If you want to experience mountains up close but are short on time, a heli ride is the best way to get to the majestic Himalayas. You can enjoy the surreal mountains, hover closer to the glaciers and mountain settlements as well as land in one of the most spectacular vantage points, all in a matter of a couple of hours.
Everest
Everest for Breakfast-EBC Helicopter Tour
1 day | Easy
Experience a thrilling helicopter ride over Everest Base Camp and enjoy a serene breakfast at Hotel Everest View in this unforgettable high-altitude Himalayan journey.
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USD 1425 |
Two-way heli, breakfast, reserved ground transfer, permits and taxes |
Everest for Breakfast-EBC Helicopter Tour
| 1 day | Easy | USD 1425 |
Experience a thrilling helicopter ride over Everest Base Camp and enjoy a serene breakfast at Hotel Everest View in this unforgettable high-altitude Himalayan journey.
| Unparalleled Aerial Views: Fly over some of the world’s most iconic peaks, including Mount Everest, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, and Nuptse, offering breathtaking, bird’s-eye views of the Himalayas. | |
| Landing at Kalapatthar: Experience a thrilling landing at Kalapatthar, the perfect viewpoint to capture close-up panoramic views of Mount Everest and the surrounding peaks without the need for a strenuous trek. | |
| Scenic Breakfast at Hotel Everest View: Enjoy a luxurious breakfast at the world-famous Hotel Everest View in Syangboche, surrounded by the serene beauty of the Himalayas. | |
| Seamless Journey: Travel from Kathmandu to the Everest region and back in just a few hours, making it ideal for those with limited time who still want to experience Everest’s grandeur. | |
| Cultural Immersion from the Skies: Soar over traditional Sherpa villages, ancient monasteries, and the Khumbu Valley, providing a unique glimpse into the vibrant culture of the Everest region. | |
| Comfortable and Efficient Helicopter Tour: Travel in a modern, well-equipped helicopter designed for safety and comfort, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable journey through rugged terrain. | |
| Once-in-a-Lifetime Experience: The Everest for Breakfast Helicopter Tour offers a rare chance to witness the world’s highest peaks, enjoy world-class hospitality, and create unforgettable memories in a single morning. |
| 1 | Kathmandu - Lukla - Kalapathhar - Syangboche - Kathmandu |
Everest for Breakfast-EBC Helicopter Tour
| 1 day | Easy | USD 1425 |
Experience a thrilling helicopter ride over Everest Base Camp and enjoy a serene breakfast at Hotel Everest View in this unforgettable high-altitude Himalayan journey.
| Unparalleled Aerial Views: Fly over some of the world’s most iconic peaks, including Mount Everest, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, and Nuptse, offering breathtaking, bird’s-eye views of the Himalayas. | |
| Landing at Kalapatthar: Experience a thrilling landing at Kalapatthar, the perfect viewpoint to capture close-up panoramic views of Mount Everest and the surrounding peaks without the need for a strenuous trek. | |
| Scenic Breakfast at Hotel Everest View: Enjoy a luxurious breakfast at the world-famous Hotel Everest View in Syangboche, surrounded by the serene beauty of the Himalayas. | |
| Seamless Journey: Travel from Kathmandu to the Everest region and back in just a few hours, making it ideal for those with limited time who still want to experience Everest’s grandeur. | |
| Cultural Immersion from the Skies: Soar over traditional Sherpa villages, ancient monasteries, and the Khumbu Valley, providing a unique glimpse into the vibrant culture of the Everest region. | |
| Comfortable and Efficient Helicopter Tour: Travel in a modern, well-equipped helicopter designed for safety and comfort, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable journey through rugged terrain. | |
| Once-in-a-Lifetime Experience: The Everest for Breakfast Helicopter Tour offers a rare chance to witness the world’s highest peaks, enjoy world-class hospitality, and create unforgettable memories in a single morning. |
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Day 1 |
Kathmandu - Lukla - Kalapathhar - Syangboche - Kathmandu |
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Heli ride from Kathmandu to Lukla 45 mins |
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Quick layover in Lukla for de-fueling, and fly over Everest Base Camp, land in Kalapathhar (Ground Time: 15 mins) 45 mins |
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Fly to Syangboche 20 mins |
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Breakfast stop at Hotel Everest View, Syangboche 30 mins |
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Fly from Syangboche to Lukla for refeuling, and fly back to Kathmandu 1.5 hrs |
Meals Included: Breakfast
Everest
Everest Base Camp Premium with Heli Trek
9 days | Challenging
Experience the ultimate blend of adventure and luxury as you trek to Everest Base Camp and enjoy a spectacular helicopter flight back, offering panoramic views of the world’s highest peaks.
