MOUNT EVEREST HELICOPTER SCENIC TOUR
360° wide Himalayan panorama from Langtang Himal to Everest.Enjoy the comfort of a spacious seated chopper with exciting views.Grand vista of Nepal’s landscapes from green hills to arctic ice zone.
Flying above the dramatic mid-hills and valleys towards Everest Base Camp.Mind-blowing close views of Mount Everest from the scenic Kalapathar Helipad.
OVERVIEWS:
Mount Everest Helicopter Scenic Tour organized by Encounters Nepal takes you towards the enchanting Himalayan snow-capped peaks.
One of the most blissful short adventures in the comfort of a spacious seated helicopter. Travelers will be blessed with spectacular scenery as the Helicopter takes off from the Kathmandu airport.
Mount Everest Helicopter scenic tour is one of the best ways to view the world’s highest peak Mt. Everest. An ideal and perfect leisure holiday amidst staggering Snow Mountains that encircle, as you stand on the scenic Kalapathar view-point.An exciting and enjoyable adventure for a few hours accompanied by expert pilots to show you the wonders of Nepal’s Himalayas.
DIFFERENCE FROM TREKKING AND TAKING THE SMOOTH HELICOPTER FLIGHT:
The main flow of tourism is trekking and mountaineering adventures around various regions of Nepal Himalayas. The trek to Everest Base Camp takes more than 10 to 12 days from Lukla Town Tenzing & Hillary airport.It is the starting and ending points of Everest base camp treks and other adventures around Khumbu areas. The trekkers need to spend an extra day acclimatizing before heading towards higher ground. On trekking trails there are many good lodges and restaurants for overnight stops till Gorakshep.Gorakshep is located at 5,180 m/16,995 feet, beneath the scenic view-point high ridge of Kalapathar, and en route Everest base camp Trekkers spend almost US$ 1,900 to US$ 3200 on average for the whole trek, depending upon the choice of lodges. The trekkers have to encounter steep uphill and downhill along with the rise in altitude.
Taking the smooth helicopter flight saves you from the tiring undulating climbs of a few hours. Joining for Mount Everest Helicopter flight is the perfect and best way to be close amidst towering Himalayan peaks. The Helicopter flight of a few hours with few refreshing stops at Lukla for refuel, and at Kalapathar view-point.The helicopter will be equipped with portable oxygen cylinders in case ofAMS (Acute Mountain Sickness). Which is normal at high altitude above 3,000 meters, but on heli flight it is safe. As you will spend less than an hour on the ground, especially at scenic Kalapathar View-Point Helipad.Where passengers can enjoy the views of Mt. Everest at a mere distance along with other giant Himalayan peaks. The helicopter also takes a swift round above the Everest Base Camp before landing at Kalapathar Helipad.
The travelers will experience the grand vista of the towering mountains and dramatic landscapes, before flying back to Kathmandu.
The difference between trekking and taking the helicopter flights, the cost comes almost the same. The smooth and enchanting Helicopter flight is especially for non-trekkers and people with limited time in Nepal. For trekking all needs to be physical fit and in sound health. Choosing the options of a helicopter, passengers of all age-group can enjoy the delightful moments at leisure.
Mount Everest Helicopter Scenic Tour of few hours:
From the moment the Helicopter takes off the ground from Kathmandu Airport.
Passengers on spacious and huge window seats, the views get better and better, as the heli lifts up. Facing a grand vista of Kathmandu city and the valley with rolling green hills dotted with farm villages and terraces.
Super panorama of Langtang and Ganesh Himal as far as Manaslu towards west.
The pilot then heads east, as you can capture the views of Jugal and Numbur Himal. As the Helicopter nears north-east facing views of Mt. Everest, Lhotse and Makalu. The pilot makes a short landing at Lukla to drop the fuel for the return trip. This will make the engine lighter also to cope with the high altitude and air pressure. After a refreshing break at Lukla, the Heli then heads above the Dudh Koshi River. Facing views of Sherpa villages of high Khumbu region, as the Helicopter heads due north. In between the grand vista of Mt. Ama Dablam, Thamserku and Kongde peaks. Slowly the landscape changes into barren arid country, reaching above the tree lines. Then the pilot heads straight towardsMount Everest Base Camp, allowing passengers to catch a glimpse of the base camp. The helicopter makes a swift round above the base camp with stupendous views of Khumbu massif Ice-Fall and Glaciers.After a great view of the arctic terrain, then the pilot makes a soft landing at a scenic view-point. The Helipad is located beneath the famous Kalapathar rocky ridge and staggering Mt. Pumori, above the settlement of Gorakshep 5,180 m. From this scenic spot enjoy the grand views of majesticMt. Everest at a mere distance. A spectacular panorama of the giant snow peaks that encircles the picturesque Helipad at 5,242 m / 17, 192 feet.This grand scenic spot with superb close views of Mt. Everest, is also the exact place of the World Environment Day. The event was held on 4th December 2009 by the prime ministers and cabinet members of Nepal.Enjoying the delightful moments, the return journey leads towards southern hills to land at the famous Everest View Hotel. A beautiful area covered in green tree lines of rhododendron and pines with a wonderful backdrop of Mt. Everest.At this scenic Everest View Point, enjoy the refreshing breakfast, and then
the helicopter heads towards Kathmandu. A brief stop at Lukla for refueling and then heads towards Kathmandu airport. On arrival, transfer to your respective hotels, after a glorious experience on Mount Everest Helicopter Scenic Tour.
