NAMCHE HELI TREK - 5 DAYS

The word 'Everest' evokes images of extreme adventure, and hence a lot of people automatically think that a trek in the Everest region is beyond their physical capacity. Namche Heli Trek is different.

This trek combines an easy hike with a helicopter tour to make the Everest Region accessible to those who wish to avoid extreme altitude, but still want a taste of hiking.

You'll pass through local villages, coniferous forests, thrilling suspension bridges, and ancient Buddhist monasteries during the two days of trekking from Lukla to Namche Bazaar.

From Namche, you will explore the beautiful villages of Khumjung/Khunde and also visit the iconic Hotel Everest View. The best part of the tour? On the last day, you will take a helicopter from Namche to the upper reaches of Everest Region. There will be touchdown at Kala Patthar and you will of course get to take a picture with Mount Everest.

Long story short, this is the perfect trip for families looking for an immersive getaway that isn't too strenuous.

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WHY HONEYGUIDE?

~ Specialized in Everest - From dropping cyclists at Kala Patthar to classy New Year events, we have done some exciting things in Everest. ~ Travelers’ Choice Award 2022 by Tripadvisor - Also, we only use hotels that are highly rated on Tripadvisor. ~ Understand Everest inside out - Extensive online resources and deep community involvement. ~ Only Online Travel Agency in Nepal- Option to book Treks & Heli Tours / Flights / Hotels / Trekking Guides directly. ~ Love the Mountains and are fun to talk to.

If you have any questions, feel free to Call / WhatsApp / Email OR Fill out an Enquiry Form.

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DETAILED ITINERARY

DAY 1: KATHMANDU/RAMECHAAP - LUKLA - PHAKDING (3-4 hrs)

~ Flight from Kathmandu/Ramechhap to Lukla (2,870 meters) (12 min) ~ After breakfast, walk for around 3 hours through villages, forests, and some long-ass bridges to reach Phakding (2,620 meters) for lunch. ~ Overnight at Phakding. Accommodation: Sherpa Guide lodge, Phakding or similar

DAY 2: PHAKDING - NAMCHE BAZAAR (5-6 hrs)

~ Walk 3 hours to reach Monjo (2,820 meters). ~ Get your Sagarmatha National Park permits and lunch at Jorsalle. ~ Walk uphill for around two to three hours to reach Namche Bazaar (3,440 meters). ~ Stroll around Namche and enjoy the sunset from the National Park Viewpoint. ~ Overnight at Namche Bazaar (3,440 meters). Accommodation: Khumbu Lodge / Hotel Namche, Namche Bazaar, or similar.

DAY 3: NAMCHE - HOTEL EVEREST VIEW - KHUMJUNG - NAMCHE (2 hrs)

~ After breakfast at Namche, hike to Hotel Everest View to enjoy amazingly stunning mountain views. ~ Explore the twin Sherpa villages of Khumjung and Khunde (2 hours). ~ Return overnight to Namche. Accommodation: Khumbu Lodge / Hotel Namche, Namche Bazaar, or similar.

DAY 4: NAMCHE - EBC - KALA PATTHAR - LUKLA ( 30 min)

~ Heli Tour from Namche to see Everest Base Camp and Khumbu Glacier up close. ~ After a close flyover on the Everest Base Camp, we will land at Kala Patthar for 10 minutes. ~ After the helicopter tour, we land at Lukla. ~ Overnight at Lukla. Accommodation: Khumbu Resort / Himalaya Lodge or similar.

DAY 5: FLY BACK TO KATHMANDU/RAMECHHAP.

~ Early morning flight back to Kathmandu/Ramechhap. (12 minutes)

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CONTACT

If you have any questions, feel free to Call / WhatsApp / Email OR Fill an Enquiry Form.

We will happily tweak this tour to your liking. Some possible changes are: ~ Travel by helicopter between Kathmandu and Lukla - approx. USD 400 per person one way | USD 2,400 per flight. ~ Book rooms with attached bathrooms where possible - approx. USD 10 per night per person. ~ Add hotel and/or city tour in Kathmandu - approx. USD 100 per person. ~ Include meals and hot water - approx. USD 35 per day for three meals + hot water.

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INCLUSIONS AND EXCLUSIONS

Includes

~ Kathmandu/Ramechap to Lukla flights (both ways) ~ Heli service throughout as mentioned in the itinerary. ~ Professional Certified Trekking Guide ~ Baggage handling service at Lukla and Namche. (Included for non-Nepali only) ~ Accommodation in rooms with attached bathrooms on a twin-sharing basis. ~ 5 Breakfasts. ~ All Government and Local Permits ~Porter (not included for Nepali groups)

Excludes

~ Lunch and Dinner. ~ Airport Tax for Heli Tour NPR 200 ~ Tips for guides and porters (15% of wages is considered fair) ~ Drinks, Travel Insurance, and anything else not mentioned in inclusions

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EVEREST PLANNING RESOURCES

SAFETY FIRST Nepal Visa and Safety Update / Pre-existing Conditions / Altitude Illnesses / Water Safety / Heli Safety Briefing / Insurance / Detailed Health and Safety Post

FIND YOUR PERFECT TOUR Short Treks / Heli Tours / Heli Treks / Ways to See Everest / All Tours

BEST TIME TO GO Best time for EBC | EBC in Jan / Feb / Mar / Apr / May / Jun / Jul / Aug / Sep / Oct / Nov / Dec

PLANNING ESSENTIALS Expectation vs Reality / Cost in USD, INR & NPR / Difficulty / Training / Packing List / Maps / Permits / Side Trips / Solo Treks / Independent Treks / For Women

FLIGHTS TO LUKLA Online Flight Booking / Getting to Lukla / Lukla Weather and Flights / Survival Guide / Alternatives / Lukla Airport / Getting to Ramechhap / Ramechhap Flights

HOTELS IN EVEREST Online Hotel Booking / Overview / Hotels in Lukla / Namche / Dingboche / Lobuche / Gorakshep / Gokyo

TREKKING GUIDES FOR EVEREST Trekking Guides from Lukla / from Kathmandu / How to hire a guide?

WHAT TO EXPECT Hotels in Everest / WiFi, Mobile Network, Electricity / Food and Drinks / Sherpa Food / For Vegans

CULTURE Epic Photo ops / Sherpa Names / Khumbila / 5 Secrets / Festivals / Tengboche Monastery /

NATURE Mount Everest / Everest Base Camp / Everest Viewpoints / Kala Patthar / Ama Dablam / Mount Mera / Mountains / Birds / Wildlife / Flowers / Lakes /

VILLAGE DETAILS Lukla / Phakding / Monjo / Namche / Tengboche / Deboche / Pangboche / Dingboche / Pheriche / Thukla / Lobuche / Gorakshep / Dzongla / Gokyo / Thame / All Villages

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IMPORTANT NOTE ~Any flight in the high mountains is weather dependent and the captain of your helicopter has the last word on what is safe and what is not, regardless of what is mentioned in the tour outline. Any additional cost incurred due to weather disruptions will be the responsibility of the traveler. ~ In case of flight cancellation, the extra cost of accommodation and food will be the responsibility of the trekker. ~ Hotels are tentatively fixed. In case of any changes, we will inform you before the trip. ~ Both NTC and NCell 4G network work till Hotel Everest View, though NCell is better.