Discovery World Trekking
For those who do not want to trek to the Everest Base Camp for days to enjoy the views of Everest, Discovery World Trekking conducts Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour that lasts about five hours. This Everest helicopter tour is equally appealing to physically challenged persons who want to see Mt. Everest.
Experience an unforgettable five-hour helicopter tour that brings you right up to the foot of the world’s highest peak—all in a single, luxurious day. Your day begins at 6:00 am with a hotel pickup and a quick transfer to Kathmandu airport. By 7:00 am, you’re airborne, leaving the bustling city behind as you fly toward Lukla. At 7:30 am, the helicopter lands briefly at Lukla for refueling.
At 8:00 am, you touch down at Kala Patthar (5,545 m), where a 360° panorama unfolds before your eyes—Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, and other Himalayan giants dominate the skyline. At 8:15 am, you’re back in the air, arriving at Syangboche by 8:30 am. Here, you’ll stop for breakfast at the Everest View Hotel, enjoying spectacular views along with a delicious meal.
After your well-deserved break, the journey continues with a flight from Syangboche back to Lukla (with another quick refuel at 9:45 am), and finally, you’ll return to Kathmandu by 10:30 am. You’ll be transferred back to your hotel around 11:00 am, with memories of a day that showcased Everest’s magnificence without the physical demands of trekking.
This tour is perfect if you have limited time or want to experience the exclusive aerial route over the Khumbu Valley. As you fly over key geographical wonders—including valleys, glaciers, the Khumbu Icefall, and the Western Cwm—your experienced pilot provides fascinating insights into the region. The itinerary promises an efficient, exhilarating, and luxurious way to witness one of the most iconic mountain views on Earth.
We advise all our valuable guests to arrive at Kathmandu before 3 pm, a day before the heli-tour day, to participate in the tour briefing. During this briefing, we will provide you with vital information about the tour and ensure that you have everything you need for a successful one-day Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour.
If the published schedule does not suit you, we can build the trek around your dates, your pace and what you want to see.
The calendar below displays the available trek schedules. Please select the exact trek start date. Ensure your arrival day is before the trek start date and your departure day is after the trek end date.
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We will take you to TIA early in the morning for your helicopter flight to Lukla. Before departure, a flight instructor will brief you on safety measures and important flight guidelines. You’ll then meet your pilot.
As your helicopter heads east of Kathmandu Valley, you’ll enjoy glorious views of snow-capped mountains including Langtang, Ganesh Himal, Manaslu, and Gaurishankar. You'll also pass over scenic valleys, traditional villages, tranquil lakes, and rushing rivers. After flying over Jiri, your helicopter will land at Lukla.
Welcome to the Everest region! Lukla is home to the famous Tenzing Hillary Airport, where your helicopter will refuel—a process that takes about 10 to 15 minutes. During this break, you can enjoy the Himalayan terrain—unlike anything you’ve ever seen or experienced.
After refueling, your helicopter will fly over the Dudh Koshi River valley and head to Namche Bazaar, the economic hub of the Everest region. You’ll witness breathtaking views of towering peaks such as Ganesh Himal (7,429m), Gyachung Kang (7,952m), Pumori (7,161m), Lhotse (8,516m), Gauri Shankar (7,134m), Shishapangma (8,013m), Nuptse (7,855m), Ama Dablam (6,812m), Kusum Kanguru, Thamserku, and Kwangde.
Your helicopter route includes aerial views of Syangboche, Tengboche, Pheriche, Gorak Shep, the Everest Base Camp, and the Khumbu Glacier. You'll see the Everest Base Camp surrounded by giant peaks such as Lhotse, Nuptse, Cho Oyu, and Lobuche, just beneath the Khumbu Icefall.
After flying over the Everest Base Camp and Khumbu Glacier, your helicopter will land at Kala Patthar. If weather conditions suddenly worsen, the helicopter may not land for safety reasons—though this is rare.
Kala Patthar offers a jaw-dropping 360-degree view of Everest, along with Nuptse, Changtse, Cho Oyu, Ama Dablam, Khumbutse, Pumori, and Lhotse. As you’ll only have about 15 minutes here due to the risk of Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS), we recommend taking plenty of photos to capture the moment.
After the Kala Patthar experience, the helicopter will fly you to Syangboche for breakfast at the Everest View Hotel (self-pay). This hotel—one of the highest in the world—offers stunning views of Mount Everest alongside your meal.
The helicopter will land at Lukla one last time for a 15-minute refueling stop before making its final journey back to Kathmandu. The return flight will be equally scenic and relaxing. Once you arrive in Kathmandu, we will drop you off at your hotel.
We hope your Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour was both entertaining and rejuvenating.
Since you will land at Kala Patthar (5,555m) and spend some time there, you must plan your clothing. Since the sunlight and UV rays are very strong at Kala Patthar, you need proper sunscreen and sun protection. The winds will be active in the afternoon, so prepare yourself with layers of clothing, including windproof jackets. You should also bring a down jacket, gloves, and a hat to face the high-altitude cold in case the weather turns cloudy.
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