Everest Base Camp Trek with Helicopter Return – 10 Days

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Everest Heli Trip and Trek
Everest Heli Trip and Trek
At a Glance
Duration10 Days
CountryNepal
Trip GradeModerate
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Maximum Altitude5380 meter
Group Size2+ Pax
StartsKathmandu
EndsKathmandu
Travel StyleTrekking and Helicopter return
MealBreakfast, Lunch and Dinner
AccomodationTea House accommodation in Mountain and 3 Star hotel in Kathmandu
Best TimeMarch–May and September–November

Why Choose the Everest Base Camp Trek with Helicopter Return?

The 10 Days Everest Base Camp Trek with Helicopter Returnto Kathmandu is a premium adventure designed for trekkers who want to trek to EBC but don’t want to trek back. This package gives you the experience of both the Everest Base Camp experience and and the comfort of a helicopter flight at the end. You will follow the trekking route through Phakding, Namche Bazaar, Tengboche, Dingboche, Lobuche, and Gorak Shep and finally reach the Everest Base Camp at 5,364m

After spending some time at the Everest Base Camp, you will trek back to Gorakshep for the overnight stay. The next morning, after breakfast, you will take a helicopter directly from Gorak Shep to Kathmandu. During the flight you will get the chance to enjoy bird’s eyes panoramic views of Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, and the Khumbu Glacier from the air.

This itinerary is crafted to maintain a proper acclimatization schedule while making to possible to complete the trek within 10 days with with the added comfort of a direct helicopter return to Kathmandu. 

Key benefits of choosing Everest Base Camp with helicopter return:

  • You will save 3-4 days of walking on the return route
  • You should not retrace the same trail back to Lukla again. 
  • Less physical strain and reduced risk of altitude fatigue
  • Fast, safe, and convenient return to Kathmandu
  • Enjoy panoramic helicopter views of Everest and surrounding peaks
  • Perfect for travelers with limited time or looking for comfort
  • Complete the entire Everest trek in just 10 days

Overview of the Everest Base Camp Trek with Heli Return 

We will begin our 'Everest Base Camp with Helicopter Return Trek' from Kathmandu taking a tourist sharing bus to Manthali airport, Ramechhap. Although the airport is located about a 4 hours from Kathmandu, it is the standard departure point for Lukla flights during peak trekking seasons and all trekkers follow this same route. If you want to learn more about why flights operate from Ramechhap and how the process works, you can read our detailed guide on Lukla flight information. 

After taking a domestic airplane flight from Ramechhap to Lukla, start your trekking to Everest Base Camp by trekking down to the Dudh Koshi River. Trekking further on we will arrive at Phakding situated at the altitude of 2610m. On the way to Namche Bazaar, we will traverse Dudh Koshi River and then go by the forested area full of blue pine and rhododendron trees.

As we reach Namche Bazaar, we will get the most vivid opportunities to see massive peaks -Everest, Ama Dablam, Tawoche, Lhotse, Nuptse is visible. We will also rest in Namche Bazaar to get properly become accustomed with the setting at high elevation.

At Namche, you will experience the most amazing part of the trek. You will hike up to Everest View Hotel from where, the incredible scenes of the Khumbu peaks like Thamserku (6623m), Ama Dablam (6856m) and Mt. Everest (8,848m)will captivate you.

In addition, we will wander to Thami (3810m) above the wonderful Bhote Khola River Valley. Likewise, we will hike to Tengboche set at the altitude of 3860m. Plus, trekking to Lobuche, the amazing views of Pumori (7145m), Changtse (7550m), will allure you.

Walking further on from Lobuche, we will hike to Gorakshep (5140m) and walk beside the Khumbu Glacier to reach Everest Base Camp which at an altitude of 5360m which is the foot of the tallest mountain on the earth-Mt. Everest.

We will stay overnight at Gorakshep and in the morning finally, return by Helicopter ride back to Kathmandu.

