Overview of Hotel Everest Stay and Helicopter Tour with Landing
Nepal is a mountainous country home to the world's highest peak, Mount Everest. Thousands of national and international visitors come to Nepal to see the mesmerizing view of Everest up close. However, not all wish to take on the strenuous challenge of walking six to seven hours per day to get the grand view of Everest. So, those who want to omit the walk and wish to visit the Everest region comfortably can now go on the Everest flyover with a stay in the Hotel Everest View package.
The Hotel Everest View and Flyover takes individuals on a helicopter tour around Everest without any walking. However, individuals get an equal opportunity to see the region's major attractions differently. Understandably, not everyone has not everyone has the physical ability to walk throughout the day. So, to provide service without stressing the body, individuals can now go on the Everest flyover.
The Everest flyover, which includes a stay in Hotel Everest View, takes individuals on a flight from Kathmandu to Lukla, enabling them to commence the Everest tour by helicopter. Visitors will see the prestigious Everest Base Camp and have a chance to land at Kala Patthar.
With the Everest flyover, individuals will get the opportunity to see some of the pristine mountains of the Everest region, including Mount Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Pumori, Tobuche, Lobuche, Island Peak, and other stunning peaks of the Mahalangur range.
Similarly, individuals will land at Kala Patthar during the Everest flyover from Lukla. Kala Patthar, situated at 5545 meters, is one of the highlights of the trip. Kala Patthar is a vantage point that provides a splendid view of Everest, which is said to be better than the view from the base camp. Similarly, the sunrise and sunset view from Kala Patthar is another exciting experience where the sun rays portray red and pink hues in the snow-capped mountains.
Likewise, the Hotel Everest View, located at 13000 ft, is where individuals rest after the trip to Everest. The Hotel Everest View, which holds the Guinness world record for the highest-placed hotel, showcases a panoramic view of the mountains. Situated within Sagarmatha National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site, the Hotel Everest View is an excellent place for acclimatization and viewing the snow capped mountains, including Everest, Ama Dablam, Lhotse, Nuptse, Kangtega, Thamserku, Taboche, and Khumbila.
The Everest stay with Helicopter Tour can be done all year round, with the best seasons being spring and autumn. Spring and autumn are known as the best seasons for helicopter tour as the months provide moderate temperatures and favorable climatic conditions for walking. However, the trip can be conducted in winter and monsoon also, but there are chances of extreme weather conditions that can obstruct the mountain view.
Similarly, the Everest Hotel view helicopter tour package also combines the visit to some of the best attractions of Kathmandu. The package allows individuals to explore the UNESCO world heritage sites present in Kathmandu which includes the Swayambhunath stupa, Pashupatinath temple, Boudhanath stupa and the Kathmandu Durbar Square. Each of these places are architectural marvels which hold a special cultural and religious significance in Nepal.
So, join hands with Trekking Planner Nepal Pvt. Ltd to embark on a journey towards one of the most prestigious places in Nepal—the Everest region. Come together on an unforgettable Everest tour with a helicopter flight and a chance to stay at the Hotel Everest View. Capture the best photographs, get a chance to understand local culture and tradition of Nepal for a lifetime.
The UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Kathmandu
Swayambhunath Temple
The Swayambhunath stupa is also known as Monkey Temple due to the presence of a large number of holy monkeys in the temple premise. Syawambhunath is located in the hilltop area of western region of Kathmandu. The stupa is also a blend of Hinduism and Buddhism and it is considered one of the sacred monuments of Nepal. The temple was listed as a UNESCO world heritage site in 1979 and it consists of various shrines, temples, sculptures and monuments. Some of the popular attractions in Swayambhunath are:
- The Sleeping Buddha
- Buddha Statue
- Vajra/ Thunderbolt
- Chaitya Courtyard
- Ajima Temple
- Buddhist Gompa
- Eastern Staircase and others.
