Meals

Three meals a day (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner) during the trek.

Others

All necessary paper works Sagarmatha National Park Entry Permit & Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality fees. Comprehensive medical supplies (first aid kit will be available). Shared helicopter ride from Gorakshep to Lukla. Arrangement of Emergency Helicopter service (paid by your Travel Insurance company). Use of sleeping bag, down Jacket, Duffel bag and walking Poles (if you don’t have your own, To be returned after the trip completed). Government taxes and official expenses. Everest base camp trekking map. Oxymeter to check your pulse and oxygen saturation and heart rate twice daily (Very useful to check Altitude Mountain Sickness(AMS) symptoms) Which will ensure you trek is in the safest hands possible for all levels of trekker. Assistant guide group size above 6+ person.

Flights

All domestic flights (From Kathmandu - Lukla and Lukla to Kathmandu) including airport departure tax and transfers.

Accommodation

2 nights’ standard accommodation in a 3-star hotel in Kathmandu on a twin sharing basis including 2 breakfasts. 10 nights of guest house accommodation during the trek on a twin-sharing basis.

Transport

Airport and Hotel pick up and drop off with our private vehicle.

Guide

A highly experienced, helpful, knowledgeable, friendly, English speaking well trained, Government license holder guide with all his salary, food, drinks, accommodation, transport and insurance.

Optional

The required number of local staff and porters to carry your luggage during the trek (We assign one porter for every two guests).

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Others

Meals whilst you are in Kathmandu. Nepal entry visa fee on arrival $25 USD for 15 days visa. International airfare. Your personal expenses. All the alcoholic and nonalcoholic cold and hot drinks on trek ( i.e. those you choose to purchase along the way and during evenings in the Tea Houses) All desserts sweet things like chocolate, cake, pie, pudding. Hot shower and battery charging on the tea houses. Tips for the guide, porter and driver (Tipping is expected).

Insurance

Personal Travel Insurance

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Day 1 Day 1: Arrive In Kathmandu (1,400 M) & Transfer To Hotel.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Arrive In Kathmandu (1,400 M) & Transfer To Hotel.

Our representative will pick you up at Kathmandu International Airport as per your flight time and then take you to your hotel. You will be given a short briefing regarding your trek and be introduced to your guide. Your hotel will be in Thamel – the tourist hub of Kathmandu and a wonderful place to explore with many cafes and shops.
Day 2 Day 2: Fly To Lukla (2804 M) From Kathmandu Or Manthali And Then, Trek To Phakding (2,610 M) – 3 To 4 Hours.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Fly To Lukla (2804 M) From Kathmandu Or Manthali And Then, Trek To Phakding (2,610 M) – 3 To 4 Hours.

Our Everest Base Camp (EBC) adventure begins after arriving at Tenzing Hillary Airport at Lukla and then trekking to Phakding. Our trek leads us through Chaurikharka Village before ascending to Dudh Koshi Ghat (2,530m/8,300ft) and then heads to Lukla and on finally to Phakding Village. At Phakding we will visit the Rimishung Monastery.
Day 3 Day 3: Trek From Phakding To Namche Bazaar (3,440M) Duration 5-6 Hours.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Trek From Phakding To Namche Bazaar (3,440M) Duration 5-6 Hours.

Today we follow the trail through the valley with the Dudh Kosi River at our side. We will cross the Dudh Kosi River on suspension bridges before having to climb higher before arriving at the small village of Jorsale in the Khumbu region – just south of Namche Bazaar.. After a two hour trek we will come to Namche and will have some exceptional views along the way, including Mt. Everest (Sagamartha in Nepali). You formally enter the Sagarmatha National Park at Jorsale where authorities will check your trekking permit. After another 5 or 6 hours of hard going we come to Namche Bazaar.
Day 4 Day 4: Acclimatization Day At Namche Bazaar.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Acclimatization Day At Namche Bazaar.

It is highly recommended by health experts to acclimatize before heading to higher elevations. On this day, we will explore Namche Bazaar and will trek to Syangboche, also known as Everest View, and visit nearby villages in order to stay active and better acclimatize.
Day 5 Day 5: Trek To Tengboche (3,860 M) – 5 Hours.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Trek To Tengboche (3,860 M) – 5 Hours.

Today it takes around 5 to 6 hours to reach Tengboche as the trail zigzags, taking us through many valleys before arriving at Kenjoma, where it connects with the path from Khumjung just before passing many Mani stones (stones inscribed with sacred Buddhist prayers). The views of Everest and Mt. Ama Dablam along this section of the trail are amazing. We will pass the small village of Sanasa at which point the path descends to Phunki Thanga (3250m) before a steep ascent through pine forests before arriving at Tengboche (3870m). Tengboche is famous for its magical views of many of the world’s tallest mountains, such as Kwangde (6187m), Tawachee (6542m), Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse (8501m), Amadablam, Kantega and Thamserku.
Day 6 Day 6: Trek To Dingboche (4,350 M) – 5 Hours.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Trek To Dingboche (4,350 M) – 5 Hours.

Today we follow the trail downhill on a 4 to 5 hour trek passing through forests before having to cross the Imja Khola (river) via the village of Pangboche, noticeable for its cultivated fields surrounded by rock walls. Tonight we stay at Dingboche
Day 7 Day 7: Acclimatization Hike To Nangkartshang Peak (5,083 M) – 4 Hours.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Acclimatization Hike To Nangkartshang Peak (5,083 M) – 4 Hours.

We will spend another day acclimatizing at Dingboche. We will trek up to a ridge above Dingboche and take in the magnificent panoramic close-up views of the snow-capped peaks: Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Island Peak, Cho Oyu and Makalu. In the north we can see more Himalayan peaks soaring above Khumbu Khola valley and Dingboche Village where we will stay the night.
Day 8 Day 8: Trek To Lobuche (4,910 M) – 5 Hours.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Trek To Lobuche (4,910 M) – 5 Hours.

