Everest Base Camp Heli Shuttle - 13 days

Trip Overview

Duration: 13 days Country: Nepal
Max. Altitude: 5,545m/18,188ft. Walking Per Day: 6-7 hours
Accommodation: Tea-House/Lodge grade Grade: Strenuous
Best Season: Autumn and Spring Group Size: 1-10
Mode: Tea-House/Lodge Culture: Sherpa Culture

Everest Base Camp Heli Shuttle Trek by NMTrekkers is nothing but the perfect mingling of regular EBC Trekking and the ride back from Gorak Shep toward Lukla instead of regular trekking.

Everest Base Camp Trek is one of the most desirable trekking destinations which is certainly there on most travel enthusiast’s bucket lists. Trekking to the base camp of the highest mountain peak in the world i.e. Mt Everest (8,848m) and experiencing the combination of incredible trekking in the Everest region along with the thrilling and revitalizing helicopter ride over the mountains of Everest ranges, doesn’t it sound enjoyable?

Overview

Everest Base Camp Heli Shuttle Trek by NMTrekkers is nothing but the perfect mingling of regular EBC Trekking and the ride back from Gorak Shep toward Lukla instead of regular trekking.  

The Everest Base Camp Heli Shuttle Trek commences as a regular EBC Trek by boarding a flight to Tenzing-Hillary Airport, Lukla from Kathmandu. During our journey from Lukla to EBC, we will get amazing views of the world’s highest peak Everest along with Lhotse, Makalu, and Cho Oyu. Along with views, the Everest base camp trek is an opportunity to explore the culture and traditions of local Sherpas, the unsung heroes of Everest. From visiting local Buddhist monasteries and Chortens to spotting Himalayan flora and fauna, we get the chance to follow the steps of the great Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay Sherpa in 1953.

Trekking up to Everest Base Camp: The first-half of EBC Heli Shuttle Trek

After we make it to our destination, Everest Base Camp, it will be a remarkable experience of a lifetime in itself. A trekker would have gained a whole lot of new and exciting facts about the nature, culture, and adventure of the Everest region of Nepal. Whether it is the high suspension bridges, crashing waterfalls, thought-provoking panoramas of Everest and other Himalayan ranges, the lifestyle and culture of indigenous including the Sherpas, the alpine herbs and vegetation, and a lot more.

However, the journey is not over yet and the adrenaline and unique sensation of the helicopter ride is still waiting for the trekkers at Gorak Shep, where the journey of the first half of this trek ends.

Helicopter ride back from Gorak Shep: Second half of Everest Heli Shuttle Trek

You will hike up to Kala Patthar the very next day for the closest view of the Everest ranges since Kala Patthar is considered one of the finest viewpoints of Mt. Everest. And afterward, you will descend towards Gorak Shep again where the Helicopter would be waiting for you.

Enjoying the view of a snow-clad mountain from Heli with the sensation of almost being on the mountains and touching them, your helicopter will take you to Lukla airport. From Lukla, you will fly back to Kathmandu on a regular flight and end the tour with unforgettable memories and experiences during the trek.

Weather and Best Time for EBC Heli Trek

The weather in Nepal is defined by the main seasons. The dry season runs from October to May and this is the best time to visit.

During the dry season, many people choose to visit during the post-monsoon season, which runs from October to December when they can enjoy clear skies and incredible views of the snow-topped mountains, as well as blossoms of herbs and vegetation including rhododendron and pine. The pre-monsoon season runs from March to April is the most popular time for climbing Everest, so base camp will be buzzing with activity.

Physical Fitness for Everest Base Camp Heli Trek

Before embarking on any mountaineering adventure, you must have a reasonable level of physical fitness. The region is very remote, which means that getting help as a result of an injury can be problematic.

It’s also important to give your body time to acclimatize to the change in altitude, as altitude sickness can be deadly. Making the trek with a reputable tour company is one of the best ways to ensure your health and safety.


Everest Base Camp Heli Shuttle Itinerary

  • Day 1 Arrive in Kathmandu (1,300m /4,264 ft)
    • Meals :Dinner
    • Transportation :Private Vehicle
    • Accommodation :Hotel
    • Location :

      » Kathmandu

      » Tribhuvan International Airport

      » Thamel

    • Highlights :

      » Tribhuvan International Airport

      » Welcoming with Marigold Flower Garland

      » Group Photo

      » Briefing about the trek

      » Introduction with Guide

      » Evening Walk at Thamel

     

  • Day 2 Trek Preparation and Kathmandu Sightseeing
    • Meals :Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    • Transportation :Private Vehicle
    • Accommodation :Hotel
    • Location :

      » Kathmandu Durbar Square

      » Boudhanath Stupa

      » Pashupatinath Temple

      » Thamel

    • Highlights :

      » Kathmandu Sightseeing

      » Equipment Checking

     

  • Day 3 Kathmandu - Lukla - Phakding (2,652m/8,700ft)
    • Duration :35mins Flight and 4hrs walk (9 Km)
    • Meals :Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    • Transportation :Domestic Flight, Private Vehicle
    • Accommodation :Lodge / Hotel
    • Ascend :148m/485ft
    • Location :

