5 Reasons why Autumn is the Best time of the year for the Everest Heli Tour.
In Nepal, several trekking destinations in the Everest region are trekkable year-round. However, this does not apply when you are flying. Several factors come into play when flying high in the sky and hovering above the towering peaks. While Spring is the first peak season in Nepal, autumn is the most popular. Arriving right after the long monsoon, autumn is characterized by a calm and clear sky. Moreover, the temperature is also optimum at this time of the year. Here’s a list of five reasons why autumn is the best time for Everest Heli Tour.
Autumn, in particular, enhances the experience of a helicopter tour in Nepal. The crystal clear skies offer unparalleled visibility of the dramatic landscapes below. Whether you're flying over lush valleys, glacial lakes, or iconic mountain ranges, autumn ensures that every view is picture-perfect. This is also when the weather is most stable, reducing the risks of cancellations or delays due to weather.
The weather is just perfect.
Autumn in Nepal stretches from mid-September to November. It begins right after the end of a very long monsoon and summer. Similarly, it ends before the cold, harsh winter. Thus, the weather during autumn is neither too hot nor too cold. You won’t have to endure the scorching sun nor be scared of the cruel winter of the Himalayas. The clear weather means that the risks of flying are lowered significantly. If you want, you can even combine a one-way helicopter tour with trekking. However, you need to discuss that with your travel agency and customize the itinerary.
The visibility is at its highest.
Since autumn comes around right after the monsoon, the large fluffs of clouds looming around will start exhausting and dissipating themselves. This means that the sky during autumn is an endless blanket of teal blue. Typically, in the mountains, the clouds form and roll in very quickly and block the magnificent views. However, that is not the case during autumn. Excellent visibility means incredible views of the mountains without worrying about the clouds. As soon as your chopper takes off, you will be greeted by central summits like Langtang Lirung and Yangra. Similarly, in the Everest Region, you will have surreal views of several peaks, including eight thousand, like the Everest!
Easy availability of flights.
Since autumn is the peak season, you can quickly get great heli tour deals. You can easily get tickets and services within a few hours. However, the price will be slightly higher than the prices charged during other seasons. But if you watch, you can land cheap, seasonal bargains. The chances of getting chunky discounts are even higher if you go in a group.
Drastically reduced risks of flying.
If the weather is favorable and the visibility is clear, the risks of flying is reduced drastically, irrespective of the destination. However, these factors are even more significant if you are flying to the mountains. The weather in the Himalayans is very unpredictable. It can by sunny one moment and snowing next. Similarly, storms and avalanches are also not something that can be very accurately forecasted. However, during autumn, you need not worry about any of these things. Similarly, since this period is post-monsoon, you also don’t need to worry about the cloud and rain disturbing your journey. Thus, from this point of view, we can assure that autumn is the safest time to fly of all seasons.
Interaction with other travelers.
Since autumn is the peak season, you will meet large flocks of other travelers in the Everest Region who have come for different motives, like mountain expeditions, trekking, and heli tours. Firstly, you will have an excellent aerial view of all the colorful tents setup as momentary homes by fellow travelers. However, when your chopper lands in Lukla, the Everest Base Camp, Kalapathar (optional), and Dingboche (optional), you will have the chance to interact with other travelers. While interaction with fellow humans might not seem like a good idea at first, it will be a great way to meet people with all walks of life and create beautiful memories together.
Thus, these are just a few of the many reasons why autumn is the best time of the year for the Everest Heli Tour. It is the most optimum time from a safety and fun point of view.
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