About EBC Trek with Helicopter Return
The Everest Base Camp Trek with a Helicopter Return to Kathmandu from Gorakshep is one of the most popular walking trails in the Everest Trekking Region. This adventure combines the best of the Everest experience, the ultimate convenience on your Everest Base Camp trek, with our thoughtfully designed itinerary for 2025 and 2026, which includes an option for a helicopter return.
This plan is ideal for those who want to maximize their time and avoid the challenging hike back to Lukla. You can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the popular Everest Base Camp trail on foot and then conclude your adventure with an exciting helicopter flight from Gorakshep to Lukla to Kathmandu.
The Everest Base Camp Trek with a helicopter Return offers the perfect blend of adventure, natural beauty, cultural immersion, and luxury. The trek takes you through the heart of the Khumbu region, where you'll pass through iconic Sherpa villages, visit ancient monasteries, and witness breathtaking Himalayan landscapes before reaching the legendary Everest Base Camp at an altitude of 5,364 meters. After achieving this incredible milestone, a helicopter ride will whisk you back from Gorakshep to Kathmandu, providing stunning aerial views of Everest and the surrounding peaks.
The Everest Base Camp Trek with Helicopter Return begins with a breathtaking 15-minute flight from Ramechhap/Manthali to Lukla during peak season, which includes March, April, May, September, October, and November. In contrast, there are 35-minute flights from Kathmandu available in January, February, June, July, August, and December.
The trek starts and ends in Kathmandu. The journey follows the bank of the Dudh Koshi River and passes through Sagarmatha National Park on the way to Namche, Namche Bazaar, the main trading point in the Everest region and a significant acclimatization destination.
This trek is challenging, but the stunning scenery of lush forests, rolling hills, and majestic mountains will inspire you to keep moving. After a day of acclimatization in Namche Bazaar, we will depart and continue our trek to Tengboche. Upon arrival, we will visit the famous Tengboche Monastery. From there, we will proceed to Dingboche and eventually reach Lobuche. Along the hike, you will have the opportunity to see peaks such as Lhotse, Nuptse, Makalu, Cho Oyu, Ama Dablam, and many others.
Continuing our journey, we will hike to Gorak Shep and walk alongside the Khumbu Glacier until we reach Everest Base Camp. The Khumbu Glacier, known as the world's deepest glacier, can be seen from Everest Base Camp. We will then return to Gorak Shep to spend the night.
The following day, we will hike up Kala Patthar (5,545 m), where we can witness a stunning sunrise over Mt. Everest and other surrounding peaks. After enjoying the view for a while, we will return to Gorak Shep for a shared helicopter flight back to Kathmandu through Lukla.
Nepal Spirit Adventure offers you an incredible opportunity to trek to the base camp of the world’s highest mountain and return by helicopter. This package features a detailed itinerary of fewer than two weeks, including ample rest days to ensure you won't have to face high-altitude sickness.
Why Choose the EBC Trek with Helicopter Return?
The Everest Base Camp Trek with helicopter Return is the perfect option for a short holiday and an incredible adventure for those with limited time in Nepal, for the adventurous trip. It is an ideal journey for trekkers who want to experience the Everest Base Camp trek in just a week, comprising a comfortable journey of 9 nights and 10 days to reach Everest Base Camp at an elevation of 5,364 meters.
The Nepal Spirit Adventure team has expertly designed this remarkable EBC Trek with a helicopter ride for experienced travelers and trekkers who are accustomed to high-altitude treks in the Himalayan region. Along the way, you'll have the opportunity to enjoy breathtaking views of the world's highest peak, Mount Everest (8,848 meters), along with stunning mountain scenery. You'll also encounter impressive Buddhist monuments, rich Sherpa heritage, and traditional culture that has endured for centuries, long before the first summit of Mt. Everest.
Why Choose Nepal Spirit Adventure for the EBC Trek?
We are a locally-based trek company registered with the Nepal government and fully authorized by the Ministry of Tourism, Civil Aviation, and Culture to organize treks in the Everest region and peak climbing in the Himalayas. Our staff is friendly and well-trained in various aspects, including food safety, high-altitude sickness management, and proficient English communication.
We provide high-quality equipment for the Everest Base Camp Helicopter Trek, prioritize excellent customer service, and offer comprehensive trek insurance for our staff, along with competitive daily wages that reflect top salaries in the industry.
Our specially designed Everest Base Camp Trek with Helicopter return allows you to enjoy breathtaking views of the world's highest mountains while immersing yourself in the rich Buddhist culture of Solukhumbu and the Sherpa community of Everest. Here, you can witness traditional customs that have remained unchanged for centuries.