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Everest Base Camp Trek with Helicopter Return

Days: 10 days

Elevation : 5545M

Your Everest adventure starts here! Trek through stunning landscapes, embrace diverse cultures, and cap it off with a helicopter ride for a bird's-eye view.

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Trip Type
Trip Type
Trekking
Difficulty
Difficulty
Moderate
SKILLS PROFILE
SKILLS PROFILE
No Requirements
ACCOMMODATION
ACCOMMODATION
Tea House
DESTINATION
DESTINATION
Nepal
Start / End Point
Start / End Point
Lukla / Gorakshep
Region
Region
Everest Tour Packages
Duration
Duration
10 days
Elevation
Elevation
5545 M
Seasons
Seasons
Mar-May, Sep--Nov
Group Size
Group Size
2 - 8
Popularity
Popularity

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GUARANTEED DEPARTURESPRICEAVAILABILITY
Sep 5, 2025 - Sep 14, 2025$2328High
Sep 20, 2025 - Sep 29, 2025$2328High
Oct 20, 2025 - Oct 29, 2025$2328High
Nov 1, 2025 - Nov 10, 2025$2328High
Nov 20, 2025 - Nov 29, 2025$2328Low
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Trek Highlights

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  • Scenic flight from Kathmandu to Lukla, the starting point of the trek.
  • Trekking through picturesque villages: Phakding, Tengboche, Namche Bazar, Lobuche, etc.
  • Witnessing stunning mountain ranges, lakes, glaciers, monasteries, and temples along the trail.
  • Experiencing the unique traditions and cultures of remote Nepal, particularly the Sherpas.
  • Exploring customs and traditions of different villages, ethnic groups, and locals.
  • Reaching the iconic Everest Base Camp for breathtaking views of the world's highest peak.
  • Concluding the adventure with a thrilling helicopter ride from Gorakshep to Kathmandu.
  • Mesmerizing aerial perspective of villages, forests, and mountains.
  • Time-saving option compared to trekking back on foot.
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Why This Trip ?

The Everest Base Camp Trek with Helicopter Return beckons adventure enthusiasts for an extraordinary journey through Nepal's Himalayan wonders. Offering breathtaking landscapes, the trek winds through picturesque villages, revealing stunning mountain ranges, glacial lakes, and ancient monasteries. This trip is an ideal choice for those seeking a time-efficient yet comprehensive Everest experience, combining natural grandeur, cultural immersion, and the exhilaration of a scenic helicopter ride.

 

Tipping Recommendation
We recommend allocating 10-15% of your total tour cost to tipping guides, drivers, and other hardworking staff who ensure your experience is unforgettable. While tipping is not mandatory, it is a meaningful way to support the seasonal workers who dedicate themselves to making your trip extraordinary.

By booking with us and participating in the tipping culture, you are directly contributing to Nepal’s local economy and helping sustain the tourism workforce. This support is crucial in retaining talent within the country and addressing challenges like brain drain.

Your generosity makes a lasting impact—thank you!

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Short Itinerary

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Day

1

Welcome To Nepal

Day

2

Lukla/ Trek To Phakding (2656 M)

Day

3

Trek To Namche Bazar (3450M)

Day

4

Acclimatization day

Day

5

Trek To Tengboche (3870 M)

Day

6

Trek To Dingboche (4410 M)

Day

7

Trek To Lobuche (4940 M)

Day

8

Trek to Gorakshep (5170 M)/ Everest Base Camp (5364 M) and back

Day

9

Hike To Kalapatthar (5545 M) and back/Heli ride from Gorakshep to Kathmandu

Day

10

Departure

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Comprehensive Trek Guide

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Everest Base Camp Trek with Helicopter Return is a 9-day long tour. It starts with a flight to Lukla (Tenzing Hilary airport) from Kathmandu, then a trek to the Base Camp on your foot. While returning, you take a helicopter ride from Gorakshep to Kathmandu. The trail of the Everest Base camp is one of the most visually appealing among all the treks of Nepal. From Lulka, it spreads to Base camp through stunning villages like Phakding, Tengboche, Namche Bazar, Lobuche, etc. It is decked up with mountain ranges, lakes, glaciers, monasteries, temples, floras, faunas, and many more.

