Everest Base Camp Trek Fly Back to Kathmandu by Helicopter
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Everest Base Camp Trek Fly Back to Kathmandu by Helicopter

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calender icon Duration 10.0 days
accommodation icon Accommodation 4* Hotel in Kathmandu, Luxury Lodge in Trek
season icon Best Season Whole Year,
hiking icon Hiking,Sight Seeing 10.0 days
transportation icon Transportation Dom Flight, Helicopter & Tourist Vehicles days
altitude icon Max-Altitude 5645.0 m
meal icon Meal Full Board Meals
difficulty icon Difficulty hard
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Everest Base Camp Trek Fly Back to Kathmandu by Helicopter Overview

Everest Base Camp trek with fly back to Lukla by Helicopter also called Everest Base Camp Helicopter Trek is the perfect trek with a helicopter flight that offers stunning scenery, culture, flora, and fauna of the world's highest Mount Everest region. It is the perfect trip combination of Everest Base Camp Trek as well as Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tours


Everest Base Camp Heli Trek is a mixture of adventure with a top luxury trip to the most iconic place in the world called "Mount Everest" which is suitable for those who don’t wish to trek along the same trail back to Lukla and want to experience the world's the best scenic helicopter ride with save time & energy.

Trekking to Everest Base Camp is all about the walking journey toward the world's highest mountain and its ranges, enchanting landscapes, a close view of white peaks, local Sherpa culture, waterfalls, glaciers, and mesmerizing nature. And return by helicopter offers an enchanting close bird's eye view of glaciers, passes, and white mountains including Mt. Everest, Gaurishankar, Mt. Ama Dablam, Mt. Makalu, Cholatse, Nuptse, Pumori, Lhotse, and many more.

Everest Base Camp trek and fly back by Helicopter, trek to the base camp of the world’s highest mountain 5364m and visit Kala Patthar 5545m and charter helicopter flight on a way back to Kathmandu from Gorakshep. Flying along the highest mountains of the world is a magical moment. This trek combines the stunning trekking experience with a luxurious helicopter flight. You will have a Heli ride from Gorakshep to Kathmandu.


Highlights of Everest Base Camp Trek with Helicopter Return

Close aerial views of the highest mountain with many more white peaks and green alpine forest-captivated landscapes

Outstanding Himalayan glacier range of the Khumbu region

360-degree panoramic views of the Himalayan ranges from Kala Patthar to Everest Base Camp.

Experience High-suspension hanging bridges over the rivers

Thrilling mountain flight to Lukla by airplane

One of the earth's best helicopter ride from the earth's highest mountains region

Experiences the rural lifestyle of Sherpas, with interesting old Buddhist culture and colorful customs

Trekking through the Passes, glaciers, lakes, and waterfalls


EBC (Everest Base Camp) trek passes through UNESCO world's heritage site "Sagarmatha National Park" allowing trekkers to experience closely the Buddhism practices in the ancient monastery, Sherpa culture, Khumbu valley, the ancient monastery, and high alpine regions flora and fauna. Along the trek will experience the wonderful hospitality of Sherpas and their traditional lifestyle. It is a unique, overwhelming, and memorable trek for the trekkers as it is rich in pine & rhododendron forests and endangered species of birds and animals, and its alluring surroundings.

Trekking to EBC means you’ll be trekking on some of the best mountain trails on earth. Moreover, you get a mesmerizing view of some of the tallest peaks in the world and undulating glaciers. And returning by helicopter gives an aerial perspective of the Everest region.

Everest Base Camp trekking back to Kathmandu by Helicopter starts with a thrilling flight to Lukla from Kathmandu. And around 35 mins flight takes you to Tenzing Hillary Airport, Lukla. Lukla is the gateway to the Khumbu region.

The journey to EBC starts with an adventurous flight to Lukla. The trail pass through the Thado Khoshi Valley with a view of Kusum Kanguru to the beautiful Sherpa village, Phakding. Crossing through suspension bridges over the Dudh Koshi River, you enter Sagarmatha National Park by crossing several villages Ghat, Phakding, Tok Tok, and Benkar. We again cross the suspension bridge after Jorsale. And passing through the pine forest we ascend to Namche Bazaar. The gateway of Everest. And there will be an acclimatization day in Namche. For acclimatization, hike to Syangboche, Everest View Hotel to have the first Mt. Everest view.

Moving higher you cross an alpine meadow filled with pine trees and rhododendron bushes to Tengboche. Tengboche is a famous hilltop with consists of some hotels and Thyangboche Monastery which is the oldest Buddhist monastery in the Everest region.

