Max. Altitude
5,364 m
Best Season
Mar-May & Oct- Dec
Activity
Trekking
Start / End Point
Kathmandu/Kathmandu
Overview of Short Everest Base Camp Heli Trek Return to KTM – 8 Days
Short Everest Base Camp Heli Return Trek to KTM Â is a newly introduced 8-day helicopter return trek by Life Himalaya Trekking. It is a much different lodge trekking package than others since Helicopters are returned to Lukla from the Gorakshep.
Our team has come up with this new idea to provide successful and quality service to the trekkers so that they could have a better holiday in Nepal. Everest Base Camp Heli's Return Trek to KTM starts with the early morning Kathmandu to Lukla flight.
The flight is by plane or by helicopter as it is optional and can be changed accordingly according to our guest’s demands.
Entering the Everest trekking region; Our Short Everest Base Camp Heli Return Trek to KTM  starts towards the Everest base camp passing through the most popular local villages Phakding, Namche Bazaar which is the capital of the Everest region, Tengboche monastery which is the oldest monastery, and the largest holy place for Tibetan and Sherpa.
You can see the Sherpa people praying in the morning and evening, chanting different mantras. They believe that chanting mantra will purify their soul and bring inner peace. On the way to EBC, you’ll find shops and restaurants open, small Sherpa children playing footballs in the streets, Yaks, and mules carrying loads of trekkers for the trek, and the expedition can be seen on the way to Everest Base Camp.
Highlights of Short Everest Base Camp Heli Trek Return to KTM
- Scenic 360-degree helicopter view of Everest region.
- Beautiful rhododendron forest along with other fauna and flora of Sagarmatha national park.
- Best Lodge accommodation & full board meals throughout the trek.
- Helicopter return flight tour back Near Everest Base camp (Gorakchep) to KTM
- Thrilling and entertaining 30 min flight to Lukla from Kathmandu.
- Experience the oldest Buddhist monastery in the world, the Tengboche monastery.
- Reach the base of the world’s highest mountain Everest
Short Everest Base Camp Heli Trek Return to KTM Itinerary
01
Flight to Lukla and trek to Phakding
Enjoy the scenic, exciting and thrilling flight to the gateway of Everest, Lukla. It is one of the extreme and beautiful airports and is surrounded by amazing landscapes. You can even charter a helicopter to Lukla from KTM if you want to have an easy flight and you also don’t have to worry about the ever-changing weather of the Himalayas. After reaching Luka you will meet with the porters and have lunch and start your trek to Phakding.
Overnight in Royal Sherpa Resort or Beer Garden Hotel
Meal Included: Breakfast, Lunch Dinner
Maximum Altitude
3,440 m.
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Trek Duration
5 hours Trek
Accomodations
Lodge
02
Trek to Namche Bazaar
Our day begins with morning breakfast. Then, we continue our trail to Namche Bazaar with several villages, teahouses, etc. on our way. We will also get the chance to see yaks and mules, other trekkers, and scenic views of landscapes, suspension bridges, rivers, waterfall etc. We will check in to Sagarmatha National park on this day and also see some snow-capped mountains along the way.
Overnight stay at the Hotel Namche or Himalayan Culture Home.
Meal Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Maximum Altitude
3,440 m.
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Trek Duration
6 hours Trek
Accomodations
Lodge
03
Acclimatization day at Namche Bazaar
The third day is a rest day, where we will spend our day at Namche Bazaar. Climbing high and sleeping low is considered a good way to acclimatize with your body and get rid of altitude sickness. After lunch, we will short hike towards Everest view hotel- the highest altitude placed Luxury Hotel in the world to see the close-up views of Mt. Ama Dablam (6,812 m) and panoramic view of the world highest mountains including Mt. Everest. Then we back from there and visitors enjoy beautiful Namche or take a rest and prepare for the next day.
Overnight stay at the Hotel Namche or Himalayan Culture Home.
Meal Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Maximum Altitude
3,440 m.
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accomodations
Lodge
04
Trek to Tengboche
After breakfast, we start off for a pleasant walk until we arrive at Punki village where we have our lunch and walk 2-3 hrs. to reach Tengboche. Tengboche Monastery is located here which is the oldest monastery in the world. We could see the young monks singing, dancing and praying. Â Tengboche village has some close point to observe the highest summit in the world.
