An incredible Everest Base Camp helicopter adventure combined with a stunning Everest trek. This Everest Base Camp Gokyo Lakes Helicopter Trek allows you to walk underneath the slopes of some of the world’s highest peaks while also taking a deluxe helicopter flight over the Gokyo Valley.
In the Khumbu area, visit picturesque Sherpa settlements carved into mountain slopes and ancient Buddhist monasteries, stay in charming traditional teahouses operated by Sherpa families, and share tales with other travelers.
Fly above Everest Base Camp in a helicopter, hover around Mount Everest and other summits at elevations of 8,000 and 7,000 meters. Gokyo will enchant you with its gorgeous landscape and emerald lakes. From Kala Patthar, take in a 360-degree perspective of the Majestic Mountains.
Lukla is the starting point for the Gokyo Lakes Helicopter Trek, before reaching Namche, the Khumbu Region’s economic hub and Sherpa capital, go through Sherpa communities, spend a day here soaking in the scenery of the mountains. Mount Everest (8,848m) and other 8,000-meter summits are visible from the air. A quick stopover at Kala Patthar (5,550m) and Gokyo also can allow you to take in some of the world’s most spectacular vistas. Fly high over the Gokyo Lakes and freezing glaciers for a majestic view, from the luxury of the helicopter, take in the breathtaking scenery.
Entry Permits & Requirements (for Everest Base Camp Gokyo Lakes Helicopter Trek):
The Everest Base Camp Helicopter Trek requires two permits:
1) Sagarmatha National Park Entry Permit and
2) Khumbu Rural Municipality Entrance Permit.
Unlike many Nepal Himalaya climbs, you won’t require a TIMS (Tourist Information Management System) card for this one.
The Nepal Tourism Board’s office in Kathmandu or the park’s entrance gate in Monjo can provide you with Sagarmatha National Park Entry Permit for NRS 3000.
The fee for citizens of SAARC nations is NRS 1500.
You must complete the permit application and present your passport or a copy of your passport. You must be in Lukla to obtain the Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality Entrance Permit. The permission costs NRS 2000 and may be acquired at the rural municipality counter on the outskirts of the settlement. You won’t have to worry about waiting for permits since the company or our guides will take care of everything.
Travel Insurance:
All clients participating in any activity must have travel insurance. Personal injury, death, hospital expenditures, repatriation fees, helicopter rescue, and any other disease covered by the insurance plan will be given, we highly advise you to acquire a comprehensive insurance plan from a trustworthy insurance company.
Passport and Visa
Every client must have a valid passport from the return date with a 6 months prior validity by the Nepalese consulate in your country or immigration office at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu.
Equipment lists
- Find the guidelines regarding essential trekking gears.
- Daypack above 40 liters. (Must be waterproof)
- Down jacket (rental available)
- Warm sleeping bag (rental available)
- Sun head, gulf cap, sunglasses, headlamp, and torchlight.
- Ear-muffs, sun Lotions/sun cream.
- One pair of liner gloves is thin wool and synthetic.
- Cotton t-shirts, Synthetic t-shirt.
- Two Long sleeve polyester or synthetic lightweight for sunny days.
- One Soft-shell jacket water & wind resist.
- One swimming dress.
- Inner clothes as your requirement.
- Liner socks, woolen socks.
- Proper trekking shoes.
- Imodium or Pepto Bismo capsules for upset stomach or diarrhea.
- Diamox for altitude sickness. The guide will help you to take it.
- One small personal-sized first-aid kit with blister treatments such as moleskin, bands, anti-infection ointments, muscle relief ointments.
Itinerary
With a panoramic view of the Himalayan ranges and the valley below, the flight into Kathmandu Valley is breathtaking. At the Tribhuvan International Airport, our representative will meet and greet you, drive you to your hotel, and assist you with all of your travel needs. After you've checked in, you'll have time to explore the city (depending on your arrival time).
Tour the world heritage sites of Durbar Square, Pashupatinath Temple, Swayambhunath Stupa, and Bouddhanath Stupa. The Durbar Square provides insight into the perceptions of ancient royals. For all Hindus, Pashupatinath Temple is one of the most important pilgrimage sites. The Monkey Temple is also known as Swayambhunath, and the Bouddhanath Stupa is one of the world's biggest stupas. Later in the evening meet up with your trekking guide and make preparation for your trek.
