Everest Base Camp Trek Tips! This trek is absolutely an epic adventure, there are no words to describe!
Nepal is one of the best adventure destinations in the world. Trek in Nepal and the Everest Base Camp Trek are the most popular trekking routes in Nepal. Every year hundreds and thousands of trekkers from all around the world journey to the base camp of worlds highest mountain, Mount Everest. Trekking in (Khumbu) Everest region offers wide and stunning mountain ranges including worlds four tallest peaks Mt. Everest (8,848m), Mt. Makalu (8,443m), Mt. Lhotse (8,516m), and Cho Oyu (8,201m).
What is the best time to trek Everest Base Camp? What is the Everest base camp trek weather?
Between February to May and October to December is the best time for trek to Everest Base camp. Mid October to November, weather normally clear and dry and amazing views.
November, December, January, and February: These months are very cold but the sky will be clear. During this time there will be snow and trekkers need to be well prepared.
February, March, and April: These are the end of dry season also a best time of year for trekking.
May to June is the hot (summer) season in Nepal, trekking in mountains will be hot and humid. Mountain views will be fair because of haze.
June to mid September is Monsoon season and less trekker will go to Everest Base camp. During this time the lukla flight mostly cancelled or delayed because of rain and clouds. Its possible to Trek Everest Base camp on these months but you have to be mentally prepared and need extra 2 -3 days to fly from Kathmandu to lukla or from lukla to Kathmandu (in case of flight cancelled).
What are the options if flight cancelled?
1) If the flights cancelled for long then we can fly on helicopter.
2) Walking from lukla to Jiri is another option but you need 3-4 days extra to reach Kathmandu. From Jiri we can take a bus or jeep ride back to Kathmandu. (For strong hikers). This is the original route that Sir Edmund Hilary and his team took on the first ascent of Mt. Everest in history.
3) Another option is walking to the Phaplu airport which is 2-3 days from Lukla. From Phaplu we can fly to Kathmandu or after 1 hour walk with jeep ride back to Kathmandu.
What is the helicopter price from lukla to Kathmandu or Kathmandu to lukla? I dont have enough money, how can I fly on helicopter? Normally helicopter services charges per one way flight maximum 265 USD but there should be minimum 4 people in one helicopter. If you cant afford this much price then contact Rugged Trails Nepal will try to accommodate your budget.
How difficult is to trek Everest Base Camp? This depends on the individual person trekking and their level of fitness and adjustment to high altitudes. Trekking to Everest base camp does not require ropes, ice axe, and it is not a technical climbing peak. However, it does require trekkers to hike for many hours day after day. People think trekking to base camp is technical and need to be super athlete! But normal people can do this trek, and no prior experience is required. All we require is a positive attitude and motivation to reach the top! EBC can be a challenging trek because of extreme altitudes (Highest point 5,500m {18,044ft}) and the air will be thin. No matter how fit you are or how healthy you are, altitude can hit anyone.
I am not hiker, havent trek before, and definitely not a super athlete. Can I go to Everest base camp?
Absolutely! You can do this trek; mostly people remember the word Everest and start thinking about summits, blizzards, and the technical climb. You will be walking in normal trekking path; surely its up downhill also a long walks your ankles might hurts of caution. I would say mentally you have to prepare that you going to do it!
What are the tips to prepare for the Everest Base Camp Trek?
Here are some tips to make your trips memorable, enjoyable, and successful on the worlds highest mountain.
1) Train before you come. This is not a technical climbing but remember you have to walk above 2500m from sea level. At least 3 to 4 months before trek you have to train your body to complete this trek. Cycling, running, and stair climbing about 1 hour a few times a week is the best way to train and prepare your legs for trek. Yoga is a great way to stretch and strengthen your muscles.
2) Pack the right gear; this is most important things to what and which are the best gear to pack. There are several brands not matter which brand and cost but you have to carry a right gear. You can see the trekking gear list below. Visit this page to know about everest base camp kit list.
