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Embark on an exhilarating 12-day journey to one of the world’s most iconic destinations – Everest Base Camp with Heli Return back to Lukla. This carefully crafted package combines the thrill of a classic trek to the Base Camp with an extraordinary return journey by helicopter from Gorakshep to Lukla, offering you an unforgettable adventure that seamlessly blends challenge and comfort.

Are you ready to conquer Everest Base Camp and return in style? This is your chance to turn dreams into reality!

Difficulty

Moderate Level

Best Time

Spring & Autumn ?

Max Altitude

5,364 m (Everest Base Camp)

Transportation

Private Vehicle | Domestic Lukla Flight | Sharing Helicopter

Meals

Included ?

Accommodation

Hotel/Tea House/Lodges ?

Starting Point

Thamel, Kathmandu

Duration

12 Days ?

Minimum Pax

2 Pax ?

Trip Overview

Cost Details

Itinerary

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Trip Overview

Cost Details

Itinerary

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Everest Base Camp trek with Heli ride Overview

“Everest Base Camp Trek with heli ride is one the best course of action to enjoy and finish the trek in style. The main feature of this package is, that you will get a helicopter ride back to Lukla from Gorakshep after you finish the hike to base camp which is to escape the same route while returning down.“

The sceneries of stunning mountains, alpine forests, villages, and terraces you get to view from flying above like a bird-eye view are just mind-blowing. It takes around 20 minutes to complete the ride. This alternative way has been preferred by many trekkers in recent days.

Everest Base Camp Trek has been on the top bucket list of every trekker due to its panorama view, high elevation, and challenges. Those who haven’t done the Everest Base Camp trek yet are considered not worthy to be called a avid trekker.

EBC Trek with Heli Ride Highlights

Everest Base Camp trek with heli ride return is a perfect trek for people with a short time but still want that adventure. Here are some highlights of the Everest Base Camp trek with heli ride.

Hillary suspension bridge
The unofficial capital of Everest: Namche Bazaar
Fly over the highest peak in the world, including Mount Everest.
Exploring Sagarmatha National Park
The paranoic view from Kala Pathar
Enjoy the view of 7000m to 8000m peaks including Mt. Everest, the world’s highest mountain peak.
The iconic Everest Base Camp

Accommodation and Meals

During this Everest Base Camp Trek with heli ride return, you will get star-level accommodation in Kathmandu (two nights) based on twin sharing with breakfast plan.

During the trek, you will have a total of 9-night accommodations. Up to Namche, you will be provided with a standard room with an attached bathroom. After Namche, you will get a standard room.

According to the trip package, we will provide you full board meal (breakfast, lunch, and dinner).

Permits

Here are some required permits for the trek:

Khumbu Municipality permit
Sagarmatha National Park permit

Note: Our guide will manage all the necessary permits for the trek.

Does the Everest Base Camp Trek with a Helicopter Return trip include Kala Patthar?

Yes, our trip includes the Kala Patthar hike as well. Once you achieve your goal of reaching the Everest Base Camp the following day you will hike to Kalapatthar very early in the morning for the sunrise view over Mount Everest. Kalapatthar is the highest vantage point at an astonishing elevation of 5,545m which offers you a magnificent view of the Himalayas including Mount Everest.

Afterward, you will return down to the Gorakshep, have breakfast, and take a helicopter back to Lukla.

Outline Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu & transfer to the hotel

Day 02: Fly to Lukla (2,800m/9,186ft) and trek to Phakding (2,600m/8,530)-3/4hrs

Day 03: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,286ft)-6/7hrs

Day 04: Rest/Acclimatization day at Namche

Day 05: Trek to Tyangboche (3,860m/12,664ft)-5hrs

Day 06: Trek to Dingboche (4,410m/14,468ft)-5hrs

Day 07: Rest/Acclimatization day at Dingboche and sightseeing

Day 08: Trek to Lobuche (4,910m/16,109ft)-6hrs

Day 09: Trek to EBC (5,364m/17,598ft) and back to Gorakshep (5,185m/17011ft)-6/8hrs

Day 10: Early morning hike to Kalapatthar (5,545m/18,192ft), back to Gorakshep, and fly to Lukla (sharing helicopter)

Day 11: Back to Kathmandu

Day 12: Final Departure

Testimonial

“We recently used Pristine Nepal Treks for a Mount Everest Base Camp Trek (with helicopter return). The whole process and trek was excellent. Chin was always quick to reply via e-mail or What’s App and very patient with all my questions. Our guide was Sujan Lamixane MaGar and made the trip enjoyable! He was dedicated to keeping us safe but also provided excellent professional service. I would have never finished the trek without his support. Sujan is the best guide we have ever had the pleasure of working with. We are already wanting to return to Nepal and do a different trek using Pristine Nepal.” – juliehU1418DY

Day 01 :

Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to the hotel

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Kathmandu city from Monkey Temple[/caption] You will arrive in Kathmandu according to your flight details. On your arrival, you will be welcomed by our Pristine Nepal Trek team. After that, you will be transferred to your hotel in Thamel which is the biggest and popular marketplace for tourists. Later on, you will have a trip briefing session and meet your guide. On the same day, we will check your packing list and suggest to you if you need to add anything. Also, the remaining balance will be settled and we recommend you pay by cash otherwise any online transaction bank will charge 3.5% interest.

Day 02 :

Fly to Lukla 2,800m/9,186ft & Trek to Phakding 2,660m/8,727ft

Today, you will have a flight to Lukla either from Kathmandu or Ramechhap (depending on the season) in the morning. Your guide will come to pick you up at your hotel.

