Everest – Kala Patthar Heli Tour

The Mount Everest – Kala Patthar Heli Tour is a heart-stopping helicopter experience that provides an awesome view of Mount Everest (8,848.86m), the highest mountain in the world besides a panoramic view of the Himalayan mountain range. This trip is meant for people who like to experience the Everest Awesomeness without the effort of walking. A unique experience of the trip is climbing up to the Kala Patthar, a well-known spot from which tourists have the best view of the Khumbu area, the highest mountain in the world, and the surrounding peaks.

Itinerary:
1. Departure from Kathmandu The Your Everest – Kala Patthar Heli Tour departs from Kathmandu's domestic airport early in the morning. Usually, the helicopter takes off around 6 AM to 7 AM so you get enough light and clear weather for watching the scenic beauty of Everest.
In advance of the trip, travelers will be given a safety presentation and an overview of the chosen route, so they'll feel comfortable and well informed. He is a person who most times has a lot of knowledge about the helicopter and the helicopter can be assumed to be a really good maintenance one. It has large windows that allow passengers to see clearly as well as it can take up to 5-6 people.

2. Scenic Flight Over the Himalayas The flight from Kathmandu to Lukla takes about 30 or 40 minutes and gives you a bird's eye view of the Nepalese countryside and the Himalayan foothills.
As the helicopter cruises through the Sagarmatha National Park, it is from there that you will start seeing the highest peaks of Himalayas. The combination of the green valleys and the high altitude ranges covered with snow will leave you speechless.
By the time the aircraft reaches Lukla, there will be a short, maybe summary stopover for refueling, and that can give the passengers time to have a walk before they resume the journey to Everest Base Camp.

3. Fly Towards Everest Base Camp At that point, you will have a view of Mount Everest itself if it is not too cloudy even as the helicopter is cruising low over the hill and passing over those towns like Namche Bazaar, the Khumbu Glacier Base Camp at the height of 5,364m lets you marvel at the marvelous 360-degree views including Lhotse, Makalu, Cho Oyu, and Ama Dablam. Base Camp is the place from which climbers set out to overcome their trekking challenges and where they get ready to summit.

4. Arrival at Kala Patthar A most awaited and enviable moment during the trip is definitely the tour to Kala Patthar, a renowned vantage point situated at an altitude of 5,550 meters. The iconic Himalayan peak of Everest can be clearly identified from Kala Patthar and virtually every nook and cranny can be seen including Pumori, Nuptse, Changtse and Lhotse, all of which are colossal mountains lying in the Himalaya range.
You will get a window of 10-15 minutes to leave the helicopter and visit the area. This is the golden opportunity when one may do the unforgettable — take beautiful photographs, breathe in the view, and feel that they are in a divine place located on very high altitude. The chopper will be tied down while you alight to take pictures of the world’s highest mountain, if you wish.

5. Return to Kathmandu Once you finish your visit to Kala Patthar, the helicopter will move back towards Lukla for its second refueling (if necessary), and then it will proceed with the trek back to Kathmandu. You will be able to observe a different yet beautiful face of the landscape when flying back - from this angle, the peaks are on the other side of the plane and you will have a better glimpse of the Kathmandu Valley.
The helicopter will land back in Kathmandu thus achieving the dream of the traveler.
Key Highlights of the Everest – Kala Patthar Heli Tour: <b1) Unobstructed view of the tallest mountain peak in the world, Mount Everest as well as other peaks nearby in the Himalayas.
2) Reach the famous Kala Patthar, the iconic place known worldwide from where one of the most impressive natural views in the world can be seen and climb the heights of imagination.
3) Fly over the Khumbu Glacier and observe Namche Bazaar, as well as other landmarks and nearby peaks like Lhotse, Nuptse, and Ama Dablam from the sky.
4)Time-saving tour: In contrast to a traditional trek, the Everest Heli tour only takes a few hours, but still is a great way to catch a glimpse of the base camp.
5)Heli ride is comfortable and the passengers are safe due to a large area with much visibility for good pictures.
6) The pilot will stop at Lukla for refueling, where the tour participants will have enough time to rest.
Best Time for the Heli Tour: The seasons of Spring (March-May) and Autumn (September-November) are the periods highly recommended for One-Everest Heli Tour as they are characterized by clear weather and stable climate.
Winter (December-February) might be the time where one will have difficulties with the harsh weather which usually arises from the cold while Monsoon (June-August) can actually leave you in a lot of trouble due to the occurrence of clouds and unpredictable nature of the weather.

Important Tips for the Everest – Kala Patthar Heli Tour:
1)The temperature of Kala Patthar reaches the lowest point and even in the warmest months you have to wear very warm clothes.
2)A sun protection kit – sunglasses and sunscreen is a must-have to safeguard your face and eyes from the strong ultraviolet (UV) rays at high altitudes.
3)Remember to drink enough water and bear in mind the high altitude to prevent your body from feeling ill.
4)There is no shadow of doubt that a camera will be a needed accessory to capture the incredible place.
5)This means that although the trip is to an altitude area, it is not a trek, thus making it suitable for people who are not able to walk at high altitudes but still want to view Everest.

The Everest Heli Tour is absolutely a great activity for adventure seekers, photographers as well as just regular individuals to explore the area of Everest without fatigue. It is an amazing way to view the world’s highest mountain from an entirely different and beautiful angle of view.