Introduction of Short Everest View Trek With Heli Tour
Everest region is among the most beautiful places to explore the upper mountain region of Nepal. It is also known by its popular name of Khumbu Region, which has a diverse combination of nature, adventure, culture, and beauty within its geography. It is also a trendy destination for its various trekking trails, which a travel enthusiast and adventure seekers are always willing to have once in their lifetime. It can be called a hub for trekking and adventure activities, making it a very exceptional choice among trekkers and travel enthusiasts. The dozens of trekking trail inside the region leads to its big name in the trekking world. It has different kinds of treks, from difficult to easy, longer to shorter, and among them, Everest View Trek comes out with a short duration and a wide range of advantages in a single trek.
Everest View Trek is quietly focused on the majestic views and the scenery of the Himalayas. So, it has a short duration, unlike other trekking journeys in the Khumbu Region which will take a long duration and a difficult journey. Even though it covers the short duration it comes with the massive diversity of nature, geography, and the ecosystem. But as mentioned above it is more focused on the scenery and the views, So, it will come out with activities that will cover the features more of beauty and the scenic points of the Khumbu Region. This view trek is more likely designed to enjoy the views and the beauty of the upper Himalayas than to have a long trekking journey.
So, here we are introducing you to the package for this trekking journey which will cover the beauty and the scenic features of the Everest region. This package of Short Everest View Trek comes with the proper itinerary and the scheduled journey to get the features of the mountain region, including the Helicopter tour up to the Everest Base Camp above the diverse natural beauty of the Himalayas. This trek is more focused on scenic features and does not cover any kind of difficult or long trekking during the itinerary. So, it would be an easy trek too.
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Trip Highlights
- A very scenic flight to Lukla. It offers a very spectacular view of the whole mountain range which includes some of the highest mountains in the world.
- An easy trek with a short duration covering the most of scenic features.
- The tour of Namche Bazar which is known for its beauty and services in such a remote area
- Witnessing the wildlife of higher altitudes such as Musk Deer, Himalayan Thar, and Himalayan Monal
- Exploring of Wide range of different species of flora and fauna
- The enormous beauty of mountain peaks and the Himalayan landscapes as well as the majestic scenery of the upper mountain region
- The cultural diversity and the traditional living style of different ethnic communities residing in the Himalayan region of Nepal
- The helicopter tour up to the Everest Base Camp covers the massive aerial view of the Khumbu Region.
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Short Everest View Trek With Heli Tour Detail Itinerary
01
Day 01: Arrival In Kathmandu And Transfer For Hotel Check In
The itinerary of this trek will begin with your arrival in Kathmandu at TIA ( Tribhuvan International Airport ). After your arrival, you will get a pick from our office staff or the representative which you will find waiting for you. You will get picked up from the airport by them and take you to the Hotel for check-in.
Thereafter you will get time for refreshment after your long flight at the hotel. You can also explore some streets of Kathmandu and try out local foods and cuisines in different restaurants. It is also a great idea to have an evening walk inside the local markets of Kathmandu.
Your overnight will be managed at the 3 star Hotel in Kathmandu.
Max Altitude
1400m. / 4,593ft
Overnight Stay
Kathmandu
Accommodation
3-star Hotel 02
Day 02: Fly To Lukla By Airplane And Trek To Phakding
After an overnight stay in Kathmandu, we will take a flight in the morning from Kathmandu to Lukla. So, we will get ready for the flight after a light breakfast in Kathmandu. It will take us the flight time of 45 min from Kathmandu to get there in the domestic airport of Lukla.
Until there you will get one of the very scenic flights with the views of mountain peaks including Mt. Everest. The view also covers the rich geography of the mountain with its landscapes of high hills. After arriving in Lukla, we will continue our journey to Phakding through the walking trail. From here the actual walking trek will begin.
You will start to get the beginning glimpse of this trekking journey with some of the great scenery that you will get throughout the trail. With some hours of further walk from the airport of Lukla, we will arrive at the Phakding, where we will have our rest for the day.
The overnight stay in Phakding will be at the local lodge.
Activity
45 min flightMax Altitude
2850m. / 9,350ftOvernight Stay
PhakdingAccommodation
Lodge 03
Day 03: Trek to Namche
With some fresh breakfast in Phakding in the morning, we will begin our journey with the ascending trail to get there in Namche Bazar. It will take us to reach there between 6 to 7 hours of walk.
We will cross the Dudh Koshi River, through a suspension bridge, named Hillary Suspension Bridge which is popular in the Khumbu region. After passing the river and some ascending trail we will arrive at a Sherpa Village, the village of Monjo. You can have some insight and witness of living traditions and the preserved culture from the outer influence. By crossing the village we will enter a thick forest, and from there you will start to get a massive view of Mt Everest and the following range.
After crossing the thick forest, we need to pass through a slightly inclined path over the slope of a hill, to arrive in Namche Bazer.
