The Everest Helicopter Flight via Kongde and Everest Base Camp (EBC) offers a thrilling and breathtaking adventure that allows you to witness the majestic grandeur of the Everest region from an unparalleled perspective. This extraordinary journey begins with a scenic helicopter flight from Kathmandu, taking you towards the Kongde Ridge, which offers panoramic views of the Everest massif, including Mount Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, and Ama Dablam. As you soar over the stunning landscapes, you’ll catch glimpses of remote Sherpa villages nestled amidst the rugged terrain. The helicopter then descends to Everest Base Camp, allowing you to stand at the foot of the world’s highest peak.
Here, you can immerse yourself in the awe-inspiring surroundings and witness mountaineers preparing for their ascent. The helicopter flight back provides a different perspective, flying over the picturesque Gokyo Lakes and the breathtaking Khumbu Glacier. Throughout this incredible journey, you’ll be surrounded by the dramatic Himalayan peaks, glaciers, and valleys, creating a sense of wonder and exhilaration. The Everest Helicopter Flight via Kongde and EBC is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that allows you to witness the unparalleled beauty of the Everest region in a way that few get to experience.
Day To Day Itinerary:
Day 4: Kathmandu to Lukla
Today, we’ll take an early morning flight to Lukla airport from Kathmandu. Our airport team will drop you at the airport. After doing the formalities at the airport, we begin our adventurous helicopter flight to Lukla. The flight is very scenic, and the flight route goes through high lush green hills and mountains.
We’ll spend the night in Lukla in Yeti Mountain Lodge. It is a luxury lodge with all the modern comforts, including free Wifi and big rooms with comfortable mattresses & attached washrooms.
Day 5: Lukla to Everest View Hotel and descend to Namche Bazaar for overnight stay
After scrumptious breakfast with a stunning landscape, we take a short helicopter ride from Lukla to Hotel Everest View. We take some time to explore this hotel before descending to Namche Bazaar (3,440 m). Usually, trekkers hike to Hotel Everest View to acclimatize and witness breathtaking views of Mt. Everest, Mt. Nuptse, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Ama Dablam, Mt. Thamserku, etc.
We spend the rest of the day in Namche Bazaar. Namche Bazaar is the tourist hub of the Khumbu region. We’ll visit museums (Everest Photo Gallery and Sherpa Culture Museum) and cafes around the village. Spend time with locals and explore the souvenir shops. Overnight in a luxury lodge
Day 6: Namche to Thame
During Everest Helicopter Flight, We trek to the village of Thame (3,700m). You will encounter very few trekkers on the trail as this is away from the main route to Everest base camp (EBC). The course takes you through some small villages, and forested areas, with Mount Kongde towering on the opposite side of the valley.
- Hotel
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- 5 hours
- 3,700 Meters
Day 7: Thame to Kongde
The trail then gradually ascends through lush forests to Kongde. Here, we spend the night in the same hotel chain, Yeti Mountain Home. Overnight in a luxury lodge.
Day 8: We will take a short walk to the local peak of Farak Ri 4680 meters.
Kongde day hike. We will take a short walk to the local peak of Farak Ri. We have a 400-meter gradual ascend across the wide slopes along the Kondge ridge. The expansive horizon offers vast panoramas of the entire Khumbu Valley and its renowned 8000m peaks; Everest, Lhotse Makalu, and Cho Oyu. Ama Dalam stands out majestically along with Mount Thamserku, Tawache, and numerous other peaks. We might spot some Himalayan Thar, lammergeier, and Tibetan partridge on the open field.
- Lodge
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- 4 Hours
- 4680 Meters
Day 9: Fly Kongde to Pheriche to Kala Patthar and back to Kathmandu fly
Our helicopter picks us up from Kongde, and we fly to Kala Patthar. It is the last day of our trip. We’ll begin the helicopter flight early in the morning to catch the gorgeous sunrise from Kala Patthar and avoid potentially unstable weather in the daytime.
The helicopter flight unfolds heavenly mountain views and presents a very close perspective of the giant Himalayan Mountains. We fly over Everest Base camp but do not land here. First, the idea of Mt. Everest is not seen from the base camp, and second, the landing space is insufficient.
