Everest Base Camp Trek with Helicopter Return

Embarking on the Everest Base Camp trek with a helicopter return option is an exciting and efficient way to experience this iconic trek. It’s an unique adventure that allows you to trek to the Everest Base Camp, enjoy the breathtaking views, and then return to Kathmandu via a thrilling helicopter ride, providing you with an unforgettable experience of the majestic Himalayas.

The journey typically starts in Kathmandu, where you will make preparations for the trek, including obtaining necessary permits and briefing sessions. The trek itself usually takes around 9 to 12 days, depending on your chosen route and pace. During the trek, you’ll pass through picturesque Sherpa villages, lush forests, and high-altitude landscapes while being treated to stunning views of the Himalayan peaks, including Mount Everest.

Upon reaching Everest Base Camp, you’ll have the incredible opportunity to stand at the foot of the world’s highest mountain and soak in the awe-inspiring surroundings. Additionally, Kalapatthar is a mountain black stone a miniature summit that is an outstanding tourist place to see Mount Everest and many other tallest mountains in a single line. Spending some time there to relish this accomplishment, We return to Gorak shep the helicopter return option comes into play.

Helicopter will pick you up from Everest Base Camp or at Gorak Shep depending on weather conditions and landing possibilities. As the helicopter ascends, you’ll be treated to unparalleled aerial views of the Himalayan peaks and the vast expanse of the Khumbu region. The helicopter flight offers a unique perspective, allowing you to appreciate the scale and grandeur of the mountains from above.

Helicopter will take you back to Kathmandu, completing the adventure with a convenient and time-saving return journey. This option is particularly popular for those who have limited time or prefer to avoid the challenging descent back to Lukla.

Price Per Person for 9 days hikes in Mount Everest.

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Everest Base Camp Trek with Helicopter Return Itinerary details

The Everest trek with helicopter return is a luxury travel itinerary. The particular ebc hike return with a helicopter is designed for world travelers who do not wish to trek along the same trail back. Instead, you can take a helicopter flight from Everest Base Camp to Kathmandu. Travelers who wish to reach Kala Patthar hill station plus base camp Everest hike and from Gorak Shep to Lukla with Chopper return can try this itinerary. However, if this itinerary does not fit? you can send us an inquiry for a tailor-made itinerary.

The trail climbs from the riverbed on the left bank into the mountain, through a forest to Chumoa after tok tok and Bengkar. We continue along the trail with many ups and downs; cross a stream, and pass by the tiny village of Monjo. Cross Sagarmatha National Park office paying national park entrance fees. Continue to cross over the Hillary Bridge, trek begins with a steep rise to Namche Bazar. On the way up, Tourists can get an amazing view of Mount Everest from Top Danda. On a clear day, every tourist achieves an excellent view of Everest (8,848m) and Lhotse (8,516m.) in a single line. Namche Bazar at 3,440 meters is a central hub for selling food, trekking gear, and other necessary goods. In the afternoon, hike to Sengboche Hill and the national park museum that exhibits Sherpa culture.

The trail today, goes ahead leaving a steep cliff dropping down the Dudh Kosi river. From here you have a panoramic view of Ama Dablam (6,812m), Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse (7855m), and Tawoche (6501m). Visit Trashinga, Phunki Tenga, and reach Tengboche Monastery. Tengboche Hill offers a nice sunrise and sunset view of Everest combined with Ama Dablam. Travelers can hike one hour further to the Dewoche guest house to stay overnight peacefully.

Leaving at Tengboche hill at the backdrop, we descend through a rhododendron forest and enter Deboche. Crossing a suspension bridge at Imja River (commonly known as Khola in Nepali), we head towards Minlinggo and inter Imjatse Valley beneath the mighty peaks of Ama Dablam, Nuptse, and Lhotse.

During the Lobuche hikes, you will have eye-catching Mountains such as Tawache, Mount Ama Dablam, Mount Pokalde (5741m), Mount Kongma-tse (5,820m) and the great wall of Mount Nuptse. Dughla Pass commonly speaking as Thokla Pass is a memorial to dead climbers and sherpas who failed in Himalayan expeditions.

We hike for Everest Base Camp passing Gorakshep lodge. The journey today is the most rewarding section of the entire Mount Everest base camp trekking. You are on the glacier hub and ebc hiking is the best day hike in the world. Our trail winds up through a rocky path and the Khumbu glacier. Amazing views of Nuptse, Cho-La, and Khumbutse appear next to you. Visit Everest Base Camp and descend to Gorakshep for further up to Kala Patthar hiking to get a charming sunset photography tour.

