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Everest Base Camp – Heli ReturnNepal
- ✓Max 10 Trekkers
- ✓Handpicked Premium Tea Houses
- ✓Experienced Trek Leaders
- ✓Personal Attention Throughout
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Nepal
* Prices listed apply to groups of 5+ trekkers. Price will change if group size less that 5. Pricing will Vary for International Clients and OCI holders
How Would You Like to Experience Everest Base Camp – Heli Return?
There isn't one right way to do Everest Base Camp – Heli Return. Some trekkers prefer joining a small group on a planned departure. Others want the journey shaped around their own dates, pace or preferences. We offer both.
Join a Fixed Departure
Best suited for you if- ✓You're travelling solo, as a couple, or with a small number of friends.
- ✓You're happy to join a small group of other trekkers.
- ✓One of Yeti's planned departure dates works for you.
- ✓You prefer the route, stays and logistics to already be thoughtfully planned.
- ✓You're looking for the more economical way to do it. Shared logistics generally make fixed departures more cost-efficient than a customised journey.
You join the journey. We take care of the rest.
Every departure is led by an experienced trek leader and kept to a comfortable group size — so even on a fixed date, it never feels crowded.
Customise Everest Base Camp – Heli Return
Best suited for you if- ✓You want to travel on your own dates.
- ✓You want the pace, itinerary or number of days adjusted around you.
- ✓You have specific stay, comfort or travel preferences.
- ✓You want a more private/premium experience with your partner, family or friends.
- ✓You're a group of 2 or more and want the journey designed around your needs.
Tell us what you have in mind. We'll shape the journey around you.
Custom doesn't mean you need a large group. Even if there are just two of you, we can design the journey around how you want to experience Everest Base Camp – Heli Return.
The Vertical Itinerary
Arrival and hotel transfer. Meet trek leader and team members. Overnight at 3-star hotel with breakfast. Arrive before afternoon for rest and preparation.
What's Included
WHAT WE TAKE CARE OF
- Two nights Kathmandu accommodation (3-star, twin sharing)
- Airport transfers — arrival and departure
- Internal flights: Ramechhap–Lukla–Ramechhap
- Helicopter: Lobuche to Lukla (shared)
- Tea house accommodation during the trek (twin sharing; attached toilets at select locations)
- All meals during trekking (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- Twice-daily tea/coffee
- One porter per two trekkers (10 kg baggage limit)
- Sagarmatha National Park and municipality fees
- Licensed local Nepali guide
- Medical kit
- Duffle bag (to be returned)and Yeti Expeditions t-shirt
- Welcome team dinner in Kathmandu
- 2 litres mineral water daily
- Taxi Kathmandu–Ramechhap
WHAT YOU TAKE CARE OF
- International airfares
- Airport taxes and Nepal visa expenses
- All travel and adventure insurance
- Guide and porter tips (customary)
- Personal beverages, snacks, and personal expenses
- Hot water, WiFi, and device-charging fees at tea houses
- Kathmandu lunches and dinners
- Extra Kathmandu nights beyond the package
- Costs arising from unforeseen circumstances (weather, landslides, etc.)
- Medical evacuation charges
- 5% GST tax
- Unused days on the trek route, if returned early and breaking the itinerary for personal, medical or any other reasons, will not be refunded or adjusted
- Expenses incurred for guide or porter during extra days stay, transport, flight, helicopter service, etc (divided amongst the group which utilises the services of guides/porters on extra days)
Important Points
- Weather plays a very big role in the running of this trek. Flights to Lukla are a fair-weather friend. A cloud covering a mountain ridge can shut down the entire airport! Hence, we suggest keeping a day or two in Kathmandu as a buffer for your return international flight. If in extreme case, you miss your international flight from Kathmandu or internal flights, we will render all assistance, but cannot be held liable for any extra cost incurred.
- A NOC (No Objection Certificate) is only needed for Indian trekkers holding an official passport who are coming from a third country and plan to go to another third country after the trek. If you're traveling directly from India and returning to India, then a NOC is usually not required.
- Kindly ensure that you arrive at Kathmandu before afternoon on Day 1 so you can rest well before next day departure to Lukla.
- The Lukla flights can either be from Kathmandu or Ramechhap. If the airport is changed to Ramechhap, which is around 130km from Kathmandu, we will have to leave very early in the morning.The taxi to Ramechhap will be distributed among all the pariticipants.
- Fares for Internal flights (Kathmandu/Ramechhap – Lukla) and Permits are different for OCI holder,SAARC nationals and foreign nationals. Website price is for Indian Nationals. Final price for the trek for foreign nationals will vary.
- Carrying baggage limit for Kathmandu/Ramechaap-Lukla flight sector is 10kg and the hand baggage limit is 5kg.
- It is mandatory to get yourself a travel, risk and accident insurance.
- Please note that there is a culture of tipping the guide and porters in Nepal and they expect it after the end of the trek.
- At Tea houses, there will be mainly common Toilets on sharing basis and attach bathroom in some places, blankets are provided and running water is available. Majority of tea houses have cold showers, some provide hot water at an additional cost. Some tea houses have electricity where you can charge your appliances (mobile phones & cameras) at an additional cost.
