Everest Base Camp Trek Return By Helicopter from Gorekshep
The Khumbu region is home to Mt. Everest, and trekking to the lap of the worlds highest mountain has been one of the top bucket list items for every adventurous heart. Join our Everest base camp trek and return by helicopter to embark on a lifetime venture in the Himalayas. Don't just take our word for it. Here's what some of our previous travelers have to say about their experience:
Meet with friendly Sherpas, explore lush forests, spend nights in picturesque villages, and witness diverse mountain landscapes.
Suppose you are looking for an ultimate package to Everest base camp that is moderately difficult and doable for new trekkers. In that case, our Everest base camp trek with helicopter return is the ideal option.
The EBC Helicopter Return Trip is guided by our professional guide, experienced in the region and well-versed in safety protocols. We prioritize your safety and comfort, providing necessary safety equipment and ensuring regular communication with our base camp for emergencies. You can trek with peace of mind, knowing that you are in capable and experienced hands.
Trekking to Everest base camp and returning by helicopter has become one of the trendiest trek packages in recent days. Now, travelers can experience the usual 14 days or 16 days of EBC trekking in 11 days or less than that without compromising acclimatization days. This means you can enjoy the adventure and beauty of the trek, without the worry of a long and tiring return journey.
The EBC Heli, Return Trek package, combines an adventurous trekking experience and the jaw-dropping aerial panorama of the Himalayas. The helicopter ride back to Kathmandu offers a thrilling and unique perspective of the majestic mountains, adding extra excitement to your journey.
If you are trekking in a group, you can extend your budget by only a few hundred dollars to combine helicopter return flights in your package. The Everest base camp trek with helicopter return starts with a thrilling commercial flight from Kathmandu to Lukla (2,860 m). From Lukla, you descend to Phakding village (2,610 m). Registering for your permits at Monjo, you will now walk in Sagarmatha National Park.
The next stop is Namche Bazaar (3,440 m), the tourist hub of the Khumbu region. The trail ascends and descends entirely through dense forests and small settlement areas. You have to cross numerous suspension bridges and streams on the way.
At Namche Bazar, we have an acclimatization day, which is a crucial part of the trek. It allows your body to adjust to the high altitude and reduces the risk of altitude sickness. The day is spent hiking to Everest View Hotel (3,962 m) and exploring the village.
You then continue trekking through lush rhododendron forests, occasionally passing by donkeys and yaks to Tengboche village (3,860 m). Before leaving this village, you visit the biggest monastery in the Khumbu region. The trail then descends to Pangboche village (3,985 m), and you gradually ascend to Dingboche (4,410 m). We take a second acclimatization break here and hike to Nagarjun Hill.
You now have gained a significant elevation and can feel the air pressure. The next part of the trekking route is dry, barren, and rugged. The treeline ends, and you walk along with bushes. You spend a night at Lobuche (4,940 m), walking on a steep, rocky trail to Everest Base Camp (5,364 m). You'll descend to Gorak Shep (5,164 m) on the same day for a night's stay and wake up early to hike to Kala Patthar (5,644 m).
Kala Patthar offers a gorgeous sunrise and heavenly mountain views. The trek ends here, and flying over the Khumbu Glacier, you'll descend to Kathmandu. You can trek in a group or custom-create an itinerary at your convenience. To book the Everest base camp trek with helicopter return, visit our website or contact our customer support team. We are available anytime to assist you with any queries or concerns.
Short Itinerary to trek to Everest base camp
Everest base camp trekking with helicopter return is a short package perfect for travelers looking for alternatives to long treks to base camp. This package saves you 4 to 5 days of returning and a lot of energy. Even though the trek is short, you'll still enjoy all the acclimatization days and traverse safely.
Trek in the Sagarmatha National Park
Mt. Everest is in the Sagarmatha National Park, which begins from Monjo onwards. The national park is home to numerous species of flora and fauna, so the trekking route enriches vegetation and wildlife. There are also many streams, rivers, and waterfalls along the way.
You pass by forests of fir, rhododendron, pine, juniper, cross-suspension, and wooden bridges. Trek along moraines, gorges, and glaciers. You'll explore different climatic zones and see varieties of flora.
Peek into the daily lifestyle and culture of Sherpas
Interactions with locals while trekking make the Everest base camp trek with a helicopter return a genuinely enriching and fascinating experience. Among all the communities, Sherpas are the most famous in the Khumbu region.
This venture offers a great opportunity to get to know them and their lifestyle closely. Likewise, the trail has many stupas, prayer wheels, and prayer flags. You also visit ancient monasteries, like Tengboche.
Spend the nights in beautiful villages.
Accommodation during the trek is in basic but comfortable teahouses. Meals are provided at the teahouses and are typically hearty and nutritious, designed to fuel your trekking adventure.
The Everest trek route has many picturesque villages. While trekking, we spend nights in villages like Phakding, Namche Bazaar, Tengboche, Dingboche, Lobuche, and Gorak Shep. These are our main stoppages for night stays. Every town has a unique charm and offers fascinating scenery.
Enjoy diverse landscapes and mountain views at every bend of the trail.
Regardless of the Everest trekking route being bustling in the peak trekking season, every journey is unique, and every view holds a distinct meaning from one trekker to another. From the beginning of the venture to the very end, the scenery only gets better and better.
At the start of the trek, you enjoy the snow-capped Himalayan mountain views from far away. Soon, you'll find yourself face to face with the Himalayan giants. The views of valleys, moraines, and glaciers are phenomenal.
Mt. Everest (8,849 m), Mt. Lhotse (8,516 m), Mt. Nuptse (7,861 m), Mt. Ama Dablam (6,812 m), Mt. Cho Oyu (8,188 m), Mt. Makalu (8,463 m), Island Peak (6,160 m), Lobuche Peak (6,119 m), Pumori (7,161 m), etc are some of the mountains you see during the trek.
Walk along verdant foothills to the barren alpine zone to reach EBC & Kala Patthar.
The trek begins from lush forests and soon goes above the treeline. Passing by trees, you further walk alongside bushes. The final walk to Everest Base Camp (5,364 m) is steep and rocky. At EBC, you cannot see views of Mt. Everest. Therefore, the next day, there's a hike to a Kala Patthar (5,644 m) viewpoint.
Mountains like Lhotse and Pumori block the views of Mt. Everest from its base camp. At the same time, Kala Patthar offers one of the best sunrises and 360-degree views of the mountains. You stand in the clouds at Kala Patthar.
Enjoy a thrilling helicopter flight back to Kathmandu.
The flight to Kathmandu is the most awaited part of the Everest base camp trek with helicopter return. At Kala Patthar, you hop on the helicopter and fly over the Khumbu region. Before descending towards Lukla, you'll fly over the Khumbu Glacier and Icefall.
The aerial panorama of mountains, valleys, and villages is breathtaking. Every member of the group gets total window seats to enjoy the flight.
