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Trek to Everest Base Camp and Return by Helicopter to Lukla, 2024-2025

  • 10 Days
  • April,May.June and September, October. November
  • Challenging
  • Lodge
  • 5545.m
  • Airplane
  • 1-25
  • Kathmandu.

Experience the stunning Mt. Everest Himalayan ranges on the 10-day trek itinerary, an alternative to the traditional 14-15-day trek for Everest Base camp treks.

The 10-day Everest Base Camp trek allows you to experience the stunning scenery of the Himalayan Ranges, immerse in Sherpa culture, visit religious sites, and explore diverse nature.

The Everest Base Camp trek is a 10-day journey that begins in Kathmandu, includes a helicopter ride from Gorak Shep to Lukla, and ends with a regular flight back to Kathmandu from Lukla. The helicopter ride saves 3 days, allowing for a limited yet wonderful experience of the Himalayas.

The Everest Base camp trek starts in Kathmandu and goes through Lukla, Namche Bazaar, Tengboche, Lobuche, Gorakshep, and finally reaches the famous viewpoints of Everest Base Camp and Kalapatthar. The trek ends at the base camp, and on the 10th day, you will be back in Kathmandu.

When you join our Everest Base Camp Trek program, you’ll have the support of well-trained and experienced local guides and porters flying with the best quality helicopter from base camp to Lukla. As a local trekking agency, we prioritize hiring local people with the best qualifications. Our 10-day trekking program offers an unforgettable experience while empowering the local community.

If you have any questions or concerns about the trek to Everest Base Camp, please get in touch with us by email.

Detailed Itinenary

Upon arriving at Kathmandu International Airport, there will be a pickup service available to transport you to a hotel located in the central area of Thamel, the main tourist center hub. Once you arrive at the hotel, the check-in process will be a short evening walk away, and you may purchase or rent any necessary trekking equipment before spending the night in Kathmandu.

Drive to the domestic airport and fly to Lukla. From there, we will begin our trek to Phakding village along the Dudh Koshi river. The first day of the trek will be easy and comfortable, allowing you to enjoy a lovely adventure. We will spend the night in Phakding village.

After breakfast, we continue walking to the Dudh Koshi riverbank trail. Then, we are crossing the lovely bridge through Banker village and will be in reach of Monjo village, or Jorsollo Village too. It is the main getaway to Everest base camp, Khumbu Region, and the main checkpoint for trekking permits for trekkers. After that, you continue to walk slowly uphill until you reach Namche Bazar village. overnight in Namche Bazaar.

After breakfast, hike up to the Everest View Hotel for the best views of the Himalayas and Mount Everest. Then, walk to Hidden Village in Khumjung for lunch before returning to Namche Bazaar. Free time for rest on other days and overnight stay in Namche Bazaar.

After enjoying breakfast in Namche, we trek uphill through beautiful pine forest trails. Then we trek downhill to the Thangka tea house and cross the bridge for lunch before continuing slowly to Tengboche Monastery. We will spend the night in Tengboche Village.

After breakfast, we will head to Deboche village. We will cross the uphill bridge to Pangboche village and continue gradually uphill until we reach our destination, Dingboche village. We will spend the night there.

Today is a day for acclimatization. If you feel comfortable, hike to Nagarjuna Peak or walk to Chukum Village. During the hike, enjoy beautiful views of Ama, Dablam, and Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Makalu, and Island Peak. Return to the hotel and spend the rest of the day enjoying the surroundings. Overnight in Dingbuche Village.

After breakfast, you will hike on gently sloping trails to reach Thukla village (4660m). Here, you can take a break, enjoy a cold or hot drink, and prepare to continue your ascent to Lobuche Village for an overnight stay.

After breakfast, you will walk to Gorakshep, check-in, rest, have lunch, and then hike to Everest Base Camp. From there, you can enjoy stunning views of the Khumbu glacier, climber tents, staff, and panoramic views. Take photos and return to Gorakshep for an overnight stay.

