Everest Base Camp trek and Helicopter ride to Lukla

Day 01: Arrival day in Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264 ft)

Car

20 Minutes

Overnight

Kathmandu

Meal

Breakfast

Accommodation

Hotel

Our representative will be waiting for your arrival at the Tribhuvan International Airport. You will have to make your way to the arrivals hall exit after completing the necessary visa formalities and retrieving your luggage from the airport. You will meet the trip leader outside the arrivals area, who will also accompany you to your hotel in Kathmandu. At the departure of the arrivals hall, keep an eye out for a Nepal Vision sign. You will be transferred to your hotel for some refreshments. In the evening, your trek leader will give you a trip briefing in the lobby of your hotel after serving welcome beverages. We will walk down the street to get a feel for your surroundings.

Day 02: Flight to Lukla (2,800m/9,186ft) & trek to Phakding (2,652m/8,700ft) 3-4 hrs walk

Car

20 Minutes

Overnight

Phakding

Meal

3 Meals

Flight

27 Minutes

Walking

3-4 Hrs

Accommodation

Tea House

We will take a plane for the alpine flight from Kathmandu to Lukla after an early morning breakfast. The flight will take us about 35 minutes to reach the destination, Lukla. The size of the enormous peaks that surround the settlement of Lukla initially overwhelms us, but this is merely a foreshadowing of what is to come. We will meet the team, take a clearly indicated track up the Dudh Koshi Valley, and spend the night in Phakding.

Day 03: Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,283ft) 5-6 hrs walk

Overnight

Namche

Meal

3 Meals

Walking

5-6 Hrs

Accommodation

Tea House

The trail through the Dudhkoshi River will take us through a pine forest. We will continue our adventure through the trail. We will arrive at Monjo after crossing multiple suspension bridges and traveling through the hamlets of Zapute, Toktok, Benkar, and Chumoa. The Sagarmatha National Park entrance is located ahead of Monjo and was designed to protect and preserve the delicate mountain environment. We will descend from the park and travel across a different suspension bridge on our way to the tall Hillary Bridge, which is situated at the base of the hill. We will cross this bridge and then ascend a hill to the Namche Bazaar. If the skies are clear, we may also get our first look at the Kusum Khangru, Lhotse, and Everest peaks.

Day 04: Acclimatization day at Namche Bazaar

Overnight

Namche

Meal

3 Meals

Accommodation

Tea House

For proper adaptation to the altitude, we will spend an additional night at Namche. Namche is a wealthy community that is located in a sizable protected hollow. There are several options for what to do after breakfast, including hiking to the Everest View Hotel, Khumjung, and Khunde, walking to Thame (3,810m), which is above the lovely Bhote Khola river valley, or going to the National Park Headquarters to see the intriguing exhibits about Sherpa culture and lifestyle. You can also get information about the park's ecology and fauna as well as a mountaineering display. Your walk leaders will be there to provide guidance and accompany you.

Day 05: Trek from Namche to Tyangboche (3,867m/12684ft) 5-6 hrs walk

Overnight

Tyangboche

Meal

3 Meals

Walking

5-6 Hrs

Accommodation

Tea House

We'll stroll by the glacier water in the Dudh Koshi River. You'll get an amazing view of Mt. Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Thamserku, and the Ama Dablam mountains from the route. We will carry on the trek to Sanasa through the vibrant rhododendron woodland in bloom. The wildlife is abundant in the area, including musk deer and vibrant pheasants. The path will split off near Sanasa, with one leading to the Gokyo Valley and the other leading to Everest Base Camp. We will also visit the largest monastery in the Khumbu region, Tyangboche, which will be reached by a steep ascent. Our journey will be rewarded with up-close views of numerous nearby mountains. We'll see the monastery after checking in at the hotel. Overnight at Tyangboche.

Day 06: Trek from Tyangboche to Dingboche (4,358m/14,295 ft) 5-6 hrs walk

Overnight

Dingboche

Meal

3 Meals

Walking

4-5 Hrs

Accommodation

Tea House

After breakfast, we'll descend to Deboche. We'll trek through a birch and rhododendron forest. We will travel via Pangboche, the highest of the genuine lasting settlements in the valley. We will finally arrive at the regular settlement, the last steep climb of the day on our way to Dingboche. We will then haul up some food and enjoy our meals while admiring some front-row views of Amadablam towering just above us.