It will take us about 5 to 6 hours to reach Lobuche, passing frozen rivers along the trail and where stone houses exist in this wild and cold region. Along the trail we can view the Khumbu Icefall, Pumori and many other peaks from the tops of the ridges.
Day 9 Day 9: Trek To Everest Base Camp (5,365 M) & Walk To Gorak Shep (5,180 M) – 8 Hours.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Trek To Everest Base Camp (5,365 M) & Walk To Gorak Shep (5,180 M) – 8 Hours.

We have a challenging day ahead of us as we cross the Khumbu Glacier and then head up to Everest Base Camp at an elevation of 5364 meters. Everest Base camp is the closest destination to Mt. Everest that can be reached without any mountaineering equipment. After taking a look around EBC we head back to Gorak Shep for the night.
Day 10 Day 10: Morning Hike To Kala Patthar (5,555 M) & Descend To Gorakshep (5,180 M) – 4 Hours. Shared Flight To Lukla (2,804 M) On Helicopter – 15 To 25 Minutes.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Morning Hike To Kala Patthar (5,555 M) & Descend To Gorakshep (5,180 M) – 4 Hours. Shared Flight To Lukla (2,804 M) On Helicopter – 15 To 25 Minutes.

The early morning trek to reach Kala Pathar (5550m) from Gorakshep will take about two hours. From Kala Pathar you will have clear and uninterrupted views of Mt.Everest and other soaring snow-covered peaks. The magnificent photos of Everest seen on the internet are taken from here. We then descend to Gorakshep - an easy downhill trek. At Gorak Shep we will stop for tea break before continuing on to Pheriche. From Pheriche, we head downhill some more to Lobuche where we take a helicopter ride back to Kathmandu.
Day 11 Day 11: Fly Back To Kathmandu Or Manthali From Lukla.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: Fly Back To Kathmandu Or Manthali From Lukla.

Lukla to Manthli flight– 20 minutes and same day drive to Kathmandu by shared tourist vehicle for 4 to 6 hours (Applicable for the peak trekking month of March, April, May, October and November)

Lukla to Kathmandu flight – 35 minutes and transfer to hotel by shared tourist vehicle which takes about 30 min (Applicable for the remaining months, except peak trekking months).

Helicopter Option: Instead of a regular plane flight, you have an option to take a shared helicopter flight (it’s not private chartered, so the cost is divided among the passengers) between Lukla and Kathmandu at USD 250 per person extra for one way in addition to the trip price. This cost is available only for those who do advance booking of the helicopter flight at least one week before the trip starts. The helicopter can take 5 passengers. Your guide will inform you about the time to leave for the airport one day before. The helicopter flights are scheduled from 6 AM to 1 PM. From the Lukla airport, you will reach Kathmandu within 40 to 60 mins depending upon the weather. This is a great option as you won’t have to worry about the Manthali to Kathmandu drive which takes around 4 to 6 hours depending on the traffic. Plus, the helicopters can fly in visibility as low as 1,500 meters when the weather isn’t favorable for the planes which need the visibility of 5,000 or more meters to fly.

You might want to stay a little more in Nepal. If you are looking for extending your trip, there are options such as a visit to Chitwan National Park, known for wildlife viewing and to Pokhara, considered one of the most beautiful cities of Nepal. You can also extend your trip to Tibet, India or Bhutan.

And, at the end of this day, we host a farewell dinner at a Nepali restaurant with cultural performances.

Read: During the peak trekking months (March, April, May, October and November), the ongoing flight operation to and from Manthali airport that was started from the trekking season of March 2019, will continue in the forthcoming years. Kathmandu can be reached within 4 to 6 hour drive from Manthali. Otherwise, except peak season, you can fly to Lukla directly from Kathmandu airport.
Day 12 Day 12: Transfer To The International Airport For Your Final Flight Departure.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 12: Transfer To The International Airport For Your Final Flight Departure.

Today is the end of your thrilling adventure to EBC and in the Sagarmatha National Park. A representative from Sherpa Expeditions Teams will take you to the airport, approximately 3 hours before your scheduled flight. On your way home you’ll have time to reflect on your journey and maybe plan your next adventure in Nepal.

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Ebc Trek With Heli Flight From Gorakshep – 12 Days

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Itinerary of your trip Ebc Trek With Heli Flight From Gorakshep – 12 Days

Day 1: Arrive In Kathmandu (1,400 M) & Transfer To Hotel.

Day 2: Fly To Lukla (2804 M) From Kathmandu Or Manthali And Then, Trek To Phakding (2,610 M) – 3 To 4 Hours.

Day 3: Trek From Phakding To Namche Bazaar (3,440M) Duration 5-6 Hours.

Day 4: Acclimatization Day At Namche Bazaar.

Day 5: Trek To Tengboche (3,860 M) – 5 Hours.

Day 6: Trek To Dingboche (4,350 M) – 5 Hours.

Day 7: Acclimatization Hike To Nangkartshang Peak (5,083 M) – 4 Hours.

Day 8: Trek To Lobuche (4,910 M) – 5 Hours.

Day 9: Trek To Everest Base Camp (5,365 M) & Walk To Gorak Shep (5,180 M) – 8 Hours.

Day 10: Morning Hike To Kala Patthar (5,555 M) & Descend To Gorakshep (5,180 M) – 4 Hours. Shared Flight To Lukla (2,804 M) On Helicopter – 15 To 25 Minutes.

Day 11: Fly Back To Kathmandu Or Manthali From Lukla.

Day 12: Transfer To The International Airport For Your Final Flight Departure.

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