Adventure are Beyong the Boundaries
Paknajol Marg, Thamel, Kathmandu
Snow Bank Adventure Pvt Ltd

Everest Heli Trek – 12 days

  • Accommodation: Hotel in Kathmandu/Tea House during Trek
  • Max Height: 3,870m/12,690ft (Tengboche)
  • Best Season: Spring and Autumn
  • Trip Grade: Moderate
  • Trip Duration: 12 Days
  • Transportation: Car & Flight
  • Activities: Trekking
  • Start/End Point: Lukla to Lukla

Trip Overview

The Everest Heli Trek is a popular and breathtaking adventure that takes you to the foot of the world’s highest peak, Mount Everest situated in the Khumbu region of Nepal. The Everest Heli Trek offers a unique opportunity to experience the stunning Himalayan landscapes, immerse yourself in Sherpa culture, and witness the awe-inspiring beauty of the Everest region.

The journey of the Everest Heli trek usually begins with a scenic flight from Kathmandu to Lukla, a small mountain airstrip. From Lukla, you’ll embark on a trekking adventure that spans around 12-14 days, depending on your chosen route and itinerary. The trek follows ancient trails that wind through picturesque Sherpa villages, lush valleys, and dense forests, gradually ascending in altitude.

Throughout the trek, you’ll pass through charming Sherpa villages such as Namche Bazaar, Tengboche, Dingboche, and Gorak Shep. These villages provide opportunities for acclimatization, rest, and exploration of the local culture. You’ll have the chance to visit monasteries, interact with Sherpa people, and learn about their unique way of life.

Tragically, the cloister was widely harmed by the seismic tremors in 2015. The alluring panorama from the sacred monastery incorporates perspectives of Mount Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, and Thamserku.

The trail to Everest Base Camp from Gorakshep and back is very challenging strolling over rough ground, shaped by centuries of snow and ice. The trail runs close to the Khumbu Glacier with perspectives on the Khumbu icefall. Besides the Base Camp itself, the sky-lining landscape of Everest itself from Kalapatthar is a sight, that not many people live to see. Not in vain is Kalapatthar called the Everest View Point. Additionally observed from here are Mount Pumori and Ama Dablam.

Witness the astounding majesty of the gigantic Mount Everest with Snow Bank Adventure. Our highly trained team of experienced professionals assures to make your Everest Base Camp Trek the journey of a lifetime. With Snow Bank Adventure enjoy your trek to the fullest while we look after everything else.

Outline Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival at TIA Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264ft)

Day 02: Fly to Lukla and trek to Phakding (2,651m/8,695ft): 8km, 3-4 hours

Day 03: Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,280ft): 11km, 5-6 hours

Day 04: Acclimatization Day- Namche Bazaar: (3,440m/11,280ft)

Day 05: Namche Bazaar to Tengboche (3,870m/12,690ft): 10km, 4-5 hours

Day 06: Tengboche to Dingboche (4,360 m/14,300ft): 9km, 5-6 hours

Day 07: Acclimatization in Dingboche (4,360 m/14,300ft)

Day 08: Dingboche to Lobuche (4,940m/16,203ft): 7km, 5-6 hours

Day 09: Lobuche to Gorak Shep (5,170m/16,957ft), and Everest Base Camp (5,364m/17,593ft): 13km, 6-7 hours

Day 10: Gorak Shep to Kala Patthar (5,545m/18,187ft) and back to Gorakshep(5,170m/16,957ft): 16km,3-4 hours

Day 11: Fly to Kathmandu in Helicopter

Day 12: Final Departure

Details Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival at TIA Kathmandu (1,300m/2,464ft)

After arriving in Kathmandu, a delegate from Snow Bank Adventure will pick you up and take you to your hotel. At night, there will be an appreciated supper hosted by Snow Bank Adventure.

  • Accomodation: Over night at Star Hotel
  • Meals: D

Day 02: Fly to Lukla and trek to Phakding (2,651m/8,695ft): 8km, 3-4 hours

During the flight from Kathmandu to Lukla (2,800m/9,186ft), we appreciate one of the most wonderful air courses on the planet coming full circle on a slope encompassed by high precipitous pinnacles. From Lukla, we begin trekking. At one hour’s slow plummet, we will be at a Cheplung town from where we have a look at Mt. Khumbila (5,760m/18,900ft), a consecrated mountain that has never been ascended. From Cheplung, we at that point step by step plunge until we reach Phakding and go through the night.

  • Accomodation: Overnight at Phakding
  • Meals: B L D
  • Activity Duration: 4 hours

Day 03: Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,280ft): 11km, 5-6 hours

Strolling through wonderful pine backwoods, we pursue the trail north up the valley of Benkar. At that point, we cross the Dudh Koshi River and continue passing Chumoa to Monjo, the passageway to Everest National Park. At that point crossing a suspension bridge, we pass Jorsale town and stroll nearby of the Dudh Koshi and Bhote Koshi streams. A lofty climb carries us to the prime place – Namche Bazaar.

