Is a Lukla stop required on the Everest Kala Patthar tour? HSJ Heli 1 min read Yes, the helicopter makes a brief refueling stop at Lukla Airport before continuing toward Kala Patthar. Share: Twitter Facebook WhatsApp ← Previous article Does the Gokyo Lake tour include a Kala Patthar landing? Next article → Is the Everest View Hotel tour a lower-altitude alternative to the Kala Patthar tours?