Day 4: Helicopter to Lukla

Hiking time: 3-4 hours
Difficulty Level: Easy
After final administration requirements, we’ll fly via helicopter to Lukla. Weather permitting, this flight offers outstanding views of the eastern Himalayas. In Lukla, we meet and join our Sherpa staff, load the yaks and begin the ascent to Base Camp. Our first day is an easy walk to lush environs of Phakding, located on the Dudh Kosi river.