Everest Base Camp Trek: Exploring Natural Beauty and Sherpa Culture with Helicopter Return
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9 Ratings
Lukla

Embark on the Everest Base Camp Trek and immerse yourself in the natural beauty and Sherpa culture of the region. Explore monasteries, museums, and breathtaking scenery while connecting with fellow adventurers.

Duration: 9 days
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

The Everest Base Camp Trekking Route starts in the vibrant city of Kathmandu. From there, it takes you through the Everest region before returning to Kathmandu. The journey begins with a short, scenic flight to Tenzing-Hillary Airport in Lukla, followed by a trek through a trail rich in diversity. You’ll pass through unique villages like Nurning, Phakding, Benkar, Monjo, Jorsale, and more. Along the way, you’ll encounter monasteries, chortens, and prayer wheels, and cross suspension bridges adorned with prayer flags. You’ll also get to observe the wildlife and scenery of Sagarmatha National Park. The trek follows the torrential Dudh Koshi River (the Milky River) until you reach the bustling Namche Bazaar. Namche is a true Himalayan town with interesting shops, delicious food, stunning views, and rich culture. It is also a traditional trading hub that leads you further up to the ancient monasteries in Tengboche and Dingboche.

After acclimatizing at lower altitudes, you head to the beautiful Gorak Shep and the iconic Kala Patthar for a surreal view of the Himalayas. Kala Patthar is renowned for its breathtaking views of glittering peaks, including Everest, Mt. Nuptse, Mt. Pumori, Mt. Lhotse, and Mt. Changtse. In addition to the stunning mountains, you’ll also see the majestic Khumbu Glacier, the famous Khumbu Icefall, glacial rivers, and avalanche paths. On your return from the high Himalayas, you’ll explore the authentic lifestyle of the Sherpa community and gain insight into the rich cultural heritage of these legendary people. The trek concludes in Lukla before you return to the medieval capital city of Kathmandu.

  • Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1350m/4430ft)
  • Day 02: Flight to Lukla (2828m/9279ft) 35m and trek to Phakding (2780m/9121ft) 3-4 hrs walk
  • Day 03: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3440m/11287ft) 5-6 hrs walk
  • Day 04: Rest day at Namche Bazaar
  • Day 05: Trek to Tengboche (3850m/12632ft) 4-5 hrs walk
  • Day 06: Trek to Dingboche (4350m/14272ft) 4-5 hrs walk
  • Day 07: Rest day Dingboche
  • Day 08: Trek to Lobuche (4910m/16109ft) 4-5 hrs walk
  • Day 09: Trek to Gorakshep (5180m/16995ft) 3-4 hrs walk and Everest Base Camp (5364m/17600ft) 2-3 hrs walk
  • Day 10: Trek to Kala Patthar (5545m/18193ft) 2-3 hrs walk and to Pheriche (4280m/14042ft) 5-6 hrs walk
  • Day 11: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3440m/11287ft) 4-5 hrs walk
  • Day 12: Trek to Lukla (2828m/9279ft) 5-6 hrs walk
  • Day 13: Fly back to Kathmandu (1350m/4430ft)
  • Day 14: Final departure

Points of Interest

  • Lukla
  • Namche Bazaar
  • Mount Everest
What's Included
  • Entry and trekking permits included
  • Accommodation at mountain tea house
  • Daily breakfast provided
  • Expert trekking guide services
What's Not Included
  • Private transportation
  • Lunch and Dinner pay locally
  • Helicopter KTM to Lukla USD 400 per person in sharing flight OCT, NOV, MAR, APR,MAY
  • Gorakshep to Kathmandu Helicopter USD 999 per person in Sharing in OCT, NOV,MAR,APRIL, MAY
  • Per Porter USD 30 per day pay directly to our porter at Lukla
  • If you want Private Helicopter also possible USD 3600 per heli GORAKSHEP TO KTM
  • Private helicopter Kathamdnu to Lukla USD 2000
Additional Information

The trail to Everest Base Camp transports you to an area that has enamored explorers since the 1920s, a region shrouded in tales of George Mallory, Sir Edmund Hillary, and Tenzing Norgay. Saunter through the diverse ecosystem, harvest the awe-inspiring nature, and immerse yourself in the unique culture of the Sherpas. Uncover charming monasteries and museums scattered along the trek. Band together with fellow adventurers, delighting in shared experiences of prayer wheels, colorful prayer flags, and oscillating bridges throughout the day. Engage in light-hearted banter with your newfound comrades beside a cozy dining-room fire at night. On this trail, the famous Kala Patthar (5545m) unveils staggering views of the Everest region, while Namche Bazaar thrills you with its history, customs, and variety.

