Phase 01: Pick up from the hotel and drive towards the helipad
One of the representatives from Naata Travel and Adventures will pick you up from your hotel around 5:30 AM. and escort you to the helipad of Nalinchowk, Bhaktapur. You will have a security check-in at the airport and then you’ll be set for flight.
Phase 02: Fly from the helipad and land at Lukla
Your helicopter takes off from the helipad at around 7:00 AM. As the helicopter takes off you will be amazed with the aerial views of Kathmandu Valley and its crowded areas. As the helicopter flies, the landscape changes from a crowded city to a tranquil landscape. After 45 minutes, you will land at Lukla airport, located at 2,846m for fueling of helicopters.
Phase 03: Fly from Lukla and land at Pheriche for a shuttle
The helicopter flies towards Pheriche from Lukla after fueling. At Pheriche, the helicopter lands for shuttling (only if you are more than 3 people in a group).
Phase 04: Flyover of Everest Base Camp, landing at Kalapathar, and fly back to Syangboche
After shuttling, taking 2-3 passengers at once, the helicopter flies towards Everest Base camp. Each visitor gets a window seat so that they can witness the glory of the area clearly and with no obstruction. The flight from Pheriche onward offers jaw-dropping sights of the Khumbu glacier, varied landscape, and of course majestic snow-capped peaks. The helicopter lands at Kalapathar for around 10-15 minutes. At that time, visitors can soak themselves in the glory of the Everest area, take photos, and celebrate their achievements.
After, the helicopter returns to Pheriche to take the remaining visitors and they will also be involved in the same task. Taking all travelers from Pheriche, the helicopter flies back to Syangboche to have a delicious meal at Everest View Hotel.
Phase 05: Fly back to Lukla
After a pleasant morning meal at the highest-placed Hotel in the world, Everest View Hotel, visitors fly back towards Lukla and land for refueling.
Phase 06: Fly back to Kathmandu
The journey to Everest helicopter tour ends as the helicopter returns from Lukla towards Kathmandu.