During the peak season (March, April, May, October, and November), you will have a flight from Ramechhap which is four hours away from Kathmandu by private vehicle due to the busy air traffic of Kathmandu airport.

After a short scenic flight to Lukla, the journey officially begins. Have a short tea break and preparation before starting the trek. At the end of the Lukla gate, you will stop for the permits and check-in. All the procedures will be handled by your guide. Eventually, your day kicks off with a short 3-4 hour trek to Phakding. You will have your lunch after reaching Phakding.

Day 03 :

Trek to Namche Bazar 3,340m/11,286ft

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Namche Bazar before the monsoon.[/caption] Today you will enter the Sagarmatha National Park region, which is also one of the World Heritage sites. Similarly, we will start the trek as soon as we have our breakfast in Phakding. Today you will be crossing at least 5 suspension bridges including the famous Hillary Bridge. Crossing several villages like TokTok, and Benker, you will reach Monjo and stop there for a check-in. Shortly after, you will have lunch at Jorsalle which is the last village before reaching the Namche Bazar. After lunch, you will start your trek again and reach Hillary Bridge. From here is the hardest part of the day with a steep uphill to Namche Bazaar. On the way, you will have your first glance at Mount Everest from a viewpoint before reaching Namche Bazar.

Day 04 :

Acclimatization Day with a hike to Hotel Everest View

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Everest view from Namche[/caption] Acclimatization Day is the most important for this trek. Today you can visit the Sherpa Museum where you can learn about the culture of Sherpa, Sagarmatha National Park & the Everest region of Nepal. From here go hiking to Syangboche where Everest View Hotel is situated. Have a short tea break enjoy the mountain view and return to Namche for lunch. Namche Bazar is the biggest trading hub including internet cafes, restaurants, government offices, ATMs, and a cheap market from Friday evening to Saturday. In the evening you can explore around the Bazaar.

Day 05 :

Trek to Tyangboche 3,860m/12,664ft

Tyangboche is the home of Monks where you can see the culture based on Tibetan culture. After an acclimatization day in Namche Bazar, it will be easy to trek to Tyangboche. The first part of the trek is easy with a smooth trail to Phunki Thanka for lunch. After lunch comes the hardest part with a steep uphill to Tyangboche which takes about 2-3 hours. However, walk slowly and drink lots of water to keep your body hydrated. When trekking to Tyangboche/Tengboche, you will encounter lots of prayer flags on the way. Similarly, you will be surrounded by beautiful mountains. Upon reaching Tyangboche check in at the hotel and later visit the monastery.

Day 06 :

Trek to Dingboche 4,410m/14,468ft

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Lhotse from Dingboche[/caption] Today we will trek to Dingboche through the lush rhododendron forest which is the national flower of Nepal. We will start our trek as soon as we eat breakfast. Today’s trek will be an easy walk to Pangboche which is a Sherpa village. From here a half-hour trek will reach our lunch stop Somare. After Somare, it is a gradual walk to Dingboche for an overnight stay.

Day 07 :

Acclimatization day + hike to Nangkartshang Peak

Today will be another rest day/acclimatization day at 4,450m in Dingboche. You can either climb to Nangkartshang Peak or explore Dingboche Chhukung village. (Nangkartshang 5,081m Peak is terribly steep upward to climb which is also very hard but totally worth it.) Or you can go to Chhukung village which is gradually up. Today’s acclimatization day will help you to tackle altitude sickness as well as it will help you to boost your energy.

Day 08 :

Trek to Lobuche 4,910m/16,109ft

After a second acclimatization day at Dingboche, you will be almost ready for Everest Base Camp. Trekking to Lobuche will be less difficult if you have climbed to Nangkartshang Peak. Similarly, today will have a long walk from Dingboche to Lobuche which will take up to 5/6 hours. As usual we will walk early in the morning after a delicious breakfast. You’ll have a lunch break at Thukla/Dukla at 4,630m altitude. After a lunch break at Thukla, you will have a steep climb for an hour to the memorial top where many passed mountaineer’s memorials. And an hour's walk to Lobuche from here for an overnight stay.

Day 09 :

Trek to Everest Base Camp 5,364m/17,598ft, and back to Gorakshep 5,185m/17,011ft

After 2 days of acclimatization and 6 days of continuous walking, you will finally achieve your goal today. Today, we will have an early breakfast at Lobuche, after that, we will head to Gorakshep. It will only take 3 hours to reach Gorakshep. From there, it will only take one and a half hours to reach Everest Base Camp. After doing Everest Base Camp, go back to Gorakshep and enjoy your successful trip to Base Camp.

Day 10 :

Early morning hike to Kalapatthar 5,545m/18,192ft, back down and fly to Lukla by sharing Helicopter

You have to wake up early in the morning for the Kalapatthar hike. It will take about 2-3 hours to reach the top. Enjoy the view of the magical Himalayas and return down to Gorakshep. You will have breakfast and head to the helipad. Fly back to Lukla by sharing a helicopter.

Day 11 :

Back to Kathmandu

Back to Kathmandu in the morning and transfer to the hotel. We will provide farewell dinner in the evening.

Day 12 :

Final Departure

Today you will be transferred to the international airport approximately three hours before your scheduled flight by one of our representatives. It may be the departure day but we will be in touch with you from time to time.

Everest Base Camp Helicopter

Everest Base Camp trek with Heli ride Overview

EBC Trek with Heli Ride Highlights

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Does the Everest Base Camp Trek with a Helicopter Return trip include Kala Patthar?

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