We land at Kala Patthar for 10 minutes or 1 hour (extra cost) and fly back to Kathmandu. Fly over the Khumbu Glacier and Khumbu Icefall on the flight back. We also see surreal views of the Gokyo Valley and Gokyo Lakes.
2nd Option
Day 4: Kathmandu to Lukla by Helicopter
Today, we’ll take an early morning flight to Lukla airport from Kathmandu. Our airport team will drop you at the airport. After doing the formalities at the airport, we begin our adventurous helicopter flight to Lukla. The flight is very scenic, and the flight route goes through high lush green hills and mountains.
We’ll spend the night in Lukla in Yeti Mountain Lodge. It is a luxury lodge with all the modern comforts, including free Wifi and big rooms with comfortable mattresses & attached washrooms. On this day we will acclimatize and go around Lukla areas.
Day 5: Lukla to Everest View Hotel and descend to Namche Bazaar for overnight stay
After scrumptious breakfast with a stunning landscape, we take a short helicopter ride from Lukla to Hotel Everest View. We take some time to explore this hotel before descending to Namche Bazaar (3,440 m). Usually, trekkers hike to Hotel Everest View to acclimatize and witness breathtaking views of Mt. Everest, Mt. Nuptse, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Ama Dablam, Mt. Thamserku, etc.
We spend the rest of the day in Namche Bazaar. Namche Bazaar is the tourist hub of the Khumbu region. We’ll visit museums (Everest Photo Gallery and Sherpa Culture Museum) and cafes around the village. Spend time with locals and explore the souvenir shops. Overnight in a luxury lodge.
Day 6: Namche to Thame (walking or Helicopter ) ?
During Everest Helicopter Flight, We trek to the village of Thame (3,700m). You will encounter very few trekkers on the trail as this is away from the main route to Everest base camp (EBC). The course takes you through some small villages, and forested areas, with Mount Kongde towering on the opposite side of the valley.
- Hotel
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- 5 hours
- 3,700 Meters
Day 7: Thame to Kongde by Helicopter Flight
The trail then gradually ascends through lush forests to Kongde. Here, we spend the night in the same hotel chain, Yeti Mountain Home. Overnight in a luxury lodge.
After reaching Kongde and after lunch we will have Kongde day hike. We will take a short walk to the local peak of Farak Ri. We have a 400-meter gradual ascend across the wide slopes along the Kondge ridge. The expansive horizon offers vast panoramas of the entire Khumbu Valley and its renowned 8000m peaks; Everest, Lhotse Makalu, and Cho Oyu. Ama Dalam stands out majestically along with Mount Thamserku, Tawache, and numerous other peaks. We might spot some Himalayan Thar, lammergeier, and Tibetan partridge on the open field.
Day 8: Kongde / Namche to Everest Base Camp and Kalapatthar By Helicopter
Our helicopter picks us up from Kongde, and we fly to Kala Patthar. It is the 2nd last day of our trip. We’ll begin the helicopter flight early in the morning to catch the gorgeous sunrise from Kala Patthar and avoid potentially unstable weather in the daytime.
The helicopter flight unfolds heavenly mountain views and presents a very close perspective of the giant Himalayan Mountains. We fly over Everest Base camp but do not land here. First, the idea of Mt. Everest is not seen from the base camp, and second, the landing space is insufficient and Back to Kongde or Namche Bazar.
Lodge
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- 4 Hours
- 4680 Meters
Day 9: Fly Kongde to Gokyo Lakes and back to Kathmandu fly
Our helicopter picks us up from Kongde, and we fly to Gokyo Lakes It is the last day of our trip. We’ll begin the helicopter flight early in the morning to catch the gorgeous view of Gokyo Lakes and avoid potentially unstable weather in the daytime.
The helicopter flight unfolds heavenly mountain views and presents a very close perspective of the giant Himalayan Mountains. We land at Gokyo lakes for 10 minutes or 1 hour (extra cost) according to Hourly charge and fly back to Kathmandu. You fly over the Khumbu Glacier and Khumbu Icefall on the flight back. We also see surreal views of the Gokyo Valley and Gokyo Lakes from it.