EBC Trek with Helicopter Return Route Map
An interactive route map and elevation profile for the EBC Trek with Helicopter Return (10 days), plotting every overnight stop from Lukla to Everest Base Camp with real GPS coordinates and altitude figures.
Duration
10 days
Max Elevation
5,644 m
Stops Mapped
9
Route Map
Trek up, fly back. Save 3-4 days on the descent and see the Khumbu from 5,000 m on the way home.
Every overnight stop on the EBC Trek with Helicopter Return, in order, with real GPS coordinates. Drag to pan, scroll to zoom, and use the layers control in the top-right corner to switch between street, satellite, and topographic terrain views.
Elevation Profile
Elevation in metres for each day of the EBC Trek with Helicopter Return. The Wilderness Medical Society advises sleeping no more than 500 m higher per night above 3,000 m. Steeper slopes between points show the days that exceed it.
Read the full altitude sickness guide for prevention and the Lake Louise self-assessment score.
Day-by-Day Quick Reference
| Day | Stop | Elevation | Distance | Walking Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kathmandu | 1,400 m | — | — |
| 2 | Phakding | 2,610 m | 9 | 3-4 |
| 3 | Namche Bazaar | 3,440 m | 11 | 5-6 |
| 4 | Namche Bazaar | 3,440 m | 9 | 3-4 |
| 5 | Dingboche | 4,410 m | 20 | 7-8 |
| 6 | Dingboche | 4,410 m | — | 4-5 |
| 7 | Lobuche | 4,940 m | 8 | 4-5 |
| 8 | Gorak Shep | 5,164 m | 13 | 7-8 |
| 9 | Kathmandu | 1,400 m | 3 | 1-1.5 (flight) |
| 10 | — | — | — | — |