Introduction 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. With that being said, 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 from a different perspective. 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 for refueling or fly directly to Kathmandu. Upon reaching Kathmandu, the Hotel Everest stay and helicopter tour with landing come to an end.

Short Itinerary 

Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu, 1,350m/4,429ft

Day 2: Kathmandu to Lukla to Everest Base camp overfly to Kala Patthar overfly and fly back to Hotel Everest View 3880 m/13000 ft

Day 3: Full-day stay at Hotel Everest View 

Day 4: Return to Kathmandu 

Detail Itinerary 

Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu, 1,350m/4,429ft

Upon your arrival at the Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu, a Nepal Trekking Planner Nepal representative will be waiting in the arrival section. The representative will be waiting for you with a company placard, which will ease identification. Upon meeting, the representative will escort you to the vehicle carrying you to the hotel. Afterward, the official will transfer your bags to the car and officially welcome you to Nepal. With a quick photography session, you will drive towards your hotel. Upon reaching the hotel, the representative will help you check in and give you the room keys. Afterwards, you can rest for a while. Later in the afternoon, you will meet the company owner and have a meeting. In the meeting, you will be given details about how the tour will commence. All your questions and doubts will be answered during the trip.
Later, you will be escorted to a welcome dinner in an authentic Nepalese restaurant that serves Nepalese cuisine. You can enjoy your dinner with Nepalese cultural dances and music. After dinner, you will be escorted back to your hotel. When you reach the hotel, head to your room and prepare for the following day. The meeting time and flight schedule for the following day will be stated, so sleep accordingly. Spend the night in Kathmandu.

Day 2: Kathmandu to Lukla to Everest Base camp overfly to Kala Patthar overfly and fly back to Hotel Everest View 3880 m/13000 ft

Today, you might have to walk early, as this is a major day you will commence your Everest helicopter tour. So, after you wake up, refresh and have breakfast. If time doesn’t work, you can always have a packed breakfast. Afterwards, a representative from Trekking Planner Nepal Pvt. Ltd will pick you up from the hotel lobby. Then, you will drive towards Saga, Bhaktapur, for a helicopter flight to Lukla. The flight will take approximately one hour to reach Lukla, the gateway to the Khumbu region. Upon reaching Lukla, the helicopter will take some time to refuel, and until then, you will have a tea break and a brief time for exploration.

After refueling, your helicopter tour in the Everest region finally commences. So, prepare accordingly and board the helicopter. Then, the helicopter will take you to the aerial view of the Everest region. Initially, you can see aerial views of Namche village, waterfalls, rivers, and other Himalayan landscapes. You will come across the famous Everest Base Camp marked by yellow tents camped for climbing the summit. During the Everest base camp flyover, you can see mountain peaks like Mount Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Cho Oyu, Pumori, Thamserku, Kongde-Ri, Makalu and Gaurishankar.

After the mesmerizing aerial experience, you will get a chance to land at Kalapatthar, a vantage point known for its spectacular view of Everest. Upon landing at Kalapatthar, you can capture stunning images of Mount Everest, Lhotse, and Nuptse. You can also see Khumbu glacier and Khumbu icefall from this point of view. Additionally, you can feel the glory of reaching Kalapatthar and spend some time reflecting and relaxing.

Later, with quality time spent in Kalapatthar, you will head back. The helicopter will then land at Hotel Everest View where you can rest and enjoy the rest of the day. Landing at Hotel Everest View you can enjoy the sunset view with panoramic mountains. Your dinner will be served at the hotel and your accommodation will be top-notch. After dinner, you can rest and spend the night at the Hotel Everest View.

Day 3: Full-day stay at Hotel Everest View 

This is your third day at the Hotel Everest view stay and helicopter tour. Today, as you wake up, refresh and get ready for breakfast. You can have breakfast against the backdrop of the Himalayas and enjoy the sunrise view.

With the mesmerizing sunrise view, begin the day. Today, you will have the opportunity to explore local attractions near Hotel Everest View. You can briefly hike the Syangboche viewpoint to see the Syangboche airstrip and other panoramic mountains.

