Accommodation

Three-night’s standard twin sharing Hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast. Trekking Lodge (Tea House) accommodation during the trek.

Meals

Three meals a day (Breakfast, lunch, and dinner) during the trek. Fresh fruit every evening after dinner.

Flights

Kathmandu-Lukla- flight with private airport transfer and domestic airport tax. Gorakshep to Kathmandu by Sharing a helicopter

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.

Others

All necessary paperwork including Sagarmatha National Park Entry Permit & Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality fees. A highly experienced, helpful, knowledgeable, friendly, English-speaking well trained, Government license holder guide with all his salary, food, drinks, accommodation, transport, and insurance. Comprehensive medical supplies (first aid kit will be available). 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 trip completed). Sherpa Expedition and Trekking T-shirt Government taxes and official expenses. Everest base camp trekking route map. Trip achievement certificate after the successful trip completion. Oxygen meter to check your pulse and oxygen saturation and heart rate twice daily (Very useful to check Altitude Mountain Sickness(AMS) symptoms) which will ensure your health during the trek. Assistant guide for groups of 8 or more people.

Transport

Airport picks up and transports by private Car/Jeep. Guided Kathmandu sightseeing tour with private car/jeep.

Optional

Strong, helpful Sherpa porters with proper safety equipment and walking equipment, his salary, food, accommodation, and insurance (one porter for two people).

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Insurance

Personal Travel Insurance

Others

Meals whilst you are in Kathmandu - lunch, and dinner. Nepal entry visa fee (easy to obtain the visa on arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport – Kathmandu). $25 USD for 15-day visa. Personal travel and medical insurance. International airfare. Your personal expenses. All the alcoholic and nonalcoholic cold and hot drinks on the 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 at the tea houses. Tips for the guide, porter, and driver (tipping is expected) Kathmandu sightseeing monument entrance fees($30 USD per person) Excess baggage of more than 10 kg for Lukla flight. Please be advised that if you need to return early from the trek due to reasons such as sickness, unfavorable weather conditions, personal issues, itinerary modifications, or any other unforeseen circumstances, the following conditions apply: - Any payments made for flights, hotel accommodations, mountain room bookings, meals, and related expenses are nonrefundable. - You will be required to cover the costs of hotel stays, meals, and other expenses in Kathmandu independently. Additionally, please note that during the months of March to May and September to November, all flights will depart from Ramechhap. It will be necessary for you to make a 4-5 hour drive from Kathmandu to Ramechhap in order to catch your flight. Kindly consider these terms and arrangements carefully before commencing your trek. Should you have any inquiries or require further information, please do not hesitate to contact us for assistance. Your cooperation and understanding are greatly appreciated.

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Day 1 Day 1: Arrival At Kathmandu And Transfer To Hotel (1,350M)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Arrival At Kathmandu And Transfer To Hotel (1,350M)

Welcome to Kathmandu, a city full of vibrant markets, bustling streets, colorful temples, and grand pagodas. Our guide will meet you at the airport and take you to our hotel. The remainder of the day you will have an opportunity to familiarize yourself with the shopping areas closest to your hotel and catch up on shopping for equipment. In the evening, our tour guide will give you a brief introduction and provide valuable information about the trek.
Day 2 Day 2: Sightseeing Around Kathmandu Valley.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Sightseeing Around Kathmandu Valley.

Today we visit many historical and well-known sites in Kathmandu. Our guide will take you to the famous Pashupatinath Temple, one of the holiest Hindu temples in the world: The pagoda-shaped temple of Lord Shiva is visited by thousands of people every year. We will also visit the Boudhanath Stupa a place where pilgrims – both Buddhist and Hindu. This is one of the major Buddhist shrines in the world. Another place we visit is the famous Swoyambhunath Temple – also known as the monkey temple. Finally, we get to see the well known Durbar Square with its unique architecture and temples.
Day 3 Day 3: Fly To Lukla (2,804M) & Trek To Phakding (2,640M) Duration 4-5 Hours.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Fly To Lukla (2,804M) & Trek To Phakding (2,640M) Duration 4-5 Hours.

