We advise you to carry only the clothing and equipment that are absolutely required for the trek. The Everest Holiday office has complimentary luggage storage for those who have more than they need. Porters are available to assist with your additional luggage; however, it is important to be aware that the weight limit is established at 10 kg per trekker. Since one porter carries the luggage for two people, we suggest that you and a trekking partner share one large duffel bag (over 60 Liters).
Head
- Sun hat (wide-brimmed)
- Beanie (for warmth)
- A neck gaiter or buff (for warmth and sun protection)
- Lightweight headlamp (with adjustable brightness)
- High-SPF sunscreen (50+) is recommended.
- Lip balm with SPF
- Sunglasses with UV protection
- Face wipes
Upper Body
- Moisture-wicking t-shirts (short and long sleeves)
- Thermal base layer (for colder conditions)
- Fleece jacket and down jacket (Mandatory)
- Lightweight puffy jacket (for extra warmth)
- Waterproof and windproof jacket (Gore-Tex or similar)
- Raincoat
- Lightweight, breathable long-sleeve shirt
- Polypropylene underwear (four)
Hands
- Insulated gloves or mittens (for cold weather)
- Waterproof gloves (for wet conditions)
Lower Body
- Quick-drying pants/trousers (convertible or full-length)
- Insulated pants (for colder conditions)
- Lightweight cotton pants
- Wear long underwear or thermal leggings when it is cold.
- Two pairs of thermal/trekking trousers (pants)
Footwear
- A thick-wool or synthetic pair of moisture-wicking socks
- waterproof hiking boots with ankle support and excellent traction
- Sandals (for camp use or river crossings)
- Gaiters protect from mud, water, and debris.
Toiletries
- Biodegradable bar soap
- Toothbrush and toothpaste
- Medium-sized drying towel
- Wet wipes or hand sanitizers
- The toilet paper is stored in a Ziplock bag.
- Feminine hygiene products
- Travel-sized shampoo
- Nail clippers
- Small mirror
Backpacks
- A duffle bag with a capacity of over 60 liters is intended for porters, with one bag shared between two trekkers.
- An individual's daypack or backpack with a 20-30 liter capacity should be plenty.
Personal accessories
- Adjustable and lightweight poles (preferably collapsible)
- A two-liter water bladder or bottle (with a protective cover for cold climates)
- Use water purification methods such as purification tablets, filter bottles, or UV filters.
- A warm covering to the sleeping bag (ideally between -10 and -15 degrees)
Extra items
- Camera/smartphone (extra memory cards and batteries)
- A portable charger, spare batteries, or a battery pack
- Two-pin charging plug
- Basic first aid supplies include band-aids, antiseptic wipes, pain relievers, and Diamox (which is used to prevent or lessen symptoms related to mountain sickness).
- Personal medications (inhalers, allergy meds, etc.)
- Few passport-size photos
- Passport photocopies
- Notebook and pen
- Binoculars
Everest Base Camp Helicopter Package (10 Days) Information
Your Himalayan adventure begins with a warm welcome at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu. A representative from our company will meet you at the airport with a traditional marigold garland, known as a Khada, and then drive you directly to your hotel destination.
One day before your trek, you must arrive in Kathmandu no later than 4 PM so that you have enough time to prepare. Because to the heavy air traffic during the months of March, April, May, September, October, and November, flights to Lukla may be redirected to Manthali Airport from Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA). In such a case, your walk will start at approximately 12:30 in the morning, when a guide will pick you up from your accommodation for the five-hour trip to Manthali Airport. After that, the flight to Lukla will only take about 20 minutes.
In off-peak months (December, January, February, June, July, and August), flights to Lukla that fly directly from Kathmandu will only take about 40 minutes to Lukla.
This package is the scenic helicopter flight from Lobuche to Lukla near the end of your trek. After visiting Kala Patthar, you’ll descend to Lobuche, where a helicopter will pick you up for an aerial journey back to Lukla.
(Note: The helicopter flight is weather dependent. In rare cases, if weather conditions do not allow for takeoff from lobuche, the flight may be rerouted to depart from Pangboche or pheriche instead. Any extra costs due to rescheduling may apply.)
(Note:
Budget package: Your flight is arranged from Kathmandu or Manthali to lukla, and helicopter transfers are shared with local people or fellow trekkers.
Standard package: Your flight to lukla will also be from Kathmandu or manthali, but helicopter rides are shared with guides and other trekkers.
Luxury package: You’ll travel to and from lukla by Helicopter.
Accommodation
This Everest Base Camp Helicopter Package includes a 9-day stay at a standard lodge and a 10-day hike. We can provide the best available lodges in the trekking areas. Not included in our plan are the two extra nights you'll need to spend in Kathmandu.
