Everest Base Camp Helicopter – 10 Days

We start early morning trekking along the northern banks of the Dudh Koshi River enjoying stunning views all around. The thrilling suspension bridges often adorned with prayer flags, make this hike even more exciting. You will be passing Monjo Village before reaching Sagarmatha National Park. We register our permit at the Sagarmatha National Park and climb a dense forest, finally catching the first views of Mount Everest. Then, we continue our journey through the woods and stone-paved ways to reach Namche Bazaar. With incredible scenery and pleasant vibes, Namche Bazaar is an amazing place to relax. Welcome drinks on arrival, standard room, attached bathroom, hot shower, unlimited boiled & filtered drinking water, electric blanket, bathroom slippers, hair dryer on request, free wifi and charging access.

• Trek Distance 7.4km / 4.6miles
• Highest Altitude 3,440m / 11,285ft
• Trek Duration 6 hours
• Overnight stay at Yeti Mountain Home
• Included standard meals (Breakfast + Lunch+ Dinner)

We spend another day at Namche Bazaar, to adjust to the thin air at a high altitude. However, we will not just be sitting idle. You will be exploring the alleys of Namche and hiking to Sagarmatha National Park and Khumjung (3,790m). You will also visit Hillary School and old monasteries on the way to Khumjung. If you wish, you can further hike to Khunde. You must not miss visiting Syangboche Airport (3,780m)- one of the highest airports in the world. If you want to view Mount. Everest some more, you can hike to Everest View Hotel.  Welcome drinks on arrival, standard room, attached bathroom, hot shower, unlimited boiled & filtered drinking water, electric blanket, bathroom slippers, hair dryer on request, free wifi and charging access.

• Overnight stay at Yeti Mountain Home
• Included standard meals (Breakfast + Lunch+ Dinner)

The trek begins gently till Phunki Village. Reaching Tengboche can be quite challenging, as we have to hike through steep uphills. As demanding as the hike might be, the majestic views of the Himalayas will make the ascent worth it. The walk uphill provides you a chance to spot musk deer, pheasant, and Himalayan tahr. As one of the most beautiful places on the trekking route, Tengboche has so many niceties to offer, especially the panoramic views of the mountains like Everest (8,848m), Ama Dablam (6,812m), Lhotse (8,516), Nuptse (7,861), and Thamserku (6,623m). Tengboche is home to one of the largest and most famous monasteries in the Khumbu region - Tengboche Monastery. This monastery is also called the monastery on the top of the hill, and you must not miss this site. We conclude the day with the peaceful sound of the prayers and the bells and get ready for our next walk to Dingboche.

• Trek Distance 9.2km / 5.7miles
• Highest Altitude 3,855m / 12,850ft
• Trek Duration 5 hours
• Overnight stay at Hotel Good Luck
• Included standard meals (Breakfast + Lunch+ Dinner)

We head towards Pangboche Village (3,985m) while witnessing several stupas, mani walls, and small Sherpa villages on the route. This trail offers admirable landscape views as it passes through a lush alpine forest with seasonal rhododendrons. As you climb higher, you will witness shrubs and a desert-like landscape.  The steepest and most challenging climb starts from the Lobuche river and continues till Dingboche. Dingboche (4,360m), known as the summer valley of Khumbu, has a kilometer-long wall built to protect the crops from the cold winds. The view from Dingboche is gorgeous with picturesque views of the valley and mountains.

• Trek Distance 12km / 7.45miles
• Highest Altitude 4,360m / 14,290ft
• Trek Duration 5 hours
• Overnight stay at Good Luck Hotel
• Included standard meals (Breakfast + Lunch+ Dinner)

Today, we explore places in and around Dingboche (4,360m/14,290ft) while adjusting to thin air. We prepare ourselves for the next ascent with a hike up the ridge above Dingboche and enjoy the panoramic close-up views of Mount Lhotse (8,516m/27,940ft), the backside of Ama Dablam (6,812m/22,349ft), and Island peak (6,189m). While our body acclimatizes, we calm our minds with amazing views.

