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The Lukla Kalapathar (EBC) Helicopter Tour is a perfect way to get a taste of Everest in just one day. The natural beauty of the Khumbu area is best enjoyed from above, where you can take in the whole panorama of the snow-capped Himalayas, glaciers, and Sherpa villages.
USD 4000
MKA-1149
1
1-5 people
Strenuous
Included (B,L, D)
Private Vehicle & Flight
Hotel & Guest House
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Mar-May / Sep-Dec
Kathmandu
Kathmandu
16 to 79 years old
4 to 5 hours walk every day
Live Guide/Instructor
The Everest Base Camp (EBC) - Lukla - Kalapathar Helicopter Tour with Landing presents stunning views of the Himalayan range's snow-capped peaks. It's ideal for travelers who don't have the time or money to trek for days on end. People with physical disabilities, as well as the elderly, will enjoy a 4-5-hour helicopter trip to Nepal's Everest Base Camp.
The Lukla Kalapathar (EBC) Helicopter Tour is a perfect way to get a taste of Everest in just one day. The natural beauty of the Khumbu area is best enjoyed from above, where you can take in the whole panorama of the snow-capped Himalayas, glaciers, and Sherpa villages.
The adventure starts in Kathmandu with a spectacular aerial helicopter tour. From your room, our agent will take you to the International Airport. After nearly an hour of travel, the helicopter arrives in Lukla for refueling.
To get the most from your trek, and to stay safe, it is important to follow acclimatization guidelines. At Makalu Adventure, whenever possible, we follow the acclimatization formula set out by Drs Jim Duff and Peter Gormly; experts in Wilderness Medicine. "Above 2000m, altitude illness is a possibility and above 2500m it becomes common".
"As a rough guide, above 2500m the maximum daily height gain between sleeping altitudes should not exceed 400m, with a rest day every third day or after every 1000m of sleeping ascent".
"Avoid overexertion and breathlessness while acclimatizing, stay well hydrated, avoid alcohol, excess caffeine, salt and protein, your diet should be 70% carbohydrate above 3500m".
Makalu Adventure has been trading for over 28 years; is one of the leading trek and expedition agents in Nepal and is used as in-country agent by several international adventure companies. At the helm is Mohan Lamsal (MD) assisted by head trekking guide Tenging Sherpa and head climbing guide Sanu Sherpa. Teni started trekking as a porter aged 14 and has hiked every trail in Nepal, many times! Sanu Sherpa has the distinction of having climbed all 14, 8,000m peaks, twice! Mohan Lamsal is not only MD of Makalu Adventure, he is also the General Secretary of the Nepal Mountaineering Association. You are in safe hands with Makalau Adventure.
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