The Everest Base Camp (EBC) Helicopter trek 10-day is one of the most popular travel choices for exploring the Everest region trek in Nepal. This trek is best for shorter holiday planners and offers the perfect advantage that trekkers do not need to trek back to Lukla through the same trekking route from which they started from Lukla, Namche, Tengboche, and Lobuche hill.
This unforgettable trek immerses you in the cultural richness of native Sherpa villages and the spiritual essence of Tibetan Buddhist practices. A visit to the revered Tengboche Monastery — one of the highlights of the journey — offers both cultural depth and stunning mountain views.
Perfect for travelers who wish to reach the base of the world’s highest peak in under two weeks, this 10-night, 11-day adventure through the Khumbu Valley blends awe-inspiring landscapes with rich cultural encounters.
Everest Base Camp Helicopter Trek Highlights
- Flight to Lukla, the world's highest airport, with amazing mountain views
- Trek through Sherpa villages with their Hospitality: Namche Bazaar, Tengboche, and Dingboche
- Trek through the Sagarmatha National Park, A UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Explore old Buddhist monuments such as Tengboche Monastery
- Reach the Everest Base Camp stand at the base of the world's tallest mountain
- Remarkable mountain views from Kala Patthar (5,545 m). The best ground-level view of Everest
- Experience a Helicopter flight over the Himalayas from Gorak Shep to Lukla
- You will see and enjoy the breathtaking view of Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, and more
Mount Everest Base Camp
The world's highest peak, Mount Everest Base Camp, is not only a renowned destination in Nepal for international and domestic tourism, but the Everest Base Camp trek Route is also one of the most iconic Trekking, expedition, and Peak Climbing spots worldwide. Located in the Solukhumbu district of Nepal, Sagarmatha National Park offers a glimpse into the indigenous Sherpa communities, where you can expect to receive their warm hospitality.
How much does the Everest Base Camp Helicopter Trek cost?
The tour cost (how much) is an important factor before proceeding with the trip booking. This depends on the service-based, such as accommodation in Kathmandu, lodging along the Everest Base Camp, transportation, meals, and equipment. Nepal Spirit Adventure offers you the best flexible itinerary according to your Nepal holiday plan. Our experienced team has designed various Everest Trekking package itineraries that you can search for as per your travel plan.
10 Day Everest Base Camp Helicopter Trek costs USD 2070 per person, which is a fair and standard price includes 3 Star hotel in Kathmandu for two night included breakfast, airfare between Kathmandu and Lukla even Ramechhap ground transportation if the season will allow us take off the Lukla flight from there, Everest Base camp trekking route permit, meals and guesthouses, trek equipment, staffs wages and Helicopter to Lukla from Gorakshep which is main highlight of this adventure.
If you have a long vacation for trekking in the Everest, you can see our 14-day Everest Base Camp Trek. This is also a standard package and offers you a full board package for $1350. The tour cost does mark a variance if you want to stay in a luxury hotel in Kathmandu. Everest Base Camp Luxury Trek is available.
The Everest Base Camp Helicopter Trek Itinerary Start and End Overviews
Nepal Spirit Adventure's expert team has designed a 10-day Everest Base Camp Helicopter Trek. The itinerary starts and ends in the busy city life of Kathmandu (capital of Nepal), but it is a unique ancient town and is worth seeing, so you'll love it. The trek begins with a scenic flight to Lukla, then a flight out to Kathmandu with a mountain flight of the Himalayas.
You'll meet the trek's crews after clearing your Lukla flight, first day of EBC journey, approximately 4 hours trek to Phakding, which allows you to experience normal hiking, and the different elevation gain of 200 meters, land at Lukla (2840 m), trek to Phakding (2640 m). Welcoming you with the green-hill scenery, lush meadows, the Dutkoshi River, and the snowy peak of Kusum Kangaru.
Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazar: Rising Altitude from 2640 m to 3440 m, 800 meters climb:
Today is a long day of trekking from Phakding to Namche Bazaar, which takes approximately 6 to 7 hours. Take an early breakfast and start the walk from Phakding village before 7:30 AM. The trekking trail leads you to Totok, which is pleasant till the Banker is quite gentle, the scenery is spectacular then continue walk till River Dudh Khola slidly down, the route starts gradually ascending, crossing several suspension wooden bridges, and reaches the Monjo and Jorsale village, where we need to check our Everest Base Camp Helicopter trek permit and time for lunch break.
After lunch break, approximately a 3-hour trek to Namche Bazaar, the path is ascending, and can reach Namche by late afternoon. Namche Bazaar is the main Bazaar (market) in the Khumbu valley and offers a variety of food, beverages, and accommodation. First animalization day at Namche, hike to Syangbuche proves stunning views of the Himalayas.
From Namche Bazaar, trek through charming Sherpa villages including Tengboche, Dingboche, and Lobuche. You'll ascend gradually, allowing time for proper acclimatization. We will take the second acclimatization at Dinbuche, 4410m.
Upon reaching Everest Base Camp (5,364 m), you’ll stand in the shadow of the world’s highest mountain. The next morning, you’ll hike to Kala Patthar (5,545 m), the highest point of the trek, to witness a stunning sunrise and up-close panoramic views of Mount Everest (8,848 m) and the surrounding peaks of the Khumbu Himalayas. You’ll return to Gorak Shep for a high-altitude breakfast before boarding a shared helicopter flight to Lukla and catching a regular airline flight to Kathmandu. The Helicopter flight will be one of your lifetime experiences and could be your first time taking a helicopter service from such a high altitude place.
Each tea house (lodge) along the way offers comfortable accommodations that often exceed expectations. Combined with the warm hospitality of Sherpa families, the entire experience becomes even more special and memorable.
Culture and Flora Fauna
The Everest Base Camp Helicopter Trek provides an unparalleled opportunity to explore the world’s highest mountain region, experience the deeply rooted Buddhist culture, and witness traditional lifestyles that have remained unchanged for centuries. In addition to stunning mountain views, the trek also traverses vibrant forests filled with rhododendron, pine, magnolia, oak, birch, and fir trees, offering a beautiful contrast to the stark alpine landscapes.
You'll visit Namche Bazaar, the colorful and bustling hub of the Khumbu region, where a scheduled rest day helps with acclimatization. From here, the trail continues to Tengboche, home to the region’s most famous monastery, surrounded by towering peaks including Ama Dablam and Everest.
As you climb higher, the terrain becomes more rugged and barren. Upon reaching Everest Base Camp, you’ll marvel at the Khumbu Icefall and expansive glaciers. A final early morning hike to Kalapatthar offers the closest panoramic views of Everest before your descent to Gorak Shep. This is a once-in-a-lifetime journey to the base of Mount Everest, made even more special with the convenience and excitement of a helicopter return.
Nepal Spirit Adventure offers customizable treks tailored to your holiday schedule. Options include flexible itineraries, upgraded hotel stays in Kathmandu, and comfortable lodges along the trekking route.
