with your insurance company in this situation.

Important note for Everest Base Camp Trek 5 Days

  • Hot water for showering, recharging batteries (camera, mobile, and gadget), and tipping or leisure activities add up to your cost.
  • Gratitude for the guide and porter is approximately 10 to 20% of your trek price.
  • In the event of unexpected events like unfavorable weather conditions and flight cancellations beyond our control, you need to take care of extra hotel nights and meals in Kathmandu or Lukla.
  • You need to be physically fit and mentally well prepared for this Everest Base Camp Trek for 5 days.
  • Use a necktie or money belt when traveling to protect your passport, airline tickets, cash, and other valuables.
  • Don’t bring your valuable belongings, especially jewelry, while you are on the trek. A hotel safe deposit box is the safest way to store valuables if you bring them.
  • For safety, it's better to lock your luggage.
  • If you are traveling in a group, please note that your group leader can modify or cancel any part of the itinerary if necessary due to safety concerns.

Mount Everest Helicopter Tour From Kathmandu 5-day trip offers a thrilling experience in the heart of the Himalayas, culminating in a swift return by helicopter. We at Nepal Mother House are here to organize your trip to see the top of the world and explore the Sherpa homeland in 5 days.

**Note: Due to air traffic at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu during the peak trekking season (March, April, May, and October, November), we will conduct the Lukla Flight from Manthali Airport at Ramechhap, which is 4 to 5 hours' drive from Kathmandu. For more details, kindly go through the link: Lukla Flight from Ramechhap. 

Everest Base Camp Trek and Return Back by Helicopter
Day-to-day

Mount Everest Helicopter Tour From Kathmandu Itinerary

Starts: LuklaEnds: Lukla

Very in the morning our Guide will come to your hotel transfer to the domestic airport. The journey to Everest Base Camp Trek 5 Days commence after short scenic flight from capital city Kathmandu to Lukla (2,840m) taking 25 to 30 minutes. We will meet the others crew at Lukla and make preparation bags and trekking to Phakding. The trail heading passes the Lukla Bazaar and drop through the Gungle after Pasang Lhamu Gate, above the Chaurikharka with fresh air and beautiful Mountain scenery of Number and Khumbila. The trail descends towards the Ghat (2,530m) via Chhelping Village with Buddhist Mane mall, incredible rock craving, Mane wheel and Chorten though the hospitable Sherpa settlement. Now, the trail goes along the Dudh Koshi River Bank to the Phakding (2,640m), with 3 to 4 hours walk. The reaming of the time you are free; you may visit Monastery above the village or wondering around the village to see Sherpa culture or visit snooker house and Irish Pub. We are stay overnight at tea house.

Note: Now a day there is not direct flight Kathmandu to Lukla on the peak trekking seasons (spring and autumn) due to air traffic at Kathmandu Airport. Therefore, you need to fly from Ramechhap to Lukla after 4 to 5 hours 132km drive from the capital city Kathmandu.

Day Highlights

Today, we are hiking toward Namche Bazaar from Phakding. After having breakfast at tea house where you are staying, your trekking will start. The trek starts cross the bridge over Dudh Koshi River and walks along the left side of the river bank to the small settlement Tok Tok with the mini hydro power station and walk farther through the forest to Bangkar Village with the beautiful waterfall in front of tea house. On this hike you have wonderful views of Thamserku (6,608m) and amazing landscape. Now, the trail slightly descended before to cross the suspension bridge on Dudhkoshi, and this is second bridge on the same river. Then, we ascend gently to the small dwelling at Chhamuwa Village, with the small agricultural farm. The trail continues to the Monjo (2,840m) Village and gets in Sagarmatha National Park (area 1,148 sq km, established in 1976) entrance gate. Our Guide will check in the trekking permits and walk down to the Dudh Koshi River and get in Jorsale (2,740m) after cross the 3rd suspension bridge. As Jorsale is last tea house before the Namche Bazaar, you will are proper before climbing to Namche. Today you will cross five suspension bridges; four are on the same river Dudhakoshi. The trail goes upward long the river bank and cross last (fifth) bridge hanging high above the surface, it is known as Hillary suspension bridge on the confluence of the Dhudh Koshi and Bhote Koshi River. Now, you are ascending through the pine forest with winding trail to the ridge of the hill side, from where can see top of the world Mt. Everest (8,848m), over the right Nupste (7,879m) as first view. The trail continues through the jungle to the historical business transit point at Namche Bazaar after 5 to 6 hours walk. If you are at Namche Bazaar, you may visit weekly Saturday market with various commodities and batter system, Stay overnight in Namche Bazaar enjoying with wonderful snow-capped mountains and Sherpa Heritage.

