Everest Base Camp Trek with Helicopter return to Kathmandu

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival in Kathmandu
1 stop
1
Thamel, Kathmandu, Nepal
After your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport, Kathmandu, our officer will pick you up from the airport and take you to the guest house. After reaching the guest house, there will be some orientation and preparation for trekking.
15 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 2
Fly to Lukla and Trek to Phakding
1 stop
2
Lukla
Today we will have an early wake-up and catch a domestic flight towards Lukla. During the flight to Lukla, we will witness majestic views of the great Himalayas and hills. After reaching Lukla we will have a pleasing walk up to Phakding. It will take about 3 hours to reach Phakding. We will stay overnight at Phakding.
4 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 3
Trek to Namche Bazar
1 stop
3
Namche Bazaar
Today we will be heading towards one of the beautiful towns of the Himalayan region. Early in the morning, we will start walking through Dudh Koshi River and crossing Hillary's suspension bridge. From that bridge, we will reach Chautara from where we closely peer the view of Everest. From that Chautara. We have to walk around 2 hours to reach Namche Bazaar. Namche Bazaar is a small and beautiful town where we can get every kind of facility like internet, shops, and markets. We stay overnight at Namche Bazaar.
7 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 4
Acclimatization Day in Namche Bazar
1 stop
4
Namche Bazaar
Today we will have to acclimatize to the session at Namche Bazaar. It is very necessary to acclimatize our body and altitude whether we can continue our walk at high altitudes or not. Today we don’t only rest the whole day but for best acclimatization, we will hike up to Everest view hotel to witness the Khumbu peak and Mt. Everest as well. We stay overnight at Namche Bazaar.
4 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 5
Trek to Tengboche
1 stop
5
Tengboche Gompa
From Namche Bazaar we will move ahead towards Tengboche. The trail is decently filled with forests of birch and colorful rhododendrons. We will also be able to witness the amazing view of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam during the trek. We will also get a chance to visit Tengboche Monastery during the trek, which is the largest monastery in this region. Overnight stay at Tengboche.
5 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 6
Trek to Dingboche
1 stop
6
Dingboche
The trail from Tengboche is somehow similar to Tengboche. We will move ahead through the rhododendron forest enjoying the views of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam. During the trek towards Dingboche, we will witness the sizzling view of the Himalayas and Pangboche Monastery. Imja valley is the main gateway to Dingboche, after crossing this valley we will reach Dingboche to spend overnight.
5 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 7
Rest Day in Dingboche
1 stop
7
Dingboche
This is another Acclimatization day in Dingboche, today you will explore Dingboche village climb up to Nagarkshang Hill and back to the Hotel, and overnight at Dingboche
4 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 8
Trek to Lobuche
1 stop
8
From Dingboche our next destination is Lobuche. Though the trail is a bit steep this trail is also the most important one. During the trek, we will experience the Khumbu Glacier. Similarly, we will witness some mountain ranges like Khumbutse, Lingtren, Pumori, and Mahalangur. From the Khumbu glacier, the trail is simple and easy to reach Lobuche. Overnight stay at Lobuche.
6 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 9
Trek to Gorekshep - Everest Base Camp Overnight at Gorekshep
1 stop
9
And finally, today is our most important day of trekking. We will achieve our lifetime experience by climbing to the base camp of Everest. Though it may take about 3-4 hours of walking to reach base camp we will spend some hours there to explore it. After reaching base camp we will witness the majestic view of Everest very closely. Not only the highest peak we will witness the Khumbu glacier with icefall as well. And base camp is the main point to begin the Everest expedition as well. For overnight, we will hike to Gorakshep.
7 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 10
Fly Back to Kathmandu by Helicopter
1 stop
10
Thamel, Kathmandu, Nepal
Today before we fly back to Kathmandu, we will hike up to Kalapathar. Kalapathar is the point from which we can witness a 360-degree view of the highest peak- Mt. Everest. After that, we will return to Gorakshep and start our flight. From helicopter as well we will have stunning views of the Himalayan range including Mt. Everest. Our officer will take you to the guest house after your landing at the Airport.
3 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 11
Fly Back to Home
1 stop
11
Kathmandu
Today is the last day of your holiday in Nepal. According to your scheduled flight, our staff will drop you off at the Airport for your flight to your home.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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