Highlights of Everest View Trek with Helicopter Return
- Magnificent views of Himalayas, including Pumori, Cho Oyu, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Cholatse, Tawache, Lobuche, Lhotse, and Mt. Everest.
- The magnificent aerial circuit view of the Khumbu region and Sherpa culture.
- Views of the lakes, rivers, glaciers, snow-capped mountains, and icefalls.
- Trek towards the tourist hub of Everest the best place to ever be at Namche.
- Trekking inside the Sagarmatha National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site,one of the world's most famous and recognized national park.
- Helicopters land at Kalapatthar, one of the highest point of the regular Everest base camp trek.
- Views of a charming hamlet, a green valley, and a rhododendron and pine tree alpine forest.
Introduction:- Everest View trek with a Helicopter tour
Everest view trek with a helicopter tour is for trekkers planning to trek and have a Helicopter ride in the Everest region. During the trek and the helicopter ride, witness the beautiful views of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Pumori, Tobuche, Lobuche, Island Peak, and other stunning peaks in the Mahalangur Himalayan Range from different angles. The best part of this helicopter ride is ascending above the clouds and admiring the hypnotic beauty of the majestic mountains from above.
This trip is one of the most remarkable ways to see and become lost in the beautiful Himalayan landscapes. For those who do not have enough time to finish the lengthy and arduous walk through the Everest foothills, the Everest Stopover in Kalapatthar (near Everest Base Camp) is a great option.
The Everest Helicopter tour added with Everest Region Trekking is one of the comprehensive packages that offers the opportunity to meander around the most breathtaking landscapes of Nepal. The additional experience of helicopter flight provides an unparalleled view of the region's majestic mountain peaks, including the view of the world’s highest mountain, Mount Everest. The tour offers an astonishing memory that will last forever.
The Helicopter Tour with Everest trekking provides a unique approach filled with adventure and adrenaline. Most of the Everest trek with a helicopter tour itinerary escapes the daily walking, allowing an aerial view of Everest's natural beauty and snow-capped mountains.
The helicopter tour cannot be missed, where individuals can land at Kalapatthar. Situated at 5,645 meters/18,519 feet, Kala Patthar is one of the trip's main highlights, heaven for sunrise and sunset views from the Everest region. Imagine the pink and golden hue that persists on the white mountaintop; the scenery will mesmerize anyone who wishes to visit the charming Kalapatthar.
Similarly, Kalapatthar is the helicopter landing spot in the Everest view Trek with Helicopter Tour. Passengers will only get to fly over Everest Base Camp and glimpse its iconic rock.
Spring and autumn are the best seasons for an Everest trek with a helicopter tour. Spring in Nepal lasts from March to April, and autumn lasts from September to November. These seasons provide lovely weather conditions and a comfortable walking experience, referred to as the best seasons.
So, join hands with Trekking Planner Nepal to embark on the journey towards the Everest region. Get an opportunity to view the highest mountain in the world, witness the sunrise view like never before, and trek along the sherpa villages to understand the Himalayan lifestyle, culture, and tradition. Capture some of the best photographs of snow-capped mountains, landscapes, sceneries, and wildlife, and write the story of the journey for a lifetime.
Major Attraction of Everest base camp helicopter tour
The Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour is the best way to see the beautiful Himalayan landscape. For those who don't have enough time but want to explore the beauty of the mountains, this is the perfect opportunity. The main attractions of this trek are listed below:
- The close-up view of Everest, the world's highest mountain, is the main attraction, along with stunning views of other well-known peaks such as Lhotse, Nuptse, and Ama Dablam. During the hike and flight, you can see snow-capped mountains and peaceful villages surrounded by the mountains and the beauty of Sagarmatha National Park.
- Walking through a traditional village, Namche Bazaar, you can see houses made of stone and mud with slatted roofs, colorful prayer flags, and monasteries. You'll have a chance to explore their culture, traditions, and Sherpa lifestyle.
- The main highlight of this trek is the helicopter ride, which offers breathtaking aerial views of the mountains and the valley. You can see breathtaking views of Mount Everest, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, and other mountains from the air, which offer many photography opportunities.
- The Everest Trek with Helicopter Tour 4 Days is designed to be time-saving and beginner-friendly, with minimal walking challenges. It involves only short hikes on well-marked trails, making the Trek safer and easier, which offer stunning Himalayan scenery and Sherpa villages.
How does the Everest Helicopter tour begin and end?
Everest Helicopter tour is an exhilarating and unforgettable journey to the heart of the Himalayas. The tour begins with a flight from Kathmandu to Lukla, a small town at the gateway to the Everest Region. From here, you will start the journey towards Phakding, which would be around 5 hours of walking and is also considered the warm-up day, where you spend your first night at 2600 meters or more of elevation.
On the Second Day of the trip, we begin our day after breakfast by going from Monjo to Jorsale, following the Dudh Koshi River and heading towards the Hillary Bridge, one of the highest bridges on the Everest base camp trek. We take a steep walk across the bridge, going all the way up to Tobh Danda, and then reaching Namche Bazaar.
