Everest Base Camp Trek with Helicopter Return is a perfect blend of adventure with comfort and luxury. From its serene beauty to vibrant culture, there are numerous reasons making Everest Base Camp trek one of the most preferred trekking destinations in the world. This program takes you to the Kala Patthar (5545 m) & Everest Base Camp (5486m), two iconic destinations of Everest region, and offers you a splendid view of several mountains above and below 8000 meters including Mt. Everest, the tallest mountain on Earth. This program is also popular as Luxury Everest Base Camp trek with helicopter among the trekkers because of its higher cost than the usual 13-14 days EBC trek program without chopper riding.
You will participate as an organic trekking participant from the beginning until you visit Kala Patthar and Everest Base Camp during this journey. Instead of descending back following the same trekking path, we send you Helicopter to pick you up from Gorakshep after completing morning sunrise trip to Kala Patthar and your last mountain breakfast.
It is possible to fly back either directly to Kathmandu by Helicopter or you can only use Helicopter up to Lukla. If you wish to take Helicopter shuttle only to Lukla, then you have to wait the next morning to catch the regular airplane flight to Kathmandu that usually operates only in the morning time because of the topography and strong wind. Cost of Everest Base Camp trek with helicopter return depends on your decision whether to use helicopter only from Gorakshep to Lukla or from Gorakshep to Kathmandu.
Everest Helicopter trek is a once-in-a lifetime adventure that many travelers cherish throughout their life. Combining the thrill of trekking in the Himalayas with the convenience of a helicopter ride offers unique and unforgettable experience. Here are some highlights that make that make this journey truly special.
Everest Base Camp Helicopter Trek is more than just an adventure; it's an immersive experience that combines natural beauty, cultural richness, and personal achievement. Whether you are an avid trekker or someone seeking a unique way to witness the grandeur of Everest, this trek offers memories that will last forever.
All months except monsoon periods (June, July and August) can be considered as best time for Everest Base Camp (EBC) trek with helicopter return. However, looking at weather forecast, trekkers can plan this trip according to their convenience even during the monsoon period. Monsoon normally starts in Nepal around June 16.
Some trekkers choose spring (March, April and May) season for trekking mainly because it is the blossoming time of several flowers in the Himalayas. One can truly enjoy colorful nature at this time. Similarly, autumn (September, October and November) season is also popular for trekking because of pleasant weather. Nepal celebrates two biggest festivals, Dashain and Deepawali during the same period.
It is very important to be prepared well not just physically but also mentally to make any trip successful. Jogging, gym or yoga is good way to keep you fit before the trip. To avoid altitude sickness, proper acclimatization is needed in your itinerary
Appropriate packing for varying weather condition, including warm cloths, trekking gears, and other essential equipment, also plays vital role to make your trek successful.
Health is the most important factor for anyone to accomplish any trek. One should stay hydrated and maintain a balanced diet to ensure energy levels up during the trek.
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.
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.
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.
Namche Bazaar (3440m) is surrounded on three sides by mountain ranges and faces the Bhote Koshi to the South. Stay overnight at lodge.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
As per your flight schedule, our airport representative will transfer you from your hotel to the airport for your final departure.