- Please note that while we endeavor to assist all our clients in achieving their goals, there may be times your leader makes the decision to either delay or stop your ascent based on your medical conditions and AMS symptoms.
Not our sales team.
Our trail experts.
When you message us, you reach trek leads who have walked this exact route — not a call centre. Gear doubts, fitness questions, altitude concerns — you get a straight answer from people who have been there, done the acclimatisation, and brought every group back safely.
Altitude Profile
Trek Gallery
Getting There
Arrival & Transfer
Fly into Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM), Kathmandu. Arrive before afternoon on Day 1 for rest and preparation. Airport transfer is included.
Arrival & Transfer
Fly into Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM), Kathmandu. Arrive before afternoon on Day 1 for rest and preparation. Airport transfer is included.
Visa
Nepal visa on arrival is available at Tribhuvan International Airport. Cost is approx. USD 30 (15 days) / USD 50 (30 days). Bring passport-size photos.Please check the official website for latest information
Domestic Flight
Flights operate from either Kathmandu (TIA) or Ramechhap (RHP), 130 km east of Kathmandu. Weather and seasons determine the departure airport. Early morning drive to Ramechhap (1–2 am) may be required for Ramechhap-season flights.
Accommodation
Permits & Regulations
Sagarmatha National Park Entry Permit
IncludedRequired for all EBC treks
Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality Fee
IncludedLocal municipality conservation fee
TIMS Card (Trekkers Information Management System)
IncludedRequired for all trekkers in Nepal
Packing List
Clothing
1 / 5- Down jacket (–10°C rated)
- Waterproof hardshell jacket
- Waterproof trousers
- Thermal base layers × 2 (top & bottom)
- Mid-layer fleece
- Trekking trousers × 3
- Trekking shirts × 4
- Warm hat and sun hat
- Balaclava
- Liner gloves + insulated outer gloves
- Buff / neck gaiter
- Trekking socks × 5 pairs
Clothing
- Down jacket (–10°C rated)
- Waterproof hardshell jacket
- Waterproof trousers
- Thermal base layers × 2 (top & bottom)
- Mid-layer fleece
- Trekking trousers × 3
- Trekking shirts × 4
- Warm hat and sun hat
- Balaclava
- Liner gloves + insulated outer gloves
- Buff / neck gaiter
- Trekking socks × 5 pairs
Footwear
- Waterproof high-ankle trekking boots (fully broken in)
- Lightweight camp shoes or sandals
- Gaiters
- Trekking poles (pair)
Gear & Equipment
- Trekking backpack 50–60L
- Daypack 20–25L
- Sleeping bag (–15°C rated)
- Headlamp + spare batteries
- Sunglasses (UV400 / Category 4)
- Water bottles × 2 (1L each)
- Water purification tablets or Lifestraw bottle
- Dry bags or pack liner
Health & Hygiene
- Personal first-aid kit
- Diamox (acetazolamide) — consult your doctor before the trek
- Pulse oximeter
- Ibuprofen and paracetamol
- Blister kit (Compeed + athletic tape)
- Sunscreen SPF 50+
- Lip balm SPF 30
- Hand sanitiser × 2
- Quick-dry towel
- Anti-diarrheal and rehydration salts
Documents & Money
- Passport (valid 6+ months)
- Nepal visa (obtained on arrival)
- Travel insurance documents with emergency evacuation cover
- USD cash for personal expenses, hot water, WiFi, and tips
- Passport-size photos (for permits)
Physical Preparation
Aerobic Base
Build cardiovascular foundation with 4–5 weekly sessions: 45-minute runs, cycling, or swimming. Goal: sustain Zone 2 effort (conversational pace) for 60 minutes without stopping. Consistency beats intensity at this stage.
Aerobic Base
Build cardiovascular foundation with 4–5 weekly sessions: 45-minute runs, cycling, or swimming. Goal: sustain Zone 2 effort (conversational pace) for 60 minutes without stopping. Consistency beats intensity at this stage.
Loaded Hiking
Begin weekly long hikes with a 10 kg backpack. Start at 10 km, build to 25 km by week 8. Prioritise elevation gain over flat distance — Khumbu trails are relentlessly uphill. If hills aren't available, stair climbs with a weighted pack are an excellent substitute.
Leg Strength & Back-to-Back Days
Introduce strength training: squats, lunges, step-ups, and single-leg deadlifts (3 sets × 12 reps, twice weekly). Add back-to-back hiking days (Sat + Sun) to simulate consecutive days on trail. This is the most important adaptation for avoiding fatigue on Days 9–10 (EBC and Kala Patthar).
Taper, Gear Test & Medical Check
Reduce volume by 30% while maintaining intensity. Complete one full-day hike (6+ hours) wearing your exact trek boots. Test all gear including headlamp, poles, and sleeping bag. Visit your doctor for a pre-trek check and Diamox prescription if required.
FAQ
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Can't find a batch that suits your schedule? Request a private departure or ask our team anything about Everest Base Camp – Heli Return.