Our Everest helicopter sightseeing tour is a private aerial experience that flies around the Everest region without landing – the ideal option for travellers who want the full aerial perspective of the world's highest mountain but prefer not to deal with the logistics of a landing at extreme altitude. The flight provides exceptional views of the Everest massif from multiple angles as the helicopter circles at 5,500–6,000m altitude, with windows optimised for photography throughout the 90-minute aerial tour.
The sightseeing route typically covers: departure from Kathmandu, eastward flight with views of Gaurishankar (7,134m) and approaching Himalayan terrain, aerial circuit of the Everest–Lhotse–Nuptse massif with close-range views of the Khumbu Icefall, Gokyo Valley and Gokyo Lakes from above, and return to Kathmandu via the southern Everest approach. This is a private charter service – the aircraft and routing are dedicated entirely to your group. Photography assistance and identification of key features available throughout from our experienced Khumbu guides. Best season: October–November and February–April for maximum aerial clarity.
Departure from Kathmandu airport at around 6:00 – 6:30 AM and heads towards the east.
The flight takes off from the Kathmandu airport and first lands in Lukla(2860m/9831ft.) The flight then takes off for the mountain flight.
On this trip you will see the Everest Base Camp (5364m/17595ft.), Mount Everest(8848m/17595ft.), and other peaks like Lhotse(8516m/27940ft.), Ama Dablam(6856m/22493ft.), etc. along with the Khumbu Glacier(7600m/24900ft.), Gokyo Lake etc.
We will also take you to Kalapatthar where you can have closest and clearest possible view of Everest. In Kalapatthar we give you 10 min of ground time.
After the trip, the helicopter will land at Syangboche for meal at Everest View Hotel (World’s highest placed hotel). At the hotel we give you 45 mins of ground time, in this period you can sit out enjoying the panoramic views of Himalayan Mountains and celebrate the completion of our Everest adventure over a sumptuous breakfast.
Once all the sightseeing trips are complete, the helicopter will return to Lukla for the refueling for few minutes and finally heads back to Kathmandu.
Package cost always depends on the number of people travelling in your group, standard of the hotels you like to take, the mode of transportations you choose as (by private vehicle, tourist bus, plane, 4WD) and the period you are travelling (High season, Low season) etc. Please click on the next tab (INQUIRY/ BOOKING) and send us your inquiry. We will reply you with cost and other necessary details within 24 hours.
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