THE BEST SEASONS:
The best seasons are spring and autumn, when most days is clear for the views of
Mt. Everest. Including the panorama of the Himalayan peaks, the mornings will be crispy with cool breeze. Interested people can enjoy the helicopter tour during winter times of Christmas and New Year holidays. Cold and clear mornings for scenic views and smooth helicopter flight.Please note the Mount Everest Helicopter flies from 6:30 A.M. till 11 A.M.Afternoon gets windy, and might be overcast with heavy or light clouds.
HELICOPTER FOR EVEREST TOUR:
At present, in Nepal there exist five or more private helicopter companies.Operates the Everest Helicopter Tour on fine clear mornings.The helicopters are Euro copter AS 350 Squirrel and Ecureuil, certified to fly above 2,300 feet / 7,010 m high. This type of chopper accommodates a maximum number of 5 adult passengers only.Subjective to high altitude and temperatures on the landing site, as per the wind chill factor. Ecureuil family namely AS 350 B 2 (2002 model), AS 350 B3 e (2012 model) & EC 130 B 4 (2002 model). Manufactured by Euro copter, France (a worldwide leader in civil and military helicopter production).
LIMITED PASSENGERS:
These small helicopters are suitable for mountainous regions like Everest with limited number of passengers. Allowing only 5 people with a single pilot, sometimes the pilot lands at Pheriche Valley. Where few passengers will stay behind at Pheriche, this allows the pilot to fly smoothly and safely towards Everest base camp. All passengers will get the opportunity, the Heli will ferry the other passengers from Pheriche.
Besides, the cost for the Mount Everest tour varies according to the number of passengers. Charter for a single person or for a group of 3-5 people, as well for group joining basis. The other extra cost is breakfast US$ 40 per person at Everest View Hotel. Includes Sagarmatha National Park entrance fee at the cost of US$ 30 per person. Sagarmatha for Everest in Nepal, the native Sherpa calls Chomolungma of Tibetan origin language.
THE REASONS WHY HELICOPTER DO NOT LAND AT EVEREST BASE CAMP:
Mount Everest helicopter tour, do not land at Everest base camp.
For several important reasons, in the first place, there is not enough space for a safe Helipad. The movement of glaciers, rock falls and avalanches makes the landing unsafe for helicopters. The other good reason following the rules of Responsible for ECO Tourism. The Himalayan landscapes are fragile, the sound or vibration of the helicopter can disturb and damage the pristine environment.
ENCOUNTERSNEPAL.COM (P) LTD.
Encounters Nepal is a private adventure and tourism enterprising company.We offer the very best quality service for your enthusiastic adventurous interest. Appreciating your value and a dream to turn into reality. We are fully committed to organizing a safe and sound hassle free Helicopter Tour, trekking and smaller scale expedition. All trips are led by our professional team of staff with the very best logistic and technical support with everything you would expect and more!
This Helicopter Tour prepared on the experience of our involvement since decades, making every clients a delightful and safe holidays
Our experience particularly on commercial trips and adventure, employing the service of expert and veteran guides. Including the best pilots for Mount Everest Helicopter Tour and qualified Mountain Guides for treks and climb.
Active & Operational Companies we used for fly
These are the primary companies currently flying in the Nepali skies:
1. Air Dynasty Heli Service
2. Altitude Air
3. Annapurna Helicopter
4. Fishtail Air
5. Heli Everest
6. Kailash Helicopter Service
7. Manang Air
8. Mountain Helicopter
9. Mustang Helicopter
10. Prabhu Helicopter
11. Shree Airlines
12. Simrik Air
For further details and information please contact EncountersNepal, travelers interested to charter the Helicopter for a few hours or more. As well as for group joining and sharing the cost of the Helicopter Tour.