• Overnight stay at Good Luck Hotel
• Included standard meals (Breakfast + Lunch+ Dinner)

The trail to Lobuche (4,930m) is incredible providing magnificent mountain views throughout. The trail ascends a short hill and then passes through a steep terminal Khumbu Glacier (4,900m) moraine. You will pass through huge slabs displaced by this glacier. As we climb higher with every turn, we gain closer views of the mountains. The hike becomes steeper first, and then the elevation slowly increases as we reach Thukla. As you hike forward, you will pass a memorial commemorating those who could not succeed in this harsh terrain. Despite the steep climb, as we get closer to our destination, the enhanced view motivates us to climb some more until we reach Lobuche. 

• Trek Distance 8.5km / 5.2miles
• Highest Altitude 4,930m / 16,175ft
• Trek Duration 5 hours
• Overnight stay at Eco Lodge/Mother Earth House
• Included standard meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)

After days of hiking, the day to reach the foothills of the highest mountain finally arrives. We will begin our walk to the Everest Base Camp (EBC) early in the morning, passing through many glaciers, including the famous Khumbu Glacier. Beyond Khumbu Glacier, you can see Khumbu Icefall (5,486m). We will also pass the Army Mountaineers Memorial.  However, before reaching Everest Base Camp, we will trek to Gorakshep, where we will keep our belongings. Then, we climb up to the Everest Base Camp (5,364m). As you find yourself surrounded by snow-capped mountains all around you will be overwhelmed with joy. After immersing ourselves fully with the views from the EBC and clicking tons of pictures, we climb down to Gorakshep (5,185m) and rest for the day.

• Trek Distance 15 km / 9.32miles
• Highest Altitude 5,364m / 17,598ft
• Trek Duration 6-8 hours
• Overnight stay at Everest Inn
• Included standard meals (Breakfast + Lunch+ Dinner)

Trek Distance 6km (3.7miles) Flight Hours 20 Minutes Highest Altitude 5,555m / 18,208ft Trek Duration 2.5 hours Kala Patthar Viewpoint (5,555m) is a short hike from Gorakshep. You will hike very early to Kala Patthar to view the sunrise on Mount Everest and other surrounding peaks. Kala Patthar is the highest altitude of our entire trek. After spending a good hour at Kala Patthar, you will return to Gorakshep, have breakfast, and trek for another two and a half hours to return to Lobuche. From Lobuche, you will board a helicopter to Lukla. As you skip the downhill trail, you can reach Lukla fully relaxed. Welcome drinks on arrival, standard room, attached bathroom, hot shower, unlimited boiled & filtered drinking water, electric blanket, bathroom slippers, hair dryer on request, free wifi and charging access.

• Trek Distance 6km (3.7miles)
• Flight Hours 20 Minutes
• Highest Altitude 5,555m / 18,208ft
• Trek Duration 2.5 hours
• Overnight stay at Yeti Mountain Home
• Included standard meals (Breakfast + Lunch+ Dinner)

At the end of the trek, you will fly from Lukla to Manthali or Kathmandu, contingent on the ongoing trekking season. You'll likely board a Manthali-bound flight, followed by a drive to Kathmandu if your trek takes place in March, April, May, September, October, or November. In other months (December, January, February, June, July, or August), you will fly directly to Kathmandu. You can bypass the Lukla-Manthali-Kathmandu route is feasible if you book a helicopter along with four other individuals, resulting in an additional cost of approximately 550 USD per person. We hope your journey to Kathmandu will be a relaxing one. We are sure you will be flooded with the memories you made during this trek. Your trek ends at Kathmandu, and you can spend the remaining day as you like. Kathmandu has several world heritage sites, which we believe you must see before ending your vacation.

• Flight Hours 40/20 Minutes
• Included standard meal (Breakfast)