Helicopter Tours 
Everest region · Lake
Turquoise glacial lakes with views of Everest, Cho Oyu and the Ngozumpa Glacier.
Helicopter Tours 
Heli Flight to Lukla 
Everest Heli Pickup 
Everest Heli Pickup 
Helicopter Tours A helicopter tour to Gokyo shows Everest, Cho Oyu and the Ngozumpa Glacier, one of the largest glaciers in the Himalaya, in a single flight. Trekkers finishing the Gokyo Lakes or Cho La route also fly out from Gokyo to Lukla or Kathmandu.
At 4,790 m (15,715 ft), there is only about half to 60 percent of the oxygen available at sea level. Ground time on helicopter tours is limited to a few minutes, and helicopters carry fewer passengers per flight at this height because thin air reduces lift.
Helicopters fly all year when the weather allows. The clearest months are March–May and September–December. In the June–August monsoon, early morning is usually the only clear window.
Gokyo Lakes is at 4,790 m (15,715 ft) above sea level.
Helipad beside Gokyo village and the third lake.
About 20 min to Lukla. Flight times depend on the route, the weather and any refuelling stops.
The clearest flying months are March–May and September–December. Morning flights have the best chance of clear views, because cloud usually builds by midday.
Trips that include Gokyo Lakes start from USD 1,800 per charter. Shared seats cost less for one or two travellers; a private charter is often better value for a group.
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