Everest Base Camp Trek

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Trip Information
  • Trip Duration 14
  • Trip Grade 3A challenging
  • Destination Nepal
  • Max. Altitude 5,644.5 m
  • Start/End Kathmandu –Kalapatthar – Kathmandu
  • Trip Type Helicopter Tour
  • Transport Car + Helicopter
  • Best Season Sep to Dec, Mar- May

Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour is an unforgettable journey to the world’s tallest mountain Mount Everest gratified by the amazing mountain vistas that repeatedly tell you the incredible tales of nature. Perfect for travelers who are time-bound and can’t engage themselves in the long hiking journey of weeks,Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour is one of the best options to embrace the ultimate beauty of the Everest Region.

Major Highlights

    • Gorgeous flight from Kathmandu to Lukla
    • Interaction with the Sherpas
    • Exploring the ancient monasteries of the Himalayan Region
    • Incredible Khumbu Glacier
    • 360 degrees mountain vistas of the Himalayas
    • Aerial view of the grasslands, settlements, and nature
    • Breakfast looking at the view of the Everest
Itinerary

Day 1: Arrived in Kathmandu (1400m) and transfer to the hotel.

Day 2: Fly to Lukla (2,840m) from kathmandu-35 minutes or drive to Manthali/Ramechhap (474m) by shared tourist vehicle – 5,6 hrs and 20 minutes flight to Lukla then trek to Phakding (2,610m)- stay overnight.

Day 3:  Phakding to Namchebazar (3,400m)–5, 6 hours, stay overnight.

Day 4: Acclimatized day at Namchebazar, hike to Hotel Everest View (3,880m) and exploring the Khumjung village.

Day 5: Namche to Tengboche (3,860m) –5 hour and stay overnight.

Day 6: Tengbochce to Pangbuche –5 hours and stay overnight.

Day 7: Pangbuche to Dingboche (4,410m) –5, 6 hours and stay overnigh.

Day 8: Rest day at Dngboche. Hike to Nangkartsang Peak (5,083m) – 4 to 5 hours and back to Guest house.

Day 9: Dingboche to Lobuche (4,910m) – 5 to 6 hours and stay overnight.

Day 10: Lobuche to Everest base camp (5,364m) and back to Gorak Shep (5,190m) – 8 to 9 hours and stay overnight.

Day 11: Early morning hike to Kala Patthar (5,555m) and descend to Pheriche (4,240m) or Dingbuche (4,410m) – 7 to 8 hours and stay overnight.

Day 12: Pheriche to Namchebazar (3,440m) – 7 to 8 hours and stay overnight.

Day 13: Namchebazar to Lukla (2,840m) – 7 hours and stay overnight.

Day 14: Fly to Kathmandu from Lukla – 35 minutes or Manthali/Ramechhap – 20 minutes from Lukla and same day drive to Kathmandu by shared tourfist vehicle – 5 to 6 hours and stay overnight at guest house.

Day 15: Transfer to the International Airport for your Final departure.

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What's Included
    • All (International and domestic airport) transfers to the hotel.
    • Round-trip airfare between Kathmandu/Manthali and Lukla including airport tax.
    • All standard Meals during the treks (Breakfast, lunch and dinner) including one hot drinks and seasonal fruits.
    • Standard twin-sharing/double accommodation in a 3-star hotel for 2 nights in Kathmandu including breakfast (Private room accommodation can be organized at an extra cost).
    • Twin-sharing guesthouse accommodation during the trek in Everest region with attached toilets in Lukla, Phakding & Namche.
    • Permits for Sagarmatha/Everest National Park and TIMS (Trekkers' Information Management System)
    • Wages, accommodation, meals, gear, insurance, and medications for all staff.
    • Experience first aids trained, government licensed english speaking trekking guide.
    • Porter during the treks (1 porter for every 2 clients).
    • 1 Cool Trekking duffel/kit bag, trekking map, sun hat, Buff (Neck Gaiter) and trip completion certificate
    • Government taxes & office service charge.
    • A farewell dinner on the last night in Nepal
What's not Included
    • Meals (lunch and dinner) in Kathmandu
    • Lunch and Dinner during your stay in Kathmandu hotel.
    • Expenses incurred towards usage of landline phone, mobiles, walkie-talkies, satellite phones and internet.
    • Nepal Entry Visa (Visa can be acquired easily after your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu with a fee of USD 30 for 15 days visa, USD 50 for 30 days visa and USD 125 for 90 days visa).
    • Tips to trekking staff and driver
    • Personal Trekking gear and equipment and personal medical kit
    • Any expenses other than the Price Include section
    • Personal Travel insurance
    • International airfare

     

Useful Information

We would like to inform you regarding the Lukla of flight detail which may affect your itinerary. During peak seasons, (Including March, April, May, September, October and November) the flight to Lukla will be operated from Ramechhap/Manthali due to air traffic explanation in Kathmandu which it’s about a 5 to 6 hours drive from Kathmandu. Whereas, during non peak season including (January, February, June, July, August and December) the flight is operated from Kathmandu please be aware that the decision regarding the operation of flight solely depends on the airlines and in influenced by the volume of Travelers during the specific month.

Unpleasant weather condition, congested traffic in the Airport, unmanaged runway, topographical difficulties, etc are the significant reason for Lukla flight delay/cancellation. Therefore, if you intend on trekking in the land of Everest region, arranging additional one or two days in your trip is highly pre-planned international flight.

 

 

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