HELICOPTER TOUR TO EVEREST BASE CAMP AND KALA PATTHAR - 2 DAYS

A quick helicopter tour to land at Kala Patthar to see Mount Everest, Everest Base Camp, and Khumbu Glacier up close is a perfect getaway for those who really want to see Everest, but do not wish to walk eight days for it. Also, as you will only be exposed to high altitude for a very limited time, the altitude related risks are also very limited on this tour.

It is ideal for families who do not wish to risk the rigors of high altitude trekking, and those that are pressed for time. Even for those who have walked this route, this tour can give a completely different bird's eye perspective of the Everest Region.

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WHY HONEYGUIDE?

~ Specialized in Everest - From dropping cyclists at Kala Patthar to classy New Year events, we have done some exciting things in Everest. ~ Travelers’ Choice Award 2022 by Tripadvisor - Also, we only use hotels that are highly rated on Tripadvisor. ~ Understand Everest inside out - Extensive online resources and deep community involvement. ~ Only Online Travel Agency in Nepal- Option to book Treks & Heli Tours / Flights / Hotels / Trekking Guides directly. ~ Love the Mountains and are fun to talk to.

If you have any questions, feel free to Call / WhatsApp / Email OR Fill out an Enquiry Form.

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ALTERNATIVES If a night at Lukla and 10 minutes at Kala Patthar feels a bit too short for you, HoneyGuide has more immersive helicopter tours too.

The Namche Heli Trek and Hotel Everest View Heli Trek start with an easy trek to Namche / Hotel Everest View for the first 5 days. And then, on the last day, you take a helicopter to Everest Base Camp and Kala Patthar and return to Lukla.

If you wish to limit walking to a few hours but still want to breathe in the scenery for a couple of days, the Hotel Everest View Heli Tour is an excellent alternative.

If you do not wish to spend even a single night in the Everest Region the Helicopter Tour to EBC from Kathmandu will be your best option.

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WHY HONEYGUIDE? From running the World’s Highest New Year to dropping cyclists at Kala Patthar, HoneyGuide has run some pretty epic tours in the Everest Region. We do it because we love the mountains and wish to contribute to the local community. This isn’t lost upon our travelers who speak very favorably about us. We also maintain a 99% success rate because we run private tours with flexible bookings, provide 24x7 ground support, and use experienced trekking guides. Additionally, we are the only travel company in Nepal that provides online booking options for flights to Lukla, hotels throughout the Everest Region, and trekking guides from Lukla or Kathmandu. For those who want to trek independently, we provide extensive online resources. :) Our marketing, sales, and ground operation teams are all inhouse. This helps keep our prices reasonable and ensures that our services sync up with our promises. Whether you are looking for an epic adventure, a comfortable family getaway, or a culturally immersive experience in the Everest Region, we probably have something for you. Oh, by the way, did we mention that our sense of humor isn’t that shabby either. Note: Latest Visa and Safety Update for travelling to Nepal.

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DETAILED ITINERARY

DAY 1: KATHMANDU/RAMECHHAP - LUKLA - KALA PATTHAR - EBC - LUKLA

~ Flight from Kathmandu/Ramechhap to Lukla (25 min). ~ Check in to Hotel at Lukla. ~ Take a helicopter from Lukla over the Dudhkoshi, past Namche Bazaar to see Everest Base Camp and Khumbu Glacier up close. ~ After a close flyover on the Everest Base Camp side, we touchdown at the iconic viewpoint of Kala Patthar for 10 minutes. ~ And then we return to Lukla. ~ After lunch, there will be a guided tour of Lukla village. ~ Overnight at Lukla. Accommodation: Himalaya Lodge, Lukla.

DAY 2: LUKLA - KATHMANDU/RAMECHHAP

~ Early morning flight back to Kathmandu/Ramechhap. (25 minutes)

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CONTACT

If you have any questions, feel free to Call / WhatsApp / Email OR Fill an Enquiry Form.

We will happily tweak this tour to your liking. Some possible changes are: ~ Travel by helicopter between Kathmandu and Lukla - approx. USD 400 per person one way | USD 2,400 per flight. ~ Book rooms with attached bathrooms where possible - approx. USD 10 per night per person. ~ Add hotel and/or city tour in Kathmandu - approx. USD 100 per person. ~ Include meals and hot water - approx. USD 35 per day for three meals + hot water.

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INCLUSIONS AND EXCLUSIONS

Includes

~ Flights between Kathmandu/Ramechap and Lukla.(Fixed-wing) ~ Accommodation at Lukla on twin sharing basis ~ 1 Breakfast ~ Heli Tour as mentioned in the itinerary ~ Guided tour of Lukla ~ All Government and Local Permits

Excludes

~ Meals (NPR 600 to 1000 per meal) ~ Airport Tax for Heli Tour NPR 200 ~ Tips for guides and porters (15% of wages is considered fair) ~ Drinks, Travel Insurance, and anything else not mentioned in Inclusions

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EVEREST PLANNING RESOURCES

SAFETY FIRST Nepal Visa and Safety Update / Pre-existing Conditions / Altitude Illnesses / Water Safety / Heli Safety Briefing / Insurance / Detailed Health and Safety Post

FIND YOUR PERFECT TOUR Short Treks / Heli Tours / Heli Treks / Ways to See Everest / All Tours

BEST TIME TO GO Best time for EBC | EBC in Jan / Feb / Mar / Apr / May / Jun / Jul / Aug / Sep / Oct / Nov / Dec

PLANNING ESSENTIALS Expectation vs Reality / Cost in USD, INR & NPR / Difficulty / Training / Packing List / Maps / Permits / Side Trips / Solo Treks / Independent Treks / For Women

FLIGHTS TO LUKLA Online Flight Booking / Getting to Lukla / Lukla Weather and Flights / Survival Guide / Alternatives / Lukla Airport / Getting to Ramechhap / Ramechhap Flights

HOTELS IN EVEREST Online Hotel Booking / Overview / Hotels in Lukla / Namche / Dingboche / Lobuche / Gorakshep / Gokyo

TREKKING GUIDES FOR EVEREST Trekking Guides from Lukla / from Kathmandu / How to hire a guide?

WHAT TO EXPECT Hotels in Everest / WiFi, Mobile Network, Electricity / Food and Drinks / Sherpa Food / For Vegans

CULTURE Epic Photo ops / Sherpa Names / Khumbila / 5 Secrets / Festivals / Tengboche Monastery /

NATURE Mount Everest / Everest Base Camp / Everest Viewpoints / Kala Patthar / Ama Dablam / Mount Mera / Mountains / Birds / Wildlife / Flowers / Lakes /

VILLAGE DETAILS Lukla / Phakding / Monjo / Namche / Tengboche / Deboche / Pangboche / Dingboche / Pheriche / Thukla / Lobuche / Gorakshep / Dzongla / Gokyo / Thame / All Villages