7 Night / 8 Days
Moderate
Nepal ( EBC )
Trekking/ Heli-Ride/Sightseeing
5,545m
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Hotel, Tea house
March-May, Sept-Nov
Min. 2 Pax
Car/Flights
The Everest Base Camp Heli Trek is an 8-day trip that takes you through the stunning Himalayan ranges of Nepal. You will start your journey in Kathmandu and take a scenic flight to Lukla, followed by a trek to Phakding and Namche Bazaar.
After a rest day in Namche Bazaar, you will take a helicopter ride to Everest Base Camp or Kala Patthar and return to Lukla. This trip concludes with a flight back to Kathmandu and a sightseeing tour of the Kathmandu Valley before departure.
Highest Altitude
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1,350m |
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Upon arrival in Kathmandu, you will be picked up from the airport and transferred to your hotel. You can spend the day exploring the city on your own or rest and prepare for the trek.
Accommodation: Hotel
Trek Distance
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8km |
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Highest Altitude
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2,610m |
Trek Duration
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3- 4hrs |
Early in the morning, you will take a scenic flight from Kathmandu to Lukla, which offers amazing views of the Himalayan ranges. After landing in Lukla, you will start your trek to Phakding, a small village situated along the Kosi River. You will cross several suspension bridges and pass through dense forests to reach Phakding.
Accommodation: Tea House
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Trek Distance
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11km |
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Highest Altitude
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3,440m |
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Trek Duration
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6-7hrs |
After breakfast, you will begin your trek to Namche Bazaar, the gateway to the Everest region. You will walk along the banks of the Dudh Kosi River and cross several suspension bridges. You will also pass through small villages and dense forests before reaching Namche Bazaar.
Accommodation: Tea House
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Highest Altitude
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3,880m |
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Trek Duration
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3-4hrs |
You will spend a day in Namche Bazaar to acclimatize to the high altitude. You can explore the local market, visit the Sherpa Museum, visitor park and hike to the Everest View Hotel to get a glimpse of Mount Everest, lhotse, Ama dablam and other peaks.
Accommodation: Tea House
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Highest Altitude
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2,846m |
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After breakfast, you will board a shared helicopter for a scenic flight to Everest Base Camp and land at Kala Patthar for a photo sessions. It is the highest point of the Everest Base Camp Trek, Kala Patthar. You will get to see stunning views of the Himalayan ranges, including Mount Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Pumori and other peaks. After spending some time at Kala Patthar you will take the helicopter back to Lukla.
NOTE: The helicopter fight is shared and not privately chartered. If there are no one to share the ride with. The charter cost has to be beared.
Accommodation: Tea House
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Flight hours
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30min. |
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Highest Altitude
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1,350 m |
In the morning, you will board a flight back to Kathmandu or Manthali (Ramechhap), depending on the availability of flights from Lukla. Once you reach Kathmandu, you can rest or explore the city on your own.
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: Breakfast
Today, you will go on a sightseeing tour of the Kathmandu Valley, which includes visits to several UNESCO World Heritage Sites such as Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa, Swayambhunath Stupa, and Kathmandu Durbar Square. You can also do some last-minute shopping for souvenirs.
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: Breakfast
Your Everest Base Camp Heli Trek comes to an end today. You will be transferred to the airport for your departure flight.
Meals: Breakfast
The highest altitude you will reach during the Everest Base Camp Heli Trek is approximately 5,550 meters (18,209 feet) at Kala Patthar.
The maximum number of people that can be accommodated in the helicopter for the flight to Everest Base Camp/Kala Patthar is 5-6 people, depending on the weight distribution.
You don’t need any prior trekking experience to join this trip. However, you should be in good physical shape and have the ability to walk for 4-6 hours per day at a moderate pace. It is recommended to do some training and preparation before the trip.
No, travel insurance is not included in the package for the Everest Base Camp Heli Trek. It is highly recommended to have travel insurance that covers emergency medical evacuation, trip cancellation, and other travel-related emergencies.
The best time of year to go on the Everest Base Camp Heli Trek is during the spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) seasons, as the weather is clear and the skies are generally free of clouds. The temperatures are mild during the day and cold at night, and the trails are less crowded compared to the peak trekking season.
If the above itinerary does not meet your needs, we are happy to customize the trip as per your need.
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