Trip Overview

Everest Base Camp Heli Tour is a short trekking destination of the Everest region which is perfect for those trekkers who have a short period. The trek is a dream for explorers across the world and a dreamer of this beautiful EBC trek can do this trek in several ways. It is an excellent opportunity for travelers who cannot go trekking and want to feel the thrill of standing on the lap of the world’s highest mountain which is Mt Everest. This trek is designed for those who have a short duration for this trek in Nepal which is also possible to cover all the beautiful scenery.

Trekking on this route provides the maximum chance to succeed in the trek to visit the base camp. It is a superb way to witness the irresistible beauty of the Himalayas and get a chance to see gorgeous sceneries, snow-capped mountains, massive glaciers, and dense forests of rhododendrons. The trek offers a fabulous Himalayan trekking experience that offers a close, stunning, and panoramic view of many of the highest mountain peaks in the world. It is a dream come true for trekking enthusiasts and adventure lovers and it is one of the challenging treks which becomes a bit easy as well.

Trip Highlight

• Scenic flight towards Lukla from Kathmandu Valley
• Awesome views of the mountain like Mt Everest, Lhotse, and many other peaks
• Get a chance to see gorgeous sceneries, snow-capped mountains, massive glaciers, and dense forests of rhododendron
• To know about the lifestyle of the high Himalayan people
• Perfect for those trekkers who have a short period
• Dream comes true for trekking enthusiasts and adventure lovers
• Trekking on the lap of the world’s highest mountain which is Mt Everest

Everest Base Camp Heli Tour Routes

All the trekking destination of the Everest region starts from Lukla or you also can say that Lukla is the getaway of the Everest region. After taking a 30-minute scenic flight from Kathmandu, we will reach Lukla. And from Lukla, after having a hot breakfast, we will slowly start our trekking towards Phakding. On this trek, we also get a chance to learn about the culture and traditions of the Sherpa people at Namche Bazaar. Not only did that but also got a chance to see the biggest monastery in Tengboche which is Tengboche Monastery. We also get a chance to explore Sagarmatha National Park which is situated at a high altitude in Nepal and home to many rare animals, birds, flora, and fauna.

From the top of the Kala Patthar, we get a mesmerizing view of sunrise from Mt Everest makes you more memorable and you will feel worth it. The trail is the most exciting day of this trekking where the trail is rugged and on the moraine, the trail adds a new perspective to the EBC trek and you can enjoy a relaxed walk as well.

Best time for Everest Base Camp Heli Tour

Before embarking on this Everest Base Camp Heli Tour, it is very important to have hinted about the best season to do this tour. It is very necessary to collect some information about the best season for trekking because trekking at a high altitude is not an easy thing to do. For this trekking autumn and spring is the perfect season. It is because, in these two seasons, you will have mesmerizing views of the mountain and beautiful natural scenery. The weather and temperature of this route are not too hot or too cold. These seasons have a moderate climate and clear skies where there is less chance of rainfall and snowfall which makes things easier on this trek.

If you are planning to trek in winter and monsoon then you have to know that in these seasons, you will not get a perfect Mountain View and natural scenery. It is because there will be fog and rain everywhere and the road will become muddy and slippery because of the rain. And in the winter season, there will be snow in the Everest region because snow is everywhere and trekking becomes tough to do.

Can a helicopter get to Everest Base Camp?

The Everest Base Camp Heli Tour is a short trek where you will get a chance to explore the Everest base camp within a short period. If you are planning to trek in EBC but you don’t have much time to trek then this tour is perfect for you. You may have a question can you take a Helicopter to Everest Base Camp then yes, you can take a Helicopter to Everest Base Camp and while flying towards this beautiful route, you will get a mesmerizing view of mountains like Mt Everest, Pumori, Lhotse, Cho Oyu, and many other beautiful peaks.

Is it possible to land a helicopter at Everest Base Camp?

