How do I prepare for the trek?

As we all know the mountains are in high altitude region, we need to walk a long way without any means of transpotation, so to hike a long way we need to be fit by work out daily. And the pace of the speed must be normal so that there wont be any issue on breathing. Understanding the environment and trail of the trip may help your trip more comfortabe and adventurous.

Why is Acclimatization necessary?

Acclimatization is essential for the trek to avoid altitude sickness. Although the trek is ideal you must ensure that the acclimatization is appropriately performed. As the mountains are in high altitude, we human living on low altitude cant adopt easily into high level altitude. There are other factor, hydrating regularly along the trail. You should also avoid caffeinated drinks and alcoholic beverages. As you can have DIAMOX tablets which reduce the altitude sickness, you can ask for this tablet before the trek starts or in the middle of the trek, as you feel you might need those tablet for your further trail, with your guide. And this tablet ensure that you will not have a altitude sickness.

Why Choose Everest Region for Trek?

The Everest Region gets known for its incredible natural terrain and scenic landmarks. You must cross beautiful Himalayan foothills to arrive at the highest mountain Base Camp. You will pass through some of the best trekking paths in the world. The foothills of Mt Everest (8848.86m) are quite an adventure for anyone making this journey. The remote rural settlements offer you the best of adventure in all its glory. The region has numerous scenic natural attractions, including waterfalls, hills, forests, rivers, etc. Moreover, you can also get to explore the cultural aspects during the trek. You will pass through the ancient Sherpa settlements during the Everest Base Camp Trek with Helicopter return. You will learn about the region’s culture, traditions, and heritage with the help of your professional guide during this trek. Therefore, to experience these, you should trek in the Everest region.

Where is the Everest Base Camp located?

The Everest Base Camp remains at the lap of Mt. Everest in the Solukhumbu district of Eastern Province 1 of Nepal.

What maximum altitude will you reach during the Everest Base Camp?

Kalapathar (5644 m) is the highest point in the Everest Base Camp Trek return by helicopter.

What training is required for the Everest Base Camp Trek?

The Everest Base Camp Trek is a rugged terrain trek in the remote foothills of the Himalayas. Hence, the trekkers need to be in the best condition. The training regime required includes physical, cardiovascular, and mental training. They build the physical strength, stamina, flexibility, and mental strength necessary for the trek.

What are the accommodation facilities on the trek?

The Everest Base Camp trek has various teahouses and lodges as accommodation facilities. They provide you with a satisfactory experience in terms of rooms. Some of the tea houses also have additional facilities, like hot water showers.

What are the food facilities on the trek?

Food in the trek is the Nepalese diet of “Dal Bhaat.” You can have various other food items like noodles, chapati, thukpa, etc. Hot drinks like tea, garlic soup, coffee, etc., are popular in cold, high-altitude regions. Besides that, you can also carry your snacks to eat while trekking.

What are drinking water facilities on the trek?

You can get water facilities at the tea houses, or you can use water purification tablets on tap water. Bottled water is also valuable in the teahouses.

Why is hiring guides essential for the Everest Base Camp trek?

The Everest Base Camp Trek requires a professional guide to help you navigate along the trail. They will also help you remain safe and comfortable. Besides that, you can also hire a porter to carry your heavy luggage along the route.

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Why a 16-day Everest Base Camp Trek?
‘Enjoy fabulous times and scenic moments on a walk to the world's highest Mt. Everest.’

The Everest Base Camp Trek is one of the world’s most famous adventures within a two-week duration time frame in Nepal. On this trip, the people can join in a walk that leads you right beneath the world's number one, Mount Everest (you may read our blog: Where is Mount Everest located?).

Mt. Everest towers high at 8,848 m and 29,028 ft, straddling the border with Nepal and Tibet/China, the north face in Tibet, and the south face in Nepal. Most of the adventures related to Mt. Everest and its neighboring high peaks are more popular from the south side of Nepal.

