Compare Ebc Trek & Fly Back Helicopter- 11 Days by Travel Max Guide vs Everest Base Camp Trek by Himalayan Glacier Adventure
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| Duration | 11 days | 16 days |
| Price From | $ 3,300 | $ 2,799 |
| Price Per Day | $ 300 | $ 175 |
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| Trip Style | Group tour | Group tour |
| Lodging Level | Standard | Standard |
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| Flights & Transport | Internal airfare and ground transport included | Ground transport included |
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Departing from Gorakshep, you fly over the Sagarmatha National Park which is a UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE. In your helicopter, you soar above the Everest Region and fly over the mountain giants and see the summits of these mountains. The aerial view of the Everest Region is magnificent, and it is captivating. You will have an unobstructed view of the region from the window of a helicopter. This is the perfect flight for the trekkers who have limited time and yet want to enjoy all the beauties of the Everest Region at one shot. You watch in awe the world's tallest snow-covered mountains, glacial rivers, and turquoise mountain lakes. EBC trek and fly back helicopter 12 days is perfect for those seekers who want to marvel at the wonderful and beautiful natural elements of the Everest Region, and who want to enjoy the thrilling flight that descends 2360 m. Have the amazing view of the beautiful landscapes that you want to enjoy during helicopter flight. Enjoy the memorable helicopter flight, see the lush green forest, and also fly through the deep valleys and green hills. Relax in a helicopter as you swallow this incredible view. Have the bird's eye view of these mountains and water bodies. As you trek, see all the highlights of the Everest Region from the professionally trained and experienced trekking guides. You will hear all the facts of the Everest Region as you walk to the base of the highest mountain as you stop there to see the panoramic and stunning view of the mountains that creates wonderful photo opportunity for you in the world's remotest region. As you trek uphill and downhill, you experience and discover the miracles of nature in person in the Everest Region. Your trek follows the trekking trail that traverses the hills and valleys that are exotic and rustic. |
On Everest Base Camp Trek-16 days we experience astounding mountain views, get glimpses of the life of the world famous mountain climbers (the Sherpas), enter Sagarmatha National Park, a world heritage site and tour high altitude Buddhist monasteries. Trekking to the Everest Base Camp of Nepal also provides us an opportunity to embark on an epic journey that Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay set off to in 1953. Our Sherpa will guide us to the base camp of the world’s tallest mountain, Everest on an adventurous trek package that also includes climbing Kalapathhar to admire the panoramic views of Everest and other Himalayas. Nothing beats the thrill and sense of accomplishment that grips hikers on seeing the power and grace of the mighty mountain up close. |
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,400 m)
Accommodation: Overnight at a Hotel
Welcome to the contrasting mystical city of the temple, Kathmandu. Begin your Nepal explore. Your representative is waiting for you in the customs area. From the airport, you will traverse through the busy streets to the center of the city in order to check-in a hotel. If you have time, you can stroll in the streets of Thamel.
Day 2: Fly to Lukla, trek to Phakding (2,651m/8,700ft) Duration: 40 minutes flight, 3 - 4 hours trek
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Accommodation: Overnight at a Guesthouse
Today, after breakfast, head to the domestic airport. Enjoy a scenic mountain flight to Lukla. See the wonderful Himalayas, including Everest. Next, we trek to Phakding along with a trekking guide. As you trek, you see Mt Nupla (5,885m) Kusum Kanguru (6,367m) and Mount Kwongde Range. Enroute, you come across Dudh Kosi Valley.
Day 3: Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,438m/11,280 ft)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Accommodation: Overnight at a Guesthouse
Duration: 5 - 6 hours
Today, you enter the Sagarmatha National Park. See the cascade of waterfalls. Follow the trekking trail that goes uphill and downhill. Villages are widely prevalent with flowers, such as Rhododendron, Magnolia, and fir. Intermingling with nature, you head to Namche. On the way, you get an ample opportunity to see the mountains.
Day 4: Namche Bazaar: acclimatization
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Accommodation: Overnight at a Guesthouse
Acclimatization means an adaptation for tomorrow's higher altitude. For the ultimate view of the mountains, head to the Everest View Hotel. This is a short hike, and hiking is always strenuous in the Everest Region. The view of the mountain is impressive. You will see a 180-degree view of the mountains, and you will not regret.
