Trek to Everest Base Camp (EBC) and Helicopter to Lukla

Day to Day Itinerary

Trip Note

 From Kathmandu - Lukla - Kathmandu flight may be delayed by few hours or even canceled due to bad weather condition. So, you should be prepared for such flight delays or cancellations. But we will do our best to avoid such conditions. In case of flight cancellation, we will try to get you on the flight for the next day. Getting an early flight for the next day may not be possible during the high season so, we can arrange a flight by helicopter as well but it will be an extra cost. If we have a group of 4- 5 people, we can charter a helicopter from Kathmandu – Lukla.  It will be advisable to have extra days in Kathmandu before and after the trekking. We can arrange your cultural / adventure tours (such as sightseeing tours, rafting, jungle safari, with extra cost if the extra days are not used for the flight conditions to Lukla and back.

If the flight is delayed and canceled for several days which could disturb your onward journey, you are free to choose trekking in Annapurna, Langtang and other regions and we are Halesi Treks arrange the alternative trek.

Accommodation

All the accommodation as per the itinerary is included in the package cost. Halesi Treks have chosen the 2/3 star hotel in the cities for your comfort and safety. The hotels can be upgraded to more deluxe ones upon your request. While trekking in the Mountain, our guides will choose the best available lodge of the village from their past experience. As some villages have limited number of lodges, in a peak season like in Spring and Autumn. Comfortable two men tent with mattress and four seasons sleeping bag will be provided for the camping trek. Our crew will try to set the camp in a scenic place. All the hotel and camping accommodations are as per twin sharing basis unless you are of a different gender.

Meals

Nepal is such an easy place to get several vegetarian options so no worries if you are a vegetarian or non-vegetarian. You can enjoy typical Nepali food as well as continental, Italian, Indian and Tibetan. Freshly cooked and hygienic dinner and breakfast are served at the camp and lunch will be served on the way to the next destination which will be prepared by our own chef. Only breakfast is served in Kathmandu whilst farewell dinner on the eve of your international departure is served from our side. All the meals (B/L/D) are on full board basis during the trek.

Trekking Crew

An experienced and licensed Guide and necessary porters will assist you during the trek. In a group with more than 8 clients, 2 guides will be provided for the betterment in service. In a teahouse trek, generally, one porter is provided for every two clients who carry between 15 to 18 kg. However, on a camping journey, more porters are required. All the camping types of equipment such as kitchen, dining, dome and toilet tents, kitchen equipment, fuel, and all consumable goods have to be carried from Kathmandu which needs more manpower. All of our guides and porters are fully insured so you don't' have to worry about them in case of emergency. Our team believes that our customer care is the first priority.

Physical Fitness and Experience

Trek to Everest Base Camp (EBC) and Helicopter to Lukla is an easy trek which is fit for those who has the ability to walk 5-6 hours of walking uphill and downhill in a day carrying the personal day pack. Some days are longer with 7- 8 hours of walking as well. Everest Base Camp (EBC) and Helicopter to Lukla is low altitude trek which demands less physical, however having strong determination, positive vibe and average physical fitness can complete this trek. Doing some physical exercise a few weeks prior to the trip is better but technical skill is not required for this trek. If you are taking medicine for heart, lung or blood diseases, please kindly consult your doctor and inform to Halesi Treks

Travel Insurance

This is a real adventure in high altitude so obtaining a travel insurance is always a good idea for your safety and is highly recommended too. Your travel insurance policy should cover helicopter evacuation and medical expenses in an emergency. There is not any Nepalese insurance company to sell travel insurance policy so you better buy a good one from home. There are some insurance policies which covers only in low altitude below 4000 mt. and some only in high altitude above 4000 mt. So before you purchase it, please double-check the policy what it covers and where are you going.

Best Seasons

Spring (March to May) and Autumn (September to November) are the best months for Trek to Everest Base Camp (EBC) and Helicopter to Lukla. Where normally days are sunny, the temperature is perfect, the sky is clear and Mountain remains crystal. This trek can be done in Monsoon (June to August ) but you should not expect the great weather and Mountain view.  You can do it in Winter (December to February) if you are used to with extreme cold temperature.

