Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour

Everest Base Camp Helicopter tour is an alternative to the two weeks long Everest Base Camp trek on the Everest region. With this EBC Heli tour with landing, you will visit the foot of the Everest in a 4-hours.

This tour offers an incredible eagle-eye view of entire Himalayan ranges. The major attraction of this tour is the close-up view of Everest (8,848 m), the highest mountain in the world. However, you will feel so close to the glistering peaks like Cho-Oyu, Lhotse, Mt. Amadablam, Nuptse, Kangtega, etc.

This Everest Base Camp Helicopter Flight landing tour emphasizes a great sight of natural beauty, alluring beautiful Sherpa villages, and towns (Namche). The great views of the Khumbu Glacier, located between Mt. Everest and the Lhotse-Nuptse ridge is admirable. The bird's eye view of the high situated monastery like Tengboche is soul soothing.

Along with a unique opportunity to reach the EBC, the Everest region tour displays the best aerial views of enjoyable sceneries of magnificent landscapes and serene valleys. The stop at Kala Patthar for the grandest views of the Everest and its neighboring peaks is remarkable. You can click awesome pictures of a panorama of Everest and other peaks.

You will have a fine breakfast experience at Everest View Hotel in Syangboche. Because as per our trip plan, we will land at Everest View Hotel for 45 minutes. You can communicate with hospitable Sherpas there. Also, the most admiring Himalayan vistas will accompany you.

BEST TIME FOR THE HELICOPTER TOUR

The weather at EBC varies depending upon the seasons. The EBC (5364 m) and Kalapathar (5545 m) helicopter tour are possible in all time of the year. But to best utilize of your tour will be in autumn, winter and spring seasons: (January-May, and September- December).

.During these months, the sky usually remains clear. You will have fewer chances of clouds and precipitation is low. So, you the visibility is good during these seasons. The surrounding views are clearer.

March to June

Wildflowers are in full bloom around 2,000 m to 3,000 m altitudes. The temperature will be 15 to 20 degree Celsius on a bright sunny day. Morning and evening can be colder with temperature ranging from -0 to 05 degree Celsius. (Neglecting the wind chill factors)

Mid- September to December

Weather is the clearest. Days are shorter. The average temperature in the morning and night ranges from -05 to -10 degree Celsius. The daytime temperature with sunlight is a maximum of 15-20 degree Celsius. Temperature and weather conditions vary depending upon the altitude and areas of the visit.

December to March

These are the coldest months in the Everest region. So, there are more chances of rainfall and snow. Temperature ranges from minimum of -10 to -15 degree Celsius to maximum of 15-18 degree Celsius on average (without wind chill factor). The daytime is mostly clear with blue sky.

July to mid-September

These are the monsoon months in Everest region. Everest region during these months is wet with heavy moisture. Frequent rainfall occurs mostly in the evenings. The morning time has good weather time in many months. In cases of bad weather, the helicopter does not fly in the region. If so, you will get money refunds. Or, if you have time we can postpone for the trip for clear days.

Share our team of Himalayan Joy Adventure about your preferences and when you want to choose this tour. We will be happy to plan your itinerary accordingly.

CLOTHING AND PREPARATION FOR THE FLIGHT

Most of the times, you will see sunshine in Everest. But on a cloudy day, it will be freezing cold. You might be curious about things to take with your during your EBC Helicopter tour. Here are some accessories that you will require on the flight:

• Windproof down jacket and trousers( waterproofs)
• Sun Hat/ cap, Scarf
• Sunglass & Sun lotion, Lip Balms
• A Water bottle and toilet paper
• Seekers shoes with warm shocks
• Camera and gears: Batteries, Memory card, Tripod, etc.
• Mobile phone
• Your passport or a passport copy
• Light snacks, dried fruits or some chocolate

EVEREST BASE CAMP TOUR TRAVEL TIPS

• Travel in private group, this way you can distribute the entire cost among the team.
• Pre-plan the tour before going for it.
• Budget planning is essential. It costs around USD 1500 per person.
• During off-seasons, plan the trip with more spare days. If bad weather hits on a particular day, you may continue the tour the next day.

SAFETY NOTES

• Our team of Himalayan Joy Adventures provides oxygen cylinder to you to make your breathing easier. And to minimize the risk of altitude sickness during this trip.
• Wear seat-belt during flight. Do not leave the assigned seats during board.
• Do not throw any objects from the helicopter at the time of the flight.
• Do not smoke unless the Captain indicates that it is safer to smoke.
• Keep holding to your allocated seat during the flight and enjoy the alluring Himalayan vistas.