Normally not possible. But it was happened at once but the helicopter was designed by very low weight by removing all the body structure of helicopter. You can take a helicopter to the Mt. Everest summit but it has some limitations. Most helicopters are designed to operate at around 10,000 feet. Everest summit is 29,028 ft.
How much does a helicopter tour cost in Nepal?
Based on the helicopter flight time and distance cost varies. Everest helicopter tour cost around USD 3800 per charter and group joining cost USD 1000. Annapurna Helicopter tour cost on group joining is around USD 350 per person from Pokhara.
Can I buy helicopter in Nepal?
Individual person can not buy helicopter in Nepal. Only registered helicopter company can buy helicopter in Nepal.
How much does a helicopter cost in Nepal?
The helicopter cost depends on the helicopter company and model. Eurocopter B3E helicopter cost around USD 2500000 to buy in Nepal.
Which is the best time for helicopter tour in Nepal?
Helicopter flghts are operated on clear days. Visibility and weather should be good to fly. In Nepal March, April, May and October, November, December are the best months for helicopter tour in the Himalayas.
How long does it takes to reach Everest Base Camp by Helicopter?
It takes about one and half hour to reach Everest Base Camp from Kathmandu. It lands at Lukla first and flies to Everest Base Camp or Kalapathar for Mount Everest view.
How many persons can fly by helicopter at a time?
It cost about USD 4000 per charter from Kathmandu to Everest Base Camp.
Can I share a helicopter with other people?
It takes about one and half hour to reach Everest Base Camp from Kathmandu. It lands at Lukla first and flies to Everest Base Camp or Kalapathar for Mount Everest view.
How long does it takes to reach Everest Base Camp by Helicopter?
If you want to fly in spring and autumn season, you might share the helicopter with other people. But the sharing date might be different then your date. Please share our fixed departure dates.
In which place does the helicopter lands during Everest helicopter flight?
The helicopter lands at Lukla airport helipad, Syangboche and Kalapathar during EBC helicopter flight.
How much weight does a helicopter can carry to Everest Base Camp?
In lower attitude upto around 4500 meters above the sea level, it can carry 450kg weight.
How long time takes to reach Lukla by helicopter?
It takes 45 to 50 minutes time to reach Lukla from Kathmandu.
