A helicopter tour to Everest Base Camp is a same-day alternative to the trek. Instead of walking for two weeks, you fly by helicopter from Kathmandu, usually with a stop in Lukla or Syangboche to refuel, then continue up toward Kala Patthar or the base camp area for aerial and ground views of Everest, Lhotse, and Nuptse. Many tours include a landing near Everest View Hotel in Syangboche for breakfast with mountain views before heading back.