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5 things you must know before you trek the Everest Base Camp

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5 things you must know before you trek the Everest Base Camp

 

The Everest Base Camps are two different base camps on the opposite sides of Mount Everest - the South Base Camp that happens to be in Nepal and the North Base Camp that is in Tibet.

Trekking to the Everest Base Camp, the foot of the world’s highest mountain, Mt. Everest is an adventure that only a few dares to undertake. The challenging hikes at an ascend of 17590’ and the mesmerizing landscapes are worth all the pains by the end of the day. The trek takes a standard 12 days and should be well planned in advance to get the most out of it since it is challenging both physically and mentally.

We tell you five important facts about the Everest Base Camp trek that does not just make it easier for the first-time trekkers but also makes it an enjoyable experience as a whole.

5 important things to know about the Everest Base Camp Trek

  1. Required fitness levels

It would be wrong to label Everest Base Camp Trek as a technical trek. For the same reason, it does not even require any professional grade fitness levels. The trek is often graded as a moderately difficult one and can be undertaken by anyone with a basic level of fitness. However, a good training plan, a few weeks before the trek will not just make it much easier but enjoyable as well.

  1. The Time required to complete the trek

A standard time taken to complete the Everest Base Camp Trek is 12 days which involves trekking a long distance of 130 km which is a round trip. The 12 days are divided into eight days of upward journey to the Everest Base camp and four days to get back to the starting point. The other way it can be seen is nine days of trekking and three days of acclimatization with short trekking.

  1. The Right time to trek

There are two popular times to take up the Everest Base Camp Trek, one is between October and November which happens to be the fall season and the other is between April and May, the spring season. While the fall season offers clear skies and magnificent scenery to the visitors, the spring season is often regarded as an ideal time to summit the Everest when the valleys are covered in beautiful flowers and there is lush green all around. So if you do not wish to miss the peak season in the ecstatic Himalayas, the only wise thing you need to do is to book well in advance.

  1. Accommodation and Expenses

Restaurants and lodges are the most famous forms of accommodation in the Khumbu region. Even though the country is quite cheap in terms of currency value, accommodation can get dearer at higher altitudes and during popular trekking seasons. Most of the restaurants and lodges only accept Nepalese currency so be prepared for it. On average, expenses for a day can range from anywhere between 1000 and 1500 per person. This includes expenses for meals and accommodation.

  1. Hiring a porter or a guide

While hiring a porter or not is your personal choice, hiring a guide is highly recommended. They do not just explain to you about the history and significance of a place but also guide you about short cuts and the right paths at night. They are also a great help if you fall sick or have any other kind of discomfort on the trail. The guides can comfortably speak and understand English as well as the local languages which are an immense advantage to the trekkers. Remember every time you hire a porter or a guide, you are directly aiding livelihood of a poor family in the region.

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