EBC Heli Tour with Kala Patthar & Gokyo Lake Landings-8 Days

Trip Facts

  • Duration 8 Days
  • Difficulty Level Moderate
  • Destination Nepal
  • Transportation Private Vehicle, Domestic Flight and Private Helicopter Ride
  • Activity Cultural Tour, Trekking and Helocopter Ride
  • Best Season Feb-May & Sept-Dec
  • Group Size Mini 2 , Max 14 People
  • Trip Start/End Kathmandu
  • Max Altitude 5,550m/18,208ft

Everest Base Camp and Gokyo Lakes Heli Tour Overview: 

Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour with Kala Patthar & Gokyo Lake Landings The 8-day journey begins with a short hike in the world-renowned Everest Region. The Everest region helicopter trip is thrilling, as it takes you over the Everest Base Camp, Kala Pathhar, and Gokyo lakes.

Our Himalayan experience will be enhanced by stopping our helicopter at Gokyo Lakes and spending time there. We can see the Himalayas and Everest from Kala Pathhar. We can admire the beautiful emerald-colored Gokyo Lakes in Gokyo. We also see the Khumbu Valley and Khumbu Glacier. We will see Everest, Ama Dablam, and other Himalayan peaks from the helicopter.

The helicopter tour is perfect for those who want to experience the beauty of Everest but don't have the time to trek to the base camp. Our "Everest Base Camp & Gokyo Lakes Tour By Heli" allows you to enjoy an aerial view while completing a trek that takes just two days. We can enjoy the authenticity of walking on trails once walked by legendary figures like Tenzing Sherpa and Sir Edmund Hillary.

As the helicopter flies over Kalapatthar and lands at Gokyo Lake, you will feel Mount Everest's elite setting and Himalayan views of Lhotse, Makalu, Cho Oyu, and the surrounding peaks. Depending on the weather and temperature, the landing will take 15-25 minutes at each destination.

The eight-day itinerary for the trip is designed for those who can manage time, even for trekking. However, if you still want to shorten the schedule, you can enjoy a single-day Everest Base Camp helicopter flight landing tour directly from Kathmandu/Lukla.

The Everest Base Camp and Gokyo Lake Helicopter Tour combine different experiences of Himalayan trekking and a paramount helicopter tour of Gokyo Lake and Everest Base Camp.

The moderate trek up to Namche Bazaar from Lukla ultimately takes the splendid form of a shared helicopter ride to the best vantage viewpoint of Everest Base Camp and Kalapatthar, along with the landing at the emerald-colored Gokyo Valley and Lakes.

It is an incredible opportunity to quench your trekking thirst in the Everest region and complete a tour to EBC and Gokyo Lakes with a shortly customized itinerary.

Namche Bazaar and the surrounding alpine hamlets offer a different experience while exploring during acclimatization hiking. The trade town of Namche, the mystical Khumjung village, and a hike to Everest View Hotel adjoin the cultural aura of the Himalayan views of the surroundings of Mount Everest and the panoramic surroundings.

A helicopter tour from Namche to Everest Base Camp and Gokyo Lake uplifts your excitement to have 360-degree views of the Himalayan aura of the Khumbu region. A helicopter tour is highly rewarding, as it allows you to explore even the hidden peaks and the peaks of the Tibetan terrain, which is impossible to explore with a trekking option. Landing in places like Kalapatthar (5545 meters) and Gokyo Lake (4750 meters), you can explore the dramatic vistas of the towering peaks, the surrounding landscape, and the huge turquoise Gokyo Lake.

Are you familiar with the Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour itinerary and Gokyo Lakes? If the 8-day plan is too lengthy, we can tailor the trip to your preferences. Consider exploring the Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour for a more concise experience.

Key Highlights of EBC Heli Tour with Kala Patthar & Gokyo Lake:

  • Visit famous Hindu and Buddhist sites in Kathmandu
  • Enjoy scenic flights to and from Lukla
  • Walk beautiful mountain trails from Lukla to Namche Bazaar
  • Trek through Sagarmatha National Park with stunning views
  •  Explore the lively Sherpa town of Namche Bazaar
  •  See the beautiful Gokyo Lakes and snowy Himalayan peaks
  • Fly over Everest Base Camp and the Khumbu Icefall
  • Land at Kala Patthar for close-up views of Mount Everest
  • Land in Gokyo Valley and enjoy the peaceful turquoise lakes

How difficult is the EBC Gokyo Lakes helicopter tour?

Everest base camp The Gokyo Lakes helicopter trek/tour is a moderate trip; however, the maximum elevation is 5545 meters. This is due to its walking and flight schedule. The trek begins from 2800 meters altitude (Lukla) up to around 3500 meters altitude (Namche Bazaar and Khumjung Valley). The adventurous excursion in the alpine valleys will be skipped with a helicopter ride from Namche Bazaar, which eases your journey from adventure to a luxury trip.

When is the best time for the EBC Gokyo Lakes helicopter trek?

