Attractions During Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour
Do you want to participate in adventurous activities in the Himalayan region? Try the Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour. We have listed the attractions during the Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour that you’ll be amazed at and love to see. It is a single-day program that takes you to the base of Mount Everest, the world’s highest mountain. Khumbu Glacier Region and Kala Patthar are the two popular viewpoints from which the helicopter will fly to give you stunning views of the entire Everest Region Mountains.
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Major Attractions of the Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour
Exploration of Himalayan Mountains and Sherpa Villages
Your complete Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour will let you explore vibrant Sherpa villages and diverse areas of the Himalayan mountains.
If this is not enough, you will get stunning views of the local monasteries, a few tiny Sherpa villages, and fluttering prayer flags. Each aspect is enough to make your entire helicopter tour to Everest Base Camp memorable.
Easy and Luxurious Tour
Today, many people prefer to experience Everest Helicopter tour packages based on friendly co-pilots and high-quality service. Indeed, when you avoid trekking, you will experience a luxurious trip to travel around the Himalayan mountains. Your overall experience during your flight will be unique and luxurious.
Panoramic Views of High Mountains
On the helicopter tour, you’ll enjoy panoramic views of the mountains and the Himalayan range. These include Mount Makalu, Mount Nuptse, Mount Kanchenjunga, Mount Island Peak, Mount Cholatse, Mount Cho Oyu, Mount Ama Dablam, Mount Lhotse, and Mount Everest, the highest mountain peak.
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Quick InquiryPhases of High Altitude Everest Helicopter Tour
- The high-altitude EBC helicopter tour will take you from Kathmandu to Lukla.
- The helicopter will refuel at Lukla to move ahead to Pheriche.
- Let’s suppose you are traveling in a group of five people. In that case, the helicopter will take two travelers on an overflight trip to Everest Base Camp and the famous Kalapatthar Mountain, while the other travelers will rest at Pheriche.
- The helicopter will drop the travelers at Pheriche and take the remaining people to enjoy overflying the Everest Base Camp and the Kalapatthar region.
- The overflying journey of remaining travelers will end at Pheriche to wait for the travelers. Meanwhile, travelers may have their breakfast at the nearby 5-star hotel. Here, one can also view the scenic beauties of snow-capped mountains and lush areas.
- After about one hour, the helicopter will return to Lukla to refuel.
- Lastly, the EBC Helicopter Tour will land you back at Kathmandu Airport.
Weather and Climatic Conditions for the Everest Helicopter Tour
Weather and climatic conditions change frequently every season in the Nepalese mountain region. Before booking the Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour, you must check the weather forecast and climate for the week. You can choose different Nepal helicopter tour packages if the condition of the Everest Region worsens during the week. Weather always remains apparent in the morning during the year when traveling to Kalapatthar and the Everest Base Camp. In contrast, monsoon months may have bad weather.
The high-altitude EBC helicopter tour takes you to Pheriche, 4200 meters altitude. Here, you will expect about a 15- to 20-degree Celsius temperature during the daytime. Nights will be colder than days, with up to 10 degrees Celsius. However, travelers should know both daytime and nighttime temperatures during the months to make the most of the helicopter tour. Accordingly, September to October is always the best time for the Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour. During this period, you get shared and private helicopter services for your overflying journey. Besides availing of your EBC helicopter tour packages, you may even stay in a 5-star hotel in Lukla.
March to June
March to June is Nepal’s summer season. Many tourists also prefer the EBC helicopter tour in summer. During this period, you will travel in shared and private helicopters.
October to December
October, November, and December are the second-best times for an Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour. Sometimes, you may experience weather fluctuations to some extent, but you can also get clear views of the mountain regions. Also, tour operators will only provide you with helicopters for your overflying journey.
Himalayan Views To Enjoy During EBC Helicopter Tour
You may find stunning Himalayan views of many snow-capped mountain peaks, glaciers, flora, fauna, and more during your helicopter tour. Primarily, you will view the following high mountain peaks while overflying the Kalapatthar region:
- Mount Everest
- Mount Lhotse
- Mount Nuptse
- Mount Ama Dablam
Other than exploring the mountain regions, you may explore the lifestyle followed by the Sherpa community and get a glimpse of Nepalese culture.
