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Before making Everest Base Camp Trek or even before booking or train, you must have Everest Base Camp Trek Question. With all the answers to your queries for Everest Trekking in Nepal, we create this blog. Here we tries to combine the top Questions for Everest Base Camp Trek. Please Make Note: Everest Base Camp Trekking is the one of the Best Trekking Trail of the World, which is in the lap of Himalayas in Nepal. Is an Everest Base Camp Trek is dangerous ?
Everest Base Camp Trek is Not Dangerous Trek . But altitude can kill. If you take your time and acclimatize properly and Follow the guide and porter suggestion you should fine. People have fallen off the trail either by accident or knocked off by a yak but this isn’t a serious concern if you are smart. Always give yaks and other animals the right of way and stay on the inside of the trail to be safe. Is the Everest Base Camp Trek difficult or easy?
Everest Base Camp is a moderate level Trek . There are easy afternoons of rolling flats and difficult steep up climbs. but overall this manageable for somebody with very little or no trekking expertise. With proper training, you should be able to complete the trek to Everest Base Camp. However, even with correct training you can get altitude sickness which suggests you need to come back to a lower elevation. What are the options for Everest Base Camp Trekking in Nepal?
This depends on what you are looking for. You can make the Everest Base Camp Trek with a small group or only you with private. While we manage guides and porters. If you don't have trekking experience we recommend trekking with knowledgeable guides from Recommended Trekking Company These are your Everest trekking options: 1. Private Guide with a Porter 2. Private Guide with No Porter 3. No Guide with Porter 4. No Guide and no Porter 5. Porter/Guide Combo 6. Small-Group Tour with Guide with Porter. Do you need travel insurance for Everest Base Camp Trek?
Yes. Definitely purchase travel insurance and make sure it will cover you at high altitudes. If you need to be airlifted down you will want to be covered by your insurance. How likely is altitude sickness on Everest Base Camp?
The highest point of Everest Base Camp is Kalapatthar which is 5545m. Unless you live at a high altitude it is impossible to truly train for the altitude. Altitude sickness (AMS) can strike anyone no matter your fitness lever. The key is to take your time and walk slow. A good rule of thumb is to climb high and sleep low to help with acclimatization. Should I need to take Diamox for EBC Trekking
You should consult your doctor at home before you leave to go over the benefits. Many people chose to take it as a preventive measure against altitude sickness. If you took Medicine. One side effect is it does make you urinate more than usual. This means there will be some cold wake up calls in the middle of the night to use the restroom. Which is the best season for Everest Base Camp Trek?
spring and autumn Both seasons are a great time to do Everest Base Camp Trek. Snow or rain can hit during either season. Pre-monsoon in March, April, May and post-monsoon in September, October November till Mid December are the best seasons to trek.. How busy are the Everest Base Camp Trekking Trails?
During the peak seasons the trails can get a little congested in some stretches. Many guided groups are around 10-15 people. You will pass yaks, porters, and locals along the way as well. However, there are plenty of stretches where it will feel like it is just you and the Himalayas. How much money should I bring for Everest Base Camp Hiking?
If you are trekking with everything inclusive trekking package you will not need as much money as those trekking solo. Your group should handle paying for meals. You will need to budget for beers, snacks, chocolate, drinking water, Wi-Fi, charging devices, hot shower, etc. Also, bring cash to tip your porters and guide at the end of the trek. You probably won’t see your porters after you leave Lukla and head back to Kathmandu so you will want to have cash ready for tipping. Is the water on the trekking trail is good to drink. Or we need to buy?
We do not suggest you to drink the water available on the trekking trail to Everest Base Camp. However, your guide and porters drinks. They are used to it. For your safety we suggest you buy water in tea house You can save money (and plastic bottles) by carrying iodine pills to purify your water. This is the common method many trekkers used to follow. Ask your guide or porter to fill the water, add iodine pill refill your all water bottle and Camelbak. How much water should I drink?
Water is very important while trekking and at high altitudes. We suggest you 3 to 5 liter water everyday and drink frequently What is the weight limit for Lukla flight?
The weight limit for Lukla flight is 15 kg per person including the handbag. So we shall ask you to pack the bags very carefully and effectively only with the necessary things. What are Lukla flights get delayed or canceled?
Weather of Lukla is unpredictable and for flights to operate, the weather needs to be clear. Until and unless the weather is clear, the airline does not operate its flights. But sometimes, the weather gets worse causing flights to delay and cancel. There are other alternatives if the flight gets canceled and if you are restrained by time. For instance, you can take a helicopter to Lukla on a sharing basis by making an extra payment. So we suggest you keep an extra day after the trek if possible. Do you need good shoes?
Yes! And don’t forget quality socks. Happy feet equal a happy trekker, so seek out an outdoor and gear store that will help you get well-fitted, suitable, durable and comfortable shoes that’ll last in the long run. What kind of weather can I expect during trekking? How cold does it get?
Weather in the mountains is notoriously difficult to predict. Nights are generally colder than the days. Winter (December, January, February) will be colder but the days will be beautiful with clear sky. A bit of snowfall can be predicted in January, February and December. It is also important to make sure that you stay warm and dry in just about any weather conditions. Average Temperatures in Nepal (in Degree Celsius)
How do I train for trekking? Is There any Special Fitness Guide For Everest Base Camp Trekking?
Training for Everest Hiking should start a minimum of 4 weeks before your trip. How to train please find this link :about training What gear do I need for the EBC Trek?
Although Everest Base Camp is a tea house Trekking in Nepal, you still need some trekking gears. Most of these are personal gears. We listed all the gears which are important for Everest Trekking in our Article. Check our Complete packing list for Everest Base Camp Trek. Can I Buy Nepal Trekking Gear in Kathmandu?