After an early morning start, you will be picked up at the hotel by our guide who will take you to the domestic terminal of Kathmandu airport. The flight from Kathmandu to Lukla takes around 35 minutes, time enough to take in the spectacular views of the Himalayas. After landing at Tenzing-Hilary airport you will meet your porter who will carry your luggage. You then begin your journey with a relatively easy trek passing a Kani (ceremonial gatehouse) before the trail descends then leads above Kyangma village with its large gompa (monastery) and school. We then continue to Cheplung village where the trail passes through community forest within sight of the Dudh Koshi River. After crossing the suspension bridge you climb across the ridge to Ghat and then passes a school and complex of Mani walls, Chortens and prayer wheels. After a short walk from Ghat, we reach Phakding. Overnight at a mountain lodge. Breakfast, lunch & dinner Included.
Day 4 Day 4: Trek From Phakding To Namche Bazaar (3,440M) Duration 5-6 Hours.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Trek From Phakding To Namche Bazaar (3,440M) Duration 5-6 Hours.

After breakfast, the trek crosses several suspension bridges over the Dudh Kosi River before passing through Tok-Tok, Bhenkar, and Monjo and then arriving at Sagarmatha National Park entrance gate where you will be required to buy a permit. After following the river bed for a few hours and after the last Hillary suspension bridge, there is a steep uphill trek to Namche Bazaar. Namche has a good selection of restaurants, a cyber café, pubs, post office, an ATM and banks. Breakfast, lunch & dinner included.
Day 5 Day 5: Acclimatization Day At Namche Bazaar (Hike To Everest View Hotel) Duration 3-4 Hours.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Acclimatization Day At Namche Bazaar (Hike To Everest View Hotel) Duration 3-4 Hours.

This idyllic town is an ideal place for"acclimatization". Health specialists recommend we spend the day being active, rather than sitting idle. From Namche it is possible to take a short hike to Everest View Resort, Thame, visit Khunde or relax and explore Namche Bazaar. Namche Bazaar is the main center of the Everest (Khumbu) region and has government offices, ATMs, internet cafes, shops, restaurants, bakery, and a colorful market each Friday evening and Saturday. A short trek of only a hundred metres will help us to properly acclimatize. Our guides will also take us to the Tourist Visitor Center near the headquarters of the Sagarmatha National Park where we can observe an assortment of relics related to the first mountaineers to climb Everest, Sherpa culture and discover the varied plant and animal life of the Everest region. Breakfast, lunch & dinner included.
Day 6 Day 6: Trek To Tengboche (3,870 M) Duration 5-6 Hours.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Trek To Tengboche (3,870 M) Duration 5-6 Hours.

The trek continues along the rapid flowing glacial waters of the Dudh Kosi with magnificent views of the mountains (Mt. Everest, Lhoste, Taboche peak, Amadablam. You eventually reach an altitude of 3,800 meters at Tengboche. At the Tengboche monastery are unbelievably ornate wall hangings, a 20-foot sculpture of various poses of the Buddha and musical instruments and robes of the Lamas. Our group will be taken to observe a prayer ceremony, either in the evening or in the morning, depending on how the trekking goes this day. Breakfast, lunch & dinner included.
Day 7 Day 7: Trek To Dingboche (4,460M) Duration 5-6 Hours.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Trek To Dingboche (4,460M) Duration 5-6 Hours.

The trek from Tengboche to Dingboche is only a short distance which we will most likely complete in the afternoon. The last hill into Dingboche, and at this high altitude, is challenging!. The trail then heads to the village of Somare (4020m) and then to Orsho, both of which have lodged. Later the trail divides, with the left trail heading up to Pheriche before crossing a suspension bridge and a steep climb to the village of Dingboche (4460m) with many good guesthouses. Breakfast, lunch & dinner included.
Day 8 Day 8: Acclimatization Day At Dingboche And Hike To Chukkung Valley (4730M) Duration 4-5 Hours.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Acclimatization Day At Dingboche And Hike To Chukkung Valley (4730M) Duration 4-5 Hours.

