Mt. Everest's summit is located 8,848 meters above sea level. Sub-freezing temperatures, hurricane-force winds, and air pressure are just a few variables that make operating the helicopter around Everest difficult. The air is too thin at such a high altitude, preventing most helicopters from producing enough lift to maintain flight. Hence, we cannot fly you around or over the Mt. Everest summit. But the view of the summit from Kala Patthar is so brilliant that it makes you feel close to the mountain.