Overview
Everest Helicopter Tour with Brown Bear Trails, a refreshing exciting morning flight, overlooking a grand vista of Himalayan peaks. A perfect and ideal way to get close to towering giant Himalayan peaks with views of Mt. Everest.
An opportunity for all interested travelers who do not have enough time for long treks of 11 to 12 days. But still eager to experience the best views of Mt. Everest with the massif Himalayan Mountain range. Helicopter Tour operates a daily flight to Mt. Everest base camp or near about on a clear fine morning, weather permitting. A small chopper built to fly over the high mountainous region, like Nepal Himalayas, has a maximum capacity of 5 passengers. Apart from the pilot, where one can charter or join a group, makes the cost is more affordable on sharing basis.
Enjoy the flight to enchantment with the guidance of an expert pilot the captain of the airship. Soon as it lifts off high above the airport, facing a spectacular panorama of Kathmandu city and the valley. As it gets higher views of Manaslu, Ganesh, and Langtang Himal, and then flying unparalleled along the Himalayan Mountain range. The helicopter heads towards North East, with dramatic scenery of rolling hills and valleys down below, dotted with tiny villages.
The Helicopter flies through the tall green hills covered in a dense forest of rhododendron and pine trees. Then makes a swift short landing at the famous Lukla town Tenzing & Hillary Airport for a refreshing stop. Where the pilot drops the fuels for the return journey, as well as to make the chopper much lighter. Which is very important flying on high-altitude terrains of scenic Khumbu and Everest regions.
The helicopter follows high above the Dudh-Koshi River valleys and gorge, where lovely Sherpa villages are located by the riverside. Moving further north higher from another famous town of Namche Bazaar and close to the beautiful Tengboche Monastery. Views of Mt. Everest and Lhotse are seen in the north, as the pilot gets close to Everest base camp.
The helicopter makes a quick round, for passengers to experience the scenario of Everest base camp. Then finally the helicopter makes a soft easy landing above the settlement of Gorakshep, and below Kalapathar rocky high hill.
A picturesque helipad, and a delightful spot for the closest views of Mt. Everest with its adjoining giant peaks. Stand at the height of 5,242 m / 17, 192 feet high, encircled by towering world’s highest snow peaks.
A magnificent location for the best clear views of Mt. Everest, close in front of lofty beautiful Mt. Pumori. After an eye-catching moments return flight takes you to land at deluxe
Everest View Hotel. Located atop a high ridge covered in lovely woods, enjoy a refreshing rest, and have breakfast at the world’s highest hotels. Along with refreshments with stunning backdrop of Mt. Everest and magnificent Mt. Ama Dablam. Enjoying marvelous moments, return flight to Kathmandu, with a short stop in Lukla to refuel.
The air journey continues to land at Kathmandu airport, after an amazing experience on the Everest base camp Helicopter Tour.
Please Note:
The helicopter does not land at the Everest base camp due to the unavailability of smooth space for the Helipad. It is not safe, due to the uneven ground of glaciers and moraine can be unsafe for unexpected rock falls. As well avalanches can occur at any time and the views of
Mt. Everest is obstructed by adjoining peaks.
The best spot for views and safe for Helicopter to land is at the base of Kalapathar Hill. The right and perfect spot, which all Helicopter pilot uses for the past few decades. One of the most scenic places for Helicopter to land as well for a fabulous panorama of Snow Mountains.
Including the nearest looks of Mt. Everest a mere stone’s throw distance.
The time of Helicopter landing and flight duration entirely depends upon the pilots as per the weather and air pressure.
