Everest Base Camp Helicopter Trek 11 Days

Arrival, Welcome, and Journey Start

Your travel to the magnificent Himalayas starts with a warm welcome at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu as you’ll find our agent along with your name on a placard. Our representative will welcome you with a traditional Khada or marigold garland and transport you to your hotel in a private vehicle.

If you don’t mind guarantee you arrive by 3 PM at least a day before your journey flight for preparations. During peak trekking seasons (March, April, May, September, October, and November), Lukla flights may be rerouted from Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) to Manthali Airport due to overwhelming discuss activity.

On the off chance that this happens, your journey takeoff day will begin with a direct picking you up from your lodging around 12:
30 am for a five-hour drive to Manthali. From there, you’ll take a speedy 20-minute flight to Lukla.

During off-peak months (December, January, February, June, July, and August), flights to Lukla operate directly from Kathmandu. On the departure day, you’ll head to Kathmandu Airport early within the morning for a 40-minute flight to Lukla.

Accommodations

This 10-day package includes 4 luxury lodge stays at Yeti Mountain Home in Lukla, Phakding, and Namche (2N), and 5 standard lodge stays at Tengboche, Dingboche, Lobuche, and Gorakshep. Two nights in Kathmandu (before and after the trek) are not included, but the city offers a range of lodgings to suit every budget.

Meals

The Everest Base Camp Helicopter package provides three nutritious and delicious meals a day and a add up to of ten breakfasts, ten lunches, and nine meals in trekking regions. You may get buffet-style meals at Yeti Mountain Home.

The menu items are traditional local, Asian, and Western cuisines, but as you go up, the menu gets shorter. We advise you to take plenty of liquids – green, lemon, ginger tea, garlic soup (must), and fresh vegetables in journey regions.

Luggage

Porters will carry up to 9 kg of baggage per trekker (20 kg per porter for two trekkers). We advise you to partner with a individual trekker and pack your thing in a duffle bag of over sixty liters. If it’s not too much trouble bring only the basics, you can store your excess luggage at your hotel or our store for free.

Facilities and Essentials

Water

You’ll be able buy bottled water from shops or tea houses along the trail, but we encourage you to carry a reusable water bottle and refill it with boiled or filtered water available at tea houses. This helps reduce plastic waste and ensures the environment. For additional security, we recommend using water purification methods. If needed, able to give purification tablets—just let us know!

Communication

Wi-Fi service during your stay at Yeti Mountain Home Hotel in Lukla, Phakding, and Namche is free. At other places, Wi-Fi is available with a few additional benefit charge. However, communication at high altitudes will be through mobile. You’ll buy a local SIM card in Kathmandu, but the signals may not be strong enough all through the trail. We remain in contact with all our journey groups at least once a day via the journey lead to guarantee that the hike is going as planned.

Travel Essentials

Visa

All foreigners (but Indians) need a visa to enter Nepal. You’ll be able get an entry visa at Tribhuvan International Airport. The visa application requires a visa with six months of validity, a passport-size photo, and visa expenses. The current visa fee is US $50 for 30 days.

Travel Insurance

Travel insurance is compulsory for this Everest Base Camp journey. The policy must cover medical and emergency repatriation – counting helicopter protect and evacuation expenses at high altitudes (up to 5,500 m). Before buying travel insurance, call your insurance supplier, and recheck on the off chance that your policy covers helicopter rescue and evacuation.

Currency Exchange

The legal money is the Nepali Rupee (NPR). (1 USD = ~ NRS.136) You’ll be able trade major currencies at banks and legal money exchanges in Kathmandu. ATMs are widely available but carry exchange limits and expenses. Journey locales accept NPR as it were, so exchange enough cash beforehand.

Additional Costs

The package does not include personal refreshments such as alcoholic drinks, caffeinated beverages, or bottled water. Additionally, it excludes the cost of stays in Kathmandu, giving you the flexibility to choose accommodations that suit your preferences. Wi-Fi and charging expenses at lodges not part of the Yeti Mountain Home chain are also not covered.

Journey Season and Climate Conditions

Climate could be a key figure when arranging your journey to Everest Base Camp, as conditions change greatly all through the year. Here’s a simplified guide to regular climate designs within the high-altitude regions.

January to February: The coldest period, with temperatures ranging from 15°C to -15°C. Heavy snowfall and freezing nights make treks challenging but rewarding for adventurers.

March to April: One of the best seasons to journey, with temperatures from 18°C to -12°C. Clear skies and blossoming greenery make for breathtaking views and wonderful climate.

May to June: Perfect trekking conditions some time recently the rainstorm arrives. Temperatures range from 25°C to -5°C, combining warm days with manageable trail conditions.

July to August: Monsoon season brings heavy rainfall below 3,500m and conceivable flight disruptions. Treks are challenging but offer lush landscapes and less crowds. Temperatures range from 27°C to 5°C.

September to October: This is a popular trekking season, with clear skies and comfortable temperatures between 20°C and 5°C. Celebrations like Dashain and Tihar enhance your experience.

November to December: Early November offers great trekking conditions, while late December brings snow and freezing evenings. Temperatures range from 10°C to -17°C.
Weather within the Himalayas can change rapidly, so it’s essential to be prepared for changing conditions.

Typical Day

Your day begins with a warm glass of tea or coffee and a hearty breakfast. After 3–4 hours of trekking, you’ll halt for lunch. The evening climb keeps going another 2–3 hours, finishing at a hold up where you’ll rest, explore, and appreciate supper. Nights are for relaxing, learning local traditions, or playing games with fellow trekkers.

Trip Conclusion
Farewell Dinner and Feedback

After your journey is completed, we’ll host a celebratory farewell dinner in Kathmandu. After supper, we are going display you with a trek achievement certificate. This is often moreover the proper time to share your feedback. On the off chance that you’re cheerful along with your journey, we encourage you to take off your review on travel portals.

Departure

We’ll transfer you to the Tribhuvan International Airport during your flight. We hope you enjoyed your journey in Nepal and will return for more treks.

Journey Bookings

Private Treks

We conduct private treks as it were and do not add anybody to your group. We are able handle all group sizes and add an assistant direct for a group of twelve or more

Secure Journey Bookings

Everest Summit Treks ^ Expedition could be a Nepal government-authorized and bonded trekking and visiting operator, giving benefit for over a decade. We are individuals of the Trekking Agency Association of Nepal (TAAN) and the Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA). We require 10% of the trip cost as an advance for booking confirmation. You’ll be able pay through bank exchange, Western Union, and online payment directly from our website.

Last-Minute Bookings

For those unable to book in progress, we have a special arrangement for last-minute booking. To take advantage of this arrangement, you must pay 100% of the trip cost 24 hours some time recently journey flight. Even though we try our best to organize treks at any time, in the case of last-minute booking, there’s a chance of journey delays due to circumstances beyond our control, like unavailability of air tickets, unfavorable climate, etc.

Flexible Schedule

If the journey takeoff dates do not suit you, let us know. We are going arrange the treks at your convenience.

Trip Extensions

If you’d like to include more adventures after your journey, we will organize exciting activities such as a Chitwan jungle safari, paragliding, or rafting.

Ecotourism Practices

We accept in sustainable travel. We partner with the Kathmandu Natural Education Project (KEEP) to organize eco-friendly trips that protect the environment and support local communities. We point to take off as it were the footprints behind within the journey regions.

Tipping Culture

Tipping is customary in Nepal. We recommend you tip as a group at the conclusion of the journey. The tip amount should reflect the quality of benefit received, the journey cost, and the length of the trip.