Generally, two seasons are the best for trekking and touring in the Everest region. However, if you have a helicopter ride tour option above the Namche Bazaar, winter is another beautiful time to enjoy the Everest Base Camp Gokyo Lakes helicopter trek and tour.

EBC Gokyo Lakes helicopter trek in spring:

Spring is an ideal season for trekking activities in the Everest region. It is the year's first season, which welcomes thousands of trekkers on the Everest trekking trails. The magnificent temperature with warmer walking days allows trekkers to enjoy the trip. However, nights are cold even in spring.

EBC Gokyo Lakes helicopter trek in autumn/fall:

The autumn season is an incredible time to hike in the Khumbu region. The days are warmer but slightly colder than the spring season. During the night, the temperature falls to the ground level and below. But the accommodation on the Everest Base Camp Gokyo Lakes helicopter trek/tour is at 3440 meters, the highest altitude, which releases you from worrying about colder nights. But the weather allows exclusive Himalayan views of the Everest region peaks and land at Kalapatthar and Gokyo Lake.

EBC Gokyo Lakes helicopter trek in winter:

Winter is an excellent time to get impressive views and trek with fewer crowds. Trekking to the Everest base camp will be ultra-challenging in winter, but trekking up to Namche Bazaar is great. Taking a helicopter riding tour from Namche Bazaar, the snowy landscape around the alpine Khumbu valleys and the breathtaking Himalayan views of the Everest chain surpass your imagination.

Meals on the EBC Gokyo Lakes helicopter trek

All meals—breakfast, lunch, and dinner—will be provided during the trek, and breakfast will only be provided in Kathmandu. We host welcome and farewell dinners for our guests. During the trek, we have breakfast and dinner at tea houses or lodges where we spend nights, while there will be lunch at tea houses on the way. You have the option to choose from Nepali, continental, Tibetan, and Indian cuisines. As we take care of our guests, we ensure that you are getting healthy food. We prioritize locally produced organic food and also provide you with seasonable fruits.  During the climbing session, hygienic, freshly cooked food will be provided.

Note: If you are a vegetarian, let us know in advance so that we can make proper arrangements for food as per your wish during the trek

Accommodation on the EBC Gokyo Lakes helicopter trek

You will be accommodated in a three-star standard hotel in Kathmandu and a guesthouse/teahouse during the trek. All accommodations are on a twin-shared basis. A single supplement will be served on request and will cost extra. Adventure Club Trek will arrange rooms with attached washrooms; however, teahouses in some places only have shared washing and toilet facilities. Also, note that single rooms are readily available in Kathmandu and the trekking regions at lower altitudes, but it might be complicated to find them at higher altitudes.

Drinking Water on the EBC Gokyo Lakes helicopter trek

Adventure Club provides all the meals on the trek but doesn't provide water. The best option is to treat the local water either with chlorine/iodine tablets or a SteriPen. The teahouses will give you good-quality free water, and you can also get it along the trail, but you will need to treat it. If you are using the tablets, make sure they dissolve completely (about 30 mins). On most treks, you can buy mineral water along the trail. A liter of mineral water at lower-elevation tea houses costs around USD 1, but at higher elevations, it can cost up to $4, so the cost can add up.

Itinerary

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Upon your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM), you will be welcomed by a representative from Adventure Club Trek. After sorting out your custom formalities (visa and so on), you will be transferred to your respective hotel in Adventure Club Trek’s private vehicle. After resting for some time at your hotel, you will attend an orientation about your trek led by the trekking leader over a welcome dinner. Overnight in Kathmandu. 

  • AccommodationHotel
  • MealsWlcome Dinner
  • Max. Altitude1,350m/4,428ft

After breakfast, our city guide will take you to the four UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu. Swayambhunath stupa, the famous Buddhist monkey temple is located on the hill from where you can get a picture of Kathmandu valley from a bird’s view. Pashupatinath temple, one of the most important pilgrimages for Hindus, is located in the eastern part of the city. Likewise, Buddhanath is the largest spherical stupas in Asia. You will also visit the Kathmandu Durbar Squire, a centuries-old royal palace, now turned into national museums, temples, and other buildings, with the finest architecture, with fine cuts, and wood carvings. In the afternoon, we get our equipment checked by our Trekking leader, get introduced to fellow participants, and discuss our trip. Overnight in Kathmandu.

  • AccommodationHotel
  • MealsBreakfast
  • Max. Altitude1,350m/4,428ft

Manthali to Lukla Flight (March, April, May, October, and November)

During peak seasons, such as March, April, May, October, and November, the flight to Lukla will be operated from Ramechhap/Manthali due to air traffic expansion. The Manthali/Ramechhap airport is about a 4-hour drive from Kathmandu. On this day, we wake up at 2:30 a.m., take an escorted shuttle to Manthali airport on a shared tourist vehicle, and board a 20-minute flight to Lukla.

Kathmandu to Lukla Flight (January, February, June, July, August, September, and December)

The flight to Lukla is typically operated from Kathmandu during nonpeak seasons, which include January, February, June, July, August, September, and December. Please be aware that the decision regarding the operation of flights solely depends on the airline and is influenced by the volume of travelers during a specific month. On this day, we wake up at 5 to 6 a.m. Our staff will escort you to the domestic airport terminal in Kathmandu, and you will board a 35-minute flight to Lukla.

