Mount Everest Base Camp Trek Blog

• Mount Everest Base Camp Trek is considered as long, varied and moderately difficult Himalaya of Nepal
• Technically challenging with numerous ascents and descents in rugged mountain terrain and icy slopes
• Considered as one of finest and satisfying trek of Nepal
• Everest Base camp trek is also listed among 5 must to do adventurous activities of world

Key attraction of Everest Base Camp Trek

• Namche Bazaar - This surprising Sherpa settlement is an excellent example of how tourism can flourish the countryside immensely. You could visit Sagarmatha National park and Sherpa cultural center that is the museum of Sherpa. Namche also offers the astounding view of majestic Mt Everest, Lhotse, Ama Dablam and Thamserku.
• Tengboche Monastery - The main reason to move the trail to Tengboche monastery is to observe the richness of Sagarmatha National park and visit monasteries having the century of history. Tengboche trail also offers the 3600 view panorama mountain like Mt Everest, Lhotse, Ama Dablam and Kantega.
• Peak Climbing - Apart from EBC Trek, Khumbu region also provides the opportunity for some challenging adventure of peak climbing. Mera Peak climbing and Island peak climbing are ideal and famous peak climbing expedition of Nepal
• Kalapatthar - Kalapatthar is the vantage point of Mt Everest which lies just above the Everest Base Camp. With an elevation of (5643 m), it offers the mesmerizing view of Everest and Khumbu Glacier fall.

Mount Everest Base Camp Overview

Nepal’s most astounding peak, Mount Everest- the tallest peak of the world stands proudly on the roof of a world with an elevation of 8,848 m (29,023 ft) from sea level. Everest Base Camp is located in Khumbu region at Sagarmatha zone of Nepal. You can check the map of Everest Base Camp in Google map which lies in coordinates of 27 degrees 59’ 17’’ N 86 degree 55’31’’E.

Although major eight tallest Himalaya lies in Nepal, none of them are able to beat the beauty of this panoramic Himalaya. Capped with stunning snow crown and ice, Mt Everest gives its brilliant glimpse from many trekking routes nearer to base camp. Mt Everest Base Camp trek trend came to peak after Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay Sherpa successfully climbed the peak on March 29, 1953. They broke the long time myth of considering Mount Everest as unclimbable rugged Himalaya.

We start our journey through the southern ridge and begin to trek to Everest Base camp at 5,380 m (17,600 ft) on the southern part of Mount Everest in Nepal. Roughly, it takes about 20 days to accomplish the task; however, you can shorten the number of days by increasing walking hour per day. It actually depends on how the itinerary package of Everest Base Camp Trek is designed. It is a healthy and wise decision to take long because you need to acclimatize properly as you ascend to a certain altitude. You don’t want to rush due to the sloppy ascent to higher altitude. You take flight from Kathmandu (4,600 ft) to Lukla (9,250 ft) and trek to Everest Base Camp at (17,500 ft). It means you need to ascend nearly (8,000 ft) for several days walking about (6 to 7) hour a day. The distance between Lukla and Everest Base Camp is 38.58 miles (62 km) so you get enough time to encounter the beauty of the alpine village and their culture. Everest Base Camp trekking offers the wide exploration of natural beauty, highland flora and fauna, Sherpa culture and their hospitality and many Himalaya range standing right below the Everest.

Everest lies on the border of Nepal and China (Tibet) and Nepal runs the Everest summit point. The massif Everest shares the neighborhood with peaks like Lhotse, 8,516 m (27,940 ft), Nuptse, 7,855 m (25,771 ft) and Changtse, 7,580m (24,870 ft).

Everest Base Camp Trek Best Time of Year

Whilst it is possible to trek Everest base camp throughout the year, it is wise to attempt the trek in peak seasons as they are warmer and helps to have clear vistas. The most important things you should consider before trekking are the climatic condition, the basis of altitude and altitude sickness.

EBC Trekking Best MonthsFebruary to May

February to May is the best and peak seasons for trekking to Everest Base Camp as you can have bright days and clear view of the natural scenery and snow- capped mountains. Escaping just through winter, some occasional rain showers are supposed to take place but most of days are fair and dry. You can expect the traffic of trekkers to Everest base Camp during these months and top of most Rhododendrons displaying everywhere is not to be missed in April.

September to October

It is also most popular time for the trekker to trek Everest Base Camp without becoming a victim of any sort of problems. It is good and fair at daytime but nights is expected to be colder. You should prepare yourself with proper gear list and clothing before embarking the journey.

November to August is considered as offseasons and is quite risky but you can attempt the trek depending upon the climatic condition.

Visit our Homepage of: Landmark Discovery Treks - Best Trekking Agency in Nepal

Landmark Discovery Treks - Travel Agency