The overnight will be there in a Local Lodge in Namche Bazer.
Activity
6 hours of trekMax Altitude
3440m. / 11,286ftOvernight Stay
Namche BazerAccommodation
Lodge 04
Day 04: Hike Up To Khumjung Via Everest View Hotel And Cultural Exploration Day And Return To Namche
Today, the journey will be more cultural, as we will trek up to the village of Khamjung. It is a very traditional village with a living style that is fully dependent upon the Himalayan lifestyle. After getting breakfast at the Namche Bazar, we will start our trek to get there in Khumjung Village.
We need the walk for about 2 hours to get there. The trail goes through the diverse region of Khumbu geography and passes through the features of the upper terrains of the mountain region. We need to cover a little ascend which can be a bit difficult. After arriving in Khumjung, we will conduct a small program for the exploration of the preserved culture and traditions of the Himalayan people living there. You will get to see the ethnic communities, living there with their preserved culture and with very traditional way of living. From the village of Khamjung, You will also get a magical view of settlements, drops, and the mountain range.
We will return to Namche Bazar after some exploration time in Khamjung and manage the overnight stay there.
Activity
5-6 hours of total walkMax Altitude
3790m. / 12,434ftAccommodation
Lodge 05
Day 05: Scenic Flyover Heli Tour To Everest Base Camp and Back To Lukla
Today, you will get a very scenic helicopter tour above the Khumbu Region and the surroundings. It is a very popular tour to enjoy the aerial view of the Region. After breakfast, we will get there at Lukla Airport by a short hike from Namche. From there you will get the Helicopter ride, which will take you above the diverse nature of Khumbu. It offers you a massive and close view of the highest mountains in the world, including, Mt. Everest, Mt Lhotse, and Mt Cho yo. Besides that, you will get the majestic scenery of the enormous beauty of Khumbu Glaciers, Khumbu Icefall, and the lakes originating from them. As well the river flowing down the gorges originated from the lakes. All scenery will be the reward of this tour as you will be witnessing the whole natural phenomena of the water cycle at higher altitudes.
The Helicopter ride will take you up to the Everest Base Camp. There we will spend some time enjoying the altitude and the surroundings. At the Base Camp, you will be at an altitude of 5364m from the sea level. After that, we will get back to the Lukla and hike to get there in Namche Bazer again.
Your overnight will be at the Namche Bazar in a lodge.
Max Altitude
5364m. / 17,598ftOvernight Stay
Namche BazarAccommodation
Lodge 06
Day 06: Fly Back to Kathmandu And Exploration
This will be the last day for you in the Khumbu region, as you will return to the Kathmandu Valley. So, after the morning breakfast in Namche Bazer, you will get your flight from Lukla Airport to Kathmandu. It will take the flight time of 45 minutes. You can again enjoy the scenic flight enjoying the view outside of your window.
After arriving in Kathmandu, the whole day will remain. So, we will use the day to explore the Kathmandu Valley which is itself a very significant place for the historical, religious, and cultural sites making it a big tourist attraction and a travel course in itself. You will get some sightseeing tours around the valley such as Swayambunath, Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, Kathmandu Durbar Square, or Patan Durbar Square. All of them are listed in the World Heritage Sites by UNESCO. You can also enjoy the nightlife in Thamel before your departure if you get time after the sightseeing tour.
Your overnight will be at the 3-star hotel where you have stayed before.
Activity
45 min of flightMax Altitude
1400m. / 4,593ftAccommodation
3 star Hotel 07
Day 07: Departure From Kathmandu
This will be the last day of your itinerary. You will get the morning breakfast and a drive from your hotel to get there in the Airport by a private vehicle. After you get dropped at the airport, you will be ending your itinerary days officially and getting your departure from Kathmandu.
If our standard itinerary doesn't fully meet your needs, we are happy to tailor it to your specific preferences and requirements.
Private Trip or Group Joining ?
Private Trip
A private trip offers complete flexibility, personalized itineraries, and tailored experiences. You enjoy privacy, exclusive attention from guides, and the freedom to travel at your own pace, making the journey more intimate and customized to your preferences.
Group Joining
Joining a group tour offers cost savings, added safety, and the chance to meet new people. It provides expert guidance, organized logistics, and a more enriching experience through shared insights and camaraderie.
Short Everest View Trek With Heli Tour - Trip Information
The best time to enjoy this short trek can be chosen as Autumn and the season of Spring. It is still hard to pick any of them with a specific choice as it differs from person to person as personal interest plays a vital role in it. Different trekkers and travelers may want to have different features and factors during their journey. After considering the features and the factors which most of the trekkers and the travelers want during their journey we have chosen Autumn and Spring as the best time to have this trek.
In the spring season, the weather is much favorable to do this trek as you will get clear sky at the time along the stable weather. The visibility will be at its best because of the pre-monsoon that happens before Spring. The rain will wash all the dust in the air. The blossoming landscapes will be the best part of this season as this trek itself is more focused on the views and the scenery. The nature walk and the Helicopter Tour will, be filled with scenic landscapes. Overall, you will get a scenic and a very refreshing journey, if you do this trek in Spring.
