Everest Base Camp trekking is a once in a lifetime experience. With an elevation of 5,634m and approximately 65km long from Lukla to EBC (130km around), you can fully experience the sublimation of nature with the promise of breathtaking icefalls, panoramic mountain views and massive glaciers. Besides the scenery, during the stay in villages and exploration in different monasteries, you will have the chance to have an in-depth understanding on the Sherpa’s unique way of living and deep linkage of their lives to the mountains.
Making the trek easy and convenient is always the top priority of any adventure enthusiasts. Visiting new place is itself a great challenge for adventurers. The new geography, the new environment, the new place offers the thrilling challenge to adventure seekers which is an important part of any adventure trip. But a great traveler always has a pre planned plans and tricks to tackle the challenges incurred during the traveling. The EBC itself is a challenging trek so before trying on this trek you should know different helpful trekking tips and tricks.
Trips you should know before EBC trek
Train Physically and Prepare Mentally for the Trek/Get Insurance
Physical fitness is the most essential thing for Everest Base Camp trek. Although Everest Base Camp is a moderate level trail, fitness can play a vital role in increasing self-esteem, energy, and stamina too. Also, it makes it easier to hike uphill and downhill in the Khumbu region. Moreover, the strong mentality is the key to any traveling. As we go to a high attitude the problems like altitude sickness can be felt so we can be prepared by exercising different fitness related activities for development of oxygen consumption in body. if you have less time and do not want to trek back to Lukla Everest base camp trek with heli fly-out is good option. In such option you will trek to Everest base camp then return to Kathmandu helicopter, which will save you time as well you can view Everest region from sky.
Note: (Travel Insurance is a great choice for travelers. Insurance is a simple term but can make a huge difference. Traveling 5000 meters above sea level can be risky sometimes. It also covers all the rescue expenses in case of an emergency.)
Pack Essential Gears and Bring Your Own Personal Item
One thing to keep in mind while traveling to Everest Base Camp trek is the essential gears. There is not compulsion of any technical gears although some of the gears are most for it. Let’s talk about some gears that you are recommended to carry during the trek. A good pair of shoes can make your trip comfortable and can also help you to prevent some minor injuries. It can also be warmer than other regular shoes. Always remember to pack warmer clothes for the low temperature like a down jacket, heavy fabric suits and so on. For unsure weathers always bring raincoats and windcheater jackets.
Bringing a portable charger or power bank can be a bravo move. A solar portable charger is the best option for charging your mobile phone. Don’t forget to bring a camera to capture every moment during the trek. Sunglasses, caps, trekking sticks, Oximeters, crampons, and other gears should be equipped according to the trekking difficulty level and condition.
Be known about Altitude Sickness and also the Symptoms of AMS
Altitude sickness can be very dangerous at higher altitudes. It’s an avoidable medical situation so try to avoid it through proper acclimatization and medical care. It happens mainly due to low level of oxygen in body.
Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) is the effect of the body being at a higher altitude. In the AMS period, victim has symptoms of dizziness, headaches, fatigue, heavy breath, loss of appetite, and nausea.
If such symptoms are seen in trekkers, they must be taken to the lower altitude as soon as possible.
Stay Hydrated – Drink Safe Water
Staying hydrated can help trekkers a lot during trekking. As we have to walk 4-7 hours daily there is slight chance of dehydration in body. Normally a person should drink 4-5 liters water on daily basis.
While drinking water always remember to drink safe drinking water only. On the way in trail, you may witness many water streams, taps and so on but those sources may not be applicable for drinking.
So, we suggest our travelers to use bottles with filters or water purification tablets.
Balance Your Diet – Eat Healthy Meals and Bring Your Favorite Treats
As like the drinking water also remember to balance your diet with healthy food stuffs. EBC trekking region has the widely diversified food consumption varieties in different tea houses and hotels. So always become a wise chooser while choosing your food.
As much as you can try to avoid the non veg items as they are carried by donkeys and porters which can be stale and unhealthy. Apart these things don’t forget to carry energy giving Choco bars.
