Everest Base Camp Trek & Fly Back-Helicopter - 12 Days
EBC Trek and Fly Back by Helicopter
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Trip Code HTA-62
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Duration: 12 Days
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Trip Grade Easy
Trip Highlights
Everest Base Camp Trek & Fly Back-Helicopter Highlights:-
- Highest Point on Earth- Everest
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Scenic Flight To Lukla & Back by Helicopter(View From Gorakshep To Lukla)
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The most Humble and reliable people's home(Sherpa's home)
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Waterfalls, Glaciers, Monasteries(Gokyo lake-highest)
About Trip:
"The World's Highest altitude point on Earth(Everest) base camp and back by Helicopter to Lukla for the view coverage."
'EBC Trek and Fly Back by Helicopter-Tour', Base camp of the world’s highest mountain on the momentum of having the gate of mighty mountains entered in Lukla by a scenic flight one of the best view from Kathmandu. Mt. Everest, Visit Kalapathhar-most sought after destination in the Everest region(Most respectable mountain region). Charter a helicopter on our way back-Lukla from Gorak Shep so that we get to enjoy the view. Another Exciting part is the helicopter tour over the pristine Gokyo Lake(Highest), which is also a popular trekking destination among trekkers who travel the Everest region.
Any amount of Words would be just not enough.
Foot of Everest(Base Camp(5,364m (17,598ft))
ViewPoint: Kala Patthar
The journey starts with a scenic flight from Kathmandu and a welcoming by the humble Buddhist Society(Home of Sherpa) and the Prayer Flags.
Outline Itinerary
| S.N.:- | Outline Itinerary:- |
| Day-01:(1,350m.) | Step on Kathmandu |
| Day-02:(1,350m.) |
UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE (SIGHTSEEING) |
| Day-03:(2,860m.) | Lukla Flight& Phakding Trek,3-4 hrs. |
| Day-04:(3,438m.) | Namche Bazaar,5-6 hrs. |
| Day-05:(3,438m.) | Namche Acclimatization |
| Day-06:(3,870m.) | Tyangbohe,5-6 hrs. |
| Day-07:(4,360m.) | Dingboche,5-6 hrs. |
| Day-08:(4,360m.) | Dingboche Acclimatization |
| Day-09:(4,940m.) | Lobuche |
| Day-10:(5,364m.) | Gorakshep, Ascend Everest Base Camp,6-7 hrs. |
| Day-11:(5,545m.) | kalapatthar, back then (Gorak Shep-Lukla Helicopter) |
| Day-12:(1,350m.) | Fly Kathmandu |
| Day-13:(1,350m.) | Final Departure |
Cost Includes:
- Airport pickups and drops in a private vehicle
- Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu for two nights with breakfast
- Best available teahouse accommodation during the Everest trek
- All meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) during the trek
- Welcome and farewell dinners
- All ground transportation on a comfortable private vehicle as per the itinerary
- Domestic flights from a regular Twin Otter plane (Kathmandu- Lukla -Kathmandu)
- Entrance fees for sightseeing/monument visits as per the itinerary
- An experienced, English-speaking, and government-licensed trek leader and assistant trek leader (4:1)
- Porter service
- Helicopter/Chopper expenses as per the itinerary
- Staff costs including their salary, insurance, equipment, domestic airfare, food, and accommodation
- Himalayan Traverse’s trekking bag/duffel bag
- All necessary paperwork and trekking permits (National Park Permit, TIMS)
- Medical kit (carried by your trek leader)
- All government and local taxes
Cost Excludes:
- Nepalese visa fee
- Excess baggage charge(s)
- Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, early return from mountain (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary
- Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu (and also in the case of early return from the mountain than the scheduled itinerary)
- International flights and helicopter rides from Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu (if requested by guests)
- Travel and rescue insurance
- Personal expenses (phone calls, internet, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower, etc.)
- Tips for guide(s), porter(s) and driver(s)
Day-01: Step on Kathmandu(1,350M./4,429FT.)
From 1st step off to the land of Nepal, Completing our mandatory custom Formalities -Tribhuwan International Airport, Kathmandu. Himalayan Traverse representative excited full of joy for you at the gate who will lead us to Hotel. Rest of the day taking rest to get recharged after the tiredness of the long flight.
✈1,350m.
☾Hotel Vaishali
〄No Meal
Day-02: UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SIGHTSEEING(1,350M./4,429FT.)
4-landmarks, 3 UNESCO World Heritage Sites Visit with a Professional Licensed Person helping you know Kathmandu even deep historically. (Swayambhunath, Bauddhanath)- Stupa, Pashupatinath Temple, and Kathmandu Durbar Square. With the knowledge gained we make you actually feel welcomed the Night as a part of a family with a warm Nepalese cuisine at a welcome dinner hosted by Himalayan Traverse after knowing the team and getting to know our guides in person.
Overnight in Kathmandu.
INCLUDED MEALS: WELCOME DINNER
✈1,350m.
☾Hotel Vaishali
〄Breakfast, Welcome Dinner
Day-03: Lukla (2,860 m/9,383 ft.) Flight: 45 min & Phakding Trek (2,651m/8,700ft): 3-4 hrs walk
A short scenic mountain-flight one of the best takes us to Lukla. Everest Base Camp journey starts with landing at Tenzing Hillary Airport gateway of Mountains. We start our hiking to Phakding, passing by Cheplung Village for the view of yet not ascended Khumbila(5760m). Overnight at Phakding.
INCLUDED MEALS: BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER
✈2,860m.
☾Hotel/Tea-House
〄Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day-04: Namche Bazaar (3,438m/11,280 ft.)Trek: 5-6 hrs walk
Start our hike With Dudhkoshi river by, entrance to Sagarmatha National park. Reach Namche Bazaar being through pine forest north up the valley of Benkar which is also known as the “Gateway to Mount Everest”. View of Mount Everest and Mount Lhotse. Overnight at Namche Bazaar.
