Last Updated on February 1, 2019 by Treks Planner Nepal
Everest base camp trek is one of the most adventurous and famous challenging trek in Khumbu, Nepal. The Everest region (Khumbu) is one of the most popular destinations for tourists. It is famous for amazing and eye-catching mountain peaks and its friendly inhabitants; the Sherpa’s. They are polite and loyal and the good is that most of the Sherpa below 50 years age understands good English and even speak fluently. It is one of the most popular trekking routes in Himalayas and every year visited by thousands of trekkers and tourists. Trekkers usually fly from Kathmandu to Lukla airport in order to save time energy. Trekking to Lukla is possible. There are no roads from Kathmandu to Lukla and as a result, the only method of transporting large and heavy goods is by plane. It was once recorded that, more than 40 thousands tourists and visitors trek from lukla airport to Everest base camp in a year. The trek apart exploring the Everest, offers you huge opportunity to the splendid picturesque of the mountains above 8k meters like Nuptse, Lothse, Makalu, Choyu, etc. You can experience the wide range of beauties of nature and pearl like shining mountains which will steal your words to admire and praise the destiny.
The climbers (trekkers) from Lukla they trek upward to Sherpa capital Namche Bazaar (3440metres) following the Dudh Koshi River. To reach the village, which is the central hub of area it takes about two days, usually at here trekkers allow a day rest for acclimatization. Before another rest for acclimatization they then travel another two days to Dingboche (4260metres). Another two days take them reach to Everest Base Camp through Gorakshep, the flat field below Kalapatthar (5545 meters). During the trek you will get opportunity to feel the wide ranges of new experiences.
You will also get an opportunity to visit UNESCO listed world heritage site i.e. Sagarmatha National Park. The overwhelming and warm hearted hospitality of Sherpa’s reflecting their own tradition, rites and rituals and lifestyle will surely feel and experience you as like never before. Apart these, the eyes-tickling and breathtaking view of natural beauty, wide variety of flora and fauna will feel you like surrounded by natural resources in the lap of Himalayas. This may be plus-point and beneficial to nature admirers and lovers. Apart all these, you need to follow the following instructions before trekking Everest Base Camp. Some of them are as listed below;
. You must be physically fit and healthy: If you are planning to trek Everest Base Camp, the most important factor is good health. If you have any kind of disease or you are heart patient then you mustn’t think of trekking because as you have to climb high and have to walk more you may get life threatening problem. So better avoid it and instead enjoy the lower camp up to your ease.
. When to go: The best season for trekking are dry and warm seasons, March-June and September-November. During these times the climate and temperature is suitable and clear for better experience.
. Necessary Gears and Essentials: The main required essential gears are comfortable hiking boots, sleeping bags, and few changes of clothes for changeable temperatures. For cold weather, hiking pants, thermals, gloves, a warm inner jacket and a windproof / waterproof jacket are essential. Likewise, some other necessary equipment is hiking stick, waterproof cases, bandages, a headlamps, water purification supplies and cameras.
. Experiences: For trekking peaks, summiting and climbing a mountain of 5,650-6,500meters, it is important to have some climbing experience. Few experiences and habituate of climbing is necessary for those high altitudes trekking.
.Suppliers: To make your trekking easier, carry only what you needed. Left the unnecessary heavy luggage’s to avoid difficulties. Make sure you are carrying the required supplements required for you only.
. Required permits: You will face several police checkpoints; park officers can check your permit at any time. So get sure you carry all your necessary documents and required permits to avoid disturbance and trouble and never try to discuss with them.
. Trekking guides: As you are going to experience all these for the first time, you need qualified and experienced climbing guides for trekking to insure better experience. So whatever you tend to do first consult and follow your climbing guide instructions.
. Responsible Trekking: You must follow all the instructions carefully. You should maintain well discipline in team for better cooperation. Don’t throw the waste materials haphazardly.
. Be Vegetarian: As because of no-killing policy in Sagarmatha National Park, you won’t get fresh non-veg. food items, if you do get it might be days junk and older. So for stable, safe and good health, eat the local vegetarian foods (rice with paddy soup) which are high source of protein and energy. As they local have a saying; ‘Daal Vaat Power, remain 24 hour’’.
All apart is that after proper management you will experience and feel the best and memorable trek ever. The mighty high and shining mountains assure you feel what the world is apart crowd and populated urbanization. The peace and pleasure around the surrounding make you feel like the presence of heaven. The magnificent aids and attempts by you during your trek and trip remain as your historical, Cherish able and memorable moments of life. Once a born, you will feel as if like your eyes have tackled all the beauty of nature and localities which make you relay, cherish and enjoy with your adventurous memorable moments. The awesome land of snow peaks, Sherpa’s and their cooperative and friendly behavior, yaks and yetis, monasteries and mantras and many more will make you feel and assure your trek worth recommendable and admirable.
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