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Overview
EBC Trek and fly back by helicopter trip is the quick and easiest way to reach the Everest base camp while watching the most scenic views of mountain ranges from a different perspective. An exhilarating flight to Lukla, a hike to the base camp, standing on top of Kala Patthar a perfect loo
Highlights
Description
EBC Trek and return helicopter trip is the quick and easiest way to reach the Everest base camp while watching the most scenic views of mountain ranges from a different perspective. An exhilarating flight to Lukla, a hike to the base camp, standing on top of Kala Patthar a perfect lookout witnessing Mt. Everest, Mt. Nuptse, Mt. Pumori, Mt. Thamserku, Mt. Amadablam, and Mt. Lhotse, acquiring insights about the people, their culture, traditions, and lifestyle on the people, with a scenic helicopter flight alongside the world highest peaks.
Follow in the footsteps of the first pioneers. Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay Sherpa to the Everest Base Camp, offering breathtaking Himalayan panoramas, high-altitude trekking, and a glimpse into the Sherpa lifestyle including their colorful settlements, terraced farms, and amazing works of art.
What's included
Itinerary
Day 1: - Arrival in Kathmandu(1400m)
After arriving in Kathmandu, Tribhuvan International airport, you will be transferred to the hotel by our staff. You’ll attend a welcome dinner with a traditional culture program in the evening.
Overnight at Kathmandu.
Day 2: - Gear Shopping in Kathmandu
After your Breakfast and refreshment, there will be a brief meeting about the trip, an introduction with your guide, and a final check of all the required equipment if lack items we will suggest you buy then will be done paper works.
Accommodation / Breakfast
Day 3: - Kathmandu to Lukla by flight (2840m) Then Trek to Phakding(2610m)
Early morning your guide will pick you up from your hotel then head towards the domestic airport to fly to Lukla, the flight usually takes around 30 minutes, after reaching Lukla you'll have your breakfast. After breakfast start your trek to Phakding (2610m), exploring nature and traditional Sherpa culture along the way which takes around 3-4 hours.
overnight at Phakding.
B/L/D
Day 4: - Trek Phakding (2610m) to Namche Bazaar (3440m)
Wake up early morning and have breakfast, after done Breakfast, we will take a few minutes to rest then start as early as possible according to your guide’s instructions. Trek along with the Dudh Koshi riverside crossing number of Suspensions Bridge and after an uphill climb of around 2 hours you'll reach Namche Bazaar unofficial capital of the Khumbu region. Today you will walk a total around 5-6 hours
Overnight at Namche Bazaar.
B/L/D
Day 5: - Acclimatization Day at Namche Bazaar
This is an acclimatization day, so wake up according to the guide’s instructions. Then move to Namche viewpoint to see sunrise with the beautiful Everest Mountain range views of sun rays illuminating white mountains, which will give you one of the best memorable moments in your life. Then you will be back to the hotel to have breakfast then will move to another viewpoint calls Everest view hotel(3880m) is one of the most renowned hotels from where you can see amazing mountain views which would see very closer to you.
Namche Bazaar has a lot to offer, so explore the settlement of Namche to get an insightful perspective of the traditional Sherpa lifestyle, or go exploring Khumjung monastery where you can see purported Yeti scalps as well. Then after that head back to Namche.
Overnight at Namche Bazaar.
B/L/D
Day 6: - Trek Namche Bazaar to Tengboche (3868m)
Wake up as early as possible and have your breakfast, after breakfast, you'll leave Namche Bazaar and head towards our next destination, Tengboche (3868m). which takes 4-5 hours.
The trail today is not too tough from Namche to Phungi, from Phungi to Thenga it’s a downward hike, and from Thenga to Tengboche, it’s upward which is a little harder compared to before. Tengboche Monastery is one of the famous monasteries of Nepal and the settlement is named after it, you’ll get an amazing view of Mt. Ama Dablam looming behind the Tengboche Monastery.
Overnight in Tengboche.
B/L/D
Day 7: - Trek Tengboche to Dingboche (4410m)
After early morning breakfast, you'll head towards Dingboche (4410m) which takes 4/5 hours, a quieter Sherpa settlement in the Khumbu region and is a popular rest stop for people heading on the Everest Base Camp Trek.
Overnight in Dingboche.
B/L/D
Day 8: - Acclimatization Day at Dingboche (4410m)
Today is your second acclimatization day. The village of Dingboche has several viewpoints perfect for an acclimation hike. After breakfast, you will move with your guide a short climb to Nagarjun hill (5100m), or any of the viewpoints suggested by your guide. After the hike, you can explore the village.
Overnight in Dingboche.
B/L/D
Day 9: - Trek Dingboche to Lobuche (4910m)
After your breakfast Leaving Dingboche behind, head toward Lobuche which is around a 3-4 hours uphill hike, so take it slow and have frequent rests. Lobuche is the closest Nepalese mountain to the Khumbu Glacier.
Overnight in Lobuche
B/L/D
Day 10: - Trek Lobuche to Gorakshep (5180m) to Everest Base Camp(5364m)
Finally, today you'll be at the Everest Base Camp (5364m), begin your trek by heading towards Gorakshep (5180m) from Lobuche after your breakfast, Gorakshep is the last settlement before reaching Everest Base Camp, so rest for a while and have good lunch then after your lunch Leave Gorakshep, and begin hiking alongside the Khumbu glacier until you reach Everest Base Camp. Upon reaching the base camp take a moment and enjoy the panoramic views of mountains and Himalayan ranges from the Everest Base Camp, later on, return to Gorakshep which takes around 2-3 hours.
Overnight in Gorakshep.
B/L/D
Day 11: Hike to Kalapathar (5550m) and Back to Lukla
Early morning, head towards Kalapathar (5550m) a popular viewpoint of the Everest region to see the sunrise and mighty Himalayan ranges, head back to Gorakshep for breakfast, board a helicopter, and fly after breakfast back to Lukla. Which takes a 3/4 hours walk and around 35 minutes flight to Lukla.
Overnight in Lukla
B/L/D
Day 12: Flight back to Kathmandu from Lukla
After Breakfast, head to Lukla airport and catch a flight back to Kathmandu.
In the evening attend a farewell dinner marking your end of the journey and your last night in Nepal.
Day 13: Departure to Tribhuwan International Airport
After breakfast, you'll be dropped off at Tribhuvan International airport if you have a scheduled flight. If you intend to stay a little longer, you can chill and go shopping. If you want to take any other trips, you can reach us.
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EBC Trek and Helicopter Return duration is 13 days.
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