Duration: 35 minutes flight, 3-4 hours (8 km) trek Today you'll fly to Lukla. Your Everest journey begins with an exhilarating flight to Lukla, a scenic highland Sherpa hamlet. Once you reach Lukla, you'll meet the rest of the crew, sort through your belongings, pack your rucksacks, and start on your adventure, descend past Chauri Kharka settlement to the Dudh Koshi River. A lovely trail that follows the river's bank leads to Phakding (2,610m), a tiny Sherpa town hidden in the verdant Dudh Koshi Valley. On the route, you'll pass through Khumbila, a sacred peak worshipped by Sherpas, no one is allowed to climb this sacred mountain, making it one of the Khumbu's few unclimbed peaks. If you're not too fatigued, take a stroll through the town and interact with the inhabitants, or swing by one of the cafés for a hot beverage. Overnight in Phakding
Walking Distance: 6-7 hours (10.5 km) trek Set out for Namche Bazaar, commonly known as the "Sherpa capital" of Nepal. The trek follows the Dudh Koshi, a milky glacial river, up to Monjo, where you'll be walking crossing numerous suspension bridges, including the famous Hillary Suspension Bridge, before approaching the Sagarmatha National Park entry, make sure your permits are ready for inspection. Jorsale is reached by trekking along the Dudh Koshi River, after a brief rest, hike to Namche Bazar it's a tough climb uphill, the Everest Region's economic powerhouse. Brace yourself as you see Mount Everest in all its glory for the first time from Tope Danda. Overnight in Namche Bazaar.
Walking Distance: 4-5 hours (6 km) trek Enjoy an entire day at Namche Bazaar. This is your first day of acclimatization, as you ascend, your body must acclimate to the thinner air at greater elevations. The village has various vantage points for acclimatization hikes. Some of the finest bakeries, cafés, restaurants, shops and the only ATM in the Everest Region can be found here. The 'Saturday Market' at Namche is well-known throughout all of Khumbu. Traders from all over the Everest region travel to Namche on Saturdays to exhibit their items at the Saturday Market. Interact with the friendly locals or hike up to any of the vantage points for stunning views of the Himalayas. An early morning hike at any vantage point will provide you with a breathtaking view of the Himalayas. The sun's rays illuminate the snow-covered peaks of Mount Everest, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Kongde, and Lhotse. Explore the Sherpa Culture Museum to learn about Sherpa culture and customs. An upward hike from Shyangboche Airport to Everest View Hotel provides an excellent acclimatization hike while offering close-up views of Mount Everest, Thamserku, and Ama Dablam. You could hike to Khumjung and Kunde settlements if you want to or visit Sir Edmund Hillary's school, first in the Everest Region at Khumjung. Khumjung Monastery, which is almost 400 years old, has what is said to be the scalp of Yeti, the abominable snowman.
After breakfast, you'll set out on one of the most memorable experiences of your life: a helicopter tour of the Everest region. As the chopper takes off you'll see walls of the Greater Himalayan range seeing various 7,000 and 8,000-meter peaks up close, during the climbing season you can see mountaineers scaling the peaks and the snowy landscape of Everest Base Camp will be dotted by colorful tents. Watch the stunning Khumbu glacier and Icefall from the luxury of your helicopter, explore Kala Patthar (5,550m) and Gokyo, you'll have plenty of time to take in the sights and snap several photographs. The chopper soars above the Gokyo Valley on its way to Lukla, the breathtaking Gokyo Lakes and glaciers, bordered by an undulating line of the world's highest peaks, are a visual feast, before the chopper travels down to Lukla, take in this breathtaking sight, enjoy aerial views of Sherpa communities and the Sagarmatha National Park before the final landing. Overnight in Lukla.
Duration: 35 minutes flight Today you'll board an early morning flight to Kathmandu, you may rest or do souvenir shopping after you arrive in Kathmandu. In the evening, you'll have a goodbye dinner to mark the successful conclusion of your adventure.
Say your goodbyes to Nepal and the friends you made throughout your journey. Our representative will pick you up 3 hours before your flight departs and transport you to the airport. Note: All of the above-mentioned trekking hours and distances are estimations and should only be used as a general guideline.
