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Our agents will receive and welcomed you at the Tribhuvan International Airport. You will then be transferred to your respective hotel in the heart of Kathmandu City-Thamel, where you are most likely to find many tourists like yourself. In the evening, you may enjoy the folk dance and music and also try some local authentic Nepali meal. Before you fall asleep, make sure that you have packed some necessities like sunscreen, sun hat, boots, and water bottles.
On the second day, you will prepare yourself with appropriate clothes for the flight to Khumbu. At around 5 in the morning, your guide will meet you at your hotel and give you the detailed itinerary. After getting ready, you will be driven to the domestic airport for a flight towards Lukla. The Tenzing Hillary airport at Lukla is marked as one of the most dangerous airports in the world.
The flight to Lukla takes about 45 minutes and offers one of the best views. From a bird's eye view, you will see the landscape change drastically. From buildings o green hills and then snow-covered mountains. After landing at Lukla and introducing yourself to the Sherpa Community, you will further head towards Kalapatthar, which is the viewpoint of the Khumbu Region.
Many trekkers come to Kalapatthar from any trek in the Khumbu region, to enjoy the 360-degree view of high standing mountains from this high point at an elevation above 5643m. It is the highest point of the entire tour. Kalapatthar, a Sanskrit name means “Black Rock. The name is accurately put since it is a black ridge that overlooks the Khumbu region. After enjoying the views of Everet, Nuptse, Khumbutse, Lhotse, and other mountains above 8000m, you will then board on the helicopter and head to the Everest Base Camp. The Everest Base Camp, the laps of Mt. Everest-the highest mountain of the world has an astounding view.
At the elevation of 5380m in Everest Base Camp, you need to be well aware of how your body is responding since this sudden rise in the elevation might cause altitude sickness or Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS). Your body will not be so tired since this is not a trek; most of the people can function pretty well and are not prone to AMS. However, be mindful of taking precaution- medication.
At the Everest base Cap, you will have your breakfast at the hotel there, which is the only hotel in the world at that height. After enjoying the views from your hotel while having a lovely lunch, you will head back to Kathmandu at around 11 AM. Since the weather can change anytime in the afternoon due to strong winds, thus it is best suggested to head back early. The flight takes around 45 minutes to reach Kathmandu. As you bid farewell to the Khumbu region, look back to the high mountains and the beautiful hills.
. The EBC Heli Tour is one of a kind experience in the Khumbu region. The Everest Base Camp Helicopter tour offers mesmerizing views of the highest mountains in the world. Also, it allows intermingling with the Sherpa community and views the wild flora and fauna of the Everest Region. All of this sums up to make the EBC Heli tour one of the best and the most memorable tours of your lifetime.