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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
The helicopter package for the Everest base camp provides three standard meals throughout the trek. During the trek, the menu offers a mix of traditional Nepali, Asian, and Western dishes. To stay healthy and energized at higher altitudes, we suggest choosing light, fresh, and hydrating meals, such as seasonal vegetables, garlic soup, hot lemons, ginger tea, and green tea. One of the best local meals to try is the popular Dal Bhat Tarkari (lentil soup, rice, and vegetable curry), which provides long-lasting energy for trekking. While meals are varied, we strongly advise avoiding meat, alcohol, and caffeinated drinks at high altitudes, as they can affect digestion and hydration. Vegetarian and vegan options are widely available, and our team will help ensure your dietary needs are met throughout the journey.
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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) and a cup of tea or coffee with your meal with seasonal fruits 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
We will provide two trekkers for one porter during the trek. The total weight limit for the porter is 20 kg, which means each trekker has a 10 kg luggage allowance. Hence, team up with a fellow traveler and pack your things in a duffel bag of over sixty liters. We expect you to only carry a small personal backpack for your essentials, like a camera, water, snacks, and valuables. You can leave any extra bags at your hotel or at our Kathmandu office for free.
(Note:
Budget package: There are no porters, so you will need to carry your 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.
Facilities and Essentials
Water
You can buy water bottles from shops along the trail or get boiled or filtered water at lodges. It is advised to bring a refillable water bottle and fill it with boiled water. A Avoid drinking untreated tap, well, or river water. For safety, please use a water purifying tablet, or you can purchase one at the shops along the trail.
(Note:
Budget Package: you need to bring your own refillable water bottle, and you're responsible for getting your own 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 sets up everything for you.
Luxury package: A SIM card with an unlimited data package already set up for you. So that you can connect with family, share your journey online, or check maps and updates without worrying about running out of data.)
Travel Essentials
Visa
Except for citizens of India, all foreigners need a visa to enter. Kathmandu International Airport can provide visas for most nationalities upon arrival. One passport-sized photo, a password that is valid for at least six months, and 50 dollars (USD) to cover the visa price (for 30 days) are all necessities.
Travel insurance
This trek is easy in terms of hiking, but it takes place at high altitudes, so there is a small risk of altitude sickness and other hazards. Hence, travel insurance is required. YOur policy must cover medical expenses and emergency helicopter rescues up to 5,500 meters. We ask our clients to provide detailed insurance information within a week of booking. In an emergency, we will use your insurance details to arrange a quick evacuation and transfer to medical facilities.
Currency Exchange
The US dollar is equivalent to around 130 Nepali rupees (NPR), which is the currency of Nepal. In Kathmandu, you may find banks and authorized 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. It’s best to exchange money in Kathmandu before heading to trekking regions, as exchange options in remote areas are limited.
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 you budget approximately $20 USD per day for these personal expenses during the trek.
Trek Season and Weather Conditions
The Everest region experiences different climates throughout the year. In spring (March-May), it is one of the most popular trekking seasons; temperatures at lower altitudes are 10°C to 20°C, and at higher altitudes -5 °C to 10°C. In Autumn (September–November), it is a popular trekking season, with clear skies and comfortable temperatures between 20°C and 5°C. In Summer (June-August), there is heavy rainfall below 3500m and a temperature range from 27°C to 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 a temperature range from 27°C to 5°C.
Typical day
Our days begin with a warm cup of tea or coffee, followed by a nutritious breakfast. When you get ready, you’ll start trekking around 7 a.m. After trekking for about 3–4 hours, you’ll stop for lunch at a teahouse along the route. The second leg of the trek usually lasts 2–3 hours. We'll walk at a comfortable pace, taking short breaks to rest, enjoy the scenery, and take photos. By late afternoon, you’ll reach your lodge or teahouse for the night.
Flight Delays
Flights between Kathmandu and Lukla depend on the weather and can sometimes be delayed or cancelled. If your flight is cancelled, a helicopter is a possible alternative. A helicopter flight usually costs between $500 to $1,000 USD per person; this price depends on weather and flight availability, and this price is based on a group of five people sharing the cost. To be safe, we highly recommend adding one or two extra days to your travel plans just in case there are any flight delays.
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 or Group booking
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.
This is our policy to make 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 your arrival 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 (Joe) 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 interests. 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, Changunarayan Temple, and Pashupatinath Temple. We suggest a trip to Nagarkot and Dhulikhel, hill stations 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 family. 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 do first aid in the bush, rock climbing, and how to stay safe in the mountains. 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. Please treat our workers like family, and don't hesitate to ask for help or have questions at any time.
Trip conclusion
Farewell Dinner
After the trek, we organize a farewell dinner in Kathmandu, where you can share your experiences and give feedback. You will also receive a trek achievement certificate to celebrate your accomplishment.
Departure
To arrange your airport transfer, please let us know your hotel name, room number, and flight departure details. We will transfer you from your hotel to Tribhuvan International Airport for your return flight. We believe that you had an incredible adventure and look forward to welcoming you back to Nepal for another trek in the future.
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.
