General

Gorakshep to Lukla By Helicopter (2024-25)

Gorakshep to Lukla By Helicopter, Gorakshep is the penultimate halt and town along the Everest Base Camp (EBC) trek route. The Gorakshep settlement sits 5,140 meters above sea level. If you prefer hiking, the EBC trek will take 14 days; however, if you want to save time, you may take a helicopter return to Lukla at an altitude of 2,860 meters. This will save a three to four-day downhill walk to Lukla. Similarly, you’ll enjoy both trekking and heli-riding experience in one vacation.

Dates & Cost – Gorakshep to Lukla By Helicopter

The Gorakshep to Lukla By Helicopter is an expensive adventure. The cost/price of the Gorakshep to Lukla By Helicopter is given in the table below.

Safety, Helicopter Model, and Weight Limit

Safety is a major consideration whenever or for whatever reason you use a helicopter service. We are here to provide helicopter service, but your safety is more important than anything else. That is why we take safety extremely seriously at Apricot Tours.

We have worked with reputable aviation operators with a decade of expertise, highly qualified pilots, and years of experience flying over the Himalayas and handling its unique weather conditions. They are trained flying instructors, extremely talented, and adhere to all safety procedures.

Every helicopter has a maximum approved takeoff weight determined by the helicopter manufacturer. So, depending on altitude and location, helicopters may carry between 350 and 500 kg of weight. Our helicopters can carry five people plus the pilot. We ensure optimum seat arrangement while also balancing the weight of the people.

Likewise, we fly AS 350 B3e helicopters, among the world’s safest helicopters. Eurocopter, France, the world’s top civil helicopter manufacturer, built these helicopters. These fleet series are superior in the aviation sector because of their power, dependability, comfort, luxury, smoothness, and significant safety benefits. It can fly at far higher altitudes than other single-engine helicopters. Furthermore, it offers significant simple landing and takeoff capabilities that require little effort in tiny landing areas and poor weather circumstances.

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Overview – Gorakshep to Lukla By Helicopter

This heli service will be an exciting experience since you will get to enjoy the scenic hike to EBC before returning to Lukla on an outstanding heli ride. This flight allows you to avoid the same path from Gorakshep to Lukla. It will save you time and energy while providing a spectacular bird’s-eye perspective of the high Himalayas of the Everest area.

This helicopter journey offers the possibility for adventure treks combined with luxury and exhilarating Heli flights. During this brief helicopter journey, you will be treated to an aerial glimpse of spectacular peaks such as Mt. Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Pumori, Amadablam, and many more. This short mountain flight provides an opportunity to see the breathtaking Everest area from a variety of views. This helicopter service is performed by our skilled pilots and crew members. Shortening your EBC itinerary will save you time and lessen the level of difficulty.

Likewise, the EBC climb is one of Nepal’s highest altitude treks, therefore there is a danger of knee injury and altitude sickness. So, if you become wounded or suffer from mountain sickness during your journey, you may take this helicopter flight back to Lukla. Furthermore, most people have knee difficulties, which makes downhill areas difficult to navigate. In this instance, passengers can also take a helicopter down to Lukla. You’ll spend 20 minutes in the skies admiring the Everest region’s magnificent scenery and stunning vistas.