Premium Everest Base Camp Helicopter Trek 9 Days

Feb, 29 2020 Aspiration Adventures

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 9 Days Premium Everest Base Camp Helicopter 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 Premium Everest Base Camp Helicopter Trek.

These trip takes you to foothills of the world highest mountain Mount Everest at 5,364 meters. Your Everest Helicopter 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:

Trek Notes:

Length: 09 Days
Starts and Ends: Kathmandu Valley
Difficulty: Trek is moderate to challenging. You may easily complete this hike if you are generally fit, can climb stairs, and can walk for a couple of hours. The major Everest Base Camp path is in decent shape, however the early ascent to Lukla might be difficult.
Starting elevation: 2,800 meters at Lukla
High elevation: 5,364 meters at Everest Base Camp
Guiding: Experience Trekking Guide Available with Porter Assistance
Accommodations: Yeti Mountain Home, Hotel Everest View and Teahouses in high altitude
When to Go: Best Season for Everest Region Trek are March, April, May, October to Early December
Trek Access: Lukla Airport, 35 minute flight from Kathmandu; Due to Helicopter Flight access easily without delays and cancellation
Helicopter Flight: Kathmandu to Lukla Helicopter Flight and Direct Flight from Gorakshep to Kathmandu
Paperwork and Permits: Sagarmatha National Park Permits, Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality Entrance Permit, and TIMS card Done by the Trekking Company

Highlights of Premium Everest Base Camp Helicopter Trek

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

Outline Itinerary of 9 Days Premium Everest Base Camp Trek Helicopter

Day 1: Arrival at Kathmandu International Airport and Transfer to Luxurious Hotel. (1,320 m)

Day 2: Morning Take Kathmandu to Lukla Helicopter Flight (2,804 m), then trek to Phakding. (2,623m.) 3-4 Hours Walking

Day 3: Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,440 m) 6-7 Hours Walking

Day 4: Namche Bazaar Acclimatization Day: Hike to Everest View Hotel and Stay Overnight (3780 m)

Day 5: Trek from Everest View Hotel to Debouche (3,867 m) 5-6 Hours Walking

Day 6: Trek from Debouche to Dingboche (4,350 m) 5-6 Hours Walking

Day 7: Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche (4,930 m) 5-6 Hours Walking

Day 8: Trek Lobuche to Everest Base Camp (5,364 m) and Back to Gorak Shep (5,170 m)

Day 9: Hike to Kala Patthar (Optional) and Helicopter from Gorak Shep to Kathmandu (1,320 m): Final Departure or Trip Extension Option

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. We can customized your requirement for Sightseeing in Kathmandu, Dhulikhel, Pokhara, Lumbini and Chitwan Jungle Safari.

Detailed Itinerary of Everest Base Camp Helicopter Trek Package 9 Days

Day 1: Arrival at Kathmandu International Airport and Transfer to Luxurious Hotel. (1,320 m)

Altitude: 1,320 m
Accommodation: Hotel Hyatt Regency Kathmandu or Similar
Highlights: Trek Preparation and Experience the Luxury Before Mountain Lodge

Day 2: Morning Take Kathmandu to Lukla Helicopter Flight (2,804 m), then trek to Phakding. (2,623 m)

Altitude: Lukla (2840m/9320ft), Phakding (2623m/8560ft)
Flight time: 45 Minutes
Trek Duration from Lukla: 3 to 4 hours
Accommodation: Yeti Mountain Home in Phakding
Difficulty: Relatively Easy Hike with a few ups and downs
Highlights: Thrilling Helicopter Flight to Lukla and Beginning Easy Trek to Phakding via local village.

Day 3: Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,440 m)

Altitude: 3440m/11290ft
Trek Duration: 5 to 6 hours
Accommodation: Yeti Mountain Home in Namche Bazaar
Difficulty: Easy start and then it’s all up for 2 hours.
Highlights: Enter Sagarmatha National Park and Experience the Namche Bazaar Village, the main trading village in the Khumbu region. Get the View of Thamserku and other Mountain also chance to get a glimpse of Mount Everest in the distance if weather is clear.

Day 4: Namche Bazaar Acclimatization Day: Hike to Everest View Hotel and Stay Overnight (3,962 m)

Altitude: 3,962m/13,000ft
Hike Time: 2 to 3 Hours
Accommodation: Hotel Everest View
Difficulty: Easy stroll around on mostly flat trail with few ups and downs.
Highlight: Explore Khumjung and Khunde Village, Stay at Luxurious Hotel Everest View

Day 5: Trek from Everest View Hotel to Debouche (3,867 m)

Altitude: 3867m/12686ft
Hike Time: 5 to 6 Hours
Accommodation: Best Available Lodge in Debouche
Difficulty: Pass through the magnificent mountains and landscapes, and beautiful Village; Relatively Easy with ascending
Highlight: Follow the footprint of Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay, Take the Blessings at Tengboche Monastery from the Buddhist Monks

Day 6: Trek from Debouche to Dingboche (4,350 m)

Altitude: 4,350m
Hike Time: 5 to 6 Hours
Accommodation: Teahouse/Lodge
Difficulty: It feels tough and overpowering in the dreary day, chilly and clammy.
Highlight: Hike through the Beautiful woodland and trees, with views of Everest to remind us of our distant objective. Breathtaking Mountain views and a visit to Pangboche Gompa, region’s oldest monastery around 300 years.

Day 7: Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche (4,930 m)

Altitude: 4930m/16207ft
Trek Duration: 5 to 6 hours
Accommodation: Teahouse/Lodge
Difficulty: Moderate to Hard trekking, due to the altitude
Highlights: View of Himalayan range, Dukla, Dzongla and many more

Day 8: Trek Lobuche to Everest Base Camp (5,364 m) and Back to Gorak Shep (5,170 m)

Altitude: Everest Base Camp 5300m/17400ft and GorakShep 5170m/16961ft
Trek Duration: 7 to 8 hours
Accommodation: Teahouse/Lodge
Difficulty: Moderate with a steep climb to reach Gorakshep and easy route to Everest Base Camp and Back
Highlights: Day of Celebration, Achieve your goal of the trek, your dream destination

Day 9: Hike to Kala Patthar (Optional) and Helicopter from Pheriche or Gorak Shep to Kathmandu (1,320 m): Final

Departure or Trip Extension Option
Altitude: Kala Patthar 5545m/18192 ft (Optional), Gorak Shep 5170m/16961ft
Trek Duration: hours
Accommodation: Luxury Hotel in Kathmandu
Difficulty: Moderate Walk; Wake up early in Morning if you wish to visit Kala Patthar; Fly Back to Kathmandu by Charter Helicopter
Highlights: View of 360 mountain range and Sunrise over Everest from Kala Patthar, Get the Aerial View of Mountain ranges, Comfortable Ending of trek with fly Back to Kathmandu by Charter Helicopter. Congratulation, you did it! You have trekked the Everest Base Camp. Trip Certificate will be provided.

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