Everest Trek and Fly back by Helicopter (13 Days)

    Everest Trek and Fly back by Helicopter

    Basic Info ( ETH ) $ 0 per person

    Duration 13
    Group Size 2 or more
    TransportaionGround Transport & Domestic Flight
    Altitude 5545m/18,192ft
    Accomodations Hotel in Kathmandu & Tea House/Lodge during trek
    Best Seasons Autumn (October to December)
    Activities Trekking & Hiking
    Meals All Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) during trek

    Basic Intro

    Everest Base Camp trek and Fly by Helicopter is a luxury trek where you get the test of the Everest trek from Lukla to Kalapatthar (5550m) and fly back to Lukla by Helicopter and see Everest, Gokyo Lake, and other landscapes from Eagle Eyes.  13 Days Everest Trek start form Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla Airport which is popularly known as Tensing Norgay Airport and walk to Namche Bazaar. Namche Bazaar is the popular center of the Everest trek. Here you can have facilities of a government office, internet café, bakery, and markets. We also stay here for acclimatization. Then we trek to Tsengboche, Dingboche, Lobuche, Gorak Shep, and Everest base camp and we end our trek at our last stop and the highest point in Kalapathar which is in the high of (5,550m/18,192ft). From Kalapatthar we fly back to Lukla by Helicopter (via Gokyo Lake). On the next day, we flew back to Kathmandu. We also have a day Kathmandu city tour which is included in the UNESCO world heritage site. (Pashupatinath Temple, Bouddhanath Stupa, Kathmandu Durbar Square, and Shyambhunath Stupa) We get the information about History of Nepal and our ancient art and heritage.

    Day 01:- Arrival, Transfer to Hotel.
    Day 02:- Kathmandu Heritage Sightseeing.
    Day 03    :- Kathmandu - Lukla [2,800 m/9,184 ft]- Phakding (2,652 m/8,700 ft): 3-4 hrs  
    Day 04:- Phakding -Namche Bazaar [3,440 m/11,283 ft]: -5-6 hrs  
    Day 05:- Namche Bazaar: Acclimatization Day  
    Day 06:- Namche Bazaar to Tsengboche (3,870m/12,694ft):  5 - 6 hrs  
    Day 07    :- Tsengboche to Dingboche (4,360 m/14,300ft):5- 6 hrs  
    Day 08:- Dingboche (4,360 m/14,300ft): Acclimatization Day 
    Day 09:- Dingboche - Lobuche (4940 m/16,207 ft): 2-4 hrs  
    Day 10:- Lobuche - Gorak Shep (5,170 m/16,961ft) - Everest Base Camp (5,364m/17,594ft) - Gorak Shep: 8-9 hrs  
    Day 11:- Gorak Shep - Kala Patthar (5545m/18,192ft), Fly back to Lukla by Helicopter (5545m/18,192ft) 
    Day 12:- Fly to Kathmandu. 
    Day 13:- Departure 

    Includes

    • Airport pickup/drop.
    • Kathmandu Heritage Guided Sightseeing by private car/jeep
    • Three-star Hotel in Kathmandu (Hotel Bliss International or similar category) with Breakfast.
    • Welcome dinner and Farewell dinner.
    • Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu by flight.
    • Kalapathar – Lukla by Helicopter.
    • Accommodation in a local lodge or tea house during the trek with all meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner). 
    • An experienced, English-speaking, and government-licensed trek leader and assistant trek leader (4 trekkers: 1 assistant guide) and professionally insured porter (1 porter for 2 guests) their salary, meal, accommodation, domestic airfare & Insurance
    • Sagarmatha National Park entrance permit and TIMS for trekking.
    • All Government taxes and official expenses.
    • Sleeping bag and Trekking map (sleeping bag are to be returned after trip completion).

    Not Includes

    • Nepal visa fee (bring small denomination cash USD and two passport photographs).
    • International Airfare
    • Entrance fee during the sightseeing in Kathmandu
    • Travel & Health Insurance – Emergency Helicopter Rescue Insurance (Most recommended)
    • Lunch & dinner in Kathmandu.
    • Any alcoholic drinks, cold drinks, boiled & mineral water, beverages, etc during the trek.
    • Tipping for related staff
    • Hot shower, battery charges (available in trek with extra cost or free in some lodges).
    • Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, and early return from the mountain(due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary
    • Any other cost, which is not mentioned in the cost includes items above
    • Tips for Porter, Guide, and Driver.

    Equipment List

    • Sun hat or scarf
    • Light balaclava or warm fleece hat
    • Sunglasses with UV protection

    Lower Body:

    • Lightweight cotton long pants/ Hiking shorts
    • Fleece or wool pants (seasonal)
    • Waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell pants

    Feet :

    • Thin, lightweight inner socks
    • Thick, warm wool hiking socks
    •  Hiking boots with spare laces
    •  Camp shoes (sneakers and/or sandals)

    Upper Body: 

    • T-shirts 
    • Fleece jacket or pullover 
    • Waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell jacket
    • Down vest and/or jacket

    Hands:

    • Lightweight gloves

    Accessories:

    • Sleeping bag rated to zero degrees F
    • Headlamp with spare bulbs and batteries
    • Trekking Bags/Duffel bag
    •  Basic First Aid Kit
    •  Large plastic bags
    •  for keeping items dry inside the trek bag
    •  Trekking Poles
    •  Water bottles
    • Toiletries (Small wash towel, Toilet paper,etc)

    Toiletries (it’s up to your comfort label):

    • 1 medium-sized quick-drying towel
    • Toothbrush/paste (preferably biodegradable)
    • Multipurpose soap (preferably biodegradable)
    • Deodorants
    • Nail clippers
    • Face and body moisturizer
    • Feminine hygiene products
    • Small mirror

    Personal Hygiene (it’s up to your comfort label):

    • Wet wipes (baby wipes)
    • Tissue /toilet roll
    • Anti-bacterial hand wash
    • Diamox (Drugs for altitude sickness in case)
    • Water purified pills

    Extras/Luxuries (it’s up to your comfort label)

    • Binoculars (optional)
    • Reading book
    •  Journal & Pen 
    • Pencils and small notebooks
    •  Travel games i.e. chess, backgammon, scrabble

    Useful Information

    Autumn (Sept. to Nov.) and Spring (March to May) are the best seasons for the Everest Trek and fly back by heli. The weather is sunny and warm with outstanding views. If you wish to avoid crowds and enjoy some alone time with nature then taking this trip during winter (Dec., Jan., and Feb.) could also be an option. However, the temperature during winter could be harsh for most guests, and also less chance of flight. Trekking in the Summer or Monsoon seasons (June to Aug.) will be affected by rain but the Summer trek could be a boon for a keen botanist.