Everest Base Camp Trek with Helicopter Return · 11 days
You arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, where an Everest Trip Planner staff member greets you and transfers you to your hotel. Meet your guide for a trip briefing and gear check, then rest overnight in Kathmandu.
A scenic mountain flight to Lukla (or via Manthali in peak season), then a gentle 3-hour trek down through pine forest and Sherpa hamlets along the Dudh Koshi to Phakding.
A steep but scenic climb crossing the Dudh Koshi on high suspension bridges, entering Sagarmatha National Park at Monjo, and continuing through Jorsale to Namche Bazaar, the bustling gateway to Everest.
A short acclimatization hike, often up to the Everest View Hotel for panoramic mountain views, before returning to Namche to explore its shops, bakeries, and museum.
A gradual ascent through pine forest and a crossing of the Dudh Koshi River, with views of Ama Dablam, Lhotse, and Everest, ending at Tengboche Monastery, the largest in the Khumbu.
The trail follows the Dudh Koshi beneath Ama Dablam and Lhotse, passing above Pangboche before climbing into the wide Imja Valley to the windswept village of Dingboche.
An uphill hike to Thukla, past stone memorials honouring climbers lost on Everest, then along the Khumbu Glacier's lateral moraine to Lobuche.
The trail climbs to Gorak Shep, then continues past the Khumbu Glacier to Everest Base Camp itself, before returning to Gorak Shep for the night.
A pre-dawn climb to Kala Patthar for a sunrise view of Everest's summit pyramid, the definitive photo opportunity of the trip. Back at Gorak Shep, your helicopter lifts off for a spectacular flight down the length of the Khumbu, landing in Kathmandu by early afternoon.
A free day to rest, explore Kathmandu's UNESCO World Heritage sites, or shop in Thamel, followed by a farewell dinner.
A final breakfast, then a transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport for your onward flight.
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