Everest Base Camp Trek

Useful Information

Everest base camp trek is the most renowned trekking destination in the world. You will spend complete 10 days in the Everest region excluding arrival, departure, and night stay in Kathmandu. Starting the trek after the Lukla flight you will pass the bank of Dudh Koshi, Phakding, and Manjo, and reach the entry point, Sagarmatha National Park. The Himalayan Thamel Namche Bazaar is another attraction during the trek to Everest base camp. The short hike to Namche viewpoint, Everest view hotel, and Syangboche Airport make your acclimatization amazing. The Everest base camp Itinerary continues to Tengboche, Dingboche, Lobuche, and Gorakshep on the rocky trail, moraine path, pasture, and thousands of steps.

Visa

You can get a tourist visa in Nepal from the nearby Nepal embassy. If it is difficult to reach the nearby embassy then you don’t need to worry. You can get a Nepal visa at Tribhuvan International Airport. You should get 15 days visa or a 1-month visa depending on your holiday. 15 days visa is essential for the Everest trek.

Everest base camp trek transportation

• Lukla flight

You will do a Lukla flight from Kathmandu. In case of high traffic, the flight will be from Manthali Airport, Ramechap. It takes 5-6 hours to reach Manthali from Kathmandu. You should wake up around 1: 00 am early in the morning and travel via private bus/car.

• Private car

We will provide a private car for transportation from Kathmandu to Manthali. A private car will be provided for pickup and drop from the airport to the hotel.

14 days Everest Base Camp trek Accommodation

Everest base camp trek Accommodation is from Luxury to a normal room. You can expect both the normal trek and the luxury trek depending on your budget. In this budget trek, we will provide the best tea houses having clean rooms with attached bathrooms up to Namche. After passing Namche you will get bathrooms outside the room. If you want Luxury accommodation then you should book the Everest base camp Luxury trek.

Preparation for the 14-Day EBC trek

The Everest Base camp trek is a moderately difficult trek with high chance of altitude sickness. We always recommend having a Himalayan trekking experience before the trek. It is essential to prepare the EBC trek for successful trekking to the Everest base camp. You should follow the trek preparation guidelines, and remain mentally and Physically fit for the EBC trek. Guidelines to prepare for the EBC trek are:

Walking/cycling/running: You should walk at least 2, or 3 hours or run 10/ 12 kilometers or cycle 1, or 2 hours every day to increase your stamina. You can easily walk 5 to 6 hours on the trekking route with this practice. Physical training: You should do regular physical exercises such as muscle-building exercises, strength training exercises, and cardiovascular training to avoid tiredness and twisting muscles during the trek. You can join to the gym or hire a trainer or do exercise yourself with the aim to be stronger and more energetic for the trek.

Physical checkup and medication: You should do physical checkups before leaving for the trek. If you have to take regular medicine, always remember to bring the medicine with a full dose until you stay in Nepal.

Packing list: Before packing your bag, list down all the required essentials concerning your trekking company. After then pack all the listed items, medicine, and ointments as per your requirements. Don’t try to make your bag overloaded with unnecessary items. You can also pack chocolates and dry fruits as per your choice to eat during the EBC trek.

Note: Everest Base Camp trek short form is EBC trek

Meal

14 days Everest base camp trek package includes three meals. You will get a variety of food items depending on the group size. Generally, you will get a set breakfast which includes tea/coffee, toast egg items, fried potato or muesli, porridge, oats, and pancake in the morning before leaving for the trek.

You will have Lunch at around 12 – 1:00 pm. Lunch includes Nepali thali (lentils, rice, pickles, varieties of curry, pappad, and salad), Noodles, momo, chowmein, and pizza.

Similarly, you will have dinner at around 6 to 7 pm, you can get Nepali Thali, either veg or nonveg, momo, spaghetti, chowmein, macaroni, pasta, mo: mo, pizza, or noodles.

We suggest you eat veg food so that it will digest properly and you will get enough energy.

Nepali thali is the best-recommended food to eat on the Everest base camp trek route. It contains balanced nutrients and keeps you energetic during the trek.

Temperature

Here is the monthly estimated temperature of  Base Camp from the table you can easily identify the best time for a Mount Everest base camp trek.

Charging gadget

You can charge your gadgets in the dining hall of the tea house. It will be better to bring a power bank so that you can charge your gadgets in the room. You should pay NRS 100 per gadget in Lukla, Phakding, and Namche. Similarly, you should pay NRS 300 per gadget in Tengboche, Dingboche, Lobuche, Gorekshep, Pheriche, and other places after Namche.

