Weather and Temperature in the Everest Region
The climate of the Everest region changes as per the season. The Everest region stays cold and crisp throughout the year. But, the temperature alters as per the climate seasons. Also, remember that the Everest Base Camp Helicopter tour is possible on any clear day.
Days from Mid-September to late-December provide the clearest weather. This is the autumn season in Nepal. The average daytime temperature is close to 15°C to 20°C. Whereas, the temperature can fall to -5°C to -10°C during early morning and late nights. It is the most favorable time to travel around the Everest region. The climate is just perfect during this season.
March till May are the months of the spring season. In areas above 4000m, the day temperature is around 17°C to 25°C and in the night time, the temperature drops to -15°C. This season is mostly picked by the mountaineers for the climb to Mt. Everest. The weather and sky are so clear that you can enjoy magnificent views of the Himalayas.
December to February are the months of the winter season. This is the coldest season of all as the region begins to freeze. The day time temperature is around 10°C to 15°C, and during the night the temperature falls to -15°C to -10°C. But, the dry days of winter offers the unreal views of clear snow-capped Mt. Everest and other peaks.
Lastly, June till August are the rainy months of the year, periodic rainfalls over the months. The day temperature can reach around 15°C and night temperature falls to 2°C. Although this season is not the driest one, it offers some moisture views of the Everest region.
Best Time for Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour
The Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour can be done at any time of the year. It all depends upon the weather and conditions of the Everest region. It’s quite unpredictable up there. So, the tour company checks the weather forecast and fixes the tour date.
Anyway, the Autumn and Spring season are the perfect time for this Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour. The weather during these seasons is very stable and travel-friendly. Snow Capped mountains under the clear blue sky make these seasons the best for the helicopter ride.
However, the tour dates are flexible with climate changes. Sometimes even in the Autumn season, the climate can become harsh, leading to change in the fixture. These situations can cause tour delay or maybe cancellation. Don’t worry, You’ll be refunded in case of the tour cancellations.
How safe is the Everest base camp helicopter tour?
Everest Base Camp Helicopter tour is designed to meet the needs of those who don’t have much time for the EBC trek or who can’t walk the long trails of the trek. It is the quick and easiest way of reaching the Everest Base Camp.
The helicopters used in this tour are the powerful ones. These helicopters are most suitable for varied landscapes like Nepal. So, this tour is a safer option. In case of any weather problems, the tour will not start for your safety. The tour only gets going after the weather and climate confirmation, no hurry, no pressure. Also, if the tour is canceled due to any problem, you’ll be refunded.
So, this tour is a safe and hassle-free alternative for the Everest Base Camp journey.
How many people can travel at a time in Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour
In any Helicopter tour to Everest Base Camp, a maximum of 5 people(480Kg) can travel at a time. The total weight of 480Kg is a safer load to fly a Helicopter over the difficult
Khumbu region.
If we have 4 to 5 people at a time, there will be two divided flights from Everest View Hotel or Pheriche to Everest Base Camp. Each containing a load of only 240kg at a time. In this way, the pilot ensures the safety of the passenger.
Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour Backpacking
This Everest Base Camp Helicopter tour does not require a heavy backpack, some warm clothing, and kits are more than enough.
The things you’ll require are:
- Windshield down jacket
- Hand gloves and warm hat
- Warm trousers or pants
- Warm hiking or sport shoes
- Sunglass(UV protected)
- Sunscreens and lip balms
- Camera
- Water bottle
- Light snacks, i.e. energy bars or dry fruits
- Diamox for altitude sickness
Other places to start Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour
In most cases, your tour starts from Kathmandu. But, that is not the only place to start the Everest Base Camp helicopter tour. You can join the adventure from several other sites as well. Here are the other sites from where you can join the helicopter ride to EBC:
Lukla To Everest Base Camp Helicopter and return to Lukla or Kathmandu
You can join the Helicopter ride to Everest Base Camp from Lukla. If you are here at Lukla for the long trek, but out of nowhere, you got some important work. Then you cannot do this long trek, a Helicopter ride to Everest Base Camp is here to save you.
After enough exploration at Lukla, you will kick off the helicopter ride. The Everest Base Camp is only 25 minutes helicopter ride away from Lukla. This helicopter ride will land you in the lapse of Mt Everest,i.e. Kalapathar.
It will land for certain minutes depending upon the climate conditions. You can enjoy the entire region view in just one day and be right back for daily life. Afterward, you will have the option of flying directly to Kathmandu via helicopter. Or, you can go to Lukla via helicopter and from there a plane flight to Kathmandu.
Phakding to Everest Base Camp and return to Lukla or Kathmandu
It can be another option. After a scenic flight from Kathmandu to Lukla and a trek from Lukla to Phakding Village, you can still get on a Helicopter Tour to Everest Base Camp.
You will explore every bit of this whole trek by this option. Scenic flight to Lukla, Trek from Lukla to Phakding and exploring the village of Phakding and finally Everest Base Camp Via Helicopter ride from Phakding. Lukla to Phakding is the trek distance of 6.2km. You’ll reach Phakding crossing several monasteries and villages of Sherpas. It normally takes 3 hours to reach Phakding from Lukla but it can vary with the traveler’s walk.
Then you can join the Helicopter from Phakding to reach Everest Base Camp. This is a suitable option for time savers. In less than 25 minutes you’ll reach the Base Camp to enjoy the views of mighty mountains. After the view, you can either directly fly back to Kathmandu or Lukla, it’s your choice.