Highlights of EBC trek with Helicopter return to Kathmandu

  • Magnificent views of Mt. Everest, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Nuptse, and Mt. Ama Dablam.
  • Tengboche Monastery.
  • Experience Sherpa culture and tradition.
  • Khumbu Glacier and Khumbu Icefall.
  • Birdseye views of the Everest region.

Conclusion

Everest Base Camp trek with Helicopter Return was designed by Trekking Guide Team Adventure is an easier alternative to experience the wonder of the Everest region. During the trek, we will explore around Sherpa culture in Khumjung Village, Buddhist traditions, explore the rural lifestyle of the Himalayas in Nepal, walking to Sagarmatha National park.

This is a rather lengthy trip, but will be very memorable with relaxed trekking experiences. During this trekking, you can have a close look at the people in the Sherpa community on the lap of Mt. Everest. You can see their culture and lifestyle, many Buddhist monasteries and Stupas reflecting the Nepali and Tibetan art and sculptures.

On your trip back to Kathmandu, you will get to observe the Himalayas from the helicopter which will take you closest to them. This trip (Everest Heli Trip and Trek) will take a total of 10 days to complete.

Related Trips:

1 Day Nepal Everest Base Camp One Day Heli Tour | 7 Days Everest Base Camp Heli Trip 

Itinerary

Trip Information

Flights to Lukla can be affected by weather, so it’s recommended to allow 2-3 extra days in your schedule. If flights are delayed for more than 2 days, alternative arrangements such as the Annapurna Base Camp Trek, Mount Everest flight, or a Kathmandu–Pokhara flight can be made. It’s also a good idea to keep a small budget for a possible helicopter transfer. When flights run on time, we can plan extra activities based on your interests.

Booking Information

To confirm your trip, please send your Kathmandu arrival flight details and a passport copy via email, and deposit 20% of the total trip cost. The remaining balance can be paid in Kathmandu before the trek begins.

Tour PlanExpand All

Upon your arrival, one of our representatives will greet you at the Tribhuvan International Airport holding the “Trekking Guide Team Adventure” Play card with your name.

He will transfer you to the hotel. The rest of the day is free for your personal activities. Overnight at Kathmandu.

Max Altitude: 1350mAccommodation: Hotel

In the early hours, around 1 AM, you’ll leave your hotel in Kathmandu and board a tourist sharing bus to Ramechhap Airport, a scenic 4-hour drive east of the city. From Manthali, Ramechhap, you’ll take a short but unforgettable flight to Lukla, offering mesmerizing views of the Himalayan peaks rising from the valleys below.

During peak trekking seasons (March–May and September–November), flights to Lukla are primarily operated from Ramechhap due to heavy traffic at Tribhuvan International Airport. For more details on flights, schedules, and peak season tips, check out our Lukla Flight Guide. 

Upon arrival in Lukla, your trek begins with a gentle 3-4 hour walk to Phakding. This first stretch is a perfect introduction to the Everest region, winding through peaceful rhododendron forests, small villages like Chheplung and Ghat, and crossing several suspension bridges over the Dudh Koshi River.

Max Altitude: 2610mMeals: Breakfast, Lunch DinnerAccommodation: Tea houseDuration: 4 hours drive, 20 minutes flight and 3 hours hike

Today, we start from Phakding and hike to Namche Bazaar. We will walk across the river to trek all the way through the area of rhododendron, blue pine forest and more which is really superb experience, especially during the spring.

We go across to the Dudh Koshi at Benkar and take pleasure from the scenes of snow-topped mountains Kusum Kanguru (6369m), Thamserku (6623m) and so on. The way then becomes fairly difficult and includes a perpendicular climb to Namche Bazaar.

We will now walk through upstream on flat land, on the bank, to the fusion point of the Dudh Koshi and Bhote Koshi rivers. After crossing one of the suspension bridges above the river we will ascend to Namche Bazaar.

We get the most amazing vivid opportunities of gigantic peaks-Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Taweche is visible. Overnight at tea house.