Get Enough Rest and Sleep Well
Trekking to Everest needs a great physical strength. So, take and rest well for building confidence for walk of another day. Going to bed early can be helpful.If you stayed late at night, you can get enough rest for your body which can result to tiredness and fatigue.
Hire an Experienced Guide and Porter/ Book Your Trip from an Authorized Adventure Company
If you are thinking to making the trek to Everest memorable, we suggest you to hire a good guide and porter for your convenience. The guide can make the advance hotel booking and provide you with all the necessary information relating to trekking and in another hand, porter will carry your goods to the destination making your trek easy.
We also recommend you to book your trip from an authorized adventure company. Preparing permits, TIMS, booking tickets might be a problem for many travelers remarkably travel companies can be cure for it. If you need a trust-able adventure company Adventure Vision Treks and Travels is always with you
Everest Base Camp lies at an elevation of 5380m above sea level, shows such amazing and spectacular landscape of particular views of the world’s tallest mountains. The EBC trek is one of the world-famous in the world of medium / high difficulty as it is challenging and that can be performed in 12 – 14 days. The trek start and finishes in Lukla and It takes around 7 days to ascend, 3 days for acclimatization and 3-4 days to descend the accommodation is mainly in teahouses and food is cooked by the locals.
How long does it take to trek Everest Base Camp?
There are 51 Km to go
in order to reach Everest Base Camp. The starting point is at 3000mts above sea
level and you’ll get to climb 2400mts to reach base camp at 5365mts.
Typically, the trek to
the Everest takes about 12 days to complete the round trip, 8 days to ascend
and 4 ways to descend.
Is trek to Everest base camp hard?
There are 51 Km to go
in order to reach Everest Base Camp. The starting point is at 3000mts above sea
level and you’ll get to climb 2400mts to reach base camp at 5365mts.
The walk is around 15 Km per day for about 2 weeks, you should know that the surface is not flat and there are many ups and downs. So, to be clear you’ll end up walking 4 to 8 hours a day for 12 days with an In between 1 or 2 days for acclimatization
The difficulty of Everest Base camp should not be so hard, and you don’t need to be superfit to be able to reach the base camp, however, the altitude makes it quite though and the weight on you back influences a lot. If being fit enough you should be able to do this hole trek carrying your own backpack, In case you’re not porters will make it easier.
Which is the Best time for Everest base camp trekking?
There are 2 great seasons for trekking to Everest Base Camp those are the Pre-monsoon and Post monsoon
Pre-monsoon from February to May is the most advisable, the weather should be stable and mostly dry, that is great for trekking, March could also be good as the landscapes and the view are spectacular. April gets quite busy. Everest base camp trekking in spring.
May to August MOSSON time not advisable there is a lot of rain, it gets impossible to trek and the views are not the best during this time of the year.
Post – monsoon late September to November, this is the period that will normally provide better views and the best landscape compared to the rest of the year. Also is the best time to hike the Gokyo Lakes but beware the time is colder. It is most advisable to do it in September. October can get packed and some people get frustrated with the freezing water pipes. Trek to Everest base camp in autumn.
From December to February is also possible but not recommended, cold temperatures can reach up to -30ªC at night! Trekking with a lot of snow could cause passes to get and the risk gets higher
Can you trek Everest base camp without a guide?
Can you trek to Everest Base Camp
on your own?
Yes, actually you can do
it 3 different ways. With a travel
agency, tour guide or solo.
1.- You can buy a package from a travel-tour agency is always an easy and a great option especially if you are not confident you can be alone and unassisted on the treks, also all logistics trekking permits, transports will be taken care of, but of course it’s the most expensive option. We suggest booking your package with trekking for the safety reasons.
2.- In Kathmandu you can found porters and guides easily in pretty much any agency, they can assist you to organize and gather the staff you need depending on your needs. You can trek by hiring a guide only from Kathmandu. But there is a chance of fraud guides. If the guide does not belong to any agency then you may face problems to contact them if they left you or got a discussion during the trek.
3.- Doing it independently will be the cheaper option, although it needs more planning, and the purchasing of external transportation of Plane, Bus, or jeep from Kathmandu to Lukla.
