By Mitch Rice
Trek Highlights
- Epic trekking journey to Everest Base Camp (5364 m)
- Hiking to incredible Kala View Point (5545 m)
- Exploration of Tengboche and Pangboche Monasteries
- Sherpa cultural wonders of the Everest region
- Peaceful and adventurous trekking experience
- Cultural sightseeing tour of Kathmandu
Trek Overview
The Everest Base Camp Trek (EBC) is one of the world’s most iconic and lifetime trekking experiences. Located in the Khumbu region of Nepal, the trek provides a view of the world’s highest peak, Mount Everest. The “Everest Base Camp Trek,” or the Nepali name is Sagarmatha (Brow of the Ocean), and an even more popular Sherpa is Chomolungma (Mother Goddess of the World). Khumbu region provides you with a sufficient chance of exploring high mountain scenery.Doing the Everest Base Camp Trek doesn’t only provide the Himalayan perks; it also provides the greatest insights of intrepid mountaineering people, the Sherpa! Get to know about the lifestyle of the Sherpa people and relish the chance to encounter more than a dozen snowy mountains. Moreover, the EBC Trek challenges trekkers to the limit.
It gives immense life lessons and provides the best experiences of Nepal’s Himalayan wilderness adventures.Your Mount Everest Base Camp Trek of 14 Days is a lifetime journey, and it creates unforgettable memories of adventure. Once your mind is made up for a holiday, the Himalayas strike your mind first. As a result, your thoughts stray to the dizzy altitude of Everest. Mount Everest is a major attraction for being at the top of the world.
How long do you need for Everest Base Camp?
The recommended length of time to do Everest Base Camp is fourteen days. You need time to acclimatize and extra time set aside just in case anything happens with your flights. When I arrived at Ramechhap Airport, it was backed up because the previous three days there were no flights due to weather. My trek was supposed to be twelve days, but with the delays, it ended up being ten days.
Kala Patthar: Add an extra day by climbing to this viewpoint at 5644 m/18,519 ft before you begin the return trek to Lukla. The 360-degree views of Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Makalu, and Cho Oyu are sensational!
Gokyo: You can detour west from EBC to the turquoise-colored Gokyo Lakes, some of the highest freshwater lakes in the world. Returning to Lukla via the village of Gokyo will add about three days to the trek, and you can summit Gokyo Ri (5357m/17,575ft) for epic views.
Pioneer’s Route: You can skip the nail-biting flight to Lukla on the old Pioneers’ Route, which climbs from Bhandar or Salleri (accessible by bus or 4WD from Kathmandu) to Lukla over six days. This was the route that early mountaineers, including Sir Edmund Hillary, took before the Lukla airstrip was built in the 1960s.
Tumlingtar to EBC: For a quieter trek, follow the ancient trail through Makalu Barun National Park, joining the main EBC route at Lukla after about 10 days of walking. This challenging route to EBC takes about 22 days in total, starting with a flight from Kathmandu to Tumlingtar.
Three Passes: Make a circuit of the Sagarmatha National Park on the stunning Three Passes Trek—a very challenging route for experienced hikers that crosses three of the Everest region’s highest passes over about 20 days, starting on the main EBC trail.
What to expect on the trek
If this is your first trek in Nepal, EBC is a great route to start with as the infrastructure is good and the views can’t be beaten, but it’s not entirely typical of Nepal’s trekking routes—many trails are much more rugged, with simpler accommodation, more basic food, more challenging paths, and far fewer travelers.
If you’ve trekked elsewhere in Nepal, you may be surprised by how busy the EBC route is—those photos of human traffic jams on Everest were taken at bottlenecks on the mountaineering route to the summit, but even lower down the mountain, there are plenty of people around.
Expect to spend three to eight hours per day walking along well-maintained trails, though the number of hours walked each day typically decreases as you ascend.
After Namche, the landscape becomes rockier, and the mountain peaks feel much closer. Along the way, you’ll pass Buddhist monasteries such as Tengboche, stupas, prayer wheels, and walls of ceremonial mani stones bearing Tibetan inscriptions, as well as the school founded by Sir Edmund Hillary at Khumjung and a small museum where you can see what some locals believe is a “real” yeti skull.
