Everest Base Camp Trek with Helicopter Return

Your landing at the airport marks the first day of the trip. A representative from Escape Himalaya will welcome you at the airport and transfer you to the hotel. You'll get a short program briefing regarding the trip, and you may relax for the remainder of the time.

Overnight at the hotel. Breakfast Included. 

We shall take on a beautiful morning flight to Lukla this day, presenting you with some pretty sights of the landscape, which changes as you move from the capital to your destination. The city dissolves back into the horizon, and the land emerges as a vibrant green shade with lush vegetation, foliage, and hills, contrasting the blue sky. Then, we will begin our trek with an easy walk passing through the village of Chaurikharka and walking down towards Dudh Koshi Ghat, lying at an altitude of 2,530m. Trekking along the shore of Dudh Koshi River, we will reach Phakding. 

Overnight at the guesthouse. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner are included.

We will head off from Phakding on this day and pass through splendid rhododendron forests, the wood blossoming rich with magnolia and aligned with fir trees. The area will be full of blooming rhododendron flowers during springtime. We will also pass through Jorsalle (2,805m) and pass by the junction of Dudh Koshi and Bhote Koshi. We will climb for some time and get the first glimpse of Everest if the weather is clear and the clouds part way. Ascending further, we will reach Namche Bazaar, a flourishing Sherpa village and an administrative hub of the Khumbu region.

Overnight at the guesthouse. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner are included.

At Namche Bazaar, we will rest to acclimatize and avoid altitude sickness to help adjust our bodies to the raised elevation. We will, therefore, climb to Everest View Hotel, which presents magnificent views of Mount Everest, Mount Ama Dablam, and more of the surrounding peaks. We will also walk to the Khunde and Khumjung villages beneath Khumbila, the rock-strewn mountain considered holy by all Sherpa people. In Khunde, we can visit the Edmund Hillary School, Hospital, and Khumjung Monastery. We will then trek back to Namche.

Overnight at the guesthouse. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner are included.

We will move ahead from Namche Bazaar and continue walking all along the rushing glacial waters of the Dudh Koshi. On the way to Sanasa, we will pass by the ethereal rhododendron forests. You may also see faunas like the multi-colored pheasants, musk deer, and the Himalayan Thar. From Sanasa, we will walk vertically up to the famous Tengboche monastery. Tengboche is the largest monastery in the Khumbu region which presents magnificent peak views of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, and Thamserku.

Overnight at the guesthouse. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner are included.

We will trek for around 5 hours to get to Dingboche on this day. Our trek begins with an adjacent route with the rhododendron forest from Tengboche to Debuche. We will also traverse the raging Imja River through a suspension bridge and pass by Pangboche village, the region's biggest village occupied by Sherpa people. Here we can walk to Pangboche monastery, one of the ancient monasteries. We will have quite a challenging walk in the afternoon as the scenery turns dry and deserted before reaching Dingboche.

Overnight at the guesthouse. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner are included.

Today, we will have another acclimatization hike in Dingboche. We will hike to Nagerjun Hill, just above Dingboche, to get accustomed to the high altitude. It will be a pretty challenging day as the path is steeper. It takes around 5 hours to reach Nagerjun, where the stunning views of the Lobuche East (6,119m), Kangtega (6,685m), the Toboche Peak (6,367m), Lobuche West (6,145m), the Thamserku (6,608m), and Mount Ama Dablam (6,856m) will mesmerize us. Then, we will return to Dingboche.

Overnight at the guesthouse. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner are included.

We will climb steeply up to Lobuche, leaving behind Dingboche. We will also pass Dhugla, located at the tip of the Khumbu Glacier. With a vertical and small climb up, we will stroll to Thukla Pass and see memorials for fallen Everest climbers. Also, you cannot ignore the stunning vista of the enormous mountains. We will finally reach Lobuche (4,910m) with a trouble-free walk.

Overnight at the guesthouse. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner are included.

Departing from Lobuche, we will walk towards Gorakshep from Lobuche on this day. Today is a crucial trek day as we will reach the Everest Base Camp. Upon reaching the foot of Mt. Everest, the views of Everest, Mahalangur, Khumbutse, Lingtren, Mt. Pumori, and Mt. Nuptse will enthrall us. We will also walk further up to the top, passing the gush of Changri Glacier to get the sight of Kala Patthar, which translates to "Black Rock" in Nepali. Walking further ahead, we will reach the Everest Base Camp, where we shall have a fantastic time drowning ourselves in the majesty of Sagarmatha! Then, we will return to Gorakshep.

Overnight at the guesthouse. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner are included.

We will walk from Gorakshep to Kala Patthar early in the morning to witness the magnificent sunrise view over Mt. Everest. The spectacular views of Chhangtse, Nuptse, Lhotse, and others will be alluring. At Kala Patthar, you will also spend some rewarding time remaining in your memories forever. 

After breakfast, you will experience a comfortable helicopter ride back to Kathmandu. While on the ride, you can witness stunning aerial views of the panoramic landscapes and massive Himalayan ranges. The flight is a thrilling and scenic helicopter return tour to Kathmandu. You will be transferred to the hotel upon landing at Tribhuwan International Airport.

Overnight at the hotel. Breakfast is included.

One of the representatives from Escape Himalaya will transfer you to the Tribhuwan International Airport three hours earlier before your scheduled flight. And you will then depart, hopefully with a lifetime experience and exciting memories to share.

Breakfast is included.