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Everest Base Camp Trekking and Helicopter Tour

Trip Facts

  • Total Duration 11 days
  • Trip Grade Moderate
  • Max Altitude 5545m.
  • Start From Lukla
  • End From Lukla
  • Min Size 2 Pax
  • Max Size 10 Pax
  • Trip Mode Trekking & Helicopter Tour
  • Accommodation Tea House
  • Best Season: Autumn and Spring

Trip Highlights

  • Amazing Mountain River Valleys
  • Beautiful Forest including Rhododendron
  • Waterfalls, Lakes, and Rivers
  • Traditional Sherpa villages
  • Sherpa culture and traditions
  • Old Buddhist Monasteries, Stupas and Mani Walls
  • Glaciers
  • Stunning Mountain views including the world’s highest Peak Mt. Everest
  • Exciting Helicopter ride

Blossom Expeditions is offering the most desirable Everest Base Camp Trekking and Helicopter Tour. This 9-day trek to Everest Base Camp, followed by a one-and-a-half-hour helicopter tour back to Kathmandu, will likely be the most memorable trip of your life.

The Everest Base Camp Trek and Helicopter Tour offer magnificent views of the Himalayas, including the world’s highest peaks: Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, and Cho Oyu, as well as the spectacular scenery of mountain valleys. You will trek through beautiful mountain river valleys, rhododendron and pine forests, and picturesque Sherpa villages, and have the opportunity to visit old Buddhist monasteries and experience Sherpa culture and hospitality.

The Everest Base Camp Trekking and Helicopter Tour start from Lukla, after a 30-minute flight from Kathmandu. We follow the Dudh Koshi river valley, following in the footsteps of legendary figures such as Tenzing Norgay Sherpa and Sir Edmund Hillary. The trail passes through popular and famous Sherpa villages like Namche Bazaar, Khumjung/Khunde, and Pangboche. Along the way, you will have the opportunity to visit the beautiful Tengboche Monastery, located atop a hill and serving as the largest religious center in the entire Khumbu valley. As you ascend, the views become wider and more breathtaking. Nagartsang Peak (5083m) and Kala Patthar (5545m) provide absolutely stunning views of the Himalayas. Kala Patthar is the highest point of the trip, offering the closest view of Mt. Everest. After visiting Everest Base Camp, you will take a scenic helicopter flight back to Kathmandu.

Trekking to Everest Base Camp is a challenging endeavor, and only dedicated trekkers achieve this goal. However, with a bit of determination and desire, the guides at Blossom Expeditions will help you step by step to reach this historic and dream destination. The best time to travel is from early October to December in autumn and from March to May in spring when the weather is more stable compared to other seasons. The temperatures are moderate during these seasons. We also organize trips in winter upon request if you can cope with the cold temperatures.

If you are looking for an unforgettable adventure travel experience to Everest Base Camp and a Helicopter ride over the spectacular landscapes, then the Everest Base Camp Trekking and Helicopter Tour is the best option. Book this trip today with Blossom Expeditions and experience the beauty and wonder of the Himalayas like never before.

Trip Itinerary

Day Program
01 Arrive in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel-1300m.
02 Early morning fly to Lukla (2800m) and Trek to Phakding-2645m. 3-4 hours
03 Trek to Namche Bazaar-3440m. 6-7 hours
04 Acclimatization day at Namche and hike to Everest View  Hotel (3890m) and back Namche
05 Trek to Tyangboche-3870m. 5-6 hours
06 Trek to Dingboche-4360m. 5-6 hours
07 Acclimatization day. Climb the Nagartsang peak (5083m) and bck to Dingboche
08 Trek to Lobuche-4930m. 5-6 hours
09 Trek to Gorakshep and continue Trek to Everest Base Camp (5330m) and back to Gorakshep-5160m. 7-8 hours
10 Early Morning climb the Kalapatar peak (5545m), back to Gorakshep and fly to Kathmandu by Helicopter 4-5 hours
11 Sightseeing Swayambhunath Stupa, PatanDarbar Square, PashupatinathTempel and Boudhanath Stupa.
12 Departure for home

Trip Cost

Per person (4-5 Pax) U.S. $3125
Per person (2-3 Pax) U.S. $4135
Single Supplement U.S. $200
Trip Deposit U.S. $500

(Single Supplement in Kathmandu only)

What's Included

  • Three-night Accommodations in Kathmandu at a Three/Four-star standard hotel including Breakfast
  • Three-time food (breakfast, lunch, and Dinner) with Tea or Coffee during the Trekking
  • Accommodation on the trekking sharing basis (room with attached bathroom best available throughout the trek, except at Gorakshep)
  • Guide, assistant guide and porter’s wages, food, accommodation and insurance on Trekking.
  • Air fare KTM/Lukla including Guide
  • Helicopter fare from Gorakshep to Kathmandu.
  • National Park and TIMS cards Fee
  • Domestic airport tax
  • Airport Transfer
  • Guide and transfer for city sightseeing
  • Entrance fee for city sightseeing

What's Excludes

  • Cold and hard drink and water
  • Food in KTM
  • Travel insurance emergency evacuation and personal medical expenses.
  • Any donation along the trail and anything that not mentioned above

Trip Highlights

  • Amazing Mountain River Valleys
  • Beautiful Forest including Rhododendron
  • Waterfalls, Lakes, and Rivers
  • Traditional Sherpa villages
  • Sherpa culture and traditions
  • Old Buddhist Monasteries, Stupas and Mani Walls
  • Glaciers
  • Stunning Mountain views including the world's highest Peak Mt. Everest
  • Exciting Helicopter ride
USD 3125
Nepal Contact Info

PO Box No: 21101, Kapan - 12
Phone Tel: 977-1-4810388
Cell: 977 - 9841454462
Email: info@blossomexpeditions.com
ambartg@yahoo.com

U.S. A. Contact Info

Gyandip Lama
556 Tulsa Street, San Lorenza
California, 94580
Tel: 415-694-1388
gyandip_lama2002@yahoo.com

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