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USD 4000 |
Two-way heli, reserved ground transfer, accommodation (BB), guides, porters, permits and taxes |
Everest Base Camp Premium with Heli Trek
| 9 days | Challenging | USD 4000 |
Experience the ultimate blend of adventure and luxury as you trek to Everest Base Camp and enjoy a spectacular helicopter flight back, offering panoramic views of the world’s highest peaks.
| Luxurious Helicopter Return: After the challenging ascent to Everest Base Camp, enjoy a thrilling helicopter ride back to Kathmandu, giving you a bird's-eye view of the entire Khumbu region and Everest itself. | |
| Exclusive Accommodations: Stay in premium lodges along the trek, combining comfort with spectacular views, and indulge in warm hospitality and delicious meals in remote, high-altitude locations. | |
| Breathtaking Himalayan Landscapes: Trek through diverse terrains, from lush forests to rocky alpine paths, with constant views of majestic peaks like Everest, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam. | |
| Cultural Immersion in Sherpa Villages: Experience the rich traditions of the Sherpa people, visit ancient monasteries, and witness their deep-rooted Buddhist culture in vibrant villages like Namche and Syangboche. | |
| Wildlife Encounters: Spot unique Himalayan wildlife, from colorful pheasants and eagles to Himalayan tahr, as you trek through Sagarmatha National Park | |
| Iconic Trails: Cross thrilling suspension bridges over deep river gorges, walk alongside yaks, and trek up challenging passes, all while surrounded by the pristine beauty of the Khumbu valley. | |
| Everest Base Camp Achievement: Reaching the legendary Everest Base Camp is a milestone moment, where you stand among the towering giants of the Himalayas, surrounded by awe-inspiring glaciers and icefalls. |
| 1 | Kathmandu - Lukla - Monjo |
| 2 | Monjo - Namche |
| 3 | Namche - Syangboche |
| 4 | Syangboche - Deboche |
| 5 | Deboche - Dingboche |
| 6 | Dingboche |
| 7 | Dingboche - Lobuche |
| 8 | Lobuche - Gorakhshep - EBC - Gorakhshep |
| 9 | Gorakhshep - Kalapatthar - Kathmandu |
Everest Base Camp Premium with Heli Trek
| 9 days | Challenging | USD 4000 |
Experience the ultimate blend of adventure and luxury as you trek to Everest Base Camp and enjoy a spectacular helicopter flight back, offering panoramic views of the world’s highest peaks.
| Luxurious Helicopter Return: After the challenging ascent to Everest Base Camp, enjoy a thrilling helicopter ride back to Kathmandu, giving you a bird's-eye view of the entire Khumbu region and Everest itself. | |
| Exclusive Accommodations: Stay in premium lodges along the trek, combining comfort with spectacular views, and indulge in warm hospitality and delicious meals in remote, high-altitude locations. | |
| Breathtaking Himalayan Landscapes: Trek through diverse terrains, from lush forests to rocky alpine paths, with constant views of majestic peaks like Everest, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam. | |
| Cultural Immersion in Sherpa Villages: Experience the rich traditions of the Sherpa people, visit ancient monasteries, and witness their deep-rooted Buddhist culture in vibrant villages like Namche and Syangboche. | |
| Wildlife Encounters: Spot unique Himalayan wildlife, from colorful pheasants and eagles to Himalayan tahr, as you trek through Sagarmatha National Park | |
| Iconic Trails: Cross thrilling suspension bridges over deep river gorges, walk alongside yaks, and trek up challenging passes, all while surrounded by the pristine beauty of the Khumbu valley. | |
| Everest Base Camp Achievement: Reaching the legendary Everest Base Camp is a milestone moment, where you stand among the towering giants of the Himalayas, surrounded by awe-inspiring glaciers and icefalls. |
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Day 1 |
Kathmandu - Lukla - Monjo |
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Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla 1 hr A scenic and exhilarating heli flight takes us from Kathmandu to Lukla, the gateway of Everest Region. |
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Trek from Lukla to Monjo 5 to 6 hrs | 12 kms We meet the rest of our crew, arrange our baggages, have breakfast, and embark on a journey to Monjo, passing exciting suspension bridges and tiny village settlements following the Koshi river. If the flight is delayed causing late hike start, we will call it a day in Phakding (1-2hrs before Monjo). |
Meals Included: Breakfast
Accommodation: Yeti Mountain Home, Monjo
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Day 2 |
Monjo - Namche |
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Trek from Monjo to Namche 4 to 6 hrs | 6 kms We walk northward along the banks of Koshi and reach the entry point of Sagarmatha National Park, from where the gruelling uphill awaits before we reach the amphitheater town of Namche, nestled perfectly atop a hill. Spend the rest of the afternoon exploring monasteries, mountain museums, tiny cafes and coffee bars. |
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Explore Namche Spend the rest of the day exploring monasteries, mountain museums, tiny cafes and coffee bars. |
