On this day, you explore the Everest Base Camp via flight within 4 hours. Your journey of exploring EBC and other places is separated into different time frames based on the key activities. The following details are listed below:
6:30 AM
Your journey to EBC begins in the early morning (6:30 AM). At this time, your driver comes to pick you up from your hotel to transfer you to the TIA (Tribhuvan International Airport). Up to 6:30, you need to be prepared, pack your belongings and be ready in the hotel lobby for the driver. After that, your driver takes you to the airport.
7:00 AM
By 7:30 AM, you arrive at the airport. There, our representative helps you with the airport check-in process and completes all the necessary formalities for a smooth boarding experience for your flight. At 7:30 AM, you take a scenic flight to Lukla, which provides you with a beautiful view of the mountains, valleys, and gorges. The flight takes 45 minutes.
7:45 AM
Upon arriving at Lukla, you rest for a while, around 10-15 minutes to refuel yourself. After that, you take a flight and fly to Pheriche (4,360 m). Once you witness the aerial view of Pheriche, you continue your helicopter flight toward Kala Kalapather (5,450 m), flying over the Everest Base Camp and the Khumbu Icefall. While you are on a flight, you are offered an aerial view of the highest peaks, Khumbu Glacier, Icefall, and deep Himalayan valleys.
8:00 AM
At 8:00 AM, the helicopter land at the Kalapather. Upon landing, you have a leisure time of a few minutes to observe the awe-inspiring views of the world’s highest mountains (Mount Everest) and other massive peaks. You can enjoy the beautiful scenery, take some photos for memories and enjoy the fresh air during your free time.
8:15 AM
After soaking in the views from Kalapather, you take your helicopter to fly either towards Kongde or to the Everest View Hotel. It takes around 10 minutes to reach these desired locations. Here, you take a leisurely breakfast while observing the beautiful views of the Himalayan scenery and the surrounding majestic mountains for around 1 hour.
9:00 AM
At 9:00 AM, you fly back to Kathmandu by helicopter via Lukla. While returning back, you take a final look at majestic mountains, valleys and glaciers. The flight takes around 1 hour to reach Kathmandu.
10:00 AM
Once your helicopter lands at Kathmandu at around 10:00 AM, our representative transfers you to your luxury hotel. After you arrive at your hotel, you take a well-deserved rest and then go exploring the famous cultural and historical places of Kathmandu with your guide in a private vehicle. The places that you visit on day 2 include:
- Swayambhunath stupa: This stupa is located in Kathmandu and is well-known for its white dome, golden spire, and spectacular views of the western side of the entire valley. The Syambhunath stupa is also called the Monkey Temple because of the countless monkeys found here.
- Patan Durbar square: Located in Lalitpur, this square is popular for its Newar architecture, intricate wood carvings, and historical palaces. Here, you can watch the traditional Nepalese art and culture.
- Boudhanath stupa: Built 2500 years ago, Boudhanath stupa is famous for its massive mandala, vibrant Tibetan Buddhist culture, and spiritual significance. This old stupa contains the four pairs of eyes in four cardinal directions, symbolizing wisdom and compassion watching over all beings.
- Pashupatinath temple: This Hindu temple, perched on the Bagmati River's bank, is known for its pagoda-style architecture, riverside ghats, and as a site of pilgrimage.
