Everest Base Camp Trek is one of the most popular treks in the world. Huge numbers of tourists who visit Nepal every year go for
Everest base camp trek. This adventurous journey takes us closer to the world’s highest peak in the world. The trail to the camp is full of stupas, gambas, chortens and colorful prayer flags that represent the Buddhist and mountain culture of Nepal. Apart from that, villages like Namche Bazaar, Tengboche, and Dingboche has its own cultural significance. Besides, the amazing mountain views of Thamserku, Ama Dablam, Lhoste, Kongdi RI, Kusum Kanguru, and Mt Everest. is the main highlight of this trek.
So, who doesn’t want to be the part of this trek? But many questions may have been raised in your minds like how, when, and others. Here, we have tried to answer some questions that we find people are curious about.
How long does it take to get to the EBC Trek ?
There are packages available from
10 days to
16 days for Everest base camp trek and you can choose anyone that suits you. You need to consider your fitness which choosing the package. If you have a general fitness level then we suggest you take the package
12 days and more so that you can have acclimatization days to adjust the unfamiliar surroundings. Here, we have present the itinerary of normal
12 days trek to Everest base camp.
Day 01: Kathmandu – Lukla – Phakding (2,562m/8,700ft): 35 min flight, 8 km, 3-4 hrs
Day 02: Phakding – Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,280ft): 10 km, 6-7 hrs
Day 03: Namche Bazaar – rest, acclimatization and exploration day
Day 04: Namche Bazaar – Tengboche (3,870m/12,694ft): 8 km, 5-6 hrs
Day 05: Tengboche – Dingboche (4,360m/14,300ft): 10 km, 5-6 hrs
Day 06: Dingboche: Rest and acclimatization day
Day 07: Dingboche – Lobuche (4,940m/16,207ft): 7 km, 5-6 hrs
Day 08: Lobuche – Gorak Shep (5,160m/16,930ft) – Base Camp (5,364m/17,594ft): Gorak Shep, 15 km, 8-10 hrs
Day 09: Gorak Shep – Kala Patthar (5,545m/18,193ft) – Pheriche (4,280 m/14,070ft): 15 km, 8-10 hrs
Day 10: Pheriche – Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,284ft): 15 km , 8-9 hrs
Day 11: Namche Bazaar – Lukla (2,780m/9,175ft): 18 km, 7-8 hrs
Day 12: Lukla – Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264ft): 35 min flight
What is the best time to visit Everest Base Camp?
There are two different trekking seasons for visiting the Everest base camp. One is pre-monsoon, i.e. February to May and another one is from late September to December which is post-monsoon. When it comes to the best time to visit Everest base camp, late Sep-Nov, and Feb-May are the main trekking months where the conditions are fairly stable, good visibility and the temperature get up to about -6 degree Celsius. Late November to February are extremely cold higher –
20c to –
30c.
Do you need to train for EBC Trek ?
You should start hiking or taking a long walk at least once a week for
8-12 weeks before your trek. Focus on duration rather than distance. Your training should include improving strength endurance, cardio endurance and ability to carry a daypack uphill comfortably for a long period of time.
What is the elevation of Base Camp?
Kala Pathar is considered to be the highest point of the Everest base camp trek at a height of over
5500m from sea level. This place is blessed with some of the best mountain views including Mount Everest.
What is the Khumbu cough?
According to the research, almost all the people who spend a long time in high altitude suffer from some kind of cough and it’s quite common for the trekkers trekking to Everest base camp. Khumbu cough is a cough caused by the low humidity and temperatures related to high altitude. The name Khumbu cough comes from Khumbu valley that leads to Mount Everest. The symptoms of this sickness are dry, persistent cough, running nose, the expulsion of a clear/white phlegm when you cough.
Is there WIFI at Everest Base Camp Trek?
If you are going for Everest base camp trek, it is better to be free from all the technology especially the internet so that you can feel the beauty of nature in its natural condition. But, for those who have to use the internet, there is an internet facility all the way to Everest base camp. You need to buy a data package provided by Ncell, Telecommunication Company of Nepal. If you want to use a computer or laptop then there are some internet cafes in Namche Bazaar and Lukla, but after that, you will get internet access at tea houses in Ghork Shep, Lobuche, Dingboche and so on. For faster internet, it is recommended to use mobile internet which is fast enough to open the browser as well as to make a video call.
How much does it cost to trek to EBC?
Questions such as which season are you planning to trek, what type of the trek are you planning and which route you wish to cover determine the cost to trek to Everest base camp. Generally, peak seasons are expensive than offseason. The price varies as the type of trek like all-inclusive, independent or guides only. On the other hand, the Jiri route through the land is cheaper than the Lukla route by air. The cost for an average of
10 to
20 days is $
1000 to $
3000 and mostly, these costs exclude travel insurance, trekking equipment, visa fees, and other personal expenses.So, if you are planning to go for Everest base camp trek this article is a must to read. You can clear all your queries about the Everest base camp trek and further plan your trip considering the best time and be conscious about the problems that may come during the trek.