      » Thamel

      » Tribhuwan International Airport

      » Ghat

      » Lukla

      » Phakding

    • Highlights :

      » Lukla Airport

      » Mountain View from Flight

      » Adventure and Excitement

      » Suspension Bridges

      » Prayer Flags

      » Tibetan Script on Stones

      » Sceneries

      » Atmosphere

      » Buddhist Culture     

     

  • Day 4 Phakding - Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,280 ft)
    • Duration :7-8hrs walk (11-13 Km)
    • Meals :Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    • Accommodation :Hotel
    • Ascend :640m/2,100ft
    • Location :

      » Phakding

      » Monjo

      » Jorsale

      » Namche Bazar

    • Highlights :

      » UNESCO World Heritage

      » Sagarmatha National Park

      » High Suspension Bridges

      » Himalayas View

      » Sherpa Culture

     

  • Day 5 Namche Bazaar: Acclimatization Day
    • Duration :3-4hrs (7Km)
    • Meals :Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    • Accommodation :Hotel
    • Ascend :430m/1,410ft
    • Descend :430m/1,410ft
    • Location :

      » Namche Bazar

      » Syanbuchhe

    • Highlights :

      » Best Viewpoint for Everest

      » Sherpa Museum

      » Hatt Bazar

      » Shopping

      » Day Hike to Everest View Hotel

     

  • Day 6 Namche Bazzar to Tengboche (3,870m/12,694ft)
    • Duration :5-6hrs walk (10Km)
    • Meals :Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    • Accommodation :Lodge/Hotel
    • Descend :190m/623ft
    • Ascend :620m/2,034ft
    • Location :

      » Namche Bazar

      » Sanasa

      » Phunki Tenga

      » Tengboche

    • Highlights :

      » Rhododendron Forest

      » View of Ama Dablam

      » Beautiful Landscape

      » Pine Forest

      » Tengboche Monastery

      » Meditation

      » Peace Prayer

      » Everest View 

     

  • Day 7 Tengboche to Dingboche (4,360 m/14,300ft)
    • Duration :7hrs walk (12Km)
    • Meals :Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    • Accommodation :Lodge/Hotel
    • Descend :130m/426ft
    • Ascend :660m/2,165ft
    • Location :

      » Tengboche

      » Debohe

      » Pangboche

      » Syomari

      » Orsho

      » Dingboche


       

    • Highlights :

      » High altitude walk

      » Mt. Ama Dablam View

      » Sherpa Culture and Lifestyle of Local

      » Mountain Sceneries

      » Walk up to tree level 

     

  • Day 8 Dingboche (4,360 m/14,300ft): Acclimatization Day
    • Duration :4hrs walk (5Km)
    • Meals :Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    • Accommodation :Lodge/Hotel
    • Ascend :330m/1,082ft
    • Descend :330m/1,082ft
    • Location :

      » Dingboche

      » Nangkartshang Gumba

      » Dngbuche Ri

      » Dingboche

    • Highlights :

      » Day Hike to Dingboche Ri

      » Ama Dablam Pyramid View 

      » Snow Bowl View

      » Rest and Relax

      » Prepare for next day hike

     

  • Day 9 Dingboche -Lobuche (4,940 m/16,207 ft)
    • Duration :6-7hrs walk (11-13Km)
    • Meals :Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    • Accommodation :Hotel
    • Ascend :500m/1,640ft
    • Location :

      » Dingboche

      » Thokla

      » Thokla Pass

      » Lobuche

    • Highlights :

      » High altitude walk

      » Glacier Walk

      » Mountain Sceneries

      » Panoramic View of Mountains

      » Mt. Pumori View

      » Chola Tse

      » Yaks

     

  • Day 10 Lobuche - Gorak Shep (5,170 m/16,961ft) - Everest Base Camp (5,364m/17,594ft) - Gorak Shep
    • Duration :8-9hrs walk (15-16Km)
    • Meals :Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    • Accommodation :Hotel
    • Ascend :440m/1,443ft
    • Location :

      » Lobuche

      » Gorak Shep

      » Everest Base Camp

    • Highlights :

      » High altitude walk

      » World’s highest lodge

      » Glacier Walk

      » Mt. Pumori View

      » Lhotse View

      » Nuptse View

      » Many other peaks

      » Everest Base Camp

      » Top of the World

      » Yaks

     

  • Day 11 Hike to Kalapatthar (5,545m/18,188ft) and Back to Gorak Shep | Helicopter Ride to Lukla
    • Duration :4hrs walk (7Km) and 35 Mins Helicopter Ride
    • Meals :Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    • Accommodation :Hotel
    • Ascend :370m/1,213ft
    • Descend :370m/1,213ft
    • Location :

      » Gorak Shep

      » Kalapatthar

      » Gorak Shep

      » Lukla

    • Highlights :

      » One of the nearest viewpoint of Everest, Kalapathhar

      » Sunrise View

      » Glacier View

      » Massive mountain view

      » Yaks

      » Adventure

      » Astounding View of Everest Region from Helicopter

     