After Lading in Lukla:

The adventure begins with a flight to Lukla’s Tenzing Hillary Airport (2,840 m), known as one of the most thrilling airstrips in the world. Upon arrival, your porter guide will welcome you and assist with trek preparations. Porters will carry your duffel bag throughout the 8-day Everest Base Camp journey, supporting up to two clients each.

After a short tea break in Lukla, the trek officially starts along scenic trails through Cheplung and Thadokoshi (2,580 m). The route gradually descends toward the village of Phakding (2,610 m). Along the way, enjoy stunning views of Himalayan peaks like Kusum Khangkaru and Nupla while following the peaceful Dudh Koshi River.  Overnight in Phakding.

  • AccommodationGuesthouse./Teahouse
  • MealsBreakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
  • Max. Altitude2,651m/8,700ft

After breakfast, we begin the foothill excursion through the startling route. Passing Manjo, the impressive diversity of the Sagarmatha National Park begins to appear, which is a point to exhibit the permits. A couple of bridges guide the route via Jorsalle, stop for lunch, and head straightforwardly to the beautiful town of Namche Bazaar, which is a central town and a trade center in the Khumbu region. The first sight of the world's tallest peak- Mt. Everest and Ama Dablam entice us. Overnight in Namche Bazaar.

  • AccommodationGuesthouse./Teahouse
  • MealsBreakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
  • Max. Altitude3,438m/11,280 ft

Acclimatization is very important for trekkers hiking at high elevations to get used to the climate and situation. For the speedy adjustment to the higher altitude, we hike to Syangboche and further ascend to the Everest View Hotel which is considered to be located at the highest place. From the hotel, we get a splendid view of the Himalayas; Mount Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Kongde, and others. After having a tea or a coffee break, we gradually descend to the Sherpa villages of Khumjung where we will have lunch. You may also visit the Khumjung Monastery. The legend has it that the monastery houses a Yeti’s scalp.

When we return to Namche, we may choose to relax or enjoy roaming about the town. You may visit the Sherpa museum to learn about the Sherpa culture and the history of mountaineering, or nearby Thame, a historic village. It is worth visiting the school established by Sir Edmond Hillary, the first person to climb Mt Everest.

  • AccommodationGuesthouse./Teahouse
  • MealsBreakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
  • Max. Altitude3,438m/11,280 ft

Today is the most exciting and memorable day of the journey. After an early breakfast, we begin our scenic helicopter tour of Everest and the surrounding Himalayas. The flight starts from Namche Bazaar, lifting us high above deep valleys, snowy ridges, and famous Sherpa villages.

As the helicopter moves deeper into the Khumbu region, we enjoy breathtaking aerial views of the Khumbu Valley, the massive Khumbu Glacier, and the dramatic Icefall region. Flying over Everest Base Camp gives a rare perspective that is impossible to experience on foot.

The helicopter makes planned stops at Kalapathhar and Gokyo Lakes. At Kalapathhar, we step out to witness one of the best close-up views of Mount Everest, along with Nuptse, Lhotse, and other towering Himalayan peaks. At Gokyo, we admire the stunning emerald-colored lakes, surrounded by snow-covered mountains—an unforgettable natural sight.

After completing this once-in-a-lifetime Himalayan sightseeing flight, the helicopter flies to Lukla, where we spend the night, reflecting on an extraordinary day above the world’s highest mountains. Overnight in Lukla.

  • AccommodationGuesthouse./Teahouse
  • MealsBreakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
  • Max. Altitude5,550m/19,220 ft

Lukla to Manthali Flight (March, April, May, October, and November)

The flight from Lukla to Manthali is a 20-minute flight. After that, it is about a 4-5-hour drive to Kathmandu. Please note that the driving hours may vary according to the highway traffic conditions. You’ll be transferred to the hotel in Kathmandu on a shared tourist vehicle.

Lukla to Kathmandu Flight (January, February, June, July, August, September, and December)

The flight from Lukla takes about 35 minutes. After arriving at the airport, you will be transferred to the hotel in Kathmandu via a shared tourist vehicle. Please be aware that the decision regarding the operation of flights solely depends on the airline and is influenced by the volume of travelers during a specific month.

  • AccommodationHotel
  • MealsBreakfast and farewell Dinner.
  • Max. Altitude1,350m/4,429ft

Our Everest Base Camp and Gokyo Lakes Helicopter Tour 8 Day ends here. A representative from the Adventure Club Trek will accompany you and see you off at Tribhuvan International Airport a few hours before the scheduled flight to your home.

Note: If you still have a few days after the trekking schedule, you might be interested in experiencing other adventurous activities like jungle safari, Rafting, Bungee jumping, and paragliding. j You may contact the Adventure Club Trek for the arrangement.

  • MealsBreakfast.

