5-Day Everest Base Camp Helicopter Trip Information
At Kathmandu's Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA), you are greeted warmly and begin your Himalayan adventure. After greeting you with a traditional marigold or Khada and carrying a sign with your name, our representative will drive you to your accommodation. You will fly domestically from Kathmandu/Manthali to Lukla on the day of the trek departure. About forty minutes will pass throughout the flight. To utilize this service, please send us an email with your arrival and departure dates in advance.
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Budget package: Your flight is arranged from Kathmandu or Manthali to lukla, and helicopter transfers are shared with local people or fellow trekkers from Namche Bazaar to Lukla.
Standard package: You will also take a flight to Lukla from Kathmandu or Manthali, but you will share the helicopter rides with guides and other trekkers.
Luxury package: You’ll travel to and from lukla by private Helicopter.)
Accommodation
This Everest base camp helicopter package included 4-night lodge or teahouse stays. We provide the finest standard lodges in the trek areas. Along the walk, there will be different facilities, such as hot showers, electricity for charging devices, and wifi, but these will cost extra. You need to stay in Kathmandu at least two days, but our package does not cover them.
(Note:
Budget Package: You'll stay in local teahouses or lodges and share a room with other trekkers.
Standard Package: You’ll stay in standard teahouses or lodges, usually in a room with two people (twin sharing). Whenever possible, the rooms will have attached bathrooms.
Luxury Package: You’ll stay in private deluxe rooms with attached bathrooms in high-quality teahouses and lodges.)
Meals
During this trip of a helicopter tour to Everest Base Camp, you will enjoy healthy and delicious meals with a standard meal provided. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are usually served buffet-style, offering a wide variety of dishes. With so many choices, you’ll easily find meals that suit your taste. All personal bills, like alcoholic, hot (tea/coffee), and cold drinks in tea houses, are excluded from the package.
(Note:
Budget package: This option does not include any meals or drinks, so you will need to pay for food separately.
Standard package: You will receive three meals a day (breakfast, lunch, and dinner), along with a cup of tea or coffee with each meal and seasonal fruits served at breakfast.
Luxury package: you will receive three meals a day (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) with seasonal fruits, dry fruits, and nuts at every meal. You can enjoy tea, coffee, juices, cold drinks, and mineral water anytime, except alcoholic drinks. All the extra costs, such as hot showers, phone charging, bed heaters, and internet, are fully covered.)
Luggage
During the trek, our experienced guides and Sherpas will accompany you, sharing useful information about the places you visit. For every two trekkers, we provide one porter to carry your luggage, with a maximum weight limit of 20 kg per porter. If you prefer, we can also arrange one porter for each trekker. For every two trekkers, we provide one porter to carry luggage (up to 10 kg per porter). If needed, we can also arrange one porter for each trekker. Our team member was raised in the high Himalayas, making them well-adapted to high-altitude conditions.
(Note:
Budget package: There are no porters, so you will need to carry your own backpack and belongings throughout the trek.
Standard package: There will be one porter for every two trekkers, who carry up to 20 kg (10 kg per person).
Luxury package: Each trekker has their own personal porter, so you don’t need to carry anything.)
Best season for trek
The Everest region experiences different climates throughout the year. One of the most favored trekking seasons is March–May in spring, when temperatures range from 10°C to 20°C at lower elevations to -5°C to 10°C at higher elevations. In Autumn (September–November), it is off-trekking season, with clear skies and comfortable temperatures between 20°C and 5°C. Winter (December-February) is the coldest period, with temperatures ranging from 15°C to -15°C. In Summer (June-August), there is heavy rainfall below 3500m and the temperature ranges from 27°C to 5°C.
Facilities and Essentials
Water
You can buy bottled water from shops along the trekking route or drink boiled or filtered water provided at the lodges. We strongly recommend bringing a reusable water bottle and refilling it with boiled water to help reduce plastic waste. Avoid drinking untreated tap, river, or well water, as it may cause sickness. For added safety, carry water purification tablets or buy them at local shops on the trail. To avoid altitude sickness and keep your energy up on your walk, it's vitally crucial to drink plenty of water at high altitudes.
