How do I train for the trek?

Simple jogging, running, and walking for an hour or less every day before and after booking the trek with us. Exercise should include walking ups and down steps or one can enjoy swimming, aerobic, and Zumba class to stay fit and healthy for the trek to Everest base camp.

Is there WiFi on the EBC Trek?

There is WiFi available on route EBC Trek in most lodges that you spend overnights, sometimes with poor reception due to weather condition as well if you are staying in places enclosed by high hills and mountains or near river gorge.

How do I charge my electronics on the trek? Should I bring my laptop on the EBC Trek?

In every lodge to Gorakshep, with facilities to charge your electronic gadgets, from Thyangboche onward most lodges have their solar power, where you have to pay per hour for each gadget.

Are showers available on the trek? What are the bathrooms like on the EBC trek? Are there bathrooms on the trail?

Showers are available hot or cold in every lodge that you stay, at extra cost where your guide will advise you, the bathrooms are all right and clean but some places not to Western standard or of Kathmandu hotels. Depending upon the standard of the hotel, there are toilets and bathroom, available on route trek at lodges and restaurants. Further high up there are no attach bathrooms or toilets due to harsh weather and high altitude terrain, where most toilets are outside the lodge.

Where do I leave my extra luggage while I am hiking?

You can leave at the hotel storage, or with Trekking Planner as well any valuable items and documents that are not required on treks, where you can store in a safety box at the hotel.

Where should I buy my trekking gear at home or in Kathmandu?

You can buy or rent some good gear required for the trek in Kathmandu, if it is too much to carry from home, like sleeping bags, down jackets, snow gaiters, flash/torch including good metal water bottles and rucksacks.

How much money should I bring on the trek? Where can I exchange my money?

When booking the whole package with guide and porters, including all meals on treks with room accommodation. The only money you need is for your personal needs, like buying souvenirs, hot shower in lodge or for snacks and other refreshments. US$ 300 to 400 convertible to local currency should be enough, and carry extra emergency money about US$ 100 to 200 in case of flight delay and cancellation, or if you have to break the journey and have to leave earlier. Other expenses for tipping the guide and porters, if you feel they deserve it after taking much care of you and the whole group.

How likely is altitude sickness? Should I take any medicine on the EBC trek?

As long you take enough precaution you will be okay, walking slow and steady with some rest will help you from altitude sickness or AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness). The other good things to fight with altitude is drinking enough water, light tea, or some hot drinks and soups, should consume at least a minimum of 2-3 liters of fluid every day. We have flexible itinerary days to cope with altitude having rest days for acclimatization. Do not take sleeping pills or any strong drugs at high altitudes can lead to critical situations. Pain reliever is all right to take as per your doctor's advice or medical personal. As for other durgs, your doctor should advise you, normally some people take from the start of the trek to the end at Lukla or any final destination.

Do I need to join the group departures or can I schedule my trip date?

It is best to join in a group departures date, as it is more fun and enjoyable with travelers of different nationalities and the cost of the trip comes slightly low than traveling alone with a guide and porter. If your holiday and date do not coincide with group departure dates, we can organize a special private trek for you, as exact date provided by you, we will set the date accordingly.

Who will be my guide and what is the staff to client ratio?

Guide will either accompany from Kathmandu, sometimes our local guide and field staff are stationed in Lukla also. All expert local guides provided with much knowledge of the area of trekking equipped with basic medical training and First-Aid including Responsible Tourism or Eco-Trekking to make our clients safe with enjoyable holidays. The number of guide and field staff provided according to group size, larger the group with more guide, staff and porter for minimum of 2-4 person with a guide and couple of porters to accompany throughout the trek.

What makes Everest Base Camp Heli Trek different?

Awesome panorama of world highest mountain range, which you can view four world highest peaks on Everest Base Camp Heli flight, from Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, and Mt. Cho-Oyu. The difference is, you can enjoy the trek to Everest base camp in a short duration of time, than normal trekking days of more than 11-12 days.

What is the group size?

It varies on booking as per season size, normally we run the trek for a minimum of 2-3 person and maximum of 08 to 12 person in a group, but in special case we also organize for solo or individual travelers, although the cost comes much higher than in group.

Will I have to carry my stuff?

Once you book with us, no need to carry your stuff like bigger baggage which will be carried by our porters and pack animals, the only item that you should carry with you is your day items with small day pack or rucksack.

Will I need travel Insurance?

Yes, Travel and medical insurance most important and necessary documents to have with you, which should cover emergency medical evacuation on health issues by any means of transport like a Helicopter. Travel insurance should cover flight cancellation due to bad weather, or any unforeseen situation like roadblocks, due to landslides, political unrest that might hamper your travel in Nepal.

