Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour

Everest Basecamp Helicopter Tour is another way to see the Himalayas from above and only takes 4 hours. It is best for people who don’t have the time or strength to hike for days to see some of the beautiful mountains in the area.

Nepal has eight of the ten highest mountains in the world. There are 1,310 peaks in the Himalayas that are taller than 6,000 meters. Nepal’s Himalayan region is beautiful because it has many gorges, glaciers, waterfalls, lakes, plants, animals, and exotic plants and animals. The best way to see one of the world’s highest mountains in just 4 hours is on an Everest Base Camp Helicopter tour with a landing.

Everest is in the Sagamartha National Park, which is home to rare animals and Buddhist communities of Sherpas. For many people, the trek is the point. But not everyone has the time or energy to walk for two weeks to reach EBC. Everest Basecamp Helicopter Tour is the only way for people who don’t want to hike to see Everest.

Trekking is not for everyone because you have to deal with high altitudes and many ups and downs along the trail. If you are not physically or mentally strong, you might not want to go on a long trek at a high altitude.

Everest Base Camp helicopter Tour Highlights

• Fly to the Mount Everest Base Camp, where mountain climbers camp before attempting to climb the mountain.
• From a helicopter, you can see a great view of the Himalayan range.
• Land at Kala Patthar, which is 5,545 meters above sea level.
• Sagarmatha National Park is a nature reserve in the Himalayas that is known all over the world.
• From above, you can see Mt. Everest and the other peaks around it, such as Lhotse (8,516 m), Nuptse (7,861 m), Phortse (3,950 m), Cho Oyu (8,210 m), and so on.
• At the world’s base camp, you can see the Himalayas in a way that will blow your mind.
• A great look at the Khumbu icefall.
• Enjoy a tasty breakfast at the Everest View Hotel, which is the hotel at the top of the world.

Weather and climate at Everest Base Camp

The weather depends on the season around Everest or other higher Himalayan belts, where Everest Base Camp can be visited at any time of the year. However, monsoon months of July to mid-September will be wet but much greener with heavy moisture. The best time is between September and May, from March to June, when wildflowers are in full bloom at altitudes between 2,000 and 3,000 meters and tree lines and vegetation thin out to make way for rough arctic terrain. The temperature will be between 15 and 20 degrees Celsius during the day, but it can be much cooler in the morning and evening, with temperatures ranging from -5 to +5 degrees Celsius, not including the effects of wind chill. As the flight takes you to land at above 4,000 m, the temperature drops in the shade and in the morning and evening. The day is clear with strong sunlight and UV (due to a drop in oxygen and air pressure at high elevation), so you need a strong sunscreen to avoid getting a sunburn in direct sunlight.

The weather will be clearest from about the middle of September to the end of December, but the days will be short. It will be between -5 and -10 degrees Celsius in the morning and at night, and it will be between 15 and 20 degrees during the day, depending on the altitude and where you go. December through March will be the coldest, with temperatures between -10 and -15 degrees Celsius and a high of 15 to 18 degrees Celsius without the effect of wind chill. However, most days will be clear with a fine blue sky.

Everest Base Camp Heli Tour Route

The Everest Basecamp Helicopter Tour begins in Kathmandu and goes to Lukla. On the way, the helicopter flies east over Bhaktapur-Banepa and Dhulikhel to Charikot/Dolakha and Jiri. From Solu to Lukla in the high Khumbu area. From Lukla, the trail goes above the valley of the Dudh Koshi River, Namche Bazaar, Tengboche, and Pheriche, all the way to Gorakshep.

Depending on how much room there is and where the Everest base camp is, the plane will land above Gorakshep, below the high Kalapathar Hill and Mt. Pumori. When the Everest Base camp helicopter tour lands at the base of Kalapathar, it gives you a great view of Mt. Everest and the other big peaks around it.

Please keep in mind that from Everest base camp, you can’t see Mt. Everest because Nuptse, Lhotse, and Lola peaks are in the way. Below Kalapathar is where you can get the best and most mesmerizing views of Mt. Everest.

The Best Time for Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour

Spring (March to May) or fall is the best time for an Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour (September to October). Usually, the sky is clear and the weather is warmer than at other times of the year during this time. But April is the best time to go on the tour because the weather is nice and you can see the snow-capped peaks at their best.

What to Expect from Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour

6:00: Get up and get ready to go on an adventure. 6:30: Drive from the hotel to the airport, which takes about 20 to 30 minutes. At the airport, you’ll check in for your Everest Heli flight. 7:30: Fly to the Everest Region to see Mount Everest and a lot of other mountains. While we’re there, we’ll have an amazing view of Mount Everest from our breakfast. On the breakfast at the highest altitude in the world. The place in Syangboche called Hotel Everest View. 10:00: After taking pictures at the top of the world and eating breakfast, we fly back to Kathmandu. Seeing Mount Everest is a great memory and a once-in-a-lifetime experience. At 11:30, a car will take you from the airport to your hotel. Note: Time may change depending on the season and the weather.

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