The Express Everest Base Camp Trek is the best way to achieve your dream of reaching the Everest Base Camp and Kalapattar within a short period. The trip caters to those with a short holiday who aspire to explore the majestic Khumbu Himalayas in the same manner as ordinary trekkers. The following day, after arriving in Kathmandu, you will take a helicopter to Lukla, where you will continue your trek toward Everest Base Camp. Once you reach Kalapattar—the main viewpoint of the Everest Base Camp Trek—you will fly directly back to Kathmandu from Gorakshep by helicopter, saving you several days that would otherwise be spent descending the same trail back to Lukla. Our Express Everest Base Camp trek is an exclusive trip that provides a fantastic opportunity to observe both the Himalayas of Nepal and the surrounding countryside through helicopter flights and trekking.
This trip is suitable for people with different requirements, such as a short holiday; people having problems with knees while descending; or people who want to get to the Everest Base Camp and the scenic viewpoint of the Everest Base Camp trek—Kalapattar (5550 m)—as ordinary trekkers and save time for another attraction in Nepal, such as Kathmandu city sightseeing, a wildlife safari tour, or a Kathmandu-Pokhara tour. If you have a busy schedule and want to maximize your vacation time, the Express Everest Base Camp trek is the perfect way to explore Nepal in a short amount of time.
Meals and accommodation during the Express Everest Base Camp Trek
There is a wide range of options for meals during the trip to the Express Everest Base Camp Trek. Every teahouse has a few different dishes on the menu card, and you can simply choose the meals you prefer and place your order. The accommodation is basic but sufficient for trekkers. If you wish to upgrade to deluxe accommodations, we can arrange an upgrade in certain locations to a mountain deluxe standard category. Our package includes stays in standard teahouses designed to accommodate all travelers' budgets, ensuring our offer remains affordable. If the budget isn’t the problem, then trekkers can upgrade the accommodation to a three-star category mountain lodge up to Lobuche. In Gorakshep, only basic standard teahouses are available.
Best time and gears/equipment list for the Express Everest Base Camp Trek
You can find references for packing and the best timing for the season on our page, Everest Base Camp Trek. During your ascent, you will follow the general trip plan to Everest Base Camp. The only difference is that the duration of the trip is shorter due to the helicopter transfer from Gorakshep.