Also, trekking permits need to be handled, if you’re confident enough to be alone on the treks this is a great way to save up some money, and the rest is quite easy to follow everyone stays in the same town although you can find many tea houses for accommodation and no booking is needed. But if you are traveling in the best season(autumn/spring) the chance of teahouse overbooked is very high. if you feel sick or any other problems in the Himalaya you may lose your life because of being alone. We don’t suggest you for solo traveling. Safety always comes in first for saving some money you may lose your life.
How much does it cost to trek Everest Base Camp?
Depending on how you decide to trek the EBC is around how much it is going to cost you, also it depends a lot on you’re traveling style, whether you are travel on a budget or on a more luxury style.
Independent from around $600 USD on a tight budget
With Porters and Guides Help around $850- $1000 USD
Travel / Tour Agency $1000- $2000 USD depending on the number of people, and travel style (Luxurious or Backpacker
Which permits do I need to have in order to trek the EBC?
You need to have 2
permits, the National Park Entry is available at Kathmandu or Monjo and the other
one in Lukla
Sagarmatha National Park Entry Permit $30 USD + 13% Government tax
Local Permit in Lukla (2000 NPR) $20 USD
TIMS – Trekkers information Management System Nepal $10 / 20 USD
How much does it cost to trek Everest Base Camp if I do it Independently?
What would be my daily expenses?
If you want to have enough money to do it on your own, and don’t worry that much about your spending is around $40 USD per day should be enough money for food, water, tea, snacks and accommodation. So for trekking the most popular way in 12 days you’ll need to take at least $500.Plus don’t forget about how you’ll be getting there flights are always more expensive.
Permits $70
12-15 days $40*15 $600
*EBC Total daily cost $30 – 40
Food $25 (3*8)
Water $2-3
Accommodation $1-2 low season $2-5 high season
Snacks $2-3
Extras $2-3
What are Everest Base Camp Daily Expenses?
Showering and Charing?
Once on trek Food on
Everest Base Camp Trek it’s about $25 a day for 3 good meals (Breakfast, Lunch
& Dinner) Around $8 each (8*3)=$25
Breakfast is usually heavy and there are plenty of options, you’ll find omelets, pancakes, porridge, French toast & a wide range of Tibetan bread , just have in mind Coffee is expensive in case you can live without it is recommended to take your own.
For lunch you can find
momos, sandwiches, bread or a soup.
At Dinner, there will be many caloric dishes with huge portions such as spaghetti with cheese Dahl, potatoes rice, if you don’t see something on the menu you can just ask!
For snacks you can
find many snicker bars, cake, and pastries, mars rolls are also available at
tea houses also you can find some apples on the way.
*Electric /solar
showers are available at most places but the water is not so hot, take care
otherwise you could get sick, there are also gas showers at $4-$6.
*Charging – There are no plugs to charge batteries on any rooms, usually you have to pay per charging hour in communal areas.
Is it safe to drink water in the Everest?
How expensive is the water?
No, it is not safe to
drink tap water, mineral water will be available for you to buy on the trail,
be aware it is going to be quite expensive (probably like 10 times higher than
in Kathmandu) Water starts at 100 NPR $1 for 1.5L and 400 NPR $4 once you reach
Gorakshep. It is advisable to use purification pills as a cheaper and more
comfortable option.
Will I need a porter for my trek? How much do porters Charge?
That is up to you, if
you feel you’ll be able to fully enjoy the trek without any weight on you and
more comfortable walking by not carryings a heavy bag, then go ahead at the
same time this improves the income of the local communities. They usually
charge around $20 USD a day, prices are usually agreed before.
Although be considered and do not take to more kg that you would actually carry. An average porter can take from 22 Kg – 30 KG max including their own backpack, so it is advisable not to take more than 20 kg of gear and equipment. If you are booking from a trekking agency in Kathmandu then they will provide required numbers of porters as per need.
Insurance for Everest Base Camp Trek?
