Everest Base Camp Trek with Helicopter Return Map

Mount Everest is the tallest mountain in the world and is situated in the Solukhumbu district of Nepal. Many trekkers from all over the world visit Nepal to witness the mighty Everest and reach its feet. Everest has been Nepal's number one trekking region, providing opportunities for climbing, trekking, and mountaineering, thereby boosting Nepal's overall tourism industry.

The Everest Base Camp trek with Helicopter Return is a comprehensive trekking package that allows trekkers to navigate through the Everest region uniquely. The package includes an exciting trek to Everest Base Camp, where trekkers will pass through several traditional Sherpa settlements. Upon reaching the ultimate destination, trekkers will return via a scenic helicopter flight, providing a rare perspective of the Himalayan landscape.

The Everest Helicopter tour will provide a remarkable approach to the trekkers, especially those who don't want to be bored with the return journey. Many find the return trek jarring and physically tiring. So, to keep the adventure alive and to reduce the physical stress from the return adventure, the Everest Base Camp helicopter return is the perfect option. Not only is it the most suitable option, but the helicopter return is also highly popular among trekkers because it offers a truly unique and unforgettable adventure. Trekkers see the Khumbu region through an aerial perspective, adding an extra touch of adventure to the journey. The thrilling helicopter tour will allow trekkers to view the majestic mountains, lush valleys, glaciers, and other prominent landmarks of Everest through an aerial perspective.

The Everest Base Camp trek with Helicopter Return is a convenient and comfortable travel option and significantly reduces travel time. The reduced time allows trekkers to avoid a long return trek and spend the remaining time enjoying the scenery or other activities. Similarly, the reduced time will also favor a wide range of trekkers who have limited time to visit and explore the highest mountain in the world.

On the other hand, the Everest Base Camp Trek with Helicopter Return provides splendid views of snow-capped snow-capped mountains, including Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Cho Oyu, Makalu, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, and Kangtega. Likewise, trekkers can also see other smaller peaks of the Khumbu region.

The Everest Base Camp with Helicopter Return Map consists of marked trekking routes covering prominent locations on the daily itinerary. The map also includes the names of significant mountains, peaks, rivers, lakes, and valleys. The map also has marked secondary trails or shortcut options with key points like landmarks and villages.

Trip Explanation: Everest Base Camp with Helicopter Return Map Route

The Everest Base Camp Trek with Helicopter Return is one such trekking package that allows trekkers to stand at the foot of the Everest Base Camp trek and watch the mountain peak. The Everest Base Camp trek and Helicopter Return starts with a 45-minute flight from Kathmandu to Lukla. The Kathmandu to Lukla flight is considered one of the most thrilling flights in the world, and it enables passengers to land at Tenzing Hillary Airport in Lukla, known for its tiny airstrip. After reaching Lukla, the trek will follow the location of Phakding. So, from Lukla, the official trekking in the Everest Region begins with the first overnight stop at Phakding.

After Phakding, the trek unfolds towards Namche, another vibrant Everest Base Camp settlement with a Helicopter Return itinerary. Namche was a trading point with Tibet in the historic days; however, now it is a marketplace with several attractions. There are monasteries, stupas, museums, hotels, restaurants, trekking shops, pubs, and cafes in Namche, making it a suitable resting stop for trekkers. Similarly, Namche is the first acclimatization point in the Everest Base Camp trek. Most trekkers spend an additional day hiking up to Everest View Hotel. As Everest View Hotel is situated higher in altitude than Namche, the hike allows the body to adapt to lower oxygen levels to prepare for higher altitude trekking in the following days.

As the acclimatization day in Namche completes, trekkers on the Everest Base Camp trekking trail move towards Tengboche. Tengboche holds a special place for the Khumbu people due to the presence of Tengboche monastery, the oldest monastery in the Khumbu region. The monastery has only male monks who give blessings to trekkers making their way to EBC. Likewise, the Tengboche monastery also hosts the Mani Rimdu Festival, the biggest festival for the Khumbu people.

