Nepal Helicopter Tour
Everest Helicopter Tour
Everest Helicopter Tour
The Everest Helicopter Tour is a time-honoured option for mountain lovers who have limited time but want to witness such a vast sequence of the Himalayas. The aim is to obtain a landing experience for the most stunning cinematic view of the world's highest peak, Mount Everest within 4 to 5 hours at Kala Patthar. This beautiful experience will take you past the spectacular mountains such as Mt. Everest, Mt. Amadablam, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Nuptse, Mt. Cho Oyu and many more. Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour of Nepal takes a luxury ride and unleashes the mountain's sheer appeal. Without any hectic walks or altitude sickness concerns, the monasteries in Tengboche, Syangboche airport and many other attractions in the Khumbu area can be easily accessed. Everest Helicopter Tour is a 4-day short tour that begins and finishes in Kathmandu. We continue our brief trip to Nepal by visiting UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu. On the third day, our helicopter ride flies over the Everest Base Camp providing magnificent views of the Everest area. We then make a stopover at Kala Patthar which is the perfect point of view for admiring the unique and up-close majesty of the mighty Himalayas. We travel to Gokyo Lakes after spending some time at Kala Patthar, which are a group of six lakes that make up the largest freshwater lake system in the country. Join this safest and easiest helicopter tour to Everest to get a view of Mount Everest standing at 8,848 m (29,029 ft.) high, packed with snowy scenery.
Overview
Trip Code
WPP-004-EHT
Destination
Nepal
Altitude
5380m
Region
Everest Region
Season
All Season
Difficulty
Easy
Duration
3 Days
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu (1300m/ 1968ft)
Upon your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu, our company representative will meet and welcome you to Nepal and then you'll be transferred to your confirmed hotel. Once you finish the check-in procedure, you can rest & relax at the hotel. Later you will be accompanied by the office staff for a short tour of Thamel to make you familiar with some good restaurants, ATM's, money changer and other necessary places you might need during your stay in Thamel.
Day 2: Sightseeing in Kathmandu Valley followed by Welcome dinner
The very next morning, after breakfast you will leave for a full day sightseeing tour around Kathmandu valley. You can visit the sacred Pashupatinath Temple and Swyambhunath, very ancient and essentially enlisted in UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
The biggest Buddhist Stupa at Boudhanath and the fine arts and historical architecture of Kathmandu Durbar Square reflecting the ancient Nepalese culture which is the highlights of our guided tour.
A visit to Patan City will enchant you with its famous fine arts and historical architecture. On return to your hotel, you will have time to explore the local area, have dinner and perhaps take a leisurely stroll through the famous streets. Finally, day ends with a Authentic Nepalese Dinner in Nepali Cultural Restaurant.
Day 3: Helicopter Tour
We leave our hotel and travel to the airport at six in the morning. After about an hour, we reach the base camp of Mt. Everest. We do not land here, however, flying over the base camp with dramatic aerial views of the Everest region is an awesome experience. We make a landing at Kala Patthar where we hop out of the chopper for about 10 - 15 minutes and admire the mighty Himalayas, Everest in particular. The helicopter will then take us to the beautiful Gokyo Lake. We stop there for a few minutes and admire its view up-close.
Next, we fly back to Kathmandu. In the evening, there will be a farewell dinner hosted by Wongchhu Peak Promotion to share our experiences of the amazing Everest Helicopter Tour.
Day 4: Departure for home
Finally it’s SEE OFF TIME. You will be picked from Hotel by representatives of Wongchhu Peak Promotion staff and dropped at Tribhuvan International Airport.
Includes
- All airport/hotel transfer,
- 3 nights in Kathmandu (request category hotel accommodation) with Breakfast,
- Helicopter flight cost and departure taxes,
- Breakfast at Everest View Lodge,
- A full day sightseeing tour in Kathmandu valley including tour guide, transportations and entrance fees,
- Special farewell dinner.
Excludes
- International flight Airfare,
- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu (except breakfast and farewell dinner),
- Emergency rescue evacuation if required,
- Nepal entry visa fee, visa issuance is easy at the arrival,
- Alcoholic beverages, Mineral water, Laundry, Phone calls, Internets,
- All kind of Personal Expenses,
- Any others expenses which are not mentioned on price includes section.
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Reviews
From the glorious beauty peace of the mountains to the utter chaos of the city, live thoroughly enjoyed every moment of this experience. The gentle care of your team of guide and witnessing the genuine character of the community we passed through was heartwarming. I looked forward to spending more time in this area.
Jessica Chan, USA
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