Things to Know Before Trekking To Everest Base Camp
Are you thinking of
hiking to the Everest base camp? Then there are
some things you should know before heading out there! Here are some of the
common questions answered.
Everest
Base Camp trek is the most mesmerizing high-altitude trek in Nepal. This base
camp trek lets you explore the glorious paths of the Everest region; that was
set by the legendary mountaineers’ Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay Sherpa
on their journey to climb the highest peak of the world, Mt. Everest (8848 m)
back in 1953. This adventurous trek starts after the thrilling flight from
Kathmandu to Lukla. Lukla (also known as Tenzing Hillary Airport), is one of
the most extreme airports in the world and is also a gateway to the Everest
region. The EBC trek follows an interesting route that will take you through
the beautiful settlements of Khumbu like Phakding, Monjo, Namche, etc. where
you get to witness the lifestyle, local culture and tradition of Nepal. Also,
the old-age culture and customs of the Buddhist religion are remarkably
admirable.On arriving at your destination, the trek rewards you with not only
the World’s highest peak but also an uncountable view of astounding snowy peaks
such as Mt. Lhotse (8516m), Mt. Nuptse (7,855m), Ama Dablam (6,812m), Kangtenga
(6,782m). All these features of this trek make it more interesting and popular
amongst mountaineers, and this has also become a dream destination for the
millions of trekkers from all around the world.
When Is The Best
Time To Do The Everest Base Camp Trek In Nepal?
If you are thinking
of hiking to Everest base camp soon you need to look into the pros and cons of
each season. The best time to visit Everest Base Camp is Spring (March to May)
and Autumn (September to November). These are the main trekking months with
fairly stable conditions, good visibility, and temperatures at Base Camp
getting up to about -6°C. you're definitely going to get good weather, clear
skies and great views. At Base Camp, you might also encounter groups of
climbers in late April or early May preparing for their attempts on Everest’s
summit. Although late Nov-Feb are extremely cold, around -15°C by day and much colder
at night, clear skies are usually the norm with quieter trails and teahouses
adding to the exhilarating feeling of wild and unadulterated isolation. But
it's going to be extremely cold, so therefore you're going to need to pack more
clothes and you're going to have a heavier backpack.
How Difficult Is
The Everest Base Camp Trek?
The entire trip
duration is 14 days and you will be spending 11 days on the trail. The average
walking time is around 4 - 8 hours per day in the mountains, with shorter days when
you are above 4,000m. The trail is well-travelled, easily navigable and
requires no technical mountaineering skills. For this reason, we could say that
the Everest base camp trek is moderate in terms of difficulty. The altitude is
another factor to consider as this trail will take you higher than you have
ever been (the highest point is Kalapatthar at 5,645m) and it's hard to predict
how your body will react until you are actually there. The golden rule is once
you have reached the elevation of 4000m, do not climb up and sleep at an
elevation higher than 600m each day. Our Itinerary is perfectly designed
allowing you two days for acclimatization, one in Namche and another in
Dingboche. Just work on your basic fitness a month or two before the trek and you
should be good to go for the challenge.
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