Tilicho Lake Heli Tour

Duration: 1 Day

Activity: Leisure Day Tour

Difficulty: Easy

Max Altitude: 4,919m/16,138ft

Trip Type: Helicopter Tour

Destination: Everest

Embark on an adventure-filled mountain flight and witness the breathtaking beauty of the Himalayan region in Nepal with our EBC Helicopter Tour. With convenience and ease, you can explore the stunning Himalayan ranges within a short period of time. As you soar over the hills and mountains, you will catch sight of the Khumbu region and the big and small valleys that lie between Kathmandu and Everest, all in just one day of the itinerary. This tour is perfect for those visiting Nepal for a short period of time, with limited time to travel and trek, or for those who are physically unable to travel long distances.

Our EBC Helicopter Tour offers a close-up view of the world's highest mountains, including Mount Everest, Cho-Oyu, Gaurishanker, Lhakpa Dorje, Lhotse, and more. You will be enchanted and in awe of the stunning views that will leave a lasting impression. Witness the magical kingdom of Nepal from a bird's eye view, with a scenic aerial tour of heritage sites, landscapes, waterfalls, and charming villages that start from the airport. Experience the charm of Nepalese culture and nature at its best, all in a few hours of time.

Experience the victorious Mt. Everest up close with the ultimate adventure ride, with breathtaking scenery at the magnificent Kalapathhar viewpoint, which offers an unrivaled panorama of the Khumbu mountain range.

Depart from: Kathmandu, Tribhuvan International Airport (Domestic Terminal).

Please take note that the prices for flights have undergone a recent increase, and a new government regulation has been introduced, resulting in the application of VAT. This has led to a price surge of nearly 15%. For the helicopter tour, a sharing basis is utilized, with a single helicopter accommodating up to five passengers. We are at your service to find a group that suits your preferred dates.

Itinerary:

5:15 AM (Report at the Tribhuvan International Airport, Domestic Terminal, Kathmandu)
- Your designated representative from Khangri Adventure will pick you up from your residence and transfer you to the airport where you will meet with the airline's representative. They will provide you with your boarding passes and then lead you to the counter. Following the necessary formalities of weighing your luggage, issuing permits, and obtaining security clearance, you will either be escorted to the aircraft hangar or asked to wait for a while, depending on the weather conditions.
5:45 AM – 8:15 AM (Kathmandu - Lukla - EBC - Kalapathhar - Syangboche)
- After receiving clearance from the air traffic controller, we depart from Kathmandu and make a brief stop in Lukla to refuel. From there, we continue to our destination, Everest Base Camp, flying over it before landing at Kalapathhar. Our time on the ground there is typically no more than 10 minutes. Our final destination is Hotel Everest View, where we will be dropped off at the helipad to enjoy breakfast.
- Note: If there are more than 3 passengers, the Heli will make two shuttles (carrying 2-3 people each time) from Pheriche (4,200m / 13,780ft)
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM (Breakfast at Hotel Everest View, Syangboche)
- Located atop the hill of Syangboche, Hotel Everest View (HEV) is one of the highest hotels in the world, offering exceptional service since 1971 AD. Guests can enjoy breakfast while taking in the breathtaking view of the Khumbu mountains, including the majestic Mt Everest. The set breakfast menu includes delicious options such as pancakes, toast, porridge, or cereals, along with a choice of eggs, sausage, juice, and a hot drink accompanied by cookies. If you have any allergies or dietary restrictions, kindly inform the restaurant in advance so they can make suitable arrangements.
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM (Syangboche - Lukla - Kathmandu)
- After an hour, you will be picked up from Syangboche and stopped at Lukla for a quick refuel. After refueling at Lukla, we take off again and head back to Kathmandu, marveling at the stunning sights and creating memories that will last a lifetime.

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