10 Days Everest Base Camp Trek Return By Helicopter From Gorekshep

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive in Kathmandu

Pass By: Thamel, Kathmandu 44600 Nepal
Arrive Kathmandu and meet at the airport then transfer to your hotel. Rest of the time is free to explore/or rest at hotel.

Stop At: Kathmandu, Kathmandu, Kathmandu Valley, Bagmati Zone, Central Region
Arrive in colorful Kathmandu.
Duration: 10 hours

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight hotel.

Day 2: Fly to Lukla & trek to Phakding (2652m) 3 hrs

Stop At: Phakding, Phakding, Khumbu, Sagarmatha Zone, Eastern Region
Early in the morning, drive to the domestic airport for flight to Lukla. Meet the trekking crew at Lukla then begin trek to Phakding. The trail is filled up with green landscape and scenic view of Kusum Kangaru.
Duration: 15 hours

Stop At: Lukla, Lukla, Sagarmatha Zone, Eastern Region
Fly to Lukla and start trek to Phakding from Lukla.
Duration: 30 minutes

Pass By: Lukla, Lukla, Sagarmatha Zone, Eastern Region
Lukla is the starting point to trek into the Everest region.

Pass By: Sagarmatha National Park, Sagarmatha National Park, Sagarmatha Zone, Eastern Region
Sagarmatha National Park is the protected area & UNESCO Word Heritage Site.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight lodge.

Day 3: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3440m) 6 hrs

Pass By: Main Street, Namche Bazaar 56002 Nepal
Trek continues after breakfast with stiff walk thru beautiful pine forest alongside the Dudh Koshi River and crossing the Hillary suspension bridge. After a while the check-post and entrance to the Everest National Park is reached. The trail then follows the confluence of Dudh Koshi and Bhote Koshi rivers and reaches Chautara. Here, you will spot the first glimpse of Mt. Everest peering over the Lhotse-Nuptse ridge. Namche Bazaar is reached upon 2 hours of continue walking.


Stop At: Namche Bazaar, Namche Bazaar, Khumbu, Sagarmatha Zone, Eastern Region
Namche Bazaar is the Sherpa capital and gateway to the Everest region.
Duration: 12 hours

Pass By: Sagarmatha National Park, Sagarmatha National Park, Sagarmatha Zone, Eastern Region
Sagarmatha National Park is the protected area for flora and fauna of the Everest region.

Stop At: Sherpa Museum, Everest Base Camp Trekking Rte, Namche Bazaar 56002 Nepal
Sherpa museum is in Namche highlighting the Sherpa culture & traditions.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Namche Bazaar, Namche Bazaar, Khumbu, Sagarmatha Zone, Eastern Region
Namche Bazar is the Sherpa capital.
Duration: 12 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight lodge.

Day 4: Acclimatization at Namche Bazaar, hike to Everest view hotel (3900m) 3-4 hrs

Pass By: Everest View Point, Kyangjuma, Sagarmatha National Park Nepal
This day is set for acclimatizing at Namche and you will hike to Everest View Hotel for great views of Mt. Everest.


Pass By: Syangboche Marg, Khumjung 56000, Nepal
Syangboche is en-route Everest Base Camp.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight lodge.

Day 5: Trek to Tengboche (3860m) 5 hrs

Pass By: Tengboche Gompa, Sagarmatha, Tengboche 56002 Nepal
Trek starts with the trail being more or less smooth with few ups and downs. You will pass thru Kayangjuma then Sanasa. The trail then crosses Dudh Koshi bridge to reach Punki Tenga. After a rougher climb you will arrive at Tengboche. There’s a big monastery at Tengboche.


Stop At: Tengboche, Tengboche, Sagarmatha Zone, Eastern Region
Tengboche is en-route the Everest Base Camp & has the largest monastery in Khumbu region.
Duration: 12 hours

Stop At: Tengboche, Tengboche, Sagarmatha Zone, Eastern Region
Tengbcohe is en-route Everest base Camp trail.
Duration: 12 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight lodge.

Day 6: Trek to Dingboche (4410m) 5 hrs

Pass By: Dingboche View Point, Khumjung 56000, Nepal
The trek goes to the upper trail passing thru several Chortens, Mani walls and small villages. You will cross the Imja Khola and Pangboche village (3900m). Then the trial enters the Imja Valley and descends to Lobuche River. After a continuous climb Dingboche is reached.

Stop At: Dingboche, Dingboche, Eastern Region
Dingboche is a small village with one stop for acclimatization.
Duration: 12 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight lodge.

Day 7: Trek to Lobuche (4910m) [5 hours]

Pass By: Lobuche, Khumjung 56000, Nepal
The trail climbs towards Duglha thru Khumbu Khola Valley. En-route you will pass along Dusa, Phulung Karpo and reach Chola Lake. The trail then crosses a small bridge and ascends to Duglha. The trail still climbs up passing Chupki Larka and continues till reaching Lobuche.



Pass By: Lobuche Peak East, Khumjung 56000, Nepal
Lobuche peak lies closer to Khumbu Glacier with two peaks, the east & west.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight lodge.

Day 8: Hike to Everest Base Camp (5400m) and return Gorak Shep 7 hrs

Pass By: Gorak Shep, Khumjung 56000, Nepal
You will go thru many ups and downs in high altitude. After a steady hiking of about 3 hours you will reach EBC from where witness the Khumbu Glacier and icefall. Later on return to Gorakshep.


Stop At: Mount Everest, Sagarmatha National Park 00977 Nepal
Visit Everest base camp
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Everest Base Camp Trekking Route, Everest Base Camp Trekking Rte, Namche 56000, Nepal
Everest Base Camp is the starting point for climb up to Mt. Everest.
Duration: 30 minutes

Pass By: Everest Base Camp Trail, Khumjung 56000, Nepal
Everest Base Camp trek is the highest trekking route in the world.

Pass By: Khumbu, Khumbu, Sagarmatha Zone, Eastern Region
Khumbu is the Everest region where the trek is being done.

Stop At: Gorakshep, Khumjung 56000, Nepal
Gorekshep is the last stop for trek to Everest Base Camp.
Duration: 12 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight lodge.

Day 9: Hike to Kalapathar (5550m) & fly back to Kathmandu by helicopter in sharing helicopter.

Pass By: Gorakshep Viewpoint, Kala Pattar Ascent Trail, Khumjung 56000, Nepal
The last day of your trek and you will hike to Kalapathar popular for 360 degree panoramic views of the Khumbu mountains including Everest. After Kalapathar, you will fly back to Kathmandu on group sharing helicopter and transfer to your hotel.



Stop At: Kala Patthar, Sagarmatha National Park Nepal
View of Everest from Kalapattar
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Kala Patthar, Khumjung 56000, Nepal
Kala pathar is the popular Himalayan viewpoint.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Kala Pattar, 44600 Nepal
Kala pattar is the popular Himalayan viewpoint.
Duration: 30 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 10: Trip concludes

Pass By: Thamel, Kathmandu 44600 Nepal
After breakfast, you shall be transferred to the international airport to catch your flight back home or to your onward destination.

Pass By: Kathmandu 44600, Nepal
Kathmandu is the capital city of Nepal.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.