3) Be mentally prepared. Another main thing is you have to mentally prepare for this beautiful yet challenging trip. Trekking in the mountains its not easy and you will not find the comfortable as you are getting in your home and major cities. Nowadays there are nicest hotels in Everest region than before but above Namche there small tea houses run by local Sherpa people. You will find bugs, dirts, and in some lodges smells even Toilets (bathrooms) are not good, small beds. Some hotels and tea houses has western style toilet but mostly there are not, there are options for showers in tea houses but most of trekker use wipes. Be sure that you are ready to explore the true mountain life and immerse yourself in the trekking culture!
4) Drink plenty of water; your body will be dehydrate faster in high altitudes than at sea level so it is very important to drink water throughout the day. Water can be purified from mountain streams, boiled in tea houses, or our less favorite and not environmentally conscious way is to buy bottled water along the way.
5) Slowly but Surely! Do not walk fast; always maintain your walking pace. Dont run if the trail is flat and easy! Remember you are in marathon! The more you push yourself, the more difficult the days will be ahead, and the more difficult it will be to adjust to the altitude. Follow your guides instructions, they are the experts.
6) Dont forget, you are on Holiday, make it memorable! This is the most important thing to keep in your mind that you are on vacation and another main thing to have an open mind. Being nervous and tense will not make your vacation memorable so chit chats with your guides, porters, and there will be many other fellow trekkers from around the world. Be friendly with your guide and porters then they can share you and give you more information about the places, cultures, and people.
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What is the Everest base camp trek cost?
There are many different trekking prices for Everest base camp we have seen around the market, starting from 699 USD to 5000 USD or above. Everest base camp tours normal or standard trek price is 1295 USD per person. But if there will be groups more than 5-6 person then the Everest base camp trek price will be 900 to 1000 USD per person. But, be aware that some companies does cheap marketing to get customers like 699 USD, which is not believable and not reliable. 15- 16 days Everest base camp trek generally on standard price will includes: 3 Nights in Kathmandu hotels on b/b. Permits, roundtrip flight tickets to lukla, accommodation with 3 meals in trek, guide, porters, etc.. But your personal travel insurance, visa fees, trekking equipment and other personal expenses are not included. For Indian Nationality (citizen holders) the Everest base camp trek price will be in 55,000 to 60,000 INR per person.
There are many different trekking prices for Everest base camp we have seen around the market, starting from 699 USD to 5000 USD or above. Everest base camp tours normal or standard trek price is 1295 USD per person. But if there will be groups more than 5-6 person then the Everest base camp trek price will be 900 to 1000 USD per person. But, be aware that some companies does cheap marketing to get customers like 699 USD, which is not believable and not reliable. 15- 16 days Everest base camp trek generally on standard price will includes: 3 Nights in Kathmandu hotels on b/b. Permits, roundtrip flight tickets to lukla, accommodation with 3 meals in trek, guide, porters, etc.. But your personal travel insurance, visa fees, trekking equipment and other personal expenses are not included. For Indian Nationality (citizen holders) the Everest base camp trek price will be in 55,000 to 60,000 INR per person.
Hiring just a guide or porter to Everest base camp trek cost 25 to 30 USD per day. IF you hire a guide from Kathmandu then you have to pay Guide airfare which will be about 100 USD for both ways. Make sure and ask with the company that the guide is experienced with Nepal Government license.
Is it cheaper and trustable to book trek and tour with local agency in Nepal versus a company from my home country?
Booking your trek through local agency will be much cheaper and also you are helping sustain the local people by supporting our economy. Read this.
Where can I buy Everest base camp trek map? Normally once you book your trip with local agency they will provide trekking map for each member. You can buy in Kathmandu trekking shop or in any bookstore in Thamel, the popular tourist area. You can also buy trekking maps online Amazon.
What is the best and normal Everest base camp trek itinerary?
Average and normal trekking itinerary for Everest base camp trek is 15 Nights 16 days including stay in Kathmandu. 13 Nights 14 days itinerary is the minimum days itinerary for Everest base camp trek. If you cannot hike up to Everest base camp whether due to time constraints or physical limitations, then there is a short and easy Everest view trek up Namche, which offers stunning views with a smaller time commitment.
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