A helicopter flight from Gorakshep to Lukla offers a quick and scenic exit from the Everest region. Located at 5,164 meters, Gorakshep is the last settlement before Everest Base Camp. The trek back to Lukla usually takes three days, but a helicopter ride cuts this down to about 20–25 minutes.
This flight is ideal for trekkers who are short on time, exhausted, or affected by altitude. Helicopter services are available year-round, weather permitting. Clear mornings are the best time to fly due to favorable wind and visibility conditions. Most helicopters used are 5-seaters, suitable for small groups or private charters.
The aerial view during the flight is breathtaking. You’ll see glaciers, snow-capped peaks like Pumori and Ama Dablam, and lush valleys as you descend. The change in terrain is rapid and impressive—from the high-altitude desert of Gorakshep to the green hills of Lukla.
Booking can be done through trekking agencies, hotels, or online platforms. Prices vary depending on group size and urgency. Solo passengers often join shared flights to reduce costs. Emergency evacuations are also possible for altitude sickness or injury, coordinated through insurance or local operators.
Packing light is crucial, as helicopters have strict weight limits. Expect to bring just a backpack and essentials. Lukla’s airport sits at 2,860 meters, where you can catch a fixed-wing flight back to Kathmandu.
A helicopter from Gorakshep to Lukla provides comfort, safety, and incredible views. It’s a practical and memorable option for concluding your Everest trek.
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Pat
We decided to fly by helicopter from Namche Bazaar to Kathmandu. This avoided having to walk to Lukla and then having a long bumpy ride from Ramechhap airport back into Kathmandu. Also then we could get a flight from Kathmandu airport to Pokhara. All the arrangements were made by Easy Flight Travel. We were escorted up to the helipad and helped into the helicopter. I would definitely recommend Easy Flight Travel to anyone wanting to organise travel from Namche Bazaar
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Paul T
Raju from Easy Flight Travel is honest reliable and very friendly to deal with.
You can trust him to arrange a flight, recommend a hotel, or carry out safe honest mony change. What he agrees to will happen.
Highly recommended.
Raju was efficient and helpful in booking our helicopter from Namche Bazaar to Kathmandu and our flight onto Pokhara. He was there in the morning to escort us and to carry a pack up to the helicopter pad. The flight was delayed, but he waited with us and was in contact with the company, checking on when the flight would arrive.