Meals Included: Breakfast
Accommodation: Yeti Mountain Home, Namche
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Day 3 |
Namche - Syangboche |
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Trek from Namche to Hotel Everest View, Syangboche 2 to 3 hrs | 6 kms We take it slow and easy to Hotel Everest View today (our home for the night). You get an absolutely stunning view of the Everest mountain chain. Day exploration in Khumjung |
Meals Included: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel Everest View, Syangboche
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Day 4 |
Syangboche - Deboche |
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Trek from Syangboche to Deboche 5 to 6 hrs | 9 kms The walk on the first bit is a combination of minor uphills, downhills and flats with views of the picturesque Ama Dablam mountain staying with us, followed by an arduous uphill to Tengboche. After exploring the biggest monastery of the region, we trudge on and stop at Deboche village. |
Meals Included: Breakfast
Accommodation: Rivendell Lodge, Deboche
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Day 5 |
Deboche - Dingboche |
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Trek from Deboche to Dingboche 6 to 7 hrs | 9.5 kms We're greeted by the charismatic Ama Dablam in the morning. The trek to Dingboche today is only a few hours, but you will feel the altitude and notice a complete change in vegetation and landscape as we leave the tree line behind and walk the arid lands of Khumbu. We settle in a mountain lodge, our home for the following day. You can either choose to rest or take short hikes to nearby hills. |
Meals Included: Breakfast
Accommodation: Mountain Lodge
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Day 6 |
Dingboche |
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Acclimatization hike to Nangkartsang and rest in Dingboche 3 to 4 hrs | 5 kms In the morning, we take an acclimatization hike to the Nangkartsang peak or a hilltop before it. We are rewarded with the alluring face of Ama Dablam and severeal other mountains from this gorgeous vantage point. We slowly head down for lunch, and have the rest of the day for leisure. |
Meals Included: Breakfast
Accommodation: Mountain Lodge
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Day 7 |
Dingboche - Lobuche |
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Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche 4 to 5 hrs | 8 kms After a gradual uphill, we walk the wide barren flats until the white-washed rocky terrains show up. Lobuche memorial sits right where our short but tough uphill ends. We take a break here to admire the grandeur of the Himalayas and pay respect to all who lost their lives in the mountains. In no time, you’ll find yourself walking on lateral moraines of Khumbu glacier before you reach Lobuche. |
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Acclimatization walk to glacier ridge 1 to 1.5 hrs | 1.5 kms We take a short walk up to the ridge with great view of the glacier and surrounding mountains. |
Meals Included: Breakfast
Accommodation: Mountain Lodge
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Day 8 |
Lobuche - Gorakhshep - EBC - Gorakhshep |
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Trek from Lobuche to Gorakhshep 2 to 3 hrs | 5 kms We set off to Gorakhshep (the last settlement) on rocky trails shared by yak caravans ferrying goods. Khumbu glacier stays right next to you with tiny turquoise water bodies. |
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Hike to Everest Base Camp, and back to Gorakhshep 3 to 5 hrs | 6.5 kms We leave our bags in the hotel (our home for the night), have a quick lunch, and set about to the grand prize - Everest Base Camp. Setting foot on the icy terrain surrounded by mountains on all sides is an ineffable feeling. Relish the moment by taking pictures with the massifs of Khumbu mountains on the backdrop before heading back. |
Meals Included: Breakfast
Accommodation: Mountain Lodge
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Day 9 |
Gorakhshep - Kalapatthar - Kathmandu |
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Morning hike to Kalapatthar view point and back to Gorakhshep 3 to 4 hrs | 3.5 kms A pre-dawn start to Kalapatthar as we set off on a grueling ascent to catch the first rays of golden light over Everest. Everest stands tall and enchanting with the other giants in the frame - Lhotse and Nuptse adjoining to the right and left from the viewpoint of Kalapatthar. Pumori perfects the frame with its imposing massif. |
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Fly from Gorakshep to Kathmandu 2 to 3 hrs We fly from Gorakshep to Kathmandu (there are several weight-related policies to be followed.) Possible shuttle from Pheriche, Namche and/or Lukla for refuel and shift. |
Meals Included: Breakfast
Everest
Everest Base Camp Helicopter Trek
9 days | Challenging
A short and epic version of the Everest Base Camp trek where you trek through enchanting trails, highland pastures, arid valleys and glaciers on your way up, and ride a heli on the way out.