Having an insurance,
it is very important on any trek, especially on any high ones, it doesn’t
really matter you are always at risk and you never know what can go wrong
Altitude sickness is very common, and if you get injured or sick you will have
to be evacuated by helicopter which is very expensive. Not every insurance
cover extreme activity so it’s very important to always read the small letters
in order to be properly cover
Packing Tips / Things to bring / buy before trekking Everest Base Camp
Water is very expensive to take the most convenient option to sterilizing water
Take a buff of headwear so your neck and face will be protected from sunburn, wind and any type of weather.
Warm Sleeping Bag and a liner
Hat, scarf, and mittens
Sunglasses, sunscreen
To charge any electronic device you will have to pay, so quite recommendable to charge them all with a portable charger
Wet wipes are quite handy specially if it gets cold or if it’s quite expensive to shower many people would shower on them.
Hand sanitizer cleaner will very handy to clean your hands in case you get hungry
Microfiber towel so recommended as it dries so fast and doesn’t weight that much
Headlamps! Even most of the trek is during daytime, electricity most of the time is not always on tea houses during the night
Waterproof / Windproof / Rain jacket one of the most important elements and wearing with a thermal layer underneath
**Many clothes and gear are for sale in
Kathmandu and Pokhara so don’t worry to much in case you forget to pack
something!
Are there any ATM on the Everest Base Camp?
There are only two
places where you will find ATM’s that is Lukla and Namche Bazaar
How can I avoid getting altitude Sickness and ensure good acclimatization?
Everest Base Camp is an extremely high altitude trek, you should ensure a good acclimatization by drinking lots of water and acclimatize every day , your guide can help you how to do that. Take enough rest before starting the journey and just in case you’re not feeling good start descending,
Suggestions
I personally suggest you book the Everest base camp trekking package from a legal trekking agency in Nepal for making your holiday safe and memorable. Everest is the dream of every traveler and does not make your dream destination worse just to save a few hundred dollars. Consult your trip planner and guide about what to bring? Think about safety first then only money. Read experience of Everest trek of previous travelers and try to do what they suggest. You can read more about Everest base camp treks facts on our previous blog.
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Everest Base camp trek
Mt Everest Base Camp Nepal
Everest base camp trekking trail is world popular trekking destination always and forever. You will reach 5364m from sea level. Do you want to see Mt Everest and want to be at the top of the world? Mt Everest base camp trekking package will be your good choice. Normally if you do not have previous experience on Himalaya you can complete EBC trek via Lukla in 15 days. But if you have some previous experience on walking/hiking in the Himalaya or you are regular hikers you can complete on 10 days. Do not want to trek down to Lukla just want to reach Everest base camp? if so you can choose Everest Base camp trek and fly out by helicopter. Or Simply 01 day Everest base camp Helicopter tour, if you do not like to walk.
Itinerary
Classic 14/15 Days EBC Trek
Day 01: Welcome to Kathmandu.
Day 02: Explore Kathmandu valley and prepare for the trek
Day 03: Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla and trek to Phakding
Day 04: Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar
Day 05: Acclimatization day at Namche Bazaar
Day 06: Trek from Namche Bazaar to Tengboche
Day 07: Trek from Tengboche to Dingboche
Day 08: Acclimatization day at Dingboche
Day 09: Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche
Day 10: Trek from Lobuche to Everest Base Camp through Gorak Shep
Day 11: Trek from EBC to Kalapatther , then Pheriche
Day 12: Trek from Pheriche to Namche Bazaar
Day 13: Trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla
Day 14: Early morning scenic flight back to Kathmandu. Exploration day in Kathmandu valley
Day 15: Departure
10 Days Heli Flyout
Day01: Arrival in Kathmandu, Welcome dinner, O/n at Hotel / trek preparation
Day 02: Fly to Lukla (2800m) and trek to Phakding (2650)
Day 03: Trek to Namche (3440m)
Day 04: Acclimatization rest day
Day 05: Trek to Thyangboche (3800m)
Day 06: Trek to Dingboche (4360m)
Day 07: Trek to Lobuche (4930m)
Day 08: Trek to Gorak Shep (5288m) Excursion to Everest base camp (5545m)
Day 09: Climb Kalapathar – Gorakh Shep and Kathmandu by helicopter
Day 10: Trip ends / Departure
02 Days Everest Base Camp Tour By Heli
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu
Day 02: Early in the morning take helicopter flight upto Everest base camp and fly back to Kathmandu. Sightseeing in Kathmandu after lunch. Departure to your country in Evening or join any other tour activities like jungle safari tour, Kathmandu Pokhara tour, Lumini sightseeing tour.
