Everest base camp trek and Heli flight back from Kala-Patthar. Everest B.C without a doubt, one of the most renowned travel destinations in the world. For adventure travelers an exciting opportunity to be at the foot of the world's highest mountain – Mount Everest (8,848m/29,029ft) and World Heritage Site as well. those whose dreams soar higher than even the clouds. Miles from cars, conveniences, and daily luxuries, you'll saturate your spirit in natural beauty and stretch...
Everest base camp trek and Heli flight back from Kala-Patthar. Everest B.C without a doubt, one of the most renowned travel destinations in the world. For adventure travelers an exciting opportunity to be at the foot of the world's highest mountain – Mount Everest (8,848m/29,029ft) and World Heritage Site as well. those whose dreams soar higher than even the clouds. Miles from cars, conveniences, and daily luxuries, you'll saturate your spirit in natural beauty and stretch your personal endurance beyond what you thought possible. The path begins in ancient Kathmandu, where you'll acclimate and explore the city at your leisure while anticipating your ascent. Your trek to Everest Base Camp at 5,364m (over 3.5 miles!) to the base of the world's tallest mountain will bring you over suspension bridges spanning chasms of thin air, through hidden Buddhist monasteries, and into the heart of the warm, rugged Sherpa culture. With a climb of Kala Pattar(5,545m/18187ft), you will observe the incredible panoramic view of Mount Everest surrounded by adjoining mountains. The specialty of the Kala Pattar is to serve you the closest view of, Mt Everest (8,848m/29, 028ft), Lhotse (8,516 m/24,940 ft), Nuptse (7,855m/25,772 ft, Makalu (8,463m/27758ft), Pumori (7,161m/23488ft), Tharmarsarku (6,623m/21723ft), Mt. Amadablam (6,812m/22349.08ft) and many more…
Everest B.C and Chopper flight back to Lukla is “The adventure experience of a lifetime, a journey” Specially for those who have less time of travelling but wish to explore and witness the panoramic closeup beauty of worlds greatest peaks.
- Trip Length: 12 Days
- Trek start/end: Lukla/Lukla
- Trek start: 2810m/9216ft
- Activities: Trekking, Hiking, Heli sightseeing Flight
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Max Elevation: 5448m at Kalapathar
- Accommodation: Hotel / Lodge
- Transportation: AirCraft and Heli Flight and Private vehicle
- Best Month: March-May and Sept-Nov (Spring/Autumn)
- Group Size: 6 person max in each flight group.
HELI AIRCRAFT DETAILS:
- Helicopter : AS 350 B3E (H125)
- Capacity : 1 pilot + 6 Passengers
- Max takeoff weight : 2250 kg
- Power Plant : 1 Turbomeca Arriel 2D
- Service Sling : 23000 Ft
- Rate of Climb : 1818 fpm
- Cruising Speed : 137 knots
- Endurance : 3 Hours 20 Min
- Call Sign: 9N – AKP & 9N AKG
Day 01 - Arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) Kathmandu: Arrival in Kathmandu [1300 m/4264 ft] Arrive at any time, Xtreme Climbers vehicle and represent we'll pick you up from Tribhuvan International Airport and take you to the hotel. Your included activities consist of refreshments, introduction to your guide, as well as an introduction on The Trek. Meal includes:Breakfast
Day 02: Fly to Lukla ; Trek to Phakding (2652m/8698ft) 3 hrs walking. Lukla “Gateway to Everest” as well Everest Base Camp Trek. Our flight to Lukla is early in the morning (From 6:30- 8:00 AM), so you will be transferred to Kathmandu domestic airport . Although 3 shifts of eight aircrafts fly daily to Lukla, sometimes, because of the bad weather every plane is grounded. So, there are chances you may have to wait for your turn to fly to Lukla. Once you fly on a 19 seater twin otter plane to Lukla, the journey is scenic and at times it is thrilling. After 25 minutes of scenic and electrifying flight, you will land at the airstrips of Lukla which hangs on the cliff at 2800m. On your arrival at Lukla, you will be cordially welcomed by your trek guide and instantly begin the trekking adventure to Everest Base Camp!
