8 Days Everest Heli Trek

This trek takes you along one of the greatest trekking trails on Earth. You follow the famous Everest trail from Lukla up to Namche Bazaar, “capital” of the Sherpa people of the high Himalaya. The walking on this trek is easy and the altitude not too demanding – a fantastic way to explore this wonderful part of Nepal and the Himalaya Mountains.This is a trek you will remember and treasure for the rest of your life. Once of the classic treks of the world. Please take a few moments to look through our itinerary information and the map of the route this trek follows.

Things to do

What's Included?

Airport pick up and drop off transportation as per itinerary
Twin / double sharing accommodation in 5 Star hotel in Kathmandu with Breakfast
Lunches and dinners in Kathmandu
Kathamandu/Lukla/Kathamandu flight for clients and guide
6 days, 5 night tea-house trek
All necessary paperwork & permits
Trekkers’ Information Management System (TMIS) card
Everest National Park Fee
Khumbu entrance fee
A First Aid and Eco-trained & Government licensed English-speaking guide
One porter shared between 2 trekkers (max. weight to be carried by porter is 24kg)
Accommodation during trek in chain of Yeti mountain home
All meals during trek
Drinking water
Sleeping bags
First Aid kit
Travel & rescue arrangement
Accommodation, meals, equipments, insurance & transportation for guide
Everest trekking map
All government taxes.
Farewell dinner in Kathmandu

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What's not Included?

International Airfare
Nepal Entry Visa fee @ USD 40 per person for 30-day visa
Travel and medical insurance
Personal expenses
Tips for guides and porters
Anything not specified in cost include section

Things to do

Brief itinerary

Day 1
Arrival in Kathmandu (1300m) overnight in Yak & Yeti
Day 2
Kathmandu to Lukla fly and trek to Phakding (2,610m) overnight in Luxury Hotel
Day 3
Phakding to Manzo(2835m) overnight in Luxury Hotel
Day 4
Monzo to Namche(3440m) overnight in Luxury Hotel
Day 5
Namche to Syangboche(3810m) and back to Namche(3440m) overnight in Luxury Hotel
Day 6
Namche to Lukla by Heli(2840m)overnight in Luxury Hotel
Day 7
Lukla to Kathmandu (1300m) overnight in Yak & Yeti
Day 8
Departure to Home

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Day 1
Arrival in Kathmandu (1300m) overnight in Yak & Yeti

A Lantang Ri Trekking & Expedition representative will greet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel. When you are ready you will be collected from your hotel lobby and driven to our Thamel office where you will be formally introduced to your Trekking Guide. We will go through all your trek itinerary and arrangements with you an ensure every detail is in place. We will also ask for your passport photographs and any other details so that we can organize any permits required for your trek and the region you will be exploring.
Day 2
Kathmandu to Lukla fly and trek to Phakding (2,610m) overnight in Luxury Hotel

We will transfer you from your hotel to the domestic airport to catch the very scenic flight to Lukla, just south of the entrance to the Sagarmartha National Park and the Mount Everest region. The flight is brief and takes only about thirty minutes to complete. Once in Lukla and all your packs and equipment are organised you will start your trek with the walk north, along the Dudh Kosi River valley to the village of Phakdings and its impressive suspension bridge over the river far below. At this stage the scenery is a well vegetated and impressively large river valley with glimpses to the north of the towering snow-capped Himalayan peaks that await you.
Day 3
Phakding to Manzo(2835m) overnight in Luxury Hotel

The walk from Phakding to Manjoo is through trail that weaves small elevating and descending valleys. The view of Everest is excellent along this trail. You will also see several mani stones stretching across the trail.
Day 4
Monzo to Namche(3440m) overnight in Luxury Hotel

Today after breakfast we walk to Namche. Take your time and enjoy the gorgeous mountains along the trail.
Day 5
Namche to Syangboche(3810m) and back to Namche(3440m) overnight in Luxury Hotel

After breakfast we make gradual ascent to the airstrip at Syangboche. It is about two hours easy walk. Visit to the Everst View Hotel for panoramic view of Mt. Everest .You may visit Kunde and Khumjung villages beyond Syangboche to know the Sherpa way of life, many mountaineers and climber were born in this village, retrace tail via Everest View Hotel. And return to namche.
Day 6
Namche to Lukla by Heli(2840m)overnight in Luxury Hotel

This is your final day of trekking. You will have the breakfast at Yeti Mountain Home and fly back to Lukla Via Helicopter.Later in the evening you will be entertained in the hotel by sherpa dance and Nepali style dinner with Trekking crew.
Day 7
Lukla to Kathmandu (1300m) overnight in Yak & Yeti

You will be on an early flight back this morning, on arrival in Kathmandu you will be met and taken to your hotel.
Day 8
Departure to Home

You will be met at your hotel and taken to the airport in good time to meet your flight home.

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Recommended equipment list: Trekkers need to provide their own personal clothing and equipment. Some items of equipment are available for hire from us as like Down Jacket

Footwear : Well broken-in walking shoes - these must be suitable for snow, thick socks, light socks, camp shoes.

Clothing : Down or fiber filled waterproof jacket and trousers, sweater or fleece jacket, underwear, warm and cotton trousers or jeans, shirts and T-shirts, shorts, long underwear, wool hat, sun hat, gloves, bathing suit, track suit.

Other equipment: Sleeping bag (5 seasons), lock, day pack, water bottle, sun cream, sunglasses, flashlight with spare bulbs and batteries, lip salve, gaiters.

Other items: Insect repellent, toilet articles, diary, toilet roll, laundry soap, wet ones, pocket knife, towel, sewing kit, plasters, binoculars, camera, film, cards and personal medical kit.

About Us

Founded in 1991, Langtang Ri is a highly regarded and experienced family business. For over 25 years we have assisted clients from all around the world to experience the grandeur, beauty and mystery of the Himalaya region.