All the other books i have read on this topic glossover bodily functions, and trekking hazards but not s. Everest panorama, trek to everest base camp, trekking in. But today, the trek to everest base camp has become an achievable goal for people from all walks of life who want a glimpse of the worlds highest peak. Everest base camp trek by intrepid travel bookmundi. And we have lots of departures for everest base camp group tours. Everest base camp trek trekking package in nepal with best. Everest base camp small group tour from lhasa adventures. The everest base camp trek can be considered a little difficult in comparison to other treks.
Stay energised with three hearty meals a day freshly prepared by our. The trek allows the old foot path that wander along panoramic riverbank, terraced field. How to trek to everest base camp trekking to everest. However, just because one has decided to pursue a lifes dream doesnt mean one will return home with a trip of a lifetime. The himalayas is an extremely hostile environment with unpredictable alpine weather, wild terrain, sheer drops and lifethreatening altitudes. Cheapbudget everest base camp trek trekking in nepal. While we travel to the everest base camp area, we do not visit the climbing camp out of respect for the climbers health and privacy. Everest base camp trek is a trek that begins from lukla to approach the mt. Travelers swarm to tibet in their thousands every year just to catch a glimpse of mount everest, the worlds highest mountain. Everest base camp trek is without a doubt, one of the most renowned travel destinations in the world.
However, considering the high altitude and arduous travel routes to everest base camp, it is not so safe for tourists who are too old or too young, say above 80 or below the age of 7. Trekking guide to the everest region of nepal, including lukla to everest base camp, treks to gokyo and the three passes trek. With the magnificent annapurna range and legendary mt. Located in the southwest of tibet, everest base camp, also known as ebc, is the first base camp of mount everest, opened in the 1920s, and generally the farthest place where the tourist travelers in tibet can reach. Mount everest and the khumbu glacier in sagarmatha national park. My 12day trek to everest base camp with trek nepal intl was my first forage into high. From how to best acclimatise to what to expect, make sure you read our everest base camp trek guide first. Everest base camp trek trekking package in nepal with. Best time to visit everest base camp responsible travel. The kalapattar 5555 m is the best place to view sunset in mount everest 8848 m including mount nuptse. For a life time memorable experience, take this soft adventure vacation that will rejuvenate and uplift your spirit. Mar 12, 2020 we have completed many treks in nepal and have just returned from everest base camp for a second time to update our complete guide to trekking to everest base camp ebc. You were indispensable in me being able to handle the daytoday challenges of the trek. Most of these adventure lovers especially students and backpackers prefer to travel on a small budget.
Everest base camp trek book guided trekking and hiking. Our trekking guides will provide you all the necessary instructions regarding basics of trekking and safety measures before the trip begins. Nepal is well known as one of the best destination in the world for enjoying the real beauty of nature through trekking to nepal and mountaineering. The everest base camp trek was a lifelong dream for me. Trekking to everest base camp has been on our top adventure list for many years. Assemble at the hotel lobby for a brief meeting with the tour rep. Aliens travel permit for access to north base camp.
Things you need to know about the everest base camp trek. Guide to solo trek to everest base camp in nepal november,21 2019 by kham sang 0 comments everest base camp ebc trek is a spectacular hike full of incredible scenery, amazing people, and unique history, and is possibly the most amazing two weeks you could spend on a vacation. The everest base camp trek trip starts and ends in kathmandu. Experience the wonder of thyangboche monastery beneath the shadow of ama dablam.
In this guide we discuss cost, itinerary, guides, porters, altitude sickness and give packing and money saving tips. Lhasa based tibet travel agency tibet travel expert arranges private and small size everest base camp adventures all year round. Many people come to visit himalaya in nepal, every year to experience incomparable beauty of nature and varied ancient culture. You need to be in sound health to take up this trek but no prior trekking experience is required. The months from february to may, premonsoon, and from october to december, postmonsoon, are the most popular for trekking to everest base camp what must be said, is that every trekking season offers its own excitement and atmosphere for hikers. May 16, 2019 since commercial climbing trips began on mount everest in the 1990s, tourism to the peak has soared, creating a bustling city at 17,500 feet at the base of the khumbu glacier in nepal. Every other season has its benefits, from the empty trails of winter, to the expedition bustle of spring and the mild, green days of autumn. This iconic journey leads you through a few sherpa villages in khumbu, offering the beauty of the sagarmatha national park. Well start the day early to catch sunrise on the top of mt everest. In my opinion if your are considering trekking to everest base camp, this book is a must excelent. A survival guide to hiking to the base of the tallest mountain in the world.
Not only will you stand face to face with mount everest, sagarmatha in nepali language, at 8,848m 29,029 ft, but you will be following in the footsteps of great mountaineers like edmund hillary and tenzing norgay who all wanted to reach everests summit. Climb kala pattar 5545m for unrivalled views of everest, lhotse, nuptse and surrounding peaks. The everest region, along with the rest of nepal has 4 distinct seasons. With spring season trekking in nepal coming up, its not too late to book the trip of a life time. Continuing along the main trail to everest, we hike to gorakshep. Trekking anywhere in the nepalese himalayas brings you closer to breathtakingly beautiful landscapes, but the route up to. Everest base camp is exactly what i needed to help me prepare for my trek to everest base camp on 12281411115. If you book an everest base camp tour, youll be visiting many sights on your way to the camp. We learned quite a bit hike up to 5364 meters and have some valuable tips that we want to share with any future trekkers to make your life easier. Keeping these peoples needs in mind, amigo treks and expedition p. From rongbuk, well get a full view of the magnificent mt. After breakfast, we can trek to the everest base camp 5,380m or 17,600 ft, which is just 4km each way.