 

These places and villages you pass by get you face-to-face with remote Nepal’s lifestyle. One can have a chance to be a part of various unique traditions and cultures mainly of Sherpas, since they are the major inhabitants of the Himalayas. However, different villages, ethnic groups, and locals have beliefs that lead to their customs and traditions. These practices reflect the roots of their civilization. Therefore, the Everest Base Camp Trek with Helicopter Return is an opportunity to swoon you with these never-seen nature’s presence, lifestyles, cultures, and festivals.

 

The Helicopter ride back definitely adds the cherry on top. It feeds your craving for adventures as you fly above the most mesmerizing scenic view of villages, forests, mountains, etc. It saves the time that would take to just trek back on foot. Hence, it is an ideal option for those who want to be close to Everest in a short time.

 

Tipping Recommendation

We recommend allocating 10-15% of your total tour cost to tipping guides, drivers, and other hardworking staff who ensure your experience is unforgettable. While tipping is not mandatory, it is a meaningful way to support the seasonal workers who dedicate themselves to making your trip extraordinary.

By booking with us and participating in the tipping culture, you are directly contributing to Nepal’s local economy and helping sustain the tourism workforce. This support is crucial in retaining talent within the country and addressing challenges like brain drain.

Your generosity makes a lasting impact—thank you!

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Itinerary

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Day1
Welcome To Nepal
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Meals: Dinner

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Accommodation: Hotel

Your unforgettable journey begins as you touch down at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu. A warm welcome awaits you with our representative holding a placard bearing your name. He/she will transfer you to your hotel. Enjoy some free time to rest and explore the charming town at your own pace. Overnight stay in Kathmandu;
Day2
Lukla/ Trek To Phakding (2656 M)
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Meals: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

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Accommodation: Teahouse

Through domestic airlines, one takes a flight to Lukla. Lukla is 40 minutes away from Kathmandu by air. Make sure your luggage is at most 40 kg/ 88.1849 pounds. If it does exceed the mark then you have to pay an extra amount to take it through or just leave it at the airport. From Lukla being surrounded by breathtaking views, one walks to Phakding. Phakding lies at an altitude of 2610 m / 8562.992 ft. The trail from Lukla to Phakding is an easy one. It traverses through small settlements, forests, and different animals and birds. You will also get a glimpse of mountain peaks like Kusum Kangaru from afar. Crossing suspension bridges, and walking through terrific green landscapes, beside the Dudh Koshi River, day one ends at Phakding. Overnight stay in Phakding;
Day3
Trek To Namche Bazar (3450M)
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Meals: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

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Accommodation: Teahouse

Today, you trek to Namche Bazar. Namche is popularly known as Portal to the majestic Himalayas to trekking enthusiasts. One needs two permits to move to Namche Bazar and cross the Sagarmatha National Park at Monjo. The trek to Namche Bazar is approximately 6 hours to 7 hours long. The trail is neither too easy nor too hard. You pass through beautiful stone-paved paths, suspension bridges above fast-flowing rivers, panoramic views, and colorful prayer flags. Since Namche is elevated to a height of 3440 m / 11286 ft, the trail starts moving upward, it has long stairs and a few risky steep paths too. Overnight stay in Namche Bazaar;
Day4
Acclimatization day
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Meals: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

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Accommodation: Teahouse

Acclimatization is very much needed for altitude increases, making it hard for our body to adapt. So to avoid complications, the day will be spent visiting places nearby like the Local museum and Hillary school, Khumjung village, and Khunde village. These villages reflect the beauty of the Sherpa lifestyle. You will also get to see views of mountains like Ama Dablam (6912 m / 22349 ft), Mount Nuptse (7861 m / 25791 ft), Mount Lhotse(8516 m/ 27940 ft), etc. These small hikes will keep us active and help in acclimatizing. After that, you rest and get prepared to advance forward. Overnight stay in Namche Bazaar;
Day5
Trek To Tengboche (3870 M)
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Meals: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

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Accommodation: Teahouse

Tengboche is 9.6 km / 6 miles away from Namche Bazar. Today’s trek will be one of the most difficult ones. With all these difficulties, it also flaunts the most rewarding view of the entire trek. Mountains, panoramic views, monasteries, faunas, exotic animals, etc., make the trek worth all the hard climb. First, the track moves downhill. As you get near the midpoint, the elevation starts to get higher. It reaches up to 3876 m / 12687 ft. Since the trail goes downhill first and then moves upward, it is very hard to get your body adjusted. So, have your first aid kit with you in case something bad happens. Overnight stay in Tengboche;
Day6
Trek To Dingboche (4410 M)
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Meals: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

