Overview
Everest Base Camp Trek with Helicopter Return (9 Days) is a unique and amazing way to explore the beauty of the Himalayan region. This trekking package with helicopter return is an ideal package for enthusiasts who want to explore the Mt. Everest (8,849 meters) region in a short span.
Although Everest Base Camp Trek with Helicopter Return is a unique short expedition to explore the beauty of alluring mountain ranges that concludes at the foothills of Everest, it doesn’t miss out on any adventures compared to its longer variations. The route of the Everest Base Camp trek is approximately 65 km (40 miles), thus in the regular return trail trekkers cover approximately 130 km to get back to starting point. Thus, regular trekking in the Everest region lasts around 14 to 16 days.
However, in the Everest Base Camp trek with helicopter return, you will be picked up directly from Gorakshep (5,160 meters), cutting off the expedition duration by almost half. It is a great way to explore the beauty of the Himalayas which significantly reduces the strains of one of the hardest trek in the world. Plus, the bird-eye view of the magnificent massifs, moving across high-altitude civilizations to the deep valleys and green hills from the helicopter on the return flight, is a perfect way to conclude the high Himalayan expedition.
Everest Base Camp Trek With Helicopter Return Highlights
Flight over the massifs of the Himalayas and scenic views of the diverse landscapes, green hills, bustling valleys, soaring rivers, and streams on the way back home
Scenic flyover to the high-altitude Tenzing-Hillary Airport in Lukla
Expedition in one the most popular trekking route in the world towards Mt. Everest
The base camp of the world’s tallest snow-capped wonder, Everest Base Camp (5,360 meters)
Unspoiled beauty of the Himalayan region, their immersive culture, and traditions
Namche Bazaar, one of the major Sherpa community settlements and the highest trade center in the world
World’s highest national park, Sagarmatha National Park which also been listed as the UNESCO World Heritage Site
Tengboche Monastery, the world’s oldest and biggest Buddhist monastery
Spending quality time at the famous high-altitude villages like Tenngboche, Phakding, Dingboche, and Lubuche
Rewarding view of mountain ranges of the Himalayas like Mt. Ama Dablam, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Pumori, Mt. Nuptse, Island Peak including Mt. Everest, and many more
Exploration of the up-close magnificence of Mt. Everest, Everest Base Camp (5,360 meters), and Kalapatthar (5,545 meters)
Khumbu glaciers, the biggest and longest glaciers in Nepal
Hillary Museum, that highlights the Sherpa culture, traditions, arts, and architecture
Flight back straight from Gorekshep without the need of retracing steps back to the starting point
We created this trip in order to suit your holiday date as far as practicable. Everest base camp at the altitude of 5364m is awaited destination of many of you, so we hereby awaits to make your dream come true. Our guides, porters will assist you to make the trek safe, happy and as informative as you want. Apart from regular order, in case you have any problems with altitude and health overall while being in the Himalaya we will help you to evacuate instantly. As entire team on the field and office is in regular touch we will take your utmost care. As you change the height from 500 to 1000meters per day this trekking demands high physical stamina, insurance is compulsory as this is one of the challenging task you are facing. Scenery of this trekking is great for sure with many towering mountains like: Everest 8848m, Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Pokalde, Pumori, Cholatse, Twaboche, Makalu, Barunse, Island peak, and many other. People; their culture and tradition resembles in the monasteries and Chhorten you see on the trail.
The trip begins with a 30 minutes flight from Kathmandu to Lukla which is an entry point of the Everest Region. You start your trek from Lukla. On the way there are many tea houses in which you can stay and eat locally as well as Western food. The trail takes one through the green Dudhkosi Valley, which is rich in Flora and Fauna, Sherpa Villages, and Buddhist Monasteries. It leads one up to the legendary Sherpa village of Namche Bazaar where you spend two nights exploring and acclimating, an important factor for your safety and enjoys experience the Everest Base Camp trekking. Then you follow the trail to the villages of Tengboche, Pangboche, Dingboche, and Lobuche where Yaks can be seen grazing in the high meadows. Finally you reach the last human settlement, the village of Gorakshep, which is just two hours from Everest Base Camp. From here, you can see the Khumbu Ice Fall and interact with other mountaineers climbing the Everest. From Gorakshep your trail takes you to Kalapathar from where you have the best possible view of the Himalayan Range. This is your turn around point and you descend following the same trail with still more splendid, fascinating and breathtaking views that leaves you with a lifetime of wonderful memories.