With the view of one of the most beautiful mountains in the world, Ama Dablam heads toward Dingboche. Pass through the forest and cross a wooden bridge to Dingboche's barren and stony landscape. Dingboche is a small valley surrounded by farms with a stone barricade. Then climb up the village with the panoramic view of Khumbu Mountain to Thukla. With the beauty, we ascend to Thukla pass. From here trail gradually up to the Lobuche.

Head toward the last and highest settlement in the Everest Region. We follow the Khumbu Glacier to Gorakshep. And Everest Base Camp is only 2 hour hike from here and the next day's hike to Kala Patthar from Gorakshep. And after enjoying the moment in EBC and Kala Patthar, a helicopter rides from Gorakshep Lukla with the following. On this ride, you will enjoy the mountains' aerial view. It will be a great experience for the EBC trekkers.


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Itinerary

day-1

On your arrival at the Tribhuvan International Airport, a representative of Bold Himalayan will greet you. Then we will drop you off at our hotel. Freshen up and take a rest. Later you will have a meet with a guide. Our guide will brief you about your trek. Overnight at Kathmandu hotel.

day-2

In the morning, we will pick you up from your hotel and escort you to the Airport, domestic terminal. About 35 minutes thrilling flight from Kathmandu with the far view of mountains and hill, you arrive at Tenzing Hillary Airport, Lukla.
On reaching Lukla you will meet porters and have breakfast and head towards Phakding. The the trail from Phakding gradually descends to Cheplung village. And further walking to Ghat offering the pristine view of Mt. Kusum Kangraru. Then we again have a gradual descend until Phakding. Overnight stay at Phakding.

day-3

After having breakfast in Phakding, we head toward Namche following the Dudh Koshi river. Crossing the river several, we pass by some small villages. Continuing the trek, we reach another beautiful Sherpa settlement, Monjo. Reaching Monjo, you will enter the Sagarmatha National Park. Before entering the National Park, permits are checked Then, walk toward Jorsale and stop for lunch.
The trail goes along the Dudh Koshi river. And we walk along the path surrounded by pine forest, the trail ascends until Namche Bazaar. The peaks of Thamserku and Kwangde are visible to the east and the west, and the sacred mountain Khumbila is within sight, as we approach the town of Namche Bazaar. Namche is the central hub of the area. Overnight stay at Namche Bazaar.

day-4

As trekking to higher altitudes needs acclimatization to get used to the thinner air, Namche is an ideal place to spend a day for acclimatization. And for acclimatization, we will walk up to Khumjung village through Everest view hotel in Syangboche and to the airstrip After breakfast, one and a half hours of steep walking to Syanboche, Everest View Hotel.
From Everest View Hotel, we can have a perfect view of Mt. Everest (8,848m), Ama Dablam (6,814m), Thamserku (6,618m), and more mountains. And have a coffee or tea in the Everest Hotel. You can also visit trek upward to the Syanboche airstrip. Syanboche airstrip is the world’s highest airport at an altitude of 3,780m/12,401ft. Then you follow the trail descending to the Khumjung village.

Khumjung village is the village of Sherpas, the world-renowned climbers. Here, you can visit Khumjung Hillary School and Khumjung Gompa. After exploring Khumjung valley hike back to Namche Bazaar. Overnight stay at Namche Bazaar. 

day-5

From Namche, we start our trek with the ridge trail and walk through the yak pasture land until Kyangjuma. The trail from here descends to the Dudh Koshi river. Then the trail ascends through the pine forest trees after crossing the long suspension bridge. Following the trail offers excellent panoramas of Thamserku, Kangtega, and Kusum Kanguru. 
We trek through an alpine meadow filled with pine & rhododendron bushes to Tengboche. Tengboche is famous for being one of the oldest Monasteries. It is the most important Buddhist monastery in the Everest region. You will have time so, visit around and to the monastery. Overnight stay at Tengboche.

day-6

Our trek to Dingboche starts with descending through the rhododendron forest to the Imja Khola. With the tremendous views of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam, the reach to Debuche and cross the Imja River takes us to Pangboche The upper Pangboche trail rewards us with a more pristine view of the Himalayas and Pangboche Monastery.
They climb up and pass through the forest. Crossing a wooden bridge to the barren and stony landscape we reach Dingboche. Dingboche is a picturesque village surrounded by farms with a stone barricade. Overnight stay at Dingboche.

day-7

After breakfast in Dingboche, we start our trek. The trail climbs above the village with a panoramic view of the Khumbu Mountains including Mt. Makalu to Dughla at the end of the terminal moraine of the Khumbu Glacier.
Then we come across stone memorials of mountaineers and trekkers who have perished in these mountains, at the top of Dughla Pass. And a steep climb takes us to Lobuche, where you have a spectacular view of Mt. Tawache and Mt. Nuptse.

