Everest Kalapathar Landing Heli Tour

Short Itinerary

Routes

First of all, The Everest helicopter tour takes you across Kathmandu Valley and on to Lukla Airport via Nagarkot Hill, where you can see the Langtang and Annapurna Himalayan ranges. The helicopter continues on to Jiri village across alpine forests before landing at Lukla Airport.

After refueling, the airplane passes via Phakding Village on its way to Namche Bazar, passing over a historic monastery at Tengboche. Your journey continues across Pheriche and Lobuche before landing at Kalapathar View Point.

After taking off from Kalapatthar, the helicopter will fly over Everest Base Camp, with Mount Everest visible in the background. Return to Everest View Hotel for a breakfast break. At the Everest View Hotel, you will have around one hour of free time.

Finally, After finishing your breakfast, you will fly to Kathmandu via Namche and Lukla. You'll make another brief stop in Lukla for fuel.

Major attraction

You'll get up close and personal with the surrounding snow-capped peaks during this helicopter journey. The plane passes almost directly over the Khumbu glacier and Everest Base Camp. The helicopter lands at Everest Base Camp or Kala Patthar after a 20-25 minute trip (5,644 meters). You will be able to see Mt. Everest, Nuptse, West Face, Lhotse, Khumbutse, Pumori, and Ama Dablam up close and personal.

Tenzing Hillary airport, also known as Lukla airport, is one of the most dangerous airports in the world, located at an elevation of 2830 meters. This airport is preferred by Everest visitors.

"Kala Patthar '' means "black rock" in Nepali. The rugged black slope on the Nepalese side of Mount Everest's south ridge. The main goal of the Everest helicopter tour is to reach Kalapatthar, which offers the best view of Mount Everest. During your flight, Kala Patthar Viewpoint will provide you with the best view of the surrounding peaks, including Mt Everest.

Useful Notes

• Make sure your seat belt is securely fastened.
• It is very forbidden to throw trash outside the helicopter.
• There is a designated smoking area. All you have to do is listen to the words of the pilot silently.
• During the flight, never stand up.
• During the landing, listen for pilot instructions.
• EBC Helicopter Flight Clothing and Preparation
• A bottle of water and some toilet paper
• Sunglasses and Sunscreen
• Jacket and Hat: Warn
• Cameras and Mobile Phones
• Passport or a copy of a passport

FAQs

What can we see?
We can see the river of ice pouring down the Ice Caps from the peaks. The main draw for hikers heading to Everest Base Camp is these magnificent beasts. On the surface, there are monasteries, communities like Namche Bazar, and the Tengboche Monastery, which is the oldest monastery in the Everest Region. The Sherpa people, their culture, and the friendliness they demonstrate when you meet them will fill your heart with feelings.

What is the weight limit of the chopper?
During the Everest Base Camp Heli Tour, the chopper has a seating of five riders and one captain. From Kathmandu to Lukla, the passenger weight limit is 500 kilograms. The maximum weight from Lukla to Kala Patthar/base camp is 250 kg at the same time. As a result, we'll have to fly two transfer flights from Lukla, each weighing an average of 250 kg.

What is the best time to go for a helicopter EBC tour?
If we had to choose between seasons, spring and autumn would be ideal for a journey to the Everest region. Most of the time throughout these seasons, the environment is clear and sunny. There is a lower chance of rain, and the humidity is also low. The covering of snow deepens during the winter season, enhancing the splendor of the mountains. So, if you can't make it in the spring, winter can be an option. Summer, on the other hand, is not the best time for helicopter trips. It is raining fiercely, and the weather is the least reliable because it is constantly changing.

How safe is the EBC Helicopter Tour?
Only after a thorough examination of the climate and breeze direction in the Everest region, our flight takes off. Until the experts have signaled that it is safe to fly, we do not begin the tour. Our planes are subjected to routine servicing and inspections. In order to eliminate any potential risks, they are flown by some of the best pilots in the world, who have won countless awards.

Can we take kids on this EBC Helicopter Tour?
Of course, you are welcome to bring your children on this journey. Because we provide a pleasant and comfortable Heli tour, it is ideal for children and adults of all ages.

How long is the EBC Helicopter Tour?
The EBC Helicopter Tour lasts approximately 4 to 5 hours. The chopper, on the other hand, will fly for about 2-3 hours total. Between flights, there will also be a 15 to thirty-minute break.