Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour with Landing

Everest Base Camp Heli Tour Highlights

Fly to the Mount Everest Base Camp, where mountain climbers camp before attempting to climb the mountain.

From a helicopter, you can see a great view of the Himalayan range.

Land at Kala Patthar, which is 5,545 meters above sea level.

Sagarmatha National Park is a nature reserve in the Himalayas that is known all over the world.

From above, you can see Mt. Everest and the other peaks around it, such as Lhotse (8,516 m), Nuptse (7,861 m), Phortse (3,950 m), Cho Oyu (8,210 m), and so on.

At the world's base camp, you can see the Himalayas in a way that will blow your mind.

A great look at the Khumbu icefall.

Enjoy a tasty breakfast at the Everest View Hotel, which is the hotel at the top of the world.

Weather and climate at Everest Base Camp

The weather depends on the season around Everest or other higher Himalayan belts, where Everest Base Camp can be visited at any time of the year. However, monsoon months of July to mid-September will be wet but much greener with heavy moisture. The best time is between September and May, from March to June, when wildflowers are in full bloom at altitudes between 2,000 and 3,000 meters and tree lines and vegetation thin out to make way for rough arctic terrain. The temperature will be between 15 and 20 degrees Celsius during the day, but it can be much cooler in the morning and evening, with temperatures ranging from -5 to +5 degrees Celsius, not including the effects of wind chill. As the flight takes you to land at above 4,000 m, the temperature drops in the shade and in the morning and evening. The day is clear with strong sunlight and UV (due to a drop in oxygen and air pressure at high elevation), so you need a strong sunscreen to avoid getting a sunburn in direct sunlight.

The weather will be clearest from about the middle of September to the end of December, but the days will be short. It will be between -5 and -10 degrees Celsius in the morning and at night, and it will be between 15 and 20 degrees during the day, depending on the altitude and where you go. December through March will be the coldest, with temperatures between -10 and -15 degrees Celsius and a high of 15 to 18 degrees Celsius without the effect of wind chill. However, most days will be clear with a fine blue sky.

Everest Base Camp Heli Tour Route

The Everest Base camp helicopter tour begins in Kathmandu and goes to Lukla. On the way, the helicopter flies east over Bhaktapur-Banepa and Dhulikhel to Charikot/Dolakha and Jiri. From Solu to Lukla in the high Khumbu area. From Lukla, the trail goes above the valley of the Dudh Koshi River, Namche Bazaar, Tengboche, and Pheriche, all the way to Gorakshep.

Depending on how much room there is and where the Everest base camp is, the plane will land above Gorakshep, below the high Kalapathar Hill and Mt. Pumori. When the Everest Base camp helicopter tour lands at the base of Kalapathar, it gives you a great view of Mt. Everest and the other big peaks around it.

Please keep in mind that from Everest base camp, you can't see Mt. Everest because Nuptse, Lhotse, and Lola peaks are in the way. Below Kalapathar is where you can get the best and most mesmerizing views of Mt. Everest.

The Best Time for Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour

Spring (March to May) or fall is the best time for an Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour (September to October). Usually, the sky is clear and the weather is warmer than at other times of the year during this time. But April is the best time to go on the tour because the weather is nice and you can see the snow-capped peaks at their best.

What to Expect from Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour

6:00: Get up and get ready to go on an adventure. 6:30: Drive from the hotel to the airport, which takes about 20 to 30 minutes. At the airport, you'll check in for your Everest Heli flight. 7:30: Fly to the Everest Region to see Mount Everest and a lot of other mountains. While we're there, we'll have an amazing view of Mount Everest from our breakfast. On the breakfast at the highest altitude in the world. The place in Syangboche called Hotel Everest View. 10:00: After taking pictures at the top of the world and eating breakfast, we fly back to Kathmandu. Seeing Mount Everest is a great memory and a once-in-a-lifetime experience. At 11:30, a car will take you from the airport to your hotel. Note: Time may change depending on the season and the weather.

Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour FAQs

How long we stay at the Everest Base Camp?

The helicopter only stays at Everest base camp for 10 minutes. During high season for climbing, base camp will be full of tents for various groups depending on the weather pattern and busyness and activity at base camp. Staying longer increases the risk of altitude sickness.

How high can a helicopter fly during a visit of Mount Everest Base Camp?

The Everest base camp helicopter tour has flown above 6,100 m during a rescue mission at Everest and other mountains, but only in limited situations, from above 3,000 m to 6,000 m. The pilot can fly with fewer passengers above 4,000 m due to air pressure, making the helicopter lighter to fly above the maximum and average heights.

During the Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour, is 10 minutes enough time at Everest base camp?

You will only be there for 10 to 20 minutes, but that is more than enough time to take in the breathtaking vistas of the rugged mountains and glaciers. Due to the danger at high altitude, an extended time is not advised. However, at the hotel Everest View, you will have a enough time.

Can a solo traveler take the Everest base camp helicopter tour with a group?

Yes, we have made a sharing group so that anyone traveling alone or with a partner can contact us and join our group. Dates should be flexible, and you should also tell us your favorite date. Sharing a flight helps bring down the cost of a helicopter ride to the base camp of Mount Everest. For a single person, the price of a private charter is a little bit higher so that they can join other groups of passengers. Don't have more than five people.

Is it possible to land at the base camp for longer time?

Yes, it is possible to stop at Kalapathar for longer time, if the pilot thinks it is safe to do so and the weather is good enough. Can sometimes be very windy, which makes it feel cold, especially after 11 am. It is the only place close to Everest base camp and has an amazing view of tall peaks and Mt. Everest. The safest place to land and one with great views.

Group joining or a Private Helicopter Tour

Most people like a private charter Everest base camp helicopter flight tour with at least two people, where they can sit back and take in the views in comfortable seats. If you fly by helicopter to Everest base camp, the cost is less than if you shared a room. Sometimes, you have to switch seats to get the best view.

On a private Everest Helicopter flight tour, you decide where and when to stop to take photos. When a helicopter is lighter and can only carry a small number of people, it can fly much higher. Must know why you're going with other people or if you'd rather take fewer people on the fun helicopter ride to Everest base camp.