Day 5: Namche Bazaar to Tengboche (3,870m/12,694ft)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Accommodation: Overnight at a Guesthouse
Duration: 5 - 6 hours
The upward and downward trekking trails offer the perfect view that you would like to soak the beauties of Amadablam (6856 ), Everest (8848 ), Nuptse (7861 ), Lhotse (8501 m), and so on. The trekking also traverses along the Dudh Kosi River. The trail is an important part of the trek. Don't forget to take your camera with you.
Day 6: Tengboche to Dingboche (4,360 m/14,300 ft)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Accommodation: Overnight at a Guesthouse
Duration: 5 - 6 hours
Today, take long walk and experience the wonders of mountains, such as Mt.Tawache, Ama Dablam, North-Pokalde (5741m), Kongma-Tse (5820m), and the great wall of Nuptse because the view of these mountains is magnificent from any angle. Without the doubt one thing is sure, you will never forget both the glimpse of this view and the gazing view.
Day 7: Dingboche: acclimatization
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Accommodation: Overnight at a Guesthouse
Acclimatization means an adaptation for tomorrow's higher altitude. Nangkasrtshang is an iconic peak because its top helps you to immerse in the beauty of the mountains, including Makalu (8463 m). You also have the option of going to Dingboche, but this is a half day's journey and is tiring; however, you will find Makalu as a natural marvel.
Day 8: Dingboche to Lobuche (4940 m/16,207 ft)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Accommodation: Overnight at a Guesthouse
Duration: 5-6 hours
On the trekking trail again, you walk downward and upward and stop at the narrow glacier. For all the mountain lovers, this trekking trail is for you because you will see the awe-inspiring view of Mt.Tawache, Ama Dablam and to the north-Pokalde (5741m), Kongma-Tse (5820m) and the great wall of Nuptse.
Day 9: Lobuche to Gorak Shep (5,170 m/16,961ft), visit Everest Base Camp (5,364 m/17,594 ft)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Accommodation: Overnight at a Guesthouse
Duration: 6-7 hours
Today, our top priority is to visit the Everest Base Camp. Hit to the narrow and rocky path. Next up is an area from where you can detour. Your guide will tune with the original trekking trail. Pay a visit to the Italian Pyramid. You also hit rocky dunes, moraines, and streams. After you swallow the beauty of Everest Base Camp, you say farewell to it.
Day 10: Gorak Shep to Kala Patthar, (5,545m/18,188ft) back to Gorak Shep, fly to Kathmandu by Helicopter
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Accommodation: Overnight at a Hotel
It is evident that an aerial view of the Everest Region is the best view in the world. You will have vertical flight experience. If you are the first-timer, then you will experiment with what you have never experimented before. Above all, you fly over the mountains, like the trekking peaks, the Dudh Kosi River and the Bhote Kosi River. You are amidst the valleys and the hills.
Day 11: Final departure
Meals: Breakfast
From the haphazard city, as well as from nature's dramatic set, you fly out from Nepal. The proceedings of your flight begin by picking you up from the hotel. Where you trek was a paradise, and where you head is your native land. Prior to 4 hours, we pick you up from the hotel and take you to the Tribhuvan international airport.
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu
Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel (Yatri Suites and Spa)
Maximum Altitude: 1,350m/4,429ft
After landing at the Tribhuwan International Airport, we will be greeted by a representative of Himalayan Glacier who will drop us off at our hotel. We then check-in at the hotel, freshen up and take a rest. In the evening a welcome dinner will be hosted by Himalayan Glacier. Overnight in Kathmandu.
Day 2: Kathmandu: Sightseeing and trek Preparation
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel (Yatri Suites and Spa)
Maximum Altitude: 1,350m/4,429ft
We tour Durbar Square, Pashupatinath temple, Swayambhunath stupa and Bouddhanath stupa which are all world heritage sites. The Durbar Square sheds light on the life of the royals in ancient times. Pashupatinath temple is one of the most important places of pilgrimage for all Hindus. Swayambhunath is also known as the Monkey Temple and Baudhanath Stupa is one of the largest stupas in the world. At noon, we are introduced to our fellow participants and discuss our trip at Himalayan Glacier’s office. Overnight in Kathmandu.