Note: Your safety is of the utmost concern whilst you are traveling with Adventure Club Trek. We will make every effort possible to follow the original itinerary, but we reserve the right to change that itinerary if a segment of it becomes a safety issue. Certain mountain regions are remote, natural disasters can happen, weather conditions can decline, and there can be illness or an injury. To avoid dangerous situations, we may occasionally have to make changes to the itinerary to ensure everyone’s safety. That having been said, Adventure Club Trek will strive to provide you with the best possible trekking experience and to keep your safety our number one priority. We thank you for your understanding.

Cost Details

Price Includes

Transportation & Domestic Flights:

  • All airport transfers (international and domestic) by Private tourist vehicle
  • Kathmandu to Manthali transportation by Private tourist vehicle
  • Domestic flights from Kathmandu/Manthali to Lukla
  • A Private helicopter flight from Nameche—flying over EBC and landing at Kalapatthar and Gokyo Lake—and returning to Lukla

Accommodation:

  • Twin-sharing accommodation in a 3-star hotel in Kathmandu for 3 nights, including 2 breakfasts
  • Twin-sharing guesthouse accommodation during the trek for 4 nights in the Everest region
  • Rooms with attached toilets are available in Lukla, Phakding, and Namche

Meals:

  • All standard meals during the trek
  • 5 breakfasts, 4 lunches, and 4 dinners
  • Each meal includes one cup of Tea/Coffee and seasonal fruits
  • Welcome and farewell dinner in Kathmandu.
  • Water purification tablets.

Guide and Support Staff:

  • Experienced, government-licensed, English-speaking trekking guide, first-aid trained and locally recruited
  • Guided city tour in Kathmandu, including the temples'/monuments' entrance fees and a private vehicle.
  • Assistance guides are provided for groups larger than 4 people.
  • Porters will carry your luggage during the trek (one porter per two trekkers).
  • All staff wages, meals, accommodation, equipment, insurance, and medical needs are fully covered.

Trekking Permits:

The following permits and entry fees are included in your package:

  • Sagarmatha National Park Entry Permit
  • Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality Fee
  • TIMS (Trekkers’ Information Management System) Card

Trip Benefits and Inclusions:

  • Adventure Club's trekking bag/duffel bag, Trip T-shirt, and Everest Base Camp trail map.
  • Guides carry a first aid kit with an oximeter.
  • EBC Heli Tour with Kala Patthar & Gokyo Lake Landings—8 Days Completion Certificate.

Rental Trekking Gear:

  • Sleeping bag & down jackets are provided (To be returned after the trek is completed)

Administrative Fees & Taxes:

  • All administrative costs and government taxes included

Price Excludes

  • Nepal entry visa (USD 30 for 15 days, USD 50 for 30 days, or USD 125 for 90 days).
  • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu.
  • International airfare (can be arranged upon request).
  • Extra nights in Kathmandu due to early arrival, late departure, or returning earlier than planned.
  • Cost of extra baggage (a 15 kg weight limit applies to baggage on the Lukla flight).
  • Personal expenses such as alcoholic beverages, bottled water, and soft drinks.
  • Hot showers, extra meals, Wi-Fi, and battery charging during the trek
  • Personal trekking equipment and clothing.
  • Insurance with helicopter evacuation.
  • Personal travel insurance and medical bills.
  • Tips for guides, porters, and drivers (gratuities are appreciated but not mandatory).

Date & Prices

     
Start DateStart: SaturdayFebruary 07, 2026End DateEnd: SaturdayFebruary 14, 2026StatusStatusAvailablePricePriceUS $2599
Start DateStart: TuesdayFebruary 10, 2026End DateEnd: TuesdayFebruary 17, 2026StatusStatusAvailablePricePriceUS $2599
Start DateStart: FridayFebruary 13, 2026End DateEnd: FridayFebruary 20, 2026StatusStatusAvailablePricePriceUS $2599
Start DateStart: MondayFebruary 16, 2026End DateEnd: MondayFebruary 23, 2026StatusStatusAvailablePricePriceUS $2599
Start DateStart: ThursdayFebruary 19, 2026End DateEnd: ThursdayFebruary 26, 2026StatusStatusAvailablePricePriceUS $2599
Start DateStart: SundayFebruary 22, 2026End DateEnd: SundayMarch 01, 2026StatusStatusAvailablePricePriceUS $2599
Start DateStart: WednesdayFebruary 25, 2026End DateEnd: WednesdayMarch 04, 2026StatusStatusAvailablePricePriceUS $2599
Start DateStart: SaturdayFebruary 28, 2026End DateEnd: SaturdayMarch 07, 2026StatusStatusAvailablePricePriceUS $2599

The Published dates are guaranteed departures. If the scheduled dates are not suitable for you, we will be happy to create our trips to suit your needs. Let us know what kind of trip you are looking for, and our travel experts will help customize your dream destination.

