Fly above the Khumbu Valley, land at Kala Patthar at 5,550m and have breakfast at the world's highest hotel. One morning. One lifetime.
The Everest Helicopter Tour is the most time-efficient way to experience the Khumbu region. Departing from Kathmandu at dawn, the flight passes above terraced hills, Sherpa villages and glacial valleys before landing at Kala Patthar at 5,550m for a 15 to 20 minute stop with Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse and the Khumbu Icefall directly in view. A breakfast stop at the Everest View Hotel at 3,880m follows, with mountain views across the terrace. The entire experience takes 4 to 5 hours. It is perfect for those with limited time, physical constraints, or anyone who wants Everest alongside a full Nepal itinerary without the 12-day trek commitment.
05:30 AM Hotel pick-up and transfer to Kathmandu airport Private transfer from your Kathmandu hotel to the domestic terminal. Check-in and pre-flight weight check. 06:00 AM Pre-flight briefing Safety briefing, boarding and departure at first light for optimal mountain visibility. 06:30 AM Fly Kathmandu to Lukla (2,860m) for refuelling The helicopter follows the mountain valleys east. Ganesh Himal, Langtang and the Everest massif come into view as altitude increases. Short fuel stop at Lukla. 07:15 AM Fly over Namche Bazaar and Tengboche Aerial pass over the Sherpa capital and the famous monastery ridge with Ama Dablam visible to the right. 07:45 AM Land at Kala Patthar (5,550m) 15 to 20 minutes on the ground at the highest point of the tour. Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse and the Khumbu Icefall are in direct view. Time for photographs on the ridge. 08:15 AM Breakfast at Everest View Hotel (3,880m) Descend to the Everest View Hotel, the highest-altitude hotel in the world with a dining terrace facing Everest, Ama Dablam and Lhotse. Coffee or champagne breakfast included. 45 minutes. 09:15 AM Return flight to Kathmandu Return flight following the mountain valleys back to the domestic terminal. 10:30 AM Transfer back to hotel Private transfer to your Kathmandu hotel. End of tour.
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