Everest Base Camp Trekking return by Helicopter.
Highlights of Everest base camp trek and fly back by helicopter : “Adventure of great difference walk in and flying out on scenic Helicopter flight Enjoy short and marvellous Everest base camp trek and return fly back by helicopter adventure to world highest base camp of Mt. Everest
Walk into nice Sherpa villages adorned with colorful culture of ancient Buddhism. Everest trek by helicopter is available daily.
Lovely scenery of dramatic landscaped with high snow mountains and green hills.
Standing beneath tallest peaks of the planet with fabulous surrounding views.
From base camp to highest point at Kalapathar with Mt. Everest at a close distance”
On the way back Helicopter picks you from Gorakshep or little above depending upon weather and wind current, on route back might make short stops at Namche or in Lukla for re-fueling and refreshments, helicopter carries maximum of 5 passengers with adequate and limited baggage allowance.
Brief Itinerary Everest base camp trek and fly back by helicopter:
Day01: On arrival in Kathmandu meetour staff for transfer to hotel.
Day 02: Fly to Lukla by plane 2,820 m (30 mins) trek to Phakding 2,657 m- 04 hrs.
Day03: Trek to Namche Bazaar 3,440 m– 06 hrs.
Day04: Rest day at Namche Bazaar foracclimatization and excursion.
Day05: Trek to Thyangboche 3,867 m – 05 hrs.
Day 06: Trekto Dingboche 4,365 m – 05 hrs.
Day 07: Anotherrest day at Dingboche for acclimatization and local hike.Day 08: Trekto Lobuche 4,890 m – 05 hrs.
Day 09: ToEverest Base Camp 5,365 m back at Gorakshep 5,180 m – 06 hrs.
Day 10: Morning climb Kalapathar at 5,545 m and then fly to Kathmandu by Helicopter.
Day 11: International departure homeward bound. (better to have one extra day at the end leg in case of weather changes)
Helicopters services we run and operate for scenic flights, rescue or other purpose:
Several types of helicopter we run and operate in private sector and with Helicopter Companies: Different models from Puma, Turbine Robinson R 66 Helicopter USA, H-125 or AS-350B3e built by Air-Bus Company, Airbus H125 with MSN 8477 Helicopter for commercial services with
AS 350 B series of helicopters manufactured by Euro-Copter, France popular all over the world.
It is regarded as one of the most versatile helicopters and is suitable for mountain flying and all types of helicopter missions. Following are its features:
- Safe Design
- Comfortable Seating Arrangements
- 5 seats excluding Pilot
- Suitable for all types of helicopter missions
- Can fly up to an altitude of 19,000 feet
Other helicopters are powerful Russian made MI-17. This is a big bird, capable of
transporting 22 passengers or four tons of cargo. MI-17’s can reach altitudes well
in excess of 5,000 m high and have been known to land at Everest Base Camp.
Offers excellent services and utility, reliability under extreme conditions as well,
these helicopters are required usually in chartering for bigger group of people or
large cargo transfer.