What are the accommodation arrangements?

Simple to standard room accommodation either you prefer single or twin sharing rooms with your partners, but higher up at Lobuche and Gorakshep single rooms might not be available in high trekking seasons. Lodge room accommodation as per your budget, where one can find luxury to simple standard rooms up to Dingboche. From Lobuche and Gorakshep only simple rooms available. Most places till Thyangboche with attach bathrooms and toilets or common, with large warm dining hall.

When is the best season to trek to Everest base camp Heli trek?

Spring and autumn/fall to pre-winter best seasons for Everest base camp Heli Trek, when most morning till mid-day with clear sky for views and pleasant Helicopter flight, as well for treks.

Is trekking to Everest Base Camp dangerous?

Not at all, as long one take precautionary measures as advised by your doctor, guide, and group leader. High Altitude Symptoms or AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness) is the main danger to be avoided, with enough rest days for acclimatization, drinking enough fluid (safe drinking water, green tea, or hot lemon and soups). As well walking slow with short rest will help you to make your trek enjoyable without any danger of high altitude. The other part of the trek is walking over moraine and glaciers to Everest base camp for just one day, it can be dangerous if you do not know the right path with guide will be safe throughout the treks.

Can you take a helicopter to Everest Base Camp?

A big yes, it can land depends upon landing space as base camp is full of rock, moraine and glaciers, the available Heli-Pad or level ground is hard to maintain due to rock falls, avalanches and movement of glaciers every season. Which makes any type of chopper difficult to find space for a smooth and perfect landing. The only best available Heli-Pad with much level ground at Gorakshep or on the base of Kalapathar Hill.

How hard is it to walk to Everest Base Camp?

Not as hard as it looks, although much ups in the first part of the trek, return journey is easier on losing heights. The high altitude makes hard walks for some people, taking time with a slow walk makes you overcome the hard work, and feel great on achieving your goal.

Everest Base Camp Trek with Helicopter Return-11 Days

Trip Introduction: Everest Base Camp Trek with Helicopter Return - 11 days 2023/2024

"Everest Base Camp Heli Trek" is unarguably one of the best aerial trek adventures that take place in Nepal. There is no other alternative and a better perspective to circumnavigate the iconic landmark than an Everest Base Camp Trek with Helicopter Return.

Everest Base Camp Trekking with helicopter return to Kathmandu is designed in a luxurious way to avoid the rush, complications, and problems faced during the Everest Base Camp Trek. Trekkers get electric blankets, private attached bathrooms, and hot water bags if electric blankets don't work. The best part is returning to Kathmandu by helicopter, an adventure.

What is Everest Base Camp Trek with Helicopter Return 2023/2024 trip about?

Did you ever dream or fantasize about having a faceoff with the mighty snow-fed mountain peaks? It's now time to change this dream into a fulfilling reality. You get the privilege of sitting in the comfort of a helicopter to get a bird's eye view of the mighty Everest. Bask under the thrilling vistas and scenic views of Mount Everest and its adjoining mountain peaks like Lhotse, Nuptse, and Pumori some of the highest peaks in the world.

Our Electrifying 'Everest Base Camp Trek with Helicopter Return’ 2023/2024 is a memorable adventure for those who live larger than life. It is a combo of trekking towards the Everest base camp combined with an aerial voyage to witness the spectacles of the mountains followed by the beauty of the Sherpa culture and tradition from a bird's eye view. We bask under the green rugged cover of the hills that engulf the mysterious valleys through trekking towards the Everest base camp. This spectacular trip is a fulfilling experience walking along the thrilling bridges, Stupas, colorful prayer flags, and the age-old sherpa villages in the Everest Region.

Everest Base Camp Trek With Helicopter Return - How do we get there? What do we expect?

We start to take a short hike to Phakding we enjoy our short walk amidst the Himalayan abode. Taking on an array of the well-known suspension bridges of the Everest Region, crossing the white river, we reach Namche Bazaar (3,400m). Here we take an ideal rest and acclimatize for the whole day at Namche with an acclamization hike.

After Namche, we head towards Tengboche, and if we get enough time, we meditate at the Tengboche monastery, one of the oldest monasteries in Everest. After Tengboche, we go to the town of Dingboche; at Dingboche, we will spend a day extra for acclimatization with a hike. After Dingboche, we head to the town of Lobuche via Thukla.On the last day at the mountain, we go from Lobuche towards Gorakshep, check our baggage inn, head towards our goal, Everest base camp, and return to Gorakshep.