Max Altitude: 3,440 m/11,290 ftMeals: Breakfast, Lunch and DinnerAccommodation: LodgeDuration: 6 hoursDistance: 7.4 km/4.6 miles

Today we will visit around Namche Bazaar proper adaptation with the environment at the height. Namche is a prosperous village situated in a large protected hollow. And the amazing scene visible from here includes a superb panorama of the Khumbu peaks and great views of Everest.

Then, after having our breakfast, we can also walk towards Thami (3810m) over the amazing Bhote Khola River Valley or visit the Sagarmatha National park to look at the protected floras and faunas. Overnight at tea house.

Max Altitude: 3,962 m/13,000 ftMeals: Breakfast, Lunch and DinnerAccommodation: LodgeDuration: 4-5 hours

We will move down on this day through the Khumjung area and move to the major path to Everest at Shanasa. We will walk further to Trashinga and then move down to go across the Dudh Koshi at Phunkitenga (3250m).

In the daytime, it is a wide and vertical ascend through fir, black juniper, pine, rhododendron forest and reach Tengboche Monastery. Here we can see gigantic peaks Ama Dablam, Kantega, Mt. Everest, etc. We will be walking for around 5 hours today. Overnight at tea house.

Max Altitude: 3,860 m/12,660 ftMeals: Breakfast, Lunch and DinnerAccommodation: LodgeDuration: 5 hoursDistance: 9.2 km/5.7 miles

On this day, we will walk down all the way through the forest of birch, juniper, fir, and rhododendron at Debouche. Here we only steady way up but due to the elevation, we have to speed ourselves increasingly all the way through the day.

After passing the Imja Khola, the trail heads to Pangboche where we can see the beautiful mountain of Ama Dablam. Then our route is to climb all the way through unwrapped alpine hillsides prior to another crossing of the Imja Khola and reach Dingboche. Overnight at tea house.

Max Altitude: 4,410 m/14,470 ftMeals: Breakfast, Lunch and DinnerAccommodation: LodgeDuration: 5 hoursDistance: 12 km/7.45 miles

Today, we have one more day to rest at Dingboche which lies at an altitude of 4300m. We need to get accustomed with the high elevation, so we don’t go for further ascend today.

Optionally, we can go for hiking in Chhukung Valley, this is not compulsory. It depends on you whether you want to do it or not. Overnight at tea house.

Max Altitude: 5,100 m/16,732 ftMeals: Breakfast, Lunch and DinnerAccommodation: LodgeDuration: 4-5 hours

Today, leaving Dingboche the track goes up to the drain of the Khumbu. Then after an hour the path mounts up to the Khumbu Glacier. Almost half of the climb to the moraine is Dughla.

Moving ahead from Dughla the trail keeps on ascending steeply to the crest of the moraine. The path now moves on a flat level on the west part of the moraine prior to arriving at Lobuche. Overnight at tea house.

Max Altitude: 4910mMeals: Breakfast, Lunch and DinnerAccommodation: LodgeDuration: 5-6 hoursDistance: 8.5 km/5.2 miles

Today is the most demanding and significant day of the entire trek. We will walk all along the Khumbu Glacier to reach up to Everest Base Camp (5360m) which is considered to be the nearest place you can get to observe Mt. Everest without mountaineering equipment.

The vista of the Khumbu Icefall from Base Camp is fabulous. A firm way up permits us to put up the slow, sound pace essential when walking at high altitude. When we reach the moraines of Changri Nup Glacier.

We make a chain of small up and down trekking over a shaky track lined with cairns that takes us to the unpredicted glacial sands of Gorakshep (5160m). And, we head off to the Everest Base Camp. We then return back to Gorakshep for staying overnight. Overnight at tea house.

Max Altitude: 5,364 m/17,598 ftMeals: Breakfast, Lunch and DinnerAccommodation: LodgeDuration: 8 hoursDistance: 15 km/9.32 miles

On this day, after breakfast in Gorak Shep, you will board a helicopter back to Kathmandu. The flight includes a short refueling stop in Lukla for about 15 minutes. Enjoy excellent aerial views of Everest, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, glaciers, and the Khumbu Valley as you fly comfortably back to the city.

