Everest Base Camp Heli Trek

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Best Time for Everest Base Camp Heli Treks

March is often regarded as the prime month for the Everest Base Camp Heli Trek. Besides this, April, May, September, October, and November also provide excellent weather, with pleasant temperatures and clear mountain views. These months typically have minimal weather-related disruptions.

Spring and autumn are particularly recommended for this adventure, as they bring moderate temperatures, stable conditions, and reduced chances of rain or snowfall.

Accommodation for Everest Base Camp Heli Treks

Along the Everest trekking route, accommodation is available in tea houses or lodges. These stays are generally simple yet comfortable, providing basic rooms with beds and blankets. Most tea houses also serve meals, offer hot beverages, and create opportunities to socialise with fellow trekkers.

As the Everest trail is well-developed, you can find a range of lodging options. We arrange standard tea houses with warm, welcoming services, but if you prefer a more luxurious stay, please let us know in advance.

Physical Fitness & Preparations for the Everest Base Camp Heli Trekking

Before starting your trek, you need to take both mental and physical training. This helps to withstand extreme weather and adventure in this region. We provide the best guides for you. All our trek guides are authorized and licensed by Nepal Government and reputed organizations such as Nepal Trekking Association. We suggest you choose guides who are licensed and authorized by the Nepal Government; along with those who have years of experience and are fluent in various languages including English, Chinese, Japanese and more.

Altitude Sickness for the Everest Base Camp Heli Trekking

Altitude sickness has been a major problem for most of the visitors. Here are the few tips that are tried and tested by our professional leaders: 

• Slow your ascend and take proper rest 
• Stay hydrated all the times 
• Eat a healthy balanced diet food which is a mixture of carbohydrates, proteins, and vitamins
• Sleep well throughout the trek for at least 7 hours
• Avoid alcoholic products, tobacco, and other beverages 
• Be mentally strong and prepared 
• Train your body accordingly to cope with uphill hikes 
• Take medicine if necessary 

Packing List for Everest Base Camp Heli Trekking

The most significant things to be included on the backpack are:

•  Body Wear
•  Base Layer
• Trekking Shirt
• Trekking Trouser and Shorts
• Fleece Jacket
• Down Jacket Waterproof Jacket
• Sunhat and Warm Hat
• Gloves(warm and Light)
• Trekking Boots
• Hiking Boots
• Trekking Shocks (4-5 Pairs)

Others

• Duffel Bag 
• Day Backpack
• Sleeping Bag and Layer
• Trekking Poles water Bottles
• Towels
• Water purification tablets
• Headlight
• Small medical kits to put some emergency necessary medicines which you need 

You need to pack your bags lightly because you will not be able to carry heavy loads along with the trek. You will not be able to enjoy your journey in the Himalayas unless you pack wisely. You will be sleeping in small lodges and tea houses during the entire trip. Please be prepared with the right clothes as per the season. It will get colder at the higher elevations especially during winters. You can also consult us or simply visit our comprehensive packing list for the Everest Base Camp Heli Trek in Nepal.  

Visa Process

All visitors to Nepal require a visa except Indian nationals. Citizens of SAARC nations, such as Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Bhutan, are exempt for up to 30 days.

Obtaining a Nepal visa is straightforward. You can apply online at https://nepaliport.immigration.gov.np/ within 15 days of your arrival. The application requires your hotel address in Nepal and a digital passport-sized photo.

Once submitted, print the confirmation page and present it at the immigration section of Kathmandu airport along with your passport and the visa fee.

How to Book Everest Base Camp Heli Trek?

To book the Everest Base Camp Heli Trek, you'll need to book a trip with a government authorized trekking agency in Nepal like us. Nepal One Adventure will handle the necessary permits, guide, and porters services you will be needing during the trek. To confirm a booking, we require 10% of the whole trip cost. The money will be used to prebook the hotels (which will be very hard to get during peak seasons), and acquire the required permits. You can pay the remaining payment right before we start your trek, i.e. upon arriving in Nepal.

After the initial booking, we will need your detailed informations i.e documents like passport copy, photo, flight details, travel insurance, etc. We will ask for these documents within a week of booking your trek. While booking with us, we want to let you know that we are concerned about your safety, and all your documents will be safely with us.

Also during the trek, you will constantly have the experienced guide to provide you with the best recommendations throughout the trek.

Last Minute Bookings of Everest View Trek

If you have, all your documents ready, along with travel insurance, we take the last minute bookings too. We will do our best to run your trek on intended time, if everything goes as per time. You need to pay full amount before 24 hrs of the trek departure date. For customised treks, please stay in touch with us to check availability and arrangements.

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