Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour with Kalapather Landing – A Lifetime Experience
Discover the breathtaking beauty of Mt. Everest with our Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour, featuring a scenic landing at Kalapather – an unforgettable experience designed especially for those with limited time who prefer not to trek the full Everest Base Camp route.
This spectacular Everest Helicopter Tour offers panoramic views of the majestic Himalayas, flying over iconic destinations including Everest Base Camp, Gokyo Valley, and Chola Pass. The helicopter makes scenic stops at the Everest View Hotel and Kalapathar, offering unmatched views of Mt. Everest and surrounding peaks.
Many travelers ask: Do we land at Everest Base Camp? Due to updated aviation regulations in Nepal since 2024, helicopter landings are only permitted at Kalapather, which offers the best viewpoint of Mt. Everest. For safety and regulation compliance, only two passengers can fly at a time for the Kalapather Landing segment. For groups larger than two, a shuttle operation from Pheriche or Lobuche is required, which incurs an additional shuttle charge.
We provide complete Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour packages, including updated prices, detailed itineraries, and maps. This aerial adventure is ideal for photographers, adventure seekers, and anyone dreaming of witnessing Everest up close without a strenuous trek.
How We Operate the Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour with Kalapather Landing
Your Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour begins early at 5:30 AM, when a representative from Beyond the Limits Treks & Expedition will pick you up directly from your hotel in Kathmandu. After a brief drive to Tribhuvan International Airport (Domestic Terminal), you'll pass through security checks before continuing to the helicopter helipad.
At the helipad, you will meet your pilot for a pre-flight briefing about the Everest Helicopter Tour, covering important safety instructions and flight details.
Once aboard, the helicopter lifts off for an unforgettable journey over the magnificent Himalayan range. A brief fuel stop will be made at Lukla Airport before continuing the flight towards Kala Patthar, the ultimate viewpoint near Everest Base Camp. From here, you’ll witness a breathtaking close-up of Mount Everest, the Khumbu Icefall, and surrounding peaks.
Due to new civil aviation regulations in Nepal 2024, helicopters are now permitted to land at Kala Patthar, offering a rare opportunity to step out and take in the view of Mt Everest. But not allowed to land at Everest Base Camp if you are not Mt Everest climber. After the landing, Kalapather for the best view of mt everest and the surrounding mountains, you will return to the Syangboche where everest view hotel the hight of 3880meters, where you will enjoy breakfast or coffee at the renowned Everest View Hotel, the highest-altitude hotel in the world. You’ll have approximately one hour here to relax, photograph the ever-changing Himalayan landscape, and possibly spot rare wildlife such as musk deer, Himalayan Thar, and pheasants.
Tour Duration and Cost
Total Tour Duration: Approximately 3 to 4 hours, with additional time for breakfast, photography, and mountain viewing.
Everest View Helicopter Group Joining Tour:
Cost: From USD 1400 per person
Note: Kala Patthar landing is not included in group joining tours; you must have a private tour
Private Charter Tour (1 to 5 passengers) Cost: $6000 per flight
Includes landing at Kala Patthar and full itinerary as described.
Additional Costs (Payable Directly):
National Park Permit
Airport Tax
Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality Development Tax
Breakfast at Everest View Hotel
Best Seasons to Fly:
This tour is best experienced during:
Late September to Late May
. Just in case the weather is bad and we cancel the Everest flight by helicopter service, we will postpone it to the next day. If you cannot manage your time, we will refund your payment in full.
Please contact us at info@beyondthelimitstreks.com or via WhatsApp at +977 9851093729.
Don't miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to soar above the world's highest mountain and witness its beauty from a unique perspective!
