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Everest Base Camp Trek With Helicopter Return
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|13 Days, 9 Destinations |Starts from Kathmandu
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Duration
13 days

Max Group Size
30

Tour Code
3

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Departure Type
Guaranteed

Age Requirement
15 - 70 Ages

Guiding Method
Fully guided

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Physical level
moderate

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Kathmandu

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Lukla Village

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Tour Overview

Trekking to Everest Base Camp, a heart of the Sherpa land, a classic venture with a beautiful view of Everest Himalayan ranges, breathtaking sunrise over Everest, majestic sceneries, ancient historical monasteries, and unique Sherpa culture, sign up now and explore the Nepal Himalayas which will be a life-changing trip for you.

Luxury Everest Base Camp Trek with Helicopter Return from Gorakshep to Kathmandu (10 days) is designed for trekkers who are running for a short period of time but would like to explore the Everest Base Camp. Luxury Everest Base Camp Trek with Helicopter Return is one of the best options for all adventure seekers to experience trekking in the Himalayas and Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour.  

Everest Base Camp Trek with Helicopter Return from Gorakshep to Kathmandu is generously one of the most worthwhile and popular treks where you will be experiencing the amazing sceneries of Himalayan ranges, ancients Buddhist monasteries, and wildlife throughout the journey. To complete this Journey, you will need good physical health and stamina as well as mental strength.

Luxury Everest Base Camp Trek with Helicopter Return directly to Kathmandu from Gorakshep trip begins with a 35-minute Scenic Flight to Lukla, gateway to Everest Region Treks then we will be walking from Lukla towards through Sherpa settlements and enter the Sagarmatha National Park then trails that as we continually follow up the north side of Dudkosi valley and cross the few suspension bridges to reach Sherpa villages of Namche Bazaar, Tengboche, Pangbuche, Labuche and finally we reach in our destination at Everest base camp, it's a time to celebrate so what could be more than this being here at Everest Base Camp so it's absolutely an amazing trekking experience.

Next, we climb towards Kalapatthar- the highest point of the trek to see the 360-degree panoramic views of the world's highest mountains including Mt. Everest (8,848 m), Lhotse, Nuptse, Pumori, Ama Dablam, Khumbuste, Thamserku, Island Peak, and many other peaks. Then we trek descend towards Gorakshep and take a scenic chartered Helicopter flight back to Kathmandu. During our flight back you are rewarded with amazing views of the Himalayas and spectacular scenarios of valleys and hills. The Short Everest Base Camp trek with a helicopter flight back to Kathmandu itinerary is carefully designed to take care of Lukla flight cancellations and risks.

Let's join us Now, we organize the trip as per your time and requirements with the best care of safety and security throughout the journey, Please Kindly check our day-to-day itinerary and if you would like to customize the trip and itinerary then feel free to write us always, we will be pleased to tailor the trip and itinerary to match your time and needs.

Highlights

  • Temples and Stupas, Khumbu Valley, Sherpa Culture
  • Tengboche Monastery, Panoramic view of mountains

Itinerary

After arriving in Kathmandu, Tribhuvan International Airport, you will be transferred to the hotel by our staff. You’ll attend a welcome dinner with a traditional culture program in the evening. Overnight at Kathmandu.

After your Breakfast and refreshment, there will be a brief meeting about the trip, an introduction with your guide, and a final check of all the required equipment if lack items we will suggest you buy then will be done paper works.

Early morning your guide will pick you up from your hotel and then head towards the domestic airport to fly to Lukla, the flight usually takes around 30 minutes, and after reaching Lukla you’ll have your breakfast. After breakfast start your trek to Phakding (2610m), exploring nature and traditional Sherpa culture along the way which takes around 3-4 hours. Overnight at Phakding.

Wake up early morning and have breakfast, after done Breakfast, we will take a few minutes to rest and then start as early as possible according to your guide’s instructions. Trek along with the Dudh Koshi riverside crossing number of Suspensions Bridge and after an uphill climb of around 2 hours you’ll reach Namche Bazaar unofficial capital of the Khumbu region. Today you will walk a total around 5-6 hours. Overnight in Namche Bazaar.

This is an acclimatization day, so wake up according to the guide’s instructions. Then move to Namche viewpoint to see the sunrise with the beautiful Everest Mountain range views of sun rays illuminating white mountains, which will give you one of the best memorable moments in your life. Then you will be back at the hotel to have breakfast then will move to another viewpoint calls Everest view hotel(3880m) is one of the most renowned hotels from where you can see amazing mountain views which would see very closer to you.