Best Time To Trek
Everest base camp can be trek through out the year except monsoon. But Autumn and Spring are best seasons to trek Everest. Not only Mt Everest these are the best seasons to trek Himalayas.
Trek in Autumn
For Autumn, when the monsoon and before the cold sets in, this time is perfect to trek if you’re searching for the bird’s eye view of the mountains. The sky is clear with lush plants shimmering underneath the mild sunshine. though the snow is a smaller amount than that of the Spring season, Mt. Everest Base camp trek in this season is the best time for the crystal clear view. The temperature is perfect additionally – not hot hot throughout the day and durably cool at nighttime. autumn is additionally best-known by festival season in Nepal therefore, you’ll be able to enjoy your Mt. Everest trip in addition with festivals like Dashin, Tihar.
Everest Base Camp Trek in Spring
For Spring, the winter is just ended, the sky is clear and also the mountain tips lined by snow. It’s a decent selection for trekking in Mount Everest at this season. Hills higher than 3,500m, they’d be all coated by snow. There could also be short showers, however most of the days are warm and sunny. Mount Everest Base trekking in spring is usually recommended for you if you wish to get pleasure from totally iced Everest in-front of your eye :).
2. Annapurna Base camp trek
Annapurna base camp trek is also world familiar trekking route which goes up to 4310m from sea level. This trekking route is in choice of very traveler as you can feel the same experience of Everest base camp trekking by traveling less and completing less altitude. You can complete the Annapurna base camp trek without having previous experience of Himalaya trekking also. Normally 10 to 13 days trekking package are popular by walking 8 to 4 hours daily. If you do not want to hike down then you can complete ABC trek by helicopter fly out in 08 days.
Mt Annapurna Base Camp
Itinerary
Classic 13 Days
Day 01: Welcome to Kathmandu.
Day 02: Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara
Day 03: Drive from Pokhara to Nayapul, and trek to Tikhedhunga
Day 04: Trek from Tikhedhunga to Ghorepani
Day 05: Poon Hill Hike and trek to Tadapani
Day 06: Trek from Tadapani to Sinuwa
Day 07: Trek from Sinuwa to Deurali
Day 08: Trek from Deurali to Annapurna Base Camp through MBC
Day 09: Trek from ABC to Bamboo
Day 10: Trek from Bamboo to Jhinu Danda
Day 11: Trek from Jhinu Danda to Pokhara
Day 12: Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu
Day 13: Departure
Short 10 Days
Day 01: Welcome to Nepal
Day 02: Flight from Kathmandu – Pokhara, drive to Nayapul and trek to Ghandruk
Day 09: Half day sightseeing in Pokhara and flight back to Kathmandu
Day 10: Final Departure
3. Everest Base camp Gokyo Lake Trek
IF you are adventure seekers and want more adventure then Everest base camp trek. Everest Base camp and Gokyo lake trek can be your best choice. This trek is categorized as challenging trekking as you have to trek Chola Pass(5420m). This package is a combination of 2 trekking packages EBC trek and Gokyo lake trek. Normally you can complete this trek in 16 days.
4. Everest Three Passes Trek
Everest three passes trekking is for those trekkers who want ultimate adventure in Khumbu region (Everest region). This is only for those travelers who want to challenge themselves and want to gain a high level of adventure. This trekking route can be strenuous for even for seasonal trekkers. The package is also known by Everest high pass trekking which covers all top passes in Everest. Cho-La Pass (5,420m) , Kangma La Pass (5,535m) and Renjo La Pass (5,340m). Some Travelers consider 3 passes trek is even more adventurous than Island peak climbing. This trekking can be completed in 20 to 22 days if you have a high level of fitness as well as the strong determination of trekking in Nepal Himalaya.