Meals: BreakfastAccommodation: HotelDuration: 1 hour Helicopter Ride
Route Map
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Cost Details
Included
  • Pickup and drop at hotel.
  • All accommodations in lodges/tea houses during the treks run by Nepalese family and outside toilet. (twin sharing)
  • National park entrance fee.
  • Trekkers Information Management System (TIMS). National Park Entry Permits
  • An experienced, helpful and friendly guide, porters (1 porter for 2 peoples; if you are only 1 people, not including porter, you have pay additional charge $300 USD for porter).
  • Your main course (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) during the trekking.
  • All transportation.
  • 2 Night’s standard accommodation 3-star category hotel in Kathmandu (on the arrival day and after the trekking) at Nivas Boutique Home or similar category.
  • Domestic Flight Ticket (KTM-LUK)/domestic airport tax.
  • Sharing helicopter flight back Gorakshep to Kathmandu.
Excluded
  • Khumbu Pasanglhamu Rural Municipality  permit per person Rs 3000.
  • Your personal travel insurance covers helicopter rescue, medical bill.
  • Your personal equipment for Trekking. (Sleeping bag(-15), down jacket, trekking shoes, sun glass, sunscreen, gloves, trekking stick)
  • In the Lukla flight, the luggage of 12 kg is only included. If you have extra baggage, You will have to pay extra per kg Rs 100.
  • If there is early arrival or late departure other than the trek date, and if you are back to Kathmandu early from the trek due to any problem or rescue, the extra accommodation is not included.
  • Your trip includes only one time airport transfer to and by Lukla. If you have to return back to hotel again and again go to lukla airport because of weather problem, it will be your additional pay.
  • Your personal expenses.
  • All the alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks and soup.
  • Sweet things like chocolate and desert.
  • Hot shower during the trekking.
  • Tips for the guide and porter as per your interest, how you are happy with them.
  • All that are not mentioned in the cost includes.
Add-ons & Options
  • If you plan to arrive early or depart late please make sure you make extra hotel arrangement.You can mail us at info@nepalguidetrekking.com It is available by adding extra cost.
     
  • If you want extra programs like 2 night/ 3 days Chitwan  Jungle safari package , 1 day River Rafting and 1 day hiking in Kathmandu valley Please contact us on What's App 977-9851229400. It is available by adding extra cost. We will organize it as per your wish and requirement. 
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Accommodation in Everest Base Camp Trek with Heli Return

During your Everest Base Camp trek with Heli return, you will stay in tea houses and lodges along the trail. These lodges/tea houses accommodations are chosen for cleanliness, comfort, and warm hospitality. During the trek, you will find most rooms with twin-sharing or double rooms which have cozy bedding, basic furniture, and dreamy mountain views.

You can get standard rooms with attached bathrooms in the lower regions like Phakding and Namche Bazar. However, as you go higher, rooms are simple but still comfortable.

In most of the tea houses, you can find communal dining area with a heater where you can relax, meet other trekkers, and enjoy the authentic Himalayan atmosphere.

Food During the Trek

All meals are included on the trek so that you are ready for higher elevation trek. Most lodges serve a range of Nepali and international dishes that are made fresh every day. Some common meals are:

  • Dal Bhat (Rice, lentils and curry)
  • Noodles, soups, and curries
  • Pasta, pancakes, and eggs
  • Momos and other local Sherpa specialties

Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options are available upon request, but it’s recommended to inform us before the trek.

Required documents for the trek.

  • Valid passport, airline tickets.
  • Separate photocopies of passport, visa form (easily obtained at Kathmandu airport)
  • Dollars, pounds or Euros in cash to exchange into Nepalese currency for purchasing goods, for paying for restaurants and hotels, for gratuities, snacks, and to purchase your own drinks and gifts
  • Credit cards, Bank/ATM/Cash machine cards for withdrawing funds from cash machines (bring a photocopy of your cards), traveler’s checks, etc.
  • 3 PP size pictures to issue permit.
  • High altitude Insurance.

