Kathmandu to Lukla Helicopter Flight

The Kathmandu to Lukla Helicopter Flight is the easiest and most pleasant way to reach your trekking destinations. Although, the scheduled flights operate in the best seasons of the year.

The airplanes require runways and enough parking space for the plane to land in Lukla or other mountainous airport. But taking a Helicopter Flight to Lukla allows you to enjoy more of the Himalayan range of snow peaks.

The Helicopter Flight to Lukla from Kathmandu, although it does not operate on a daily routine basis. Only on demand by the interested passengers to reach the destinations on time as per the itinerary for trekking duration.

The Helicopter can be shared or chartered as per the demand and choice of the trekkers and adventurers. The Helicopter is well equipped with spacious and comfortable seats for a maximum of 4-5 passengers.

The pleasure of flying in a Helicopter is purely a joy ride overlooking the grand scenery of the country’s dramatic landscapes.

Overlooking the beautiful scenery of rolling green hills covered in dense forests of pine, oaks, and rhododendrons trees. As well as observe the traditional and rural farm villages and towns with a series of farm terraces.

The views of Himalayan peaks appear as the Helicopter lifts off from the Helipad. Then, flying, high-facing stunning views of Ganesh and Manaslu Himal towards the west with Langtang and Jugal Himal towards the north. Enjoy the breathtaking panorama of the Himalayan range of white peaks as the Helicopter heads east. The mountains seen from the comfort of a helicopter are the majestic peaks of Gaurishankar, Melung Tse with Numbur Himal. The Helicopter heads further east above the Solo-Khumbu areas and over the scenic hills of Pikey and Lamjura-La. Then, enjoy the views of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, and Mt. Makalu with an array of Khumbu Himal Peaks.

Slowly, the Helicopter heads lower above the Dudh Koshi River to land close to the runways at Lukla’s Helipad. After a scenic Helicopter Flight from Kathmandu to Lukla. Enjoy the closer views of the mountains and high hills surrounding Lukla town and its small airport. At Lukla, get transferred to respective lodges for warm refreshments before starting the journeys to various high destinations around Khumbu. Passengers can continue from Lukla to other high trekking destinations or return back to Kathmandu on the same Helicopter.

DETAILED SHORT ITINERARY OF FLIGHT TO LUKLA FROM KATHMANDU:

Flight Time: 6:30 am to a maximum of 7:30 am.
Landing by approx. 7:30 am. Maximum of 8:30 am.

Get ready by 5:30 a.m. for the pick up from the hotel, Himalayan Friendly staff will receive you. For a short transfer to Kathmandu Domestic Airport, which opens from 6 a.m. onwards. On arrival heading towards the airport terminal and at the respective Helicopter airlines counters. After getting hold of the boarding pass, proceed for security check, (pen knife, sharp items, cigarette lighters and matches are not allowed to carry on the hand-bags). Wait for the announcement for the flight time, then short walk or drive to the Helipad. Greeted by the pilot and airlines staff, with introduction of names of the pilot and other group members.

Then get on board on a spacious seated small Helicopter for the flight to enchantment. As you fasten the seat belts and seated at comfort on the back of the pilot. Passengers can also enjoy sitting next to the pilot in front, when in absence of co-pilot. On taking off from the Helipad, enjoy the panorama of Kathmandu city and the valley surrounded by tiers of hills. Then overlooking the views of Himalayan range of peaks from Langtang and Jugal with Ganesh Himal. As far as Manaslu Himal in the west, as the helicopter diverts east flying parallel along the Himalayan range. Includes views of Gaurishankar, Melung Tse and Numbur peaks with dramatic views of Nepal rural country landscapes.
As the Helicopter get closer flying over the high hills of Lamjura-La and Pikey Peak, entering the Solu Khumbu sky. Then the chopper heads north direct to land at Lukla with grand views of Mt. Everest, Lhotse and Nuptse peaks.

Slowly the Helicopter makes a soft and safe landing close to Lukla’s airport runways. Where the Helipad is located near the town of famous Lukla, the gateway to various treks and adventures. Enjoy the views of Kongde and Naulekh Himal that surrounds the Lukla town and the airport. Having time for refreshment and snacks, for a short while at given time by the pilot. An opportunity to observe the local cultures of the Sherpa native of Khumbu and Everest region.

After an enjoyable moment then get on board for the flight back to Kathmandu on the same scenic route. On reaching Kathmandu, a short drives brings you back to your hotels for late breakfast or early lunch.  

HELICOPTERS VARIOUS MODEL TYPES TO FLY FROM KATHMANDU TO LUKLA:

From the past few decades of time, as the influx of trekkers, adventurers and mountaineers have increased in mass numbers. Similarly, private Helicopters have established to cater the needs and requirements of visitors to high Khumbu and Everest region. Including other mountainous destinations around the Nepal Himalayas.

Flight time 6:30 a.m. or 7 a.m. Take off from Kathmandu airport.

About the Helicopters types of model. The smaller chopper suitable for mountainous regions around the Himalayas are AS 350 B series of helicopters of Euro-Copter. Manufactured in France, it is popular all over the world and Ecureuil model or similar types. It also depends on the group size to operates various types and models of a helicopters. For more than 5 people, the pilot will shuttle to and from Lukla and Kathmandu.

The Helicopter features:

Fail-Safe Design, Comfortable Seating Arrangements, 5 seats excluding Pilot Suitable for all types of helicopter missions, fly up to an altitude above
6,000 meters or 16,985 feet. Average hours on Helicopter Tour 3-4 hours.

Normally these types of models helicopter can carry maximum of 6 passengers, it also depending upon the altitude wise. However, larger Helicopter like MI-17, HAL Dhruv or Puma can carry maximum of 8-10 passengers. As well as to carry cargoes, mostly used by the Nepali Army, less for commercial services.

The Helicopter flight destinations and distance, is essential to consider when planning a trip by air travel. Typically, piston-engine helicopters have an average capacity of 200-350 miles or 222 km to 560 km, the gas-turbine powered chopped can fly more further at approx. 300 to 450 miles or 483 km to 725 km.

A one-way nonstop flight from Kathmandu to Lukla takes nearly an hour or less hours. At the distance between Kathmandu and Lukla is 135 km or 84 miles.

The Best Seasons for Helicopter Flight to Lukla from Kathmandu:

The best seasons for Helicopter Flight to Lukla are spring and autumn/fall.
The spring begins in March and ends in May, a lively time for pleasant flights and scenic views.

Most days are fine and clear, with enough sunshine hours from 6 a.m. onward until the Helicopter tour completes. It can get overcast in the late morning sometimes, with chances of light snowfalls. Days are much longer with sunlight hours, but cold mornings. Depending upon the altitude, with stops at a certain height. Spring is the best time when wildflowers are in seasonal bloom, especially the rhododendrons of various species. Around, the hills of Solu Khumbu district.

The next best season is autumn/fall, when most mornings are bright, with sunny days for clear views. Autumn/fall starts from September to November, one of the high seasons in Nepal for outdoor activities.

The morning is fine, with a crystal clear blue sky, and morning times are cold, and chances of light snowfall sometimes. The helicopter tour, can also be enjoyed during the winter times of Christmas and New Year Holidays.
Mornings with bright and sunny days for clear views, but with cold temperatures in the morning, along with wind chill factor.