Everest Base Camp and Gokyo Lake Helicopter Landing Tour
This 6-7 hour helicopter tour from Kathmandu combines landings at Kala Patthar (5,545 m) and the Gokyo Lakes (4,790 m) with a flight over Everest Base Camp and breakfast at Hotel Everest View.
- Pick-up
- Kathmandu
- Drop-off
- Gokyo
- Flight option
- Group Sharing Helicopter Flight and Private Helicopter Charter
- One-way price
- from US$ 2400
- Fleet
- Airbus and Bell
- Flight type
- Sharing Heli Flight
Questions and answers
How high is the Gokyo Lake landing?
The lakes sit at about 4,790 m. The Kala Patthar landing is higher at 5,545 m. Both stops are short to reduce altitude effects.
Can I see the Ngozumpa Glacier from the helicopter?
Yes. The route passes above the Ngozumpa Glacier, the longest glacier in the Himalayas, on the way into and out of Gokyo.
How long is this tour compared with the standard EBC helicopter tour?
About 6 to 7 hours door-to-door, compared with 4 to 5 hours for the standard Everest Base Camp tour.
Is a private charter available?
Yes. A private charter carries up to five passengers and lets the group choose timing and extra stops within weather and safety limits.
Most Everest helicopter tours stay on the Everest Base Camp side of the Khumbu. This version adds the Gokyo Valley, a separate glacial valley west of the main trail with a chain of turquoise lakes and the Ngozumpa Glacier, the longest glacier in the Himalayas.
You land at Kala Patthar for the closest accessible view of Everest, cross to Gokyo for a short walk beside the lakes, and finish with breakfast at Hotel Everest View before flying back to Kathmandu. It is a long day in the air, but it delivers two of the Khumbu's best landscapes in a single flight.
Everest Base Camp and Gokyo Lake Helicopter Landing Tour at a glance
| Route | Kathmandu to Gokyo |
| Duration | 6-7 hours |
| Highest point | 5,545 m (Kala Patthar) |
| Group sharing price | From US$2,400 per person |
| Private charter | From US$6,800 per flight |
| Best season | March to May and September to November. Gokyo can be cold and windy, so bring warm layers even in peak season. |
| Suits | Travellers who have seen the standard Everest tour or want turquoise-lake scenery in the same day. |
Highlights
- Landing at Kala Patthar (5,545 m) with Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse and Pumori
- Landing beside the Gokyo Lakes (4,790 m) and views of the Ngozumpa Glacier
- Flyover of Everest Base Camp and the Khumbu Icefall
- Peaks in view include Cho Oyu, Makalu, Ama Dablam and Pumori
- Breakfast at Hotel Everest View at 3,880 m
Itinerary
- Morning: Hotel pick-up and flight from Kathmandu to Lukla for refuelling.
- Khumbu: Fly over Namche and Tengboche to Kala Patthar and land for photographs.
- Base Camp: Pass over Everest Base Camp and the Khumbu Glacier.
- Gokyo: Cross to the Gokyo Valley and land near the lakes for 15-20 minutes.
- Breakfast: Descend to Hotel Everest View for a late breakfast.
- Return: Fly back via Lukla to Kathmandu.
What is included
- Helicopter flight with CAAN-licensed pilot, fuel and landing fees
- Kathmandu hotel transfers
- Landings at Kala Patthar and Gokyo, weather permitting
- Oxygen and first-aid equipment on board
- Passenger insurance as required for the flight
What is not included
- Nepal visa and international flights
- Travel insurance with helicopter evacuation cover
- Meals other than the breakfast stop
- Tips
- Extra costs from weather delays
Best time to go
March to May and September to November. Gokyo can be cold and windy, so bring warm layers even in peak season.
How to book
Send the request form on this page or call or WhatsApp +977 9841868910 with your dates, group size and passenger weights. We confirm availability and the final price before you pay. If weather prevents flying, we reschedule to the next suitable window, so keep a spare day in your plans and carry travel insurance that covers helicopter use and evacuation.
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