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5-Hour Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour from Kathmandu via Lukla

5 Hours Round trip from Ring Rd Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Witness Mount Everest and other Himalayan mountain peaks by helicopter
  • 02 Fly into the high-altitude Hilary Tenzing Airport at Lukla
  • 03 Catch aerial views of Lukla, Namche, Tengboche, and Everest Base Camp
  • 04 See the Khumbu Glacier and Himalayan giants including Lhotse, Cho Oyu, Nuptse, Pumori, and Ama Dablam

Witness the tallest mountain from a soaring height on this five-hour heli tour. Experience the unmatched beauty of Mount Everest and some of the Himalayas' most famous mountain peaks, including Nuptse West Face, Lhotse, Khumbutse, Pumori, and Ama Dablam, from an exceptional viewpoint. Fly above Everest Base Camp with spectacular views all around you.

Experience the unmatched beauty of Mount Everest and some of the Himalayas' most famous mountain peaks, including Nuptse West Face, Lhotse, Khumbutse, Pumori, and Ama Dablam, from an exceptional viewpoint.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
Cities Kathmandu, Mount Everest, Lukla
Languages English, French, German, Hindi

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Everest Base Camp Helicopter Flight via Lukla

  • 5:30 AM - 6:30 AM: You will be picked up from your hotel at 5:30 AM and driven to Tribhuvan International Airport, where you will meet other groups and our representative at the domestic terminal.

  • 6:00 AM - 6:30 AM: While preparing for departure, our representative will manage all the necessary documents. You will check in at the helicopter counters, and the crew will escort you to the helipad at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu for departure. Get ready to be blown away by the stunning views of Mount Everest as this helicopter tour begins. Our pilot and helicopter crew will also help you take photographs in front of the helicopter before departure.

  • 6:30 AM - 7:15 AM: Prepare for an exhilarating journey as your helicopter lifts off from Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu. Heading eastward, you will soar alongside the awe-inspiring Himalayan mountain range, embarking on an unforgettable adventure toward the iconic Hilary Tenzing Airport in Lukla, nestled within the Everest Region. Throughout your expedition, you will enjoy the privilege of experiencing the Everest Base Camp helicopter tour not just once but three times. Each time you take flight, you will be treated to unparalleled views of the majestic mountains and verdant valleys below.

  • 7:15 AM - 8:30 AM: Stop at Lukla for refueling or at Everest View Hotel for breakfast. Your journey will include a stop either in Lukla or Syanboche. If the helicopter requires refueling, you will touch down in Lukla. However, if refueling is not necessary, you will land in Syanboche at the Everest View Hotel for a delightful breakfast amidst the stunning Himalayan scenery.

  • 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM: Get ready for an epic adventure starting right from the mesmerizing Everest View Hotel, where the towering peaks of Mount Everest stand as a majestic backdrop to your journey. As you take off from this iconic location, get set to be amazed as you head toward Lukla, home to the renowned Hilary Tenzing Airport nestled in the heart of the Everest Region. But hold on tight, because before reaching Lukla, you are in for an exciting treat - you will soar over to the awe-inspiring Mount Everest Base Camp.

  • 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM: There is a possibility of making a stop in Lukla for refueling during the return journey to Kathmandu if the helicopter was not refueled at the beginning of the tour. This ensures a smooth and uninterrupted flight back, allowing you to relax and enjoy the breathtaking views one last time before concluding your Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour.

  • 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM: After completing your Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour, you will be driven from Tribhuvan Domestic Airport to your hotel in Kathmandu.

Note: The timing can change depending on weather and availability.

Mount Everest, Khumbu Glacier, Hilary Tenzing Airport

Where this trip takes you

Mount Everest, Khumbu Glacier, Hilary Tenzing Airport

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Ring Rd 3 cities · 5 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Hotel-airport-hotel private car transfer

What's Not Included

  • Airport tax (NPR 500 each)
  • Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Municipality Permit (2000)
  • Sagarmatha National Park Entry Permit (NPR 3000)
  • Breakfast at Everest View Hotel (USD 20-25)

What to bring

  • A set of sunglasses
  • Camera for photography

Know before you go

  • Please ask us before booking if you want to land at Kalapathar.
  • You will dine at the Everest View Hotel, one of the finest high-altitude hotels in the world.
  • You will see the Khumbu Glacier and stunning aerial views of the Himalayas, including Mount Everest (8,848m/29,029ft), Lhotse (8,516m/27,940ft), Choyu (8,201m/26,906ft), Nuptse (7861m/25791ft), Pumori (7161m/23494ft), and Ama Dablam (6,812m/22,349ft).

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Thamel, Kathmandu, Nepal
Tour start
Ring Rd, काठमाडौँ 44600, Nepal
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 5 hours finish where they began, in Ring Rd.

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