Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour

The Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour brings you up within reach of the majestic Mt. Everest, splendidly crowned as the Roof of the World. The helicopter lands at Kalapathar, which is a popular spot among the trekkers of the Everest region. Kalapathar provides the closest view of the tallest mountain in the world.

A helicopter tour of the Everest region is a perfect option for those who want to experience the tallest mountains in a very limited time. This helicopter tour to the Everest region is suitable for every age group and every kind of traveler. The Everest Helicopter tour is an appropriate trip for those who are not able to trek yet want to enjoy the enthralling mountains of Nepal.

What Makes the Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour Unmissable?

• Suitable for all kinds of travelers who want to enjoy the mesmerizing close-up view of the world's highest mountain, Mt. Everest.
• The Everest Base Camp helicopter tour will help you realize your dream to stand in front of Mt. Everest without much physical effort.
• The Everest Helicopter will be flying above diverse landscapes of the hilly region to terraced fields of Lukla, colorful Namche Bazaar, lush oak, rhododendron, and pine forests.
• Breakfast at an altitude of 3,962 meters.
• During breakfast at Kalapathar, you will also get to interact with the Sherpas of the Himalayas.
• Everest Base Camp helicopter tour with landing flight 

Best Time for Everest Helicopter Tour

Because you will be flying above the mountains, the climatic condition is mostly fluctuating. Hence, the helicopter flight is suitable around the year.

While the best seasons are the spring and autumn, winter provides an amazing view of the snow-capped mountains. The spring falls from March to May, whereas September to November is the autumn season. The chilly winter occurs from December to February.

The autumn season lets you get stable views of the surrounding landscapes of the Everest region. As the temperature is also moderate during this season, you will be able to spend a very splendid and comfy time in Kalapathar. The spring season gives a panoramic view of the rhododendron forest found in the elevation from around 1,400 meters to 3,600 meters.

The icy winter offers the view of charismatic snow-covered mountains.

Everest Helicopter Tour During The Monsoon

Monsoon is not suitable for a helicopter tour. On one hand, the unpredictable weather might affect the regular flights, and it is also not safe to fly because of a lack of clarity. However, we will operate the flights on a comparatively clear day at your request. Due to uncertain weather, we might have to postpone the tour to the next day or more.

In Nepal, the monsoon season normally takes place from June to September, with the highest rainfall coming during July and August. Nepal experiences regular rainfall during this time, especially in the afternoons and evenings, which turns the land into beautiful greenery. Higher elevations, like Mustang and Dolpo, are in the rain shadow and stay comparatively dry, while hiking conditions in lower elevations can be difficult because of rain and leeches.

Major Attractions of the Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour 

• You can fly over famous peaks like Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, and Nuptse for an aerial view of the Himalayas.
• While landing at Kalapatthar, you will get up close and personal with the breathtaking panorama of Mount Everest.
• The scenic flight above Khumbu Glacier will provide you a golden chance to see the magnificent glacier and icefall from above.
• Visit the famous Everest View Hotel and experience the delicious breakfast while taking in amazing vistas of the mountains and capturing lifetime memories in front of the Everest.
• Fly via typical Sherpa villages, such as Namche Bazaar.
• Fast and Easy Adventure, by skipping the multiple-day hikes, gets you to Everest Base Camp in a matter of hours.

The chopper will be flying above diverse landscapes of the hilly region to terraced fields of Lukla, colorful Namche Bazaar, lush oak and pine forests, and enchanting Syangboche towards the snow-capped mountains. Sights of wildlife and plants located at this altitude will be an unforgettable moment for you when you land in this region. Sagarmatha National Park is another highlight of the Everest region tour. During the helicopter tour of the Everest region, also known as the Khumbu region, you will get a glance at the Tengboche monastery. While breakfast at Kalapathar, you will also get to interact with the Sherpas of the Himalayas. Tengboche monastery is the largest monastery in the Khumbu region. The gompa built in 1916 AD is situated at an altitude of 3,867 meters.

The Everest Base Camp helicopter tour will help you realize your dream to stand in front of Mt. Everest without much physical effort.

Breakfast at an altitude of 3,962 meters surrounded by the tallest mountains in the world is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. You can spend around half an hour clicking photographs at the Everest Base Camp.

