Luxury Everest short trek with helicopter tour- 5 Days

• Magnificent panorama of the Himalayas: Pumori, Cho Oyu, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Cholatse, Tawache, Lobuche, Lhotse, and Mt. Everest.
• The aerial circuit view of the Khumbu region and Sherpa culture is the most magnificent.
• Observation of glaciers, icefalls, snow-capped mountains, lakes, and rivers.
• Trek to the tourist center of Everest, which is the most outstanding place in Namche.
• Trekking in Sagarmatha National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, and one of the most popular and famous national parks in the world.
• A helicopter lands at Kalapatthar, one of the highest points on the standard Everest base camp trek.
• Sceneries of a quaint hamlet, a green valley, and an alpine forest carpeted with rhododendrons and pine trees.

Introduction: Luxury Everest Short Trek with Helicopter Tour 

Everest Short Trek with Helicopter Tour is a perfect itinerary for those trekkers who have a short time to explore the Everest region with a short trek and a wonderful helicopter ride. A combination of a Short Hike and a Helicopter flight will enable trekkers to view various mountains such as Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Pumori, and many others.
Exclusively designed, the helicopter tour with the Everest short trek is a truly overwhelming adventure experience. You walk upwards to Namche Bazaar, enjoy the breathtaking scenery that's ever so beautiful, and then take an exciting helicopter ride over the Everton area to see it from above. This includes a stopover landing on Kalapatthar for a refreshing break and further flying down to Lukla.

The best seasons to go on a heli tour during a Luxury Everest short trek are spring and autumn. Spring ranges from March to April, while autumn starts in September and goes up to November. These two seasons are considered the most wonderful due to their fine weather conditions and comfortable walking.

Join Yeti Hikes on a trek in the Everest region and get a peek at the world's highest mountain. Be fully enculturated in Sherpa culture, march around villages, and catch amazing sunrise moments from the top of the world. Click numerous memorable and mind-blowing snaps capturing all sorts of nature's vigor for lifetime remembrance.

How does the Luxury Everest short trek with helicopter tour Begin and End?

The Luxury Everest short trek starts with an exciting flight that takes you to Lukla. Upon your arrival in Lukla, the beautiful mountain views welcome you. From Lukla, we start trekking towards Phakding, which takes about 5 hours walking. This will be your warm-up day to get yourself acclimatized to the altitude of the first night sleeping at 2600 meters or higher elevation.

Packed and having had breakfast on the second day, we walked uphill from Monjo to Jorsale, following the Dudh Koshi River up toward one of the highest bridges in the Everest region: Hillary Bridge. Further, it took approximately 4-5 hours of walking and an altitude increase of 3,440 meters up to reach the gateway of Everest, Namche Bazaar.
Day third of the tour involves a short hike towards the Everest View Hotel for a sumptuous lunch with a panoramic view of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Hillary peak, Thamserku, and many more. Immediately after lunch, we take a helicopter flight back to the Everest Base Camp. The trekkers will be given a chance to land at Kalapathhar and look around for about 10-15 minutes. The helicopter will then fly down to Lukla.

We will go on an overnight stay in Lukla. On the fourth day, early in the morning, we have breakfast and then head to Tenzing Hillary Airport to fly to Kathmandu. After loading all of your stuff and checking tickets, we will fly back in a regular plane to Kathmandu.The 

• All airport pick up drop by private vehicle - for both international and domestic flights.
• Welcome dinner in an authentic restaurant.
• Twin/double sharing accommodation in BB in Kathmandu.
• Guided sightseeing tours in Kathmandu with private vehicle.
• Kathmandu to Pokhara to Kathmandu by tourist bus.
• National Park entrance fee and Trekkers' Information Management System, TIMS card.
• A highly experienced, helpful, knowledgeable, friendly, English-speaking, well-trained, Government-licensed guide. The price includes his salary, food, drinks, accommodation, transport, and insurance.
• 02 guests to 01 porter with their insurance, salary, food, accommodation, and equipment.
• We provide an assistant guide, his salary, food, drinks, accommodation, transport, and insurance walking with a group to support where necessary as per the group size.
• Accommodation in the mountain during the trekking period.
• Three meals a day; breakfast, lunch and dinner and tea/coffee during the trekking.
• Safe drinking water.
• Flight from Kathmandu/Ramechhap to Lukla and return back.
• Welcome dinner in an authentic restaurant.
• First add kit box.
• Yeti Hikes's sleeping bag, down jackets, T-shirt, cap, duffle bags, city and trekking route maps – if necessary.
• Arrangement of emergency evacuation service (should have insurance for emergency evacuation and will be paid by your travel insurance company).
• Oxymeter to check your pulse and oxygen saturation and heart rate-twice daily during the trek-a very useful way to check AMS symptoms. This helps to make sure that your trek is in the safest hands possible.
• One-hour complimentary spa/massage in Kathmandu after the trek.
• All the applicable government and local taxes as per the itinerary.

