By Nepal Chopper, Helicopter Charter Company 29 Mar 2023
Best Time For Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour
Being close to Mt. Everest on a helicopter tour must be the best time of the year. And the best time for Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour with landing at Kala Patthar is Autumn, from October to December, and Spring, from March to May.
The ideal weather, cozy temperature, crystal clear viewing, daily fixed departures, and breathtaking world's highest mountains in Autumn and Spring make one day's Everest Helicopter Tour experience unmatched.
Why to book Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour in Spring and Autumn?
Even though Everest Helicopter Tour is doable all year round, only some days on the flight offer the best glimpses of mountains and terrain. A few factors make Spring and Autumn months the best time for Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour.
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Snow Capped mountains at their best elegance.
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Easy to find groups joining helicopter flights at the most affordable rates.
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Stable weather conditions with the best visibility.
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The warm temperature at the base camp and Kala Patthar.
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Rain-free days with 100% fixed departure helicopter flights.
Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour in March, April, and May
Flying to Everest Base Camp on a helicopter in March gives you the taste of mountains and the lush vegetation of Sagarmatha National Park. Hence, Spring is one of the best times for Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour for amazing mountains and sightseeing experience.
In March, mountains become most elegant with thick deposited winter snow on a clear viewing day. Early March is when you can expect the snow over the terrain past Namche Bazaar. And below Namche, you'll see the cheerful outlook with fresh greenery, a clear perspective, and a joyous atmosphere.
Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour in Spring may feel like a tour to the most beautiful place on earth. You'll see the scintillating Everest, the beautiful Sherpa settlements, and the semi-alpine greenery all in one frame, just like a frame from a wonderland movie.
The unobstructed viewing pleasure of the world's highest mountain, Mt. Everest, alongside Makalu and Lhotse in Spring, is indescribable. You have to be there to experience thrilling and satisfying glimpses of mountains.
The temperature in March, April, and May at Everest Base Camp averages around 15 degrees as May month becomes slightly warmer. March can still be colder during the daytime, with temperatures around 10 degrees celsius.
Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour in September, October, and November
The busiest time for one day Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour with a landing at Kala Patthar is Autumn, from September to November. However, many travelers also fly to Everest in mid-September.
The Autumn colors of Sagarmatha National Park from a helicopter can be the heart stealer. On a clear weather day in November, the cascading milky Dudh Koshi River and treeline till Tengboche work as an appetizer for your Everest helicopter tour. And the heaven of mountains unfolds as you fly past Dingboche and Pheriche.
Autumn is when an individual traveler finds a handful of the group joining flights to Everest. Because rain-free days, clear weather viewing experience, no flight delays or cancellations, and unforgettable glimpses of Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Makalu, Pumori, Island Peak, etc., make the trip one of a kind.
Everest Helicopter Tour in December, January, and February
Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour in December, January, and February are doable, but the weather often turns bad during these months. It barely rains, but the thick snowfall and overcast often ruin the viewing experience of the Everest Helicopter Tour.
The temperature lowers to -10 degrees during the daytime at Everest Base Camp in mid-winter. On top, the thick snow with mild wind can make you shiver. But, with fleece and one down jacket, you can stay warm throughout the flight.
Apart from the cold and some bad weather days, one day Everest Helicopter Tour with a landing at Kala Patthar can be your ultimate tour. If you fly over Everest in winter, you'll get the rare opportunity of witnessing the entire landscape covered in snow. And watching Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, and Ama Dablam blanketed with thick snow makes every penny worth it.
Everest Helicopter Tour in June, July, and August
June, July, and August are not the best time for Everest Base Camp Helicopter Flight Tour with landing. Even though it's doable all around the year, summer months are not recommended for the best viewing experience.
The frequent rain from June to August often postpones flights for weeks. And even if you want to fly in such conditions, you won't have a wholesome sightseeing experience. Also, finding fixed departure groups often becomes difficult for those looking for a group to join Everest Helicopter Flights.
The temperature in Summer becomes warmer at Everest Base Camp, with an average daytime temperature of 15 degrees Celsius in summer. The lower regions like Lukla and Namche remain much more generous, with temperatures around 20 degrees Celsius.
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