Gear is cheap and fake in Kathmandu. There are some real products but for the most part everything you see in Thamel is fake. That doesn’t mean you can’t buy fake gear but there is gear you will want to buy at home. You want to be protected from the elements and have warm sleeping bag at night. However, Make sure you have good quality Sleeping Bags and trekking boot. How much should I budget for gear in Kathmandu?
Everything is negotiable in Kathmandu. Fake gear is cheap and they will happily tell you it is not the real thing. You can even sell back some of your gear when you are done with the trek for a little extra cash. Secondly, Most of the shops have Buy Sell and Rent Services. You can buy a new one, Rent even Sell your stuff after your Nepal Trekking.Trekking Gear Is There is phone service on the EBC trails?
This is Kind of YES and NO. If we have clear weather and day there will be cellular facility from Lukla to Somare. And from Lobuche to Gorekshep and till Everest Base Camp. However they have 2G and 3G mostly and 4G works in Gorekshep, Namche and Lukla. In addition, there is a private internet company called Everest Link which provides WIFI services along the trekking trails and lodges. Is there WiFi on the Everest Base Camp Trek?
YES! Almost all hotels, tea houses, bars and pubs, bakeries have WiFi on the trek. Some will have free WiFi like in Namche or free with a purchase of something to eat and drink this will apply with bar, pub, bakery as on. The WiFi prices go up with the altitude. But nowadays you can use the WiFi along the trail which is a bit expensive but work between Namche to Everest Base Camp. The WiFi company name is Everest Link Should I bring my laptop on the EBC Trek?
There is no problem with doing this if you have a lightweight laptop but if it is not necessary. Namche has internet cafes if you must use a computer on the way up or the way down. Any Phone will get the job done for emailing and checking in with family back home if that is your main concern. Keep in mind a laptop is one more thing to charge and charging electronics costs money. How do I charge my electronics on the trek?
All Lodges, Tea houses, and Bar, Pubs, and Restaurants have charging stations. There is Electricity in every town till Pangboche. Other Places like Dingboche, Lobuche, and Gorekshep have solar power. But they also provide charge facilities an hour basis. However, they will charge you when you charge your electronic gadgets and price goes up as altitude increase as WIFI. A small solar charger is the best idea to charge your cell phone, GoPro, smartwatch. While for big camera and laptop you charge with local power supply. What are the bathrooms like?
These will vary a lot depending on your budget for accommodation. In Namche you are likely to have a nice modern bathroom. As you go up you will encounter everything from a hole in a shack to a frozen western toilet. Be prepared for it all and bring your own toilet paper and hand sanitizer. Are there bathrooms on the trail?
When you stop for lunch or tea during the day there will be bathrooms to use. However, most people go when they have to go on the trail and it is a very common sight. It is very easy for man to use Natural toilet Is Beer Available There? Can I drink beer on the Everest Base Camp Trek?
Verities of beer are available all the to EBC Trekking. The most popular name is Everest Beer with the limited edition. However, we does not recommend drinking it at all. Altitude and beer don’t mix well and it will only make your trek more difficult and risky. We request you to save your celebration beers for your return to Lukla. Meanwhile, this made the beer taste that much better with the end of Everest Base Camp Trek. Should I bring my own food on the Everest Base Camp Trek?
This the most asked Everest Base Camp Trekking Question on the food side. In Short No, You did not need to bring food. Nepalese food is great and you better get used to Dal Bhat which is the most popular and common food item. Firstly, our Trekking lodges have a wide range of food dishes. Secondly, we also provides an open hotel menu that you can choose and enjoy your favorite dish. If you want to carry the taste maker or some local food item for energy and protein supplementary you welcome. We do not think we forget any. What kind of snacks are available on the trail ?
Please; do not expect the availability of best as well as natural protein bars along the Everest Base Camp Trekking . Bring those from home if you want any special names and brands. Snickers, Twix, Bounty, and other candy bars are available. If you need any special energy bars or snacks please pack any from home. Are showers available on the trek?
Yes, but most trekkers don’t take them. Showers are mostly pay in Namche but will cost more the higher you go up. Everyone smells together on the trek so don’t worry. Your biggest concern will be staying warm anyway. Waiting for a hot shower is very rewarding after days on end without them. It makes it feel that much better in the end. What is the standard itinerary for Everest Base Camp Trek? Day 01 : Arrive in kathmandu (1400 M) Day 02: Kathmandu city Tour and Trek Preparation (1400 M) Day 03: Fly from to Lukla (2860 m) 30 min & Trek to Phakding (2610 m) Day 04: Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3440m) Day 05: Acclimatization day in Namche Bazaar Day 06: Trek from Namche Bazaar to Tengboche (3870m) Day 07: Trek from Tengboche to Dingboche (4530 m) Day 08: Acclimatization day in Dingboche (4530 m), Hike to Chhukung (4730m) or Nangkartshang Peak (5100 m) Day 09: Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche (4910m) Day 10: Trek from Lobuche to Gorak Shep (5180 m) Hike to Everest Base, Camp (5364 m) & back to Gorak Shep Day 11: Hike up to Kala Pattar (5545m) for sunrise, descend to Gorak Shep & trek to Pheriche (4210m) Day 12: Trek from Pheriche to Namche Bazaar (3440m) Day 13 : Trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla Day 14: Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu (1400m) 30 min flight Day 15: Leisure day in Kathmandu Day 16: Departure to Home according to your flight schedule For More information Please follow this link : Everest Base Camp ( EBC ) Trek You may like also this blog : Nepal blog, Blog , Nepal travel blog, TripAdvisor blog , TripAdvisor page, Site map, Home Page 🏠
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