Pashupatinath Temple
The Pashupatinath Temple is the oldest Hindu Temple of Nepal and it is dedicated to Lord Shiva (one of the three primary deities in Hinduism). The Pashupatinath temple is located on the banks of the holy Bagmati River and is classified as a UNESCO world heritage site. The major attractions of Pashupatinath are:
- Mukhalinga
- Guhyeshwari Temple
- Gorakhnath Temple
- Western Cremation Ghats
- Viewpoint
- The Religious Market
- Evening Sandhya Aarati
Kathmandu Durbar Square
The Kathmandu Durbar Square is located in the center region of the Kathmandu city. The durbar square is also known as Basantapur Durbar Square or Hanuman Dhoka Durbar Square due to the presence of a statue of lord Hanuman present at the front gate. The square served as a royal courtyard during the reign of Malla Kings and currently, it is decorated by temples, and monuments who portray the trademark for Newari architecture, woodwork, metalwork and carvings. The best attractions of the Kathmandu Durbar Square are as follows:
- Hanuman Dhoka Palace
- Kala Bhairav statue
- Shiva Parvati Temple
- Nasal Chowk
- Mohan Kali Chowk
- Sundari Chowk
Bouddhanath Stupa
The Boudhanath stupa is a white dome shaped stupa which is located in the northeast side of central Kathmandu. The stupa symbolizes Mt. Sumeru is also known as the King of Mountains. The stupa is of great significance for Nepalese especially for Buddhism. The stupa consists of all seeing eyes of Buddha which symbolizes method and wisdom. Similarly, the stupa is surrounded by prayer flags and wheels where individuals or pilgrims can be seen circumambulating around the stupa. Some of the best attractions of Boudhanath stupa are as follows:
- Ajima Temple
- Historical Pond and Ghyoilisang Peace Park
- Guru Lhakhang Monastery
- Jhamchen Lhakhang Monastery
- Samtenling Monastery
- Dilyak Yebam Monastery
How do the helicopter and Everest view stay trip begin and end?
The Everest tour without walking starts from the bustling city of Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal. With that, tourists board the helicopter from Tribhuvan International Airport towards Lukla, the gateway to the Khumbu region. Upon landing and re-fueling at Lukla after approximately an hour-long flight, visitors initiate the main highlight of the trip.
Individuals will again board the helicopter after refueling for the Everest helicopter tour. As the helicopter ascends and flies over the town of Lukla, passengers will start getting a glimpse of the Himalayas with an aerial view. The helicopter then proceeds towards the Everest base camp, where passengers are welcomed by an aerial view of landscapes, waterfalls, rivers, glaciers, and many other things.
While soaring above the Khumbu glacier, the passengers will be treated to mesmerizing views of the Himalayas. The helicopter flies and takes a loop of the Everest region, providing views of Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, and Cho Oyu, mountain peaks above eight thousand in Nepal. However, many more peaks below 8000, like Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Lingtren, Khumbutse, Changtse, Ama Dablam, Kangtega, Thamserku, Kongde, Karyolung, and island peaks, are also visible.
Afterward, the helicopter lands at Kalapatthar, where passengers can spend some time at the vantage point. Landing at Kalapatthar, passengers are welcomed by the grand view of Everest. People can spend time by clicking photographs and admiring the natural beauty of the region. Then, the helicopter takes off to land at Hotel Everest View.
Landing at Hotel Everest View is another highlight of the trip. Visitors are welcomed with delicious local cuisine that they can enjoy against the backdrop of the Himalayas. With the day concluding, on the following day, visitors will have a full day in Hotel Everest View, where they can enjoy the sunrise view. Later in the afternoon, they can explore nearby places like Khumjung village and see local attractions. The day is spent wonderfully with local exploration and understanding more about the region.
The next day, individuals will take a helicopter flight back to Kathmandu from Hotel Everest View. However, the helicopter can land at Lukla to refuel or fly directly to Kathmandu. Upon reaching Kathmandu, the Hotel Everest stay and helicopter tour with landing come to an end.