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Budget Package: You need to bring your own refillable water bottle, and you're responsible for getting your water along the trail. You can buy bottled water or pay for warm/boiled water at the lodges, but these are not included in the package.
Standard Package: You will be provided with 2 liters of warm water daily. This helps you stay hydrated safely without needing to buy bottled water frequently. if you want more water or cold drinks, you'll need to buy them yourself.
Luxury package: You will have unlimited access to mineral water, coffee, tea, juices, and cold drinks anytime you want, except for alcoholic beverages. There is no need to carry or worry about purifying water yourself.)
Communication
We will provide you with a SIM card in Kathmandu and teach you how to access data and recharge cash on it, but mobile signals may be weak at higher altitudes. For your safety, our lead guide keeps daily contact with all trekking teams via mobile. We are fully prepared to handle emergencies, and our guides are trained to assist whenever needed. Additionally, we use walkie-talkies and satellite phones in areas with no network to ensure constant communication.
(Note:
Budget package: A SIM card will be provided, and you will be taught how to take a data package and recharge, but the data is not included.
Standard Package: A SIM card with a limited data package already set up everything for you.
Luxury package: A SIM card with an unlimited data package already set up for you. So that you can connected with family, share your journey online, or check maps and updates without worrying about running out of data.)
Travel Essentials
Visa
Foreigners require a visa to enter Nepal, but Indians don't. Most people can get a visa when they arrive at Kathmandu International Airport. The current fee is USD 50 for 30 days, payable in cash. Citizens of China and SAARC countries receive a free visa. Also, we recommend you to inform your country embassy or consulate of your visit to Nepal and your travel partner here.
Travel insurance
Having comprehensive travel insurance is mandatory for this trek. Your policy must cover medical expenses and emergency helicopter rescue up to an altitude of 5,500 meters. Before the trek begins, you will need to provide us with a copy of your insurance policy.
Currency Exchange
The Nepali Rupee (NPR) is the country's official currency; one US dollar is equivalent to around 130 NPR. In Kathmandu, you may find banks and approved money exchange centers where you can exchange major foreign currencies. ATMs are widely available to withdraw NPR, but extra service fees may apply. Make sure your notes are new and undamaged, as old or torn bills may be refused. Only the 100 INR note from India is legally accepted in Nepal. In Lukla and Namche Bazaar there are ATMs where you can exchange money, but no guarantee. Before traveling to trekking regions, it's best to exchange money in Kathmandu, as there are few exchange options in remote areas.
Extra Expense
While our package covers most of your expenses during the trek, you will need to budget for some personal items like meals and accommodation in Kathmandu, visa fees, snacks, hot showers, personal equipment, tips for the crew, etc. we recommend that you budget approximately $20 USD per day for these personal expenses during the trek.
Typical day
We’ll start each morning with an early breakfast. The day’s trek is usually split into two parts: a 3–4 hour trek, followed by a one-hour lunch break, and then a shorter trek in the afternoon. Dinner is served around 7:00 p.m., and our guide will brief you on the plan for the next day. The rest of the evening is yours to relax, explore the village, or enjoy some downtime with your fellow trekkers. You'll take a scenic helicopter flight from Namche Bazaar to Everest Base Camp and Kala Patthar; you can take photos and sightsee, and you'll return by helicopter to Lukla.
Trek booking
Personal trek
We can only provide a personal trek, so you will only be trekking with your group. We will never add strangers to your treks. All the treks are customizable per your schedule.
Individual to Group bookings.
Our treks are organized with a minimum of 2 people, so If anyone is alone and does not have a friend or family joining them, we can organize a group trek open for all. If you prefer to join a group, we can also help you connect with other trekkers. Once you confirm, your group trek will be posted on our website, so others can join too.
Our policy is designed to transform every trek into your own personal holiday in the Himalayas.
