Everest Base Camp Trek Return by Helicopter Overview
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 travel for every adventurous heart. Join Everest base camp trek and return by helicopter to embark on a lifetime venture in the Himalayas.
Meet with friendly Sherpas, explore lush forests, spend nights in picturesque villages, and witness diverse mountain landscapes. If you are looking for an ultimate package to Everest base camp that is moderately difficult and doable by trekkers, the Everest base camp trek with helicopter return is the ideal option.
EBC Helicopter Return hiking is guided by our professional guide, experienced in the region and well versed in safety protocols. We prioritize your safety and comfort; provide 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.
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. 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 start to walk in the 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 walking 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 in Dingboche 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 tree line ends, and you walk along with bushes. You spend a night at Lobuche (4,940 m), walk 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.
Everest Base Camp Return by Helicopter Trip Highlights
- Short trek package to Everest base camp return by Helicopter
- Trek in the Sagarmatha National Park, home to hundreds of flora and faunas
- Peek into the daily lifestyle and culture of Sherpas
- Spend the night in beautiful villages and trek through lush forests
- Visit ancient monasteries like Tengboche and Pangboche
- Enjoy diverse landscapes and breathtaking mountain views at every bend of the trail
- Walk along verdant foothills to barren alpine zone to reach EBC and Kala Patthar
- Witness jaw-dropping mountain panorama and gorgeous sunrise at Kala Patthar
- Enjoy a thrilling helicopter flight back to Kathmandu
EBC return by Helicopter Trek Attractions
There are many attractions during the EBC helicopter return flight trekking in Nepal and find some of the highlights below.
Short Itinerary to trek to Everest base camp
Everest base camp trek with helicopter return is a short package perfect for travellers 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.
Walk 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 Journey 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 in 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.
EBC Heli Return 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 Base Camp Helicopter Return Trek 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 Everest Base Camp return by Helicopter trek.
Walk along verdant foothills to the barren alpine zone
Everest Base Camp trek return by Helicopter begins from lush forests and soon goes above the tree line. 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 morning, there's a hike to a Kala Patthar (5,644 m) viewpoint to see the best view of Everest.
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 Gorekshep, 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.
