Everest Base Camp Heli Trek

Is trekking to the foothills of Everest is in your wish list? Have you every dream to trek Everest Base Camp but worried about the long days trek, meals and accommodation, safe itinerary, experienced guides, all-inclusive trek, private trip, personalized service? To overcome all, Here we offer Everest Base Camp Heli Trek.

Well, It is a dream of every trekker, adventure seeker along with family and couple to trek the Base Camp of Mount Everest! Getting to witness the magnificent Himalayas is a lifetime experience and moment one will cherish for life.

There are many trekkers who are willing to take Everest Base Camp Trip but worried about the fixed itinerary, don not have sufficient time, does not want to walk all the way back to Lukla from Base Camp. In that case, 09 Days Everest Base Camp Helicopter Trek would be perfect for you. Only trekking and helicopter flights are in control of operator while you can enjoy your Private trip in Nepal and many more on your own.

There are numerous of trip to Everest Base Camp ranging from One Day trip to Everest Base Camp, Helicopter return to Lukla and Everest View Luxury Heli Trek. But, if you choose to trek and complete the trek on foot with along the trail through the sherpa village, monastery and the majestic landscapes, We suggest 9 Days Everest Base Camp Heli Trek from Kathmandu.

These trip takes you to foothills of the world highest mountain Mount Everest at 5,364 meters. Your Everest Heli trek kickstarts with a thrilling flight to Lukla, Ever since Lukla airport got established in 1964, it is known as the ‘Gateway to Everest’. From Lukla you begin your trek to Everest Base Camp and Kala Patthar and helicopter flight back to kathmandu. This a short trek that assured safe return where you walk to base camp of Everest but on returning instead of walking same way back, take a direct flight back to Kathmandu.

Everest Base Camp Trek with Chopper Return is for those who do not have the time or physical ability to trek back from Base Camp. Is is famous trip among those who want to experience the walking and enjoy spectacular flight of Everest Region.

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Trip Facts:

Duration: 09 Days | Tour Type: Private | Trek Difficulty: Moderate | Maximum Altitude: 5545 meters | Accommodation: 8 Nights Best Available Teahouse | Group Size: 1-12 People | Min Age: 12

Highlights of Everest Base Camp Trek with Helicopter Return Tour

• High suspension hanging bridges
• Flight to Lukla, gateway to Everest Region Trekking
• Learn the unique culture of the Sherpa people
• Visit Namche Bazaar, the Sherpa capital and cultural center of Khumbu
• Visit Tengboche monasteries
• Trek to the world famous destination of Mount Everest Base Camp
• Trek to Kalapatthar, one of the beautiful view-points
• Best available luxury lodges trek throughout the trekking trail
• Enjoy a scenic helicopter tour in Everest region while returning back to Kathmandu

Itinerary of Everest Base Camp Heli Trek from Kathmandu

Day 1: Fly Kathmandu to Lukla (2,840m/9,318ft) and Trek to Phakding 2,610m/8,563ft)

Day 2: Trek Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,286ft)

Day 3: Acclimatization Day: Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,286ft)

Day 4: Trek Namche to Tengboche (3,860m/12,664ft)

Day 5: Trek Tengboche to Dingboche (4,410m/14,469ft)

Day 6: Acclimatization Day: At Dingboche (4,410m/14,469ft)

Day 7: Trek Dingboche to Lobuche (4,910m/16,109ft)

Day 8: Trek Lobuche to Gorak Shep (5,140m/16,864ft) – Hike to Everest Base Camp (5,364m/17,598ft) and Back to Gorak Shep

Day 9: Hike to Kala Patthar (5550m/18,209ft) – Return to Kathmandu by helicopter flight (1,400m/4,593ft)

The above information is a guide and a standard template of the itinerary. Our trip can be customized at your request to accommodate your specific requirements. Only trekking parts are included however, we can customized your requirement from airport pick up, sightseeing and accommodation inclusion in Kathmandu.

Detailed Itinerary of Everest Base Camp Trek with Chopper Return

Day 01: Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla and Trek to Phakding

Day 02: Trek Phakding to Namche Bazaar

Day 03: Acclimatization Day: Hike to Syangboche, Everest View Hotel and Back to Namche Bazaar

Day 04: Trekking from Namche to Tengboche

Day 05: Trek Tengboche to Dingboche

Day 06: Acclimatization Day: At Dingboche

Day 07: Trekking from Dingboche to Lobuche

Day 08: Trek Lobuche to Gorak Shep (5,140m/16,864ft) – Hike to Everest Base Camp (5,364m/17,598ft)

Day 09: Hike to Kala Patthar (5550m/18,209ft) – Return to Kathmandu by helicopter flight (1,400m/4,593ft)

Recommended Gears:

• Waterproof jackets
• A comfortable day pack, preferably with a waistband
• Fleece wind-stopper jackets (optional)
• Warm fleece jackets, jerseys, pullovers
• Good boots, either light-weight trekking boots or light leather boots
• Sleeping bags (preferably those rated -20 degree Celsius. You can rent them in Kathmandu)
• Waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell jackets
• Down vests and/or jackets (optional)
• Lightweight gloves
• Heavyweight gloves or mittens with a waterproof shell outer
• Lightweight cotton long pants
• Light, expedition-weight thermal bottoms
• Fleece or woollen pants
• Waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell pants
• Sun hats/scarfs
• Light balaclavas/warm fleece hats
• Sunglasses with UV protection
• T-shirts
• Underwear
• Hiking shorts
• Water bottles
• Thin, lightweight inner socks
• Thick, warm wool hiking socks
• Hiking boots with spare laces
• Day packs (approximately 2500 to 3000 cubic inches)
• Camp shoes (sneakers and/or sandals)
• Small wash towels