Everest Base Camp Trek with Helicopter Return

Our 12-day EBC trek with Heli return will start from Kathmandu. We take a direct flight from Kathmandu to Lukla will take approximately 30 minutes.
Our journey will begin from Lukla which is nearby the Dudhkoshi River. After walking through the Sagarmatha National Park eventually, we will land at the Namche Bazar.

This is our acclimatization place, a beautiful town situated in the Khumbu region.

Our trek will become more exciting and thrilling as we move to the amazing green forest, landscapes, and mountains on our way to Tengboche. When we land our steps, we’ll move to the Tengboche monastery and learn about their lifestyle, customs, and traditions.

After exploring Tengboche, our next destination will be Dingboche and later Lobuche. In addition, we’ll have impeccable views of mountains like Mt. Aba Dalam, Lhotse, Nuptse, Cho-Oyu and several others.

During our trek, we’ll able to visit Gorok Shep, Khumbu Glacier and eventually Everest Base Camp. At EBC point, you can take panoramic photos of Mount Everest. Will you have good photographs highly dependent on the climate and weather? However, the climate is not usually harsh.

The next morning, we’ll ascend our steps to the Kala Patthar (564,4 m) to see sunrise over the mountains. After spending some golden time, we’ll return back to Gorakshep in a shared helicopter. During our heli tour, you’ll have a bird eye view of Mount Everest, other Himalayas, landscapes and glaciers.

Lastly, we fly back to Kathmandu from Lukla by collecting memorable memories of 12-Day Everest Base Camp Helicopter Return Trek.

You should be physically and mentally fit before commencing your EBC camp with the Heli tour. If you do not have trekking experience, you may start with cardio exercise, cycling, or jogging some weeks before the trip. This preparation will be fruitful for you while climbing, hiking, and walking throughout your trip.

You have to walk 5-6 hours daily, and the path and road are not easy or comfortable. Therefore, your physical fitness is extremely important.

With an elevation of 5,644 m at the highest point Kala Patthar, you should be mentally conscious and socially active with your trekking members.

We also suggest that you consult your physician if you have any respiratory issues before booking the trip.

Although the Everest Base Camp helicopter tour is worth visiting in any season. However, spring (March to May) and autumn (Sep to Nov) are the ideal time for this trip. The spring season lasts from March to May. During these times, your EBC trek becomes more amazing and exciting. You’ll have breathtaking views of foothills, valleys, mountains, hills and glaciers.

The autumn (Sep to Nov) also provides you perfect time for trekking. During these months, the weather is really stunning and the mountains and hills are clear and visible.

Everest Base Camp is at an altitude of 5,364 meters (17,598) above sea level. The distance is approx 155-160 km from the capital city Kathmandu. It will take you around two weeks to complete the tour. In addition, your further walk is 5-6 hours per day, around 15-16 km per day which is not quite difficult. The distance is manageable for all ages of people.

A 12 days Everest Base Camp Helicopter Return Trek is moderate, complex but possible. The high elevation and rugged terrain make it challenging. You have to hike 5-6 hours per day. However, if you have previous trekking experience; you can easily move your steps forward for this trip. This 12 days trip is for all ages, shapes and sizes of people. Some things you should consider that’s include: your physical fitness, mental consciousness, confidence and calmness throughout the tour.

Hiking to Everest for beginners is not rocket science. It is achievable for beginners too. However, it’s not like walking in a park. The path is going to be moderate and challenging. Therefore you should be physically fit and mentally conscious before the trip. You have to hike 5-6 hrs every day. So, as per your routine, you have to cope with the environment. The real challenge is an altitude (5,364 meters). Altitude sickness can be problematic if you are in the first time for trekking. Here are some points you should figure out before the trip.

• Be physically fit, mentally alert & socially active
• Participate in a physical training routine that includes cardiovascular, strength, and endurance activities.
• Be mindfulness and conscious
• Do connect with past trekkers before starting the trip
• Stay Hydrated

Altitude sickness is quite common among the trekkers during the EBC trek. It is a kind of medical condition that happens when you move to a higher altitude. Furthermore, you can also suffer from Headaches, Shortness of Breath, blurry vision and several other symptoms.

To lower the risk of altitude sickness, we have allocated two days for rest and acclimatization in Namche and Dingboche. Still, if a trekker feels symptoms of sickness. You can go down to the lower elevation. To minimize symptoms of Altitude sickness, we provide Acetazolamide (Diamox) to our trekkers.

We also suggest that our trek members have plenty of fluids, water and juices before and throughout our journey.

We Nepalese serve our guests as our god. We are popular for our hospitality and generosity. During your trip, your body needs Carbohydrates, Vitamins, Fats and Minerals enriched foods. All kinds of nutrition are easily available in meals in Nepal.