• The fees associated with your Nepal visa.
• All international air fares to and from Kathmandu.
• Lunch and supper in Kathmandu.
• Insurance for helicopter evacuation, as well as personal travel and health insurance.
• Extra nights of accommodation, lunch, and dinner in the city may be required in the event of an early arrival or late departure, as well as an early return from a mountain or trekking excursion for any reason, exceeding the specified itinerary timeframe. We are able to assist you in securing additional nights of lodging.
• Your personal expenses, including laundry, baggage charges, phone calls, battery recharges, bar and beverage bills, boiled or bottle water, hot and cold showers and an additional attendant, are as follows.
• The tips for the trekking personnel and drivers.
• Additional expenses that arise as a result of flight delays, strikes, weather conditions, or any other event beyond our control.

Best Seasons to a Luxury Everest Trek

A combination of a helicopter tour with a luxury Everest short trek is an unbeatable adventure that amalgamates the ease and convenience of helicopter flights with the thrill of trekking. It is really vital to choose the right time to make the most of this fantastic journey. Below comes a detailed guide on the best time for such an adventure you can take part in to fully appreciate the awe-inspiring majesty of the Himalayas.

Spring - March to May

• Weather Conditions: Spring is generally considered the best time for the treks around the Everest region as it offers moderate temperatures and consistent weather patterns.
• Views and Landscapes: The already vibrant and picturesque environment becomes more alive with blossoming rhododendrons among other varieties of wildflowers in bloom.
• Visibility of Everest: Peaks of Himalayas, including the mighty Everest, appear visibly clear under clear blue skies.

Autumn - September to November

• Weather: The post-monsoon period has totally dry and stable conditions. Being an autumn season, it is not that cold in the mountains, yet simultaneously being the ideal weather conditions for trekking.
• Being clear heavens, with crispy air, the panoramic view of snow-covered peaks is available.
• Festivals: If you start trekking during this period, you may experience local festivals such as Tihar and Dashain-putting an additional cultural touch to your voyage.

Why Are These Seasons Chosen?

• Comfortable Temperatures: Spring and autumn avoid the heavy rains of the monsoon season and the extreme chill of winter; hence, comfortable trekking temperatures prevail.
• Maximum Visibility: The clear heavens during both seasons promise you those stellar views of Everest and other towering peaks.
• Less Crowded: Although these are the major trekking seasons, by booking a luxury trek including a helicopter tour, you might not face such issues of crowded trails; hence, you can assure yourself of exclusivity.

Preparation, physical fitness and mental stability

Physical fitness is the key to full enjoyment of the Everest trek. Running, cycling, and swimming will help in developing cardiovascular endurance aimed at orienting your body for high-altitude trekking. Besides, strength training of the lower body with practice hikes on varying terrain with a loaded backpack will help in your realistic preparation and equipping for the conditions. Flexibility exercises, which involve yoga, enhance your balance and give you a better opportunity to avoid injuries; this would make your trek more enjoyable and not as strenuous.

The other important variable, which actually brings success in every trek, is the mental stability of an individual. Some of the techniques for mental preparation include visualization, setting of realistic goals, resilience, and motivation. Management of stress through deep breathing, meditation, and mindfulness helps individuals stay focused and composed during the trek. Also, remember that altitude acclimatization-maintaining gradual ascents-will prevent altitude sickness. Attitude will also play a big role, backed by relying on your trek group for support, and guides that shall enable you to embrace the challenges and wonders of this journey.