Ground Transportation

Highway in Nepal is safe, however, sometimes transport can be halted due to landslide, strike or by political unrest. Add a cushion of a few extra days in your onward travel schedule, advised as a margin of safety for your international flight from Nepal. We, therefore, advise that you schedule at least an extra days cushion in your itinerary to avoid conflicts with international flights out of Nepal. In that case, Halesi Treks can arrange activities with your additional days in Kathmandu before your flight home.

Reviews

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  Thank you Halesi Treks

  Rating: December 06,2022

  My wife and I did the Everest Base Camp trekking starting from Kathmandu on November 12 2022 and ending in Kathmandu on November 22 2022, the Halesi Treks team accompanied us during the trip.
  
  During the trekking from Lukla and back to Lukla, Man Kumar Tamang as the leader of Halesi Trek provided the information and support needed for this hike. As foreigners who do not know local information, information support and the Halesi Treks network allowed us to make the EBC trekking smoothly and safely.
  
  Information support from Halesi Treks relates to all aspects of trekking, for example the distance and time of trekking in one day, where to stay, food conditions and so on.
  
  Halesi Treks has an extensive network, especially related to aviation. On day four, one of our team members had pneumonia, requiring emergency evacuation and Halesi Treks was able to arrange for a helicopter to pick him up. Our friend was picked up in Dingboche and driven to Lukla so as to avoid further risks.
  
  Likewise, when we needed a helicopter pick-up from Lobuche to Lukla after ending the EBC climb, Halesi Treks was able to bring in a helicopter on time to take us to Lukla.
  
  In addition to technical information support, Halesi Treks also provides personalized support and simple, uplifting services. For example, when in Namche I had gastric problems due to an ulcer, the Halesi Treks team managed to find the right medicine so that the stomach ulcers could be treated. My wife and I are very grateful for the personal support from the Halesi Treks team.
  
  I can feel and tell you that the Halesi Treks team provided sincere and wholehearted service so that we could complete the EBC trek successfully, for that my wife and I would like to thank Halesi Treks, especially Man Kumar Tamang for all the support given so that we could make the trekking for 10 days safe and sound.
  
  Thank you Halesi Treks.

  Made Surya P, Indonesia

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  EBC Helicopter trek with Halesi Treks->Man Kumar Tamang & Prakash (Guide)

  Rating: May 06,2019

  I was a solo trekker and was looking to complete the trek in 11 days including arrival and departure. My return plan was taking a helicopter from Gorakshep to save time and get ariel views. However, no company was giving me confirmation of heli ride for a single trekker. This is when I contacted Man Kumar Tarang who gave me a very competitive price for my plan.
  Pros:
  1) Competitive pricing
  2) Arranged return on a shared helicopter (nobody else was willing)
  3) Was quick to send all information and communication
  4) Hotel and guest/tea house arrangements were as best as possible.
  5) Man Kumar Tarang has good contacts with the helicopter companies. When flight from KTM to Lukla was canceled, he was quick to get a seat for me for a very low price. Others were stranded for 1-3 days.
  6) Man Kumar kept in touch throughout the trek, calling every other day to find if things were going well.
  7) He gave right advise to take the helicopter back to Kathmandu (my plan was only till Lukla and then flight) which helped me not miss my flight out of KTM
  8) He helps me rent the sleeping bag, so I didn't have to worry arriving in KTM and shopping around.
  
  Prakash was the best porter cum guide one can have. He kept my needs in priority throughout the trek.
  1) Prakash maintained the pace of the trek keeping my stamina in mind with proper rest stops.
  2) He would make sure to serve the meals, get hot water, tea. In two of the guest houses, he was able to get me special meal outside the menu.
  3) He was my photographer and took good pictures without much instructions.
  4) He would make sure to confirm with all the guest houses before arrival, get a room with no sharing and bring blankets if not provided.
  5) He helped me in difficult terrains and without his help, I could not have made it to Kala pathther. He literally pulled me countless times to climb big rocks and motivated throughout the trek.
  6) On the last day, he kept in touch with the helicopter service provider to get the earliest ride possible.
  I will highly recommend Halesi Treks and Prakash as guide, if you are planning solo or group trek in the Himalayas, especially if you plan Helicopter service.

  Gautam Kumar, United Kingdom