Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour . everst heli trek , heli tour in nepal , everest trek

06:00 am: Pickup from your hotel.
Morning having a brief refreshment or carrying a packed breakfast, Team Himalaya staff, receive you at the hotel lobby. Carrying only needful items for the morning of a few hours tour to Everest. Wearing warm clothing for the Everest BaseCamp Helicopter Tour. 
   
06:15 am: Transfer to Kathmandu airport.
A short drive in a car or a coach depending upon the size of a group from 2-5 people.The drive heads towards Kathmandu domestic airport terminal, and the car park. A few minutes walk to the entrance of the airport terminal, where all airline counters are located. 
 06:45 am: Check-in to helicopter counter.
After going through the X-ray machine for security purposes, walk to the helicopter counter. Our staff and airline personnel will hand you a boarding pass for respective Helicopter airlines. Another short security check in case you are carrying sharp items or lighters and matches.  
 Walk through rest/waiting rooms, as per the announcement for Helicopter flight a short drive to the Helipad. Where our pilot and crew members welcome you and then board in the spacious chopper. 
 07:00 am: Take-off from Kathmandu to Lukla.
Getting introduced to the pilot/captain and being well seated fasten the safety belt. The pilot slowly takes off above the airport and then enjoys the panorama of Kathmandu city and the valley. As the helicopter rises high overlooking the grand vista of the Western and Central Himalayan range. Includes view of Manaslu, Ganesh massif in the west with Langtang and Jugal Himal towards the north. 
 The pilot turns the chopper towards the northeast, facing grand views of Mt. Gaurishankar, Melung Tse, and Numbur peaks with Mt. Everest. Includes dramatic scenery of countries of rolling high green hills and valleys.  Slowly the chopper heads due north, with a close look at Lukla’s amazing Tenzing &Hillary Airport. 
 07:30 am: Landing at Lukla.
After scenic and incredible panoramic views of the Himalayan chain of peaks, the pilot lands the chopper. Close on the side of airport runways, where a small Helipad is located. The Helicopter lands for a short while to drop the extra fuel for the return trip, as well as to make the engine lighter for high-altitude flights. 
 In the meantime enjoy a refreshing stop, observing the local activities of trekkers and local Sherpa. As well one can notice the native Sherpa’s cultures and customs facing views of Naulekh and Kongde peaks.  
  08:00 am: Take off from Luka, landing at Kalapathar base 5,242 m / 17, 192 feet.

Having a pleasant stop in Lukla, get the board in your seats for an exciting adventurous ride. The pilot takes off flying above, following the Dudh Koshi River valley gorge, and high from the famous Namche Bazaar. The helicopter then heads north past over green hill of Tengboche covered in lovely woods. 
 Flying above Pheriche Valley and its settlements of lodges, and resorts the flight continues past the Lobuche and Gorakshep settlements. Then heads towards Everest base camp to make a swift round. Where you can catch a glimpse of Everest base camp's similar arctic-like landscapes. Filled with rocks, moraine, ice, and glaciers with close looks of massif notorious Khumbu ice fall.  
 Finally, the pilot lands the helicopter on a wide field at the base of a high Kalapathar rocky hill. A picturesque spot for a Helipad, getting off from the chopper enjoy the Closest views of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, and Nuptse.  
 A scenic place encircled by giant snow mountains with Mt. Pumori and Kalapathar Hill towers above. After a scenic moments within the close backdrop of Mt. Everest back to your seats. 
 08:15 am: Take off from Kalapathar to Everest View Hotel Helipad. 
After an amazing and awesome experience, return flight with a short stop for breakfast. The helicopter heads south to land on a high ridge clearing amidst beautiful tree lines of rhododendrons and pines. 
 08:30 am: Landing at Everest View Hotel Helipad 3,880 m. 
Landing at Everest View Hotel Helipad, enjoy breakfast with a backdrop of Mt. Everest and Ama Dablam. Enjoy a refreshing time at Everest View Hotel, one of the highest luxurious hotels in the Himalayas, probably in the whole world. 
 09:30 am: Takeoff from Everest View Hotel Helipad, flight to Lukla 2,820 m. 
The Helicopter journey continues heading back to Kathmandu, after a brief stop at Lukla airport for refueling.  
 09:45 am: Landing, at Lukla for refueling helicopter.
After a pleasant morning with close views of towering peaks and Mt. Everest.Then the helicopter heads due south to land next to Lukla airport for refueling. An opportunity to sit on the ground of Khumbu and Everest region for the last moments, enjoying the surrounding scenery.  
 10:00 am: Take off from Lukla, and back to Kathmandu.
Bidding farewell to the Sherpas and the high country of Khumbu and Everest.  Then get on board for an hour or less scenic flight back to Kathmandu. 
  10:30 am:  Arrival at Kathmandu. 
Enjoy the last hour of an exciting panoramic flight to land at Kathmandu airport, and then thank the pilot. Appreciating the most wonderful joy ride. 
 11:00 am: Transfer to hotels on reaching the airport.
Reaching the airport, the staff will transfer you for a short drive back to your respective hotels. After a memorable adventure of a lifetime experience on the Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour. 
The other extra cost includes a set breakfast at the price of US$ 40 per person. 
Sagarmatha (Everest) National Park entrance fee at the cost of US$ 30 per person.