Day 3: Fly to Lukla, trek to Phakding
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel/Tea House
Maximum Altitude: 2,800m/9,187ft
We take an early morning flight to Lukla which is where all Everest treks begin. We meet the rest of our team in Lukla and start trekking from there. We walk on a trail that gradually descends to Cheplung village from where we get a glimpse of Mt. Khumbila, a sacred mountain which has never been climbed. From here, we gradually descend until Phakding. Overnight in Phakding.
Flight: 40 min
Hiking: 3-4 hrs
Travel Distance: 8 km
Day 4: Phakding to Namche Bazaar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel/Tea House
Maximum Altitude: 3,438m/11,280ft
Our trail passes through a pine forest and we continue our walk on the trail that goes north up the Benkar valley. We cross Dudh Koshi River and pass Chumoa and Monjo villages before reaching the entrance of the Everest National Park. Then after crossing a suspension bridge, we pass Jorsale village and walk alongside of the Dudh Koshi and Bhote Koshi rivers. We ascend on a steep trail and reach Namche Bazaar which is probably the biggest town in the Everest region. Overnight in Namche Bazaar.
Hiking: 5-6 hrs
Travel Distance: 11 km
Day 5: Acclimatization Day - Namche Bazaar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel/Tea House
Maximum Altitude: 3,438m/11,280ft
We can tour Namche Bazaar which is the primary town of the Everest or Khumbu region and has government offices, ATMs, internet cafes, shops, restaurants, and a colorful market. We can hike-up to Sagarmatha National Park and enjoy the sunrise over the Himalayas including Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Kongde and so on. If we are interested in a day hike, we can trek to Khumjung village. Today we also visit the Hillary School and a monastery which houses a yeti scalp! Overnight in Namche Bazaar.
Day 6: Namche Bazaar to Tengboche
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel/Tea House
Maximum Altitude: 3,870m/12,697ft
The trek until Phunki is an easy walk. From here we ascend towards Tengboche village which houses the very famous Tengboche monastery which is the biggest monastery of the Everest region. It is located within the Sagarmatha National Park which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The monastery is blessed with panoramic views of the Himalayas, including Mt. Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam and Thamserku. The Tengboche Monastery opens at 3:00pm, so if we reach there by 3 o’clock we can observe a Buddhist religious ceremony. Overnight in Tengboche.
Hiking: 5-6 hrs
Travel Distance: 10 km
Day 7: Tengboche to Dingboche
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel/Tea House
Maximum Altitude: 4,360m/14,305ft
Our trail descends and passes through lush forests of birch, confer and rhododendron trees. While trekking we can admire good views of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam. We walk downhill to Debuche and cross the Imja River to reach Pangboche. We choose the upper Pangboche trail and admire the Himalayan vista and the Pangboche Monastery. We continue our walk to the Imja Valley and Lobuche River before ascending to Dingboche. It is a picturesque village with beautiful barley, potato and buckwheat fields complete with grazing animals dotted along those fields.
Hiking: 5-6 hrs
Travel Distance: 9 km
Day 8: Dingboche: Acclimatization
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel/Tea House
Maximum Altitude: 4,360m/14,305ft
Spending a day in Dingboche will help us to acclimate to the high altitude. Instead of staying idle, we climb a ridge located behind the village and see six of the world’s tallest peaks including Lhotse, Makalu and Cho Oyu. Furthermore, we can also admire Cholatse and Taboche peaks. On our north-west we see more Himalayan peaks rising above the Khumbu Khola Valley. Among those peaks, Lobuche West, Lobuche East and Lhotse are the most dominant. From another location on the ridge we can also admire the picturesque Imja Khola Valley and the beautiful Dingboche village. Overnight at Dingboche.
Day 9: Dingboche to Duglha
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel/Tea House
Maximum Altitude: 4,600m/15,093ft
It is a relatively short journey from Dinboche to Duglha. We trek across a wide pass which is a much wanted change from walking in a straight line. Around the beginning of our trek today we enjoy the company of the mighty Himalayas on all sides. The valley begins to narrow as we come closer to Dusa. We pass the campsite of the first successful Everest Expedition in 1953. We begin to see Mt. Pumori as we continue on our trail. As our trail descends and curves, we bid goodbye to Mt. Pumori. We cross a stream and ascend to Duglha which is a tiny village with a huge strand of prayer flags hung across the valley. After reaching Duglha, we can walk for 45 minutes to an hour and visit the Memorial Shrine. Overnight in Duglha.