The trek begins on the trial beside Dudh Koshi River. Through pleasant mid-hill forest we cross pass several Sherpa hamlets, go ups and downs frequently and after 3 and a half hours of trek on the first day of celebrated Everest Base Camp Trekking, we arrive to Phakding. Meal includes:Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Day 03: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3440m/11283 ft) 6 hours walking. Our first half day of the Everest Base Camp Trek, gradually ascends up to the Dudh Koshi Valley. The trial goes through several suspension bridges from one hill to another hill. After 2 hours of pleasant walk we arrive at Sagarmatha National Park entrance in Monjo. We need to produce our TIMS card and National Park Permit at the Entrance. We will stop at Jorsale for the lunch. Jorsale is is the last village before Namche. Beyond Jorsale, we chase the trial that arrives to the longest bridge in the valley, then a short walk brings you to the deep and short, Hillary Bridge. The trial after Hillary Bridge is a 3-hour painstaking steep uphill climb to Sherpa capital, Namche, which is the most popular stopover during the treks in Everest Region. The hard efforts put to arrive at Namche offers the big reward- the first view of Everest. On reaching to the top, of the hill at Namche, we will settle into our Lodge. Meal includes:Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Day 04: Namche Acclimatization & Rest Day (3440m/11283 ft), 3 hours of acclimatization Hike. Today is our first acclimatization day of the Everest Base Camp Trek! Higher the altitude, the thinner the air- we need to gain altitude slowly and steadily so that we get enough time to acclimatize en route, to Everest Base Camp 5357m. However, the acclimatization day does not mean to chill with the beer at Namche. We hike to Syangboche- a hill above Namche, which is one and a half hours hike. The view of Mt. Everest with great panorama of Khumbu Himalayas are spectacular from Syangboche. Return back to Namche, enjoy the lunch and the remaining day you can simply relax or visit in and around Namche . Meal includes:Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Day 05: Trek to Tengboche or Deboche (3870m/12693ft), 5 hours walk. After breakfast at Namche Lodge, we will start our hike through the ridge on the hillside, enjoying the great views of Mt. Kusum Kangaru, Thamserku & Ama Dablam on the right across the valley. First one hour of Everest Base Camp Trekking on this day is straight through the hillside, followed by descending to the river valley where we will have our lunch. Post lunch, will will ascend through the subtropical forested hills to Tengboche for overnight. Tengboche has biggest Monastery in Khumbu, where we can see monks indulged in humming sacred religious Buddhists prayers. The dramatic rise of Mt. Ama Dablam at the backdrop of Tengboche Monastery is the eye-feasting view at Tengboche. Dinner & O/N at Tengboche. Meal includes:Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Day 06: Trek to Dingboche (4410m/14465ft), 5 hours of walking. Mt. Ama Dablam backdrop at Tengboche Monastery, looks even more striking in the morning. Enjoy the view and the breakfast and resume the trek. Today's trek begin with the short descend. We will have pleasant walking through the treeline for 30 minutes, and after crossing the bridge over a local stream, as treeline ends, we will start walking in dry and deserted hill. Walking in dry hill along the rock strewn trail we gradually slide up crossing through the typical Sherpa villages like Pangboche and Shomare before we finally reach the Dingboche for overnight. Meal includes:Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Day 07: Dingboche- Rest Day, (4410m/14465ft) 2/3 hours of acclimatization Hike. The Everest Base Camp Trek has now gained the altitude above 4400m. Hence, today we have one more acclimatization day. After the breakfast, we have options to visit. Visits to the Chhukung Hill, Chhukung Village, Island Peak Base Camp or Imja Valley are the best options. After lunch, you would basically have free time to rest and relax. O/N at Mt. Lodge. Meal includes:Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Day 08: Trek to Lobuche (4910m/16105ft) 5 to 6 hours of walking. The Everest Base Camp Trek on celebrated Everest Base Camp trail today gains the altitude almost of 5000m. Today, after an early breakfast, we start our hiking uphill gradually along a plateau of yak herder shelters, which is an amazing hike. After 2 and a half hours gradual walk, we will reach Dughla where we will have our lunch . From here, we follow the trail up on a hill which demands a little bit of strenuous walk relatively. It eventually takes you to the higher altitude; so slow and steady pace is important for comfortable ascending. Upon reaching the top, we have memorial stupas of the dead Sherpa’s and western trekkers and climbers who lost their lives in tragic accident in the Himalayas. Now, you are in the higher region of Khumbu. Further, short rocky terrain walking brings us to Lobuche for overnight. Meal includes:Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Day 09: Trek to Gorak Shep (5160m/16925ft) and then to Everest Base Camp (5364m) and back to Gorak Shep 5/6 hours. This is the most important day of Everest Base Camp Trek as we reach the Everest Base Camp (EBC). After the breakfast, we walk along the rocky terrain alongside the Khumbu glacier to EBC. It is straightforward slow paced glacial walk for 2 and ½ hours. We’ll take our time inspecting the Khumbu icefall, visit glacial areas in EBC, enjoy the great Himalayas and make best photos & Videos, then return back to Gorak Shep for lunch. If it happens to be an Everest expedition season (Mostly in spring at April & May), you could also see the tented camps of climbers who are preparing to their safe attempt to Mt. Everest, thus this place is named Everest Base Camp. Meal includes:Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Day 10: Trek to Kala Pattar 5,448m and Fly back to Lukla with Helicopter. After breakfast, we will start hiking to a big black rock hill, Kalapathar just above Gorakshep. This hike is straight uphill climb for 2 hours. The trek to Kala Pattar could be tough and cold as the place is very windy so prepared with warm clothing. The summit of Kala Patthar or “Black Rock” offers us the great big views of Mt. Everest (8848m/29000 ft) including the full spread of Khumbu Himalayas- truly an unobstructed view of the highest mountain in the world. Alongside, Mt. Pumori looks great close up. As the sunset, the views are more colourful. Kala Pattar is one of the prime highlights of Everest Base Camp Trek. This also marks the ending point of our journey. You will now be boarding the helicopter to Lukla and seeing the Himalayas from above. O/N at Lukla Hotel. Meal includes:Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Day 11: Fly to Kathmandu (1350m/4428 ft), 35 minute flight. Our flight to Kathmandu is in the morning. After breakfast, we will check in to Lukla airport and board the plane to Kathmandu.
