11-Day Everest Base Camp Helicopter Trek from Kathmandu

• With a panoramic view of the Himalayan ranges and the valley below, the flight into Kathmandu Valley is wonderful. Our representative will greet you at Tribhuvan International Airport, drive you to your accommodation, and assist you with all your essential travel needs.
• After you have checked in, you will have time to tour the city, depending on your arrival time.

• Board a helicopter from Tribhuvan International Airport and begin your incredible Everest Base Camp adventure.
• As you hover over the mountains, glance down at the Himalayan range's rugged peaks. It is a flight to remember, with breathtaking vistas of valleys, hilltop towns, and towering Himalayan peaks.
• Once you reach Lukla, you will meet our representative at the airport, collect your belongings, and hike to Phakding through the bustling Lukla market.
• Phakding, a riverfront village, is reached by crossing a metal suspension bridge.
• Later, walk around the village and down to the riverbank to admire the Dudh Koshi, a glacier river that cascades down the valley.

Later, return to the lodge and rest.

• The trail passes through pine and rhododendron woodland, roaring glacier rivers, and metal suspension bridges. You will cross the iconic Hillary Bridge, the tallest suspension bridge in the Everest area.
• As you move upwards, you will be encircled on all sides by massive mountain peaks. High summit peaks stretch towards the sky as you arrive at Namche, along a beautiful route lined with Mani stones, Buddhist monasteries, and vibrant prayer flags. The mountains spread out like a theatre.
• You can catch your first glimpse of Mount Everest (8,848 m), Lhotse (8,516 m), and other peaks. Namche, commonly known as the Sherpa capital, has a variety of high-end and low-cost mountain lodges.

After you get to your accommodation, rest your weary limbs.

• You will spend the day acclimatizing at Namche. The village is the economic core of the Khumbu area, featuring cafés, bakeries, mountain lodges, shops, and internet cafés.
• Take a stroll around the marketplace, talk to some friendly locals, and soak in the mountains.
• Visit the nearby Sherpa village of Khumjung or trek to the famous Hotel Everest View in Khumjung as an acclimatization excursion.
• Ama Dablam, Tawache, Khumbu Himal, Mount Everest, and many more peaks can be seen from the hotel's terrace. You may also hike up to Khumbu School, established by Sir Edmund Hillary as the first school in the Khumbu area, in Khumjung.
• A visit to the historic Khumjung Monastery, which houses a Yeti (abominable snowman) scalp, is also recommended.
• Hike back to Namche afterward, where you will spend the night.

• You will be hiking along one of the most exquisite sections of the trail today. Cross an alpine meadow with pine trees and rhododendron blossoms on your way to Tengboche, and take a break now and then to enjoy the spectacular mountain scenery.
• Tengboche lies just below Ama Dablam and is centred around the magnificent Tengboche Monastery, one of the Everest region's oldest and most prominent Buddhist monasteries.
• Inside the monastery, old artifacts are displayed at the altar, and colourful Buddhist artwork covers the walls, while monks chant sacred texts.
• Later, walk down to Deboche, a monastic settlement where you will spend the night.

• Get up early in the morning to see the dawn over the mountains, and after a quick breakfast, ascend the route that leads upward through the woods. From here, Ama Dablam's pyramid rises just overhead.
• Take a moment to enjoy this once-in-a-lifetime view.
• Along the way, you will pass through Pangboche, a Sherpa settlement, and as the tree line fades, you will reach Dingboche, where the landscape becomes bleak and rocky. Stone-fence farms surround Dingboche.
• Once you arrive at the village, rest at the teahouse where rooms have been reserved. Dingboche is where you will spend the night.

• You are now above 4,000 meters in altitude and can feel the change in the air. The air is thinner, and moving significantly upward requires effort.
• Take an acclimatization hike to the nearby hills to help your body adjust.
• Go to Chukkung Valley or Nangkartshang Peak; your guide will recommend the best option for you, considering your physical condition before deciding on the hike's goal.
• The non-technical trek to the Nangkartshang summit (5,083 m) provides a spectacular vista of Makalu, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, and many other peaks, while glaciers cascading down the mountainsides may be seen from Chukkung Valley.
• You can also hike any of the smaller hills surrounding Dingboche to save energy for tomorrow's journey.

• Leave Dingboche early in the morning and pass through a deserted broad valley to reach Thukla - from here, enjoy close views of Mount Pumori, Khumbila, Lingtren, and other nearby peaks. Stone monuments honouring mountaineers and trekkers who have died in these mountains can be seen near the summit of Thukla Pass.
• Lobuche, a little town with only a few teahouses, is reached after a challenging climb.
• If you are not too tired, you can explore the nearby region. A tiny slope provides spectacular views of the Khumbu Glacier.

Getting a good night's sleep would be best because you have a significant day tomorrow.

• Early in the morning, leave for Gorak Shep.
• As the tree line disappears, you will hike through a bleak, stony desert. When treading on loose rocks and stones, take extra precautions and walk cautiously and steadily along the Khumbu Glacier. The scenery is both harsh and gorgeous as you reach Gorak Shep and stop for lunch at a teahouse.
• After that, hike towards Everest Base Camp, following the Khumbu Glacier.
• A steep trail with rough rocks and gravel confronts you, and the path is littered with massive rocks at the foot of Mount Everest, just below the Khumbu Icefall, where Everest Base Camp is nestled.
• If you travel during the climbing season, you will notice multicoloured tents set against the shabby terrain, where climbers prepare to conquer the world's tallest peak.
• As you reach the base camp, you will have accomplished your objective, and it feels incredible to rest beneath some of the world's tallest peaks.

• Early in the morning, hike to Kala Patthar. Kala Patthar offers a panoramic view of Himalayan peaks, including Mount Everest, and is one of the highest and most popular overlooks in the Everest region. The scenery is exhilarating and should not be missed.
• Watch incredible sights of Pumori, Nuptse, Changtse, and Mount Everest from here, among some of the world's highest peaks. This is one of those priceless sights that will stay with you for the rest of your life.
• Take some photos and return to Gorak Shep.
• Board a helicopter and fly to Lukla from Gorak Shep.
• Once on board, take in aerial views of some of the world's most magnificent places above the snow-capped peaks and the Khumbu and Nzogumpa glaciers.
• Once you arrive at Lukla, express your gratitude to your support team and bid them farewell before proceeding to Kathmandu.
• As you fly out of Lukla, the majestic Khumbu mountains bid you farewell on this final stage of your journey.
• As you come closer to the valley, a bird's-eye view of Kathmandu Valley will open up before you arrive.
• You will be transferred to your accommodation from the airport, check in, and relax, or explore Thamel.

Later in the evening, we will host a goodbye dinner to celebrate your success in the adventure.

• Our staff will drop you off at the airport. You bid farewell to your newfound friends as well as Nepal.