Everest helicopter tour has specifically been designed for travelers who want to spend their hard-earned vacation in luxury at some exotic destination. Our ultimate tour to Everest offers a dimensional vision of the mountains with a close view of Mt. Everest and the surrounding peaks. The views of the mountain are so incredible that you start feeling that you you are on the mountain. Come, and explore the mountains!!!
If you're wondering if a helicopter can fly to the top of Mount Everest, the response is yes. It has been completed before but only once. In 2005, Didier DelSalle flew to the top of and even landed on the 8,848 m (29,030 ft) summit of Mount Everest. While airplanes can fly at high altitudes (as high as 40,000 feet), helicopters are unable to do so, as they are unable to handle the lower-density air found higher up in the atmosphere.
Everest base camp helicopter tour has been limited weight through the high altitude over 4350 m altitude. The Everest base camp helicopter tour cost for a single shuttle will be US$4000 to $4500 per trip. And the cost of a Double shuttle cost (more than 3 pax or more than 250 kg).
Day 01: Arrive at Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA) Kathmandu (1300m).
Day 02: Kathmandu: Sightseeing and Trek Preparation.
Day 03: Fly to Lukla (2800m) & Trek to Phakding / Overnight at Khangri Resort.
Day 04: Trek to Namche / Overnight at Yeti Mountain Home.
Day 05: Trek to Shyangboche - Heli tour to Kala Patthar - Fly to Kongde Resort - Return Kathmandu.
Day 06: Leisure day in Kathmandu.
Day 07: Farewell Friend (Final departure to your onward destination).
Day 01: Arrive at Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA) Kathmandu (1300m).
Namaste & welcome to Mountain Guide Trek of Nepal. Upon your arrival, you will be greeted by a representative from Mountain guide Treks (MGT). After completing your custom formalities (Visa, etc) pick up your luggage and look for our representative with a Mountain Guide Treks and Expedition with Group leader's name display board at the arrival gate. You will be then transferred to Hotel. After check in, if time allows, you will visit MGT office to meet your trekking leader as well as other participants and for final preparation for the trip. It all depends upon your arrival time. (Overnight at deluxe hotel on BB basis)
Day 02: Kathmandu: Sightseeing and Trek Preparation.
The day after breakfast we will start sightseeing tour with our professional tour guide to the several of most historical and spiritual Place in Kathmandu. Some of these landmarks are considered the World Heritage historic Sites such as Durbar Square, the sacred Hindu temple of Pashupati Nath, the famous 'Monkey Temple' (Swayambunath) and Buddhists shrine (Buddha Nath) which is one of the largest Stupas in the world. After come back from the tour there will be a pre-trip discussion with our trek leader and other team members. Mountain Guide Trek will brief you regarding your trek as well as we may have an opportunity to discuss any difficulties regarding our upcoming adventure. Rest of the time you could use for travelling around the Thamel and shopping of needed equipments and other necessaries. (Overnight at deluxe hotel on BB basis)
Day 03: Fly to Lukla (2800m) & Trek to Phakding / Overnight at Khangri Resort.
The flight from Kathmandu to Lukla takes 45 minutes. Landing at Lukla airport is quite an exciting experience. This airport was built by Sir Edmund Hillary. Lukla, a Sherpa village, is usually filled with tourist and trekkers from world over, on their way to Mt. Everest.
After meeting our guide, we head up the Dudh Koshi Valley on a well-marked trail to Phakding. Phakding village is the first overnight staying station for the trekkers in this region. At the centre of the village stands Rimijung Monastery established by a Sherpa Lama "Khempo Dorje" in the 16th century. We stay overnight at Yeti Mountain Home in Phakding. The resort has 20 well furnished comfort rooms with attached bath and hot-cold running water serves as the perfect location to stay overnight at an altitude of 2601m. (Overnight at tea house on full board basis)
Day 04: Trek to Namche / Overnight at Yeti Mountain Home.
From Phakding, we cross and re-cross the river on high suspension bridges. Beyond Monjo is the entrance to the Sagarmatha National Park which was set-up in order to protect and preserve the fragile mountain environment. We then take a steep hike to Namche. If the weather is clear, we get the first glimpse of Mt Everest. Namche is the main trading village in the Khumbu and has a busy Saturday market - a meeting place for the Hindu traders from the lowlands and the Tibetan yak caravans that have crossed the glaciated Nangpa La. (Overnight at tea house on full board basis)
Day 05: Trek to Shyangboche - Heli tour to Kala Patthar - Fly to Kongde Resort - Return Kathmandu.
We go up early and trek to Shyangboche, Sherpa hamlet situated right above Namche and the site of the highest skydiving event in the world, Everest Skydive. After enjoying the panoramic Himalayan view we board the waiting helicopter and fly towards Kala Patthar. The flight to Kala Patthar (17192 ft / 5242m) provides a panoramic vision of the mountains and the mesmerizing Gokyo Lakes. From Kala Patthar (17192 ft/5242m) we get closest view of Mount Everest and its surrounding peaks. The Kala Patthar plateau is also a historic site as the World Highest Cabinet Meeting was organized by the Nepalese government over here on 4th December 2009. (Special Note: As we will be returning to Kathmandu by mid-day or early afternoon, Indian clients wishing an early departure will be able to do so by taking the evening flight from Kathmandu to their destinations.) (Overnight at tea house on full board basis)
Day 06: Leisure day in Kathmandu.
Today is your leisure day, if interested you could buy some gifts from Nepal for your friends and relatives, you will visit some nearby shops or venture at Thamel for typical Nepalese goods which can be assisted by our guides or you can do it yourself too. If enthralled to explore some other areas of Kathmandu you could take some more time to do that today! Remember, we will be hosting a fantastic celebration "Farewell dinner" at traditional Nepalese restaurant with Mountain Guide Trek staffs for successful completion of the Everest View (Panorama) Trek! (Overnight at tea house on full board basis)
Day 07: Farewell Friend (Final departure to your onward destination).
Today is last day in Nepal for this trip; you are saying good bye to the mountains as journey in Nepal comes to an end today! There is nothing to do but trade emails with travel companions and organize the photos. If you have more time you can do some shopping or sightseeing. Approximately 3 hours before the scheduled flight a representative from Mountain Guide Treks will take you to the airport.
Note:- The cost includes and excludes section may give you a better idea of how the trip is organized. Once you let us know the number of interested travelers and the departure date we would get back to you with the actual cost for the trip.
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Duration: 07 Days
Activity: City Sightseeing
Grade: Easy
Meal: Breakfast in city hotel /All meals included during the tour
Accommodation: 3-star hotel in Kathmandu / Lodge during the trek
Land transportation: Private Car / Van / Hiace
Best Months: Sept-Dec and Mar-May
Group Size: 01 to 30
Prize: Please contact us
