Everest region · Helipad

Syangboche & Hotel Everest View

A short walk to Hotel Everest View, known for breakfast facing Everest.

Altitude
3,780 m 12,402 ft
Flight time
About 15 min from Lukla
Landing
Syangboche airstrip above Namche Bazaar
Best months
March–May and September–December
Syangboche & Hotel Everest View

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Helicopter trips to Syangboche & Hotel Everest View

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Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour

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Duration
5 Hours
Max altitude
5,545 m
Group size
Up to 5 people

Route: KathmanduLuklaHEV

Shared seat
USD 1,399 per person
Private charter
USD 4,900
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Flying to Syangboche & Hotel Everest View by helicopter

Syangboche is a small, unpaved airstrip used mainly by helicopters. From here it is a short uphill walk to Hotel Everest View at about 3,880 m, whose terrace looks straight up the valley to Everest, Lhotse and Ama Dablam.

Altitude

At 3,780 m (12,402 ft), the air is thin. Helicopter tours keep ground time short, and anyone who flies in directly from Kathmandu should move slowly and tell the crew about a headache or breathlessness.

Best time to fly

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.

Good to know

  • The walk from the airstrip to the hotel is short but uphill; take it slowly.

Quick answers

How high is Syangboche & Hotel Everest View?

Syangboche & Hotel Everest View is at 3,780 m (12,402 ft) above sea level.

Where do helicopters land at Syangboche & Hotel Everest View?

Syangboche airstrip above Namche Bazaar.

How long is the helicopter flight to Syangboche & Hotel Everest View?

About 15 min from Lukla. Flight times depend on the route, the weather and any refuelling stops.

When is the best time to fly to Syangboche & Hotel Everest View?

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.

How much does a helicopter trip to Syangboche & Hotel Everest View cost?

Trips that include Syangboche & Hotel Everest View start from USD 900 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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