4-Hour Everest Helicopter Tour from Kathmandu with Kala Patthar

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Scenic helicopter flight from Kathmandu to Lukla, Kala Patthar, and Everest Base Camp
• 02 Land at Kala Patthar to take pictures and observe the Everest Himalayan peaks
• 03 Helicopter rounds over Everest Base Camp for close-up aerial views
• 04 Breakfast stop at Hotel Everest View with Everest in sight

Not much of a hiker? Don't have 15 days to spend on hiking? You don't have to miss out on the breathtaking view of Mount Everest. Take this express helicopter tour to the top and enjoy a delicious breakfast with Everest in view.

You don't have to miss out on the breathtaking view of Mount Everest.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Kathmandu, Mount Everest, Everest Base Camp-South, Lukla, Kala Patthar

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Helicopter Flight to Lukla, Kala Patthar, and Everest Base Camp

• 6:00 am - Arrive at the airport and check in.

• 6:30 am - Take a 45-minute flight to Lukla Airport for refueling.

• Continue to Kala Patthar viewpoint and Everest Base Camp.

• Land and step out of the helicopter to take pictures and observe the Everest Himalayan peaks. The helicopter will make rounds around Base Camp and then take you to Hotel Everest View for breakfast.

• 10:30 am - Take a 45-minute flight to Kathmandu from Lukla.

• 11:30 am - Departure.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Helicopter flight with two stops

• Ground transfers

• Expert pilot

What's Not Included

• Breakfast at Everest View Hotel

• Everest National Park fees

What to bring

• Once you get there, it will be sunshine on Everest most of the time, but in case it is cloudy, it will be freezing cold. You only need the following things on the flight:

• Windproof down jacket

• Trousers and sun hat

• Sun lotion and sunglasses

• A bottle of water and toilet paper

• Camera and mobile phone

• Passport copy

Know before you go

• Normally, the weather stays clear during the morning, even in the monsoon period. In case of bad weather and the helicopter does not fly, you will be refunded.
• The best months for the trek to Everest Base Camp are March, April, May, September, October, and November, but the helicopter flight tour to Everest can be done at any time of year.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Kathmandu, Nepal

Tour start

Kathmandu 44600, Nepal

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.