a) Best Time
The Everest Base Camp Heli Trek is experienced especially at its perfect hours in spring (March-May) and fall (September-November). These two seasons are Nepal’s peak trekking seasons. Rhododendrons bloom with the onset of spring, splashing the landscape with color, while refreshing and sunny days bring about incredible views of the clear mountains, though the clouds and rains may shift in at the end of spring and in May.
However, the steady autumn weather offers trekking chances under bright blue skies, not to mention pleasant surface temperatures. In the fall, hikers can take part in community celebrations and acquire valuable cultural lessons while having fun with the people.
b) Elevation and distance
The Everest Base Camp Heli Trek commences with a 367-kilometer flight from Kathmandu to Lukla. After hiking from Lukla to Phakding, you will reach Namche Bazaar, where you will have to acclimate to an altitude of 3,440 meters.
It’s at Dingboche, at 4,310 meters, that you’ll make your second adjustment. This trek’s highest point will be Kala Patthar, which is roughly 5645 meters above sea level. Walking from Kala Patthar to Gorak Shep will require you to cover a total of about 55 kilometers.
c) Difficulty and altitude sickness
The typical 12-day Everest Base Camp Heli Trekking trip might be difficult for novices because of the elevation gain of more than 4,000 meters. As there is less oxygen at higher elevations, altitude sickness affects a lot of hikers. For safety in these conditions, proper acclimatization, hydration, and relaxation are necessary.
You’ll need to hike 5–6 hours daily. So, you need to be physically fit, involving constant ups and downs in this journey. So, you need to train yourself for endurance and strength before embarking on this journey. When trekking, you must have good mental resilience and a positive attitude to complete this journey.
d) Maximum and minimum walk per day
You must be in sound health and good shape for this Everest Base Camp Heli Trek. Because you need to walk an average of five to six hours daily. Your minimum day of hiking will be from Lukla to Phakding, which you have to do for only three to four hours on the second day.
Likewise, you need to trek for about seven to eight hours on the ninth day when trekking from Gorak Shep to EBC and returning here, and on the tenth day when trekking from Gorak Shep to Kala Patthar and again returning here for the helicopter ride to Kathmandu.
e) Accommodation, Food and Drink
During this Everest Base Camp Heli Trek, you will be accommodated in the standard hotel in Kathmandu with a welcome dinner. While trekking, accommodations options in mountain lodges or teahouses will have amenities like cozy mattresses, pillows, electric blankets, hot showers, and scenic views. Rooms typically have two single beds per group.
For energy and nourishment, proteins and carbs are our top priorities. Local specialties like Dal Bhat, which consists of lentil soup and seasonal vegetables, are served in teahouses and lodges. Additional choices include millet meals, barley, buckwheat, and Momo dumplings. We recommend avoiding non-vegetarian items, dairy, alcohol, and caffeinated drinks at high altitudes to stay healthy and hydrated.
And, for the showers and other drinks, you need to pay extra cash by yourself. Similarly, you need to pay an additional cost for charging your gadgets and Wi-Fi services. Upon returning to Kathmandu after the Everest Base Camp Heli Trek, we also provide a farewell dinner one night before flying to your home nation.
f) Permit
You need to have three permits for the Everest Base Camp Heli Trek. You need to acquire the related offices and departments by submitting the necessary documents before pursuing this journey. The list of permits needed is mentioned below:
- Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality Permit: The permit will help to support village areas in the Khumbu region. Thus, you are also helping to contribute to the development of this region.
- Sagarmatha National Park Permit: You will be able to access Sagarmatha National Park. You can explore this place and study about the animals and plants found there.
- Trekkers’ Information Management System (TIMS) Card: This permit will help you for your own sake of safety. This permit will play a crucial role during immediate rescue operations if there is any sort of danger or emergency.
g) Transportation
We’ll be covering all your transportation costs during this whole Everest Base Camp Heli Trek. So, you don’t need to worry about anything related to transportation costs. We pick you up at the airport in our vehicle on the first day. Then, the next day, we’ll be flying from Kathmandu to Tenzing Hillary Airport at Lukla.
On the tenth day, we will return via helicopter from Gorak Shep to Kathmandu, enabling you to view breathtaking scenery from bird’s eye. On the last day, we’ll safely drop you off at the airport to return you home.
h) Insurance
The first step before embarking on this thrilling hike is obtaining travel insurance. Journeying is fraught with possibilities of calamities such as injury or loss of funding, high altitude sickness, theft, and the need for evacuation.
To safeguard yourself properly, apart from the charges for all of these high-altitude adventure-related expenses, your insurance policy must include coverage for a medical evacuation as well.
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