Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu to Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour
You'll start this morning with a helicopter departure from Kathmandu, heading toward the Everest region. The flight takes you to Lukla Airport first where you'll refuel and then continue climbing higher. From there, you ascend to Kala Patthar for views of Mt. Everest and the surrounding peaks, with a brief stop to take in the landscape. After that, the helicopter drops you at Syangboche Airstrip and you hike over to Everest View Hotel for breakfast. The return journey to Kathmandu gives you more scenic views from the air throughout the flight back.
- Start point
- Dwarika Hotel, Battisputali Rd., Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (We will pick up our guest from their Hotel where they stay. All heli tour will be morning so the given time is am., 05:30)
Included Activities
- Helicopter flight from Kathmandu to Lukla Airport with aerial views of historical Kathmandu sites and mountain ranges
- Helicopter flight over Sherpa settlements (Namche Bazaar, Tengboche, Dingboche, Lobuche, Gorak Shep) to Kala Patthar
- Landing at Kala Patthar (5,644 m) with views of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Cho Oyu, Makalu, and Ama Dablam
- Helicopter refueling stop at Lukla Airport
- Helicopter flight over Khumbu Icefall and Khumbu Glacier to Syangboche Airstrip
- Hike from Syangboche Airstrip to Everest View Hotel (182 meters)
- Helicopter flight from Syangboche Airstrip back to Lukla and return to Kathmandu
Optional Activities
- Breakfast at Everest View Hotel (highest hotel in the world) - available at extra cost during helicopter stop
Landmarks/POIs Lukla Airport Kala Patthar Mt. Everest Lhotse Nuptse Namche Bazaar Tengboche Everest View Hotel Ganesh Himal Mt. Gaurishankar Cho Oyu Makalu Ama Dablam Khumbu Icefall Khumbu Glacier Syangboche Airstrip