The Everest Region Helicopter Flight Route 

Regulus Treks and Expedition ensure that you fly with a well-trained and highly experienced pilot and knowledgeable and cooperative guides. We always look forward to fulfilling your every wish and desire for wonderful sightseeing during the tour.

For this tour, you don’t need prior physical preparation as you will be exploring mountains from above. This is one of the most luxurious ways to reach isolated land, definitely a lifetime experience. This chopper to the Everest region flies in the sky of the Khumbu region, offering you a bird’s-eye view of the valley covered with lush rhododendron forests, colorful villages, and rough landscape. Besides, the highest mountain in the world, you will get beautiful views of other high mountains like Pumori, Lhotse, Makalu, and Cho-Oyu during the helicopter flight.

The helicopter in Nepal is a five-seater, which allows you to enjoy the picturesque beauty of all the travelers. The maximum weight that the helicopter can incorporate is 500 kg.There are two different ways to choose your helicopter tour to Mount Everest as per your convenience. One is a direct helicopter flight to Mount Everest from Kathmandu, and another is a helicopter flight from Lukla (the main gateway to Everest). 

Kathmandu to Mount Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour 

You embark on the helicopter flight at around 6:00 AM from the Tribhuvan International Airport. As soon as you take off, you will get a glimpse of mesmerizing mountains. Mt. Langtang, Ganesh Himal, Mt. Gaurishankar, and Manaslu are some of the mountains you will see at the beginning of the Everest Helicopter Tour. As you fly further, you will get views of Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Nuptse, Mt. Pumori, Mt. Ama Dablam, Mt. Makalu, and Mt. Lhotse and Khumbu Ice Falls, and other crystal-shining mountains. A helicopter tour to the Everest region takes you to the base of the chain of Himalayas in the Everest region. You will get a beautiful aerial view of peaks ranging from 3,300 meters to 8,848 meters in the Everest region.

Helicopter Tour of Mount Everest Base Camp from Lukla

Another less expensive trip to Everest by a heli ride is from Lukla. Firstly, you take a 20-minute normal flight from Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport to Lukla and find a shared heli ride from Lukla to Mt. Everest. As Lukla is the main gateway to hike Everest, one can find many travelers from different countries in Lukla who are there for the same purpose, i.e., to see Mount Everest. If you get a sharing flight of a heli ride to Everest with a group of 5 people, find yourself the luckiest person to join. An exciting and speedy way to see the magnificent Himalayas because this will reduce your cost as well as time. The flight departs Lukla and passes over breathtaking scenery, including Sherpa villages, glacial rivers, and tall peaks. A landing at Kalapatthar, where you can get unmatched up-close views of Mount Everest and the surrounding giants, is the highlight. This tour offers a once-in-a-lifetime experience in a matter of hours, making it ideal for anyone with limited time and budget. 

Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour: Cost and Choices

The type of flight you select will determine how much an Everest Helicopter Tour costs. While private flights provide a more upscale experience, shared flights are usually more affordable. Here is a summary of the expenses:

• USD $1200 per person on a shared flight from Kathmandu 

• Up to five passengers on a private charter cost $5800 USD.

• You are responsible for paying the full cost of the Heli flight if you are traveling alone or with just one other person and there are no groups available to split the cost on the specified date.

• USD $700-$800 per person on a shared flight from Lukla 

The season may also impact prices. Because of the increased demand, rates are frequently higher during the peak months of March through May and September through November.

Flight Options to Choose From: Group and Private Helicopter Tours

Our private helicopter charters are ideal if you want greater privacy and freedom. You'll be able to plan your own timetable and take pleasure in a personalized vacation. Whereas our group helicopter trips are an excellent choice for anyone who values the companionship that comes with traveling with others. These shared flights allow individuals or smaller groups to divide the cost and operate on certain days.To guarantee a smooth and customized journey, just stop by or get in touch with us, and we'll take care of everything.

Regulus Nepal is committed to producing experiences that people will never forget. We offer solutions to meet your needs, whether you're interested in a group helicopter tour or a solo ride.

Everest Helicopter Tour Cost, Private Helicopter Tour to Everest 

The helicopter tour to the Everest Region is priced at USD 1200 per person when you are in a group of five travelers. The prices are subject to change when the travelers are fewer in number.

Private Tour Cost