Useful Info

Kathmandu- Lukla- Kathmandu Flight Delay Info:

The weather in mountain areas can be unpredictable, affecting flights to and from Lukla. When the weather is good, the Twin Otter planes are reliable. However, flights may be delayed or canceled due to bad weather or technical issues. We can arrange a helicopter to ensure you stay on schedule in case of flight cancellations or long delays. Helicopters can fly in lower visibility than Twin Otters, meeting the Nepal Civil Aviation rules. You can pay for the helicopter flight in US dollars, credit cards, or traveler’s cheques at our Kathmandu office. We provide a receipt for reimbursement from your travel insurance company. The cost for the helicopter flight is $500 per person, or you can opt for a Helicopter Charter at a rate of $3000. We recommend arriving in Kathmandu one day before the trek to allow time for purchasing trekking gear and adjusting to the time difference. Additionally, allocating extra days after the tour will help minimize the risk of missing your international flight in case of any trekking difficulties or flight cancellations caused by severe weather conditions in Lukla.

Acclimatization And High-Altitude Sickness

The acclimatization planned during the trip helps trekkers adapt to the environment with less oxygen. Our body needs time to adjust to higher altitudes. Rushing to the higher elevation without acclimatization may result in acute mountain sickness (AMS), which could be fatal. The trekkers may suffer from AMS above 2,400m/7,875ft as the amount of oxygen becomes less and less with the increase in elevation.

We can categorize AMS into three categories with its symptoms. The trekker suffering from normal AMS feels giddy, gets headaches, has Nausea, is out of breath, and is suggested not to worry as it disappears after the body gets used to less oxygen. Likewise, trekkers suffering from mild AMS show symptoms of dizziness, muscular pain, insomnia, headache, vomiting, loss of appetite, rapid heartbeat, and shortness of breath. Mild AMS can be treated with anti-headache medicines.

A person suffering from serious AMS shows heightened symptoms, including shortness of breath, even while resting. The trekker with serious symptoms can barely walk, and fluids may start building up in the lungs. The trekker having serious AMS has to be taken to a lower altitude immediately.

 

Advanced Cases Of AMS

If AMS is not treated in time, it can be life-threatening and lead to edema, a condition in which fluid accumulates in the body's tissues. Following are the two serious altitude sicknesses caused at high altitudes.

High Altitude Cerebral Edema (HACE)

In HACE, the brain gets swollen, which can lead to coma and even death. Its symptoms are paralysis on one side of the body, bladder dysfunction, fatigue, bowel dysfunction, loss of coordination, and confusion. Descend to a lower altitude as soon as possible to prevent the worsening of the condition.

High Altitude Pulmonary Edema (HAPE)

Fluid accumulates in the lungs, which also increases the capillary pressure. Its symptoms include severe shortness of breath at rest, dry cough that later leads to producing frothy pink sputum, and fatigue. Important Note: Severe cases of AMS are rare. All our Adventure Club Trek guides know the symptoms of AMS and can handle it with care. We prioritize acclimatization, talk about the use of Diamox beforehand, and counsel all our trekkers on the risk and preventive factors before and during the trip. Your safety is our main concern.

First-Aid Kit

Our guides and porters are equipped with a basic first-aid kit during regular treks. A comprehensive first-aid kit is compulsory for expeditions that take on isolated and off-the-beaten trekking paths; the same goes for climbing expeditions.

  • A bandage in case of sprains
  • Plasters/ Band-aids and antiseptic ointments for simple cuts
  • Iodine or water filter (optional) instead of buying bottled mineral water
  • Moleskin/Second skin in case of blisters.
  • Aspirin/Paracetamol -painkiller.
  • Oral rehydration salts-Nava Jeevan or Jeevan Jal (orange-flavored ORS)
  • The broad-spectrum antibiotic (norfloxacin or ciprofloxacin).
  • Anti-diarrhea medication (antibiotic).
  • Diarrheal stopper (Imodium - optional).
  • Diamox 250/500mg (for altitude sickness).
  • Gel hand cleaner/sanitizer.

Note: We can add medical supplies per the trekkers' unique needs to the first-aid kit given above.

Everest Base Camp Helicopter Trek Packing List

We recommend that you bring the items to the list below. If your trek is longer or shorter than that can make appropriate adjustments to reflect the specific requirements, season, and length of the trip. The items are marked with an asterisk (Adventure Club Trek will provide *) at no additional cost. You are welcome to use your articles if you already have them and prefer your own. You can buy many trekking items cheaply in the Thamel neighborhood of Kathmandu; quality will vary, with the imported items from China often being of higher quality. There are also several high-end shops in Kathmandu which carry well-known brands. Since our porters will carry your pack, please remember the weight limit is 20kg (40 lbs since there is nothing there but some prayer flags. Also, please note that you still need to send me a gear list.

* The Adventure Club Trek will lend each trekker a set of down Jackets, sleeping bags, and duffle bags.

* Our main guide, trained in wilderness first aid, will carry a comprehensive medical kit.