5. Kathmandu Pokhara Lumbini Chitwan Tour
Lumbini Peace stupa
This tour package is sometimes known as by best tour package in Nepal. This combines all popular tourist destinations of Nepal. Kathmandu is the capital city and city of world heritage site with thousands of temples and stupas to explore. Pokhara is the dream city of Himalaya travelers. Lumbini is the birthplace of Lord Buddha with hundreds of Buddhist sites to explore. Chitwan is popular for various activities like Jungle safari, Tharu culture watch, one horn rhino watching and research, bird watching and many more. Kathmandu Pokhara Chitwan and Lumbini tour package can be explored from min 09 days to max 14 days.
6. Ghorepani Poonhill and Ghanruk village trek
If you want to trek in the Himalaya and want to taste the adventure in Himalaya. But do not have enough time, enough previous experience or you think your health does not allow you to trek in the Himalaya. Poon hill trekking trail is easiest trekking route in Annapurna region which allows you to view the panoramic view of Annapurna mountain range and Dhaulagiri mountain range. Ghorepani Poon Hill trek is very easy trekking trail and can be completed on 04 days from Pokhara.
Trekkers at Poon Hill
Itinerary
08 Days Kathmandu Poon Hill Ghandruk, Pokhara
Day 01: Welcome to Kathmandu valley. Day 02: Early morning scenic Drive to Pokhara. Day 03:Today early morning after breakfast we drive to Nayapul and then trek to Tikhedhunga. Day 04:Trek from Tikhedhunga to Ghorepani. Day 05:Early morning hike to Poonhill. Enjoy the Himalayas view along with sunshine and then Trek to Ghandruk. Day 06: Trek from Ghandruk to Pokhara. Day 07:Early morning scenic Drive back to Kathmandu. Day 08:We assist you from hotel to airport. Farewell.
Day 01: Today early morning after breakfast we drive to Nayapul and then trek to Tikhedhunga. Day 02: Trek from Tikhedhunga to Ghorepani. Day 03:Trek from Ghorepani to Ghandruk. Day 04:Trek from Ghandruk to Pokhara.
7. Mardi Himal base camp trek
Mt Mardi Base camp trek is considered truly a hidden treasure in the Annapurna region. This route is new and least traveled route in Annapurna region so not a crowded route. If you are adventure lover and want to explore the beauty of the Annapurna region in a different way then the normal traveler its perfect choice. You will spend your holiday in the Himalaya as a local people if you choose Mardi Himal base camp trekking. This route can be completed in 10 to 12 days.
8. Annapurna Circuit Trek
Annapurna circuit trekking or Annapurna round trekking is complete trekking package to explore all the faces of Annapurna region. You will travel around the Mt Annapurna region. This trekking trail is for those adventure junkies who want to explore the beauty of Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Mt Fishtail and more than 100 more mountains. Annapurna circuit trek can be completed in 19 to 24 days. Or if you have less time mini or short Annapurna circuit trekking can be the option. On mini circuit trekking route, you will fly back to Pokhara from Jomsom. Mini circuit trekking in Annapurna region can be completed on 14 to 16 days.
Annapurna Mount range
9. Upper Mustang Trekking
Upper Mustang is a forbidden kingdom which needs a special permit to enter. The upper Mustang trekking trails is a combination of adventure, natural beauty exploration and history and culture exploration of Mustang people. This trek can be completed in 15 to 20 days.
10. Dhaulagiri Circuit Trekking
Dhaulagiri circuit trekking is one of the most adventurous trekking trails in Nepal. This trail offers the scenic view of mountains in the Annapurna region. Dhaulagiri is the eighth highest mountain in the world. The main attraction of this route is the French pass(5360m) and Thapa pass. This fascinating trekking destination is famous for its exotic beauty of nature along with the cultural taste of various ethnic groups of Highlanders. For this trekking, you must have previous experience of trekking in High Altitude. As well you need a highly experienced trekking guide. Some call the team of trekking guides and porters who work for Dhaulagiri circuit trekking as Gorilla trekking team. As they need to be a team of highly experienced guys with high energy like Gorilla (fighter). The trek can be completed in 17 to 20 days.