Overnight stay at Himalayan Culture Home or Hotel Paradise.Â
Meal Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Maximum Altitude
3,867 m.
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Trek Duration
6 hours Trek
Accomodations
Lodge
05
Trek to Dingboche
After breakfast, our day begins with a pleasant walking through the several Mani walls, typical villages, and several Chortens. We enjoy our lunch at imja village with some of the extraordinary views of Ama-Dablam. We can see barley and potato planted at the land near the villages. The Dingboche village is also known as the gateway to Island peak.
Overnight stay at Hotel Tashi Dilekh or Good Luck Hotel.Â
Meal Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Maximum Altitude
4,410 m.
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Trek Duration
6 hours Trek
Accomodations
Lodge
06
Trek to Lobuche
The terrain gets rockier and rockier and the trees are not seen anymore. We can see some sculpture made for the memory of dead people. We can also see praying flags and yaks during the trail. Walking is so tiring in the Himalayan region of Nepal and we reach to Lobuche for the overnight. Lobuche is a small settlement area make for the trekkers to EBC
Overnight stay at Hotel National Park or Hotel Mother Earth
Meal Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Maximum Altitude
4,930 m.
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Trek Duration
6 hours Trek
Accomodations
Lodge
07
Trek to Everest base camp and overnight to Gorakshep
This will be the most important and memorable day of the whole trek. We can be able to be at the base of the world highest mountain Mt. Everest (8848m) we can observe the 360-degree view of Everest, Pumori, Lhotse, Nuptse and many more mountains around Everest. Then we return back to Gorakshep and spend our night.
Overnight stay at Hotel Everest Inn or Hotel Yeti.Â
Meal Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Maximum Altitude
5,364 m.
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Trek Duration
8 hours Trek
Accomodations
Lodge
08
Hike to Kalapathar in the early morning and helicopter flight back to KTM
Early in the morning, we hike to Kalapathar for a better view of the mighty Himalayans in the region. Then return back to Lukla with a scenic helicopter ride. Then return back to KTM by flight on a plane or by Helicopter as your will.
Maximum Altitude
5,644 m.
Meals
Breakfast
Trek Duration
2 hours Trek
Accomodations
Hotel
Transportation
1 hour Flight
Required Equipments for Trekking in Nepal
- Breathable Underwear
- Sports Bra
- Base Layers
- Trekking Shirts
- Trekking Trousers and Shorts
- Fleece Jacket
- Down jacket (insulated jacket)
- Windcheater (water proof)
- Sun protection Hat
- Headband or Beanie
- Scarf or neckband
- Gloves (inner and outer )
- Hiking Boots
- Trekking Shoes
- Hiking Socks
- Thermal Socks
- Gaiters
- Duffel Bag
- Day pack
- Sleeping Bag
- Trekking poles
- Sunglasses
- Hydration bladder or Water bottle
- Head Lamps
- Batteries
- Personal towel
- Swiss army knife
- Sun lotion
- Medical & first-aid kit
- Woolen socks
- Waterproof jacket
- Lip Guard
- Insulated pants
- Baby wipers
Required Equipments for Climbing in Nepal
- Water bottle
- Batteries and bulbs
- Flashlight
- Personal towel
- Swiss army knife
- Rucksack
- Sun lotion
- Medical & first-aid kit
- Sewing kit
- Polypropylene/wool socks
- Other required equipment
- Sleeping bag
- Down Jacket
- Waterproof jacket
- Trekking shoes/boots
- Camp shoes
- Jumperorpile jacket
- Hiking pants
- Hiking shirts
- Full–sleeves shirt
- T-shirts
- Sun hat
- Gloves
- Woolen hat
- Long underwear
- Goggles or sun glasses
- Gaiters
- Sun block for lips
- Light cotton socks
- Mountain trekking boots
- Woolen socks to wear with boots
- Nylon wind breaker
- Insulated pants
- Nylon wind pants
- Long sleeved cotton/woolen shirts
- Sun hat
- Long cotton hiking shorts
- Fleece/wool for climbing
- Lightweight fleece
- Sleeping pad (karri mat) or thermarest
- Down high altitude sleeping bag
- Down jacket/trousers/vest
- Light cotton athletic socks and wool socks
- Water proof climbing jacket
- Head torch/batteries/bulbs
- Climbing sunglasses
- Lightweight thermal/insulated ski gloves
- Sun screen
- Warm climbing trousers
- Wool long underwear
- Other required equipment
- Climbing boots
- Gaiters
- Ice axe
- Harness
- Crampons
- Karabiners
- Tapes/slings
- Snow bars
- Ice screws
- Rock pegs
- Deadmen
- Crash hat
- Day bag
- Rucksack
- Lip salve
- T-shirts
- Ascenders
- Ascenders
- Kit bag
Whats Included
- Airport pick up and drops international and domestic with private transport
- Complete departure information, about the trek, flight ticket, guide, altitude sickness, and reconfirmation and extend visa service (if necessary) and extra tour service before the trek starts.