It is sensible to spend another day acclimatizing before heading to higher altitudes. One way of doing this is to hike up to Chukkung Valley (4730m) and on to Island Peak (Imja Tes). Above Dingboche is Nagkartshang Gompa (a strenuous trek takes around 2 to 3 hours), or alternatively head to Pheriche for an afternoon lecture on altitude sickness. The trail to Chhukung leaves Dingboche heading to Bibr (4570m) and is surrounded by fabulous mountain Peaks: Taboche, Nuptse, Lhotse, the enormous flute-shaped pass of Amphu Laptsa Pass, Ama Dablam. Chukkung has several lodges and is the most popular spot for those climbing Island Peak. If trekkers feel better acclimatized they can head up a grassy slope towards the peak of Chukkung Ri (5550m) for a magnificent view of Makalu. Breakfast, lunch & dinner included.
Day 9 Day 9: Trek To Lobuche (4,900 Meters) Duration 5-6 Hours.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Trek To Lobuche (4,900 Meters) Duration 5-6 Hours.

After breakfast, our trek starts with an easy walk towards Thukla before crossing the steep terminal moraine of the Khumbu Glacier and then passing through the boulder-strewn slopes as we ascend Chupki Lhara where we find clusters of stones with prayer flags placed by Sherpas as a memorial to Scott Fischer (American mountaineer), 10-time Everest summiteer Babu Chiri Sherpa (Nepalese Sherpa mountain guide) who perished on a mission to climb Mt. Everest. The path then continues to the Khumbu Glacier moraine and before us are many beautiful mountain peaks - Khumbutse, Lingtren, and Mahalangur Himal. We stay overnight in Lobuche. Breakfast,lunch & dinner included.
Day 10 Day 10: Trek To Gorak Shep (5,180M) Trek To Ebc & Overnight Stay At Gorekshep Duration 7-8 Hours.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Trek To Gorak Shep (5,180M) Trek To Ebc & Overnight Stay At Gorekshep Duration 7-8 Hours.

We commence our trek to Mt. Everest Base Camp through the vast Gorak-Shep. Along the trail, we pass the Indian army mountaineers’ memorials. At this point the path can be confusing, so following your guide is important. The thin air at this high altitude can be exhausting. We traverse rocky dunes, moraine, and streams before reaching the Mt. Everest Base Camp. From Everest Base Camp you will see some of the world’s highest peaks, in stark contrast to the gray surroundings - especially in the spring. Before we are Khumbuste, Nuptse, and Pumori. We will then head back to Gorak Shep. Breakfast Lunch & Dinner Included.
Day 11 Day 11: Hike To Kalapattar (5545M/18188Ft) – Gorekshep – Kathmandu By Helicopter
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: Hike To Kalapattar (5545M/18188Ft) – Gorekshep – Kathmandu By Helicopter

An early start to the day will be rewarded with unforgettable sunrise views from Kala Pathar – a photographer’s paradise! Mount Everest and other gigantic peaks will be in-your-face! After spending some time here to capture the views we will head back down to Gorakshep for a well-deserved breakfast. After breakfast, we will prepare for the scenic helicopter flight back to Kathmandu taking in some glorious views of the surrounding Himalayan Mountains. Overnight stay at 3-star hotel.
Day 12 Day 12: Transfer To The International Airport For Your Final Departure.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

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

Your adventure comes to an end today – but your memories will last a lifetime! Our company representative will take you to the airport approximately 3 hours before your scheduled flight. On your way home you’ll have plenty of time to plan your nearest next adventure and explore the most magnificent mountains of Nepal.

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Itinerary of your trip Everest Base Camp Trek With Chopper Return

Day 1: Arrival At Kathmandu And Transfer To Hotel (1,350M)

Day 2: Sightseeing Around Kathmandu Valley.

Day 3: Fly To Lukla (2,804M) & Trek To Phakding (2,640M) Duration 4-5 Hours.

Day 4: Trek From Phakding To Namche Bazaar (3,440M) Duration 5-6 Hours.

Day 5: Acclimatization Day At Namche Bazaar (Hike To Everest View Hotel) Duration 3-4 Hours.

Day 6: Trek To Tengboche (3,870 M) Duration 5-6 Hours.

Day 7: Trek To Dingboche (4,460M) Duration 5-6 Hours.

Day 8: Acclimatization Day At Dingboche And Hike To Chukkung Valley (4730M) Duration 4-5 Hours.

Day 9: Trek To Lobuche (4,900 Meters) Duration 5-6 Hours.

Day 10: Trek To Gorak Shep (5,180M) Trek To Ebc & Overnight Stay At Gorekshep Duration 7-8 Hours.

Day 11: Hike To Kalapattar (5545M/18188Ft) – Gorekshep – Kathmandu By Helicopter

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

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