Everest Base Camp Trek With Helicopter Return

This is your trip's begging day, so you need to wake up a bit early today to catch the morning flight from Kathmandu to Lukla. After 25 to 30 minutes of scenic flights by regular flight, you will get into Lukla (2,800 m), meet our helper, and be ready for trekking. You will enjoy the walk through the tea houses and hotel at Lukla with fresh air and a beautiful mountain view of Number and Khumbila. The trail descends through the jungle after passing Pasang Lhamu Gate just above the Chaurikharka Village and makes a descent towards the Ghat (2,530 m) via Chheplung village. The trail follows the bank of the Dudh Koshi River with several Buddhist rock paintings (Mane Stone) and Mane wheels and a monastery as remarks of Sherpa villages. After 3 to 4 hours of walking, you will get to Phakding (2,640 m); this is the ideal place to stay for acclimatizing. The rest of the time is free; you may visit a monastery or wondering village to see Sherpa culture or visit a snooker house and Irish pub. Stay overnight at a tea house.

Note: There is no direct flight from Kathmandu to Lukla during trekking high seasons (spring; March, April, May, and autumn; September, October, and November) due to heavy traffic at Kathmandu Airport. So, you need to fly from Ramechhap to Lukla after a 4 to 5 hour, 132 km drive early in the morning to the Manthali Airport.  If you are looking for a direct flight to Lukla, then you can fly by helicopter (an additional cost of USD 500 to 800 per person) as the best way to explore without trouble.

After having breakfast at the tea house where you are staying, your trekking will start. After the cross-suspension bridge on the Dodh Koshi River (Milk River), again the trail goes through the left side of the river banks and arrives in Tok Tok with a mini hydropower station. End of the village, the trail ascends to a pain forest, where you can see abstract sex figure rock. Locals think that "Guru Rinpoche," also known as Guru Padmasambhava, was able to continue the existence of nature and create this. After a few minutes of walking with the sound of the river, you will get to Bangkar's beautiful waterfall just in front of the tea house. Often you have excellent views of Thamserku Peak and the green jungle. Then the trail slightly dropped before crossing the bridge. This is the second bridge on the same river. The trail gently climbs to Chhumowa Village, with an agricultural project farm. It continues to the Monjo (2,840 m) Village, where the Sagarmatha National Park Area (1,148 sq km, established in 1976) is starting. The warden checks your national permit to enter, and for a few units walking some distance up, you will be at Jorsale (2830 m) after crossing the river. You will have lunch at Jorsale because there is no tea house before Namche. Among several suspension bridges, five are on the Dudhakoshi River. The last (fifth) bridge is known as the Hillary Suspension Bridge on the Dhudhkoshi, which is the junction of the Bhotekoshi River as well. This is situated about 150 meters from the water's surface; this might be a thrilling walk on it. Then you will climb through the alpine forest, making many bends. There is another long climb from where you can have a first view of Mt. Everest over the right Nupste (7,879 m) on your trip. After 5 to 6 hours of total walking, the trail reaches the street of Namche Bazaar at last. There is a market at Namche Bazaar every Saturday, selling many groceries and livelihood goods from Nepal and Tibet. You will stay overnight in Namche Bazaar and witness the snow-capped mountains and Sherpa Heritage.

This is the third day of the trek as acclimatization before heading to Everest Base camp. After having breakfast, you will walk for 2 to 3 hours to the Everest View Hotel ( 3,880m) and Khumjung Village (3,790 m) through the Syangboche Airport.  Everest View Hotel is a five-star hotel located at the highest elevation in the world.  You have a panoramic view of mountains such as Mt. Everest (8,848 m), Nuptse (7,879 m), Lhotse (8,511 m), Amadablam (6,812 m), Thamserku (6,608 m), Kusum Kanguru (6,367 m), Kangtega (6,782 m), Khongde (6,186 m), Tawoche Peak (6,495 m), Khumbi Yu La (5,761 m), etc. Likewise, Dudhkoshi Valley and Lukla also can be seen during clear weather, and Tengbuche Monastery is also visible from here. Then walk down 30 minutes through the pine forest to the Khumjung Village, where you will see a 300-year-old Yeti scalp at Kumjung Monastery. Walk through the Sir Edmund Hillary-built Yak Farm and Khumjung school on the way back to Namche. Stay overnight at Namche, enjoying the amazing nature. 

The morning is beautiful, with a sunny mountain view in front of you. You will have breakfast with the hospitality of Sherpa people and begin the day trip to Tengbuche. The trek starts with a pleasant walk on a trail through the forest with magnificent views of mountains until Kenjoma, where the trails join from Khumjung and come from Gokyo Lake. After passing a small settlement at Sanasa, the trail drops towards Phunki Thanga (3,250 m) via crossing the bridge. After lunch at Phunki Thanga, again the trail climbs steeply through forests on the Tengbuche monastery, situated at 3,867 m. The view from Tengbuche is rightly deemed to be one of the world’s most splendid. Including Mt. Everest (8,848 m) and other mountains such as Kwangde (6,168 m), Tawache (6,542 m), Nupste (7,861 m), Lhotse (8,516 m), Ama Dablam (6,812 m), Kangtega (6,782 m), Thamserku (6,623 m), and Kusumkangaru (6,367 m) Kwangde, Tawachee, Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Kantega and Thamserku provide an amazing panorama view. Ama Ddablam is eye-catching from Tengbuche. Every early morning and evening there is a praying ceremony at the monastery; you may participate in this event. Gulu Lama founded the monastery in 1916, and it has undergone a number of renovations since then. However, it was most recently rebuilt in Monastery 1989 following a fire. At the entrance of the gate, you can see foot footprints on stone; the locals believe that this is a footprint of Lama Sangwa Dorje from the 1700s. You may stay one more night at the Tengboche day hike to Hamugon Peak (4,560 m). Stay overnight in Tengboche.

