The Everest Trek with Helicopter Tour is one of the tour packages that offers a unique blend of tour and trek in the Everest region of Nepal. Everest is a mountain in the Mahalangur range of Nepal, the highest mountain in the world. Many trekkers and travelers from all over the world visit Nepal to witness this grandeur of nature. However, due to the topography, the only way to reach Everest (8,848 m) is by walking or taking a helicopter.
Likewise, the Everest trek with Helicopter tour map is a comprehensive travel and trekking package that blends trekking and a helicopter tour around the Khumbu region of Nepal. Interested ones can book a flight to Luka (2,860 m), where the official trekking to Everest Base Camp starts. So, trekkers will walk to Namche, from where the helicopter flight around Everest Base Camp commences.
The 4-Day Everest Trek with Helicopter Tour allows trekkers to have the best of both hands. First, they will explore the Khumbu area by foot, passing through traditional settlements and enjoying the comfort of local traditions, customs, and livelihood. Then, in the journey's second half, they will observe the area from an aerial perspective, giving them a unique travel itinerary.
The Everest Helicopter Tour is designed for everyone who wishes to travel solo or in a group. Likewise, the tour can be done all year round with friends and family, even with older people and children. The Everest helicopter tour accommodates five passengers, which helps skip the strenuous walk. Not everyone is physically capable of completing the Everest Base Camp 14-day trek route, and those who are capable might not have that much time to complete the trek. So, for those with physical problems or a limited time frame, the Everest Trek with Helicopter Tour-4 Days map is the perfect choice.
Although the tour can be done all year round, for the best experience, it is recommended that you travel during spring and autumn. Spring in Nepal lasts from March to May, and autumn lasts from September to November. During this period, the weather is moderate, with no extremities. Likewise, the skies are clear with an unobstructed view of snow-capped mountains, including Mt Everest (8,848 m), Lhotse (8,516 m), Nuptse (7,861 m), Pumori (7,161 m), Ama Dablam (6,812 m), Thamserku (6,608 m),Cho Oyu (8,188 m), and many other prominent peaks of the Khumbu region. Similarly, on the Everest Helicopter Map, trekkers land at Kalapatthar for the grandest view of Mount Everest, which is like never before. Passengers will also enjoy the view of Khumbu Icefall and Khumbu Glacier, the biggest in the Everest region.
Trip Explanation: Everest Trek with Helicopter Tour Map Route
On the Everest Trek with Helicopter Tour map, trekkers start from the bustling city of Kathmandu. From Kathmandu, trekkers take a 45-minute flight towards Lukla, which is also known as the gateway to Everest. Lukla is called so due to the presence of Tenzing Hillary Airstrip, also known as the world's most thrilling airport.
During the aerial flight, passengers see an aerial view of Kathmandu Valley. After hovering through the hilly landscape, passengers land at the Lukla airport. After landing at the airport, trekkers officially start their trekking journey. For the first overnight stay, trekkers move to Phakding from Lukla. Following the overnight stay in Phakding, the next destination on the Everest Trek with Helicopter tour map is the bustling settlement of Namche.
Namche is the most prominent settlement in the Everest region, a trading port with Tibet in the early times. Now, Namche is a market hub for tourists who visit the Sagarmatha region. The bustling village of Namche consists of monasteries, shops, hotels, resorts, and bars, which add up to make an excellent overnight stop. Similarly, Namche is also an acclimatization stop during the Everest Base Camp trek. Many trekkers spend an additional day in Namche for the acclimatization purpose. During the day, trekkers hike at higher altitudes to adjust their bodies to a lower oxygen level and then come back down at a lower altitude with a higher oxygen level to prepare for the next day's high-altitude trek.
However, the Everest Trek with Helicopter Tour itinerary has no day for acclimatization, which is unnecessary. Trekkers in Namche will fly to Everest Base Camp the following day and land at Kalapatthar by helicopter. During the helicopter flyover, passengers will see the Everest Base Camp from an aerial perspective. The Everest Base Camp is marked with abundant yellow tents during the climbing season. Unfortunately, passengers cannot land at EBC as the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) does not permit helicopter landing at Everest Base Camp. However, trekkers on the Everest Helicopter Tour will get the opportunity to land at Kalapatthar.
Kalapatthar (5,545 m) is a vantage point that provides Mount Everest with its grandest view. From the Everest Base Camp, the view of Everest is blocked by Nuptse, which lies just ahead of Everest, so only a tiny portion of the summit is visible. However, the case is different from Kala Patthar. It showcases the grand view of Everest without any obstruction. The Sunrise and sunset view from Kalapatthar is one of the best and most memorable moments one can witness in a lifetime. Likewise, the Khumbu Glacier and Khumbu Icefall are also present in Kalapatthar, so it is quite an opportunity to explore both.
After Kalapatthar, the passengers fly back to Lukla and catch a flight to Kathmandu on the same or the following day, depending on the schedule. Upon reaching Kathmandu, the Everest Trek with Helicopter Tour assisted by Nepal Trekking Planner ends. We wish you an opportunity in future endeavors, and until then, best wishes.
Everest Trek with Helicopter Tour Itinerary
Day 1:Flight to Lukla (2,860m/9,383ft) 35m and trek to Phakding (2,610m/8,562ft) 3-4 hrs walk; walking Distance: 9 km / 5.50 miles.
Day 2:Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,286ft) 5-6 hrs walk, Walking Distance: 12 km / 7.45 miles
Day 3:Helicopter ride to Everest Base Camp (5,364m/17,598ft) overfly and land near Kala Patthar (5,445m /18,192ft), then fly back to Lukla.
Day 4:Fly back to Kathmandu
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