As Dal (Lentils), Bhat (Rice), and Tarkari (Vegetables) are our regular foods. The contents of these foods include proteins, carbs, and vitamins which are effective and fruitful during your trip.

The lodge and hotels serve you delicious toast, boiled egg, bread, Sel Roti, Puri Tarkari, and Yomari in the morning snacks. Besides this, you can also enjoy varieties of tea & coffees like Milk tea, hot lemon, honey tea, Himalayan coffee and many more.

In the evening snacks, you can enjoy Momo (minced with chicken, veg or lamb), Chatmara, Thukpa, Sekuwa, Choila and some other varieties.

As we mentioned we Nepalese believe in true “Hospitality (अतिथि सत्कार ). When you land at the city of temples “Kathmandu”; we will provide you with budget-friendly 3-star hotels for your lodging. During your trek, we’ll provide you with clean & hygienic tea houses and lodges. Throughout the trip, you will get amenities like an electric blanket, clean pillow & bed sheet, twin sharing or single rooms.

Basically you need two types of primary permits.

Sagarmatha National Park Permit:

A trekker needs this permit to enter the restricted zone of Sagarmatha. The permit costs around USD 30 to foreign nationals and 1500-2000 for Nepalese and SAARC citizens people.

Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality Permit:

This permit is also popularly called the Khumbu trekking permit. This is another significant permit for travellers. These permits are issued by the government and have to follow all that makes an entry in the Khumbu, Namche, Tengboche and Dingboche.

We will include almost everything in your purchase of the Twelve-day helicopter return trek to Everest Base Camp. However, you have to pay for your expenses which may include your personal choice. For instance, you have to invest your money while buying souvenirs and clothes in Nepal.

Our travelling packages include beverages like tea, breakfast, and two-time meals. In addition, you have to pay your own extra expenses.

Apart from this, during or before the trip you may have to pay for wi-fi services, travel insurance, hot or cold shower, extra food, laundry services, tips to the porters and guides.

Twelve-day helicopter return trek to Everest Base Camp includes all your travel expenses and other expenditures. When you land your steps at the Tribhuvan International Airport, our representative will pick up you with warmth welcome. Subsequently, he will pick you up and drop you at the hotel.

The next day we may have an early morning flight from Kathmandu to Lukla for an impeccable journey.

During autumn, we take a short road trip from Kathmandu to Ramechap via vehicle. From this place, we’ll have a short flight to Lukla.

Upon the trip concludes, we return to the capital city Kathmandu via flight from Lukla.

Every day during your trip; you’ll have immense and beautiful memories. The majestic views of mountains, Himalayas, landscapes, and glaciers make your trip wow. During your journey, you will socialize with social, customs, traditions and hospitality from the Sherpas.

Every day, you will start by seeing the beautiful sunrise and having a mouthwatering breakfast. You will then walk 5-6 hours daily. We will provide a tasty and hygienic lunch while you walk along the trail.

The trek continues until sunset. At the end of the day, we’ll stay in comfortable tea houses and lodges and enjoy delicious dinner.

• Travel documents (Passport, Nepalese Visa, trekking permit & insurance)
• Cash & Credit Cards
• Travel Clothing (Down Jacket, Hiking Pants, Lightweight gloves, Mofflers, Fleece for men and women)
• Face Mask
• Sunglasses
• First Aid Medicines (Antibiotics, Cotton, Dettol or Savlon, Lip Balm, Eye & Ear Drops, Sun Screen, Hand Sanitizers)
• High Calories Snacks, Chocolates
• Toiletries & Personal Hygiene (Toothbrush, Toothpaste, Shampoo sachet, Deodorants, Toilet Papers)
• Miscellaneous (urinating device, umbrella, universal adaptor, camera, sanitary napkins, menstrual cups or diapers).

Helicopter Return Trek to Everest Base Camp for Twelve Days is incredibly special and impactful for the trekkers. The reasons are

• You’ll have unique adventure
• Majestic views of mountains, landscapes, Himalayas and glaciers.
• Convenient, safe and enjoyable
• You’ll have bird eve views of mountains like Mt. Everest, Ama Dablam, Pumori, Lhotse, Thamserku parvat and many others.

Being promoting the tourism of Nepal; we are providing every kind of facilities to our trek members. After landing in Nepal, we will provide you NTC or Ncell sim card from that you access the mobile data. Apart from this, the hotel will provide free access of WI-FI which makes your trip convenient.

In lower elevations you mage get free connection of internet and charging facilities. However, when we are in the higher altitude you have to pay $2 to 3 USD for the services.