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Nepal
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Central Development Region
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Bagmati
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Kathmandu
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EBC Trek and Fly Back by Helicopter
12 days
About this activity
Day 1: Kathmandu Arrival
Airport pickup, hotel transfer and enjoy welcome dinner
Day 2: Fly to Lukla, trek to Phakding (2,651m) 40 mins flight 4 hrs trek
At Lukla meet rest of team and trek from there. Descend to Cheplung village from where we get a glimpse of Mt. Khumbila, a sacred mountain which has never been climbed. From here, we descend until Phakding.
Day 3: Phakding-Namche Bazaar (3,438m) 6 hrs
Follow the trail of Benkar then cross Dudh Koshi River & pass Chumoa to Monjo. Pass Jorsale village. With steep ascent we reach Namche Bazaar.
Day 4: Namche Bazaar: acclimatization
Hike to Sagarmatha National Park. Day hike to Khumjung village.
Day 5: Namche Bazaar-Tengboche (3,870m) 6 hrs
Descent to the Dudh-Koshi River & ascent to Tengboche. At Tengboche, we visit Tengboche monastery-the largest in the region.
Day 6: Tengboche-Dingboche (4,360 m)6 hrs
Descend to Devuche, cross the Imja River..Move ahead towards the Imja Valley, Lobuche River & begin climbing to Dingboche.
Day 7: Dingboche: acclimatization
Day hike to either Nagarjun Hill or Chukkhung Valley.
Day 8: Dingboche-Lobuche (4940 m) 6 hrs
Climb to Duglha . From here, climb ups a steep trail to Chupki Lhara. Continue to the Khumbu Glacier moraine. Then follow the valley to Lobuche.
Day 9: Lobuche-Gorak Shep (5,170 m), visit Everest Base Camp (5,364 m) 7 hrs
Take the trail through Gorak Shep Lake. From EBC, Nuptse, Khumbuste & Pumori are the mountains that can be seen. Back to Gorak Shep. However, the sunset view from Kala Patthar is more admirable than the sunrise, so it is recommended to visit Kala Patthar during sunset, inform your guide if you wish to continue today instead of the next day.
Day 10: Gorak Shep-Kala Patthar, fly to Lukla by Helicopter 4 hrs trek
We prepare for an early morning departure amid pre-dawn darkness and cold temperatures (-10 to -14 C). From Kalapatthar (5,545m) we get to see 360 degree up-close and formidable views of Mt. Everest. We take pictures, enjoy the magnificent mountain panorama, and then return back to Gorak Shep.
Those participants who visit Everest Base Camp today will start early as Everest base camp hike takes longer than the hike at Kalapatthar. We descend down to Gorak Shep and take a helicopter ride to Lukla.
Day 11: Fly to Kathmandu
Rest day at Kathmandu. Enjoy Farewell Dinner
Day 12: Final departure
Escort to the airport approx.3 hours before your flight schedule
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Airport pickup, hotel transfer and enjoy welcome dinner
Day 2: Fly to Lukla, trek to Phakding (2,651m) 40 mins flight 4 hrs trek
At Lukla meet rest of team and trek from there. Descend to Cheplung village from where we get a glimpse of Mt. Khumbila, a sacred mountain which has never been climbed. From here, we descend until Phakding.
Day 3: Phakding-Namche Bazaar (3,438m) 6 hrs
Follow the trail of Benkar then cross Dudh Koshi River & pass Chumoa to Monjo. Pass Jorsale village. With steep ascent we reach Namche Bazaar.
Day 4: Namche Bazaar: acclimatization
Hike to Sagarmatha National Park. Day hike to Khumjung village.
Day 5: Namche Bazaar-Tengboche (3,870m) 6 hrs
Descent to the Dudh-Koshi River & ascent to Tengboche. At Tengboche, we visit Tengboche monastery-the largest in the region.
Day 6: Tengboche-Dingboche (4,360 m)6 hrs
Descend to Devuche, cross the Imja River..Move ahead towards the Imja Valley, Lobuche River & begin climbing to Dingboche.
Day 7: Dingboche: acclimatization
Day hike to either Nagarjun Hill or Chukkhung Valley.
Day 8: Dingboche-Lobuche (4940 m) 6 hrs
Climb to Duglha . From here, climb ups a steep trail to Chupki Lhara. Continue to the Khumbu Glacier moraine. Then follow the valley to Lobuche.