Method of Selection Used
Previous travelers choice
Government policies for selected routes
Trekking agency votes on social media
Availability of travel resources on routes like hotels and tea house for accommodation
Everest base camp trekking in Autumn means trekking to Everest base camp in September, October , November and December . You can choose any dates from September to December for Everest trek in Autumn. We suggest you to choose from last week of September or first week of October this year because the greatest festival of Nepali people Dashin starts on 5th October. You can enjoy Dashain festival with your Everest base camp trek.
Mt Everest base camp trek is always a dream project of every adventure lovers. This route is a world popular trekking route as listed by a lonely planet. Everest base camp trekking is popular because of the various region which I will discuss on our next blog. This blog will provide you a complete guide about EBC trekking in Autumn.
Trekkers in Everest region during Autumn
Why trek EBC in Autumn, not at other times?
Everest base camp trekking in Autumn is considered as best time for clear crystal view of Himalaya. As the weather is clear on Autumn. The temperature is very good for walking . Due to clear weather its easy for hiking at that time. Autumn is September, October and November if you look on weather calendar. But if you look on Nepal trekking period (calendar) Autumn season will start from first week of September and will ends on second week of December. The best season for trekking in Everest region Nepal are Autumn and Spring. On only on Everest , these two season are best for trekking every region on the Himalayas of Nepal.
I already mentioned above the greatest festival of Nepali people falls on autumn. So, you can combine your adventure trip with cultural festival tour during autumn. Not only that festival several others festival like Tihar, Chad, Udauli Parba also falls on Autumn.
The weather is clear in most days so the problem of Kathmandu Lukla flight cancellation due to weather is very few in Autumn.
How to Plan Everest Base camp Trekking for Autumn?
If you are planning for holiday in Autumn, I suggest to choose Everest base camp this year. You will get a chance to create a history by reaching on the top of the world Mt Everest base camp (5,364m). For make your trekking fun and secure try to consider following points.
Book EBC Trek in Autumn package through trekking agency, so they will manage all thing on the Himalaya, you just relax and have fun
Choose trekking which is government registered so no chance of fraud
Try to choose a trusted trekking agency which has previous experience on managing trekking on the Himalayas, so they can customize your trip with the cost
Focus on quality the cost, you are planning Mt Everest base camp trek (Top o the world), this is your life experience. So, spend some more hundreds which will make your trip quality and secure.
You must take trekking guide with you, to make your trek secure from various emergencies which can occur on the Himalayas.
start walking or some small physical exercise at least before a month so you can walk at least 5 hours a day in Himalaya.
Download google map offline of Everest region so you will know more about that place during the trek, you can see routes, hotels, peaks nearby you during the trek.
Make proper trekking gear list for Everest trekking, read travel hacks
Lukla Airport During Everest Base camp trek in Autumn
Cost and duration for Everest base camp trek
The normal trekking route for Everest can be completed in 14 days with 1 day arrival and 1 day departure and there will be 2 days acclimatization in Everest region for minimizing the risk of high altitude sickness. That means you will walk for 9 days which is actual trekking days. If you have previous experience of walking in Himalaya and you feel that you will not need rest you can remove those 2 acclimatization days. But if you are new on the Himalaya walking we suggest you to take acclimatization during trek.
Cost depends on where you are going to stay in Kathmandu and which class of hotel/tea house your trekking company is going to provide during trek. The cost also depends on what you are going to eat during your trek. Some trekking agencies excludes the cost for your meals so you can choose by yourself what you want to eat. But if you are choosing deluxe package they will include the cost of meals also and they will provide the meals as per health concern and previous experience of travelers what they can eat in Himalaya.
The normal cost for Everest base camp trek in September or October or November or December 2019 will be 1150 USD. Which includes trekking guide , porter, tims cost, Kathmandu Lukla both way flight, private transportation for airport pick up and drop and 3 star hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast and tourist standard tea house in Everest region. Additional 150 to 200 USD for meals.
Deluxe Everest base camp trek in Autumn: 1900 USD this includes all the facilities above with meals and porter for every traveler as well as seasonal fruits every day. American breakfast all day, 5-star accommodation in Kathmandu.