Is the Everest Base Camp trek hard?
The two-week trek to EBC requires stamina but not superhuman powers. Many older kids manage it, for example, but you’ll find it easier if you’re reasonably fit and have some experience of multi-day mountain trekking.
If you’ve never hiked in your life, you may struggle, but if you have a regular workout routine of some kind, you’ll probably do fine. Pre-trek gym-based or outdoor training is a good idea.
Lukla, the most common starting point for the trek, sits at 2860 m (9383 ft), and you’ll climb to 5364 m (17,598 ft) at base camp. The trek gets harder the higher you go because the air gets thinner and the temperatures get colder, especially at night.
Best Time to Do the EBC Trek
When setting out on a journey, the weather is undoubtedly a primary concern. Selecting the optimal time to travel ensures a worthwhile and delightful holiday experience. The Everest Base Camp trek is best done during autumn (Sep-Nov) and spring (March-May).
These seasons offer unparalleled views of the glistening Himalayas and their stunning landscape, providing trekkers with an enhanced trekking experience. The temperature during these periods is moderate, striking a balance between hot and cold. Alternatively, for those seeking to avoid crowds, winter (Dec., Jan., and Feb.) could be an excellent option.
Accommodations During the Trek
While staying in Kathmandu, you’ll be accommodated in one of the best hotels, generally 3-4 stars, on a twin-sharing basis. However, accommodations during the trek are more basic, providing a room with pillows, warm blankets, and comfortable beds for the 13-day journey.
Single travelers are also catered for, with single bedrooms available. Hygienic food is served throughout the trek, and the food and accommodation menu is fixed by the local management community.
Safety and satisfaction
We prioritize the safety and well-being of our clients and employees above all else. Our 13-day Everest Base Camp itinerary features highly experienced and knowledgeable English-speaking local guides who accompany the group throughout the journey. These guides have received extensive training from the government of Nepal and are fully insured. They carry essential equipment and a first aid kit to ensure safety.
Is this an adventure trip for you?
If you know you are physically fit, this is an arduous grade trek at (level 5). You walk to Mount Everest Base Camp and ascend Kalapathar at over 5545 m. This is where we get the best close-up views of the highest mountains in the world. Furthermore, everyone should sleep a night at the Gorak Shep elevation of 5180 m; it is the world’s highest tea house. The view of Everest from base camp is jaw-dropping, and you should not miss it at any cost. Please get involved in some good physical activity at least 1 or 2 months prior to your EBC venture.
We experience 12 days of point-to-point walking with full porterage throughout—you need only carry your daypack. Before you trek to Everest base camp, you should have some previous trekking experience if you do not partake in regular exercise or hill walking.
Crowded:
The Everest Base Camp trek is more popular and crowded than the Manaslu Circuit trek. While both treks offer opportunities to get away from the crowds and experience remote wilderness areas, the Everest Base Camp trek can be busy during the peak trekking season.
How to Avoid Altitude Sickness Throughout the EBC Trek?
A journey to Everest Base Camp would always be arduous due to the high altitude that requires good preparation physically and mentally. Anyone with a strong fear of heights or dizziness may feel a bit heady. The maximum elevation of Everest base camp is achieved at Kalapathar at 5,545 m, and the average is near 4000 m. However, we give you enough time for acclimatization throughout the trip, but altitude is a factor here and must be considered. This is why we ask our clients to ensure good physical fitness. It’s good for us to have some previous trekking/hiking experience above 3,500 m before we head into the Mount Everest Base Camp.Walking hours stated within the itinerary of the Everest Base Camp Hike are given as approximations only. Timings stated exclude lunch stops and will vary depending on the pace of your group.
Contact Us Nepal High Trek For More Info
Nepal High Trek And Expedition Pvt. Ltd. is an authentic local trekking company based in Kathmandu, Nepal, specializing in multi-day tours, treks, climbing and other related activities for solo travelers and private groups. You can contact us at info@nepalhightrek.com or via WhatsApp at +9779851142116.
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