Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour-1 Day

Pick-up and drop-off in the morning from Kathmandu (around 5:30 AM to 7:00 AM):

Your adventure to Lukla starts in the morning, with a friendly pickup from your Kathmandu accommodation before the city is fully awake. The early start isn’t just about keeping up with tradition—it’s a smart decision! Lukla flights usually take off in the morning when the skies over the Himalayas are at their clearest, before the afternoon winds and clouds arrive. In these beautiful high Himalayas, the weather can change quickly, so setting off early helps ensure a smooth and safe landing on Lukla's famous runway. Additionally, the tranquility of dawn brings its charm—roads are more peaceful, the air feels fresh, and you start your journey alongside the rising sun.
At Tribhuvan International Airport's domestic terminal, you will have to go through several steps that are meant to keep you safe and get you ready for your trip. Thereafter, they'll soon figure out how much your bags weigh. This checking is essential because every kilogram counts when you're climbing in a small helicopter. The security checks are quick and thorough, which ensures that the trip is enjoyable. It's possible that you could be asked about your trekking permits, since some airlines like to cross-check them with passenger records. As you wait, the lively chatter of fellow adventurers, pilots, and ground crew fills the air with excitement, making even the usual procedures feel like a part of the journey. When you board, you’re not just prepared to fly—you’re mentally embarking on a journey to the Himalayas.

You will enjoy a scenic Helicopter flight to Lukla, which lasts approximately 40 minutes.

Helicopter rides from Kathmandu to Lukla give a once-in-a-lifetime chance to witness some of the world's most beautiful terrain. The chopper quickly leaves the city and goes east into undulating hills, rivers, and terraced agriculture. Overlooking vast valleys and mountains, you'll find scattered settlements and antique monasteries nestled on slopes like gems.
The Langtang, Jugal, and Ganesh Himal Mountain ranges are visible in the far distance behind you while you merge with the enormous Khumbu and Everest summits. Helicopters travel lower than fixed-wing aircraft, providing pilots with a better view of the environment and also giving you the unique experience of flying through the lush green valleys and hills of Nepal to the Himalayas. At 2,860 meters above sea level is Lukla’s Tenzing-Hillary Airport, which will be our first short landing to refuel and check for weather updates in Everest Base camp.
After this stop we will head slowly, climbing to higher altitudes, taking a path through different sherpa villages like Phakding, Namche Bazaar, Tengboche, and Pangboche while following the usual hiking trail to Everest Base Camp. Flying over Everest Base Camp (EBC) (5,364 m/17,598 ft.) is the best part of this trip. From above, you can see the trek camps and the beautiful Khumbu Icefall. Most excursions stop for a brief while near Kala Patthar (5,555 m/18,225 ft.). This trip is your chance to take wonderful pictures, feel the air at a high altitude, and see Mount Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, and Pumori up close. The landing time is usually short (around 5 to 15 minutes) to lower the risk of Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS), which can happen when you go up too quickly. In the case of shared helicopter tours, we may make a brief stop at Pheriche to pick up and drop off passengers.
The Heli-flight includes a passage over Everest Base Camp, followed by a landing at Kala Patthar, which takes approximately 30 to 45 minutes of flying time and features a quick landing.

Breakfast at Hotel Everest View (around 20 to 30 minutes)

The breakfast at Hotel Everest View is a luxury in one of the most beautiful places on Earth. The chopper comes back down to Syangboche just above Namche, the Sherpa town and lands in the private heliport of Hotel Everest View at 3,880 meters (12,730 feet).
The rooftop provides the background for your dining area, and you can see the magnificent peaks of Everest, Ama Dablam, Lhotse, and Thamserku from there. You can have a freshly made breakfast in the cold mountain air while the brilliant morning sun shines on the snowy peaks. You can choose from hearty meals, hot coffee, and pastries. The peaceful hills are even more beautiful when yak bells ring and there is a light breeze. The wonderful restaurants near the world's tallest mountain offer quick service for any food orders in just 20 to 30 minutes. You'll get back on the helicopter after breakfast and fly back to Lukla, stopping along the way to get more fuel. From Lukla, you'll see the last views of the Himalayas in the air before flying back to Kathmandu, which takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes.