8. KATHMANDU TO EVEREST BASE CAMP DAY TRIP

KATHMANDU TO KALA PATTHAR VIA EVEREST BASE CAMP BY HELICOPTER (FLIGHT TIME: 3-4 HOURS)

Early in the morning, at 5:30-6:30 AM, a hotel pickup will take you to the domestic terminal of the International Airport in Kathmandu to begin your Everest helicopter tour. After completing the check-in process and luggage assistance, an airport officer will verify your documents and ticket, and you will be ready to fly to Lukla at 7:00-8:00 AM. During the 45-minute flight to Lukla at 2,845 meters, you’ll experience amazing views of green hills and pass through the Dolakha village to Jiri village. The flight continues over the Lamjura-La Pass at 3,550 meters covered in thick rhododendron forests until you arrive at Lukla with magnificent views of the Himalayan Mountain ranges at 2,820 meters above sea level. After landing, it takes about 15 minutes to refuel the helicopter before continuing to Kala Patthar at 8:15-8:30 AM. On the flight to Kala Patthar at 5,450 meters, the inflight commentary will tell you where you are, whether it’s the legendary Everest Base Camp or the mighty Khumbu glacier. During the second half of the flight, you’ll get great views of mountains such as Everest, Pumori, and Lhotse summit when flying over Kala Patthar. The view of the mighty, majestic peaks of the Khumbu region of Nepal. This helicopter tour offers a chance to enjoy breathtaking landscapes up close and appreciate scenic mountain beauty. After enjoying the magical moments at Kala Patthar, you’ll fly to the world’s highest situated hotel, Everest View Hotel, for a hearty breakfast. The flight offers marvelous views of the Khumbu Glacier, Gorak Shep, monasteries, Chortens, and snow-clad peaks of the Everest region. At 9:00- 9:30 AM, you’ll have a filling breakfast at Everest View Hotel with splendid Everest views. After breakfast, you’ll fly back to Lukla at 9:30-10:00 AM with astonishing views of the Himalayas. Once again, the flight will land at Lukla for 15 minutes for refueling before flying back to Kathmandu. Before heading back to Kathmandu, you’ll see the full range of the Everest region landscapes’ diversity as you look down on the Namche Bazaar, Lukla, and Phakding. Finally, at 10:00-11:00 AM, you’ll be taken back to your hotel

COST USD 1400 (SINGLE PERSON)

INCLUDE

  • Airport transfers
  • Helicopter flight to EBC/Kalapatthar and return
  • Breakfast at The Everest view Hotel or Tyanboche
  • Permit

EXCLUDE

  • Airport
  • Commercial filming charges (Normal video Camera are permitted without additional cost).
  • Any extra cost raised due to unavoidable circumstances like bad weather, personal sickness, flight cancellation etc.

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Hattisar, Kathmandu, Nepal
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