Hike up to Kala Patthar for sunrise. The black mountain hill station at Kala Pattar locate at an altitude of 18,210 feet, one of our highest footsteps of the whole journey. Kalapattar is a famous hill station to watch an outstanding sunrise/sunset on the Everest Himalayan range in a row. A black hill at Kala Patthar remains the top viewpoint in Nepal since it provides the most accessible close-up view of Everest.

A black mountain hike is best for every hiker to get breathtaking Everest scenery in a single line. Hike the Kala Patthar is the top most popular viewpoint on Everest. In terms of uphill and altitude, for a standard trekker, it should take anywhere from 1.5 to 2 hours to reach the highest point. The top of Kala Patthar cannot be seen for some way up which adds to the mental difficulty.

However, the view from the hill includes Mt. Everest, Mt. Pumori, Mt. Lingtren, Mt. Khumbetse, Mt. Nuptse, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Ama Dablam, Mt. Thamserku..etc. After taking photographs, we descend downhill at Gorak Shep where a helicopter is waiting to take you back to Lukla airport lodge.

How much does the Everest Base Camp Trek with Helicopter Return Package Price?

Mount Everest Base Camp Trek with Chopper return package price is US$ 1699 per person on double occupancy basis. For the deluxe trek/tour plan, we add a 3-star category hotel deluxe air-conditioned room in Kathmandu (BB PLAN) and Tourist standard accommodation with an attached bathroom while trekking on possible places en route. AND WE ARE OPEN TO CUSTOMIZING YOUR TOUR AND PACKAGES PRICE AS PER YOUR REQUIREMENTS.

Have in mind that an Everest base camp trek with a helicopter return of 7 days or an Everest base camp trek with a helicopter return of 8 days doesn’t have a big difference in price. But if guests want the Everest base camp trek by helicopter returning to Kathmandu should pay an extra cost. However, we can organize the Everest foothills with a Helicopter return (sharing basis) private/group tour as per your request. Please contact us for more information.

Question: Do I need experience in Everest Trekking with a Helicopter return?

Answer: Mount Everest Base Camp helicopter is a luxury trek, all age trekkers can complete the trek with difficulty.

Question: What kind of accommodation can I expect on the Everest trekking days?

Answer: We provide you tourist standard accommodation in Kathmandu and on Base Camp Trek routes. The rooms are clean with a cozy bed with a blanket and a nice mattress. However, we advise you to take your own sleeping bag. If you have one with you at home otherwise, you may rent one while you are in Kathmandu town.

Question: Is pick-up service available on my arrival day in Kathmandu?.

Answer: Yes sure. Provide us with your flight details and Nepal landing time. Our agent will come to pick up you at Kathmandu international airport.

Question: What kind of food can I expect in Everest Base Camp Trek with Helicopter Return?

Answer: Every lodge they have an attached restaurant and they cook a delicious range of vegetarian meals such as Pasta, tuna bakes, noodles, potatoes, eggs curry rice, bread, soups, and fresh vegetables. We provide dinner and breakfast in the same lodges you spend the night every day and Lunch is served on the way to the next place where we go.

Question: What opportunities will I have for a shower along with Everest Trek and fly back by Helicopter tour?

Answer: On-base camp lodge trek, they can provide shower on pay. Each hot shower cost is roughly US$4.

Question: How do I get drinking water on the Everest Base Camp helicopter trek?

Answer: Most of all places stays in hotels and shops. You can buy drinking water easily however, we advise against buying mineral water in plastic bottles, as currently there are no provisions for disposing of these. Instead, we advise you to buy either boiled water or bring Aqua tablets to purify the normal water. And normal water is available at the campsite along the way to the camping site.

Question: Can I charge my digital camera or other batteries on my trip?

Answer: During the Tea house trekking there will be more chances to charge the battery. We recommend you bring an extra pair in case. Remember to bring your adapters! And we recommend you take extra batteries along with you.

Question: What should my insurance policy cover during Everest Trek and return with a Helicopter?

Answer: Trip insurance is necessary before your trip departure to the Himalayas with us. Your travel insurance must cover the helicopter rescue up to 19,000 feet altitude. It comes in handy during medical emergencies and contingency situations. It is recommended to get it from your home country. In case you haven’t bought travel insurance after arriving in Kathmandu; we can help you get one.

