Everest Base Camp Trek With Chopper Return
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- No booking fees
- E-ticket/Mobile voucher
- duration 9 days
- tour type Private and Group
- age requirement 16-79 yrs
- guiding method Fully guided
- Trek difficulty Medium
- Maximum altitude 5545 meters
- Tour Code BM-12404
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- Operated in English
- Trek to the lap of world’s highest peak, Mount Everest
- Explore the colorful Sherpa town of Namche and visit Tengboche Monastery
- See sunrise views from Kala Patthar (5,545m) and visit Everest Base Camp (5,364m)
- Enjoy a scenic helicopter flight of the Everest region while returning to Kathmandu
The route you will take to the base camp is a well-trodden one, traveling past Phakding, Namche Bazaar, Tengboche and Dingboche. You will also hike to Kala Patthar from where you can get the best views of some of the highest peaks in the world.
A flight back to Kathmandu from Gorakshep does not just save time. It also means less chances of injuries and more time to rest and explore Kathmandu Valley. Plus, you get to enjoy panoramic views of the towering Himalayas from the comfort of your seat, which is an experience in itself.
Please go through the itinerary section for more details. Feel free to reach out to us if you have any queries.
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Day 1: Kathmandu – Lukla – Phakding (2,652m)
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Day 2: Phakding – Namche Bazaar (3,440m)
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Day 3: Namche Bazaar – Khunde (3,790m)
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Day 4: Khunde – Tengboche (3,860m)
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Day 5: Tengboche – Dingboche (4,360m)
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Day 6: Dingboche acclimatization
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Day 7: Dingboche – Lobuche (4,940m)
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Day 8: Lobuche – Gorakshep – Everest Base Camp – Gorakshep
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Day 9: Ascend Kala Patthar & chopper flight to Kathmandu
- Hotel pickup and drop off on the first and the last day of this tour
- Guesthouse accommodation as per the itinerary during the trek
- Meals as per the itinerary
- Kathmandu – Lukla domestic flight tickets. Chopper flight from Gorakshep to Kathmandu on the last day
- TIMS card charges and national park entrance fees
- Expenses associated with staff, including their flight tickets, food, accommodation, salaries, equipment and insurance
- A licensed, English-speaking tour guide
- One porter to be shared between two trekkers
- Sleeping bags (to be returned after the completion of the trek)
- A trip accomplishment certificate
- Travel insurance with high-altitude rescue and evacuation
- Nepal visa charges
- International airline tickets
- Expenses that are personal in nature like alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, hot water shower, phone calls and wifi
- Tips
- Earn US$ 98+ in travel credits.
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Free cancellation up to 60 days prior departure, after which the deposit becomes non-refundable.
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How much money do I need to bring with me?
Your personal budget obviously depends on your spending habits and what is included in your trip cost. If accommodation is included, but meals are not, we would suggest that you bring around 30 USD per day per person for meals. Having a hot shower or charging your device sometimes costs extra. There are also sometimes small crafts/souvenirs to buy along the trekking route which you may want to bring extra money for. Also, consider whether you would be staying in Kathmandu or Pokhara before or after your trek.
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What is the weather going to be like when I travel to Everest Base Camp?
The weather in Nepal varies by season. For example, November to January is the dry season with sunny days, clear skies and usually no rain. However, on Everest Base Camp, the temperatures at this altitude will be cold, particularly at night. February to May and September to October is the most popular time to travel to EBC, with usually fairly dry and stable weather, although there may be the occasional shower. June to August is monsoon season in Nepal, but once you pass 3,000 meters altitude there is less and less rain. Check out our guide on the best time to visit Nepal for more on specific monthly climate and seasons.
- Is quarantine in Nepal in effect for arriving visitors?
- Are there bag weight restrictions for the small aircraft flight from Kathmandu to Lukla?
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How much should my backpack weigh?
A properly packed backpack (not including your day pack) should ideally not weigh more than 13 kg. It is also important to note that if you are taking a flight to the start of your trek, many smaller aircraft have weight restrictions. For example, if you are flying from Kathmandu to Lukla, you are only allowed 10kg of checked luggage, and 5 kg of hand baggage. Thus, in case of a small flight, you should ideally pack a 10 kg backpack for checked luggage, and then add 5 kg in your hand baggage. You can then re-shuffel the weigt once you start your trek at the trailhead.