The first conquest of Mt. Everest was succeeded on May 29th, 1953, by late legendary mountaineers Tenzing and Hillary. Then it was well exposed to the outside world, and visitors slowly took an interest in this stunning giant peak. Thus, it is currently in one of the most popular Himalayan adventure destinations.

The walk begins after reaching the Lukla Airport/Tenzing Hillary Airport by taking a short and scenic flight of 30 minutes from Kathmandu city. Then heading along the side of the Dudh Kosi River through friendly Sherpa villages to enter the Sagarmatha National Park. The park is enriched with exotic flora and fauna added to the list of world heritage sites.

Now, the journey continues through nice woodlands of pines and rhododendron tree lines to reach the famous Namche Bazaar, the Sherpa Capital. It’s a perfect spot and altitude for rest days to get acclimatized before heading to higher elevations.

Namche Bazaar acts almost like a town with many facilities like banks, shops, stores, and nice hotels and lodges available. It’s also the place where, once a week, a busy, colorful Saturday market takes place, an unusual activity to observe.

From Namche, our walk leads to the high and scenic Tengboche Monastery. It’s another beautiful spot for excellent views of the mountain panorama with Everest and magnificent Amadablam. The small tour in and around the monastery is another highlight of the trip.

After Tengboche Monastery, our hike leads into a barren country within the wilderness of high mountains and deep valleys. Then, again, the fantastic adventure leads on the foot of Mt. Everest at base camp, close to Khumbu Icefall and glaciers.

After enjoying a wonderful time and experience, the trail leads you to another highlight of the Everest Trek. It takes you to the highest spot of the adventure, above 5,545 m on top of Kalapatthar. This rocky hill rewards you with a stunning panorama of surrounding giant peaks with Everest nearby.

The amazing Everest adventure completes after exploring Everest Base Camp and experiencing the high Kalapatthar. It is the place where the returning route begins. It takes you through nice scenic places and rural villages to reach Namche Bazaar and back at Lukla. If you want to know more about Everest Base Camp, then learn why Everest Base Camp is worth visiting.

After completing our memorable and adventurous trek, we take a short panoramic flight to Kathmandu. This way, we conclude our remarkable journey and experience on the world’s highest Everest base camp trekking. However, if you find 16 days a bit long that could tamper with your professional life, we have a relatively shorter trek package, the Short Everest Base Camp Trek, where you can have the same experience but for a short time.

Best Time to Visit Everest Base Camp

Nearly all months of the year except the monsoon. Wet months from mid-June to mid-September. The best time of the 16-day Everest base camp trek is from March to May, with clear views till the afternoon. The wildflowers are in bloom with fantastic views of mountains. And a pleasant day with cooler morning and nighttime.

Another best time for the 16-day Everest Base Camp Trek is October to December. Clear views of peaks with short sunlight days can be freezing cold in the morning and nighttime. This depends upon the altitude and overnight stop.

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Bhutan

Everest Base Camp Trekking

Destination

Nepal

Durations

16 days

Trip Difficulty

Moderate

Activities

Adventure Trekking

Accommodation

Tea House

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Mx.altitude

5565m.

Vehicle

Private Transport

Max. People

10

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Itinerary

Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.

City Tour around Kathmandu

Fly to Lukla 2,860 m and trek to Phakding 2,610 m – 04 hrs.

Trek to Namche Bazaar 3,440 m – 06 hrs.

Rest day at Namche Bazaar for acclimatization and local excursion.

Trek to Tengboche Monastery 3,867 m – 05 hrs.

Trek to Dingboche 4,410 m – 05hrs.

Another rest day at Dingboche for acclimatization and local hike.

Trek to Lobuche 4,910 m – 05 hrs.

To Everest Base Camp 5,364 m return to Gorakshep 5,164 m-07 hrs.

Hike Kalapathar 5,550 m and to Pangboche 3,900 m via Pheriche.

Trek to Namche Bazaar – 06 hrs walks.

Trek to Lukla – 08 hrs.

Fly to Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.

Reserve and contingency day in Kathmandu with individual activities.

International Departure homeward bound.

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