After quality time in Syangboche, you will take a hike to Khumjung village which takes about one to one and a half hours from the Hotel Everest View. Reaching Khumjung village allows you to explore the traditional Sherpa village. You can also visit the Khumjung monastery and pay for offerings there. Similarly, the monastery is also renowned for having a famous yeti scalp, an antique. Likewise, you can spend time around the village and immerse in the culture and traditions of the Sherpa people.

You can also explore the Sagarmatha National Park with quality time in Khumjung village. You can keep an eye on exotic animals, or you can keep a keen interest in exotic flora and fauna. With that, you can return to the Hotel Everest View and rest. Your day comes to an end when you reach the hotel. Later in the evening, you will be served a delicious dinner. You can celebrate your accomplishments with dinner and enjoy the rest of the evening.

Afterward, head to your room and stay at Hotel Everest View.

Day 4: Return to Kathmandu 

Today, after you refresh, you will leave the Khumbu region and head back to Kathmandu. According to the flight schedule, you can have breakfast. If time is limited, you can take a packed breakfast from the hotel. After breakfast, a helicopter will pick you up at the Everest Hotel helipad and take you back to Kathmandu. There is a probability of landing at Lukla for refueling; if not, you will reach Kathmandu after an hour.

Upon reaching Kathmandu, a representative from Trekking Planner Nepal will pick you up from the helicopter landing spot. After meeting the representative, you will be escorted to your hotel situated in and around Thamel. You will then refresh in the hotel and begin your sightseeing tour of Kathmandu. You will visit some of the most prominent attractions of Kathmandu. During the sightseeing tour, you will visit UNESCO World Heritage sites like Soyambhunath, Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, and Kathmandu Durbar Square.

The Swayambhunath temple, also known as Monkey Temple, is a hilltop stupa that blends the Hindu and Buddhist religions. It consists of various temples, stupas, and monuments resembling Hindu and Buddhist cultures. The main temple is painted on four sides with the eyes of Lord Buddha, who sees everywhere. Likewise, vendors showcase various handicrafts for sale. If you find anything interesting, you can buy it.
After Soyambhunath, the guided city tour takes place in Pashupatinath temple. The Pashupatinath temple is the oldest Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. It lies on the banks of the holy Bagmati river. The main attractions of Pashupatinath are the Mukhalinga, Guhyeshwari temple, Gorakhnath temple, Western cremation ghats, and evening sandhya aarti.

Lastly, on the Kathmandu City tour, you can visit the Kathmandu Durbar Square, an old Malla palace. Kathmandu Durbar Square, also known as Hanuman Dhoka Durbar Square or Basantapur Durbar Square, is a living museum of arts and architecture. The area is marked by meticulously carved monuments that portray the Newari style of architecture. The main attractions of Kathmandu Durbar Square are Hanuman Dhoka Palace, Kala Bhairab, Shiva Parvati Temple, Nasal Chowk, Mohan Kali Chowk, and Sundari Chowk.

After the guided tour, you will be escorted back to the hotel. Later in the evening, Trekking Planner Nepal will host a farewell dinner to honor your completion of the Everest helicopter tour with a stay at the Hotel Everest View tour. The company owner or a representative will accompany you during the farewell dinner where you can share your experience about the tour and the company. Any feedback is highly appreciated. As the farewell dinner is completed, you will be escorted back to your hotel where you can rest and spend the night.

Day 5: Final Departure

Today you will leave Kathmandu and head back to your destination. So wake up and refresh according to your flight schedule. You can have breakfast at the hotel or if you have an early departure, a packing breakfast can also be made available.
So, when the time of departure finally arrives a private vehicle will be at your hotel door to pick you up and take you towards Tribhuvan International Airport. Do remember that you will need to reach the airport at least two hours before the flight schedule. With that, you will arrive at the airport, we will bid you farewell and safe flight with a scarf or garland. Then, with final words of goodbye and thank you you will depart towards the terminal. We hope to assist you in further tours and trekking in the future. Best wishes for future endeavors.