Yes, it is possible to land a helicopter at Everest Base Camp but only in the case of emergency and during climbing time. And if there is no emergency case and you want to take a helicopter at Everest Base Camp then you are not allowed. This is because commercial flight is not allowed to land at EBC. While trekking on this route, you can observe the first glimpse of the Sherpa culture and tradition which are mostly influenced by Tibetan Buddhism.

Details Itinerary

• Day 01: Arrive at Kathmandu valley

  After landing at the international airport of Nepal, you will see our staff pick you up from the airport. From the airport, you will drop by the hotel in Thamel where you will spend the overnight here.

  • Overnight stay at Thamel Park Hotel with Delux Room
  • Included standard Breakfast at Same Hotel

• Day 02: Scenic fly toward Lukla and trek to Monjo

  The guide will be in the hotel where you spend overnight to take you towards the domestic airport at Kathmandu valley. After 30 minutes scenic flight from Kathmandu valley, we will reach Lukla which is the gateway of every trekking destination of the Everest region. From Lukla, our first-day walking trek starts towards Monjo.

  • Overnight Stay Lodge
  • Included standard meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)

• Day 03: Monjo to Namche Bazaar

  The trail will be passing through colorful landscapes following the Dudh Koshi River. While trekking on this day, you get a chance to explore Sagarmatha National Park which is home to many rare animals, birds, flora, and fauna. It takes 4 to 5 hours to reach Monjo to Namche Bazaar. The trek for the day will start by crossing suspension bridges to leave Monjo.

  • Overnight Stay Lodge
  • Included standard meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)

• Day 04: Namche Bazaar to Tengboche

  There are not many ascents or descents and on the way, you get to see many Buddhist shrines, mani walls, Buddhist flags, and mesmerizing views of the Mountain which is Mt Ama Dablam. You will have an opportunity to visit one of the biggest monasteries of the Everest region which is Tengboche Monastery on this day trekking.

  • Overnight Stay Lodge
  • Included standard meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)

• Day 05: Tengboche to Dingboche

  The trail is very scenic but also quite challenging. The place has the best view of the towering Ama Dablam in the background and the view from here spectacular and dramatic.  It takes 5 hours to reach Dingboche from Tengboche where you get mesmerizing views of mountains and beautiful natural landscapes.

  • Overnight Stay Lodge
  • Included standard meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)

• Day 06: Dingboche to Lobuche

  Today begin with a descent through a beautiful forest of rhododendron and pine. Our trail to Lobuche is snow-covered for most of the section after Thonka and the trail goes up to the drain of the Khumbu region. The path mounts up to Khumbu Glacier and almost half of the climb to the moraine is Dughla.

  • Overnight Stay Lodge
  • Included standard meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)

• Day 07: Lobuche to Gorak Shep

  Early in the morning, we will walk towards Gorak Shep. It takes almost 2 to 3 hours to reach Gorak Sherpa from Lobuche. And after reach in Gorak Shep, we will hike up to the Everest Base Camp. Today is the most exciting day of this trekking where the trail is rugged and on the moraine. After hiking in EBC, we will back to Gorak Shep where we will spend the overnight.

  • Overnight Stay Lodge
  • Included standard meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)

• Day 08: hike up to Kala Patthar and fly the helicopter back to Lukla and from Lukla to Kathmandu

  As we know that, Kala Patthar is one of the best viewpoints of the Everest region. Today, we will hike up at Kala Patthar, where you will get the best view of sunrise from Mt Everest. From Kala Patthar, the helicopter will come here to take you toward Lukla. And from Lukla, we will have our breakfast and take a flight toward Kathmandu valley. After reach in Kathmandu valley, get to explore Kathmandu valley.

  • Overnight Stay Hotel
  • Included standard meals (Breakfast + Lunch)

• Day 09: Final Departure

  Today is the last day in Nepal. The guide will be in the hotel where you spend the overnight and the guide will take you to the international airport to see you off and hope you will give an opportunity to serve you again.

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