This 9-day, guided Everest Base Camp trek with chopper return is one of the best options for those who want to complete the EBC trek in the shortest duration possible. This trip begins with a 30-minute flight from Kathmandu to Lukla, the starting point of the journey that is located at an altitude of 2,860m.
Hit the trail that travels past the Dudh Kosi River Valley, quaint Sherpa villages and ancient Buddhist monasteries to reach Namche Bazaar, where you will spend two nights acclimatizing your body to the altitude. Trek past the villages of Tengboche, Pangboche, Dingboche and Lobuche to reach the last human settlement on the trail, Gorakshep, located close to the base camp.
See the Khumbu Ice-fall and enjoy great views of the Himalayas from Kalapathar. A chopper will fly you from Kalapathar to Lukla then regular flight from Lukla to Kathmandu after you are done with your breakfast. For more details, please go through the details below.