Trip Overview
This 11-day Everest Base Camp Heli Trek will take you to the foot of the majestic mountain. This expedition include hiking to the base of Mount Everest and taking a helicopter from Gorakshep back to Kathmandu. You will arrive in Tenzing-Hillary Airport, Lukla, one of the highest airports in the world, at an altitude of 2860 meters, on this trip.
The hiking routes go past hills, valleys, forests, and suspension bridges. The thrilling scenes through the traditional Khumbu Valley settlement will also astound you. See the forest’s fauna, the expansive scenery, and the magnificent vistas of Ama Dablam, Makalu, Pumori, and other places.
The main hub of the Everest Base Camp Trek for this particular journey is Namche Bazar. You experience nature as it truly is when you pass through the Sagarmatha National Park. Explore the traditional Sherpa community and discover more about their way of life and culture high in the mountains. A panoramic view of all the mountain ranges can be obtained by climbing Kala Patthar. The Everest View Hotel, which has 360-degree views of Mount Everest and is the highest hotel in the world, is one of the Namche’s attractions. A popular hiking site is Mount Everest Base Camp, which you should visit as well. Experience the thrill of having reached the foot of the highest mountain on Earth and be in awe of the expansive panorama.
Take a helicopter ride back to Kathmandu after your hiking adventure is over, leaving the mountains in the background. This entire experience has been unparalleled in its thrill and excitement.
Highlights of the Everest Base Camp Heli Trek
- Take off on a thrilling and picturesque journey to Lukla Airport.
- Sagarmatha National Park offers a wide variety of Himalayan fauna and vegetation to behold.
- When you visit the Sherpa Museum in Namche Bazaar, keep an eye out for antiques.
- Enjoy the 360-degree mountain views by hiking to the Everest View Hotel.
- Take in the expansive view of Mount Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Makalu, Thamserku, and Ama Dablam, which are the world’s highest peaks.
- Learn about the customs and way of life of the Sherpa people.
- Take a trip around Tengboche Monastery to see how the Khumbu region practices Buddhism.
- At Kala Patthar, one of the highest Himalayan sightseeing locations, take in breathtaking views of the peaks and the captivating sunrise.
- If you hike in the spring, explore Everest Base Camp and take a tour of the camps.
- Experience the exhilaration of flying back to Kathmandu in a helicopter.