Everest View via Heli fly
Mount Everest, is the highest snow-capped tower in the world with a height of 8848.86m, and the topmost destination for every travel and trek enthusiast. A helicopter tour in Nepal itself is a great pleasure. Standing at an elevation of 8848.86m in just a few minutes is a breathtaking and idyllic experience for those adventure seekers.
Everest view via Heli fly tour put forward the upraised premier views of enormous Mount Everest (8848.86m) and many other splendid snow-capped mountains. This thrilling helicopter tour empowers you to fly high over the dense alpine forest of rhododendron, the national flower of Nepal, lush green hills, and the incredible mountain peaks of the Khumbu region.
This Heli fly tour is the perfect package for those who desire to witness Everest in a short period and also perfect for those who are limited by time or not comfortable with the trek. This helicopter tour is the best way to witness the Himalayas and experience the adventure at the same time. This pleasing ride will sweep across some beautiful mountain ranges such as mt. Cho Oyu(8201m), mt. Makalu (8463m), mt.Gaurishankar (7134m), and mt.Shishapangma (8012m).
Tour Highlights
- Beautiful views of sherpa village, terraced farms, mid-hills, and forest of Rhododendron.
- Eagle eye views of splendid snow-capped mountain ranges.
- Scenic flight from Kathmandu to Khumbu region.
- Appreciate the breakfast with a 360- degree view of pleasing mountains
How long does the Everest Helicopter trip fly?
To know the flight duration and trip packages let’s see the sample itinerary:
Day 1: Pickup from the hotel and drive to Airport
5:30 – 6:00 am drive to Airport from the hotel
6:00 - 6:30 boarding
6:30 - 7:15 Kathmandu to Lukla fight
7:45 - 8:00 refueling
8:00 - 8:20 fly from Lukla to Kalaptthar
8:20 - 8:30 landing in Kalapatthar
8:30 – 8:40 Enjoy the eagle-eye view of mountain peaks including Mt. Everest and other several peaks.
8:40 - 8:55 fly to Everest view hotel from Kalapatthar
8:55 – 9:45 breakfast
9:45 – 10:35 fly to Kathmandu from Everest view hotel
10:35 – 11:10 drive to the hotel from the airport
Note: The time schedule may vary depending on the weather condition and the helicopter availability.
Where does the flight land and for how much duration?
This scenic flight lands at Kalaptthar viewpoint and you’ll have 10 – 15 mins for sightseeing. This little time is determined owing to the high altitude and the area being extremely cold which may lead to the helicopter’s engine off. If you stay in kalaptthar for more than 10-15 mins you may suffer from altitude sickness. So, to avoid these unwanted problems you’ll land at kalaptthar for a very short duration.
How about the breakfast in the Everest region?
Fancy cafes and restaurants are available in the Everest region but we can promise you can anticipate great hygienic food with multiple cuisines. Also, you can carry packed hygienic food from Kathmandu or from your hotel itself.
How much does it cost for this trip?
The price for this trip may vary according to your group size, a group of 5 persons can lower your cost. Normally price starts from 1060 USD.
How can I book this trip?
Shepherd Holidays has been operating varieties of tours and treks including a helicopter tour at a reasonable price if you would like to travel to Nepal please feel free to contact us via email at [email protected] / [email protected] or WhatsApp at +977 9851226742.