Stuff to Carry for Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour
Individuals who want to get EBC Helicopter tour packages should carry the following equipment with them:
- Warm jackets
- Warm or woolen hats
- Hand gloves
- Warm sports shoes
- Warm trousers, shirts, and other clothes
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
Permits Required to Complete Your Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour
No one can take a helicopter flight, experience an overfly tour, and return to Kathmandu airport. Instead, it would be best to go through specific procedures before you embark on your journey to the Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour.
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Quick InquiryEveryone knows that Everest Base Camp and Kalapatthar are restricted areas within the Sagarmatha National Park. The permits thus ensure that your helicopter tour will not cause any harm to the wildlife, fauna, flora, and natural zones in the National Park. Accordingly, you must get the following two mandatory permits necessary to enter and explore the region:
Sagarmatha National Park Entry Permit
National parks are restricted areas, and no individual may enter without permission. When you overfly the Everest Base Camp, your helicopter enters many zones within the Sagarmatha National Park. Indeed, obtaining the Sagarmatha National Park Entry Permit is paramount for every traveler.
Rural Municipality Entrance Permit
Other than the permit to enter the regions of Sagarmatha National Park, you must get the Rura Municipality Entrance Permit. The Nepalese government introduced its new license for Nepali tourists, the Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Entrance Permit. Whether you go for a classic EBC trek or an EBC helicopter landing tour, you should compulsively get a Rural Municipality Entrance Permit.
Documents Needed for Everest Base Camp Heli Tour
The following documents are required for the Everest base camp helicopter tour, which are listed below:
- Copies of your valid tourist visa
- Copies of your valid passport
- Two passport-size photographs
- The compulsory Permit fees
Detailed Analysis of the Permit Fees
The Sagarmatha National Park Entry Permit fee is about 3000 Nepalese rupees. On the other hand, travelers must pay about 2000 Nepalese rupees for the Rural Municipality Entrance Permit.
However, the permit cost may vary for trekkers from different regions and nationalities. If you are from any of the SAARC Nations, you must pay only 1500 Nepali rupees for the National Park Permit. In contrast, the permit fee for Nepalese trekkers and their family members is only Rs 100.
Note: Travelers must pay the permit fee to get both permits on the spot.
Conclusion
A helicopter tour to Everest Base Camp lets you experience an overflying journey to Kala Patthar, Khumbu Glacier, and the Everest Base Camp and enjoy several stunning views. Therefore, explore the aerial views of snow-capped and high mountains with lush valleys in the Himalayan region.
Most Asked Questions by Travellers
You will land at Pheriche, which is at about 5,164 meters (16,942 feet) altitude during your EBC helicopter tour. But will get a chance to overfly the Mount Everest.
Yes, the Everest Base Camp Helicopter tour is perfect for every individual even for physically challenged ones. Accordingly, disabled people with mobility impairments, visual impairments, hearing impairments, and similar others may easily participate in an EBC tour to get an overflying experience.
If you have children below five years of age or in the last trimester of your pregnancy, you cannot go for the Everest Base Camp Helicopter tour.
You need to dedicate about 3 hours or 4 hours a day to complete your Everest Base Camp Helicopter tour. Accordingly, the tour will start with your flight from Kathmandu airport to Lukla. Here, the helicopter will refuel to take you to Pheriche, which is at 4200 meters. Here, travelers go for overfly trips to Kalapatthar and Everest Base Camp in two separate groups, where one group will travel while the other one waits at Pheriche only.
Once the overflying is done, travelers will have their breakfast at the surrounding 5-star hotel. The breakfast time is about one hour. Later, the helicopter will return to Lukla for refueling. Finally, your tour will end by landing at Kathmandu airport.
The cost of the Mount Everest Helicopter tour depends on the number of people traveling in your group. Accordingly, private flights will cost you more as compared to shared helicopters. For instance, if you choose a shared helicopter and travel in a group of 5 people, your flight will cost about $1380/- per person.
On the other hand, if you choose a private helicopter in a group size of 5 pax, your cost will increase to $5500. Also, as you have breakfast at a 5-star hotel in Pheriche, you will pay an additional $35 or 4000 Nepali rupees with your helicopter flight charge.
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