Pheriche to Kathmandu Helicopter Flight

8:00 AM – Pickup from Pheriche Helipad (4,371 m)

Your journey begins at the Pheriche helipad, one of the key stops along the Everest Base Camp trekking route. After check-in procedures and a safety briefing, board the helicopter for your return flight to Kathmandu.

8:15 AM – Scenic Flight Through the Khumbu Region

Take off from Pheriche and fly south through the spectacular Khumbu Valley. Along the way, enjoy incredible aerial views of:

Dingboche
Tengboche Monastery
Namche Bazaar
Dudh Koshi Valley
Traditional Sherpa villages
Forested hills and mountain landscapes

The flight provides a remarkable perspective of the trekking route that would otherwise take several days to descend on foot.

8:45 AM – Refueling Stop at Lukla (If Required)

Depending on aircraft type, passenger load, and weather conditions, the helicopter may make a brief technical stop at Lukla Airport for refueling before continuing to Kathmandu.

9:00 AM – Continue Flight to Kathmandu

Depart Lukla and continue toward Kathmandu, flying above Nepal's rolling hills, river valleys, forests, and terraced farmland.

9:15–9:30 AM – Arrival in Kathmandu

Land at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu and transfer to your hotel or onward destination.

Your helicopter flight concludes with spectacular memories of the Everest region while saving several days of trekking and providing one of the most scenic return journeys in Nepal.