Important Documents And Items

  • Valid passport, two extra passport-size photos, and airline tickets.
  • Dollars, pounds, or Euros in cash for purchasing a Nepali visa at Kathmandu airport, paying for restaurants and hotels, gratuities, and snacks, and purchasing your drinks and gifts.
  • Credit cards, Bank/ATM/Cash machine cards for withdrawing funds from cash machines (bring a photocopy of your cards), traveler's checks, etc

  HEAD

  • A bandana or headscarf is also useful in dusty conditions
  • Warm hat that covers your ears (wool or synthetic)
  • Headlamp with extra batteries and bulbs
  • Sunglasses with UV protection
  • Prescription sunglasses (if required)
  • UPPER BODY
  • Polypropylene shirts (1 half sleeve and two long sleeves)
  • Light and expedition-weight thermal tops
  • Fleece wind-stopper jacket or pullover
  • Waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell jacket
  • Down vest and jacket *
  • Gore-Tex jacket with hood, waterproof and breathable

LOWER BODY

  •  Non-cotton underwear briefs
  • One pair of Hiking shorts
  • One pair of hiking trousers
  • One pair of lightweight thermal bottoms (seasonal)
  • One pair of fleece or woolen trousers
  • One pair of waterproof shell pants, breathable fabric

FEET

  • Two pairs of thin, lightweight inner socks
  • Two pairs of heavy poly or wool socks
  • One pair of Hiking boots with spare laces (sturdy soles, water-resistant, ankle support, "broken-in")
  • One pair of trainers or running shoes and sandals
  • Cotton socks (optional)
  • Gaiters (winter only), optional, "low" ankle high version

HANDS

  • One pair of lightweight poly liner gloves.
  • One pair of lightweight wool or fleece gloves
  • One pair of mittens, consisting of 1 Gore-Tex over mitt matched with a very warm polar-fleece mitt liner (seasonal)

TOILETRIES

  • One medium-sized quick-drying towel
  • Toothbrush/paste (preferably biodegradable)
  • Multipurpose soap (preferably biodegradable)
  • Deodorants
  • Nail clippers
  • Face and body moisturizer
  • Female hygiene products
  • Small mirror
  • Personal Hygiene
  • Wet wipes (baby wipes)
  • Tissue /toilet roll
  • Anti-bacterial handwash

SLEEPING

  • One sleeping bag (good to -10 degrees C or 14 degrees F)*
  • Fleece sleeping bag liner (optional)
  • Rucksack and Travel Bags
  • One medium rucksack (50-70 liters/3000-4500 cubic inches, can be used for an airplane carryon)
  • One large duffel bag *
  • A small daypack/backpack for carrying your valuables should have good shoulder padding.
  • Small padlocks for duffel-kit bags
  • Two large waterproof rucksack covers (optional)

MEDICAL

  • Small, personal first-aid kit. (Simple and light)
  • Aspirin, first-aid tape, and plasters (Band-Aids)
  • Anti-diarrhea pills
  • Anti-headache pills
  • Cough and cold medicine
  • Anti-altitude sickness pills: Diamox or Acetylpolyamine
  • Stomach antibiotic: Ciprofloxacin, Etc. Do not bring sleeping pills, as they are respiratory depressants.
  • Water purification tablets or the water filter
  •  Extra pair of prescription glasses and contact lens supplies.
  • Extras/Luxuries
  • Reading book
  • Trail map/guidebook
  • Journal and pen
  • Binoculars (optional)
  • Voltage converter (from 220 to 110)
  • Plug adapter (2 round pegs to 2 flat pegs)

Our Leader And Staff

It needs experienced, highly skilled, courteous, and helpful team members to make any trip successful. Our guides are experienced and licensed professionals chosen based on their knowledge, skills, and expertise in leading in the Himalayan region. All our guides can speak English fluently, while some have informal learning in additional foreign languages. Our team includes some supporting members, especially local Sherpas who have adequate knowledge about their cultural diversity, ecosystem, history, geography, and regional flora and fauna.

 

Experience Required

Everest Base Camp Trek is a moderate trek suitable for passionate walkers who can walk at least 5-6 hours a day with a light rucksack. We may need to walk for 7 to 8 hours on some days. Walking at higher altitudes is more physically demanding than walking at lower altitudes; however, if we are in excellent health with average physical fitness, a positive attitude, and strong determination, we can accomplish the trek. Exercising and jogging regularly is a good idea to enhance our strength and stability. Past hiking experience would be an asset, but no technical skill is required for this trip. Before booking the trek, participants with pre-existing medical conditions such as heart, lung, and blood diseases should inform Adventure Club Trek. We also recommend you consult your doctor(s) before the trip.

 

Best Time To Travel

Autumn (Sept -Nov) and Spring (March-May) are the best seasons for the Everest Base Camp Trek. The weather is sunny and warm, with outstanding views. Trekking in Summer or Monsoon (June to Aug) will be affected by rain, but a summer trek could be a boon for a keen botanist.

 

Visa And Entry Procedures

Everyone needs a visa to enter Nepal except Indian nationals. Citizens of the SAARC nations like Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Bhutan do not require a visa for 30 days. Fortunately, getting a Nepal visa is an easy process. Tourist visas are issued on arrival at the international airport and official overland entry points. However, travelers from Afghanistan, Iraq, Cameroon, Ghana, Somalia, Swaziland, Senegal, Zimbabwe, Nigeria, Ethiopia, and Liberia are not issued visas on arrival. After arriving at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, you will find electronic kiosks to assist with your visa processing. After taking the completed form and paying the visa fee, you must stay in the long immigration queue for your visa on arrival.

