12 Nights/ 13 Days
Moderate
Nepal
Trekking, Sightseeing & Heli-ride
5,545m
Breakfast,Lunch and Dinner
Hotel/ Tea house
March-May, Sept-Nov
Min. 2-20 Pax
Car/Flight
This 13-day Everest Base Camp Helicopter tour with a return is a thrilling adventure that offers stunning views of the Himalayan range and takes you through bustling towns, quaint villages, ancient monasteries, and terraced fields.
The trek starts with a flight from Kathmandu to Lukla and continues through Phakding, Namche Bazaar, Tengboche, Dingboche, and Lobuche, before finally reaching the Everest Base Camp. The trek includes two acclimatization days to help your body adjust to the high altitude, and a helicopter ride back to Lukla from Gorak Shep.
The trip ends with a sightseeing tour of Kathmandu, visiting cultural and historical landmarks like Pashupatinath Temple, Durbar Square, Swayambhunath, and Boudhanath. Overall, this trek is a perfect blend of adventure and cultural exploration, offering an unforgettable experience of a lifetime.
Everest Base Camp Helicopter tour gives you overall top view of the mountain along with the different peaks. This is a once in a life time opportunity you can grab with Trek Me Nepal.
Highest Altitude
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1,350m |
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Upon your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, you will be welcomed by our representative and transferred to your hotel. You can spend the rest of the day at leisure, exploring the city or simply relaxing at your hotel.
If you arrive in the evening, we will hold a guide briefing at the hotel. However, In the afternoon, we will have a pre-trek briefing where you should bring 2 passport-size photos and travel insurance papers. Our guide will give you important information and answer any questions you may have about 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 morning, you will fly from Kathmandu to Lukla, a scenic 35-minute flight. Upon arrival in Lukla, you will meet the rest of your trekking crew and begin your trek to Phakding, a small village located along the Dudh Kosi River. The trek takes about 3-4 hours and offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains.
Accommodation: Tea house
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Trek Distance
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11km |
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Highest Altitude
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3,440 m |
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Trek Duration
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6-7hrs |
Today, you will continue your trek towards Namche Bazaar, a bustling town that serves as the gateway to the Everest region. The trek takes around 5-6 hours and offers breathtaking views of the Himalayan range.
Accommodation: Tea House
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 |
To avoid altitude sickness, you will spend an extra day in Namche Bazaar to acclimatize to the high altitude. You can explore the town and its surrounding areas or take a short hike to the nearby Everest View Hotel for panoramic views of the mountains.
Accommodation: Tea House
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Trek Distance
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10km |
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Highest Altitude
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3,867m |
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Trek Duration
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5-6hrs |
After breakfast, you will continue your trek towards Tengboche, a small village known for its ancient monastery and stunning views of Mount Everest and other peaks in the region. The trek takes around 5-6 hours.
Accommodation: Tea House
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Trek Distance
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11.5km |
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Highest Altitude
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4,410m |
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Trek Duration
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5-6hrs |
Departing from Tengboche, our trek leads us on a path flanked by mani walls, chortens, and quaint little settlements as we make our way towards Dingboche. We will arrive at Pangboche and continue our gradual ascent through terraced fields to reach the stunning village of Dingboche, renowned for its abundant summer harvest of crops such as buckwheat and potatoes.
Tea house
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Highest Altitude
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5,070m |
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Trek Duration
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4-5hrs |
Another acclimatization day in Dingboche to help your body adjust to the high altitude. You can take a short hike to the nearby Nangkartshang Peak for panoramic views of the mountains or simply relax and enjoy the beautiful surroundings.
Accommodation: Tea House
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Trek Distance
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10km |
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Highest Altitude
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4,940m |
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Trek Duration
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5-6hrs |
After leaving Pheriche village, the route takes us up a brief ridge before we find ourselves walking alongside the imposing Khumbu Glacier. Ascending to the Thukla Hills, we will pass by memorials dedicated to the courageous climbers who have perished on Everest. Continuing on, we will eventually reach Lobuche village, the next destination on our journey.
Accommodation: Tea House
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Trek Distance
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14.5km |
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Highest Altitude
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5,164m |
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Trek Duration
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7hrs |
Today, you will trek to Everest Base Camp (EBC), the starting point for climbers attempting to summit Mount Everest. After spending some time at EBC, you will trek back to Gorak Shep, a small village located at an altitude of 5,164 meters.
Accommodation: Tea house
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Trek Distance
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3.5km |
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Highest Altitude
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2,860m |
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Trek Duration
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4hrs |
Today’s itinerary features two significant highlights: reaching the summit of Kala Patthar and returning to Lukla via helicopter.
This early morning climb presents panoramic views of Lhotse, Nuptse, Pumori, and Everest bathed in the sunrise. The trek provides ample opportunity to capture breathtaking photographs and appreciate the majesty of the Himalayas.
Following breakfast in Gorak Shep, a shared helicopter flight will transport you back to Lukla. Please note that this is not a private charter. If you prefer a private flight, please inquire separately. Due to weight limitations at high altitudes, flights above 4,500 meters may require two shuttles. In such cases, three passengers will initially disembark at a designated point below 4,500 meters (typically Pheriche). The helicopter will then return for the remaining passengers and collect the first group before proceeding to Lukla. The flight takes approximately 15-20 minutes, subject to weather conditions and passenger numbers.
Accommodation: Tea house
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Flight hours
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30min |
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You will take a morning flight from Lukla back to Kathmandu. Upon arrival in Kathmandu, you can spend the rest of the day at leisure, exploring the city or simply relaxing at your hotel.
Accommodation: Hotel
Breakfast
Today, you will go on a sightseeing tour of Kathmandu, visiting some of the city’s famous cultural and historical landmarks. You will visit Pashupatinath Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the holiest Hindu temples in the world.
You can also visit Kathmandu Durbar Square, a complex of ancient palaces, temples, and courtyards that served as the royal palace of the Malla and Shah dynasties. Afterward, you can also visit Swayambhunath, a Buddhist stupa located atop a hill that offers stunning views of the city.
Accommodation: Hotel
Breakfast
Your Everest Base Camp trek with helicopter return comes to an end today. You will be transferred to the airport for your onward journey.
Breakfast
Yes, it is possible to reach Everest Base Camp by helicopter. The flight departs from Kathmandu airport and makes a stop at Lukla airport for refueling before flying directly to the base camp. The total flight time is usually 2-3 hours.
You can return to Everest Base Camp by either trekking from Lukla to the base camp or taking a private helicopter. If you have enough time, it is recommended to trek back to the base camp to enjoy the experience.
Yes, it is possible to trek to Everest Base Camp independently. However, you must obtain the necessary permits, plan your itinerary, budget your trip, and make accommodation arrangements in advance.
Yes, a permit is required for Everest Base Camp, and you can obtain it in Kathmandu.
It typically takes 7 to 8 days to trek from Kathmandu to Everest Base Camp.
During peak trekking seasons, the Everest Base Camp trek is one of the busiest trails in the Himalayas. About 42% of visitors traveling to Nepal go trekking to EBC in autumn and 31% in spring.
There are two Everest Base Camps, one in Nepal (south base camp) and the other in Tibet (north base camp).
If the above itinerary does not meet your needs, we are happy to customize the trip as per your need.
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