Full-Day Mount Everest Helicopter Tour to Kala Patthar from Kathmandu

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Scenic helicopter flight from Kathmandu to the Everest region
• 02 Lovely views of the Khumbu Glacier between the Everest and Lhotse-Nuptse range
• 03 Landing at Kala Patthar for a sight of a lifetime
• 04 Journey through the famous Sherpa hill town area of Lukla

Behold the magnificent sights of Mount Everest and the world's highest mountain range from a perfect vantage point on this helicopter tour from Kathmandu. Fly over the Everest region to admire lovely views of the Khumbu Glacier, set between the Everest and Lhotse-Nuptse range, and reach Kala Patthar for a sight to remember for a lifetime.

Marvel at the lovely views of the Khumbu Glacier, located in the middle of the Everest and Lhotse-Nuptse range.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Kathmandu, Mount Everest, Lukla, Kala Patthar

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Kathmandu to Lukla and Kala Patthar Helicopter Experience

• Depart early in the morning from Kathmandu Domestic Airport to Lukla along with your Mt. Everest tour guide. The Everest area is most famous for its Sherpa hill town.

• Enjoy a 4-5 hour helicopter flight.

• Marvel at the lovely views of the Khumbu Glacier, located in the middle of the Everest and Lhotse-Nuptse range.

• Reach Kala Patthar to savour the sight of a lifetime.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Airport pick-up and drop-off by a private vehicle

• 4-5 hours helicopter flight

• Company service charges

• English-speaking Mt. Everest tour guide

What's Not Included

• National Park fee

• Breakfast in Syangboche

• Personal interests

Know before you go

• Check availability of the trip start dates and costs for a day tour of Everest Base Camp by helicopter.

• Please contact for a customized departure date.

• Important note: Spending only around five minutes in Kala Patthar will help prevent altitude sickness. The helicopter will be on standby at Kala Patthar; therefore, it is technically impossible to spend more than the allocated time.

• Group size: A minimum of 05 persons is required.

• Emergency oxygen is available inside the helicopter. Personal use of the oxygen cylinder outside the helicopter is available at an additional cost.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Domestic Terminal Building, Kathmandu, Nepal

Tour start

Trivhuwan International Airport Domestic Terminal, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.