View from The Top: Coolest Helicopter Tours

Mount Everest – Nepal

Thankfully, at least for those of us without a penchant for risking our lives on the icy mountain peaks, there’s an option to get to the top of Mount Everest that doesn’t require ice picks and earmuffs. They call it “The Rooftop of the World” for a reason.

A Helicopter Tour of Mount Everest will provide you with a comprehensive view of the region, beginning in Kathmandu, and ending with a stop at the Everest base camp. You’ll enjoy some of the most spectacular views of one of the most spectacular mountains in the world. How could anyone say no to that?

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