Everest Base Camp Trek

There are lots of reasons that you should do Everest trekking. Here is 7 reason Why you should Everest Base Camp Hike.

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Booking Everest Base Camp Trek

Why Book EBC trek with Base Camp Hike?

Since Base Camp Hike specializes in EBC and ABC trekking, you will get the best trekking packages. We will provide you with the best packages that include the best guides, porter, accommodation on trekking, and so on things related to trekking.

We had already made many trekkers’ dreams come true. Our specialists can lead you to the top of the world in a professional manner.

For hiking to EBC, we’ll provide you with a local registered trekking guide. Not only a registered guide, but we will also provide you with an experienced guide.

Our ultimate aim is to make you happy. If we make you happy, we think you’ll recommend your friends, relatives to us.

Can beginners hikers do EBC trek?

Yes, they can. Those who have physically fit and can uphill walk can walk for 5-6 hours each day, they are eligible for this trek. Base Camp Hike will support you to make a successful trek whether you’re a rocky trekker or experienced.

What is the best time of year to trek EBC?

The best time to visit EBC is Sep-Nov and Feb-May are the main trekking months when you’ll get fairly stable weather conditions, good visibility, and temps at Base Camp getting up to about -6°C. However, at this time, tourist traffic will be very high. If you wish to avoid this, Base Camp Hike can arrange your perfect time to hike.

How long should you train for EBC?

Since it is very high altitude hiking, it is required to have a train before a start trek. Training for Base Camp should include improving your cardio endurance, strength endurance. You should get comfortable while carrying a daypack uphill for long periods at a time. That’s why at least 8-10 weeks before your trek, you should begin hiking or taking long walks at least 1 day per week (focus on duration more than distance)

How to avoid altitude sickness while trekking?

Drink a minimum of 3 liters of water a day.

Eat hygienic food

Don’t stay outside of teahouses longtime

Use good clothes that warms up your body temperature

Trek steadily. Don’t try to skip the acclimatization days.

Take a Diamox (if any symptoms show up while strolling).

Drink a lot of Garlic Soup and other soups.

Don’t try caffeinated, alcoholic, and smoking items.

What document papers are needed?

Likewise, in other trekking in Nepal, you should have permits for the EBC trek. For the permit, you should have a valid passport, a tourist Visa, two passport-sized photographs. Along with this,  travel insurance is also necessary(optional) due to high elevation journeys.

Is there laundry service available during the hiking?

You’ll get laundry services in Lukla and In Namche Bazaar. It’s more expensive than city areas but it’s fortunate to get Laundry service in the Himalayas. Beyond Namche Bazaar, you’ll not get any laundry service. But  you’ll get a running water tap where you can hand-wash your clothes if it’s really necessary. Otherwise, it’s better to have laundry in Kathmandu than in the mountains.

How safe is EBC hiking?

Although it is high altitude trekking, it is a safer route than Annapurna Base Camp. No avalanches area such Like trekking to Annapurna Base Camp.

Base Camp Hike assures clients safety, security and satisfaction(3S).

We have a trained guide that can handle all obstacles for all types of trekking. All of the staff are professional in their work.

In order to  make it happen, our team starts trek by carrying all necessary first aid kits, necessary gear, and other related to trek.

In case, if trekkers get to a high altitude, our guide can make the best decision. It means if the condition is very critical, he will immediately contact for rescue.

Along with This, BASE CAMP HIKE used to provide Oximeters to our leader to regularly check the oxygen level of our guests. It’s boost trekkers confidence.

Is there wifi available on Everest?

Yes, WIFI is spreading all over Nepal. You will get internet access all over Khumbu, Everest. But it costs 5 to 10 dollars a day. In most places, there are internet providers that are called Everest Link.

What is the mode of transportation?

According to our 13 days itinerary, at airable in Nepal, we’ll use private transport mode to your hotel. From the hotel to the airport we’ll also use a private car.

To reach Lukla and get back to Kathmandu from Lukla, we’ll use a plane.

However, if you want to customize our itinerary we can use other transportation modes too. It means if you want to do ECB in 5 days, or tour EBC in a day, we can arrange your private helicopter too.

How long do I need to walk per day during the hike?

On average(approximate), you should walk 5 to 6 hours each day. During these walking hours, you will acclimatize properly. However, if you want to walk more than this, it might get altitude sickness.

Until 4000m, it’s easy to walk 5-6  hours. But beyond 4000m, we’ll walk 4 to 5 hours. Whilst we retrace our step to Lukla, we’ll walk more than 7 hours someday.

Where is Everest located?

Mount Everest is located on the border of the Himalayas country Nepal and Tibet(27°59’ North latitude, 86°55’ East longitudes). The south face of Everest lies in Nepal and the North face of Everest situated in Tibet.

Everest is situated in the Mahalangur Himalayan Range of Nepal. This Mahalangur Himalayan range is rich in the tallest mountain. Because it has 4 tallest mountains in the world.

Mt. Everest is known as Sagarmatha in the Nepali language. Tibetan identification is ‘Chomolungma’. It is also called the third pole. The peak derived its name from the land Surveyor-General ‘Sir George Everest’ who was the first person to locate the exact position of the peak.

In the Tibet side, Mt.Everest is situated in Tingri Country of the Xigaze area.

Everest Base Camp is the gateway for all the climbers that attempt to climb the highest summit.it is the most famous trekking location that holds a long history of pride, glory, and tragedy too. It will lead you to the best viewpoints on earth like Kala  Patthar (5555 m). Along with that, you will also be able to witness the unbelievable and magnificent view of Mt. Everest and other nearby mountains. This trek will give you a lifetime experience of the pictorial Khumbu valley.

If you have around2 weeks of holidays for Nepal, then you can do Everest Base Camp Trek for 12 days. A round flight from Lukla is the way to make Everest trek short. But we need to have around one day extra. If we can not fly out from Lukla at a written time because of the weather problems, then we need to wait for another day.

Yes, WIFI is spreading all over Nepal. You will get internet access all over Khumbu, Everest. But it costs 5 to 10 dollars a day. In most places, there are internet providers that are called Everest Link.

What is the mode of transportation?

According to our 13 days itinerary, at airable in Nepal, we’ ll use private transport mode to your hotel. From the hotel to the airport we’ ll also use a private car.

To reach Lukla and get back to Kathmandu from Lukla, we’ ll use a plane.

However, if you want to customize our itinerary we can use other transportation modes too. It means if you want to do ECB in 5 days, or tour EBC in a day, we can arrange your private helicopter too.

How long do I need to walk per day during the hike?

On average(approximate), you should walk 5 to 6 hours each day. During these walking hours, you will acclimatize properly. However, if you want to walk more than this, it might get altitude sickness.

Until 4000m, it’s easy to walk 5-6  hours. But beyond 4000m, we’ll walk 4 to 5 hours. Whilst we retrace our step to Lukla, we’ ll walk more than 7 hours someday.