The Third Day of the tour includes a hike to Syangboche, where you will have the chance to visit the famous Everest Panorama Hotel and the Everest View Hotel and enjoy a delicious lunch with a view of Mount Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, peak 38, Hilary Peak, Thamserku, and Kongde. After lunch and some time there, we will return to the Sagarmatha National Museum.
On the Fourth Day of our Helicopter Tour package, you will fly over Mount Everest's base camp, where trekkers can land at Kalapatthar and explore the area for about 10-15 minutes. While flying over the base camp, trekkers will see the preparations for climbing expeditions and get a sense of the unique atmosphere at the base of the world's highest peak. From Kalapatthar, we fly back to Lukla and take our regular airplane flight back to Kathmandu.
This helicopter tour and a trek package for Everest is perfect for those who want to experience the beauty of the Himalayas and the thrill of flying close to Mount Everest without any physical effort.
Why choose the Everest View Trek with Helicopter Tour package?
Everest View Trek by helicopter is for those who want to explore the mountain in a short time. This trek combines stunning mountains and culture. It is beginner-friendly, so anyone can enjoy this trek, which offers safe and unforgettable adventures. There are some reasons:
Time Saving: The Everest Trek with helicopter tour is safe and short during the rush period, offering helicopter travel and avoiding long days of walking. This trek is best for those with limited time who want to experience Mountain View. Well-marked trails that are beginner-friendly and convenient.
Stunning view: Everest trek with Helicopter Tour offers mesmerizing views of snow-covered mountains, including Mount Everest, Lhotse, and others. From the helicopter ride and the trail, you can see the beautiful scenery of the valley, green forests, and snow-covered mountains, which make the trek even more unforgettable and enjoyable.
Cultural experience: The Everest trek offers the chance to explore Sherpa culture and lifestyle. Walking through the village, you can see traditional houses made of wood, clay, and stone, with slatted roofs, prayer flags, and monasteries. You can also experience local customs and their warm, welcoming nature, which makes the trek more pleasant and enjoyable.
For whom is the Everest View Trek with helicopter tour appropriate?
The Everest helicopter tour is appropriate for a wide range of people, including:
- Adventurers are looking for a unique approach to discovering the Himalayas.
- People who want to go climbing but lack the physical ability or time to participate in a regular trek or climb.
- People who want to see Mount Everest and the surrounding Himalayan Mountain range but don't want to spend much time on the trek.
- Those interested know about the culture and lifestyle of the Sherpa people residing around the Everest region.
- Tourists are searching for a less strenuous regular trek or climb option.
- Individuals are seeking a Himalayas region experience.
It's important to note that this trekking and helicopter tour package will require some physical fitness. We will walk from Lukla to Namche and then take a helicopter tour of the Everest region. The helicopter ride involves flying towards Everest's base camp from Namche, landing at Kalapatthar, and heading back to Lukla.

What can trekkers expect during the Helicopter Tour to Everest?
Soaring above the Khumbu region and Everest Base Camp, travelers get a clear view of the magnificent Himalayas, especially during the landing at Kalapatthar, one of the best views in the entire Khumbu Region. There is also a panoramic view of the Everest massif and several neighboring summits. Aside from Everest, glimpses of the sacred Gokyo Lakes appear tranquil due to their natural beauty and majesty.
Everest Helicopter with Landingis a relaxed and pleasurable way to spend time. Many characteristics of Mount Everest can be experienced without enduring long periods of arduous trekking. Instead, you'll get a short and straightforward tour that highlights all of Nepal's best qualities and moods.
Outline Everest View trek Itinerary
Day 01: Fly to Lukla, collect your luggage, and trek to Phakding (a 40-minute flight and a 4-hour walk).
Day 02: Trek to Namche Bazar from Phakding (about 5-6 hour's walk)
Day 03: Rest and acclamation at Namche
Day 04: Heli ride from Namche to Kalapatthar for landing, fly over Base Camp and return to Lukla
If you want to customize the trip or custom hand-picked facilities instead of the whole package, we also have those services, for example.
- Nepal Trekking Planner can provide customized tailored itineraries for our client’s Everest Short Trek with Everest Base Camp Heli Tour needs.
- Trekking Planner Nepal can conduct the trip by providing guide and porters-only service for the Everest Short Trek with Everest Base Camp Heli Tour.
- Trekking Planner Nepal can provide accommodation-only facilities for the Everest Short Trek with Everest Base Camp Heli Tour if required.
- Trekking Planner Nepal can provide flight tickets for Kathmandu to Lukla and Lukla to Kathmandu
- Trekking planner Nepal can provide only flight service from Ramechhap to Lukla and Lukla to Ramechhap.
- Trekking Planner Nepal provides only vehicle service from Kathmandu to Ramechhap and Ramechhap to Kathmandu.
Note that from April 2024, the flights will take place from Ramechhap, which is around 3/4 hours of drive, depending on whether you are taking a private vehicle or want to join a group to share the cost of a coaster or a bus.
The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has implemented new rules that prohibit helicopter landing at Kalapatthar as well as Everest Base Camp. The new rule permits only private helicopters with the number of passengers limited to fewer than two people to land at Kalapatthar. Similarly, sharing helicopters can fly over but cannot land at Kalapatthar.



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