Trekking places

Namche Bazar

Namche bazar is the gateway to the higher Himalaya with mountains like Mt Everest, Lhotse, Ama Dablam etc. The village is situated as the on crescent shaped mountain slopes. Mount Kongde Ri (6,187 m) west and Mount Thamserku (6,623 m) to the east of Namche overlook the village. The village has become the tourism hub of the country. There are a lot of lodges, restaurants, and hotels. Namche is very popular among the trekkers in Nepal. Most of the people of the village are from Sherpa community. You can experience the culture and old traditions of Sherpa people in the village. The village is the ancient trading hub for people from Tibet and Nepal. You can buy various, traditional arts and crafts, Tibetan artifacts and Trekking and climbing equipment in the markets of the village. The village is also famous for its homemade yak cheese and butter.

Tengboche

Tengboche is a village in Khumjung in the Khumbu region of northeastern Nepal at the altitude of 3,867 m. The village contains an important Buddhist monastery, Tengboche Monastery, which is the largest gompa in the Khumbu region. Tengboche Monastery was built in 1923. Tenzing Norgay, the first man to reach the summit of Mount Everest with Sir Edmund Hillary, was born in the area in the village of Thani and was once sent to Tengboche Monastery to be a monk. Tengboche has a panoramic view of the Himalayan Mountains including peaks of Tawache, Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, and Thamserku.

Services from company during the trek.

Transportation

Our company’s representatives will make pick up and drop from and at airport. We will also organize a private car or private van for your site seeing in Kathmandu. Your helicopter trip from Kalapatthar to Kathmandu.

Staffs

Trekking guide team adventure has very skilled staffs. Our driver is very skilled and experienced is always on time for pick up and drop. The guides we have are all very experienced and have been working in this field for more than 10 years. They can speak English are well experienced enough to handle any types of situation that might arise during the trek. Our staffs are all well-mannered and are friendly.

Required equipment for the trek

Trekking equipment

  • Headlamp with extra batteries and bulbs
  • Sunglasses with UV protection
  • A warm sleeping bag cable of keeping you warm in temperature -15 degree.
  • Trekking shoes
  • Torch light
  • Trekking stick

Clothes

Since this trek will take you to the high altitude area, the climate during the morning and night will be cold. So you will have to carry warm clothes. The recommended cloths for the trek are:

For Upper body:

  • Head scarf, also useful for dusty conditions
  • Warm hat that covers your ears (wool or synthetic)
  • Polypropylene shirts (1 half sleeve and 2 long sleeves)
  • Light and expedition weight thermal tops
  • Fleece wind-stopper jacket or pullover
  • Waterproof with breathable fabric jacket
  • Down vest
  • Jacket with hood, waterproof and breathable
  • 1 pair of lightweight poly-liner gloves.
  • 1 pair of lightweight wool or fleece gloves
  • 1 pair of mittens, consists of 1 Gore-Tex over mitt matched with a very warm polar-fleece mitt liner (seasonal)

Lower Body

  • Non-cotton underwear briefs
  • 1 pair of Hiking shorts
  • 1 pair of Hiking trousers
  • 1 pair of lightweight thermal bottoms (seasonal)
  • 1 pair of fleece or woolen trousers
  • 1 pair of waterproof shell pants, breathable fabric
  • 2 pairs of thin, lightweight inner socks
  • 2 pairs of heavy poly or wool socks
  • 1 pair of Hiking boots with spare laces (sturdy soles, water resistant, ankle support, broken in )
  • 1 pair of trainers or running shoes and/or sandals
  • Cotton socks (optional)
  • Gaiters (winter only), optional, low ankle high version

Things you need to prepare for Heli trip:

  • Warm wind proof jackets and warm clothing
  • Goggles and sunglasses that provides 100 % UV rays protection
  • Sun Screen Cream 20 or higher protection.
  • Camera, External storage memory for your camera.

Medicine

You will have to carry some medicine for headache, fever, handi plast, bandage, pain killer, stomach ache, diarrhea, dimox etc. as there might not be medical shops in the middle of the trekking route.

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