Destination Everest Region

Trip Difficulty Difficult Trip

Duration 8 Days

Activities Trekking

Accommodation Hotel and Teahouse Lodge

Max altitude 5300 m

Group Size 1-20 Pax

Meals Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Vehicle Bus/Car/Jeep/Flight

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Highlights of Everest Base Camp Helicopter Trek 8 days

Enjoy the beauty of Everest region and Everest Base Camp in a short time frame.
An ideal package to experience trek and tour to Everest Base Camp by helicopter flight to Kathmandu.
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No age restriction for 8 days Everest Base Camp Trek.
Consider a moderate to challenging Himalaya Journey.
The trip begins with an adventure flight to Lukla and trek to Phakding on day 1.
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Overview of Everest Base Camp Helicopter Trek 8 days

Everest Base Camp Helicopter Trek is short, but an excellent 8 days trip to Everest Base Camp in Nepal. You first trek to Everest Base Camp from Kathmandu via Lukla and then directly fly back to Kathmandu by Helicopter from Gorakshep.

Surely, a good trek for short holidays makers and it is also the best trek on the Earth. Everest Base Camp Helicopter Trek is so popular now in Nepal even though it is costly.

The delightful and captivating trip adventures recommended for limited time travelers. If they are not able to do the entire 14-day Everest base camp trek.

Hence, the features of EBC Heli trip is to trek to Everest Base Camp and return back to Kathmandu by helicopter flight.

Everest Base Camp is most famous trekking destinations in the world. Everest Base Camp Helicopter Trek is a good alternative to full length Everest Base Camp Trek. The trip is more expensive than the normal Everest Base Camp Trek.

Everest Base Camp Helicopter Trek Itinerary

Day 1:Kathmandu to Lukla and Trek to Monju(2804m, 10 km).
Day 2:Monjo to Namche Bazaar(3445 m, 12km, 6 hours)
Day 3:Acclimatization in Namche Bazaar
Day 4:Namche Bazaar to Tengboche (3850m, 11km,6 hours)
Day 5:Tengboche to Dingboche (4350m, 15 km, 6 hours)
Day 6:Trek Dingboche to Lobuche (4950 m, 12 km, 6 hours)
Day 7:Lobuche to GorakShep (5160m) and Trek to Everest Base Camp (5364m, 15 km, 6 hours)
Day 8:Trek Gorakshep to Kala Patthar(5643 m) and down to Gorakshep and fly by helicopter to

Detail Itinerary of Everest Base Camp Helicopter Trek 8 days

Day 01: Kathmandu to Lukla and Trek to Monju(2804m, 10 km).

Transfer to airport to take an early morning flight to Lukla that 45 minutes scenic flight offers excellent views of the mountains. Landing at Lukla airport is an amazing experience on its own and start trek to Monjo(2804 m) for 5-6 hours.

Day 02: Monjo to Namche Bazaar(3445 m, 12km, 6 hours)

Breakfast and uphill trek to Namche Bazaar (3445 m), a beautiful town nestled below the snow-capped mountains. Walk through rhododendron and pine forest along the roaring rivers via Sagarmatha National Park. The national park is listed under UNESCO world heritage site. Namche Bazaar has surprisingly good bakery shops targeted at tourists. Do not miss to try them out.

Day 03: Acclimatization in Namche Bazaar

Explore around the town and take day hikes to the entry point of National park and watch the golden glow on the mountains during sunrise. You can also day hike to Khumjung and Hillary School. And, exploring the alleys of town is amazing. You will spend the night at Namche Bazaar.

Day 04: Namche Bazaar to Tengboche (3850m, 11km,6 hours)

Breakfast and gentle trek until Phunki. We ascend to Tengboche village after lunch. This village has popular Tengboche monastery, which is the largest in the region. The monastery is located in a scenic place. Observe the Buddhist rituals if you would arrive early in the afternoon.

Day 05: Tengboche to Dingboche (4350m, 15 km, 6 hours)

Breakfast and trek through birch, pine and rhododendron forests mostly on uphill. Dingboche is located at an elevation of 4350m. You will also walk across a suspension bridge popular for spectacular views of Ama Dablam mountain. After the confluence of Lobuche river, Imja valley opens up after a steep climb. It is a picturesque valley with beautiful mountain scenery.

Day 06: Trek Dingboche to Lobuche (4950 m, 12 km, 6 hours)

Breakfast and trek through a scenic route with stunning views of Nuptse, Cholatse, Thamserku and several other magnificent peaks. You will also pass by a number of memorial stones to honor climbers who failed on their attempt to climb Mt. Everest. The trail will drop to the Khumbu Glacier moraine. Today, you will have a close view of Khumbutse, Lingtren, Pumori and Mahalangur Himal.

Day 07: Lobuche to Ghorakshep (5160m) and Trek to Everest Base Camp (5364m, 15 km, 6 hours)

Wake up, breakfast and trek to Gorakshep for 4 hours, and leave your bag at Gorakshep, lunch and trek ascend and descend through glacial moraines to the spectacular Khumbu icefall. You will spend an hour or so to explore the campsite that is astonishingly beautiful. Then you will trek back to Ghorakshep, and spend the night at a local lodge.

Day 08: Trek Gorakshep to Kala Patthar(5643 m) and down to Gorakshep and fly by helicopter to Kathmandu.

Wake up early in the morning, and hike to Kala Patthar (5643 m) is the highest altitude you will climb during the trek. Kala Patthar offers a panoramic view of Mt. Everest and other mountains. But the views are amazing from the top. After spending some time at Kala Patthar, you get down to Gorakshep, breakfast and get helicopter flight back to Kathmandu.