Then the much-awaited helicopter flight from Gorakshep to Kathmandu is a thrilling encounter with glorious views of the mountains and the villages. Watching the first glimmering rays of the morning sunlight gently kissing the snow-capped peaks through the helicopter is a phenomenal treat while returning back to Kathmandu.

We return after finishing the trek by flying into the clouds and above the overwhelming mountains after completing the Everest Base Camp Trek and reaching Kathmandu by helicopter.

Is Everest Base Camp Trek with a Helicopter Return to Kathmandu suitable for everyone?

This trip is perfect and ideal for everyone having minimal fitness levels who dare to dream of making it to the legendary Everest. Even young kids can accompany their guardians and do this with comparative ease and safety. This unique journey is an ideal mix of trekking to Everest Base Camp with a scenic helicopter ride back to Kathmandu. This opportunity comes only once in a lifetime so why to wait be a part of Trekking Planner Nepal's group and see the mountains like no one does?

If you are on the lookout for something more challenging and adventurous trekking journey we have it for you. You have the liberty of choosing various other options and routes for making it to the Everest Base Camp. We have 13 days of Everest Base Camp Trek, 14 days of Short Everest Base Camp Trek, 15 Days of Everest Base Camp and Gokyo Lake Trekking, and many more to choose from.

Best Time for Everest Base Camp Trek with Helicopter Return.

This weather is always vital to watch out for before planning to do the Everest Base Camp Trekking with a helicopter return to Kathmandu. It decides the success or failure of the tour. More often than not it is nearly impossible to predict the weather and its moods. As this kind of journey is carried out throughout the year but there are ups and downs in every season. To avoid all these pros and cons the best suitable time for trekking is during the spring and autumn. These months are a guarantee for getting crystal clear skies from dusk till dawn. The aura of clear blue skies provides the most spectacular vistas and views. The temperature is bearable with plenty of warm sunlight and it is soothing and pleasant. On the other hand, during the winters and monsoons, it becomes a bit challenging to trek due to heavy snowfall, or rain followed by cold temperatures. These entire factors discourage adventurers from trekking.

January to February - Extreme months only for adventure junkies.

This is perhaps the coldest time of all. This is when it experiences heavy snowfall in the mountains can result in extremely cold temperatures. Though the days are warm and bearable with clear skies, the night becomes extremely cold. Fret not if you are on a trek with Trekking Planner Nepal be assured of your safety at all times. However, if you are not a cold weather-friendly person then better not to be on this journey to this part of the world.

March to April - Best for all walks of life for trekking.

Undoubtedly this is one of the best times of the season to be at the Everest Base Camp. The weather is very comfortable providing splendid views of the Himalayas ranges and glaciers. It is the beginning of the spring season, and the weather starts to warm up during these months. There is an element of smile and bloom out into the wild as the hidden elusive beings come back to life in the sunny weather. Especially the mid of March is considered to be ideal with clear skies around the snow-fed mountains can be sighted their best. Hence the majority of them fulfill their dream trekking journey with success at this time of the year often succeed in their expedition at this time.

May to June – Pleasant and warm for trekking.

These are the months when the monsoon sets in gradually. However, it is also a suitable time for trekking right before the rain starts to pour in. Nepal experiences rainfall not until the end of June till mid-August. The season of spring and summer makes the trek much more blissful.

July to August – Rainy yet do able for trekking.

These months are when the downpour hits hard. As a result of this occurrence Flights to Lukla more often than not gets canceled at the beginning or end of the trek. It does pose a challenge for trekkers and their trek journey but it’s not out of the question yet. If you want to trek in these particular months then Trekking Planner will take care of your safety and make your journey memorable and ably successful. Be reminded that though rainy it does provide spectacular views of the waterfall and it is less frequent too.

September to October – Festive months for Trekking.

The months ranging between September to October happen to be another best season for doing the Everest Base Camp Trek. There is a huge influx of trekkers in Nepal due to its favorable weather conditions. The monsoon gradually comes to an end making it a pleasant time for trekking. Their skies remain clear offering an amazing view of the mountains. It is highly recommended, as it’s the best time for the Everest Base Camp trek. Also because of Nepal's biggest festival, Dashain and Tihar falls between these months and are a crowd puller.

November to December – Chilly with clear mountain views for the Trek.

This is probably one of the toughest months for trekking yet preferred by most. It’s time for the snowfall in the Himalayan region to impose difficulties for trekking. The nights are chilly but the skies are clear during the day, providing exquisite glimpses of towering mountains.

Climate and Weather-Everest Base Camp Region.

Himalayan climate can be unpredictable sometimes even in good or the best seasons, where April and May to the first week of June will be the best time during spring times when days are longer with enough sunlight hours.

