7 Days Everest Base Camp Trek

The 7-day Everest base camp trek is a modified trek to make trekking short in the Everest region. We aimed to give both experiences of trekking and a heli tour for our client. This trek is designed to fulfill the demands of Everest reason lovers who want to do the Everest base camp trek and do not have enough time. Also, the trekkers who want to do multiple treks in a short period of time in Nepal can choose the 7-day Everest Base Camp trek along with other short trekking sports of Nepal, such as the Ghorepani Poonhill trek, Mardi Himal trek, and Langtang Valley trek etc. 

Some of the information regarding the 7-day Everest Base Camp trek is mentioned below:

Visa

You can apply tourist visa of Nepal from Nepal embassy or from Tribhuvan International Airport after your arrival. If you are coming to Nepal only for 7 days Everest Base Camp trek,  it is better to take a 15-day visa. Taking a visa depends on the number of your treks in Nepal. You cannot take visa less than 15 days.

Best season for Everest Trek 

Autumn and spring are the best seasons for the Everest base camp trek. The months of March, April, May, August, September, and October are the best months because the weather remains pleasant, there are no extreme temperatures, there is rain cover, and sloppy paths are found in these months.

Difficulty level

The 7-day Everest base camp trek is a moderate trek. Mentally and physically fit people with mountain trekking experience can easily do this trek.

Preparation

You should do physical exercises, including walking and running, running around 2 hours a day before 2-3 months of your trek. It is necessary to have experience of Himalayan trekking otherwise, walking the challenging path of Everest is not possible. A medical checkup to know your health condition is also important to prevent sickness during the trek.

Accommodation

The best tea houses are available in the Everest region. You will get a clean room with an attached bathroom to Namche. As you walk uphill, you will have a bathroom far from the room.

Charging gadgets

You can charge your gadgets in each teahouse chosen for a night stay. Charging is not available in room but in dinning hall. Depending on the tea house you should pay either for the number of gadgets you charge or per hour charging gadgets.

General Clothing recommended

• Warm jacket – down jacket,
• Water- and windproof jacket (alternatively bring a poncho or umbrella)
• Long-sleeved synthetic fleece (windproof material, if possible)
• Thermal underwear.
• Hat, a pair of gloves, and a scarf.
• Comfortable hiking trousers. (loose-fitting)
• Shorts and trousers, or a skirt.
• 2 pairs of warm wool-blend socks.
• 2 pairs of running socks or liner socks.
• Proper hiking boots.
• Running shoes and flip-flops.
• 2-3 T-shirts.
• Water bottle.

Altitude Sickness

This is a kind of illness that is caused by ascent to high altitudes. The symptoms will occur within 6 to 24 hours of achieving a high altitude. Altitude sickness is fatal and can result in death if not treated in time. You need to stay alert to any of the symptoms that occur.

Symptoms

• Headache
• Nausea and vomiting
• Dizziness
• Tiredness
• Loss of appetite
• Upset stomach
• Feeling unsteady
• Shortness of breath
• Increased heart rate
• Difficulty sleeping

An effective measure to recover from early AMS

If you happen to notice any of the symptoms, follow the guidelines mentioned below-

• Do not climb any higher for the next 48 hours
• Descend to a lower altitude if possible
• Take complete rest until you feel well
• Do not exercise
• Do not smoke
• Drink plenty of water
• Take external oxygen supply if necessary
• Take anti-sickness medicines

If you see no improvement in your health within 48 hours, you will have to be immediately deported to the city for medical support.

Preventive Measures

There is no way to train your body prior to trekking so as to adapt to the high altitude. Some ways in which you can prevent it are as follows:

• Take plenty of rest
• Ascend slowly and gradually as you reach higher
• keep yourself hydrated
• Eat high-calorie food
• Do not smoke, drink or consume tranquilizing medicines

Meal

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included in the package. Depending on group of people, you can choose food from the menu. Generally, you get porridge, tea, coffee, breast items, eggs, and curry in breakfast. Nepali thali including rice, dal, curry, pickle, and pappad, is common for Lunch and dinner. You can choose other food items such as Mo:MO, thukpa, noodles, spaghetti, chapati, and sandwiches as available on the menu.

Insurance

During times of emergencies like acute altitude sickness or a natural calamity, you might have to be immediately deported in a helicopter. The cost of such deportation is covered by health insurance that needs to be purchased before you start the trek. 

Trekking option

• Solo trekking with a private guide and porter.
• Trekking with the Only Guide.
• Trekking with Guide and Porter.
• Trekking in a group with a guide & porter.