Flight is again depended on weather conditions so delay could happen! On arrival to Kathmandu, we will transfer you to your hotel. In the evening, we will meet you again, take your feedback on the trek with our crew and will host a farewell dinner at one of the finest restaurants in town. O/N at Kathmandu. Meal includes:Breakfast/Dinner.
Day 12: Departure day from Kathmandu (12,64m). Today your trip comes at the end. After breakfast at your hotel, you now have free time . If it is the day that you fly back home/ onward travel destination, we will transfer you to the airport on time. Or you could extend your stay or you may get our assistance for additional activities that you are interested in. Meal includes:Breakfast
- Transportation: Airport pickup and drop in a private vehicle as per group size.
- Members Accommodation in Kathmandu: 2 Night 3* Hotel (Twin Shearing) with BB per schedule program and itinerary
- Domestic Flight or Overland tourist or reserved private Transport:
- Aircraft Flight Kathmandu-Lukla for both members and supporting staff as per program and scheduled itinerary.
- Helicopter Flight: Kala Patthar to Lukla-Kathmandu as per program and scheduled itinerary.
- Trekking Permit: All necessary Government paperwork and Lukla VDC Entrance and Sagarmatha National Park Permit
- Members Accommodation During Trip: Best available Local Teahouse lodge accommodation / 3 times meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) with fresh fruits as long as available during entire trek as per schedule program and itinerary
- Trekking Guide, Assistant Guide: Highly experienced, English-speaking and government-licensed trekking Sherpa Guide and assistant guide (If the numbers of participants are above 8.pax) and their daily wages.
- Guide & Porters Wages, Emergency Heli and medical Insurance: Porter service (2.member 1 porter max 30.kg per person) Staff wages, medical and emergency Heli rescue insurance, equipment, food and accommodation.
- Communication: Radio Walkie-Talkie and Thuraya SAT Phone will be carried by Guide for emergency use (for member $ 5 per minutes)
- Xtreme Climbers Duffel Bags, Sun Hat: TWO Members use one Xtreme Climbers Duffel Bags to put your Trekking/Expedition gears and stuff during Trekking / Expedition. Sun Hat and Face Mask will be provided as souvenirs.
- Medical Kit Bag: Medical kit (carried by trekking Guide or supporting staff for basic use only)
- Government VAT / TAX: Local government VAT / Tax
Farewell Dinner: Compliment Farewell Dinner host by XTREME CLIMBER’S
- Air Fare: International flight airfare (from and to Kathmandu).
- Nepal entry Visa fee: Nepal Visa fee US$ 60 per person for 30 days (to be applied for 60 days (USD$ 120).
- Sightseeing : Sightseeing around historical monuments and entrance fee.
- Extra night in Kathmandu and Lunch & Dinner: Extra nights accommodation and Lunch & dinner during the stay in Kathmandu In case of early arrival or late departure, early return from Trekking / Expedition (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary.
- Insurance: Travel and high altitude insurance, accident, medical & emergency evacuation.
- Rescue Evacuation: Medical Insurance and emergency rescue evacuation cost if required. (Rescue, Repatriation, Medication, Medical Tests and Hospitalization costs.)
- Personal Trekking / Climbing equipment and personal Expenses: Personal Trekking and Climbing Gears, Internet, battery recharge, Hot shower, Laundry, any Alcoholic beverages & soft drinks (during the trek and in Kathmandu), and Personal Medical Kit bags.
- Filming: Special Filming, Camera and Drone permit fee.
- Horse renting and additional porters: Horse renting and additional porters during the trek.
- Tips: Calculate some tips for staff, Drivers and Porters .
- Extra: Any other services or activities, which are not mentioned in the itinerary or any other item not listed in the “Cost Includes” section. Or any costs which arise due to a change of the itinerary, because of landslides, domestic flight delays,political disturbance, and strikes etc.
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