  • Accomodation: overnight at Namche bazar
  • Meals: B L D
  • Activity Duration: 6 hours

Day 04: Acclimatization Day- Namche Bazaar: (3,440m/11,280ft)

There are a lot of activities around Namche Bazaar, and we can go through multi-day here acclimatizing. Namche Bazzar is the fundamental focus of the Khumbu locale and has government workplaces, ATMs, Internet bistros, shops, eateries, and a brilliant market. Our aides can take us to investigate the genuine appeal of Namche Bazaar. Climbing to Sagarmatha National Park rewards trekkers with perspectives on Mount Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Kongde, etc.

  • Accomodation: Overnight at teahouse
  • Meals: B L D

Day 05: Namche Bazaar to Tengboche (3,870m/12,690ft): 10km, 4-5 hours

This section of the trek incorporates the plunge to the Dudh-Koshi River to Tengboche. While dropping to Dudh Kish River, we appreciate the perspectives on peaks like Mount Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Kongde, etc. After achieving Tengboche, we visit Tengboche Monastery the biggest cloister in the area, and absorb the perspectives on Everest, Ama Dablam, and different pinnacles.

  • Accomodation: Overnight at teahouse
  • Meals: B L D
  • Activity Duration: 5 hours

Day 06: Tengboche to Dingboche (4,360 m/14,300ft): 9km, 5-6 hours

We plunge and trek through woodlands loaded up with an assortment of lavish trees – birch, conifers, and rhododendrons. This adventure again compensates us with gigantic perspectives on Mt. Everest, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam. The beautiful trail plunges down to Devuche, crosses the Imja River, and takes us to Pangboche. The upper Pangboche trails remunerate us with an increasingly perfect perspective on the Himalayas and the Pangboche Monastery. The trek pushes forward towards the Imja Valley, Lobuche River, and at last starts scaling to Dingboche.

  • Accomodation: Overnight at teahouse
  • Meals: B L D

Day 07: Acclimatization in Dingboche (4,360 m/14,300ft)

Dingboche is a well-known stop for trekkers and climbers making a beeline for Mt. Everest, Ama Dablam, or Imja Tse. The town is delightful with a variety of fields encased by stone dividers to secure grain, buckwheat, and potatoes from the virus wind and munching creatures. We go through multi-day at Dingboche for acclimatization. We take day climbs to either Nagarjun Hill or Chukkhung Valley for incredible perspectives on Makalu, Lhotse, Chalotse, Tawache, and Ama Dablam.

  • Accommodation: Overnight at teahouse
  • Meals: B L D

Day 08: Dingboche to Lobuche (4,940m/16,203ft): 7km, 5-6 hours

We begin the day with a continuous move to Duglha toward the finish of the terminal moraine of the Khumbu Glacier. From here, we move up a lofty trail to Chupki Lhara, where we discover a variety of stones with petition banners utilized as commemorations to Scott Fischer (American mountain climber) and 10-time Everest submitter Babu Chiri Sherpa (Nepali mountain climber) who died set for trip Everest. Next, we proceed to the Khumbu Glacier moraine and end up confronting a few incredible pinnacles – Khumbutse, Lingtren, Pumori, and Mahalangur Himal. The trail at that point dials down as we pursue the valley to Lobuche.

  • Accomodation: Overnight at teahouse
  • Meals: B L D

Day 09: Lobuche to Gorak Shep (5,170m/16,957ft), and Everest Base Camp (5,364m/17,593ft): 13km, 6-7 hours

We take the trail to Everest Base Camp through the once-immense Gorak Shep Lake. The way from here can be misdirecting; subsequently, it is significant that we pursue our lead Sherpa steadily. The walk is strenuous because of the slight air in the high height before reaching the Everest Base Camp. We return to Gorak Shep for a decent night’s rest.

  • Accomodation: Overnight at teahouse
  • Meals: B L D
  • Activity Duration: 6-7 hours

Day 10: Gorak Shep to Kala Patthar (5,545m/18,187ft) and back to Gorakshep(5,170m/16,957ft): 16km,3-4 hours

We plan for an early morning trek, in the midst of pre-sunrise haziness and cold temperatures (- 10 to – 14 C). In addition, there is consistently the potential for cold breezes which are very normal. Natural pinnacles, for example, Lingtren, Khumbutse, and Changtse tower toward the east even as Everest uncovers itself. Be that as it may, it is after coming to Kala Patthar that we get to see 360-degree perspectives on Mt. Everest. We take pictures, appreciate the sublime mountain display, and after that arrive back to Gorakshep for a decent night’s rest.

