Experiences
Not everyone is trekking to Base Camp — here's how to experience Everest without lacing up boots.
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Everest: The First Ascent
Eclipso, New York City
A 45-minute VR recreation of the 1953 first ascent, narrated through Tenzing Norgay's perspective — you stand and move freely, no controllers. 555 West 57th St, near Columbus Circle.
$42 adult / $31 child (8–17) / $37 per person for groups of 3+
Helicopter flyover tours
See Everest without trekking — scenic flights from Kathmandu, often combined with a Base Camp or Kala Patthar landing.
Kathmandu city tours
Most itineraries start and end in Kathmandu — worth a day or two before or after the trek.