Day 07: Acclimatization day at Dingboche

Overnight

Dingboche

Meal

3 Meals

Accommodation

Tea House

We will go high and rest low! We will take a day for acclimatization so that we get used to working up and resting actively. With our journey to Nagartsang Peak [5,083m/16,625 ft], our acclimatization will gain even more momentum, and when we reach the summit gasping for air, we will quickly come to the conclusion that the arduous ascent was worthwhile. Following this acclimatization, we will return to Dingboche. You will have a free afternoon to rest and allow your body to adjust to the high altitude.

Day 08: Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche (4,910m/16104 ft) 5-6 hrs walks

Overnight

Labuche

Meal

3 Meals

Walking

4-5 Hrs

Accommodation

Tea House

We will plod upward along the somewhat perilous moraine of the Khumbu glacier after passing a string of stone memorials constructed in honor of Sherpas who have lost their lives on mountaineering excursions to Mount Everest. We will also pass by a few of Duglha's teahouses along the way. The trail will then descends from here, following the west side of the valley to Lobuche. The view of Nuptse's sunset you'll get from here will be truly breathtaking.

Day 09: Trek to Gorakshep (5,160m/16,929ft) & short hike to Everest Base Camp (5,364m/17,593ft) 5-6 hrs walk

Overnight

Gorekshep

Meal

3 Meals

Walking

5-6 Hrs

Accommodation

Tea House

We will have to leave early to reach the Everest Base Camp for the beautiful view. The trail will wind among ice pinnacles and past the crevasses of the Khumbu Glacier, taking many hours. We will trek to Everest Base Camp through the formerly sizable Gorak Shep Lake after a quick lunch and rest. We truly appreciate the Everest climbers who choose to conquer the brave perilous route via the Khumbu icefall. You can see the brightly colored mountaineer's tents stand out in contrast to the monotonous, drab surroundings (especially in the spring). From the base camp, we can see the mountains Nuptse, Khumbuste, and Pumori. On the way back, we will have the option of taking a higher path to gain a spectacular view of the Khumbu icefall and the path leading to the South Col. We will go back to Gorakshep to spend the night in peace.

Day 10: Trek to Kala Patthar(5,550m/18,204ft) then return back to Lukla by Heli

Overnight

Lukla

Meal

3 Meals

Flight

25 Minutes

Walking

3 Hrs

Accommodation

Tea House

We reach the most significant portion of our journey. We get going at the crack of dawn to enjoy the breathtaking sights of Kalapatthar as the sun rises over Mount Everest. You should be ready for an early morning departure in the cold (-5 to -10 degrees Celsius) and darkness so that we don't miss any beautiful sceneries. Additionally, there will always be a chance for frigid winds. Mt. Everest starts to emerge between the west shoulder crest and Nuptse, with familiar peaks like Lingtren, Khumbutse, and Changtse Tower to the east. We will arrive at Kalapatthar after 2–3 hours of climbing. We will scurry up the nearby rocky outcrop marked by prayer flags and cairns from here in order to reach the peak. Our eyes will wander from one impressive massif to another as we sit on the Kalapatthar rocks at the top and soak in the breathtaking Himalayan views. We will use our camera to shoot as many pictures as we can so they will last a lifetime. On average, the journey up and down will take 3 to 4 hours. Following this, we will return to Gorekshep for breakfast before boarding a helicopter to return to Lukla. You will be taken to the hotel after the chopper lands at Hillary Airport.

Day 11: Flight back to Kathmandu

Car

20 Minutes

Overnight

Kathmandu

Meal

Breakfast & Farewell Dinner

Flight

27 Minutes

Accommodation

Hotel

We will take a day off in Kathmandu to relax, wander, and buy. The itinerary for the day will be empty as we won't have any activities. This day also functions as a backup day in case there might be any flight delays. You can take the day to explore the valley.

Day 12: Departure from Kathmandu

Car

20 Minutes

Meal

Breakfast

We will appreciate you coming along on this journey, and having a great time for a long time. Hoping that our endeavor has made your experience more enjoyable, we bid you a final goodbye. You'll be departed to the airport if you are flying back.