Who can go on the Everest Circuit Helicopter Tour?

Anyone can go on the Everest Circuit Helicopter Tour. It's an easy trip and does not require previous trekking experience. Everest Circuit Helicopter Tour is an ideal package for naive trekkers and family vacations.

How's the helicopter crew?

Our helicopter crew is very experienced and knowledgeable about the Himalayan air route. They have been flying in the Himalayas for years, so you do not have to worry about anything. We assure you safe helicopter flight.

Are we accompanied by a guide through the trip?

Yes, our precessional guides, who are also active trekkers/climbers will accompany you during the trip. They'll lead the group and make sure everyone is enjoying the journey.

How can I book the Everest Circuit Helicopter Tour?

You can book Everest Circuit Helicopter Tour by contacting us or sending us your booking request through our package page. Our team will get back to you as soon as we acknowledge the booking request and help you with the further process.

Do we come across wildlife while trekking through forests?

The likelihood of coming across wildlife while trekking through lush forests is low. However, if you are lucky, you may see a red panda, blue sheep, black bear, Himalayan tahr, musk deer, etc. Likewise, along the trail, you'll see different birds and vegetation.

What's the condition of the trekking route?

The trekking route is rugged and forested. There are many ascents and descents throughout the trail. You'll cross thrilling bridges and streams. Some parts of the course are steep and can get a little exhausting.

Do we carry oxygen cylinders during helicopter flights?

Yes, we always have an oxygen cylinder with us in the chopper.

Are we going to land at Everest base camp?

No, we'll not land at Everest base camp but Kala Patthar. The views of Mt. Everest are blocked because of other towering mountains from the base camp. Similarly, the landing space is also not enough at the Everest base camp.

What'll be the landing time at Kala Patthar?

You'll land at Kala Patthar in 10 minutes. Landing more than 10 minutes can make you vulnerable to altitude sickness. Also, we cannot turn off the helicopter engine at that elevation.

What if I have a big group?

If you are traveling in a big group, do not worry; we'll provide an additional chopper per the group size. The cost of the package will also change.

Can I join Everest Circuit Helicopter Tour as a solo traveler?

Yes, you can join Everest Circuit Helicopter Tour as a solo traveler. You can make this trip in a group or privately as you wish.

Luxury Everest Circuit Kongde Heli Trek - VIP Himalayan Experience

Everest Circuit Helicopter Tour and Trek in the Everest region is very excited newly designed Packages. It's a four days adventurous combination of hiking with a helicopter tour. Everest Circuit Helicopter Tour is a luxury package. You stay overnight in luxury lodges and enjoy the best services offered in one of the most extreme regions in the world, the Himalayas.

"Everest Circuit Helicopter Tour and trek is a newly designed package in the Everest region that combines both trekking and a helicopter tour to Everest base camp and Kala Patthar. It is a four-day trekking/helicopter tour package, ideal for travelers looking for a short luxury trek in the Khumbu region."

Everest Circuit Helicopter Tour is the perfect package for travelers looking for a relatively easy and comfortable trip up to the lap of Mt. Everest, Everest Base Camp (5,364 m). It's a brand-new EBC package, so only a few travelers have experienced it. Leaving the bustling Everest base camp trekking route, we take a new approach to reach EBC.

Regardless of its short itinerary, you'll enjoy trekking through lush rhododendron forests and beautiful Sherpa villages. As the trekking part is quick and doable, anyone can do Everest Circuit Helicopter Tour. No previous trekking experience or advanced physical fitness is needed for this venture.

The Everest Circuit Helicopter Tour offers you jaw-dropping aerial mountain panoramas. You get to see some of the highest and most stunning mountains like Everest (8,849 m), Lhotse (8,516 m), Cho Oyu (8,188 m), Island Peak (6,160 m), Ama Dablam (6,812 m), Makalu (8,463 m), Nuptse (7,861 m), Pumori (7,161 m), etc. during the helicopter flight. Not only that, the landscapes while trekking is phenomenal too.

We cannot recommend Everest Circuit Helicopter Tour enough to you all. The luxury trekking and helicopter tour experience it offers in the Himalayas are commendable. Our Everest Circuit Helicopter Tour 2025 Spring and autumn booking is open. You can also book Everest Circuit Helicopter Tour 2025 spring and autumn as per your time availability.

With the Everest Circuit Helicopter Tour, we want to make Everest base camp and trekking in the Khumbu region more accessible to travelers. Our goal is to take as many Everest dreamers as we can to its base camp without compromising the quality of service. For more information, please get in touch with us.

