Trip Overview
Everest Base Camp Heli Trek is a short Everest Base Camp Trek package without compromising on acclimatization days on the classic EBC Trek experience. This EBC heli return trek package is the best option to avoid the same trail walk back to Lukla from Gorek Shep. Our Everest Base Camp Trek package 2024 on our website is 15 days and lets you walk back to Lukla. But our Everest base camp heli return trek takes you up to the base camp of Mount Everest and take a wonderful helicopter ride back to Kathmandu from Gorak Shep instead of trekking back and retracing the same trail.
Trek through picturesque Sherpa villages in the Himalayas far away from the bustle of modern cities and enjoy serene trekking while rejuvenating your soul and unwinding on Everest Base Camp trek with Helicopter return.
Mount Everest Base Camp Heli Trek also known as EBC Heli Trek, is a perfect adventurous venture for trekkers with limited time to reach the foothills of the world's tallest peak, Mount Everest. You fly to Lukla, a small airstrip in the mountains after spending a couple of days in Kathmandu. You follow the traditional route to EBC passing nice settlement Sherpa villages, walking along the rivers, monastery and forest. Namche Bazaar, a famous town known as the gateway to Mount Everest, is one of the highlights place in this trek. You spend a couple of nights in Namche to acclimatize your body with elevation and thin air in the atmosphere. You visit and enhance Tengboche Monastery, the biggest monastery on the trek to Everest Base Camp Route. Passing the dense rhododendron forest and beautiful towns of Pangboche, Dingboche, and Lobuche you finally reach Gorak Shep. Gorak Shep is the highest place where you sleep at least one night after you hike to Everest Base Camp. You fly to Kathmandu from Gorak Shep in the morning of the following day after you hike the highest point of the EBC Trek, Kalapathar (5,545 m). Kalapather is the best viewpoint to see the massif view of Mount Everest, Khumbu Glacier with its ice-fall. The top of Kalapather also offers 360-degree mountain views including Mt Everest, Mt Lhotse (8,516 m), Mt Nuptse, Mt Pumori, Lingtren, and Khumbutse. The helicopter lands just over the Gorak Shep to pick you up and give you a round trip over the Himalayas before coming to Kathmandu.
The outlines you can expect during the Everest Base Camp Heli Trekking
- Experience a great landing at Lukla
- The trail goes through Sherpa villages and lush forests of rhododendron, pine
- Cross many suspension bridges and streams while trekking
- Get to see the lifestyle of the Sherpas and their culture
- Visit monasteries along the way
- Enjoy serene trekking and unwind
- Reach the Everest Base Camp and further hike to a hill, Kala Patthar to witness a gorgeous sunrise
- Fly in a helicopter from Kala Patthar or EBC to Kathmandu
- Enjoy breathtaking mountain panorama
Views during the Everest Base Camp Trek with Helicopter Return
The views are incredible during the Everest Base Camp Trek with Helicopter Return (EBC Trek with Helicopter Return). You witness jaw-dropping aerial views of the mountains, valleys, and villages. While enjoying views of snow-capped mountains like Mt. Everest (8,848 m), Mt. Lhotse (8,516 m), Mt. Ama Dablam (6,812 m), Mt. Nuptse (7,861 m), Mt. Thamserku (6,608 m), and numerous others from different viewpoints while trekking, you fly high in the sky and get to soak in the bird-eye views.
The views get only better and more mesmerizing as you move towards the end of the trip. The Himalayan scenery is heavenly and unbelievable when seen from Kalapather.
How difficult is the EBC Heli Trek?
The EBC Heli Trek is considered a moderate trek in Nepal. Even though this trek has a helicopter return, you trek up to Everest Base Camp (5,364 m) following the uncountable ascents and descents.
The trekking route to EBC is rugged and steep, passes through dense forests, and crosses old suspension bridges. With the increase in altitude, the trail changes into alpine terrain and ascends along the moraine and glacier. 6-7 hours is the average walking hour per day. And above all that, deal with the remoteness of the region.
How do I prepare for the Everest Base Camp Trek with a Helicopter return?
Nothing serious is needed to prepare for the Everest base camp trek with a helicopter return. You can go on short hikes or do other activities that increase your endurance. Cycling, swimming, jogging, etc. are good examples. The trek demands a short walk to a long walk (3-4 hours to 7-8 hours walking a day), your stamina should support you. You can likewise exercise and work on your core strength.
What is our 12-day Everest Base Camp Heli Return Trek Package?
Our expertise and resources team make the best Everest Base Camp Heli Return Trek Package for everyone who wants to return to Kathmandu directly from Gorak Shep after being at Everest Base Camp. We have offered the best price for this package and the best itinerary for the EBC heli return trek. Our package covers your accommodation in Kathmandu, plane tickets to Lukla, Sagarmatha National Park permits, your meals and accommodations in trekking, an expert guide and support team, and of a helicopter ride to Kathmandu from Gorak Shep.
