Everest Base Camp Heli Trek

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destination
Everest Region
duration 9 days
maximum altitude 5555m
trip difficulty moderate
total cost $4670
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  • Our representative will pick you up from the airport after your landing and escort you to the Hotel.
  • You can complete the checking-in procedure and enjoy a night’s rest.
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  • We catch a wondering Heli flight from Kathmandu flying through the mountain landscape before landing in Lukla.
  • After the landing, we will take a brief stop in Lukla and then begin our trek towards Phakding.
  • We trek alongside the well-paved riverbed trail of the Dudh Koshi River.
  • Phakding is one of the most stunning villages of Nepal with around 30-40 houses.
  • Overnight in Phakding.
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  • Our day begins with a continued trek alongside the Dudh Koshi shore until we reach Monjo. We make a brief stop in the Sagarmatha National Park to sort out the further permits required for the trek forward.
  • We continue our trek and cross a few prayer-flag-laden suspension bridges on our way to Namche.
  • After around 2-3 hours of steady trek, we reach the wonderful trading center of the Khumbu region, Namche Bazaar.
  • Namche Bazaar is the unofficial capital of the Khumbu region with a beautiful vista of the Himalayas on either side.
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  • Today will be an ideal day for us to acclimatize our bodies to the high altitude.
  • However, we can visit the numerous attractions of Namche Bazaar including plenty of short hikes to warm your body up.
  • Overnight in Namche Bazaar.
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  • We begin our trek from Namche towards the spiritual settlement of Tengboche.
  • The trek will consist of plenty of ups and downs while we weave in-and-out of the valley.
  • We pass through the villages of Sansa, Phunkithanga and trek through dense Pine forests.
  • After a couple of more hours, we reach the monastery of Tengboche at 3870m.
  • Tengboche Monastery is one of the most important religious landmarks of the Everest region and the place is filled with spiritual energy and constant relaxing hymns and mantras.
  • The place is also very famous for the wonderful panoramic view of some of the biggest mountains on Earth, like Kwangde (6187m), Tawachee (6542m), Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse (8501m), Amadablam, Kantega, and Thamserku, to name a few.
  • Overnight in Tengboche.
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  • Our trek begins with a steady descent through serene forests along the Imja Khola Valley.
  • Gradually trek towards the village of Pangboche which is also the home to the oldest monastery of the region.
  • Our journey continues from Pangboche and we walk through a summer pasture towards Dingboche.
  • Dingboche is a picturesque village with incredible views of Island Peak and Ama Dablam.
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  • By now, we have already reached an altitude of over 4000m. Therefore, we will make a stop at Dingboche to acclimatize our bodies further.
  • To acclimatize our bodies better, we can take a short hike around the settlement.
  • Overnight in Dingboche.
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  • Today, we will go through the top of Pheriche village and cross a small river which comes from the Khumbu glacier.
  • Ascend from Thukla where we see a memorial of the expedition members who lost their lives during the expedition.
  • We ascend furthermore and then reach the beautiful mountain village of Lobuche. We will spend the night at the pyramid International Laboratory/ guest house located at 5050m.
  • Overnight in Lobuche.
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  • We make a beeline to the Everest Base Camp early in the morning traveling across the parallel moraine of the Khumbu Glacier.
  • After a brief while, we reach Gorak Shep where the snow-topped surrounded mountains are approaching us.
  • We proceed our excursion to the base camp, we'll see the Army Mountaineers Memorials. With a little bit more effort we will arrive at the long-desired destination: the Everest Base Camp.
  • You will observe the most profound icy mass on the planet; Khumbu Glacier and icefall. With much fulfillment, we'll head back to Gorak Shep for the night.
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  • Our representative will pick you up from your hotel (approximately three hours prior to your scheduled flight) for you departure.

excludes

  • Airport pick up and drop off
  • Accomodation in Kathmandu with breakfast (twin share basis)
  • Trekking permits & TIMS card for Manaslu, Tsum Valley, Manaslu conservation area, Annapurna conservation area, etc.
  • Accommodation during the trek
  • Meals during the trek
  • Fresh fruit when available
  • Complementary duffel bag/agency T-shirt
  • English speaking & government licensed guide(4 trekkers: 1 assistance guide) 
  • First-aid kit
  • Kathmandu-Sotikhola bus fare
  • Dharapani - Pokhara-Kathmandu bus fare
  • Staff insurance, meals, accommodation, equipment, and transportation.
  • Agency service charge
  • Government tax/VAT

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