Trek to Everest Base Camp Return with Helicopter

Trek to Everest base camp return with a helicopter Itinerary details

Mount Everest trek with helicopter return is a luxury travel itinerary 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 hiking nature path starts right after landing at Lukla airport. Your tourist guide will come to your hotel in Kathmandu and will drive together to Kathmandu domestic airport terminal hall to get an early flight to Lukla.

Breakfast in Lukla Hotel restaurants and meet the entire porters and hike to Everest passing breathtaking landscapes including thick woods and incredible mountain tops. Walk to Phakding village passing the left bank of the Dudh Koshi river which passes several tiny Sherpa villages, and lodges such as Ghat, Phakding.

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 trek to Lobuche, 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. 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 hilltop for sunrise to capture the best photographs is one of the top things to do today. 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 must-visit, the black mountain hike offers unparalleled views of Everest and surrounding peaks, taking around 1.5 to 2 hours for a standard trekker to reach its highest point. This panorama includes Mt. Everest, Mt. Pumori, Mt. Lingtren, Mt. Khumbetse, Mt. Nuptse, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Ama Dablam, Mt. Thamserku, among others. After capturing moments, descend to Gorak Shep, pack up, and enjoy a 17-minute non-stop helicopter flight from Gorak Shep to Lukla airport after breakfast.

How much is the trek to Everest basecamp returning with helicopter Package Price?

It’s a 9 Days Classic trek to Everest base camp & return with a helicopter trip Package Price US$ 2690 is a standard package per person on double occupancy basis. Taking helicopter return flight from Gorakshep to Lukla saves your hiking time and walking downhill reduces the trip expenses.

For the deluxe trek/tour plan, we add a 3 to 5 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 a trek to Everest base camp with a helicopter back is a best trip for a luxury type of travelers. But if guests want fly by helicopter from Kathmandu to Lukla or Lukla to Kathmandu or both way flight with a helicopter available on 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 travelers can complete the walk with difficulty.

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

Answer: We provide you Hotel Jampa accommodation in Kathmandu and tourist standard lodge accommodation on Base Camp Trek routes. 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 trekking and return with a helicopter?

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 a trek to Everest base camp & return with a helicopter?

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: We recommend booking your trip with us as early as possible. While we strive to accommodate last-minute bookings, a 25% advance deposit is required to secure your reservation. This deposit allows us to make all necessary arrangements for your trip however, the remaining payment can be settled upon your arrival in Nepal.

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

Answer: We offer porter services for an additional fee to transport your luggage. As a responsible trek operator, each of our porters will carry a maximum of 22 kilograms of backpack weight shared between every two guests.

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 trek to Everest base camp and return with helicopter?

Answer: Using walking poles for a trek to the Everest Base Camp is a highly recommended, as they provide stability, reduce strain on your knees, and help with balance on rocky and uneven terrain. Even if you plan to return by helicopter, they can significantly enhance your trekking comfort and endurance.

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

Answer: You can allocate US$ 10 – 13 for a lunch/dinner in Kathmandu and it depends on your spending habits. US$ 5 to 7 US$ each day will be enough to buy bottles of water, chocolates, tea coffee, and some drinks while you are on your trek.