Everest Base Camp Trek with helicopter return

A Peregrine Tour Nepal representative will greet and welcome you as soon as you land at Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA).

The day you check in, a pre-arranged meeting will be hosted at the hotel to brief you about the tour, and the arrangements for the required kits will be made. We will introduce you to our team members, who will guide you on Everest Base Camp Trek with Helicopter Return.

Drinks and Snacks will be arranged, and you will be added to the remaining trek members — a much-needed time to communicate and get to know your fellow companions well. You’ll have to submit your documents and complete the remaining formalities on this day, so no further inconveniences occur.

Meals: Not Included

We will be moved to the airport for a 35-45 minutes flight from Kathmandu to Lukla. This small flight is majestic and thrilling, with the beauties of mountain peaks starting from Kathmandu rooftops.

We will meet our other team after our arrival upon Lukla (2860m). On the same day, we start trekking for the 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 Dudh Koshi 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 there for the night and the day after and continue our expedition.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

We will start heading towards Namche Bazaar just after our breakfast. It is the day we become evident in the promising exquisiteness of the mountains. We pass along lovely pine forests and revealed land. Cross a steel suspension bridge up above the glacial river, Dudh Koshi.

Also, trek along Bhote Koshi, a sister of the Koshi family. As we embark on our journey, mountains like Mt. Nupla (5885m) and Kongde Ri (6093m) rise to give us a sight of themselves. Furthermore, we cross Kusum Khola and witness Mt. Kusum Kangraru to the east, the head of the valley. We come across some fields of donkeys and yaks loaded with trek gears and trading goods.

If you haven’t seen the Mani stones, you’re about to be addressed to 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 of 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.

It is an adventure trek, breathtaking and rewarding as well. But this is just the beginning of what is to come. We will rest, relax, and stay overnight in Namche Bazaar.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

This day we will spend acclimatizing in the thinning air. However, there are plenty of things we can do in Namche Bazaar. Our guides can escort you to the museum, where you can catch an 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, Ama Dablam, and many more. We can also find a panoramic view of the Namche village up the hill from Syangboche.

We can roam around the colorful Namche Bazaar to catch a bargain in the evening. Tea or coffee in Namche Bazaar is considered the most important thing to do, so we set the morning and evening cups with us.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

As we head towards Tengboche this day, this 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 Dudh Koshi River and ascend with the equally vibrant forests covered by Rhododendron Trees in Tengboche. We continue our trail along with various Sherpa Villages and 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. We’re still accompanied by the majestic Himalayas and scenes of forests and rhododendrons. It’s a steep trek down Imja Khola, a part of the Dudh Koshi River that takes us to Pangboche.

The village is directly opposite Mt. Ama Dablam, so we’ll be rewarded with an immersive view of the summit. This trek also blesses us with Buddhist pilgrims, monasteries, and gompa in Pangboche and sacred Mani walls.

As we arrive in Dingboche, we witness some alluring beauty of the crop fields. It is also known as the “Summer Valley” of 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 for Mt. Everest, Ama Dablam, and Imja Tse. 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.

However, there are many things to do for the whole day. 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 for a while, we continue 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.

Then we witness mountain peaks like Khumutse, Mahalangur Himal, Lingtren, and the Pumori. Mt. Nuptse also waits for the blessed sunset view for us on the journey. The trek gets easy and 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 would have started our journey. This day is vigorous in itself. 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. As we trek along Khumbu Glacier, after about 3 hours, we reach a settlement called “Gorak Shep,” a simple resting place with very few dotted lodges and breathtaking mountain scenes.

Our expedition does not stop here; trekking a bit more time along the Khumbu Glacier leads us to the Everest Base Camp. It cannot get any bigger. We experience pure magic 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 down our way towards Gorak Shep again 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 adorable. Every peak is revealing in 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 explore the combined view of all the mountains from the skyline.
We fly over the serene waters of the Gokyo Lakes and the stunning lining view of the trails that you have trekked. Leaving your footsteps on the lap of the Everest base camp, you will fly back to Ramechhap (Manthali Airport). Your guide will take you to Kathmandu for Sightseeing.

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Time to say farewell. The day of departure has arrived. You have some time to collect some souvenirs and have 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.

Meals: Breakfast