Everest Base Camp and Gokyo Lakes Tour by Heli – 10 Days

Everest Base Camp heli tour with Gokyo Lakes is an 8-day trip that begins with sightseeing of World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu followed by a very short trek in the world-renowned Everest region. The main attraction of the trip is the heli ride over the Everest Base Camp, Gokyo Lakes and Kalapathhar. Stopping our chopper at Kalapatthar and Gokyo Lakes and spending some time at these locations, will truly enrich our Himalayan experience. From Kalapathhar, we get excellent views of the Himalayas including Everest, the highest mountain on earth. In Gokyo, the pristine emerald colored Gokyo lakes are ours to admire. Additionally, we also get to see the beautiful Khumbu Valley, Khumbu Glacier and Icefall region. On our helicopter ride we will also get to admire outstanding views of Everest, Ama Dablam, Lhotse, Nuptse and other Himalayan peaks.

The helicopter tour is ideal for those who wish to experience everything Everest but don’t have time to walk all the way to the Everest Base Camp. ‘Everest Base Camp and Gokyo Lakes Tour by Heli’ also includes trekking for a little over two days so that we get to experience first-hand what it’s like to walk on the trails that famous men like Tenzing Norgay Sherpa and Sir Edmund Hillary have treaded upon.

Outline Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,350m/4,428ft), explore evening welcome dinner at Nepali culture program

After landing at the Tribhuwan International Airport, we will be greeted by a representative of Nature Heaven Treks and Expedition 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 Nature Heaven Treks and Expedition. Overnight in Kathmandu. ? Star Hotels

Including Meals: - Dinner

Day 02: Sightseeing in Kathmandu and Patan

In Kathmandu, we tour Pashupatinath temple, Swayambhunath stupa and Bouddhanath stupa which are all world heritage sites. 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. We also visit the Patan Durbar Square which is another World Heritage Site. The square is reminiscent of medieval Kathmandu with beautiful courtyards, temples and shrines noted for their exquisite architecture and delicate carving. We also tour the Patan museum while we are in Patan Durbar Square. Overnight in Kathmandu. ? Star Hotels

Including Meals: - Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 03: Fly to Lukla, trek to Phakding (2,651m/8,700ft): 40 minutes flight; 8km, 3 - 4 hours trek

We take an early morning regular flight to Lukla by a Twin Otter plane 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.

Including Meals: - Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 04: Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,438m/11,280 ft): 11km, 5 - 6 hours

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. After entering the park, we ascend on a steep trail with incredible views. Ascending further, we reach Namche Bazaar which is the biggest town in the Everest region. Overnight in Namche Bazaar.

Including Meals: - Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 05: Namche Bazaar: acclimatization

Spending one more day in Namche Bazaar will help us get used to the high altitude and thinning oxygen in the air. We tour the primary town of the Everest or Khumbu region which 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.

Including Meals: - Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 06: Namche Bazaar to Tengboche (3,870m/12,694ft): 10km, 5- 6 hours

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.

Including Meals: - Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 07: Tengboche to Dingboche (4,360 m/14,300 ft): 9km, 5 - 6 hours

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.

Including Meals: - Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 08: Heli tour of Everest Base Camp, Gokyo Lakes and Kalapathhar

Today is the most exciting part of our journey. We begin our heli tour of Everest and the Himalayas after breakfast. We begin our Himalayan sightseeing on a helicopter from Namche Bazaar. The helicopter or chopper will also take us to the Everest base camp along with Gokyo Lakes and Kalapathhar. We stop at Kalapathhar and Gokyo Lakes. From Kalapathhar, we gaze at the mighty Himalayas including Everest. In Gokyo, the pristine emerald colored Gokyo lakes are ours to admire. Additionally, we also get to see the beautiful Khumbu Valley, Khumbu Glacier and Icefall region, on our heli tour. The tour ends in Lukla where we spend the night.

Including Meals: - Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 09: Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu

We take an early morning regular flight to Kathmandu. After reaching Kathmandu, we can take the much needed rest. If there is a place we feel like visiting before our trip back home tomorrow, we can do that as well. There will be a farewell dinner in the evening to celebrate the successful completion of our journey. Overnight in Kathmandu. ?  Star Hotel

Including Meals: - Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 10: Final departure

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.

Including Meals: - Breakfast

Important Note

Your safety is of paramount concern while travelling with Nature Heaven Treks and Expedition. Please note that your leader has the authority to amend or cancel any part of the itinerary if it is deemed necessary due to safety concerns. Every effort will be made to keep to the above itinerary; however, since this adventure entails travelling in remote mountainous regions, we cannot guarantee that we will not deviate from it. Weather conditions, health condition of a group member, unexpected natural disasters, etc., can all contribute to changes in the itinerary. The leader will try to ensure that the trip runs according to plan, but please be prepared to be flexible if required.

Included in the Cost

?      Airport pickups and drops in a private vehicle

?      Deluxe hotel accommodation in Kathmandu for three nights with breakfast

?      Luxury teahouse accommodation during the EBC and GOKYO LAKE trek and heli trekking tour

?      All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the trek

?      Welcome and farewell dinners

?      All ground transportation on a comfortable private vehicle as per the itinerary

?      Domestic flights from a regular Twin Otter plane (Kathmandu- Lukla )

?      Guided city tour in Kathmandu and Patan by private vehicle

?      Entrance fees for sightseeing/monument visits as per the itinerary

?      An experienced, English-speaking and government-licensed trek leader and assistant trek leader

?      Porter service

?      Helicopter/Chopper expenses

?      Staff costs including their salary, insurance, equipment, domestic airfare, food and accommodation

?      Down jacket and sleeping bag (to be returned after trip completion)

?      Nature Heaven Treks and Expedition trekking bag/duffel bag, t-shirt and trekking map are yours to take

?      All necessary paperwork and trekking permits (National Park Permit, TIMS)

?      Medical kit (carried by your trek leader)

?      All government and local taxes

Not Included in the Cost

?      Nepalese visa fee

?      Excess baggage charge(s)

?      Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, early return from mountain (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary

?      Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu (and also in the case of early return from the mountain than the scheduled itinerary)

?      International flights and helicopter rides from Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu (if requested by guests)

?      Travel and rescue insurance

?      Personal expenses (phone calls, internet, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower, etc.)

?      Tips for guide(s), porter(s) and driver(s)

Accommodations

We will be staying at a deluxe suite in Kathmandu (3 nights) and luxury teahouses during the trek and heli tour (4 nights). We stay in Hotel Moon Light in Kathmandu and during the short trek and heli tour. All accommodations are on twin-shared basis. Single supplement will be served on request and will cost an additional USD 930.

Meals

All meals will be provided during trekking while only breakfast will be available in Kathmandu. There will also be welcome and farewell dinners for guests. While on the short trek, we have breakfast and dinner in the tea-houses/lodges we spend the night and lunch on our way to the next destination.

TOTAL COST: - 7000 USD for @ 2pax.

TOTAL COST: - 9000USD for @4 Pax

Contact

Contact: +977-9851218358

Email:[email protected]

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Contact Name:Krishna Ghimire

Address: Thamel ,Kathmandu–Paknajol Marg

Tel no: +977-1-4385821

P.O.Box No: 4028