Early in the morning, before breakfast, you are walking to Kalapather Peak (5545m) to enjoy amazing sunrise views of MT. Everest and all around the Everest Himalayas range. After that, you are back to take breakfast, and around 9:30 or 10 a.m., our private helicopter comes to pick you up and drop you off at Lukla Village. Overnight Lukla

 

 

After breakfast, head to Lukla Airport for your flight to Kathmandu (35 minutes). Drive to the hotel (20 minutes), check-in, and freshen up. Enjoy your free day by shopping for souvenirs or gifts, exploring the area near the hotel, and overnighting in Kathmandu.

 

 

 

After breakfast, we will take you to the international airport three hours before your departure. We hope you enjoyed your trek to Everest Base Camp with us and look forward to seeing you again for your next adventure in Nepal.

Service Includes

Airport pickup and drop-off by private car or van depend on the group.
Both-way flight from Kathmandu to Lukla and back to Kathmandu.
Private helicopter by Gorak-Shep to Lukla,
Two nights accommodation in a 3-star category hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast
Meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) during the trekking
All accommodations during the treks
Everest trekking map
Trekking experience with a government-licensed holder guide and potter (one potter for two)
Guide and potter foods, drink, accommodation, insurance, salary, equipment, transportation, and local tax
Group medical supplies (a first aid kit will be available)
All necessary Nepal government papers and national park entry trekking permits, TIMS cards, etc.
All Nepal government taxes and vat

Service Excludes

Meals on your own in Kathmandu (lunch and dinner)

your travel insurance

your international flight-Nepal entry visa (you can obtain a visa easily upon arrival at Nepal International Airport in Kathmandu).

All kinds of drinks, hot showers, alcohol, and cold drinks

Personal shopping, laundry, etc.

Personal trekking equipment

Tips for a guide and potter: tipping is expected. but it is not mandatory.

If you do any tours, sightseeing, other activities, etc.,

Frequently asked question about this trip

The Himalayan country, Nepal has lots to special offer to travellers. Nepal’s attractions are numerous and diverse, from its popular monuments and ancient sites just like the Kathmandu durbar square, Pashupatinath temple and the wildlife reserves like chitwan national park in which you can spot and meet many natural wildlife. You  can looking to trekking within the Himalayas, exploring culture, historical past attractions or relax & unwind within the peace & tranquility Nepal has them all.

The Nepalese rupee is the local money. It’s usually great to change your money once you arrive in Nepal. Euros, sterling and US dollars are all simple way to exchange for rupees at local banks and money exchange. The most of credit cards and debit cards are extensively commonplace at the ATMs shops, Hotels and eating places in tourist area.

Oh yes, a few kind of journey coverage is relatively endorsed. maximum tour insurance covers emergency flights, clinical prices, and theft or lack of possessions. If you plan to move rafting or hiking, make sure your insurance covers these “dangerous sports.” keep in mind to keep your receipts to make claims. With a view to make claims on misplaced or stolen gadgets, you’ll need a police file issued in Nepal.

Usually, Nepal’s weather is split into 3 seasons –summer season winter and the monsoon. Normally, the winter season (October to February) is the desired and considered as the quality time for lots of travelers to go to travel. The Himalayas and Mountain stations are explored throughout the summer time (March to May additionally).

The monsoon season (june to September) brings the heavy rain.

Nepal has precise flight connections from united kingdom. There are several direct flights to Nepal from the UK. Although, there aren’t any direct flights from the london to kathmandu, nepal, you could choose to fly both through new delhi, dubai, muscat, bahrain or bangkok. Flight times range among 12-14 hours depending on which airlines you are flying with.

Yes, you can get your entrance visa at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA), Kathmandu upon your landing.

Sure, You could observe for a visa earlier than you travel or upon arrival on the airport. please notice, Nepal visa are valid from the date you arrive within the country. For extra information about visa, please go to visit http://www.nepalimmigration.gov.np

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