Morning and nighttime as well as in shade can be cold and much freezing temperatures around higher areas above 3,000 m.

Other months from September to November are another great time for treks around Kanchenjunga base camp and other areas of the Himalayas, when days are clear for views and to summit the top of the peak, although much colder months of the autumn season with extremely cold during morning and night time, where sunlight is much shorter.

Local Culture and Religion At Everest Region.

Sherpas are the natives of Everest and other higher Himalayan regions, the word “Sherpa” comes from the Tibetan language. East for Sher and Pa means people, where Sherpa migrated around the high Himalayas of Nepal around Mid-East and Far Eastern Himalayas range from Eastern parts of Tibet.

Way back more than 400 years of history, the Sherpa normally are farmers and livestock herdings like cows and yaks interwoven with strong Buddhist religion and fascinating cultures that you can witness walking around villages.

In every Sherpa village, one can find a monastery, some are older by more than 500 years like the “monastery of Thame and Pangboche villages”, whereas the famous monastery of Thyangboche was much older and was destroyed by a huge fire in 1991 and been built to its original shapes.

As you walk from one village to another, you will come across many prayer walls and religious monuments of Stupas (domes), with rows of spinning prayer wheels.

Sherpa men-folks were the earlier pioneers as mountain and trekking guides and still held the post to the present.

Travel Insurance - Everest Base Camp Trek with Helicopter Return.

Trekking Planner Nepal strongly advises and recommends all clients to purchase Travel as well as Medical Insurance against unforeseen circumstances that might arise or occur during your Himalayan holidays, Travel and Medical Insurance should be obtained through World Nomads Travel Insurance for your upcoming holiday in Nepal Himalayan destinations.

All our hikes, trekking, and tour programs with itineraries where accommodations are all set in respective Hotels/lodges/Homestays, Guesthouses, and Resorts even camping in some remote areas as per the set program itinerary. Some days could be longer or shorter depending upon the fitness of the clients, availability of vehicles on time, flight delay, cancellation, unfavorable bad weather, and roads or trail conditions. Trekking Planner Nepal requests Clients on booking to acquire Travel and Medical Insurance compulsory when undertaking any tour and trek. It should include adequate protection for tour/treks duration to cover personal injury, death, medical expenses, and repatriation expenses in any means of transportation on emergency evacuation such as helicopter rescue, air ambulance, and adequate cover for baggage.

In this situation, your selected and chosen tour destination may differ from the program itineraries. In rare cases, we might even have to reroute or cancel the trips as per the political, riot, bad weather, broken road or trail condition, and porter's situation and condition. The company has the right to cancel the trips due to unavoidable conditions beyond our control including if the volume of travelers is less than expected as per the trips selected. In this case, please bear with us we will try our best to adjust the itinerary trips as best as possible for your convenience.

Altitude Sickness

Altitude Sickness can affect anyone. At high altitudes, the decrease in atmospheric pressure makes breathing difficult due to less oxygen. Mainly, it happens above 3300m (10,000ft). Signs and symptoms are as follows:

Headache/Dizziness.
Nausea/vomiting.
tiredness/fatigue.
Sleepy but can’t sleep.
Loss of appetite.

Prevention for this is to dress warmly as per weather conditions, drink plenty of water, eat well, and walk slowly. It is a good idea to eat well at night as a good amount of nutrition in the body will help produce good amounts of heat. Make sure you avoid alcohol, caffeine, and smoking.

Washing and Toilet facilities for the Everest Base Camp Heli Trek.

Since we are getting comfortable lodges in this package, the services for hot water and a room with electric blankets and attached bathrooms, the guest houses are warm and cozy and even the dining has big heaters which will be on after 5.00 pm till night time so we can stay in the hall as well and even when going to bed we will have electric blankets which will provide a good amount of heat to the body and attached bathroom makes it easy as we won't have to go out in cold for using the toilets.

Hot water is available at tea houses for an additional cost, and remember to bring toilet paper, face wipers, and sanitizers for the trek because toiletries are not placed inside the toilets and must be brought on your own or bought at the lodges.

Note in places like Louche and Gorakshep; sometimes there may be a problem with the bathroom getting frozen due to cold temperatures, and even the water taps can be frozen. Electricity issues might occur because the power source is the sun out there, and there might be electricity issues in case of bad weather.

Important Note

This trip departs every day of the year.
This trip is fully customizable. We can customize the trip as per your need, please contact us.
This trip is available on both a Fixed Departure and a Private Group Basis.
This trip can be booked privately if you’re traveling solo or privately or with family.
Have a big group? We can help as per your needs.
We can help you make it fit your budget.
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