Everest Heli Tour with Kalapatthar (5545 m) landing
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Nepal · Trekking & Adventure

Everest in a morning — land at Kala Patthar for sunrise views

1 day · 4 hrsUp to 5,545 mEasyUp to 5 per helicopterPrivate CustomizedFrom US$ 1,600 pp

Trip overview

The journey

The helicopter journey compresses the greatest mountain landscape on earth into a single unforgettable morning. Lifting off from Kathmandu at first light, you follow the trekking route up the Dudh Koshi in minutes rather than days, refuel in Lukla, and land at Kala Patthar — face to face with Everest — before breakfast on the terrace of the Hotel Everest View.

Landings and timings are always confirmed by the operator on the day, according to weather and safe altitude limits.

Trip highlights

  • Sunrise flight along the Everest trekking corridor
  • 15-minute landing at Kala Patthar (weather permitting)
  • Everest, Lhotse, Ama Dablam and the Khumbu Icefall from the air
  • Breakfast facing Everest at Hotel Everest View
  • Hotel pickup and drop in Kathmandu
  • Back in the city before midday

Detailed itinerary

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Day 1

Everest Tour by helicopter

  • 05:30 — hotel pickup and departure briefing
  • 06:30 — lift off from Kathmandu; eastward over the foothills
  • 07:15 — refuel at Lukla; continue up-valley past Namche and Tengboche
  • 08:00 — land at Kala Patthar (5,545 m) for around 15 minutes
  • 08:45 — breakfast at Hotel Everest View (3,880 m)
  • 10:30 — return flight and hotel drop-off

Overnight: —Meals: Breakfast

Prices & Dates

Price
US$ 1,600

per person · minimum 2 people

This journey is designed privately around you — the guide price moves with group size, accommodation and season.

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Departures on your dates

This is a private journey, so there is no fixed departure list — it runs when it suits you. Send four details and a Kathmandu planner will confirm what is possible for your dates.

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What's included

Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop in Kathmandu
  • All helicopter flights as described, sharing basis
  • Breakfast at Hotel Everest View
  • National park and landing fees
  • Oxygen on board and experienced high-altitude pilot
  • Government taxes and service charges

Not included

  • Nepal visa fees and international flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal expenses
  • Costs arising from weather delays or rescheduling

Important information

Fitness level

Suitable for most travellers in ordinary health.

Travel insurance

Recommended for all journeys; required where flights are involved.

Packing list

A short packing note is sent with your booking confirmation.

Weather

Mountain flights and helicopter departures are always subject to conditions on the day.

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