Things To Know Before Trekking To Everest Base Camp

In Nepal, you can do one of the best treks in the world such as the Everest Base Camp trek and the Annapurna Base Camp trek. Everest Base Camp is famous for its spectacular scenery, lush rhododendron forests, moraine, breathtaking mountain views, glaciers, monasteries, and beautiful villages. Everest Base Camp Trek is an exciting trek that allows you to explore the Sagarmatha National Park. This trek offers breathtaking views of beautiful mountains like Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Lhotse, Mount Everest, and neighboring peaks. Kala Patthar, Namche Bazaar, Tengboche Monastery, Dingboche, Lukla, and Gorakshep are rest stops en route to the park. There are so many things to consider, but here is a list of some things to know before doing the Everest Base Camp Trek.

Cost of Everest Base Camp                                       

The cost of trekking to Everest Base Camp depends on many things like the number of days, the route, the tour company you choose to travel to, and their services. There is no exact figure for the cost of the Everest Base Camp trip. Everest base camp prices can be divided into three categories: standard travel, economy travel, and luxury travel. Economy travel is the cheapest while luxury travel is the most expensive.

Permits

Everest Base Camp Trek permits cost:

. Entry permits to Sagarmatha National Park

. Entry permits to Khumbu Rural Municipality

You can get an entry permit to Sagarmatha National Park from the Nepal Tourism Board in Kathmandu. It costs NRS 3,000 for other citizens and for citizens of SAARC countries, the fee is NRS 1,500. Similarly, a permit to enter Khumbu and Lukla villages can be obtained by paying NRs. 2000.

Best time/season to Trek to Everest Base Camp

The best time for trekking to Everest Base Camp is in autumn (September to November) and spring (March to May).

Going to EBC during these times is the best decision. The weather is clear to see the beautiful mountains. The footpath remains in good condition throughout. You can also do it in winter but it will be very cold and unpredictable. Don’t make a plan to trip during monsoon, because it is a bad time to visit Everest Base Camp.

Route to EBC from Kathmandu

The EBC trek starts in Kathmandu and ends in Kathmandu. The trek starts from Lukla, once you arrive at Lukla airport from Kathmandu. It is an exciting experience to fly in Lukla. From Lukla, the trail winds classic trail through Phakding, Namche Bazar, to Kala Patthar. It usually takes 14 days to complete the trek. However, you can customize the trek according to your budget and preferences.

Things to carry

When preparing for a trip to Everest Base Camp, things to carry can be overwhelming. You may get confused about things and end up carrying something that is not necessary or something that is missing. Below is a list of gear and equipment for the Everest Base Camp Trek. In fact, the list is good for most travelers. But you can consider your own packing list based on your preferences and time of year.

Hiking shirt, hiking pants, fleece jacket, waterproof jacket, hat, beanies, warm neck, underwear, and top, hiking boots, pair of warm hiking socks, Sleeping bag, backpack, plastic bag, hiking boots, raincoat, towel, sunglasses, trekking pole, water bottle, camera, chargers, lamps, spare batteries, personal first aid kit, and toiletries.

Guides and Porter

One of the most frequently asked questions about trekking to Everest Base Camp is "Should I hire a guide or not? Well, that's your choice; you can hire them or do it yourself. If you ask us, we recommend that you take a local guide and local transporter for your trek to Everest Base Camp. They will enrich your travel experience and in addition, they will handle things like booking accommodation and communicating with locals for you.

Carry Nepali Currency

It is important to carry Nepali currency with you because it helps in your travel. You can buy and order food from your local tea house. This is very important if you are traveling alone because you will have to manage all of your hands. You can exchange money at the airport or at currency exchange offices.

Insurance

Insurance is very important because you will have to fight or climb higher than 5500m. Be sure to purchase a good insurance policy that covers altitudes above 5000m and coverage such as emergency evacuation and medical emergencies. You never know what happens in the mountains, altitude sickness can cause serious problems. So, yes, you need to buy travel insurance. Some travel agencies have made it mandatory to have insurance.

No hunting in Sagarmatha National Park

Sagarmatha National Park is one of the 10 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Nepal. It is home to many animals including Himalayan monal, Himalayan black bear, snow leopard, red panda, and musk deer. There are more than 118 species of birds in this national park. Sagarmatha National Park is a park for wildlife on such a scale. You can see wild animals, but hunting is prohibited here. The government of Nepal has banned the illegal hunting of wild animals in the national park.

In Conclusion: If you are making a plan to trek to Everest Base Camp then these are the main things that you must consider or know before trekking to Everest Base Camp.

Location: Kanti Path, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal

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