Destination Everest Region

Trip Difficulty Difficult Trip

Duration 7 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 Trek 7 days

Grab an opportunity to reach the ultimate destination for the once in a lifetime experience.
7-day Everest Base Camp Trek accompanied by well-experience guide.
Everest Base Camp Heli Trek offerring spectacular mountain view of Everest and Amadabalam.
Trek Everest Base Camp with acclimatization day and returns to Lukla from Gorakshep by helicopter.
Mt Everest, the world’s highest peak, a dream destinations of everyone.
Meeting Sherpa people and learning about their culture and lifestyle.
Hike to Kalapathar offers the sunrise view of the mountains.

Overview of Everest Base Camp Trek 7 days

Everest Base Camp Trek 7 days is a short Everest Base Camp Trek with helicopter return to Kathmandu. Everest Base Camp is a popular trekking destinations in the Himalayas.

There is no other better option than the 7-day Everest Base Camp Trek. You will walk through remote villages, monasteries and pine forests to Kalapatthar and Everest Base Camp.

It is a fabulous trek that offers mind blowing view of Mt Everest, the highest mountain in the world. Also, the Helicopter flight to Lukla caters a lifetime experience of valley, glaciers, moraine and the mountains.

We have designed 8-days Everest base camp heli trek is suitable for those trekkers who don’t have much time, we have different options for trekking to Everest Base Camp.

A great trip which is perfect if you have limited time and want to experience adventure of Everest Base Camp. The trip combines both trekking and helicopter ride in the Himalayas.

We first trek to EBC via Namche Bazaar, Tengboche, Lobuche, Gorekshep and Kalapatthar and of course Everest Base Camp. Then return to Kathmandu by Helicopter flight from Gorekshep.

Everest Base Camp Trek 7 days Itinerary

Day 1:Kathmandu to Lukla (2,840m) and Trek to Phakding(3,440m,10 km, 5 hrs)
Day 2:Trek to Namche Bazaar(3440m, 12km, 6 hours)
Day 3:Namche Bazaar to Tengboche (3,870 m, 16 km, 4-6 hrs).
Day 4:Tengboche to Dingboche (4,350m, 12 km, 6 hours).
Day 5:Dingboche to Lobuche (4,940 m, 13 km, 5-6 hours)
Day 6:Lobuche to Everest base camp (5,364m) and trek back to Gorakshep (5,170 m) and Helicopter fly
Day 7:Lukla to Kathmandu

Detail Itinerary of Everest Base Camp Trek 7 days

Day 01: Kathmandu to Lukla (2,840m) and Trek to Phakding(3,440m,10 km, 5 hrs)

Wake up early in the morning to take a scenic flight to the Lukla. Lukla Airport is the one of the most extreme and beautiful airport surrounded by amazing landscapes. Get ready trek to Phakding for Over night.

Day 02: Trek to Namche Bazaar(3440m, 12km, 6 hours)

Breakfast and trek uphill to Namche Bazaar past through the most famous places like Monjo, Jorsalle. Namche Bazaar is the capital of the Sherpa and the Tibetan people. In Namche you can enjoy the Bar, Restaurant and you can also connect to the internet.

Day 03: Namche Bazaar to Tengboche (3,870 m, 16 km, 4-6 hrs).

Breakfast and trek to Tengboche, the best view point offers a great view of Mount Everest. Today trek pass through the rhododendron forest, pine trees and mountain river. Tengboche is a good place for trekkers and the Buddhist pilgrims. Tengboche monastery is the oldest monastery made by the Tibetan Lama.

Day 04: Tengboche to Dingboche (4,350m, 12 km, 6 hours).

Breakfast and trek to Dingboche which is the long and pretty hard walk. It takes 5-6 hours to reach to the Dingboche trek pass through the mountain valley, small pine forest and the mountain river, capturing the most scenic views of the mountain of Everest region and mighty Mt.Everest.

Day 05: Dingboche to Lobuche (4,940 m, 13 km, 5-6 hours)

Breakfast and trek uphill and downhill to Lobuche trek past the Mani stone and the large amount of the praying flags. Today trek offers you the magnificent views of the Himalayan giant peaks and panorama including Everest, mountain valley.

Day 06: Lobuche to Everest base camp (5,364m) and trek back to Gorakshep (5,170 m) and Helicopter fly back to Lukla.

Wake up early in the morning, and trek to the Everest base camp via Gorakshep, and return back to the Gorakshep, Helicopter ride over the Himalayas enjoying Mount Everest and other Himalayan range to Lukla.

Day 07: Lukla to Kathmandu

Breakfast and get flight back to Kathmandu. The trip ends and spend time on your own.

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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.
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 Trek 7 days

EBC Hike 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.

Foods on Everest Base Camp Trek

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 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.

Equipment Lists for Everest Base Camp Trek

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)

Best Time for Short Everest Base Camp Trek

March, April, and May are the best months for short Everest Base Camp Trek. The hiking trail is blooming rhododendrons in Autumn. Also, the lush alpine landscape seems spectacular.

The winter snow makes the surrounding mountains alluring. Ama Dablam, Everest, Thamserku, and other peaks are clearly seen in Spring.

Post-monsoon months like September, October, and November are also good for the trek. The rain-free days and crystal clear weather in the autumn days make it a pleasant journey.

Flight Delays and Transportation

For this trek, you’ll take a flight to Lukla ( March to May and October and November from Ramechhap and the rest of the month from Kathmandu) trek to EBC, and then return by helicopter from Gorakshep to Kathmandu via Lukla airport stop.

The crucial weather affects the flight to Lukla. If you’re in Spring and Autumn, you may face flight delayed and cancel. Hence, we request you to plan your trip with one or two extra buffer days to comfort your international flight delays and cancellations.