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Includes / Excludes

What's Included ?

Airport pick up and drop by private Car/Jeep.
Three meals-breakfast, lunch, and dinner per day during the trek.
Shared Helicopter fly from Gorak Shep to Lukla
Trekking Lodge (Tea House) accommodation during the trek.
Sagarmatha National Park Entry Permit and Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality entry fees.
Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu (Ramechhap -Lukla- Ramechhap) flight with transfer.
English speaking guide and all his salary, food, drinks, accommodation, transport and insurance.
1 porter for 2 trekkers on request and all his salary, food, accommodation, and insurance.
Arrangement of emergency helicopter service paid by your Travel Insurance Company.
Government taxes and official expenses.

What's Excluded ?

Meals-lunch, and dinner in Kathmandu.
Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu
Nepal entry visa fee.
Personal travel and medical insurance.
International Flight Tickets
Personal expenses such as telephone, hot shower, WIFI and battery charging at the tea houses.
All alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks like soup, tea, coffee, hot chocolate, coca-cola, mineral water and extra food.
All desserts and sweet things like chocolate, cake, pie, pudding.
Tips for guide and porter(tipping is expected)
Excess baggage of more than 10 kg for Lukla flight.
Note: Earlier return from the trek due to sickness or any problem, the money you paid for the flight, hotel, mountain room, food is non-refundable.
You need to bear the expenses for hotel and food in Kathmandu by yourself.

Note: We operate private trip everyday.

We can operate private trip for solo, group, family, students as per your requirements.

Trip Information - Everest Base Camp Helicopter Trek 8 days

EBC Heli Trek Difficulty

A moderately difficulty trek, reaching to an elevation of 5500m. It needs to walk 5 to 7 hours as you walk up to Everest Base Camp. The trails ascends and descends frequently through valley and high altitude mountain passes.

No previous trek experience is required but you should be physically fit and healthy. Hiking experience is beneficial. Walking, running, and hiking is a great ways to prepare for this trip.

Moreover, 8-day Everest Base Camp Trek is doable if you are ready to walk five to six hour daily. It is an average hike and does not require any technical climbing.

Everest Base Camp Heli Trek-Meals

You will get Nepali, Tibetan, Indian, Chinese and continental meals. You will get oatmeal, French toast, muesli, cereal, hash browns, chapati, Tibetan bread and egg of any style.

Dal Bhat is a good dish for trekking, it forms of lentil soup served with rice and seasonal vegetable. Western-style meals also possible such as sandwiches, potatoes, and even pizza for lunch and dinner.

The Thukpa, stews, pizza, and momos(dumpling) are also possible. For dessert, you will get rice pudding, apple pie, pastries and snickers bar.

The meat-based, non-veg dishes are also available. The meat is not freezing and fresh, carried by porters from Lukla. The non-veg meals upset your stomach. Alcohol and meat are not recommended on this trek.

Accommodations on Everest Heli Trek

You will stay at local teahouse lodges. It offers delicious meal and comfortable accommodations. The teahouses have two or three beds in a room with warm blankets, pillows, and firm mattresses.

We try to provide you the highest quality room with attached bathrooms. Group Trekkers share a room with same sex for solo female travelers.

Passport and Visa

You need to carry passport valid for at least 6 months. You will get on arrival visa at Kathmandu-TIA airport. The multiple entry-Nepal visa costs USD 40 for 15 days and USD 50 for 30 days.

Travel Insurance

Travel insurance is necessary for this trek. We will not sell travel insurance but happily recommends the insurance company. Please, make sure that your travel insurance policy will cover emergency helicopter rescue and evacuation and medical expenses in the hospital. Hence, purchase a higher tier of travel insurance which covers a high altitude sickness up to 6,000 meters.

Everest Base Camp Helicopter Trek-Equipment Lists

Please travel lighter and carry only a necessary trekking equipment. We recommends the below trekking gear list for EBC Helicopter Trek.

General
All season sleeping bag and down Jacket.
Duffle bag or rucksack.
A wind and waterproof thin layered jacket.
Daypack

Head
A warmer hat that covers the ears
Sunglasses
Neck-warmer
Sunscreen (35 to 60 SPF)
Headlamp and an extra set of batteries

Hands
A pair of warm gloves for walking poles(if you prefer)
Warmer shell gloves and liner

Upper Body
Long sleeve t-shirts
Thermal tops
wool jacket or pullover
Sports bras for women and girls
Water and windproof shell jacket

Lower Body
Thermal underwear (especially trousers)
windproof and waterproof trousers
warmer trousers
Comfortable trekking pants
Extra casual sport pants

Footwear
A pair of good waterproof trekking boots
Pair of sandals
4-5 pairs of woolen socks
Sock liners
Light shoes and sneakers
First Aid Kits and Medicines
Assorted adhesive bandages (fabric preferred)
Blister treatment cream or similar
Insect / anti-itch ointment
Ibuprofen or other pain-relief medication
Diamox (125mg to 250mg tablets for altitude sickness)
Warps, splints, and wound coverings butterfly bandage
Water purifying pills

Miscellaneous
4 passport size photos with original passport
Water bottle and filter
Flight Ticket(please make a copy and leave at our office in KTM because in case you want to change your flight date)
Bathroom kit such as toilet paper, plastic bags, hand wipes, towel, and soap, etc.)

Extra things
Comfortable trekking poles
Quality energy dry foods
Power bank and music players
Camera (memory card, chargers, and extra batteries)