Everest: Base Camp by Helicopter
Highlights
- Landing at Kala Patthar, 5,545 metres
- Everest, Lhotse and Nuptse from the ground
- The Khumbu Icefall and Base Camp from the air
- Breakfast at Hotel Everest View
Is it right for you?
- Seniors
- Not advised for seniors: Kala Patthar sits above 5,500 metres, and that altitude alone is a real strain on the heart and lungs regardless of age or fitness
- Getting around
- Little walking; Not wheelchair accessible
- Children
- The high altitude and cold at Kala Patthar make this an unsuitable outing for young children
- Setting
- Outdoors
- Time of day
- Morning
From the operator's and venue's own published information. Tell your captain about anyone's mobility, age or food needs and we confirm the details for your date.
The story
The trek to Base Camp takes twelve days. The helicopter takes about four hours and lands you at Kala Patthar, at 5,545 metres, with Everest directly in front of you.
It is expensive and it is the only way to stand there if you do not have a fortnight. Breakfast at Hotel Everest View on the way back, at 3,880 metres, is included and slightly absurd.
What happens
The plan as the operator runs it. Start times and pickup are confirmed for your date.
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Lift off from Kathmandu at first light, because the Khumbu weather closes in as the day warms and the whole flight is built around beating it. Up the valley to Lukla for a refuel, then on over Namche and the Khumbu glacier, with Base Camp and the icefall below you. The landing is at Kala Patthar, 5,545 metres, where you get out with Everest, Lhotse and Nuptse directly in front of you; because of the altitude and the weight limits, groups are usually split and shuttled for this part, so your time on the ground is short and carefully managed. Breakfast afterwards at the Everest View Hotel at Syangboche, 3,880 metres, which is a civilised and faintly ridiculous thing to be doing at that height, and back in Kathmandu by around midday. Oxygen is on board throughout and the whole thing is weather-dependent, so we build flexibility into the date.
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Inclusions
- Helicopter flight with landings
- Breakfast at Hotel Everest View
- National park permits
- Oxygen on board
Exclusions
- Accommodation in Kathmandu
- Travel insurance covering high altitude
- Tips
Know before you go
- Flights go at first light and are cancelled or turned back for weather without notice — build a spare day in
- The Kala Patthar landing is brief, around ten minutes, because of the altitude
- Groups are five passengers by weight, and weight is declared honestly for a reason
- Not advisable with heart or lung conditions; 5,545 metres is no small thing
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Payment policy
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Confirmation policy
We confirm on WhatsApp and email once your payment is received and our suppliers have confirmed.
A trip captain is assigned to you by name before you travel.
If we ever cancel a departure ourselves, you choose a full refund or a free date move.
Refund policy
Full refund if you cancel within 48 hours of booking and 30+ days before departure.
Refunds are processed to the original payment method within 7 working days.
Third-party charges already paid on your behalf (visa fees, non-refundable air or hotel) are deducted and itemised.
Cancellation policy
30+ days before departure: lose only the deposit.
15–29 days: 50% of the package cost.
7–14 days: 75% of the package cost.
Under 7 days or no-show: no refund.
One free date change up to 15 days before departure.
Why book with Travelers Clan
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Before you book
Questions travellers ask
How much does Everest: Base Camp by Helicopter cost?
Everest: Base Camp by Helicopter starts at ₹84,999 per person. GST and TCS are added and shown in your written quote before payment. The final price depends on your date, time slot and group size.
What is included in Everest: Base Camp by Helicopter?
Included: Helicopter flight with landings; Breakfast at Hotel Everest View; National park permits; Oxygen on board.
What is not included in Everest: Base Camp by Helicopter?
Not included: Accommodation in Kathmandu; Travel insurance covering high altitude; Tips.
How long is Everest: Base Camp by Helicopter, and when does it run?
Half day in Khumbu, Nepal. Time slots: 06:00. Ask the team for a different time slot, or to add transfers.
What should I know before booking Everest: Base Camp by Helicopter?
Flights go at first light and are cancelled or turned back for weather without notice — build a spare day in. The Kala Patthar landing is brief, around ten minutes, because of the altitude. Groups are five passengers by weight, and weight is declared honestly for a reason. Not advisable with heart or lung conditions; 5,545 metres is no small thing.
What is the cancellation policy for Everest: Base Camp by Helicopter?
30+ days before departure: lose only the deposit. 15–29 days: 50% of the package cost. 7–14 days: 75% of the package cost. Under 7 days or no-show: no refund. One free date change up to 15 days before departure.
Is Everest: Base Camp by Helicopter suitable for seniors or elderly parents?
It is not advised for seniors. Kala Patthar sits above 5,500 metres, and that altitude alone is a real strain on the heart and lungs regardless of age or fitness. Little walking. Not wheelchair accessible.
Can children do Everest: Base Camp by Helicopter, and is there a minimum age?
The high altitude and cold at Kala Patthar make this an unsuitable outing for young children.
Is Everest: Base Camp by Helicopter indoors or outdoors?
It is outdoors, so plan around the heat and the weather.
How do I book Everest: Base Camp by Helicopter?
Send your requirements from the trip page or on WhatsApp. The planning team reviews your enquiry during planning hours (10am–10pm IST) to confirm costs and availability. An enquiry is not a booking — a booking exists once a captain confirms it and your deposit clears.
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