Everest Base Camp Trek and flying back by helicopter is an Everest base camp luxury trek. The 8 days trip is also the shortest trek to Everest Base Camp. The EBC trek and fly-out by helicopter trip allow you to experience the best trekking in Nepal and to experience the luxury tour at the same time. The fantastic trip starts with a scenic flight to Lukla. Then trek to Namche Bazar via Phakding. Namche Bazar is also widely famous as the Sherpa capital. Take an excellent side trip to the Everest view hotel before heading to Tengboche.
Tengobche is the place with the biggest monastery in the Everest region and one of the best viewpoints on Everest. Then hike to Dingboche and spend an extra day with a trip to Nagarjuna Hills. Furthermore, trek to Gorakshep via Lobuche and finally to Everest Base Camp. You will take the scenic flight back to Kathmandu from Everest Base Camp. The flight over the Khumbu glacier and the around the Himalayas allows you to create a once-in-a-lifetime moment.
EBC Trek with Chopper Return Highlights
- Experience an adventurous flight to Lukla.
- Explore the vibrant Sherpa villages of Phakding, Namche, Pangboche and more.
- Walk inside the Sagarmatha National Park and occasionally encounter wildlife, including snow leopards and musk deer.
- Experience the finest side trip of Everest view and Nagarjun hills.
- Explore the famous Buddhist monastery of the Khumbu region- The Tengboche Monastery.
- Collect the best views of the Himalayas, including Mount Everest.
- Take a luxury ride on the helicopter from Everest base camp to Kathmandu.
- Create the best memory in Nepal with The Himalayan Journeys
Everest Base Camp Trek and Fly out by Helicopter. Tour Best Season and Permits
- The best season for EBC trek and helicopter flying is spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November). This trip is also suitable for the months of winter (December to February) too. And interesting trekking to Everest Base camp in December is fine as well. Although, this trip is not recommended in the monsoon (June to August). And especially, mid-June to August is not appropriate.
- The permits needed for Everest base camp trekking are Sagarmatha National Park Entry Fees and Pasang Lhamu municipality entrance charges. The permits for this trip can be issued on the way to the base camp. And the total cost for the permits is US$ 33 and US$ 20 per person, respectively.
Everest Base Camp Trek and Fly back by Helicopter Short Itinerary
- Day 01: Fly to Lukla (30 minutes) and Phakding (4/5 hours trekking).
- Day 02: Trek to Namche Bazar (3440m./6/7 hours trekking).
- Day 03: Hike to Syanboche (2 hours) for the Everest view, then back to Namche Bazar.
- Day 04: Trek to Tengboche (5/6 hours trekking).
- Day 05: Trek to Dingboche (5/6 hours trekking).
- Day 06: Hike to Nagarjun Hills (2 hours hike), then back to Dingboche.
- Day 07: Trek to Lobuche (4/5 hours’ trek).
- Day 08: Trek to Gorakshep (4 hours trek), then to Everest Base Camp (2 hours trek), then back to Gorakshep (2 hours trek) and fly back to Kathmandu.
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