Everest Base Camp Trek And Helicopter Back

Today you’ll be heading towards Namche Bazaar, also known as the "Sherpa capital". The trail today follows the bank of the milky glacial river Dudh Koshi, up to Monjo. In this section, you’ll be crossing across several suspension bridges, including the famous Hillary Suspension Bridge.

Following the trail, you’ll reach the Sagarmatha National Park entry, where get your permits inspected. A UNESCO world heritage site on the Mahalangur section of the great Himalaya Range. On the Northern side lies Tibet and on the east is Makalu Braun National Park and the southern boundary extends to the Dudh Koshi river. Trekking along the Dudh Koshi River you’ll reach the village of Jorsale. Next, ascend on an uphill section towards Namche Bazar. As you gain altitude brace yourself as you see Mount Everest in all its glory for the first time from Tope Danda.

Namche Bazar is the powerhouse of the Khumbu region. Some of the finest bakeries, cafés, restaurants, shops and the only ATM in the Everest Region can be found here. The 'Saturday Market' at Namche is well-known throughout all of Khumbu. Traders from all over the Everest region travel to Namche on Saturdays to exhibit their items at the Saturday Market. Interact with the friendly locals or hike up to any of the vantage points for stunning views of the Himalayas.

Overnight in Namche Bazaar.

After breakfast head into the trail, follow the rugged trail, and start ascending through a series of stone-paved stairs. Today’s trail is filled with mesmerizing vistas of Ama Dablam, Nuptse, Lhotse, and Mt. Everest. Following the path leads you through a mysterious and impenetrable jungle. As you progress on the trail cross the Phunki Tenga River on a suspension bridge from here the road turns zig-zag as the path increases in height following the trail, you’ll reach the settlement of Tengboche. As soon as you arrive in the village, check into your tea house.

Tengboche hamlet is located at the intersection of the Dudh Koshi and Imja Khola rivers. The village is recognized as the birthplace of Tenzing Norgay, the first person to ascend Mt. Everest with Sir Edmund Hillary. The area is largely populated by Buddhist Sherpas and has the region's oldest monastery.

After checking in head towards the Tengboche Monastery, which is located at an elevation of 3,860m/12,661ft. The Tengboche Monastery, also known as Dawa Choling Gompa, is well-known among locals, it is the largest monastery in Nepal's whole Khumbu area. It was built in the 1916s and is currently part of the Sagarmatha National Park's Sacred Sites Trail project.

Discover the old scriptures, sculptures, artwork, and wood carvings where virtually every square inch of the building is covered with beautiful designs. Where monks chant sacred text and prayers invoking gods and with scents of aromatic plants, pines with their anesthetizing powers. Explore the monastery rotted in Tibetan Lamaism perched on the Himalayan mountain chain.

Overnight in Tengboche.

Today’s trail ascends and takes you through a deep wilderness of birch, conifer, and rhododendron forests with magnificent views of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam on the backdrop. Follow the trail and reach the settlement of Debuche and then cross the Imja River, then take the upper Pangboche trail. On route witness the grand beauty of the Pangboche Monastery on the backdrop of rugged mountain terrain. Continue your journey to the Imja Valley and the Lobuche River before ascending towards Dingboche.

The settlement of Dingboche has various vantage points offering majestic views of mountain ranges and Imja Khola Valley. Once you reach Dingboche head towards your accommodation and rest.

Overnight in Dingboche

Today, you’ll begin the trek surrounded by the majestic Himalayas. As you get closer to Dusa, the valley begins to shrink, you'll walk past the site of the first successful Everest Expedition, which took place in 1953. As you continue on the trek, you can see Mt. Pumori, wave your goodbyes to Mt. Pumori as the route lowers and curves, cross a stream and continue to Duglha, a little settlement with a long strand of prayer flags spanning the valley.

Next, ascend towards the Khumbu Glacier's steep terminal ridge, as you reach Chupki Lhara, a ridge with amazing mountain vistas, the route traverse through rock wall slopes. The ridge's peak is covered in prayer flags and stones that serve as memorial shrines for climbers who perished on Mt. Everest. As you proceed towards the trail you’ll come face to face with numerous huge peaks and the route descends towards the Khumbu Glacier moraine. With views of Khumbutse, Lingtren, Pumori, and Mahalangur Himal, Mt. Nuptse as you pass the Khumbu Glacier. Following the trail, you’ll reach the village of Lobuche.

Overnight in Lobuche.

Today is the day you have been waiting for. The hike to Everest Base Camp is not extremely challenging, you do, however, have to traverse a glacier trail, rugged sections where there is often a lot of meandering. Observe the beautifully rounded ice towers on the top half of the Khumbu glacier as you approach base camp and gasp at the amazing melt patterns of the glacier.

The Everest Base Camp is a sight to see, from the base camp, you get spectacular views of the Nuptse, Khumbuste, and Pumori mountains, after basking in the mountains retrace your steps back towards Gorak Shep.

After a brief rest at Gorak Shep, you’ll be heading on a helicopter ride to Lukla. Soaring high and getting a different perspective of the world's highest mountain ranges. Once you land at Lukla head towards your tea house and celebrate the last day in the mountains.

Overnight in Lukla.

Today you'll board an early morning flight to Kathmandu. You may rest or do souvenir shopping after you arrive in Kathmandu. In the evening, join in for a special farewell dinner to mark the successful conclusion of your adventure with your trekking guide and our representative.

Overnight in Kathmandu

NOTE: All of the aforementioned trekking hours are approximations and should only be used as a general guideline.