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Inquire |
One-way flight, one-way heli, reserved ground transfer, accommodation (BB), guides, porters and permits |
Everest Base Camp Helicopter Trek
| 9 days | Challenging | Inquire |
A short and epic version of the Everest Base Camp trek where you trek through enchanting trails, highland pastures, arid valleys and glaciers on your way up, and ride a heli on the way out.
| Conquer your mountain dreams with lofty peaks guiding your trails to the foot of the sky-scraping Himalayan giants - Lhotse, Cho Oyu, Makalu and the showstopping Mount Everest. | |
| Encounter some of the most spectacular sunrise and sunsets of your life from the iconic viewpoint of Kalapatthar (5500 m / 18045 ft). | |
| Watch alien landscapes, barren valleys, chalky rivers, glaciers, and soaring Khumbu mountains on the helicopter ride back from Gorakshep. | |
| Experience Himalayan lifestyle and culture up close in the Sherpa capital. Follow yak caravans, get baffled with Yeti tales, and chant prayers with monks in monasteries. Keep an eye out for musk deer and exotic birds. |
| 1 | Kathmandu - Manthali - Lukla - Monjo |
| 2 | Monjo - Namche |
| 3 | Namche - Khumjung |
| 4 | Khumjung - Pangboche |
| 5 | Pangboche - Dingboche |
| 6 | Dingboche |
| 7 | Dingboche - Lobuche |
| 8 | Lobuche - Gorakhshep - EBC - Gorakhshep |
| 9 | Gorakhshep - Kalapatthar - Kathmandu |
Everest Base Camp Helicopter Trek
| 9 days | Challenging | Inquire |
A short and epic version of the Everest Base Camp trek where you trek through enchanting trails, highland pastures, arid valleys and glaciers on your way up, and ride a heli on the way out.
| Conquer your mountain dreams with lofty peaks guiding your trails to the foot of the sky-scraping Himalayan giants - Lhotse, Cho Oyu, Makalu and the showstopping Mount Everest. | |
| Encounter some of the most spectacular sunrise and sunsets of your life from the iconic viewpoint of Kalapatthar (5500 m / 18045 ft). | |
| Watch alien landscapes, barren valleys, chalky rivers, glaciers, and soaring Khumbu mountains on the helicopter ride back from Gorakshep. | |
| Experience Himalayan lifestyle and culture up close in the Sherpa capital. Follow yak caravans, get baffled with Yeti tales, and chant prayers with monks in monasteries. Keep an eye out for musk deer and exotic birds. |
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Day 1 |
Kathmandu - Manthali - Lukla - Monjo |
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Drive from Kathmandu to Manthali Airport 3.5 to 4.5 hrs An early morning drive from Kathmandu on winding roads takes us to Manthali, a tiny little town in Ramechhap district. Manthali Airport has been the gateway to Lukla since 2019. We start around 2 or 3 am in the morning following the Sunkoshi and Tamakoshi rivers, and reach Manthali right on time to catch the 6:30 or 7 am flight to Lukla. Note: All the flights to Lukla operate from Manthali Airport, Ramechhap during the months of March, April, May, October, November and December. |
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Fly from Manthali to Lukla 20 mins A short, scenic and exhilarating mountain flight takes us from Manthali to Lukla, the gateway of Everest Region. |
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Trek from Lukla to Monjo 5 to 6 hrs | 12 kms We meet the rest of our crew, arrange our baggages, have breakfast, and embark on a journey to Monjo, passing exciting suspension bridges and tiny village settlements following the Koshi river. If the flight is delayed causing late hike start, we will call it a day in Phakding (1-2hrs before Monjo). |
Meals Included: Breakfast
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Day 2 |
Monjo - Namche |
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Trek from Monjo to Namche 4 to 6 hrs | 6 kms We walk northward along the banks of Koshi and reach the entry point of Sagarmatha National Park, from where the gruelling uphill awaits before we reach the amphitheater town of Namche, nestled perfectly atop a hill. |
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Explore Namche Spend the rest of the day exploring monasteries, mountain museums, tiny cafes and coffee bars. |
Meals Included: Breakfast
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Day 3 |
Namche - Khumjung |
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Trek from Namche to Khumjung (Acclimatization) 4 to 5 hrs | 7 kms We take it slow and easy to the peaceful and serene settlement of Khumjung today. We stop by Hotel Everest View for a stunning view of the Everest mountain chain on the way. |