Trust trek booking
The Everest Holiday is a registered and bonded trekking operator, ensuring a secure booking process. We are proudly members of the Trekking Agency Association of Nepal (TAAN) and the Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA). Our Founder, Mr. Ganesh Simkhada, was a former Director of the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) and former General Secretary of the Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA). To confirm your booking, we require a 10% advance payment. Payment options include the Himalayan Bank online portal (on our website), major credit cards, bank transfers, Wise, and Western Union. After you arrive in Kathmandu, you can pay the remaining balance. Please send us your important travel documents, such as a passport copy, within one week of booking. Please make sure your passport has a minimum of 6 months of validity remaining at your arrival date in Nepal.
Last-minute booking
We recommend booking your trek in advance. However, we also offer a last-minute booking option, which requires full payment 24 hours before departure. For the last-minute booking, please contact Shreejan at +977-9810351300 or email us at info@theeverestholiday.com. Please note that last-minute treks may face delays due to circumstances beyond our control.
Flexible Schedule
Our trip schedule is determined by your travel date, and you can make any changes to it. If our scheduled trek dates don't work for you, please let us know, and we will be happy to arrange a trip according to your time and schedule.
Trip Extension
You can easily extend your stay with other adventures. We can arrange exciting activities for you, such as a jungle safari (Chitwan and Bardiya), Bungee jumping (Pokhara, Everest, Bhote koshi, Kushma), Rafting (Bhote koshi, Trishuli, and Seti river) and kayaking(Trishuli, and Pokhara), paragliding (Pokhara and Kathmandu), zip flying (Kathmandu, Pokhara and Kushma) Canyoning(Pokhara and Sukhuta Beach), Hot ballon (Pokhara), according to your interest. We can also set up sightseeing tours around the Kathmandu Valley if you're interested in culture and history.
These tours will take you to UNESCO World Heritage sites like Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Patan Durbar Square, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple), Boudhanath Stupa, and Pashupatinath Temple. We suggest a trip to Nagarkot and Dhulikhel, a hill station just outside of Kathmandu, around sunrise for a serene getaway. We can also set up spiritual trips for Buddhists and Hindus that take you to temples, stupas, monasteries, and meditation centers. When you're booking a trip, please have a look at our ADD-ON package for an amazing adventure during the trek.
Ecotourism practices
We ask that you join our eco-friendly hiking practice because we are very dedicated to keeping the Everest region's fragile beauty safe. At the start of our excursion, each person will obtain their own eco-waste bag. Please put all of your rubbish that can't be composted, like snack wrappers, plastic bottles, and batteries, in this bag. Don't leave anything on the trail, please. Instead, take this bag with you as we walk down, and our guides will show you where to find the public trash cans and recycling bins where you can throw it away correctly. We need your help to keep the Himalayas clean and lovely for the next generation.
TEH family
We are a family firm that has been in the tourism business in Nepal for three generations. We believe that all of our employees and teams are like family because we started as porters and now run an agency. Our professional and experienced guides and Sherpas will be with you the whole time to make sure your trek is safe and memorable. They know how to stay safe in the mountains, rock climb, and do first aid in the bush. They also speak good English. They are from the upper Himalayas, so they know the area well. We take care of their insurance, food, housing, and medical needs when they need them. Please treat our workers like family, and don't hesitate to ask for help or have questions at any time.
Trip conclusion
Farewell Dinner
We will celebrate your successful trek with a goodbye supper in Kathmandu after the trek. This is a great opportunity to share stories from your adventure and provide us with your feedback. We will also present you with a certificate of achievement to recognize your incredible accomplishment.
Departure
To arrange your airport transfer, please let us know your hotel name, room number, and flight departure details. We will take you from your hotel to Tribhuvan International Airport so you may catch your trip home. We sincerely hope you had an amazing journey and hope to see you again soon for another trip in Nepal.
Tipping culture
A common way to say thank you for good service is to give a tip. You don't have to provide tips, but it's a good idea to do so at the end of the trek, and it's ideal to give them as a collective gift. The tip should be based on the service, travel time, and cost.