Facts About Everest Circuit Trek

Destination: Everest region, Nepal
Duration: 4 days
Difficulty: Easy/moderate
Maximum Elevation: 5,644 m
Group Size: 2-12
Accommodation: Luxury Lodge
Best Time: Spring & Autumn

Everest Circuit Trek and Helicopter tour Highlights

Easy family and a kid-friendly trip to Everest base camp and Kala Patthar.
Newly designed package in the Everest region that combines easy trekking and helicopter tours.
Explore the famous Namche Bazaar and the Hotel Everest View.
Get to see the lifestyle and culture of Sherpas closely.
Trek through lush rhododendron forests, crossing numerous bridges and small settlement areas.
Spend nights in luxury Yeti Mountain Lodge and enjoy modern comforts like free Wifi, attached washroom, high-quality mattress, various cuisine, etc.
Full window seat to every passenger on helicopter, accompanied by the best guide & porters.
Enjoy breathtaking mountain views and diverse landscapes.
Helicopter flight between Kathmandu-Lukla, Lukla-Hotel Everest View & Kongde-Kala Patthar-Kathmandu.

How does the Everest circuit helicopter tour and Trek differ from the Everest base camp trek and Everest base camp helicopter tour?

Everest base camp trek and Everest base camp helicopter tour are the two favorite ways to explore the Khumbu region and reach the lap of the world's highest mountains. EBC trekking is a long 12 to 14 days or above trip. It requires good physical fitness, stamina, and prolonged walking hours for more than ten days.

On the other hand, the EBC helicopter tour is a 4-hour trip to the basecamp Everest. This is the ideal package for travelers who cannot trek to Everest base camp because of time limitations or looking for a last-minute adventure in the mountains.

These packages are very loved, but thousands of adventure hearts become part of it every year. So, the Everest Circuit Helicopter Tour lets one explore the Khumbu region and its wonders in an entirely distinct way. Unlike choosing between trekking or a helicopter tour, Everest Circuit Helicopter Tour combines both and keeps the Luxury journey relatively easy and short.

Everest Circuit Helicopter Tour and trek itinerary

Our Everest Circuit Helicopter Tour begins with a 45-minute helicopter flight from Kathmandu to Lukla airport (2,860 m). We'll pick you up from your hotel and drop you at the airport early in the morning for the helicopter flight. From Kathmandu, the helicopter takes off, and soon, you can see Ganesh Himal (7,422 m) and Langtang Lirung (7,234 m).

Gradually, flying over lush green hills and enjoying a breathtaking panorama of the snow-capped Himalayan mountain, we land at Lukla airport. We spend the night at Yeti Mountain Lodge in Lukla on this day. Lukla is the gateway to the Khumbu region. We'll explore the nearby areas and spend the day relishing the scenery.

The next day, we flew in a helicopter to Hotel Everest View (3,962 m). The flight will be around 15 minutes long from Lukla to Everest View Hotel. It is a luxury lodge known for the Mt. Everest view from all of its windows. The hotel’s contemporary interior and the wonderful setting amidst mountains & lush forests have won the hearts of a bazillion travelers.

From here, we descend to Namche Bazaar (3,440 m) to spend the night in the same chain of Yeti Mountain Lodge. Our day in Namche Bazaar will be full of fun activities. We explore the village and the museum. Meet with locals and get to see the daily lifestyle of Sherpas. Namche Bazaar has many modern services, including many cafes and restaurants.

On the third day of our Everest Circuit Helicopter Tour, we further trek to Kongde. Leaving Namche Bazaar, we descend on a steep trail through dense forests. Passing by small settlement areas, lush forests, and streams, we reach Jorsale (2,740 m). Here onwards, we cross several suspension bridges. The trail passes by villages like Monjo (2,835 m), Chhumowa (2,760 m), Bengkar (2,630 m), and Toktok (2,760 m).

Further, we follow an uphill route through forested woodland to Kongde village. We spent the night in Yeti Mountain Home. That's all for trekking. We end this very day relaxing. The next morning begins with an adventurous flight to Pheriche (4,371 m), where we may stop to adjust the helicopter weight if the group has more than three passengers.

The helicopter flight continues to Everest Base Camp (5,364 m) and ascends to Kala Patthar (5,644 m), where we land for 10 minutes. We do not land at EBC because of space issues and no views of Mt. Everest. Kala Patthar offers gorgeous sunrise and 360-degree views of the Himalayan mountains.

We cannot spend more than 10 minutes at Kala Patthar because of the risks of altitude sickness and flying over the Khumbu Glacier and Khumbu Icefall. At last, we see aerial views of the holy Gokyo Lake and gradually descend to Kathmandu. Our team will escort you to your hotel. Please take some time and leave your trip review.

