EBC Trek and fly back by Helicopter
Shorten your Everest Base Camp Trek by using Helicopter
Everest Base camp Trek and fly back by Helicopter is one of the short treks for Everest Base Camp, mainly focused on those who want to experience the adventure on limited holidays. We assure you that the heavenly experience and challenging adventure are worth your time and money.
From EBC Heli Trek, you can experience the mountain glory from every angle. As the trails start from Lukla to the Everest base camp, you can explore the breathtaking sceneries through the ascending steps, which look up to the peaks and the other angles of the skyline view from a helicopter on the way back to Kathmandu.
As Mt. Everest is the highest peak globally, reaching the Everest Base Camp is a massive achievement. The thrilling journey begins from Lukla through different trails through the dense forest, ethnic Sherpa village, fast-flowing rivers, stunning landscapes, tranquil green forest, deep canyons, and the cold and barren region at the feet of the great mountain peaks. This adventure also allows you to discover the rural mountain lifestyle of Nepalese people.
From the EBC Trek and flying back by helicopter; you get the combined view of all the glistening mountain peaks, including Mt. Everest (8848 m), Mt Lhotse 8516 m, Mt. Nuptse 7855m, Mt. Pumori 7161m, Mt. Changaste 7550m, Mt. Lingerie 6679m, Mt. Amadablam 6856m, Mt. Thamserku 6723m, Mt.Kongde 6011m, Mt.Twache peak 6367m, Mt. Cholaste 6335m, Island peak 6179m, Lobuche peak 6145m.
Also, Pokalde peak, 5806m, and Honku south peak, 6119m, are the major towering peaks that instill a lifetime memory. Moreover, the stunning lining views of the trail that you have trekked through and the steep terraces cultivated lands from the Aerial view. Leaving your footstep on the lap of Everest base camp, you will fly back to Kathmandu by helicopter.
A representative from Peregrine Tour Nepal will be there to 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 itself to brief you about the tour, and the arrangements for the kits you require will be made. We will be introducing you to our team members who will guide you throughout the Everest Base Camp Trek and fly back by Helicopter Tour.
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 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 have a sight of 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, 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 to acclimatize for 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 consisting of the Himalayas like Mt. Everest, Mt. Lhotse, and Mt. Ama Dablam, and others.
We descend along the famous 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 the 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 get a fantastic view of 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 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 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 give us a sight of the golden Himalayas.
This trek takes strength due to the thinning air and can be misleading. But we can rely on the 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 temperature 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 from 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, Lunch, and Dinner
After a hearty breakfast, we will fly back to Kathmandu. After a short rest, you can go souvenir shopping for your family and friends. We will provide a farewell dinner at a typical Nepalese restaurant with Nepalese ethnic and cultural dance.
Meals: Breakfast
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
You will get a three-star category hotel for two nights with breakfast and the best available teahouses during the Everest Base Camp Trek and fly back by Helicopter. All accommodations are based on twin sharing, and the single supplement will be provided upon request with a USD 700 additional cost. We won’t give guarantee a single supplement during the Everest Base Camp Trek and fly back by Helicopter tour, but we will try our best.
Three meals will be provided during trekking, and one welcome/farewell dinner with breakfast is included in Kathmandu. Breakfast and dinner will be served in the guesthouses during trekking and lunch on the way. You will get one main course and tea/coffee/hot chocolate for Lunch and Dinner and buffet breakfast in the guesthouse. Nepalese, Tibetan and the typical continental cuisines will be on the menu, and you are free to choose that.
We have daily departures for this trip, so we recommend that you book it according to your schedule. We will customize the tour/trekking package to your specific needs. We are concentrating on the private trip, taking into account numerous elements such as COVID, trekkers' physical fitness, available time, and budget. Because these elements may or may not be compatible with the individual traveler.
Similarly, during the trek/tour, we will be pleased to supply you with pre/post accommodation as well as other supplementary services such as a domestic flight and an additional porter. Please fill out this customized form for your convenience.
Customize this trip with help from our local travel specialist that matches your interests.
We accept major currencies such as the US Dollar, the Great Britain Pound, the Euro, the Australian Dollar, the Singapore Dollar, the Indian Rupee, the Swiss Franc, the Canadian Dollar, the Japanese Yen, the Chinese Yuan, the Saudi Arabian Riyal, the Qatari Riyal, the Thai Baht, the UAE Dirham, the Malaysian Ringgit, the South Korean Won, the Swedish Kroner, the Danish Kroner, the Hong Kong Dollar, the Kuwaiti Dinar, and the Bahrain Dinar.
Type C, D, and M power plugs and sockets are used. The standard voltage and frequency are 230 V and 50Hz, respectively.