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Explore Khumjung and Khunde The green-roofed valley of Khumjung and Khunde offers several options to explore, including a monastery housing a (supposed) yeti scalp and a school established by Edmund Hillary. |
Meals Included: Breakfast
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Day 4 |
Khumjung - Pangboche |
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Trek from Khumjung to Pangboche 5 to 6 hrs | 11 kms The walk on the first bit is a combination of minor uphills, downhills and flats with views of the picturesque Ama Dablam mountain staying with us, followed by an arduous uphill to Tengboche. After exploring the biggest monastery of the region, we trudge on and stop at Pangboche village, with equally impressive sights. |
Meals Included: Breakfast
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Day 5 |
Pangboche - Dingboche |
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Trek from Pangboche to Dingboche 3 to 4 hrs | 6 kms We're greeted by the charismatic Ama Dablam in the morning. The trek to Dingboche today is only a few hours, but you will feel the altitude and notice a complete change in vegetation and landscape as we leave the tree line behind and walk the arid lands of Khumbu. |
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Explore Dingboche We settle in a mountain lodge, our home for the following day. You can either choose to rest or take short hikes to nearby hills. |
Meals Included: Breakfast
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Day 6 |
Dingboche |
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Acclimatization hike to Nangkartsang and rest in Dingboche 3 to 4 hrs | 5 kms In the morning, we take an acclimatization hike to the Nangkartsang peak or a hilltop before it. We are rewarded with the alluring face of Ama Dablam and severeal other mountains from this gorgeous vantage point. We slowly head down for lunch, and have the rest of the day for leisure. |
Meals Included: Breakfast
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Day 7 |
Dingboche - Lobuche |
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Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche 4 to 5 hrs | 8 kms After a gradual uphill, we walk the wide barren flats until the white-washed rocky terrains show up. Lobuche memorial sits right where our short but tough uphill ends. We take a break here to admire the grandeur of the Himalayas and pay respect to all who lost their lives in the mountains. In no time, you’ll find yourself walking on lateral moraines of Khumbu glacier before you reach Lobuche. |
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Acclimatization walk to glacier ridge 1 to 1.5 hrs | 1.5 kms We take a short walk up to the ridge with great view of the glacier and surrounding mountains. |
Meals Included: Breakfast
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Day 8 |
Lobuche - Gorakhshep - EBC - Gorakhshep |
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Trek from Lobuche to Gorakhshep 2 to 3 hrs | 5 kms We set off to Gorakhshep (the last settlement) on rocky trails shared by yak caravans ferrying goods. Khumbu glacier stays right next to you with tiny turquoise water bodies. |
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Hike to Everest Base Camp, and back to Gorakhshep 3 to 4 hrs | 6.5 kms We leave our bags in the hotel (our home for the night), have a quick lunch, and set about to the grand prize - Everest Base Camp. Setting foot on the icy terrain surrounded by mountains on all sides is an ineffable feeling. Relish the moment by taking pictures with the massifs of Khumbu mountains on the backdrop before heading back. |
Meals Included: Breakfast
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Day 9 |
Gorakhshep - Kalapatthar - Kathmandu |
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Morning hike to Kalapatthar view point and back to Gorakhshep 3 to 4 hrs | 3.5 kms A pre-dawn start to Kalapatthar (5500m / 18045ft) as we set off on a grueling ascent to catch the first rays of golden light over Everest. Everest stands tall and enchanting with the other giants in the frame - Lhotse and Nuptse adjoining to the right and left from the viewpoint of Kalapatthar. Pumori perfects the frame with its imposing massif. |
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Heli from Gorakshep to Kathmandu 1 to 1.5 hrs Bid farewell to your porters and support staff after breakfast, and catch a helicopter from Gorakshep to Kathmandu. The helicopter takes a quick stop at Lukla. |
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Drive from airport to your residence |
Meals Included: Breakfast