Everest Base Camp Heli Trek

Just landed. After completion of your custom and visa formalities at Kathmandu Airport (TIA), you will be met by our office representative who will transfer you to your respective pre-chosen hotel. He/she will also assist you in checking into hotel. Spend rest of the day on your own. You can also take time to check with the packing list once again and buy/hire any if something is missing. Overnight in Kathmandu. Accommodation: Hotel

We have to board an early morning plane to Lukla today for the start of our trek. Icicles Adventure representative transfers you to the airport. You can feast your eyes on best Himalayan views if you are at the left side window of the small aircraft. At Lukla, further crew (porters) are met waiting for us, we may watch around with a cup of tea while the porters arrange the baggage to carry. Gradual ascents, enjoying much of riverside walk along the hill crossing a suspension bridge couple of times we reach Phakding. Walking Time: 3-4 hours Accommodation: Local lodge

It’s wise to begin the day early to take opportunity of perfect morning temperature, weather and views. Mt. Thamserku welcomes us from the northern side across the hill and also we get to enjoy awesome views of landscapes. We enter Sagarmatha National Park where our TIMS and trekking permits are checked and we get ahead encircling huge mani stone just next to gate. Its mostly downhill walk until we reach river ground level next to Dudh Koshi river. Then-after we hike grueling uphill, cross beautiful iconic Hillary suspension bridge and finally arrive at Namche Bazaar later on the day. We stay overnight at one of the quality lodges in Namche Bazaar. Walking Time: 5-6 hours Accommodation: Local lodge