Vaccinations You must be completely vaccinated against COVID-19 at least 14 days before traveling to Nepal. Vaccination documentation is required.
On Arrival Visas are available at Nepal's entrance points for travelers. Travelers from Nigeria, Ghana, Zimbabwe, Swaziland, Cameroon, Somalia, Liberia, Ethiopia, Iraq, Palestine, Afghanistan, and Syria, on the other hand, are required to obtain a visa through their nearest Nepalese diplomatic post (embassy/consulate).
To confirm the trek/tour package, we want a deposit of at least 20% of the total tour/trek fee. The remaining balance must be paid when you arrive in Nepal. We take Visa, Maestro, MasterCard, American Express, and other major credit cards. The total cost of a Bhutan and Tibet tour must be paid in full at the time of booking.
We strongly advise you to purchase a SIM card for reliable internet access throughout Nepal. Nepal Telecom (owned by the government) and NCELL (owned by the private sector) are the two main SIM card providers in Nepal. It is preferable to get a SIM card at an airport, where staff will assist with activation and data plan purchases. If you have a SIM card, it will be easier for you to contact us and locate our airport agent.
You can charge your electrical devices at hotels and lodges because there are no power outages. In the Himalayan region, however, hotel owners may levy a nominal fee.
Everest Base Camp Trek and Fly Back by Helicopter are moderate-level treks, and it is suitable for enthusiastic hikers. The hiker must be able to walk at least 5-6 hours per day with their light bag. On some days you need to walk for 8-9 hours. You can see the detail in our itinerary.
Hiking at a higher altitude is more challenging than lower elevation; however, you can finish this trek successfully with good health, average physical fitness, optimism towards hiking, and muscular strength of mind. Technical skills and experience are not required for this trek. However, jogging and simple exercising are highly recommended before two weeks if you have no previous hiking experience.
If you have a heart problem, lung, and blood disease, you need to consult with your doctor before this trek. Also, if you are an elder or child, if you have poor physical fitness and still want to trek to Everest Base Camp, you need to customize this trek. Please feel free to detail about you; we will provide a personalized trekking package for you, and we will try our best to make your tour memorable and successful.
The best time for Everest Base Camp Trek and fly back by helicopter is autumn (September, October, and November) and spring (March, April, and May). In these two seasons, the weather is sunny and warm, and high possibility of seeing the unobstructed mountain with fresh eyes. In high altitudes, nights are clod in all seasons.
In winter (December, January, and February), cold is a big issue for a trekker. Other parts are pretty good. EBC Trek in summer (June, July, and August) or monsoon will be affected by rain, but trekking is best for a botanist this season. Everest Trekking routes are crowded in the autumn and summer, but the trekking routes are not packed during winter and summer.
We can arrange this Everest Base Camp Trek and Flyback by Helicopter at the last minute, but booking is highly recommended. The prices vary on the group size and the required service. So, please feel free to contact us for the start date and cost.
We are trying to give the correct information through this website. However, please feel free to call or email us if you have further queries. You can talk with us at +9779851052413 (Mobile/WhatsApp/Viber/Telegram), and +1 315 388 6163. There is no time barrier to ring at those numbers.
I simply had incredible trekking with Peregrine Treks. The views during the trek seem out of this world and you come away awestruck. Everything was handled with full care and our lead guide Dawa Sherpa was knowledgeable and helpful at every stage. He was always checking to make sure you were doing alright and if people became sick he looked after you. I can’t say enough about Dawa and his team of assistant guides and porters if you have the chance to ask him. Accommodation in the Everest Region is simple but best and foods are also hygienic. We were lucky enough to be put in with a great group of mixed ages and countries of origin and and we all became quick friends. If you have been thinking about this trip just lock it in trust me you won’t be disappointed with Peregrine Treks and Tours with an experienced and trained guide.
I just completed this 12 day Everest Base Camp Trek with Helicopter return. Peregrine Treks and Expedition organized the trip very well. Being a regular trekker, I found the trek tough at some sections but all the tiredness and stress went away by the breath-taking views of the Himalays on reaching EBC. During the entire trek, I found myself safe with the guide and porters provided by the Peregrine Treks. They were very friendly and helpful throughout the trek. On the 10th day, I flew back to Lukla via Helicopter from Gorakshep. The views of the stunning snow-capped mountains from the helicopter was just exquisit. I am very thankful to Peregrine Treks and the team for making my trip successful.
We had an amazing trip to Everest Base Camp Trek with an incredible helicopter ride! Our guide Mingmar was knowledgeable, helpful, & funny and helped us navigate through the local culture, a tough trail, & an amazing adventure. The trekking was tough and ended with a difficult hike up to a beautiful morning view of Everest and a scenic ride back to Lukla.
I highly recommend to Peregrine Treks to everyone who are planning to travel Nepal.
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