Day 9: Lobuche-Gorak Shep (5,170 m), visit Everest Base Camp (5,364 m) 7 hrs
Take the trail through Gorak Shep Lake. From EBC, Nuptse, Khumbuste & Pumori are the mountains that can be seen. Back to Gorak Shep. However, the sunset view from Kala Patthar is more admirable than the sunrise, so it is recommended to visit Kala Patthar during sunset, inform your guide if you wish to continue today instead of the next day.
Day 10: Gorak Shep-Kala Patthar, fly to Lukla by Helicopter 4 hrs trek
We prepare for an early morning departure amid pre-dawn darkness and cold temperatures (-10 to -14 C). From Kalapatthar (5,545m) we get to see 360 degree up-close and formidable views of Mt. Everest. We take pictures, enjoy the magnificent mountain panorama, and then return back to Gorak Shep.
Those participants who visit Everest Base Camp today will start early as Everest base camp hike takes longer than the hike at Kalapatthar. We descend down to Gorak Shep and take a helicopter ride to Lukla.
Day 11: Fly to Kathmandu
Rest day at Kathmandu. Enjoy Farewell Dinner
Day 12: Final departure
Escort to the airport approx.3 hours before your flight schedule
Included
- Airport pickups and drops in a private vehicle
- Deluxe hotel accommodation in Kathmandu for two nights with breakfast
- Best available teahouse accommodation during the Everest trek
- All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the trek
- Welcome and farewell dinners
- All ground transportation on a comfortable private vehicle as per the itinerary
- Domestic flights from a regular Twin Otter plane (Kathmandu- Lukla -Kathmandu)
- An experienced, English-speaking and government-licensed trek leader and assistant trek leader (4:1)
- Porter service (2:1)
- Helicopter/Chopper expenses as per the itinerary
- Staff costs including their salary, insurance, equipment, domestic airfare, food and accommodation
- Down jacket and sleeping bag (to be returned after trip completion)
- Himalayan Glacier’s trekking bag/duffel bag, t-shirt and trekking map are yours to take
- All necessary paperwork and trekking permits (National Park Permit, TIMS)
- Medical kit (carried by your trek leader)
- All government and local taxes
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Coffee and/or Tea
Not included
- Nepalese visa fee
- Excess baggage charge(s)
- Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, early return from mountain (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary
- Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu (and also in the case of early return from the mountain than the scheduled itinerary)
- International flights and helicopter rides from Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu (if requested by guests)
- Travel and rescue insurance
- Personal expenses (phone calls, internet, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower, etc.
- Tips for guide(s), porter(s) and driver(s)
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 7 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- We will be staying at Yatri Suites and Spa which is a deluxe suite in Kathmandu for 2 nights and the best available teahouses during the trek (9 nights). All accommodations are on twin-shared basis. Single supplement will be served on request and will cost an additional USD 290.
- All meals will be provided during trekking while only breakfast will be available in Kathmandu. There will also be welcome and farewell dinners for guests. While on the short trek, we have breakfast and dinner in the tea-houses/lodges we spend the night and lunch on our way to the next destination. The teahouse menu inlcudes Nepalese, Tibetan and the more common continental cuisines for us to choose from.
- The best time for the EBC Trek and Fly Back by Helicopter 12 days trip are Spring (March to May) and Autumn (September to November) seasons. The temperature is moderate in these seasons and guarantees amazing views through the trip. Although this trek can be undertaken during winter, the cold temperature might not be suitable for everyone.
- EBC Trek and Fly Back by Helicopter - 12 days is a moderate trek. Travelers who can walk up to 6-7 hours a day on an uphill and downhill trail will find this trek fulfilling. It is best that we prepare ourselves for the Everest trek by jogging and exercising regularly at least a month prior to the start of the trek. Trekking to the Everest Base Camp should be relatively easier for those who have experience walking/trekking in a high altitude environment. Past hiking experience would be an asset but no technical skill is required for this trip. Participants with pre-existing medical conditions such as heart, lung, and blood diseases should inform Himalayan Glacier before booking the trek.
- Your safety is of paramount concern while traveling with Himalayan Glacier. Please note that your leader has the authority to amend or cancel any part of the itinerary if it is deemed necessary due to safety concerns. Every effort will be made to keep to the above itinerary; however, since this adventure entails travelling in remote mountainous regions, we cannot guarantee that we will not deviate from it. Weather conditions, health condition of a group member, unexpected natural disasters, etc., can all contribute to changes in the itinerary. The leader will try to ensure that the trip runs according to plan, but please be prepared to be flexible if required.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Features
Tourism
85%
Original
70%
Adrenaline
70%
Cultural
20%
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