There is a small hill located nearby, which offers wonderful views of Khumbu Glacier. Tomorrow we are heading toward the main destination of our EBC trek. Overnight stay at Lobuche.

day-8

We will wake up early in the morning and head toward EBC. Walk along the Khumbu Glacier, following the rocky moraine path with the view of icy glacial pond and icebergs down below of Khumbu glacier. A short downhill walk after the last rocky moraine knoll brings us to Gorakshep. Gorakshep is the last settlement before Everest Base Camp. On reaching Gorakshep we will have lunch and hike up to Everest Base Camp.

From Gorakshep, we walk along a steep trail filled with loose rocks and gravel following the Khumbu glacier. On the way you have a huge slab laying scatter. Then you can see the Everest Base Camp, at the foot of Mount Everest right before the Khumbu Icefall. Finally, you have successfully reached the Base Camp of Everest. 

You will have an unforgettable view of Mt. Khumbutse, Mt. Pumori, Mt. Changtse and the Ice Fall from the base camp. After spending some time at Everest Base Camp and gazing out some of the tallest mountains on earth we hike back to Gorakshep. At base camp, we can’t see Everest so we will have to Kalapa Patthar for close up view of Everest. Overnight stay at Gorakshep. 


day-9

Today we will have an early morning hike toward Kala Patthar. It lies towards the west. Kala Patthar is one of the highest and most popular viewpoints in the Everest Region.
Early morning hiking increases the chance of clearly seeing Mt. Everest On reaching Kala Patthar, we can see the sun turning into an orange globe and firing up the icy summits of Pumori, Nuptse, Changtse, and Mt. Everest before finally setting below the mountains. Furthermore, we get to see 360-degree views of some of the highest peaks in the world.

That precious view of the tallest peaks in the world will remain forever with you. After enjoying the amazing views of snow-loaded giants over your head, we will hike back to Gorakshep. From Gorakshep, we fly back to Kathmandu by helicopter.

This ride enables you to enjoy the panoramic aerial Himalayan views. Likewise, you will be flying back admiring nature’s beauty and with the splendid aerial view of the Khumbu region.

Flying to Kathmandu by Helicopter will be a new experience for the trekker. After landing at Kathmandu airport we will transfer you to your Hotel. You can enjoy your day only by strolling around or only relaxing at the hotel. In the evening you will have a cultural dinner with the members of Bold Himalaya. Overnight at Kathmandu Hotel.

day-10

Today is the departing day. A representative from Bold Himalayas drops you at the airport 3 hours before your departing time. You can join us for another thrilling adventure or trip with Bold Himalaya. We can right away arrange your awesome trip 

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Included & Excluded Items in the Trip Package

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    • 4* Accommodation in Kathmandu with twin sharing breakfast basis

    • Charter Helicopter Flight back to Lukla from Gorakshep

    • Best Luxurious Accommodation during the trekking route

    • Domestic Airplane flight Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu

    • Full Board Meals ( Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) Including Tea and Coffee

    • Pasang Lhamu Ruler Municipality and Sagarmatha National Permits

    • All airport pick-up and departure and all ground transport related to the trip

    • First-aid medicine items

    • Necessary guide & porters (2 guests = 1 porter with max 20kg weight )including all their (Food Accommodation, Salary, and Insurance)

    • Our government tax & official expenses

    • Sleeping Bag, Down Jacket (If you Needed Return after Trekking)

    • Duffle Bag, T-shirt, and Trip certificate

    • One cultural show and dinner program in Kathmandu

    • Our service charge and government taxes

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Trip Information

Why Everest Base Camp Trek with Helicopter Return 

  • It is an excellent combination of earth's best Everest Base Camo Trek and Helicopter Tour

  • Best helicopter ride and it's a bird's eye view of the glacier, lakes, and waterfalls with the side of lofty mountains

  • It is one of the best treks to experience the gigantic Himalayas closely 

  • Stunning scenery probably cannot find anywhere on the earth 

  • Chance to experience local culture, villages, and old Buddhism monastery

  • Trekking to Everest Base Camp is an achievement for many adventures lovers

  • It saves time and energy at once 

  • Scenic mountain flight Kathmandu to Lukla to Kathmandu


Useful Tips to make Everest Heli Trek successful and memorable

  • Ascend slowly high & sleep lower with listening to your body

  • Stay hydrated & warm 

  • Bring a filtered water bottle and solar power bank  

  • Visit old monasteries of the Khumbu region in Pangboche and Thyangboche

  • Follow guide rules and regulation 

  • Trek to the Nagarsang Peak and Everest View hotel


Everest Base Camp Trek for beginners

Any normal person with physically fit and mentally prepared can do Everest Base Camp Trek. however, we suggest to all our trekkers to follow tips and advice which more assist you to accomplish the trek without any trouble. Trekkers can join daily exercises such as running, swimming, yoga, and cycling which helps to consume more oxygen even if there is low air pressure 




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