Day Highlights

After having a late breakfast, take a walk for sightseeing around Namche Bazaar then hike to the Everest View Hotel via Syangbuche Airport above the Namche Bazaar about 2 to 3 hours. This is the ideal place to view outstanding mountains such as top of the world; Mt. Everest (8,848m), Nupste (7,961m), Ama Dablam (6,856m), Kangtegha (6,685m), Thamserku (6,608m), Kusum Khanguru (6,367m), Khongde (6,186m) and Khumbi Yu La (5,761m) etc. While watching the spectacular view of mountains, the trail goes in Khumjung valley, where can see Hillary School, an ancient Monastery with a Yeti skull, and Khunde Hospital, and then return back to Syangbuche (3,720m) . We are staying overnight at Lodge.

Day Highlights

This is day fourth of your journey to Everest Base Camp Trek for 5 Days, it’s most exciting days of the journey which takes you to the base of the world’s highest mountain Everest and most popular view point Kalapatthar. The trip for today commences after enjoying breakfast in the Syangbuche with surrounded mountains scenery. We will take flight to world’s incredible place of Everest Base Camp (5,360m) and Kalapatthar (5,550m), you have choice either land at Everest Base Camp or Kalapatthar. Hence Kalapathar is most popular view point in the world, from where you are witness of gigantic Himalayan range including top of the world Mt. Everest (8,848m), Mt. Pumari (7,145m), Lingtren (6,695m), Khumbutse (6,623m), Changtse (7,550m), Nupse (7879m), and many more. Everest Base Camp can be seen even from Kalapatthar and barren arid landscape of Khumbu Glacier, Khumbu icefall. According to our experience, it would be batter to land on Kalapattar while you can see Everest Base Camp while flying by helicopter and Kalapatthar as well. Enjoying Himalayan Shangri-La from Kalapatthar 5 to 10 minutes, we will fly back to Lukla with bird’s eyes view of mountains.Or you may do continue the helicopter ride back to Kathmandu as an additional cost. Everest Base Camp Trek 5 Days is truly a full of the exciting trip of your lifetime and this trip energize you rest of the life. You are free rest of the day, and our Guide will reconfirm Kathmandu flight tickets. As this is last day of the Everest Base Camp Trek, you will celebrate dinner with Guide and other crew. We are staying at Lukla, best possible hotel with the hot shower and good meals.

Day Highlights

Every in the morning, you will walk to the Tenzing Hillary Airport for the Kathmandu flight. Normally, Lukla to Kathmandu flight conducted in the morning due to the wind and poor visibility in the afternoon. Sometime the flight time can be delayed or cancelled due to the unfavorable weather and other reason beyond our control. So, we at Nepal Mother House advice to put at list one extra day to get back in Kathmandu. Anyhow, you will fly back to Kathmandu according to your schedule and transfer to the designated hotel. Now you are free for your own. Today is day of the ending of the journey of Himalaya; we would like to invite you join farewell dinner in Nepali typical Restaurant with cultural show. We hand you Trip Certificate Card, Trekking Permit and TIMS Card for memory of Nepal trip.

Day Highlights
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Included

Mount Everest Helicopter Tour From Kathmandu Cost Details

Includes

  • Free Airport picks up and drops off all transportation (airport to hotel to airport while trekking).
  • I have the necessary paperwork and trekking permit for Sagarmatha National Park.
  • TIMS (Trekkers Information Management System) Card for the Trekking.
  • The package includes an air ticket from Kathmandu to Lukla and from Lukla to Kathmandu, as well as airport tax. The weight limit is 10 kg for main baggage and 5 kg for hand baggage per passenger per flight.
  • Everest Base Camp/Gorak Shep to Lukla by Helicopter Flight (220 Kg without limit.)
  • If necessary, carry trekking equipment such as warm-down jackets, sleeping bags, and duffle bags during the trek.
  • Nepal Mother House T-shirt/Cap and Appreciation Card for EBC Trip (after the trip ends).
  • There will be three meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) during the trek.
  • The accommodation is soft and comfortable, featuring an entire mountain twin or double bed with an attached toilet or bath.
  • An English-speaking, friendly guide with a government license is available to assist with food, accommodation, transportation, salary, and equipment.
  • Between every two people, a porter carries a maximum of 20–25 kg of goods. Additionally, they are responsible for providing their own food, accommodation, wages, insurance, and all forms of transportation.
  • The guide and porters provide insurance for their happy journey.
  • A Trekking Map of an Everest Base Camp Trip for a Group.
  • We will be providing supplemental snacks (fresh fruits) on the trek.
  • If the group size exceeds 10, an additional Sherpa (assistance guide) will be provided. They are also responsible for providing food, accommodation, wages, insurance, and equipment.
  • We will carry a first-aid medical kit during the trip, which includes an oxygen meter to measure oxygen and pulse at high altitudes.
  • Welcome and Farewell Program.
  • The package includes a tourist service charge, VAT, government tax, and official expenses if necessary.

