
10 Days Everest Base Camp Trek with Helicopter Return – Short, Scenic, and Epic
10 Days Everest Base Camp Trek Highlights:
Itinerary for 10 Days Everest Base Camp Trek :
Upon your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, one of our representatives will greet you . You will be transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is free for personal activities. Overnight in Kathmandu.
Now starts your 10 Days Everest Base Camp Trek , wake up at 4:30 AM for tea and request a packed breakfast from the hotel. Be ready by 5 AM at the hotel lobby for your transfer to the airport. Enjoy a scenic flight from Kathmandu to Lukla (2827m), landing after approximately 40 minutes. Our caretaker will assist with your luggage. Walk down to the Dudh Koshi River and follow the main path to Namche Bazaar. After passing through Ghat (2550m), arrive at Phakding for an overnight stay in a tea house.
Note: Lukla’s weather is unpredictable. In case of bad weather, flights may be delayed or canceled. If canceled, you will need to return to the hotel. Transportation and accommodation for this night are not included and will incur additional costs. If the weather clears the next day, you will catch either the 3rd or 4th flight to Lukla. If weather conditions persist, helicopter flights may be an option for your 10 Days Everest Base Camp Trek, with costs quoted by the airlines on the same day. The total cost for a helicopter flight is approximately 400 USD, with an additional 250 USD added to your Lukla flight ticket
Another day start your 10 Days Everest Base Camp Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar. Cross the river and trek through rhododendron and blue pine forests, especially stunning during spring. Pass through Benkar and enjoy views of Kusum Kanguru (6369m) and Thamserku (6623m). The trail becomes more challenging with a steep climb to Namche Bazaar. Arrive at the confluence of the Dudh Koshi and Bhote Koshi rivers, cross a suspension bridge, and ascend to Namche Bazaar. Enjoy panoramic views of Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, and Taweche. Overnight in a tea house.
Spend the day acclimatizing in Namche Bazaar. Explore the village and enjoy the breathtaking views of the Khumbu peaks and Everest. After breakfast, you can trek to Thami (3810m) over the Bhote Khola River Valley or visit the Sagarmatha National Park to see protected flora and fauna. Overnight in a tea house.
The another day again your 10 Days Everest Base Camp Trek, descend through the Khumjung area and follow the main path to Everest at Shanasa. Continue to Trashinga and cross the Dudh Koshi at Phunkitenga (3250m). The trail ascends through fir, black juniper, pine, and rhododendron forests to Tengboche Monastery. Enjoy views of Ama Dablam, Kantega, and Mt. Everest. The hike will take around 5 hours. Overnight in a tea house.
Trek through the forest of birch, juniper, fir, and rhododendron at Debouche. The trail ascends steadily, with increasing elevation throughout the day. Cross the Imja Khola and pass through Pangboche, where you can see Ama Dablam. Continue climbing through alpine hillsides before crossing the Imja Khola again to reach Dingboche. Overnight in a tea house.
Spend the day resting in Dingboche to acclimate to the high altitude. Optionally, you can hike to Chhukung Valley, though it is not mandatory. Overnight in a tea house.
Leave Dingboche and ascend to the Khumbu Glacier. After an hour, the path climbs to the moraine at Dughla. Continue steeply to the crest of the moraine. The trail flattens on the west side of the moraine before arriving at Lobuche. Overnight in a tea house.
Today is the most challenging and significant day of the trek. Follow the Khumbu Glacier to Everest Base Camp (5360m), the closest point to Mt. Everest without mountaineering equipment. Enjoy the stunning view of the Khumbu Icefall. Return to Gorakshep for an overnight stay in a tea house.
This is last day of your 10 Days Everest Base Camp Trek, wake up early and hike to Kalapattar (5550m) for breathtaking views of Pumori (7,145m), Khumbutse (6,623m), Lingtren (6,697m), and Changtse (7,750m). Return to Kathmandu via helicopter on a shared basis. Overnight in Kathmandu.
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10 Days Everest Base Camp Trek:
Cost Includes:
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off services.
- Accommodation in lodges or tea houses operated by local Nepalese families, with shared twin rooms and outdoor toilet facilities.
- National park entrance fees.
- Trekkers Information Management System (TIMS) and National Park Entry Permits.
- An experienced, helpful, and friendly guide, and porters (one porter for every two people; if you are traveling alone, you will need to pay an additional $300 USD for a porter).
- Main meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) during the trek.
- All transportation, including domestic flights and airport taxes.
- Domestic flight ticket (KTM-LUK) and domestic airport tax.
- Shared helicopter flight from Gorakshep to Kathmandu.
Cost Excludes
- Khumbu Pasanglhamu Rural Municipality permit (Rs 3000 per person).
- Personal travel insurance covering helicopter rescue and medical expenses.
- Personal trekking equipment (sleeping bag rated for -15°C, down jacket, trekking shoes, sunglasses, sunscreen, gloves, trekking poles).
- The domestic flight to Lukla includes a luggage allowance of 12 kg; any additional weight will incur an extra charge of Rs 100 per kg.
- If you arrive early or depart late outside of the trek dates, or if you return to Kathmandu early due to any issue, additional accommodation costs will not be covered.
- The trip includes only one round-trip airport transfer to and from Lukla; any additional transfers due to weather issues will be at your expense.
- Personal expenses.
- Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, soups.
- Sweets like chocolate and desserts.
- Hot showers during the trek.
- Tips for the guide and porter, at your discretion based on your satisfaction with their service.
- Any other costs not specifically mentioned in the package details.
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