Viewing the peaks of Himalayas may be the dream for many but all of them can not climb those mighty peaks. Reaching to the summit of Mount Everest is possible for only few but with helicopter tour to Everest, almost anyone can dream of reaching at that height. You can view the remote corners of Himalayas with ease. Actually, helicopter needs only little landing space. Hiring a helicopter for sightseeing is a popular tourist activity in Nepal. One can hire a helicopter to any destination and at any time of the day.

Helicopter tour to Everest in Nepal is a very intriguing and advantageous activity for those who do not have much time to spare or they can not climb those heights. Everest tour on Helicopter is a boon for these tourists who can not go to Everest otherwise but want to experience that heavenly panorama.
Helicopter is used not only for tourist activities, it is also used for other practical purposes like trekking, Mountaineering expeditions, technical and scientific works and more.

In private sector, currently there are two types of helicopters which are used for this purpose. Most often, you will see the mighty Russian made MI-17 helicopter. This large helicopter, resembling like a big bird, can carry four tons of cargo or 22 passengers. For reaching the altitudes of over 5000 m, this craft is suitable. This copter has actually landed at Everest Base Camp. Under extreme conditions also, this helicopter is known to provide excellent utility and stability.

Another craft which is used for Helicopter ride to Everest is French made Ecureuil AS35OB series. This is smaller helicopter but it is more maneuverable. It gives good visibility of the sights. Its latest model can land at 6.100 m. This helicopter is like a sports car of the rotor world. It is quiet and smooth. People feel better stability inside it. This comfortable, wide bodied helicopter can carry 5 passengers at a time. This helicopter is perfect for viewing heights of Himalayas. Tour duration is one day.

Helicopter landed on the top of Mount Everest on May 14th, 2005 for the first time. It was a serial Ecureuil/A Star AS 350 B3 piloted by the Eurocopter X test pilot Didier Delsalle. The altitude was 8,850 meters.