Just fill water as you go for free anywhere and purify it yourself. Food in the tea houses were good and not too expensive considering how cheap accommodation is and that the porters and yaks have to carry all the food up the. The worlds highest mountain lies right on the sinonepal border, with the border line running right across the. All the other books i have read on this topic glossover bodily functions, and. Everybody wants a glimpse of the worlds highest mountain and thats the reason why the everest base camp trek is so popular. Everest base camp trek complete guide stingy nomads. It is a trekking tour that takes 15 days taking you through phakding, everest base camp, lukla and 8 other destinations in nepal.
Complete guide to everest base camp trek hippie in heels. Wake up early the next day, put on your warmest layers, and prepare to take on the most exciting adventures. In 2012, between 35,000 and 37,000 people trekked in the everest region. Welcome to explore the highest mountain in the worldthe mighty mt. Explore everest base camp trek holidays and discover the best time and places to visit. Not only will you stand face to face with mount everest, sagarmatha in nepali language, at 8,848m 29,029 ft, but you will be following in the footsteps of great mountaineers like edmund hillary and tenzing norgay. A complete guide to trekking everest base camp independently. Everest base camp 15 day trekking holiday on the go tours us. Guide not compulsory, can be done independently, with a guidea porter or in a group.
These sights include the beautiful yamdrok lake, the historical towns of gyantse and shigatse and many spectacular tibetan monasteries along the way. Everest base camp trek is a guided small group trip that includes accommodation in hotels, transport and others. Everest closer reaching everest base camp 5364 m and kala pathar 5545 m. To state briefly, the trekking to everest base camp starts from the capital of nepal. This is a short distance but somewhat challenging at the present altitude. Everest base camp visit nepal 2020, kathmandu, nepal. How to get to everest base camp wild junket adventure. Choose from reaching everest base camp or trekking the annapurna round trip from pokhara. Supercharge your preparation, training and planning with the trek everest base camp a survival guide for hiking to the tallest mountain in the world.
This expert answers literally every question about trekking everest you may have from. There is no special regulation on the age limit for everest base camp tour, as long as you are healthy and fit. How to trek to everest base camp nepal ascent treks. The everest base camp trek ebc is possibly the most dramatic and picturesque in the nepalese himalaya. It is no coincidence that the everest base camp trail has become one of the classics among the longdistance hiking trails in nepal and is honored every year by renowned travel magazines as one of the worlds most beautiful trails on earth. A solo trek to nepals everest base camp and beyond. Everest ebc group tour 4star hotel benefit join in a small group tour to everest base camp from lhasa with a duration of 8 days. Having completed the trek myself, here are some important tips on how to survive the journey to everest base camp.
Walking through sherpa country past cultivated fields and small villages, we have time to acclimatise before reaching spectacular high altitude scenery. Lobuche gorakshep everest base camp gorakshep pheriche. Ascend to everest base camp with support from our experienced team of guides, crew and porters. It contains all the information you need for doing the hike of a lifetime.
To state briefly, the trekking to everest base camp starts from the capital of nepal kathmandu to the flight of about 30 minutes. Everest, nepal is the perfect destination for keen hikers and climbers. I thought i had a good handle on hiking through some serious mountains until, in may of 2017, i trekked to everest base camp on intrepid travels 15day everest base camp trip. Trekking to base camp takes several days and it can get a little boring at times.
The start of the adventure, the landing at the famous adventurous airfield lukla is already breathtaking. Late sepnov and febmay are the main trekking months with fairly stable conditions, good visibility and temps at base camp getting up to about 6c. Everest, langtang, gauri shanker, ama dablam, lhotse peaks and an overview of sherpa culture and villages without weeks of serious trek to the everest base camp. The best time to visit everest base camp is either side of the latemay to midsep monsoon season. The best time to visit everest base camp is outside the rainy season in june, july and august, when trails are muddy and the peaks obscured by cloud. The grand everest base camp tour commences with the arrival at kathmandu.
Taking us to the most iconic base camp of all at the foot of the greatest mountain in the world, mount everest 8848m, this is one of the worlds classic treks. Steripens work great using ultraviolet light to purify water in 30 seconds 8. Everest base camp is a dream destination of most of the adventure trekkerstravelers around the world. Everything you need to know to trek everest base camp and gokyo lake independently. Nestled deep in the himalayas, the largest mountain range in the world, everest straddles the border between tibet and nepal, and is a sight to behold. The trek has a number of stunning attractions, not least of these is being able to say youve visited the highest mountain in the world.
Our everest base camp travel advice has essential health and safety tips, as well as sound advice from our friends in nepal, providing responsible travellers with the very best insights and recommendations on everything from trekking considerately to combating altitude sickness. The everest base camp region is around 500 miles 800 kilometers from lhasa, the capital of tibet. Lying in the far west of tibet, near the border with nepal, everest base camp ebc is one of the most popular destinations in tibet, and is visited by thousands of tourists every year. Everest base camp 15 day trekking holiday on the go. Since commercial climbing trips began on mount everest in the 1990s, tourism to the peak has soared, creating a bustling city at 17,500 feet at. Everest trekking guidebook everest base camp and cicerone. In the middle of one of the most spectacular mountain landscapes in the world, in the footsteps of the legendary first ascendants of mount everest, sir edmund hillary and tenzing norgay sherpa to the base camp of the highest mountain in the world. For adventure travelers an exciting opportunity to be at the foot of the worlds highest mountain mount everest 8,848m29,029ft. Everest base camp trek in nepal, asia g adventures.
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