Hiking: 3-4 hrs, Travel Distance: 4 km
Day 10: Duglha to Lobuche
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel/Tea House
Maximum Altitude: 4,940m/16,208ft
We ascend to the steep terminal moraine of the Khumbu Glacier. The trail passes through boulder-strewn slopes as we ascend Chupki Lhara which is a ridge that provides spectacular mountain views. The top of the ridge is filled with prayer flags and stones which are memorial shrines for climbers who lost their lives on Mt. Everest. As the trail drops to the Khumbu Glacier moraine, we find ourselves facing several great peaks including Khumbutse, Lingtren, Pumori and Mahalangur Himal. As we are crossing Khumbu Glacier we can also see Mt. Nuptse. Overnight in Lobuche.
Hiking: 2-4 hrs, Travel Distance: 4 km
Day 11: Lobuche to Gorak Shep, visit Everest Base Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel/Tea House
Maximum Altitude: 5,364m/17,599ft
The trek to Everest Base Camp is not very difficult. However, we ascend and descend mostly on a glacier path. There is also a lot of meandering on rough terrains. As we reach the base camp, we enjoy the incredible melt patterns and admire the gently rounded ice towers on the upper part of the Khumbu glacier. The Everest Base Camp is stunningly beautiful. We can enjoy amazing views of Nuptse, Khumbuste and Pumori mountains from the base camp. After soaking in the beauty, we walk back towards Gorak Shep where we spend the night. Overnight in Gorak Shep.
Hiking: 6-7 hrs, Travel Distance: 13 km
Day 12: Gorak Shep to Kala Patthar to Pherice
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel/Tea House
Maximum Altitude: 5,545m/18,193ft
We wake up early for the walk up to Kala Patthar. It is dark outside with cold temperature and most likely chilly winds. We walk on a fairly steep trail at a comfortable pace. As we are climbing up the hill we can see Lingtren, Khumbutse, and Changtse mountains. The view from the summit is outstanding. We can see the world’s tallest mountain Everest along other mighty Himalayan peaks. After spending some time at the summit of Kala Patthar, we walk back to Gorak Shep which is relatively easier than hiking up to Kala Pathhar.
Trekkers who visit the Everest Base Camp today will have an early breakfast as the hike up to the Everest base camp takes longer than the hike to Kala Patthar. After returning to Gorak Shep, both the groups will have lunch together. After lunch we descend to Pheriche to spend the night. Overnight in Pheriche.
Hiking: 7-8 hrs, Travel Distance: 16 km
Day 13: Pheriche to Namche Bazaar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel/Tea House
Maximum Altitude: 3,438m/11,280ft
We lose approximately 2,000 feet in elevation today and walk on a trail with a lot of ups and downs. We descend through a hillside filled with rhododendron and juniper trees and cross a bridge over the Dudh Koshi River. We descend rapidly through pine forest where we can easily spot mountains goats, pheasants and other wild animals and birds common to the area. The path eventually reaches Sansa from where we can enjoy views of Ama Dablam, Thamserku and Nuptse mountains. We walk on winding trails followed by another walk through a forest before reaching Namche Bazaar. Overnight in Namche Bazaar.
Hiking: 6-7 hrs, Travel Distance: 20 km
Day 14: Namche Bazaar to Lukla
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel/Tea House
Maximum Altitude: 2,800m/9,187ft
We begin our trek to Namche Bazaar today on a rocky terrain. It is mostly a downhill trek on a trail alongside the Dudh Koshi River. We cross several suspension bridges, pass by several monasteries and villages before reaching Lukla. After reaching Lukla we spend rest of the day taking rest as today will be our last day on the mountains. Overnight in Lukla.
Hiking: 6-7 hrs ,Travel Distance: 19 km
Day 15: Fly to Kathmandu
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel (Yatri Suites and Spa)
Maximum Altitude: 1,350m/4,429ft
We catch an early morning flight to Kathmandu after our long mountain journey. After reaching Kathmandu, we can take a rest or do some souvenir shopping. If we want to explore any other areas of Kathmandu, we may do that today. Our guides can help you with both souvenir shopping or sightseeing. There will be a farewell dinner in the evening to celebrate the successful completion of our journey. Overnight in Kathmandu.
Flight: 40 Min
Day 16: Final departure
Meals: Breakfast
Our adventure in Nepal ends today. A Himalayan Glacier representative will drop us off at the Tribhuwan International Airport a few hours before the scheduled flight.