INCLUDED MEALS: BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER
✈3,438m.
☾Hotel/Tea-House
〄Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day-05: Namche Bazaar Acclimatization
An acclimatization day. We can do activities as per your wish as it's the rest day at the main center of the region with markets & services to the possible extent. A short hike to Khumjung or Everest View Hotel and enjoying the view of the mighty Himalayas should do for the day. Experience the Sherpa culture and learn about mountaineering history by making a short visit to Sherpa Museum and Khumjung School nearby. Overnight at Namche Bazaar.
INCLUDED MEALS: BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER
✈3,438m.
☾Hotel/Tea-House
〄Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day-06 :Tyangboche (3,870m/12,694 ft.) or Deboche (3860m/12,665 ft.): 5-6 hrs walk
Magnificent views of the Himalayas. (Mount Everest, Mount Lhotse, Mount Nuptse, Mount Amadablam and Kongde all the way) Making our way through the rhododendron(national flower of Nepal), birch & conifers forests we finally reach make it to the destination, Tyangboche. Visit the largest monastery in the region by the name “Tyangboche Monastery”. Overnight at Tyangboche or Deboche.
INCLUDED MEALS: BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER
✈3,870m.
☾Hotel/Tea-House
〄Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day-07 :Dingboche (4,360 m/14,300 ft.): 5-6 hrs walk
Descending through the forest by Mount Everest, Mount Amadablam, and Mount Lhotse. Moving forward towards Imja Valley crossing Imja river and up to Dingboche, observe the agricultural environment of barley, buckwheat, and potato fields away from the grazing animal by walls on our way, “Pangboche Monastery” in Pangboche as per the name. Overnight at Dingboche.
INCLUDED MEALS: BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER
✈4,360m.
☾Hotel/Tea-House
〄Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day-08: Dingboche Acclimatization
An Acclimatization day. With no compulsion making it to Nagarjuna Hill and Chukkung nearby for some excellent views of the Himalayas(Makalu, Lhotse, Chalotse, Tawache, and Ama Dablam) to make it like a day of acclimatization. Overnight at Dingboche.
INCLUDED MEALS: BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER
✈4,360m.
☾Hotel/Tea-House
〄Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day-09 : Lobuche (4,940 m/16,207 ft.): 5-6 hrs walk
Through the Khumbu glaciers at the terminal moraine, we climb up to Chupki Lhara. See prayer flags and stones(memorials to Scott Fischer (American mountaineer)) on our way up. With clear views of peak-like Khumbutse, Lingtren, Mahalangur Himal, and Pumori, we reach Lobuche situated beneath the Lhotse Ridge. Overnight at Lobuche.
INCLUDED MEALS: BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER
✈4,940m.
☾Hotel/Tea-House
〄Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day-10: Gorak Shep (5,170 m/16,961ft), Ascend Everest Base Camp (5,364 m/17,594 ft.): 6-7 hrs walk
Everest Base Camp, our final destination. Definitely is going to be an experience with challenges. Make our way to Gorak Shep 1st and head towards Everest Base Camp then following the Khumbu Glacier trails. Mountains that are observed: Nuptse, Pumori, and Khumbutse, and finally reach Everest Base Camp where we will be exploring today. For overnight, we return to Gorakshep.
INCLUDED MEALS: BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER
✈5,170m.
☾Hotel/Tea-House
〄Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 11: Kala Patthar, back Gorak Shep, Lukla by Helicopter: 3 km, 3-4 hours trek
(-10 to -14 C). Added, Potential Chilly winds. View: Lingtren, Khumbutse, and Changtse tower to east even as Everest begins uncovering it-self. Reaching Kalapatthar (5,545m/18,192ft) we have a 360 degree up-close and formidable glace of Mt. Everest. Enjoy the magnificent mountain panorama, & then return back Gorak Shep.
Wrap up Everest Base Camp today with early breakfast to make time early as Everest base camp hike takes longer than the hike at Kalapatthar. Down-Gorak Shep & take a helicopter ride-Lukla. Flight over the serene waters of the Gokyo Lake(highest) holding deep cultural significance for the Nepalese. Admiring the lake’s tremendous beauty, continue our helicopter ride to Lukla. Overnight in Lukla.
INCLUDED MEALS: BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER
✈5,545m.
☾Hotel/Tea-House
〄Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 12: Fly to Kathmandu
We catch an early morning flight to Kathmandu after our long mountain journey. After reaching Kathmandu, we can take a rest or do some souvenir shopping. If we want to explore any other areas of Kathmandu, we may do that today. Our guides can help you with both souvenir shopping or sightseeing. There will be a farewell dinner in the evening to celebrate the successful completion of our journey. Overnight in Kathmandu.
INCLUDED MEALS: BREAKFAST
✈1,350m.
☾Hotel/Tea-House
〄Breakfast
Day 13: Final departure
Our Everest adventure in Nepal ends today. A Himalayan Traverse representative will drop us off at the Tribhuwan International Airport a few hours before the scheduled flight.
INCLUDED MEALS: BREAKFAST
✈1,350m.
☾Hotel/Tea-House
〄Breakfast
(Note: Booking must be confirmed 6 months before in advance)
You must bring the important documents mentioned below in your trip.
- Valid Passport with 2 pp sized photos
- Proof of insurance and visa form
- International air tickets
- Enough cash which can be exchanged once you reach Kathmandu
- Credit cards, Bank/ATM/Cash machine cards for withdrawing funds from cash machines (bring a photocopy of your cards), traveler's checks, etc.
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