In Autumn, you will get a very colorful scenic landscape with the backdrop of snow-capped mountain peaks. You will be surprised by the mesmerizing journey all across the trail as landscapes of the Khumbu Region will gain a warm hue and very colorful theme across the trail due to the falling dry leaves. The visibility will be at its prime, and you will get the most stable weather of the year. Overall, you will get a very mesmerizing and scenic as well the picturesque journey during Autumn.
So, considering the features and the factors of the seasons, which trekkers can get during different times of the year, the above seasons of Autumn and the season of Spring will be the best time to get this trekking journey of Everest View Trek.
This Short Everest View Trek with Heli tour comes with accommodation of standard level of logistics. You will get your accommodation in a 3-star Hotel while in Kathmandu and at the local lodges during your journey. All the services will cover the basic logistics. You will get the meal with the lineup of Breakfast, Dinner, And Lunch.
The menu of foods will be mostly filled with local items and cuisines such as Dal Bahat Tarkari, noodles, momo, omelets, and many more. You will also get some of your favorite Western dishes on the journey even though you are at the remote part due to the arrival of massive tourists.
You will get the standard services while in Kathmandu for your overnight and basic during the trip. Most of the overnight stay will be covered at the guest house or the View Hotel during the journey.
All the costs and the logistics will be covered as mentioned or as planned according to the cost section. This package will not cover any of the other external logistics that are billed due to the personal expenses and any other costs that are not included in the cost section.
The preparation for this trek will not be as strict as any other trekking journey that is available in the Everest Region. It all can be done through the basic preparation with the normal essentials. You just need to carry and pack the basic stuff, which you think you will need during your journey.
Pack yourself enough clothes to cover your itinerary days. Mostly carry the warmer one as even though in the summer it gets cold at night. Also, get an extra pair of footwear for you. It is hard to get the next pair of footwear if you find any fault or damage in your shoes during the journey. Carry the essentials such as water bottles, trekking poles, bags, etc. Do not carry much of the trekking equipment as we do not have any long-duration treks for this itinerary.
Make sure you are prepared for the different kinds of activities in a short duration. And also carry the medical kit with you. It will help you in any kind of medical emergency as well as during unfortunate incidents which always can happen during a journey in a diverse geography like the Everest Region. And having or getting hurt with small wounds while on a trek is a normal thing that happens during any trekking journey. But it can lead to further infections if it isn’t cured in time.
All of the further information for the trekking preparation will be provided during a short briefing before the flight from Kathmandu to Lukla.
For fitness, you can have a normal shape. We recommend you have some breathing exercises before the month pioneers to the itinerary days.
You need government-issued permits to get access inside the region, to do this trekking journey of Short Everest View Trek. This trek covers the area of Sagarmatha Conservation Area. So, you need some of the below trekking permits for this trek,
- SCAP( Sagarmatha Conservation Area Permits )
- TIMS( Trekking Information Management System )
The above are the trekking permits that you need during your itinerary. It should be taken from the government official boards, with your legal information filled inside it. Otherwise, it will be considered an illegal act to get inside the region without legal permits and can be taken under legal charges if found doing so.
Most Asked Questions
Is this trek suitable with children?
Yes, it does not have any long-duration treks or any kind of such dangerous activities that are risky for you or your children. This trek of short Everest View Trek with Heli Tour is more focused on the views and the scenery of the Khumbu region. So, it would be a great opportunity to have quality time with your family within the enormous beauty of the Mountain region. So, it is a suitable trek with your children to have quality time with them.
Which currencies are in use in this trekking trail?
You need the currency of Nepal to get any transitions done. There are no other currencies in use right now. You will find very few numbers of luxury restaurants that accept payments in Dollars and Euros. But it is still very uncertain so, carrying cash in Nepalese currencies will be the best option to not get into trouble during any kind of transition.
What is the difficulty of this Trek?
The difficulty of this Short Everest View Trek is on Easy Level. It does not contain any long-duration trek or any kind of journey above the rough terrains or the narrow paths. So, without any such difficulty factors, it would be an easy task to finish this trek in comparison to other trekking journeys that are available in the Khumbu region.
Does altitude sickness happen in this trekking journey?
Yes, it can happen. This Short Everest View trek covers an altitude up to above 5000m from the sea level and the effect of altitude sickness comes after arriving at an altitude above 3000m. So, we recommend you follow the safety precautions to avoid such incidents of altitude sickness. It can ruin your whole experience.
Do I get the guide with this package?
Yes, you will get a government-licensed guide in your whole itinerary and a potter too while on a trekking journey in the Khumbu Region. You do not need to worry about the necessary staff for the trekking journey as all are managed with proper management and the timing to provide you with a better experience in your journey of Everest View Trek.