Visitors can now apply for the online visa within 15 days of their arrival date in Nepal. For this, you will need your Nepal hotel address and a digital passport-sized photo to be uploaded to the online application. After submitting the form online, you need to print out the confirmation page, which has to be furnished at the immigration section in Kathmandu airport, along with your passport and the required visa fee. 

Tourists can also apply for a Nepali visa at the local Nepali Embassy or Consulate in their respective countries. Or, they can even mail their visa application to the office near their location, but well ahead of time to allow sufficient processing time. Nepal visa information for all categories of travelers and their correspondence cost is convenient so for more information and contact details of the Nepali Embassies and Consulate worldwide.

Whichever way you enter Nepal, you will be given a 15/30/90-day visa per your requirement. The general Nepal tourist visa fee on arrival for multiple entries is:

15 days – US$30, 30 days – US$50, and 90days – US$125

Tourist visas can be extended for 150 days a year, and these extensions are granted only at the Department of Immigration offices in Pokhara and Kathmandu. For more information on Nepal visas, visit our visa information page.

 

Travel Insurance

To be adequately protected in terms of insurance, you will need specialist travel insurance for participation in hazardous activities. A travel insurance policy that covers helicopter evacuation, trip cancellation, injury, death, lost baggage, theft, liability, medical treatment, and expenses is strongly recommended. Make sure the insurance covers all the activities you will undertake during your stay in Nepal, such as trekking and climbing. If you are injured and unable to travel, you can ask for a rescue helicopter from a remote area only if you have definite proof that you can pay for it. Adventure Club Trek has an agreement in Kathmandu that guarantees payment for helicopter evacuations. They pay a cash deposit to the helicopter operator and collect your money once you have been rescued. Be sure your policy specifically covers mountaineering or alpinism, or you may need help to settle a claim.

 

Electricity, WIFI, And Battery Recharge

During your trek on the Everest region, electricity is available to recharge your phones, laptops, and iPads from micro-hydropower and solar panels on a paying basis. As for Wi-Fi, there are no hotspots along the trekking trail after Namche. Starbucks Coffee in Lukla and Everest Bakery in Namche are the only two places offering free Wi-Fi. At other places upwards, you need to pay for internet services, which increases gradually with the altitude.

 

Communication On Trek 

On the Everest Base Camp Trek with Helicopter Trekking for 11 Days in Nepal, the internet service will be available at lodges with some extra service charge. You can contact your family and friends from the guesthouses, but as we reach high altitude, the communication will be through the phone for safety purposes. We communicate with all our valuable clients through the team leader at least once daily to ensure you are fine and enjoying the trip. The Adventure Club Trek office in Kathmandu will constantly contact you for help you may need during the trek. Depending on the network you use, there could be a poor signal to the network before the high altitude. Upon your request, we can provide you with a separate local SIM card for a better network. Many places have WIFI service available at an extra cost.

 

Group Size And Team Composition 

We always form a small group of like-minded people to give them a wonderful and perceptive travel experience. It provides opportunities to interact and share in a fun-filled environment when out in the wilderness. Generally, our travel group comprises a maximum of 16 members. We need at least two participants to run our fixed departure dates. For private trips, the number of group members does not apply. We always strive to form a team, ensuring members are comfortable with one another.

 

Tipping 

Tipping is optional in Nepal as most services include a service charge. However, if you want to express gratitude, you are free to tip drivers and hotel staff. People usually welcome such generosity. When tipping your porters or trekking leaders, use your discretion as per the quality of the services. Tip money does not form a part of our employees' wages. However, you can use tipping to show appreciation for excellent service at the end of the trip.

FAQs

  • Q1. How difficult is Everest base camp Gokyo lakes helicopter trek /tour?

    Everest base camp Gokyo lakes helicopter trek /Tour is a moderate trip; however, the maximum elevation is 5545 meters. It is due to its walking and flight schedule. The trek begins from 2800 meters altitude (Lukla) up to around 3500 meters altitude (Namche Bazaar and Khumjung valley). The adventurous excursion in the alpine valleys will be skipped with a helicopter ride from Namche Bazaar, which eases your journey from adventure to the luxury trip.

  • Yes, a representative from the Adventure Club Trek will receive you upon your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu and also see you off at the airport during the departure.

  • Yes, most of our departures sell out during the peak seasons but during the off-season, we generally have smaller groups. We guarantee all departures. Once you make the deposit, we will certainly organize the trek for you. Your departure can also be scheduled.

  • You can pay the balance with a credit card or in cash (we accept all major currencies) before making the departure on the trek. This is to inform you that we charge 3.5% fee for credit card payments. So, it’s up to you to choose the modes of payment.

  • It is sometimes the case that trekkers finish ahead of schedule or they end up stopping the trek early for health or personal reasons. If this is the case, please understand that we cannot offer any refunds for unused days on the trek. Please understand that our costs are the same as we have an obligation to pay our guides and porters for the time they have committed.

