Everest Base Camp Trek In Helicopter Out-13 Days 13 Days

Soon you land in Kathmandu airport your group leader will be there to receive and transfer you to the allocated hotel. Despite, the capital city of Nepal certainly being the busiest with hectic traffic it undoubtedly has a strong appeal with local splendor and vigorous activities around. Your leader will deliver a detailed trek briefing and distribute the necessary trekking equipment like Sleeping bag, duffel bag, jackets, etc. The evening will be highlighted with Royal Traditional Nepali cuisine at a Typical Nepali Restaurant.  

After Breakfast you will be visiting Boudhanath Stupa (Buddhist Shrine) and Pashupatinath Temple (Hindu Shrine), both are Enlisted in UNESCO's Cultural World heritage sites. You will be accompanied by a professional tour guide. Vehicle, Guide and Entry Fee to the sites are included. You will be thoroughly briefed in prior about all the aspects of the tour by your tour guide or trip leader. The tour will start around 9:00 (Can also be done in the afternoon if requested from all the clients) and it will take around 3 hrs.

The afternoon is free for last minute shopping and preparations.

Most Lukla flights fly early, during which time the probability of high winds and clouds is likely to be lower. In one of the earliest flights, we proceed eagerly towards the starting point of our incredible journey. This thrilling mountain flight is for 20 minutes and eventually, we get to the most beautiful town of Lukla which is simply phenomenal. This airstrip was built by Sir Edmund Hillary and his friend when he started his social work of building schools and hospitals for the local Sherpa people.

At Lukla, the first glimpse of all huge mountains is quite impressive which surrounds the very village but be patient, it is just starting, and there are lots more to come on your way. From Lukla, we trek downhill towards the Dudh Koshi (milky river), a raging river that flows from the highest mountains. The trail is fairly easy and well-marked, menders around the fields of potatoes and wheat. We see many "Mani Wall" which is a compilation of many stone tablets, each with the Buddhist chanting inscriptions, "Om Mani Padme Hum" which means, "Hail to the jewel on the lotus". Please respect the local tradition as the local people walking left to these Mani Walls. We pass through many traditional villages to reach the vicinity of Phakding for our first-night stay at Lodge.

Today, passing through the pine forest and terraces, we cross and recross the thundering glacial river ' Dudh Koshi '. We will see groups of hybrids called Dzopkyos carrying the trek-gears and trading goods along the trail. Spectacular mountain peaks like Nupla (5885m) Kongde RI (6093 m), Thamserku (6808m) rises majestically above us.

We must be patient, though the allure of the mountains is hard to resist, as it is very important that we acclimatize slowly so that we can fully appreciate our time at higher altitudes. We enter onto the Sagarmatha National Park, another World Heritage site. We walk along the river to the confluence of the Dudh Koshi and Bhote Koshi and cross a spectacular high bridge before commencing ascent to the village of Namche Bazaar, a gateway to the Everest. As we ascent passing through the pine forest of rhododendron and magnolia, we will sight our first view of the majestic Mt. Everest from a vantage point

As we believe that the journey is important not the place of stay. This rest day is very important to acclimatize for safe ascending. Though it is a rest day, you have lots of options you can do as you wish. You may walk to the hill above the village to the National Park Headquarter to see the stunning view of huge mountains including Mt. Everest. The Sherpa cultural center in National Park headquarters has an interesting collection of Sherpa mountaineering items and photographs. You may go on an excursion to Thame village or those who are fit and acclimatizing well may wish to take an optional morning walk to the Everest View Hotel from where the view of the Mt. Everest and Ama Dablam may be seen or just simply relax and watch the Sherpa culture around.

Leaving Namche we walk the fabulous hill cut road with an awesome view of Amadablam and Thamserku. The good portion of the trail from Namche to Tengboche is very well sustained and restored by Pasang Lama Sherpa, an old man who has given his life to maintaining the trekking trail for the convenience of the trekkers. It would be a great act of kindness if you could donate some to Pasang Lama Sherpa, whom you would encounter on the way who is working for a good cause.

We steeply drop down to Phunki-Tenga for lunch. After lunch, we ascend through the beautiful pine-forested trail to get to Tengboche Monastery. This monastery was re-built with the assistance of Sir Edmund Hillary after it was destroyed by fire in 1989AD. We will have spectacular views of Everest, Ama Dablam, and many more. The sunset view on clear weather is really picturesque. As this area is a devout Buddhist region, the wildlife is unharmed so there is a possibility that we may see some wild animals such as musk deer, mountain goat, and Pheasants, etc in the forest. Visit to this Tibetan Buddhist monastery is very spiritual. 

Leaving Tengboche monastery we descend through rhododendron forested trail to Deboche. After crossing the bridge we gradually ascend to the next beautiful settlement of Pangboche. Next effortless trail with an outstanding view of the enormous mountain and deep valley we get to Somare for lunch. Gradually we get to Dingboche, situated at the foot of soaring Amadablam Mountain is another attraction. It is a town where the valley opens wide with its magnificence and the view of countless other neighboring mountains that including Island Peak now opens clear. 

After breakfast, your group leader will organize a short hike for acclimatization. This walk is typical to the hill right above Dingboche which measures around 5000 m. However, we are going halfway to gain certain elevation to acclimate. The 360-degree mountain view including Island Peak and Makalu ( world’s 5th highest mountain) from the ridge is something not to be missed. From the point of excursion, aerial view of Imja valley and Dingbuche village would surely be a shot to share in your social media platforms. After lunch, you will have free afternoon for self-exploration.

Gradually we are away from the tree line area and gaining altitude, it is important to walk slowly and steady, gradual ascent is recommended. Today is another beautiful walk where mountains like Cholatse, Lobuche, and Pumori unfolds before us in this contrasting and spectacular landscape. This gradual-up walk in the wide Himalayan meadow is peaceful. Walking up to the memorial plateau with hundreds of memorial built after the memory of people who met with tragedy in different mountains of Everest is remarkable. Walking up onto moraine of Khumbu Glacier (the longest glacier in Nepal) to Lobuche for the overnight camp, one can feel the temperature drops here as we are more exposed to our camp situated along this glacier marine. Getting to Lobuche a small settlement at the foot of Lobuche peak is significant.

Leaving Lobuche this 3 hours walk to Gorak Shep is out of the ordinary through the rocky moraine undulating trail. Gorak Shep, the spectacular village is surrounded by Pumori (7145m), Lingtren (6697m), Nuptse (7745m), and of course Everest (8848m). The view of the Khumbu icefall with the soaring mountains is spectacular. After lunch, we will trek to a long-awaited and fascinating Everest base camp. Being at Everest Base Camp gives you a great sense of achievement, the 360° mountain view and the blue ice pinnacles of the icefall is astonishing. Walk to the EBC is challenging but very rewarding.

Now is the time for the epic climb to Kalapathar, the point to value your dream and the sensational Himalayan vistas all around. The climb is challenging but the view from the top surpasses the wildest imagination. After making historic success to Everest Base Camp and Kalapattar, we will we will take sensational Helicopter ride all the way back to Kathmandu.

The Helicopter that Picks us up from Gorakhshep will drop us at Lukla and another Helicopter will take us back to Kathmandu. There will be a small layover at Lukla airport. The average Layover Time is approximately 1 hour.

Although Helicopters can fly in very low visibility compared to planes and chances of Heli flight being cancelled is very low, Its still wiser to have a extra day in sleeve. Depending on your flight schedule airport transportation will be provided. Your leader will accompany you to the airport.

Depending on your flight schedule airport transportation will be provided. Your leader will accompany you to the airport.