Gorakshep to Lukla Helicopter Flight - 20 Minutes

Gorakshep to Lukla Helicopter Flight Overview

Have you ever imagined how lovely and amazing it would be to get a Gorakshep to Lukla Helicopter Flight after an exhilarating trek to the Everest Base Camp?

Starting with the trek from Lukla at 2840 meters to reaching Kalapatthar at 5545 meters, Everest region trekking certainly is a decent exercise and strain to anyone's body and mind. However, while returning, you can simply skip all those walks just by getting a helicopter flight from Gorakshep to Lukla.

Gorakshep to Lukla Helicopter Flight is a 30-minute-long helicopter ride in the Everest region. This flight is perfect for anyone who seeks some luxury after a challenging and heart-popping walk to 5545 meters. Reaching such a high altitude is certainly a challenging task and you might want to relax while returning. In such a case, most of the trekkers choose the Helicopter flight from Gorakshep to Lukla without any second thoughts.

Green Valley Nepal Treks offers an exciting, relaxing, and amazing helicopter ride to trekkers who do not want to walk down the same path they followed whiletrekking to the Everest Base Camp. Nevertheless, there are also chances of altitude sickness or other issues causing challenges to walk down to Lukla.

We generally offer two types of packages for the Helicopter flight from Gorakshep to Lukla. You can either book a helicopter for a private group. Besides, you can also add yourself to another pre-existing group with fewer people than the threshold criteria.

A helicopter that flies from Gorakshep to Lukla can accommodate 5 people easily on a shuttle flight. Besides, helicopters can even fly in situations where planes get canceled.

Getting on a helicopter flight from Gorakshep to Lukla takes you over several beauties of the Khumbu region. You get the most amazing bird-eye view of different villages habituated by the Sherpa people, tradition-influenced lifestyle, houses, and vegetation of the locals.

Besides, the most remote part of the Khumbu region with no life at all also catches your eye. It takes you around 10 days to reach the Everest Base Camp. Therefore, a helicopter flight to Lukla from Gorakshep is a perfect way to escape around 4-5 more walking expeditions.

We offer another option, the Gorakhshep to Kathmandu Helicopter Flight if you are willing to bypass the risky airplane travel from Lukla to Kathmandu.

Benefits of Booking Gorakshep to Lukla Helicopter Flight with us

One of the most difficult parts of a journey for travelers is to choose a trustworthy travel agency. To make that easy, you can simply go for the Green Valley Nepal Treks. Booking the Helicopter flight from Gorakshep to Lukla can be highly advantageous for you.

Let's check out some of the major benefits, we offer during Gorakshep to Lukla Helicopter flight:

• Green Valley Nepal Treks offers the most reasonable price for the Helicopter flight from Gorakshep to Lukla.
• We make sure that the helicopters are highly secured, safe, and led by extremely seasoned pilots for a peak level of passenger safety.
• In the case of an emergency evacuation, we ensure bare minimum delays and cancelation.
• Before onboarding the flight, the pilots and the guides provide important and insightful instructions to the trekkers.
• We check the safety measures in a very detailed manner and make sure that the helicopter also consists of oxygen masks.
• The pilots are also very cooperative and offer as much assistance and cooperation as they can afford.
• In case of flight delays due to major unforeseen circumstances, we make sure to arrange the earliest flight for the trekkers.
• We offer both private as well as group-sharing helicopter flights that the trekkers can choose as per their preferences.

What You Can Expect from Gorakshep to Lukla Helicopter Flight?

• Trekkers can expect a luxurious, easy, and relaxing return from the Everest Base Camp to Lukla to get a plane flight to Kathmandu.
• Expect a gorgeous aerial view of the beauties and amazement of the Khumbu region, different peaks, valleys, and remote areas that might not be seen from the land.
• A Heli flight from Gorakshep to Lukla is also a more convenient and hassle-free way to return from the EBC trek with bare minimum chances of flight cancelation or delays.
• You can expect to save around 4-5 days with this heli flight that you would have to dedicate to trekking.
• You are in for a completely new and relaxing yet adventurous heli flight over the Himalayas of Nepal.
• Expect yourself to be accompanied by the most seasoned and professional pilots with many years of experience flying in the Khumbu region.
• We assure you that the trekkers can expect a lovely way to escape from the physical strain of walking the same path downwards that took you to the Everest Base Camp.

For Whom Gorakshep to Lukla Helicopter Flight is Suitable?

The Gorakshep to Lukla helicopter flight can be suitable for a wide range of individuals, who are trekking in the Khumbu region.

• Trekkers Short on Time: Trekking in the Everest region can be a multi-day adventure, but a helicopter flight from Gorakshep can whisk you back to Lukla in about 30 minutes, saving you 4 to 5 days of walking through the hazardous route.
• Trekkers with Physical Limitations: The trekking route back down from Everest Base Camp can be challenging, especially for those with altitude sickness or other physical limitations. Gorakshep to Lukla helicopter flight eliminates the need to hike back down.
• Luxury Travelers: If you are looking for a more luxurious way to experience the Everest region, a helicopter flight is a great option. You will get stunning views of the Himalayas without having to rough it on the trail.
• View the Everest Region with a Different Perspective: A Gorakshep to Lukla helicopter ride offers a breathtaking view of Mount Everest and other adjacent well-known peaks. You don't have to walk back to Lukla along the same path to catch a flight from Lukla to Kathmandu to take in the aerial view of the snow-capped mountains and verdant surroundings.

Preparation for Gorakshep to Lukla Helicopter Flight

• Book your Flight in Advance: Especially during peak trekking seasons (March-May and September-November), helicopter flights can fill up quickly. Be sure to book your flight well in advance to secure your spot.
• Check the weather: Helicopter flights are weather-dependent and can be canceled due to high winds, snow, or fog. Check the weather forecast for Gorakshep before your flight, and be prepared for a possible delay.
• Be acclimatized: Gorakshep is located at a high altitude (5,164 meters), so it's important to be properly acclimatized before flying. This means spending several days trekking at lower altitudes to allow your body to adjust to the thin air.
• Pack light: There are weight restrictions on helicopter flights, so be sure to pack light. You will only be able to bring a small backpack with you on the flight. Leave any non-essential items at your lodge in Gorakshep.
• What to wear: Dress warmly for your flight. Even in summer, temperatures at high altitudes can be cold. Wear layers of clothing that you can easily add or remove, as well as sturdy shoes. Sunglasses and a hat are also recommended, as the sun's rays are stronger at high altitudes.

Gorakshep to Lukla Helicopter Flight Cost 2024 and 2025

Green Valley Nepal Treks has operated numerous flights from Gorakshep to Lukla receiving maximum numbers of positive responses from the clients. One of the major plus points that many travelers point out about us is that we offer the most reasonable cost for the Gorakshep to Lukla Flight.

We have also come up with the most reasonable and affordable Gorakshep to Lukla Helicopter Flight Cost for 2024 and 2025. However, let us make it clear that there are different prices as per the group size: 

• Gorakshep to Lukla Helicopter Flight Costs start at USD 500 per person, and it might increase to USD 1800 based on group size.

If you are in your group and want to experience a heli ride in the Everest region, we recommend you go for the private helicopter flight from Gorakshep to Lukla. You can think that the private helicopter flight belongs to you.

Therefore, you can simply decide the time and do not need to exhaust yourself trying to reach the airstrip on time with fear of missing the flight.

Though a little more expensive than the sharing flights, private helicopter flights are the best way to go from Gorakshep to Lukla. You can be in the company of your buddies and enjoy the fullest.