Everest base camp trek fly out by helicopter

Upon arrival at TIA- Tribhuvan International Airport, meet our representatives who shall then transfer you to your hotel. The rest of the time is at leisure/free to explore around the city or relax at your hotel to overcome your jetlag. Overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu.

After breakfast, meet at the hotel lobby including the City Guide and proceed for sightseeing around Kathmandu City. First leg of the tour visits the Kathmandu Durbar Square, a historical and one of the heritage sites with several temples, palaces, shrines. Then proceed towards the popular Buddhist Stupa located on hilltop providing spectacular view of the entire Kathmandu Valley including the surrounding mountains, Swoyambhunath or popularly known as ‘Monkey Temple’. After lunch, visit the holiest Hindu temple of Pashupatinath located at the banks Bagmati River and to nearby another famous Buddhist Stupa, Boudhanath. Afterwards, transfer back to your hotel. Evening: Meet again at the hotel’s lobby for the trek briefing from your trek guide. Overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu.

The flights to Lukla usually leaves early in the morning, so you need to wake up early then drive towards the airport. It’s the most amazing trans-Himalayan flight of around 40 minutes from Kathmandu to Lukla flying past the mighty mountains and some spectacular landscapes below. Upon arrival will begin the trek to Phakding after lunch. Phakding will be reached before sunset and ends the first day of your trek. Overnight Luxury lodge in Phakding.

The trek starts after breakfast with crossing over suspension bridge on the Dudh Koshi River to Namche Bazaar. En-route comes Sagarmatha National Park which has varied floras and faunas. The trail then descends to Jorsalle village again crossing Dudh Koshi River on suspension bridge. Soon, Namche is reached; the main administrative headquarter of the Khumbu region and the Sherpa capital. Overnight Luxury lodge in Namche Bazaar.

Today is the acclimatizing day and it’s important to get acclimatize while trekking on high Himalayas. The day is spent acclimatizing in high altitude and after lunch, take a short hike to the Everest View Hotel which provides panoramic views of the Everest region. Afterwards, return back to hotel. Overnight at luxury lodge in Namche Bazaar.

The trek today includes passing over several forests with the trek route providing some great views of Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, AmaDablam, Thamserku, Kwangde peak. Upon reaching Tengboche, visit the Tengboche Monastery, one of the notable monasteries in the Khumbu region. Tengboche provide great views of the surrounding mountains. Overnight Lodge (the best available) in Tengboche.

After breakfast, trek towards the summer valley called Dingboche. The trail at first descends through rhododendron forest and reaches the village of Pangboche. From there on hiking for few hours will reach Dingboche which a small village in the Chhukung Valley. Overnight Lodge (the best available) in Dingboche.

This day as well is for acclimatizing and rest. Take a day excursion to the Chhukung Valley then return back to lodge. Overnight Lodge (the best available) in Dingboche.

The trail climbs through Duglha via the Khumbu Khola Valley and proceeds toward Lobuche. Lobuche is reached before sunset after descending via Duglha village. Overnight Lodge (the best available) in Lobuche.

Today’s the important day during when Everest Base Camp is visited. The trek involves some steep ascends passing over rocky dunes, moraine, streams. Upon reaching the base camp, enjoy the spectacular view of the Khumbu glacier and ice fall. The base camp is location from where expeditions to Mt. Everest proceeds further. Afterwards, hike back towards Gorakshep. Overnight Lodge (the best available) in Gorakshep.

Hike to Kalapathar (5550meters) which offers 360 degree panorama of the Everest region including the majestic view of mountains like Mt. Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Khumbutse, Pumori, Lingtren, Changtse (Chinese mountain), AmaDablam, Thamserku, Lobuche peak and other peaks all around. After spending some time at Kalapathar, hike back to Gorakshep from where fly back to Kathmandu in a chartered helicopter enjoying the panoramic Himalayan views onboard the flight. Upon landing in Kathmandu, you will be met by our representatives who shall transfer you to your hotel. PM: At leisure/Free for shopping. In the evening, we shall take you for a Farewell Dinner at one of the Nepali authentic restaurant. Overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu.

Bid farewell to the land of the Himalayas and you will be transferred to the international airport for your onward flight. You need to be approx. 3 hours before your flight timing and we hope you greatly enjoyed your time with us. Have a safe journey back home!