  • Generally, two seasons are mentioned as best seasons for the trekking and tour in the Everest region. However, if you have a helicopter ride tour option above the Namche Bazaar, winter is another wonderful time to enjoy the Everest Base Camp Gokyo lakes helicopter trek and tour.

    Spring:

    Spring is an ideal season for the trekking activities in the Everest region. It is the first season of the year which welcomes thousands of trekkers on the Everest trekking trails. The magnificent temperature with warmer walking days allows trekkers to enjoy the trip. However, nights are cold even in spring.

    Autumn/Fall:

    The autumn season is just an incredible time to hike in the Khumbu region. The days are warmer but slightly colder than the spring season. During the night, the temperature falls to the ground level and also to minus. But the accommodation on Everest Base Camp Gokyo lakes helicopter trek/tour, you sleep at 3440 meters as highest altitude, which releases you from worrying about colder nights. But the weather allows exclusive Himalayan views of the Everest region peaks and land at Kalapatthar and the Gokyo Lake.

    Winter:

    Winter is an excellent time to get impressive views and trek with a less crowd. Trekking all the way to Everest base camp will be ultra-challenging in winter, but trekking up to Namche Bazaar is great in winter. Taking a helicopter riding tour from Namche Bazaar, the snowy landscape around the alpine Khumbu valleys and the breathtaking Himalayan views of Everest chain surpasses your imagination.

  • Due to adverse weather condition or other technical issues, flights may get cancelled or delayed to and from Lukla. In such a case, we can rebook your flight for the next day. In order to deal with such an unpredictable situation (adverse weather condition, flight delay), we recommend you to prepare and schedule a couple of extra days for the trek.

    Alternatively, there is an option to charter a private helicopter to ensure you do not miss the deadline for the trekking or the scheduled international flight. The helicopter takes 4 to 5 passengers at a time. A chartered helicopter flight will cost an extra USD 2,500. On a sharing basis, it costs USD 500 per person. The trekkers will have to bear and share the cost of the trekking guide also for the helicopter ride. The price is applicable during emergencies.

    As there are a limited number of helicopters that are also engaged in other activities in the mountains, you will have to be in a queue to get the helicopter flight. The possibility to get the helicopter flight at the requested time is less. So, earlier you book the flight, earlier your turn comes to get the helicopter flight. (Case: Trekkers are liable to the post-trek expenses)

  • You don’t need to have any previous experience for this trek and tour. This trip is a mixed form of trekking and helicopter ride tour. Therefore, having moderate physical fitness supports for a trek from Lukla to Namche Bazaar. If you are prepared with some sorts of fitness, hiking, and outdoor activities, that will be excellent.

  • We provide all the meals on the trek but doesn't provide water. The best option is to treat the local water either with chlorine/iodine tablets or use a steripen. The tea houses will give you good quality free water and, you can also get along the trail but, you will need to treat it. If you are using the tablets make sure they dissolve completely (about 30 mins). On most treks, you can buy mineral water along the trail. A liter of mineral water at lower elevation tea houses costs around USD 1 but at higher elevations can cost up to $4 so the cost can add up.

  • Yes, cell phone networks can be found on the trail of Everest Base Camp trek. Most of the places get cell phone coverage either by Nell or NTC networks. However, at certain areas, there may be no coverage at all.

  • During your trek, electricity is available to recharge your phones, laptop, iPads from micro-hydropower and solar panels on a paying basis. As for Wi-Fi, there are no hotspots along the trekking trail after Namche. The only two places offering free Wi-Fi are Starbucks coffee in Lukla and Everest Bakery in Namche. At other places upwards, you need to pay for using internet services, which increases gradually with the altitude.

  • operate the trek with our guide and porters (1 porter is provided for 2 trekkers). It avoids the burden of carrying your stuff during trekking. However, you will be carrying the day pack with your essential stuff like a water bottle, camera, and other miscellaneous items that are significant to you.

  • Adventure Club Trek prioritizes the safety of our clients. We provide professional guides and porters. They bring a first aid kit along to respond to the primary treatment in case of necessity. We emphasize acclimatization, which makes it easy to adapt to the high altitude. There will be a supplementary oxygen system in the helicopter as this trip is a combined form of a trek with a helicopter tour.

  • Our group size ranges from individual trekkers to large groups. But, to make it easy, we customize a group with 12 people, which makes the trekking easy going with the services. However, we also accept the group exceeding 12 people. But the helicopter tour should be divided with 5 people up to 4000 meters and above it, there will be 3 people in each ride.

  • We operate both, the group joining and private trekking on Everest and helicopter ride tours. To assure your date, please, have a look at our fixed departure dates. For a private trip, we can customize our itinerary, which makes you convenient with an easy-going schedule. You can get more information with a quick contact with us.

All Inclusive PriceUS $2599(per person)
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No. of peoplePrice P/P
1 - 1 PaxUS $3488
2 - 5 PaxUS $2689
6 - 9 PaxUS $2599
10 - 14 PaxUS $2478
Total PriceUS $3488

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