A helicopter tour in itself is already a thrilling experience, pair it with a trip around the mystical Himalayas, and you find yourself discovering a magical memory amongst some of the highest peaks in the world. What better way to experience Mt. Everest than on a helicopter ride, witnessing a bird’s eye view of the glorious mountains?
Besides, helicopter tours are probably the best option for people who really want to visit the foot of Everest but have a very limited time frame or are not physically capable to trek to the base camp. For a price of $—-, you get to enjoy the beauty of the Everest Himalayas up close. So why should you go to Everest? Here are some of the few reasons as to why:
The Helicopter Tour takes only a few hours to complete
A standard Everest Base Camp trek takes between 11 and 14 days to complete. So, if you don’t have around two weeks to spare but really want to visit the base of Everest, you can opt for this helicopter tour with a flight landing at the Everest Base Camp/Kala Patthar viewpoint. The tour will take about 4 hours from Kathmandu – Lukla – Kala Patthar and back to Kathmandu, including a half an hour stop at Everest View hotel, where you can witness the beauty of Everest from their sundeck, enjoying some warm drinks. The 4 hours will be enough to satiate your desire to see the Himalayas and will leave you with a memory to cherish forever.
You get the best view of the Everest Range
On the helicopter ride, you will experience the thrill of the journey while enjoying marvelous views of Mt. Everest and the surrounding snow-capped Himalayas from a bird’s eye view. The large transparent windows from the helicopter will offer you views of Everest, Khumbu Glacier, and Sherpa settlements. You will get enough opportunities to click incredible shots as the helicopter circles around the beautiful mountains.
You get to escape the crowdy trail towards EBC
Undoubtedly, Everest Base Camp trek is one of the most adventurous trekking packages where you will be part of breathtaking sceneries of the world’s tallest Himalayan ranges. Thousands of tourists flock to the Everest region each year to trek towards the base camp. Right from landing at Lukla airport to Everest Base Camp, you will have to share the trail with hundreds of other trekkers; the traditional EBC trek route is always crowded in-season. If you choose to take a helicopter however, you get to escape this crowd as your journey begins and ends in a relatively remote helipad.
Helicopter Tour is suitable for all age groups
The helicopter tour towards Everest Base Camp is suitable for all age groups. There is no risk of altitude sickness because the flight is done at a low altitude. The tour is suitable for everyone. Those who are physically unable to complete the trek, as well as those who have children or are elderly, are welcome to join the group since this helicopter ride can be completed with less difficulty and exhaustion.
The Helicopter Ride is safe and easy
We take extreme precautions to ensure the passengers’ safety. Passengers are protected on multiple levels, from a safety briefing done before flying to having emergency supplies such as an oxygen cylinder onboard in case of emergency. Similarly, our pilots have extensive experience providing satisfying helicopter tours in the Himalayas while following secure landing and takeoff procedures.
Why should you do the Everest Heli-Tour with TrekinHimalaya?
We promise the best rates
We provide you with the best rates available for the trek. We have in-house travel specialists to ensure that booking with us provides you with the best value, anywhere around the world! We regularly update the website so that you can see how much your trip is going to cost.
Get the best experience out of this trip
Our main goal is to give you the best possible experience of the Himalayas for your money. We don’t charge any service fees or booking fees for tour packages. We have been providing professional helicopter services for 20+ years, so you will definitely get the best value for your trip with us.
Safety is our Top Priority
At TrekInHimalaya, the health, safety, and wellbeing of our customers is our top priority. During the trip, we assure you that we are continuously monitoring our surroundings for any unprecedented events. Our staff are proficient in handling emergency situations, and we follow necessary health and safety procedures throughout the trip. Do not hesitate to ask your accompanying guide if you feel any sort of uneasiness during the trip.
Easy Payment Options
We have several payment options for ease of payment, including online credit card payments and bank-to-bank transfers.
24/7 Service
We respond quickly to your inquiries. We reply to any of your queries in the shortest possible time- either immediately or within a few hours.
Save Your Time and Effort
Many people like to spend hours searching on the internet about trips, often becoming overwhelmed by loads of information. Save time and effort by choosing us. We have detailed itineraries to map what happens on each step of the trip, and if you still have queries, you can always contact us. Choose us to accompany you in accomplishing your dream vacation.
Customized Trips
From the beginning, you can count on our tour specialist to customize your trip according to your liking. If you don’t see a trip plan you want to book, or if you want to change your plan and do something different, simply call or contact us and we can manage your trip accordingly.
First-Hand Experience
We want you to have an exclusive and immersive experience, taking you to the hidden gems of Nepal. We will add those extra touches to make things feel all the special to you. Let us do the hard work as you enjoy the mesmerizing mountains with your helicopter tour.
High Standards
Our properties are always of high standards. With our first-class fleet of helicopters and equipment, we make sure that our customers’ expectations in the trip are met.
Interesting article 😀 considering taking a heli tour to Everest!