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Everest

Iconic ridgelines, glacier valleys and the world's highest summit.

A region, properly explored

Every landing point, every route, one crew that knows the valley.

Iconic ridgelines, glacier valleys and the world's highest summit.

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Highest point5,364 m
Best windowMar–May · Oct–Nov
Signature landingKala Patthar / Everest View
Routes here6 routes

Everest region helicopter routes

EVEREST Connected by Helicopter.

Short, scenic flights connecting the gateways, villages and iconic viewpoints of the Everest region — same routes as on the homepage.

KTM – Lukla Transfer 01 Kathmandu – Lukla
Transfer ~45–55 min

KTM – Lukla Transfer

Direct helicopter into the Khumbu gateway. Skip the fixed-wing queue and land at Lukla with mountain views all the way.

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Gorak Shep – Lukla 05 Gorak Shep – Lukla
Heli return ~20–30 min

Gorak Shep – Lukla

Finish Everest Base Camp or Kala Patthar, then fly from Gorak Shep straight down to Lukla — skip the long descent.

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Lobuche – Lukla 06 Lobuche – Lukla
Heli return ~25–35 min

Lobuche – Lukla

Board at Lobuche after the high Khumbu trail and land in Lukla the same morning — ideal after a tough summit push.

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Pheriche – Lukla 07 Pheriche – Lukla
Heli return ~20–30 min

Pheriche – Lukla

Lift from Pheriche in the Imja valley and glide down to Lukla — a comfortable exit after Dingboche or Island Peak approaches.

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Namche – Lukla 08 Namche – Lukla
Heli return ~10–15 min

Namche – Lukla

A short hop from Namche Bazaar to Lukla when time is short or knees need a break after the classic ascent.

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