At first, the trail descends from Tengboche through the rhododendron forest to Deboche. This is the most probable spot to encounter Musk deer and Daphe (national birds of Nepal). Crossing a decorative bridge over the raging Imja Khol River, the trail gently ascends to the Pangbuche Village. Mt. Ama Dablam will disguise its appearance throughout the whole day, in different angles, which is the most attractive for this day. Today, your lunch will be ready at Somare and Orsho villages with amazing views surrounding you. Finally, you will get to Dingboche, an elevation of 4,410 meters, “the world's highest farmland,” just below the Ama Dablam. It is a gateway to Chukung, Kongma La (5,535 m), and farther beyond for the most challenging traverses towards Makalu area and Hinko Valley via Sherpani col (6,155 m) and Amphu Laptsa pass (5,780 m). If you have time, you may visit Nangkar Tsang Peak (6,616 m) and Pokhalde (5,806 m) as a day hike. You will stay overnight in Dingbuche.

This is another beautiful day for the Lobuche (4,930 m). After having breakfast and enjoying the mountain view, the trail heads your the slope of mountains through the Yak Pasture at Dusa (4,530 m) backward scenery of Ama Dablam (6,812 m), Kangtega (6,782 m), Thamserku (6,623 m), and Kusumkangaru (6,367 m). Pheriche village can be seen below the left-hand side, from where the rocky peak is trying to measure height with Tawache (6,542 m). You will gradually climb up until Duglha, offering stunning views of Cholatse Peak and Chola Tsho Lake, near Chola Pass Trail. From Duglha/Thukla Tea House, the trail ascends steeply up about 30 to 45 minutes to the Khumbu Glacier before reaching the village of Lubuche. The hard step-up trail gives you an amazing view of mountains and landscape. There are several monuments around the top of the Thukla Pass (4,830 m) and climbers who died during his/her journey expedition. In this stage, the effects of the altitude will be kicking in, and you can expect colder nights. You will stay overnight at Lobuche, just beneath the Lobuche East Peak (6,119 m).

After breakfast, the trek gently continues climbing and sometimes directs ascent to nearby glaciers to the Gorakshep (5,140 m)—3 to 4 hours. The trail going to Gorakshep is rocky through the Khumbu glacier, but it offers good views of Mt. Pumori, and there are beautiful views of the Everest Base Camp farther away too. After checking in at the tea house and having lunch at Gorak Shep, you will be ready for your dream destination, Mt. Everest Base Camp (5,360 m). It takes about 4 to 5 hours both ways from Gorakshep. The path from here can be misleading, so make sure to follow the lead, Sherpa. Every year the trail changes due to the movements of the glacier. The walk is quite strenuous due to the high altitude and thin air. The walk passes over rocky dunes and mountains and streams till you reach the base camp. Khumbu Icefall, Glacier Lake, and Glacier can be observed with a mirror view. Right now you are on the lap of Mt. Everest; there are more than three hundred tents during the spring season of the expedition. You may live to talk with your friends, family, or special ones if you have bought internet data. As Gorak Shep is the last tea house of the EBC trek, you will stay overnight here enjoying the heart of the Himalayas.

This is the last day of your journey.  Early in the morning, you will walk to the most popular viewpoint at Kalapathar. It takes 1 ½ to 2 hours to get to the most popular viewpoint, Kalapathar (5,550 m) from the tea house. It is best to visit at sunrise for the best experience.  Mount Everest can be seen in stones thrown in the distance, Khumbu Glacier can be seen below as an aerial view, and Khumbu Icefall can be seen just above the Everest Base Camp. You have wonderful views of mountains including Mt. Everest (8,848.86 m), Mt. Pumari (7,145 m), Lingtren (6,695 m), Khumbutse (6,623 m), Changtse (7,550 m), Nuptse (7879 m), Lobuche, Cholache, etc. can be seen from the Kalapathar. After making a dream achievement in your life, you will walk back to Gorakshep, have breakfast, and for another exciting experience by helicopter to Lukla, taking 25 to 30 minutes.  You will take up from Gorekshep around 11:00 am to 1:00 PM to Lukla. However, the flight time will be flexible depending on the weather and all of the participants. You have an aerial view of mountains and your walking footprints. Staying overnight at Tea House.

After having breakfast, you will take a regular flight to Kathmandu by Airplane in the morning. On this pleasant day, you may have a full day at leisure either relaxing at the hotel or exploring the around Thamel. Today is free or last-minute shopping for souvenirs or gifts to your family, friends, or relatives for you until departure flight/drive. Our assistance will be transferred to the International Airport for your departure flight to your onward destination, taking with you the memory of a lifetime.