Everest Base Camp Trek Heli Fly Out Trip Highlights
- Flying in a small plane to the world's most thrilling mountain airport of Lukla at an elevation of 2840 meters.
- Walking on the legendary trekking trail through the Sherpa village with its exceptional culture and way of life.
- Two nights at Namche Bazaar, the capital of the Khumbu region through several high-suspension bridges.
- Going over the Hillary Bridge, considered the highest in the region of Everest where you can Bungee Jump as well.
- Visit Everest View Lodge which is listed in the Guinness Book of World Records for a 360 view.
- Overnight at Tengboche Monastery, one of the most active monasteries in the region with a phenomenal sunrise view..
- Two nights at Dingbuche, a valley surrounded by majestic snowcapped mountains.
- Being at the base of the world's highest peak, Everest, and getting to the summit of Kalapathar at 5545 m/ 18192 feet is a great accomplishment.
- Flying in a HELICOPTER from Gorak Shep through the valley of Everest to Kathmandu.
- Be ready to witness the aerial view of the valley, and gorges, and the closer view of the mountains.
The Everest Base Camp Trek Heli Fly Out Overview:
This 12-day Everest Base camp Trek Heli Fly Out is undoubtedly an epic trek and the best way to perceive the ambiance of Everest. This trek is considered one of the most epic journeys in the world, as it combines the thrill of trekking with the convenience of a helicopter ride. Everest Base Camp Trek is certainly a one-in-a-million occasion that is not to be missed.
This teahouse trek takes you to the spectacular and unique region of the Khumbu Valley with mountains so close to your soul. It falls in the Himalayan National Park of Sagarmatha which was established in the year 1976. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with impressive mountain views, and pleasing landscapes, and introduces you to the Tibetan Buddhist culture.
Everest region is very well-fenced by beautiful valleys, dramatic landscapes, and soaring mountain peaks which give you a heavenly feeling. Our mission is the iconic Everest Base Camp which is at a height of approximately 5,364 m / 17,598 feet. Due to so many legends associated to EBC, it has always succeeded in tempting every single mountain enthusiast from around the world.
It has always been a dream of many mountain lovers to be at the base of the world’s highest mountain. However, there are ample amounts of Everest trekking packages for travelers to pick up depending on their convenient time frame. Nevertheless, this 12-day Everest Base camp Trek Heli Fly Out is intended especially for people with a limited time frame. It is for the people who have a tight time schedule with no options to trek to Everest base camp and walk back. The feeling of getting close to the base of Everest and the spectacular Khumbu Ice-fall is simply phenomenal. During the climbing season, it is treasuring to observe colorful expedition settings which is absolutely exceptional.
Everest Base Camp Helicopter Trek Trip profile:
With the Everest Base Camp Trek Heli Fly Out, anyone has the opportunity to experience both the excitement of trekking and flying back to Kathmandu. It is a trip where you will experience the trekking thrill as you walk to EBC and Kala Patthar and at the same time have the luxury of taking a helicopter back to Kathmandu.
This incredible flight from EBC in a helicopter offers an impressive aerial view. During this 12-day Teahouse trek, you will have the opportunity to witness the awe-inspiring beauty of the Everest region. The trek begins with a thrilling flight to Tenzin-Hillar airport, located in the small town of Lukla. Everyone terms Lukla airport as the world's most dangerous airport but in reality, it is one of the most electrifying airports in the world, once in a lifetime experience.
Leaving Lukla following the Dudh Koshi valley we will walk our first day trekking to Phakding. After Phakding we will take the North West direction and cross ample suspension bridges including the famous Hillary Bridge. Shortly after the steep hill ascent, we will get to Namche Bazaar, the capital of the Khumbu region. We will spend here two nights for acclimatization.
After Namche Bazaar we will spend overnight at Tengboche Monastery, one of the most active monasteries in the region. Tengboche offers one of the most brilliant views of Everest and its neighboring mountains. Witness a beautiful sunrise and sunset view and light a butter lamp in the monastery making your trip spiritual as well.
Leaving behind the tree line area now we enter into the 4000 meters zone. Walking the wider meadow trail under the shades of majestic mountains we get to the alpine village of Dingboche. Dingboche offers you the 360-degree mountain view where we will spend another acclimatization day. The mountain setting as we proceed further gets more dramatic. After Dingboche, we will spend a night at Lobuche village which is at the height of 4910 meters and higher than Mont Blanc.
Every day there is a transformation in the mountain terrain and the views. Eventually, we get to Gorakshep at the height of 5,180 m /16,994 feet our highest sleeping elevation. From Gorakshep, we will hike to Everest Base Camp and head back to Gorakshep for an overnight stay. The next morning we will hike to Kala Patthar at 5,545 meters head back down to Gorakshep and take a helicopter down to Lukla and then Kathmandu.
Everest Base Camp
Finally, after walking for the next 2 and 1/2 hours from Gorakshep we get to the first stepping point of the world's highest mountain. To get to the iconic Everest Base Camp we start with a gradual trail and shortly after we will walk the undulating glacial moraine trail. Underneath this trail, there is an active glacier that moves every now and then changing the EBC trail every year. Walking this trail of mixed morain and boulder can be fascinating.
As you make your way toward Everest Base Camp, you will be surrounded by breathtaking views of snow-capped peaks, including the iconic Mount Everest itself. The towering mountains, serene surroundings, and pristine glaciers create an ambiance that is truly awe-inspiring. However, the Everest base camp can be very different during the peak Everest Expedition season time. EBC then can be a bustling hub of activity, filled with tents, prayer flags, and people.
It will certainly be a great sense of achievement when you stand at the Base under the shade of the world's highest mountain. You will leave with absolute contentment after this point with pride and happiness.
Helicopter Fly Out:
One of the highlights of this trek is the helicopter ride from Everest Base Camp. This allows you to experience the Khumbu Valley from a whole new perspective. The helicopter will take you on a thrilling flight above the mountains, providing you with unobstructed views of the Everest region.
The Helicopter cruises through the valley offering you the most fascinating experience. It provides you with an extraordinary experience not everyone will have the opportunity to do. The Aerial view of the valley, landscape, and villages will be something out of the world. From the helicopter vantage point, you will have the closest mountain view which is something very different and very beautiful. As you fly over the valley it is certainly very fascinating to look at all the traditional villages where we stayed and the trails we walked a few days back. It will be more like tracing back our trails through the untouched valleys with the birds-eye view.
There isn’t a single day that would come up with any disappointment. Every day is beautiful. The Nepal Pyramids itinerary is so designed that there is always enough room for healthier acclimatization to the thin-air environment.
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