Altitude Chart

Here is Everest Base Camp trekking altitude chart.

Drinking water

Portable water is available in tea houses in the Everest region. Mineral water and hot water both are available at in extra charge during the trek. You can also bring a water purifier and use tap water as well.

Sleeping bag

Our company will provide you 10 – 20⁰C sleeping bag and you have returned back after the trek. You can also bring your own sleeping bag of your choice.

Best time for Everest Base Camp Trek – 14 Days

Spring (March, April, May) and autumn (September, October, and November) are considered the best trekking time for the Everest base camp trek. Pleasant weather, favorable temperature, greenery of the surrounding, and blooming flower in spring and autumn makes trekking also amazing.

You can do Everest base camp Trek during December & January also but you should face colder temperatures than in the best season.

Wi-Fi during EBC Trek – 14 Days 

Most of the trekkers want to know that either there is WI–Fi available on Everest Base Camp Trail or not.  The answer is Yes. Most of the tea house has Wi-FI at an additional cost but if you have a local sim card from Nepal you can use in Lukla, Phakding, Namche, and Tengboche. From Dingboche, you have to use the Everest link. You can buy a Giga bite (GB) with a Card Username and Password then use WI-FI in Dingboche, Lobuche, Gorekshep, and Pheriche.

 Everest base camp trek packing list

Trek to the base Camp of Everest is one of the most challenging tasks in Nepal. The higher you go greater will be the risk. If you don’t miss any EBC trek packing list, you will reduce your challenge.

Recommended Gear List: 

1. Good wind/rain jacket
2. Warm fleece jacket or jersey
3. Good boots, either light-weight trekking boots or light full leather boots
4. Good -20 Sleeping bag (which can be rented or buy in Kathmandu)
5. A comfortable day pack, preferably with a waistband.
6. Fleece jacket or pullover
7. Fleece Wind-Stopper jacket (optional)
8. Waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell jacket
9. Down vest and/or jacket (optional)
10. Lightweight gloves
11. Heavyweight gloves or mittens with a waterproof shell outer
12. Sun hat or scarf
13. Light balaclava or warm fleece hat
14. Sunglasses with UV protection
15. T-shirts
16. Underwear
17. Hiking shorts
18. Light and expedition-weight thermal bottoms
19. Fleece or wool pants
20. Waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell pants
21. Thin, lightweight inner socks
22. Thick, warm wool hiking socks
23. Hiking boots with spare laces
24. Camp shoes (sneakers and/or sandals
25. Note: You can add clothing as your sensitivity to cold.

Other optional necessary equipment

1. Headlamp (e.g. Petzl Zoom) with spare bulbs and batteries
2. Small pad or combination lock-to-lock trek bag
3. Basic First Aid Kit (We also provide a comprehensive first aid medical kit and Oximeter)
4. Large plastic bags – for keeping items dry inside trek bag
5. Day pack (approximately 2500 to 3000 cubic inches)
6. Water bottles (2 bottles recommended)
7. Toiletries
8. Small wash towel

Altitude Sickness

Everest trek has a high chance of getting Altitude sickness. The symptoms of altitude sickness will occur within 6 to 24 hours of achieving a high altitude. The 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 of Altitude sickness

• 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 guideline 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

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 travel insurance that needs to be purchased before you start the trek. You should do insurance before starting the trek.

Some recommend Insurance company Name 

1. USA : Allianz & TripMate
2.  CANADA : Allianz & TuGo
3. Brazil: April & World Nomads
4. India : Bajaj Allianz & ICICI Lombard
5. South Africa: Best in their country
6. Mexico: Best in their country or AXA Travel Insurance
7. Morocco: Best in their country
8. European Countries: All are best and must be included trekking in the Himalayas with top height.

Trekking option

• Solo trekking with a private guide and porter.
• Trekking only with the Everest base camp trek Guide.
• Trekking with Guide cum porter.
• Trekking with Group with guide & Porter.

You Don’t Like EBC Trek Package?

If you don’t like the EBC trek package then we have many alternative trekking routes in the Everest region thus are Gokyo Cho la Pass Trek, Everest Three Passes Trek, Everest Panorama Trek, Ama Dablam Base Camp trek please contact us for other treks in Everest region.