Ganesh Himal Base Camp

The highest point to reach during the Everest Base Camp trek is Kala Patthar, which is at the an elevation of 5,550m. You hike to Kala Patthar from Gorak Shep early in the morning to have the sunrise view of Everest.

Yes, you can also do EBC trek solo as there is no region restricted for international tourists. If you can manage to obtain the required permits such as TIMS card and Sagarmatha National Park Entry Permit, you can do it. However, we recommend either an organized trekking tour or consulting with a trekking agency in Kathmandu. It may not be easy for you to book the hotels during the trek or navigate the right trail. If you hire a professional guide, they will manage everything for your successful trip to Everest.

Although there are frequent flight services to Lukla from Kathmandu, flights to other parts are available only if chartered solo or in a group. However, if you book the Everest region trekking package with a helicopter return flight, Orbit Alpine Adventure manages it for you. If you trek down to Lukla by following the same trail to EBC, the cost is low. In case you want to experience a Chopper return to Kathmandu, the cost is comparatively high. For more detail, you can contact Orbit Alpine Adventure either via email, phone calls, WhatsApp or online reservation services.

Truly speaking, you can do the Everest Base Camp trek at all times of the year depending on your choice and vacation schedule. If you want to walk through a less crowded trail, the EBC trek in winter is the best option. If you can prefer verdant landscapes covered with colorful rhododendron flowers, you can trek to EBC in summer. Spring and autumn seasons are the best for the Everest Base Camp trek to have the clear vistas of the snowcapped peaks. Since the days are warm and mornings and nights cold, spring is the most favourable time for experiencing the highest peak region in the world.

Kala Patthar, the highest point at 5,550m is the vantage point of EBC trek. To have a 360-degree panoramic view of Mt. Everest, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Cho Oyu and Mt. Pumori, it is the best place. You must reach to this vantage point from Gorak Shep as soon as possible in the morning to have the sunrise view of the entire Everest region. Mt. Everest is not clearly seen from the base camp as Mt. Lhotse blocks it from sight. Therefore, you must reach Kala Patthar to have the complete panorama of the eight-thousanders and other snowy peaks.

For sure, you can also fly from Kala Patthar to Kathamndu, as a helicopter can land on there as well. During Everest Base Camp helicopter tour, the helicopter flies to Kala Patthar from Lukla or Everest View Hotel. A flight over Everest lets you have more interesting sight of the Khumbu region than trekking through the trails. To get more knowledge about flight to Kathmandu from Kala Patthar, contact Orbit Alpine Adventure.

There are a lot of benefits of flying Kathmandu from Everest region rather than walking down the same trail. First of all, you can have a complete aerial view of the Everest region which is not possible by walking. Next, you arrive Kathmandu within very short time, saving your four days that you can use to visit other tourist destinations.

This service allows you to experience the world’s highest peak even if you have short period of time to spend in Nepal. The in-flight view of the glaciers, icefalls, amazing snowy peaks, Sherpa settlement areas and ancient monasteries is superb lifelong experience!

At the time of booking, our team will help you carefully with the preparations and packing all the necessary gears.

• Comfortable underwear
• Insulated down jacket
• Windproof upper body layer and trouser
• Hiking boots
• Hat, gloves, and scarf
• Sunglasses that protects from UV-A & UV-B
• Day pack
• Reusable water bottle
• Small toiletry bag (sunscreen, lip balm, tissue paper, band-aids, etc.)
• Camera & spare batteries (optional)
• Some amount of money if you want to have tea, coffe at the helicopter refulling point and view point.