Excludes

  • We offer a wide variety of cold and hot drinks, such as drinking water, tea, coffee, chocolate, cookies, desserts, phone calls, laundry, and hot showers.
  • The clients' travel insurance and evacuation are mandatory.
  • If, in that case, the flight is canceled, charter a helicopter or plane.
  • Tipping for Guide and Porter.
  • Your meals and accommodations are in Kathmandu.
  • Personal expenses include things like shopping, souvenirs or gifts, and personal mountaineering gear.
  • Optional trips and sightseeing are available if extended.
  • The package includes international airfare, airport departure tax, and visa fee.
  • Our services are among the items not mentioned above.
  • Visa fee: You obtain a visa easily upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport, Kathmandu.
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Departure Dates

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Good to Know

Essential Information

  • Hot water for showering, recharging batteries (camera, mobile, and gadget), and tipping or leisure activities add up to your cost.
  • Gratitude for the guide and porter: consider approximately 10 to 20% of your trek price.
  • In the event of unexpected events like unfavorable weather conditions and flight cancellations beyond our control, you need to take care of extra hotel nights and meals in Kathmandu or Lukla.
  • You need to be physically fit and mentally well prepared for this Everest Base Camp Trek for 5 days.
  • Use a necktie or money belt when traveling to protect your passport, airline tickets, cash, and other valuables.
  • Don’t bring your valuable belongings, especially jewelry, while you are on the trek. A hotel safe deposit box is the safest way to store valuables if you bring them.
  • For safety, be sure to lock your luggage.
  • If you are traveling in a group, please note that your group leader can modify or cancel any part of the itinerary if necessary due to safety concerns.
  • The 5-day Everest Base Camp Trek offers a thrilling experience in the heart of the Himalayas, allowing for a quick return by helicopter. We at Nepal Mother House are here to organize your trip to see the top of the world and explore the Sherpa homeland in 5 days.
Trip FAQs

Mount Everest Helicopter Tour From Kathmandu FAQs

Everest Base Camp Trek 5 Days is a short and easy trek in the heart of the Himalayan. It is suitable for anyone traveler with a moderate fitness level and there is no age limit, children with age 7 years to the elderly aged 70s also can participate in this trek. But your body needs to be fit for the hiking, on the second day you need to walk 5 to 6 hours ascending above 2,500 meters. For this Everest Base Camp Trek 5 Days, you need to walk only 3 days to the Syangboche an elevation of 3,720 meters from sea level.

Before coming departure from home, you need to good preparation to mention your body. You need to do regular excises such as jogging, yoga, climbing stairs, and other excises. This will help you to make the easier hike to the Everest Base Camp. It would be best to consult with your doctor before planning your trip. They will give you more advice about your health and fitness.

Everest Base Camp Trek is a well-known tea house trek in the world. You will stay overnight at a Tea House or hotel with private twin bed-sharing basis accommodation. If you would like to stay single room, you will get a single supplement upon request at an additional cost.

Nevertheless, a single supplement may not be feasible in some places due to trekking during peak season. Most of the room has double beds, and shared a bathroom, so the rooms at teahouses consist of two small costs mattress, pillows, and bedsheets. And they are expecting business from the meals and drinks then a room. Where is possible, we will provide you with a private room with an attached bath. But there won’t be a heating arrangement in the rooms except in the dining room with Chimney.

In Lukla, Namche, and Phakding, there are rooms available with attached bathrooms and running cold showers but available a hot shower in Namche. If there is no hot shower in your room, we will provide the hot shower to you in a bucket or next room. If you are looking for a luxury room, we are glad to provide you on request, you can get luxury lodges at Lukla, Phakding, and Namche at a supplementary cost.

As you are curious about the meals; you can enjoy authentic Nepalese food at every tea house or can choose from the menu card as you wish. During this 5 Days Everest Base Camp Trek, you can get various food items such as international cuisine (Tibetan, Continental, Italian, American, Indian, etc.). And other types of food you will get are Thukpa, fried rice, noodles, Dal Bhat, sandwiches, pizza, spaghetti, etc. most of the tea places. Regarding breakfast and dinner; have them at the same tea house/hotel where you are staying overnight.

You can get a bottle of mineral water entire trek at a teahouse or grocery shop. However, we at Nepal Mother House suggest you not buy bottles of water due to environmental concerns. Instead of mineral water, you can treat the raw water which can get in the tea house from the tap using water purification tools such as water filters, purification drugs (chlorine/Iodine), and SteriPEN (UV Water Purifier).

The cost of a liter of mineral water will be USD 1 to 5 depending on different places; the cost will be rising according to gaining elevation. It is advised you drink 3 to 4 liters of water each day to the well hydrated.