Overview
Everest Base Camp Heli Tour combines chopper flight with seven days trek and includes the most scenic region of the Everest. Its also itinerary consists of the main highlights, such as Mt. Everest, Kalapathar, and the Everest Base Camp. Precisely speaking, its itinerary includes chopper flight from Gorakshep to Kathmandu. As you fly to Kathmandu, you do not have to walk tiring downhill to Lukla, as well as you do not have to worry about flight cancellation in Lukla due to lousy mountain weather. You are freed from all of these. Above all, Everest Heli Tour shortens your trek duration and creates an opportunity for you to enjoy the superb aerial view of the Himalayan Ranges. No other Everest Trekkers enjoy this view as much as you could. This enjoyment becomes the great experience to you.
On the way, you see the magnificent view of Makalu, Lhotse, Chalotse, Tawache and Ama Dablam.
Before starting the Everest Heli Tour, you will be flown to Lukla by a small aircraft, from where the trekking trail leads you to the base camp. In between these two ends, it takes you to the significant settlements of the Everest Region, such as Phakding, Namche Bazaar, Syangboche, Tengboche, Dingboche, and Lobuche. It also includes rugged and steep trekking trail, alpine landscapes, and shows you the non – stop view of Mt. Everest, that is, both the glimpse and extensive views of Mt. Everest. Also, it shows you the stunning view of the Khumbu Glacier. As you enjoy this view, you also see the Everest Climbers preparing. Then the trekking trail takes you to Kalapathar, a viewpoint that offers the unbelievable panoramic view of the Himalayas of the Everest Region. It is a black stone, which provides a close – up view of Mt. Everest. This view comes under the list of your final goal, and after seeing this view, all you want to do is fly to Kathmandu in a Heli.
Outline Itinerary
Day 01 – Arrival in Kathmandu (overnight stay in a hotel)
Day 02 – Fly to Lukla and Trek to Phakding (2652m) (Distance: 8 KM), Duration: 3 hours (breakfast, lunch, and dinner are provided; overnight stay in a hotel)
Day 03 – Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3440m) (Distance: 12 KM), Duration: 6 hours (breakfast, lunch, and dinner are provided, overnight stay in a hotel)
Day 04 – Acclimatization Day – Hike to Everest View Hotel (Distance: 4 KM), Duration: 4 Hours(breakfast, lunch, and dinner are provided; overnight stay in a hotel)
Day 05- Namche to Tengboche (3860m) (Distance:11 KM), Duration: 5 Hours (breakfast, lunch, and dinner are provided; overnight stay in a hotel)
Day 06 – Tengboche to Dingboche (4410m ( Distance: 11-12 KM) Duration: 5 Hours(breakfast, lunch, and dinner are provided; overnight stay in a hotel)
Day 07 – Dingboche to Lobuche (4910m) and the Everest Base Camp (5364m) and return to Gorakshep Duration: 8 Hours(breakfast, lunch, and dinner are provided; overnight stay in a hotel)
Day 08 : Hike to Kalapathar (5550m) & return Gorak Shep to fly back to Kathmandu in a Chartered helicopter and enjoy the farewell dinner
Day 09 – Departure(breakfast provided)