Everest Base Camp Helicopter trek

01 / THE EXPERIENCE

Discover the journey

Embark on an unforgettable journey with the Everest Base Camp Helicopter Trek program, designed to provide you with an unparalleled experience of the majestic Himalayas. This unique adventure takes you to Kala Patthar (5545m) and Everest Base Camp (5486m), offering breathtaking views of several towering mountains, including the majestic Mt. Everest, the highest peak on Earth. As an organic trekking participant, you'll immerse yourself in the trekking experience from the outset, trekking alongside experienced guides and fellow adventurers until you reach the iconic Kala Patthar and Everest Base Camp. Here, you'll be treated to awe-inspiring vistas of the surrounding peaks, providing you with memories to last a lifetime. Rather than retracing your steps along the same trekking path, our program offers a unique twist. Upon reaching Gorakshep, a helicopter will be dispatched to pick you up, providing a swift and scenic journey back to your starting point. You have the option to either fly directly back to Kathmandu by helicopter or opt for a helicopter shuttle to Lukla. Should you choose the latter option, please note that you may need to wait until the following morning to catch a regular airplane flight to Kathmandu, as flights from Lukla typically operate in the morning due to the region's topography and weather conditions. Whichever route you choose, the Everest Base Camp Helicopter Trek promises an unparalleled adventure, combining the thrill of trekking with the convenience and excitement of helicopter travel amidst the world's most stunning mountain landscapes.

03 / YOUR ROUTE

Journey at a glance

Day Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu. — Food Dinner Accomodation Hotel Elevation 1350 On your arrival at Kathmandu International Airport, you will be greeted with flower garlands/Khadas. Our representative will then take you to your hotel. If time prevails, you will visit office for paperwork. Stay overnight at the hotel in Kathmandu. Day Day 2: Trip preparation and city tour of Kathmandu or Patan and Bhaktapur. — Food Breakfast Accomodation Hotel Elevation 1350 Today, you will visit popular world heritage monuments in Kathmandu including Kathmandu Durbar Square, Boudhanath, Swoyambhunath, and Pashupatinath. Alternatively, you can choose Bhakatapur and Patan sightseeing. By late afternoon you will drive back to your hotel. Stay overnight at a hotel in Kathmandu. Day Day 3: Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla (2886m.) that takes about 35 minutes. — Food BLD Accomodation Lodge Elevation 2886 After early-morning breakfast, our guide will pick you up from the hotel and drive to the domestic airport terminal. Receive your boarding pass and fly from Kathmandu to Lukla (2886m.) that takes about 35 minutes. The flight offers you up close views of the Himalayas and romantic landscapes of hills, farms and rivers. On arrival to Lukla, you will begin 3 hours trek to Phakding (2640 m.). You start your trek from Lukla with a gentle climb up the mountainside on the left bank of the Dudh Koshi River. Mt. Nupla (5885m) which can be seen in the distance is a peak atop the Kongde Ridge. You descend a mountainside path that merges into your route to Everest, with views to a wonderful valley to your right; and Mt. Kusum Kang (6367m.) to the far end. Stay overnight at lodge. Day Day 4: Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar takes approximately five hours. — Food BLD Accomodation Lodge Elevation 3440 Namche Bazaar (3440m) is surrounded on three sides by mountain ranges and faces the Bhote Koshi to the South. Stay overnight at lodge. Day Day 5: A day for rest at Namche Bazaar for acclimatization. — Food BLD Accomodation Lodge Elevation 3440 It is an ideal place to spend acclimatizing with the high altitude. For acclimatization you walk up to Khumjung where you can visit a monastery. You can also enjoy the splendid views of Everest, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Nuptse, Lhotse, Tawoche, and Kwangde and so on. Or you can take an hour's walk up to Syangboche (3800m.) where Everest View Hotel is situated above Namche for outstanding views of Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku and Kusum Kangaru. Stay overnight at lodge. Day Day 6: Trek from Namche Bazaar to Tyangboche takes about five hours. — Food BLD Accomodation Lodge Elevation 3867 As you climb through the forested zone, the incline eases and a splendid view appears. You continue climbing the mountainside diagonally until you come to the stone gate built by the lamas which marks your entry into Tyangboche (3860m). Stay overnight at lodge. Day Day 7: Trek from Tyangboche to Dingboche takes approximately five hours. — Food BLD Accomodation Lodge Elevation 4260 Dingboche is a beautiful patchwork of fields enclosed by stone walls protecting the crops of barley, buckwheat and potatoes from the cold winds and grazing animals. Stay overnight at lodge. Day Day 8: Rest day at Dingboche for acclimatization. — Food BLD Accomodation Lodge Elevation 4260 There are some breathtaking views of the North face of Ama Dablam and the Lhotse-Nuptse ridge as you explore this beautiful valley that leads up to Island Peak. The walk is short with a good chance to relax in the afternoon. Another option is to hike up to Chhukum, where you can enjoy the panoramic view of Island peak, Ama Dablam, Makalu, Tawoche peak and others. Stay overnight at lodge. Day Day 9: Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche takes about five and half hours. — Food BLD Accomodation Lodge Elevation 4930 The onward journey leads north for up to 50-minutes until you come to a Mani-prayer Stupa. The trail follows a downward path to Pheriche village. Today's walk offers views of the Mt.Tawache, Ama Dablam and to the north-Pokalde (5741m), Kongma-tse (5820m) and the great wall of Nuptse. After two hours walk, the trail from Pheriche joins near Dugla (4595m) before a small wooden bridge over the river of Khumbu glacier. Stay overnight at lodge. Day Day 10: Trek from Lobuche to Everest Base Camp (5486m.) via Gorakshep (5180m.) and again back to Gorakshep takes about seven hours. — Food BLD Accomodation Lodge Elevation 5180 Trek up the valley following the rocky moraine path, view icy glacial ponds and icebergs down below of the Khumbu glacier. Gorakshep is the location of the original Everest Base Camp with the new camp being further up the valley. Now the trail winds through a rocky path and the Khumbu glacier. The view of Nuptse, Lho-La and Khumbu Tse appears in front of you. Stay overnight at lodge. Day Day 11: Sunrise trip to Kala Patthar and Helicopter flight back to Kathmandu — Food BLD Accomodation Hotel Elevation 1350 Early morning, trek from Gorakshep to Kala Patthar (5545m.) then return back to Gorakshep. Same day, you will fly from Gorakshep to Kathmandu by helicopter. If you wish spend one more night at Lukla then you can fly only to Lukla by helicopter and take a regular airplane flight back to Kathmandu on next morning. Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu. Day Day 12: Departure — Food Breakfast As per your flight schedule, our airport representative will transfer you from your hotel to the airport for your final departure.

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