Namche Bazaar has a lot to offer, so explore the settlement of Namche to get an insightful perspective of the traditional Sherpa lifestyle, or go exploring Khumjung monastery where you can see purported Yeti scalps as well. Then after that head back to Namche.

Overnight at Namche Bazaar.

Wake up as early as possible and have your breakfast, after breakfast, you’ll leave Namche Bazaar and head towards our next destination, Tengboche (3868m). which takes 4-5 hours. The trail today is not too tough from Namche to Phungi, from Phungi to Thenga it’s a downward hike, and from Thenga to Tengboche, it’s upward which is a little harder compared to before. Tengboche Monastery is one of the famous monasteries of Nepal and the settlement is named after it, you’ll get an amazing view of Mt. Ama Dablam looming behind the Tengboche Monastery. Overnight in Tengboche.

After early morning breakfast, you’ll head towards Dingboche (4410m) which takes 4/5 hours, a quieter Sherpa settlement in the Khumbu region and is a popular rest stop for people heading on the Everest Base Camp Trek. Overnight in Dingboche.

Today is your second acclimatization day. The village of Dingboche has several viewpoints perfect for an acclimation hike. After breakfast, you will move with your guide on a short climb to Nagarjun Hill (5100m) or any of the viewpoints suggested by your guide. After the hike, you can explore the village. Overnight in Dingboche.

After your breakfast Leaving Dingboche behind, head toward Lobuche which is around a 3-4 hours uphill hike, so take it slow and have frequent rests. Lobuche is the closest Nepalese mountain to the Khumbu Glacier. Overnight in Lobuche.

Finally, today you’ll be at the Everest Base Camp (5364m), begin your trek by heading towards Gorakshep (5180m) from Lobuche after your breakfast, Gorakshep is the last settlement before reaching Everest Base Camp, so rest for a while and have good lunch then after your lunch Leave Gorakshep, and begin hiking alongside the Khumbu glacier until you reach Everest Base Camp. Upon reaching the base camp take a moment and enjoy the panoramic views of mountains and Himalayan ranges from the Everest Base Camp, later on, return to Gorakshep which takes around 2-3 hours. Overnight in Gorakshep.

Early morning, head towards Kalapathar (5550m) a popular viewpoint of the Everest region to see the sunrise and mighty Himalayan ranges, head back to Gorakshep for breakfast, board a helicopter, and fly after breakfast back to Lukla. Which takes a 3/4 hour walk and around 35 minutes flight to Lukla. Overnight in Lukla.

After Breakfast, head to Lukla airport and catch a flight back to Kathmandu.

In the evening attend a farewell dinner marking your end of the journey and your last night in Nepal.

After breakfast, you’ll be dropped off at Tribhuvan International Airport if you have a scheduled flight. If you intend to stay a little longer, you can chill and go shopping. If you want to take any other trips, you can reach us.

Trip includes

Included

  • 3-star hotel in Kathmandu
  • Teahouse during trek clean one
  • if you need more luxury need to request from your side then we will provide it accordingly


Domestic Flight from KTM to Lukla or Ramechhap to Lukla

Professional Government license holder guide

Breakfast 12 nights

10 Lunch

10 Dinner

  • Overland Tshirt
  • Trekking Pole/ Stick
  • Nepal Sim Card


  • Airport pick-up and drop by private vehicle
  • TIMS Card (Trekkers Information Management system)
  • Everest National Park entry permits
  • Three-night Kathmandu Hotel with Breakfast.
  • Accommodation, Food, Salary, Insurance, Medicine for all staff,
  • Medikit
  • Trip Certificate
  • Porter service (1 porter between 2 people basic)
  • Company Duffel bag and a t-shirt, Duffel bag during the trip
  • Heli Charter Cost from Lobuche to Lukla
  • All government and local taxes


Excluded

You have to take care of that but we will help you to coordinate if you need any help during your trek

Airport pickup and drop by Private transport

  • Lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu
  • Travel medical insurance and emergency evacuation cost
  • Nepal entry visa fee, International airfare
  • Personal Equipment
  • Tips for guide and porter (Tipping is expected)
  • Personal expenses such as Alcoholic beverages, hot shower, water bottle, cold drinks, hot water, battery charge, donation, etc
  • Any other expenses which are not mentioned on the price include a section


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