- Flight from Kathmandu to Lukla.
- Helicopter Flight from Everest base camp to Lukla & KTM
- Flight from Kathmandu to Lukla for members and involved staffs & Luggage allowed only 10 kg big bag & 5 kg hand carry.
- Best Lodge accommodation & full board meals throughout the trek.
- As per group size experience, government license holder trek guide, helpful and friendly strong, porters (1 porter for 2 people) and their food, accommodation, salary, equipment, transportation, accidental insurance for all staff.
- Warm Down jacket and seasonal sleeping bag will be provided during the EBC trekking (the down jacket and sleeping bag are to be returned after the trip )
- TIMS fee- Trekkers’ Information Management System (Please bring 3 passport-size photos for permits)
- Sagarmatha National Park entry fee
- Mt. Everest Community Development Fee
- Life Himalaya trekking bag/duffel bag, t-shirt, and Everest base camp trekking map.
- First Aid kits for the staff and the groups including Oximeter to check pulse and heartbeat in high altitude
- Waterdrop purifier for safe drinking water
- Services coordination for emergency and rescue operations
- All Government taxes &Â service charges
- Farewell Dinner in a reputed traditional Nepali cultural restaurant.
- Achievement Certificate.
Whats Excluded
- Travel insurance which covers 6000,m emergency Rescue and Evacuation.
- Kathmandu hotel.
- International airfare.
- Nepal entry visa charge.
- All beverages and others personal expenses.
- Snacks and other personal expenses.
- Battery charge, hot showers, internet & international phone calls.
- Tips for Guide, Porter and Drivers.
- Service not mentioned above.
Short Everest Base Camp Heli Trek Return to KTM - Essential Information
Information about Short Everest Base Camp Heli Return Trek to KTM
During this Short Everest Base Camp Heli Return Trek to KTM, you will get to know different interesting facts about the local Sherpa community and their cultures, and the historical and religious importance of each and every place you visit during the eight days helicopter short trek on Everest.
You will also get the chance to walk through the dense rhododendron forest of Sagarmatha National Park, which is listed as a World Heritage site by UNESCO. You will also get to know about the geographical and climatic conditions of the high altitude of the Himalayas of Nepal.
08 days Short Everest Base Camp Heli Return Trek to KTM Â offers dazzling views of the Himalayas, astonishing landscape, frozen lakes, glaciers, spectacular snow-capped peaks, traditional mountain villages, Old Buddhist monasteries, natural scenarios, and many more hidden surprises.
08 days short Everest trekking can be done at any time of the year but the best seasons for the trekking in Everest region is (March-May) spring and autumn (September-November). A normal physically and mentally fit person can easily reach the Everest Base Camp. EBC short trek package is for people with short holidays in Nepal who want to make a lifetime Himalaya trekking.
Life Himalaya trekking always provides a short Everest Base Camp Heli return trek to KTM itinerary, and quality service by providing local, experienced, and literate guides and porters.
Our team will do its best effort to provide you with the best possible accommodations and facilities. We can make our Everest short hiking itinerary as flexible as it can be so that you can complete the Everest Base Camp Heli return trek to KTM in a comfortable manner. You can also choose 7 day EBCÂ trek and 9 day EBC trek according to your time.
Jimie Yoder
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