Everest Base Camp Trek with Helicopter Return

A Peregrine Tour Nepal representative will greet and welcome you as soon as you have passed through customs at Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA). They will accompany you back to your Hotel.

This evening there will be a pre-arranged meeting hosted at the hotel to brief you about the tour and the arrangements and ensure you have all the necessary hiking kit. You will have the opportunity to communicate and get to know your fellow companions well. We will also introduce you to your team members, who will guide you on this Everest Base Camp Trek with Helicopter Return. We will provide some soft drinks and snacks.

You’ll have to submit your documents and complete the remaining formalities today, particularly your travel insurance information.

Meals: Not Included

This morning we will transfer to the airport for a 35-45 minutes flight from Kathmandu to Lukla. This small flight is majestic and thrilling, starting with the rooftops in Kathmandu, followed by the beautiful mountain peaks.

We will meet our other team members on arrival in Lukla (2860m). Once we are all organized, we start trekking to Phakding village. The trek lasts for 3-4 hours, and we witness the sacred mountain Khumbila (5751m) from the town of Cheplung; we come across the DudhKoshi river, and a gradual walk leads us to Phakding village.

From Phakding village, we can have a sight of Kusum Kangraru Mountain. The town in the north valley of Lukla has several quality lodges, hotels, and guest houses for tourists and trekkers. We will stay the night here.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

We will start heading towards Namche Bazaar just after our breakfast. Hiking today, it soon becomes evident how truly exquisite the mountains are and brings you a sense of excitement about what is to come. We pass along lovely pine forests and revealed land. Cross a steel suspension bridge up above the glacial river, DudhKoshi.

Also, we will trek along the BhoteKoshi, a sister in the Koshi river system. As we continue our journey, mountains like Mt. Nupla (5885m) and Kongde Ri (6093m) rise to give us magnificent views of themselves. Furthermore, we cross Kusum Khola and witness Mt. Kusum Kangraru to the east, at the head of the valley. We will come across some fields of donkeys and yaks loaded with trek gear and trading goods.

If you haven’t seen the Mani stones, you’re about to be addressed by the holy mantra of Buddhists and Brahmins, “Om Mani Padme Hum,” which translates to “Hail to the jewel in the lotus.” We also see Mt. Thamserku (6808m) at a turn in the trail. We cross the Monjo pass; we enter the Sagarmatha National Park, where we can look forward to rich vegetation and wildlife like red pandas, yaks, etc.

Then we commence our ascent to the Sherpa capital, Namche Bazaar. The essential trade section for the Tibetans and Sherpas living around the valley. If the weather is just beautiful and we are lucky enough, we might catch our first glimpse of Mt. Everest.

We will spend the next two nights in Namche Bazaar and take some time to acclimatize and relax.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Today we will spend acclimatizing to the thinning air. However, there are plenty of things we can do in Namche Bazaar. Namche Bazaar is the main trading center in the region and is a busy, thriving village with several museums, bakeries/ coffee houses, a monastery, and of course, the market. Our guides can accompany you to the museum, where you can get an introduction and idea of traditional Sherpa life.

We can trek up to Syangboche and the Everest View Hotel, located at the highest altitude in the world. It provides a glimpse of mountains like Everest and many others.

Similarly, if we hike along Sagarmatha National Park, we can catch a sunrise view of Mt. Everest, Mt. Lhotse, Nuptse, AmaDablam, and many more. Up the hill from Syangboche, a viewpoint provides a panoramic view of the Namche village.

In the evening, we can roam around the colorful Namche Bazaarpick up any last-minute bargains. Tea or coffee in Namche Bazaar is considered the most important thing to do, so we will provide your morning and evening cups.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

As we head towards Tengbochetoday, our journey is full of unobstructed scenes and scenarios of the Himalayas, like Mt. Everest, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Ama Dablam, and others.

We descend along the DudhKoshi River and ascend with the equally vibrant forests covered by Rhododendron Trees. As we continue on our trail passing through various Sherpa Villages, we take a sneak peek at their culture and lifestyle. Tengboche village is also well known for the largest monastery in the region, Tengboche Monastery.

It is a spiritual hub for the people of the Khumbu region. It is surrounded by beautiful forests and holds great significance to the Sherpas. We will stay in Tengboche for the night.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

This morning, we begin our descent towards Dingboche from Tengboche. The majestic Himalayas and scenes of forests and rhododendrons still accompany us. It’s a steep trek down ImjaKhola, a part of the DudhKoshi River that takes us to Pangboche.

Because the village is directly opposite Mt. Ama Dablam, we’ll be rewarded with a panoramic view of the peak. This trek also blesses us with Buddhist pilgrims, monasteries, and gompa in Pangboche and sacred Mani walls.

As we arrive in Dingboche, we witness the alluring beauty of the crop fields. It is also known as the “Summer Valley” in the region and has a kilometer of stone walls built to protect crops from cold wind and grazing animals. We’ll stay in Dingboche for the night.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

The Dingboche village is a beautiful place for trekkers and mountaineers heading for Mt. Everest, AmaDablam, and ImjaTse. It is a vegetation village surrounded by stone walls that protect crops like buckwheat, barley, and potatoes. We will be spending a whole day here acclimatizing ourselves.

There are plenty of things to occupy us today. We can trek up Nagerjun Hill to see the mountains like Makalu, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, etc. We can also hike to an old Buddhist heritage, Nangar Dzong. Furthermore, a peak can be easily climbed by foot, Dolma Ri.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

After resting yesterday, we continued to embark on our expedition. Coming across the snow-capped peaks of Cholatse and Tawache, the road and the places grow more remote than in the lower region.

Now we witness mountain peaks like Khumutse, Mahalangur Himal, Lingtren, and the blessed sunset view on Pumori. Mt. Nuptse awaits us on the journey. The trek gets a little easier and more comfortable towards the end as we get to the valley of Lobuche. We spend our night in Lobuche.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

As the sun’s rays shimmer down upon the ranges, we will have started our journey. This day is vigorous but not without its rewards. The entire valley turns golden to show us the golden Himalayas.

This trek takes strength due to the thinning air and can be misleading. But we can rely on experienced Sherpas for support and advice. As we trek along Khumbu Glacier, after about 3 hours, we reach a settlement called “Gorak Shep,” a simple resting place with a few dotted lodges and breathtaking mountain scenes.

Our expedition does not stop there; we continue trekking along the Khumbu Glacier, leading us to the Everest Base Camp. It cannot get any bigger. We experience pure magic and exhilaration in the form of mountains, the colorful camps contrasting the grey lands. Take photos, meet new people, and make cherished memories. Just roam around the place and admire it.

Then we trek back down towards Gorak Shep and spend our night there.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Today we woke up early for the walk to Kala Patthar in the dark with cold temperatures and chilly wind. After a moderate hike of 2-3 hours, we reach Kalapatthar. The view from the summit is outstanding as the sun rises; every peak reveals itself, including Mt. Everest.

After enjoying the magnificent mountain panorama, we get back to Gorak Shep. We will take a helicopter ride where you can experience the combined view of all the mountains from the sky.

We fly over the serene waters of the Gokyo Lakes and the stunning view of the trails you trekked. Leaving your footsteps on the lap of the Everest base camp, you will fly back to Kathmandu.

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Time to say farewell. The day of departure has arrived. You have some time to collect some souvenirs after breakfast. Later that day, one of our representatives will escort you back to the airport. It is better to get there two hours before the departure time.