Namche to Kathmandu Helicopter Flight

Overview

Namche is an amazing place at 3440M. It was popular with its name Namche bazaar. Back in the day, it used to be a shopping centre for local people in the Everest region. Now it has become a modern town with many modern facilities with live music, bar, shops, nice hotels, ATMs, Banks, etc.
Namche is very popular for acclimatization. One extra day at Namche will allow your body to get used to the altitude. You can also trek to Khunde and Thame surrounding villages on your free day. From the viewpoint of Namche, you will see Mt Everest for the first time in your trek. Then afterwards, you will follow the Giant Mountain to reach the base camp. Similarly, On the way back, you will stay one night at Namche again. Usually, trekkers celebrate the night in Namche for the successful trip completion.

Our Namche to Kathmandu helicopter Flight will pick you up at Namche at drop you at Lukla. You will fly over Phakding and Monjo and reach Lukla Airport, where you will stop for refueling. Then, after refueling, the helicopter will take off towards Kathmandu. Lukla to Kathmandu is a 45 mins flight on a helicopter. You will fly over many hillside farmlands and local villages. Meanwhile, The views are astonishing. If the weather is challenging, your pilot will follow the river. Usually, riversides do not have mist or clouds, and the route is visible.

Reasons to take Namche to Lukla Helicopter

– You want to Save time
– If you are in an emergency
– You are tired or sick
– You want to experience the helicopter ride

Namche to Kathmandu helicopter flight Cost

Namche to Kathmandu Helicopter costs USD 700 per person on a shared helicopter. A private flight costs USD 2800 in total for up to 5 pax (total of 450 KGS with baggage)

Add-ons
Add-ons are available for private flights only. For example, you can add to fly to Everest base camp and then back to Lukla. It will cost you an extra USD 800 – 1000 in total, depending upon the number of passengers.

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What our expert recommends on taking Namche to Kathmandu helicopter

– Namche to Kathmandu helicopter is one of the best options to take the flight back to Kathmandu. Travelers in the Everest region aim to complete their trek route with their feet. Trekkers come from different corners of the world, and the first thing they set up in their minds is to make the whole trek on foot. At the same time, time and energy can create difficulties for their dream of walking the trail on foot. Many people fly from Gorekshep to Lukla or Gorekshep to Kathmandu to make it easier. But if you have a little bit more time, you can take helicopter from Namche on your way back. Namche is the last stop until you reach back to Lukla. Trekking to Namche makes your trek complete by foot. Take a helicopter ride experience, saves you two days, and skip the possibility of getting stranded in Lukla due to bad weather.
Those who wish to finish the trek on foot and still want to take a helicopter ride back. We highly recommend you to take this flight.