Sagarmatha, Nepal

Everest Helicopter Tour

Kathmandu to the roof of the world and back before lunch — with a landing at Everest View.

1 Day (4–5 hours) 2 – 5 per heli Oct – May Easy

Tour highlights

Scenic flight over the Khumbu valley and Namche Bazaar

Landing at Kala Patthar viewpoint (weather permitting)

Breakfast at Everest View Hotel facing Everest

Aerial views of Lhotse, Nuptse and Ama Dablam

Tengboche Monastery from the air

Back in Kathmandu by midday

Good to know

Helicopter operations are entirely weather dependent. If the flight cannot operate we reschedule to the next clear slot or refund in full, minus any unrecoverable fees.

Day-by-day itinerary

Early hotel pickup for the flight briefing. Depart Kathmandu at first light, refuelling at Lukla, then on over Namche Bazaar and Tengboche into the Khumbu. Weather permitting, a short landing near Kala Patthar for the classic Everest panorama, then breakfast on the terrace at Everest View Hotel before the return flight. Back at your hotel by late morning.

Helicopter flight Kala Patthar landing Breakfast at Everest View Hotel transfers

Amenities available

Helicopter charter Hotel transfers Breakfast National park fees Supplemental oxygen Flight briefing Photo stops Insurance add-on Lunch Souvenirs

Cost includes

Helicopter charter Kathmandu–Everest–Kathmandu on sharing basis
Hotel pickup and drop-off in Kathmandu
Sagarmatha National Park entry and TIMS fees
Landing at Kala Patthar (subject to weather and load)
Breakfast at Everest View Hotel
Supplemental oxygen on board
All applicable taxes

Cost excludes

Travel and rescue insurance
Personal expenses
Private charter surcharge (available on request)
Delays or cancellation costs caused by weather
Anything not listed under inclusions

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