  • Bring from Home
  • Duffel/Rucksack bag/Suitcase (We provide one complimentary Trekking Planner duffel bag that is to be returned after the trip)
  • Day pack
  • Trekking shoes
  • Sports shoes or sandals
  • Sun Hat/cap
  • Warm woolen cap
  • Warm fleece jacket or puffy jacket
  • Waterproof Gore-Tex layer
  • Pullover or warm sweeter
  • Raincoat
  • 4/5 pairs of good quality socks
  • Hand gloves
  • 2/3 pairs of trekking trousers
  • 3/4 pairs of trekking shirts
  • 3/4 pairs of underwear (non cotton preferred)
  • Sun glasses
  • Down jacket (for low temperature. A must for staying in a teahouse relaxed under 0C)
  • Water bottle
  • 4 season sleeping bag (Optional/we can provide one if you need it. It is to be returned after the trip)
  • Flash or Torch light
  • Camera and batteries
Location
Lukla
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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F75nxnickj
Oct 23, 2023
EBC Hike Oct 23 - From start to finish this Trek was a great experience. Buddhi and his team were excellent, communication was great and we were always taken care of. Dipak was an excellent guide and made the hiking portion of the trip very enjoyable. I would definitely recommend their services to complete this once in a lifetime trip.
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Hunterl843
Oct 23, 2023
Everest Base camp 2023 - Bhuddi had planned and organized a great trip for us, along with being a huge asset for any needs or information locally. We had an amazing trip with our guide Dipak who had everything planned out for us and was very informative of local/trail information. Dipak was good at helping us pace ourselves throughout the trek. Our porters were excellent and had everything in our rooms upon arrival each day. I would strongly recommend booking with them.
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Exploration818502
Oct 23, 2023
EBC October 22 - We just finished EBC and Buddi and his team were amazing , could not have been more accommodating and organized . Dipak our guide and Carmen and Desantis our porters were so good . Tea houses and food were great and booked well in advance so we had no problems . Transportation was sometimes a challenge but Buddi always worked it out . Thank you guys so much for an incredible experience . If I could give them 6 stars I would
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Ryanke4712ms
Oct 23, 2023
Incredible experience, great guides and accommodations! - We packed a ton into our 2 weeks in Nepal and Himalaya Holiday made sure everything went smooth. From the tour around Kathmandu to the trek to Everest Base Camp, the experience was amazing. Our mountain guide Dipak was great and made sure we were well taken care of throughout the trek! The tea house accommodations were great and so was the food on the trek! Would highly recommend booking a trip with Himalaya Holiday!
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Mas_travel_2525
May 12, 2022
Amazing EBC Trek experience - My wife and I had an amazing experience trekking to EBC. Buddhi was very helpful in planning our trip and promptly answered all our questions. He was very attentive and professional throughout our stay in Nepal and constantly monitored our progress with our guide Dipak to make sure we were healthy and safe. Buddhi and his team have many years of experience operating in this region and great relationships with all the best tea house and air travel providers. We always had excellent accommodations along the route and our helicopter return flight on the last day was on time and very smooth. We highly recommend this service to all aspiring EBC trekkers.
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Jerrycw1013sw
May 11, 2022
Everest Base Camp Trek - This trek was a wonderful once-in-a-lifetime experience. The mountain scenery was breathtaking, the local culture was lovely to get to know, and the food was surprisingly good with plenty of options (some personal favorites: Tibetan bread and dal bhat). Buddhi was amazing at coordinating, patiently (and very promptly!) answering all our questions, and was very accommodating. Our guide was very knowledgeable and fun and importantly, took great care of our safety and health throughout the trek. We’re also grateful for our porter who allowed us to travel light with only day packs. The entire team has many years of experience, which definitely made a huge difference in ensuring our trip was a success. We were initially worried about the risk of altitude sickness but this trek itinerary worked perfectly for acclimatization. Highly recommend!
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Andrewcondor
Apr 27, 2022
Great trek, great group - Met Bodia and our guide, Dipak, the day before the trek started. Orirginal flight to Lukla was canceled due to weather. All the flights the next day were booked. Bodia was able to find a helicopter and another couple to split the cost with us. Dipak was a great guide. Extremely fun trekking with him. He was very knowledgeable, fun and pleasant to trek with. He knew what teahouse to book and we seemed to always have the best rooms. Supta was our porter. We spent some time with him every night. The trek was amazing but even more so with Dipak and Supta along. Bodia kept in contact with us throughout our trek. He and his company were great to work with. Even provided emergency evacuation when I needed it. Bodia met us at the ambulance and went to the hospital to make sure everything was okay. He went well out of his way to be sure I was taken care of. Can not say how much it was appreciated. Would definitely recommend the trek and would highly recommend this group of people. They all went well above what was expected of them
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H20fals
Apr 18, 2022
Once in a lifetime trek with amazing guide/porter/company - I just cant say enough positive words regarding Buddhi attention to detail, support to customer and personal attention. The communication, knowledge and relationship Buddhi provided with exceptional every step of the way: during reservation/pre travel, on arrival and during the trek adventure. We added city Kathmandu tour.. guide,driver was great. Weather (major flight cancelations to Lukla) and health threw in some real life changes and emergencies.. Buddhi was there every step to help us through it, provide exceptional options and support - I cant thank you enough! Our trek guide was Depak and Im so glad.. we had a good personality match. We were together for days… and he never skipped a beat. He made the trek ‘easy peasie lemon squeeze’! as he would say.. 😉 Depak’s knowledge of ‘Mountain 5 star’ teahouses really added to our fabulous adventure. Our porter was Supta and what a positive guy with a smile. Thank you for making my load/pack lighter.
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545rupeshs
Feb 1, 2020
Acknowledgement - Nice flight and great views certainly a most mesmerizing flight on Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour, I thoroughly enjoyed it and thanks to pilot Deepak pun for the smooth flight and arrangement.
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