Question: What about guesthouse occupancy and crowd during peak season?

Answer: Oh yes, you will see many travelers from all around the world, especially in the popular Everest region during the best high season like in spring and autumn. However, recently, there are many guest houses along the routes.

Question: How to prevent altitude sickness during Everest Base Camp Trek with Helicopter return?

Answer: You should never walk too quickly or too high ignoring your body’s symptoms. Proper altitude acclimatization is the best way to prevent high-altitude sickness. Listen to your body, trek gradually enjoying the best of culture and nature while giving enough time for your body to adapt to the changing atmosphere. Drink a lot of fluid & keep your body hydrated. If symptoms like a headache, difficulty in breathing, and others occur. Descend to a lower altitude and was taken to the hospital. If the condition worsened you will be airlifted to the hospital in Kathmandu.

Question: What will happen if my scheduled flight Kathmandu – Lukla – Kathmandu route gets delayed or canceled?.

Answer: Weather in the Himalayas is uncertain which we cannot predict. Therefore, the rate of fight delay and cancellation is high at Lukla. If this happens then you will be boarded on the flight tomorrow and you have to spend an extra night at Lukla (if you are returning to Ktm) at Ktm (if you are going to Lukla). A helicopter rescue flight is also possible to use, which depends upon the situation. So, we recommend you allocate a couple of extra days after your Everest basecamp helicopter tour. So that you will not miss your international flight back.

Question: What are the alternatives to flying from Kathmandu to Lukla?

Answer: The best-recommended way to go for any Everest trek is to board a Kathmandu-Lukla 33 minutes scenic mountain flight. Another available option is to drive from Kathmandu to Phaplu (12 hours full-day drive) and trek for 2 days to reach Chaurikharka. In the present day, there is a regular jeep service from Kathmandu to Salleri to Kathmandu.

Question: Are there any communication facilities on Everest Base Camp Trek with Helicopter Tour package?

Answer: Everest Link is an internet service provider founded in 2014 that provides high-speed internet and Wi-Fi in the Everest Region. It is the only internet provider at the Base Camp hiking trail, making it the world’s tallest internet service.

If you wish to stay connected with better WIFI to your family, friends, or business, we suggest you buy Everest Link Internet. It’s better than other NETWORK connections and you can buy an Everest link card easily in the shops, hotels, or any small lodges in the Everest zone.

Question: Can I use credit cards in the ebc trek route?

Answer: No. You need to have cash Nepali rupees to cover your miscellaneous expenses.

Question: When should I book my trip and what are the payment terms?

Answer: Because our trips book up months in advance, we recommend booking early to avoid any confusion. We will, of course, make every effort to accommodate last-minute bookings.

Moreover, regarding the deposit, we prefer a 20% advance deposit of the total price of the trip in order to confirm your reservation before you arrive in Nepal. And the rest of the payment can be made after your arrival in Kathmandu.

Question: Who will carry my luggage on my Everest Base Camp Trek with a Helicopter return?

Answer: We provide porters to transfer your luggage. We are a responsible trek operator agency, and each of our porters carries a maximum of 24 kilos of your backpack which means 2 guests (12 kg luggage of each guest): 1 porter basis.

Question: How much distance do I have to walk each day?

Answer: When walking/trekking in the mountains, the distance you cover each day can vary greatly due to gradient, terrain, and altitude. As such it is very hard to give specific distances for each day, however, you have to be prepared to walk for roughly about 5 hours each day.

Question: Do I need walking poles for Everest Base Camp Trek with Helicopter Return?

Answer: It is better to hike with walking poles. Learn how to use trekking poles for balance and stability, whether on the sidewalk or on trails. Walking poles can help prevent slips and falls. They are just recommended but not compulsory.

Question: Is it possible to hire a trekking guide in Lukla? how to book a local Sherpa trek guide?

Answer: Yes of course. If you are not happy to go with the complete full-board travel package trip, you can hire our expert trek guide to make your tour safe and unforgettable. However, visit a guide and porter hire or email us for your detailed travel inquiry.

Question: How much additional money do I need per day?

Answer: You can allocate US$ 08 – 10 for a lunch/dinner in Kathmandu and it depends on your spending habits. US$ 7 to 10 US$ each day will be enough to buy bottles of water, chocolates, tea coffee, and some drinks while you are on your trek.