Outline Itinerary for Everest Helicopter Circuit Tour

Day 01: Kathmandu to Lukla.

Day 02: Lukla to Everest View Hotel and descend to Namche Bazaar for an overnight stay.

Day 03: Namche to thame.

Day 04:Thame to Kongde

Day 05:We will take a short walk to the local peak of Farak Ri 4680 meters.

Day 06: Fly from Kongde to Pheriche to Kala Patthar and back to Kathmandu.

Everest Circuit Helicopter Tour and Trek is difficult?

Everest Circuit Helicopter Tour is an easy to moderate trip. It's a perfect package for beginner trekkers to introduce themselves to trekking in the Himalayas. The trail has a gentle pace and teaches you a lot about trekking without going overboard like other famous treks in the Khumbu region.

The trekking part is pretty doable by anyone with good health and can walk for 5 to 6 hours. No strenuous training is needed for Everest Circuit Helicopter Tour. Do some daily walking and activities that will increase your stamina to prepare for this trip.

Chance to get Altitude Sickness on Everest Circuit Helicopter Tour and Trek?

The elevation gain during the Everest Circuit Helicopter Tour is huge and quick. So, there are some chances of altitude sickness. However, we have designed our itinerary in a way that your body will automatically adjust to the altitude.

Moreover, as you'll have very low terrain pressure on your body while trekking, you'll not get extremely tired and be able to keep up with your pace. Our professional crew will take care of you and your health.

Everest Circuit Helicopter Tour Travel Insurance

It's always a good decision to get travel insurance if you are traveling in the Himalayas regardless of its difficulty level. Because the region is remote and untouched by modern cities and lacks basic infrastructure, if any medical emergency occurs during the trip, we have to air evacuate to a hospital in Kathmandu.

The chances of any such event are rare. Still, to be on the safe side, we recommend you get travel insurance for Everest Circuit Helicopter Tour. Include emergency air evacuation and medical bills in your travel insurance.

Best Time for Everest Circuit Helicopter Tour

The best time for Everest Circuit Helicopter Tour is spring and autumn. As this trip combines a helicopter commute, the weather should be stable. March to early May and October to early December has the best weather window for this adventurous journey in the Everest region.

The phenomenal climatic condition and clear, breezy days make the walk fantastic. There's no cloud whatsoever, so the views are stunning. You can see a sky full of stars at night. And the seasonal vegetation and flowers furthermore enhance the trekking route & the region.

Everest Circuit Helicopter Tour Cost

Everest Circuit Helicopter Tour is a costly trip. It's a luxury trip designed to accommodate the special needs of travelers who are looking for a lavish venture in the Himalayas. The Everest Circuit Helicopter Tour cost covers all the luxury lodge accommodations and three meals a day during the venture. Similarly, the package cost also covers permits, guide/porters expenses, helicopter commute charges, land transportation as per the itinerary, etc.

Everest Circuit Helicopter Tour Facilities in the mountains

You get most of the facilities during Everest Circuit Helicopter Tour because it's a luxury venture. There'll be no issue with wifi, hot shower, or various dishes. The room is well-designed with an attached washroom, so you'll have your private space.

We have most of our meals in luxury lodges, therefore the food quality and taste will be top-notch. Likewise, you'll get a cellular network at most places. Do carry extra cash with you to enjoy drinks and food out of offered meals.

A friendly guide and porters will accompany you during the trek. You'll only be carrying a backpack with your essentials. All other heavy stuff is carried by porters in duffel bags. Our on-field team is very kind and knowledgeable. You'll have a great time trekking with them.

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The Splendor of Everest From the Air With an Everest Circuit Helicopter Tour
I contacted Mountain Rock Treks for an Everest Circuit helicopter tour and trek after viewing a YouTube video of the Everest region. They responded to my email right away and verified my reservation. The flight from Lukla to Everest View hotel was fantastic. We left from the chopper in Kalapattar, where Everest and nearby peaks greeted us with cold air and beautiful snow. We especially want to thank Mr. Deepak for organizing this helicopter flight, trek, and sightseeing tour of Kathmandu.
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gudaPolandDecember 12, 2022
The Splendor of Everest From the Air With an Everest Circuit Helicopter Tour
I contacted Mountain Rock Treks for an Everest Circuit helicopter tour and trek after viewing a YouTube video of the Everest region. They responded to my email right away and verified my reservation. The flight from Lukla to Everest View hotel was fantastic. We left from the chopper in Kalapattar, where Everest and nearby peaks greeted us with cold air and beautiful snow. We especially want to thank Mr. Deepak for organizing this helicopter flight, trek, and sightseeing tour of Kathmandu.
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RajanKorea, Republic ofNovember 21, 2022