  • Day 12 Lukla - Kathmandu
    • Duration :35mins flight, 30mins Drive(5Km)
    • Meals :Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    • Transportation :Domestic Flight, Private Vehicles
    • Accommodation :Hotel
    • Note :It is recommended to have a buffer day of one day in here since the weather is unconditional in here.
    • Location :

      » Lukla

      » Kathmandu Domestic Airport

      » Thamel

    • Highlights :

      » Stunning View of Mountains from Flight

      » Geography

      » Landscapes

      » Adventure and Excitement

      » Kathmandu Valley View

      » Farewell Dinner in the evening in a Nepali Cultural Restaurant

     

  • Day 13 Final Departure
    • Meals :Breakfast
    • Transportation :Private Vehicles
    • Highlights :

      » Souvenir Shopping

      » Airport Drop Service with Khata/Khatag as a symbol of wishing safe journey

      » Group Photo

     

Everest Base Camp Heli Shuttle Photos / Videos

Cost Includes

  • Airport pick-up and drop service (International and Domestic)
  • 3 nights Hotel in Kathmandu
  • All accommodations during the trek
  • Food: 12 Breakfast, 11 Lunch, and 12 Dinner (Including Tea, Coffee, and Hot Water)
  • Domestic flights in (Kathmandu – Lukla- Kathmandu)
  • Helicopter ride from Gorak Shep to Lukla (Maximum 5 pax)
  • All required land transportation
  • Kathmandu Sightseeing with Private Vehicle and Tour Guide
  • Entrance Fees for all sightseeing places
  • Professionally trained and highly experienced English-speaking trekking guide along with his salary, lodging, food, and insurance
  • Trekking permits: TIMS card, Local Rural Metropolitan City Tax, and Sagarmatha National Park fees
  • Trekking gear like a sleeping bag and down jacket made available on rent
  • Travel Insurance Service Arrangement
  • 13% VAT and 10% service charge
  • Rescue Arrangement Service
  • First aid medical box
  • T-shirt, Duffel Bags, Trekking  Map (with company’s logo) 
  • Welcome and Farewell Dinner
  • Airport pick-up and drop service (International and Domestic)
  • 3 nights Hotel in Kathmandu
  • All accommodations during the trek
  • Food: 12 Breakfasts (Including Tea, Coffee, and Hot Water)
  • Domestic flights in (Kathmandu – Lukla- Kathmandu)
  • Helicopter ride from Gorak Shep to Lukla (Maximum 5 pax)
  • All required land transportation
  • Kathmandu Sightseeing with Private Vehicle and Tour Guide
  • Entrance Fees for all sightseeing places
  • Professionally trained and highly experienced English-speaking trekking guide along with his salary, lodging, food, and insurance
  • Trekking permits: TIMS card, Local Rural Metropolitan City Tax, and Sagarmatha National Park fees
  • Trekking gear like a sleeping bag and down jacket made available on rent
  • Travel Insurance Service Arrangement
  • 13% VAT and 10% service charge
  • Rescue Arrangement Service
  • First aid medical box
  • T-shirt, Duffel Bags, Trekking  Map (with company’s logo) 
  • Welcome and Farewell Dinner

Cost Excludes

  • Visa fee to enter Nepal (VISA Information)
  • International flight tickets and extra baggage charges at Lukla if any (allowed 15 kg per person)
  • Cost of any electronic device charge (Mobile battery, Wifi, and so on)
  • Hot showers during the trek
  • Drinks (Alcoholic Drinks, Soft Drinks, Mineral Water, and so on)
  • Extra night accommodation and meal costs in Kathmandu due to any change in the scheduled itinerary
  • Travel insurance/ Rescue operation costs (Above 19,000ft)
  • All personal expenses
  • Tip for guide and porters
  • Visa fee to enter Nepal (VISA Information)
  • International flight tickets and extra baggage charges at Lukla if any (allowed 15 kg per person)
  • Lunch and Dinner during the trek
  • Cost of any electronic device charge (Mobile battery, Wifi, and so on)
  • Hot showers during the trek
  • Drinks (Alcoholic Drinks, Soft Drinks, Mineral Water, and so on)
  • Extra night accommodation and meal costs in Kathmandu due to any change in the scheduled itinerary
  • Travel insurance/ Rescue operation costs (Above 19,000ft)
  • All personal expenses
  • Tip for guide and porters

Equipment Checklist

Equipment lists for 13 days Everest Base Camp Heli Shuttle
  • Scarf, warm hat, sunglasses with UV protection, and headlamps.
  • Thermal tops, pullovers, down vests, Gore-Tex jackets, and others for your upper body.
  • Gloves, mittens, and non-cotton underwear briefs.
  • Hiking shorts and trousers, fleece or woolen trousers, shell pants for your lower body.
  • Socks, hiking boots and running shoes, gaiters, and other gears for feet.
  • Rucksack and travel bags and sleeping bags.
  • Required medicines, toiletries, and other practical items are required as well.

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