After Tengboche, the 11-day Everest Base Camp trek with Heli Return moves towards Dingboche. Dingboche is where trekkers get to see the first view of Ama Dablam, also known as Mother's Necklace. Dingboche also allows magnificent views of other snow-capped mountains, including Island Peak, Cho Oyu, Lhotse, Makalu, and Everest. Likewise, Dingboche is another acclimatization stop in the itinerary. From Dingboche, trekkers hike to Nagarkhatsang Peak to adapt their bodies to lower oxygen levels.

Moving past Dingboche, the following location on the Everest Base Camp trek with the Heli Return Map is Lobuche, a village named after Mount Lobuche. Trekkers can see Lobuche East, Lobuche West, and Lobuche Far West from this location.

Lastly, on the trek, trekkers move towards Gorakshep, the last accommodation stop, before reaching Everest Base Camp. From Gorakshep, trekkers reach the ultimate destination of Everest Base Camp and can see only the summit of Everest. The rest of Everest is obstructed by Nuptse, the mountain ahead of Everest. Still, the place is heaven, and reaching the base camp is truly an inspirational story of courage, physical fitness, and endurance. 

After spending quality time at Everest Base Camp, trekkers hike to Kalapatthar to enjoy a grand view of Everest. Kalapatthar is a vantage point renowned for its sunrise and sunset views. Trekkers can also see the Khumbu glacier and Khumbu icefall from Kalapatthar. From Kalapatthar, trekkers take a helicopter flight back to Kathmandu, which takes about one hour. The flight provides a unique opportunity to see Khumbu from an aerial perspective. Upon reaching Kathmandu, the Everest Base Camp with Helicopter Return with Trekking Planner Nepal ends.

Short Itinerary: EBC Trek with Heli Return

Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu and trip preparation (1,350m/4,429ft), about 20-25 min drive from the airport

Day 2: Take a morning flight from Kathmandu to Lukla (2,860m/9,383ft), 35 minutes, and trek to Phakding (2,610m/8,563ft), a 4-hour trek, a walking distance of 8 km/5 miles, a Total Elevation Gain of 230 m/ 755 ft

Day 3: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,290ft) 5-6 hrs walk, Walking Distance: 10.5 km / 6.5 miles and Total Elevation Gain 830 m/ 2723 ft

Day 4: Rest day at Namche Bazaar for acclimatization and local excursion; Hike to Everest View Hotel 3880 m/12730 ft and Total Elevation Gain 440 m/ 1444 ft

Day 5: Trek to Tengboche (3,860m/12,665ft) 4-5 hrs walk, Walking Distance: 9 km / 5.6 miles and Total Elevation Gain 420 m/ 1378 ft

Day 6: Trek to Dingboche (4,410m/14,470ft) 4-5 hrs walk, Walking Distance: 11 km / 6.8 miles and Total Elevation Gain 550 m/ 1805 ft

Day 7: Rest day at Dingboche for acclimatization and excursion, Hike to Nangkartshang Peak 5083 m/16677 ft and Total Elevation Gain 673 m/ 2208 ft

Day 8: Trek to Lobuche (4,910m/16,109ft) 4-5 hrs walk, Walking Distance: 12 km / 7.45 miles and Total Elevation Gain 500 m/ 1640 ft

Day 9: Trek to Gorakshep (5,164m/16,942ft) 3-4 hrs walk and Everest Base Camp (5,364m/17,600ft) 2-3 hrs walk, Walking Distance: 15 km / 9.32 miles and Total Elevation Gain 475 m/ 1489 ft

Day 10: Hike to Kalapathar (5,643 m/18,513 ft)- 2 to 3 hrs walk and fly to Kathmandu with Heli service- about 1 hrs flight and Total Elevation Gain 415 m/ 1362 ft

Day 11: Final International departure from Nepal

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