  • Accomodation: Overnight at teahouse
  • Meals: B L D
  • Activity Duration: 3-4 hours

Day 11: Fly to Kathmandu in Helicopter

We fly to Kathmandu in the morning enjoying the relaxing helicopter ride. In the wake of landing in Kathmandu, we will be accompanied to our inn. We appreciate the day relaxing or making up for lost time with some very late shopping or investigating any tourist spots we missed during our first day in Kathmandu. To commemorate the fruitful culmination of our voyage, we will have a goodbye supper at night.

  • Accomodation: Overnight at hotel
  • Meals: B D

Day 12: Final Departure

Our adventure in Nepal reaches an end today! A Snow Bank Adventure delegate will drop you off at the air terminal roughly 3 hours before your booked flight. On our approach to home, you will have a lot of time to design your next experience in the magnificent nation of Nepal.

  • Accomodation:
  • Meals: B

Cost Details

Cost Includes

  • Airport transportation
  • Welcome and farewell dinner
  • Accommodation 2 nights in Kathmandu with Bed and breakfast
  • Kathmandu to Lukla by domestic flight
  • Fly back to Kathmandu by Helicopter
  • Transportation from the starting  and ending point of trekking by private vehicle
  • Three meals and tea, coffee during the trek
  • Safe drinking water( treated with chlorine and iodine)
  • Permit of the trek(TIMS, Conservation, and National park fee)
  • All types of necessary government  paperwork and government taxes
  • Guide and Porter(meals, wages, Insurance & transpiration )
  • An English speaking  government registered trekking guide
  • Trekking equipment like a raincoat, sleeping bag, down jacket, and walking pole

Cost Includes

  • Personal expenses
  •  Personal & medical insurance
  •  Rescue evacuation by Helicopter in Emergency case
  • Beverage and Bar bills( soft drinks, hard drinks, and mineral water)
  • Boiled water
  •  Lunch & Dinner in Kathmandu except for welcome and  farewell dinner
  • Electronic devise recharge
  • Wifi during the trek
  • Tips

FAQ

Our guides are trained in first aid, carry a comprehensive medical kit, and can deal with most of the problems encountered on treks. However, in the case of a serious accident outside help needs to be available. That’s why comprehensive insurance is essential. Trekking is not possible without full insurance cover, which you can purchase in your home country. You need to have full, personal, travel insurance that covers personal belongings, trip cancellation plus medical, rescue, and evacuation insurance(for air ambulance and helicopter rescue services). You must carry the company’s insurance policy certificate with you, it must include your name, address, policy number, contact numbers, and procedure for the company’s rescue department.
Trekking entry permits are required to each of Nepal’s National Parks and Conservation Areas. The entry permits cost range from Rs. 1,000 to Rs. 3000 per entry and additional permits are required for Restricted Region Treks. We can manage all types of permits. There are five Restricted Regions which are close to the Tibetan border were opened for outside in 1990. The treks only can do with a professional guide and minimum of two trekkers. Your original passport and extra photos are required to make permits for Upper Dolpo, Mustang, Nar-Phu, Tsum Valley, Manaslu, and Kanchenjunga trekking. The fees are according high and range from USD 90.00 - USD 500.00 for a week or 10 days then stiff daily amounts.
Credit cards are only accepted in cities like Kathmandu and Pokhara. You have to make ready Nepalese Rupees to spend during the trek. That’s why you have to take a sufficient amount of Nepali Rupees on your trek. Your personal expenses should be only for hot showers, charging batteries, additional drinks, and snacks, the cost rising with altitude. You can make a ceremony with your trekking team at the end of the trek.
Regular walking or jogging activities for a few months before your trip will ensure high altitude trekking. People who trek so quickly and climb too high in a day may suffer Acute Mountain Sickness( AMS) so we call trekkers slow and steady walking. Stops for rests and do not carry more than 5 kg with you. Pre-fitness and stamina are required for trekking in Nepal. Spend at least two nights in the city before going to the trekking destination which gives time for acclimatization as well as easy to arrange necessary trekking permits.
We prefer the group size from 1-10 pax but more can be accommodated on request. There must be 2 persons accompanied by a registered guide in the Restrict Regions( Upper Dolpo, Mustang, Nar-Phu, Manaslu, and Kanchenjunga). Anyone who is reasonably fit and can walk for 5-6 hours a day in a hilly country can trek in Nepal. We suggest children up to 15 years stay below 3500m and above 15 years can tackle the higher routes.
A delegate from Snow Bank Adventure will meet you outside the terminal building and pick you up and take you to your hotel. We use cars or minibusses as the means of transportation in cities. For trekking, we use flights, local buses, minibusses or jeeps depends on the distance, terrain, and size of the group. There is a limitation on luggage up to 15 kg per person on small planes.

Client Reviews

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