Namche To Everest Base Camp and return to Lukla or Kathmandu
People reaching Namche Bazaar after the trek from Lukla airport can have a helicopter ride from Namche to EBC to shorten the tour. Namche Bazaar is a big town in the Khumbu region. There are a lot of things to explore. From shops to monasteries it’s filled with almost everything. You can try good food before heading towards Everest Base Camp.
The Everest Base Camp is only a 15 minutes helicopter ride away from Namche Bazaar. In 15 minutes you can cover the distance of 4-5 days of trekking distance. You will sail over various settlements of Sherpas. You’ll also observe Khumbu Glacier while reaching Kala Patthar. After reaching there you can enjoy panoramic views of Mahalangur range, the home of Mt. Everest. Bypassing several minutes enjoying the views, you’ll sit back in Helicopter for return. The helicopter will take you straight back to Lukla and from there to Kathmandu.
Tengboche to Everest Base Camp and return to Lukla or Kathmandu
Tengboche is a famous Sherpa village in the Khumbu region. It is a great place to visit which also homes a famous Tengboche Monastery. The trek to Tengboche is 30 km far from Lukla. To reach Tengboche from Lukla is an adventurous and steep trek. After making it to Tengboche, you can switch to Helicopter ride for making it quick towards Everest Base Camp.
From Tengboche, the helicopter takes only 15 minutes to reach the ground of Everest Base Camp. You will cross villages like Dingboche(4400m), Lobuche(4910m) and reaching Kala Patthar(5545m). From there you will enjoy historic views of Mt Everest and several other peaks.
By enjoying scenic helicopter ride you can land at Lukla or drop straight at Kathmandu.
Pangboche to Everest Base Camp and return to Lukla or Kathmandu
People who completed half of the entire Everest Base Camp and reached Pangboche (3900m) can do the rest of the journey via Helicopter. The helicopter takes only 10 to 15 minutes to reach Everest Base Camp.
While reaching Pangboche you may feel tired or exhausted or may be symptoms of Altitude sickness. You can take enough rest and restart the journey via helicopter and complete the whole tour in one day.
Within several minutes you’ll stand at the historic point to observe Mt Everest for the first time. Then the helicopter will drop you back at Lukla for your home return.
Dingboche or Pheriche to Everest Base Camp and return to Kathmandu
Those who made it to Pheriche and felt jaded can help themselves by picking a helicopter from Pheriche. This helicopter ride will make you relax and comfortable again to enjoy the view of the tallest Mt. Everest.
It takes only 10 to 15 minutes to reach EBC by helicopter from Pheriche. The helicopter lands in the area above Gorakshep near to Kala Patthar in case of movements of the glaciers in EBC. From any region near Kala Patthar, the view is inexpressible. After view, you will take a 1-hour vigilant flight back to Kathmandu.
Everest View Hotel to Everest Base Camp and return to Lukla
If you are here at Everest View Hotel(3880m) enjoying lunch and observing Everest from a distance. You can observe it from the Everest Base Camp. There is an option from here to Everest Base Camp. It takes only 7 to 11 minutes to reach Everest Base Camp from Everest View Hotel.
The scenic helicopter will drop you at Kala Pathar to enjoy the best views of Mt. Everest and other adjoining mountains. You’ll enjoy the chilly atmosphere under Mt Everest and return to Lukla via Helicopter ride.
Lobuche to Everest Base Camp and return to Lukla
Lobuche(4,940 m), from here it takes 1 to 2-day high altitude walk to reach Everest Base Camp. These particular days demand high stamina and mentality. Either you can push yourself and trek to Everest Base Camp or you can call for the Helicopter ride to EBC.
From Lobuche, it is only a 7 to 10 min helicopter ride to Everest Base Camp. In a few minutes, you will be in the vicinity of Everest Base Camp by snubbing a 2-day trek. You will enjoy the views of Mt Everest and other peaks of the Mahalangur range.
After timeless moments at Everest Base Camp, you’ll fly back to Lukla for homecoming. From Lukla, you can get a scenic flight to Kathmandu.
Gorak Shep to Everest Base Camp and return to Lukla
Gorakshep(5360m) is the last human settlement area on the trail to Everest Base Camp. Everest Base Camp is only 2 to 3 hours of trek distance. This particular 2 or 3 hours are the most difficult ones of the entire trek. If you are here in Gorak Shep after an exhausting trek, you’ll be needing a Helicopter ride towards the Everest Base Camp.
Everest Base Camp is only 5 minutes away from Gorakshep. You’ll avoid the steep climb of Gorak Shep to reach Everest Base Camp. In 5 minutes you are in the cold and beautiful view ground of Mt Everest. After quick watch and photo session in front of Mt Everest, you’ll fly back to Lukla for your return to Kathmandu
Everest Base Camp to Lukla
If you have completed the trek from Lukla to Everest Base Camp. You can join the helicopter ride from the Everest Base Camp to Lukla. This will save your returning time of Everest Base Camp i.e 3 to 4 days. You can quickly reach Lukla in 30 minutes and from there you can fly to Kathmandu via airplane. Lukla to Kathmandu is only 30 minutes from the air distance. So, this option is used by many visitors to avoid the long route and to save time.
