Day helicopter to Everest base camp will kick off from Kathmandu airport. From Kathmandu airport flight takes about 40 to 45 minutes to Lukla. About 10 to 15 minutes there will be a short break in Lukla. Then after to reach Base camp and Kalapathhar it may take about 40 minutes including landing time. Miraculous views of mountain peaks and villages can be experienced from the flight. First, you will land at Everest base camp then you will be taken to Kalapathar from where the best views of panorama can be witnessed. Then there you will have breakfast in Everest view hotel for 45 minutes and return back to Kathmandu.
Itinerary
1. Kathmandu to Lukla Airport: 45-minute ride (fueling time is 10-15 minutes)
2. Lukla to Kala Patthar: 25 minutes (landing time is 10-15 minutes)
3. Kala Patthar to Syangboche (Everest View Hotel): 12 minutes (landing time is 45 minutes for breakfast)
4. Syangboche to Lukla to Kathmandu: 1 hour 20 minutes