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Accommodation: Teahouse

Trek from Tengboche to Dingboche is around 6 hours long and fairly challenging. You need to walk past the upslope landscapes. The trail passes through villages like Deboche and Pangboche. It will be even more difficult to get your body adjusted as the altitude rises to 4410 m / 14470 ft. One gets a close view of Nuptse, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam, along with a sneak peek of the majestic Everest. Overnight stay in Dingboche;
Day7
Trek To Lobuche (4940 M)
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Meals: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

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Accommodation: Teahouse

The elevation keeps increasing and gets to 16,109 feet / 4,910 meters. Today on the Everest base camp trek with Helicopter return you will behold the first-ever sight of the Khumbu glacier. Trek to Lobuche doesn’t comprise rocky, steep paths or has any notable obstacle; however, one needs to be aware of the risks of gaining elevation. The total distance from Dingboche to Lobuche is 11 km / 6.83508 miles. To complete one needs approximately 4 hours to 5 hours. Lobuche is sparsely populated and has a handful of teahouses. Upon arriving at Lobuche village mountains like Lobuche, Nuptse, and the stunning Everest region come into sight. Overnight stay in Lobuche;
Day8
Trek to Gorakshep (5170 M)/ Everest Base Camp (5364 M) and back
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Meals: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

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Accommodation: Teahouse

This day of the Everest base camp trek with Helicopter return will be the longest and most tiring. First, you leave Lobuche and head for Gorakshep. The trail followed is rocky so be careful while you walk through it. To overshadow all the difficulties the trail also has views of the Mount Nuptse and Khumbu glacier. It will take around 3 hours to get here. Resting for a while and admiring Lobuche, the trek further goes to Everest Base camp. The trail to Everest Base Camp is a difficult one but can be completed in about 2 hours. You will return back to Gorakshep and rest for the night. Overnight stay in Gorakshep;
Day9
Hike To Kalapatthar (5545 M) and back/Heli ride from Gorakshep to Kathmandu
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Meals: Breakfast

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Accommodation: Hotel

Kalapatthar is one of the best viewpoints of the Everest base camp trek with Helicopter return. It boasts the most magical sunrise and sunset. It has the best and up-close view of Mt. Everest along with other snow-capped mountains like Mt.Lhotse (8516 m /27940 ft), Mt.Nuptse (7861 m/ 25791 ft), Mt.Changtse (7543 m / 24747 ft), Mt.Pumori (7161 m/ 23494 ft), etc to stun you. Trek from Gorakshep to Kalapatthar is 1 hour to 2 hours long. The trail to Kalapatthar has a high possibility of avalanches, so leave prepared. After enjoying the magical view from Kalapatthar, you trek back to Gorakshep and take the thrilling Helicopter ride to Kathmandu. The feeling of flying above the Everest region, glaciers, lakes, and small villages is surreal. The helicopter ride will be 60 minutes to 70 minutes long. Overnight stay in Kathmandu;
Day10
Departure
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Meals: Breakfast

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Accommodation: -

Depending on your flight, we will transfer you to the airport for your flight back home. The check in time is 3 hours prior to departure. Until next time!

What's Included

  • Airport transfers by private vehicle
  • Deluxe rooms in a standard hotel in Kathmandu on twin/double sharing with breakfast
  • Accommodations during the trek
  • All meals (Breakfast, lunch, dinner) during the trek
  • Authorized English-speaking friendly guide along with Porters(3:1) for the trek
  • Equipment clothing for porters and guides, including their insurance
  • All applicable government taxes
  • All expenses for all staff – meals, accommodation, salary, equipment, insurance, transportation
  • All necessary paperwork and Sagarmatha National Park Trekking Permit, local government permit. 
  • Medical kit (carried by your trek leader)

 

What's not Included

  • International flights; Nepalese visa fee; 
  • Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, or early return from the mountain due to any reason other than the scheduled itinerary;
  • Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu;
  • Travel and rescue insurance;
  • Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower, etc.);
  • Tips for guide(s), porter(s) and driver(s);
  • Hot and cold beverages throughout the tour (except what comes with a main
    course meals);

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