Everest Base Camp Trek

Everest Base Camp Trek is the most popular trekking destination for travelers from around the globe alongside Annapurna Base Camp Trek. It lies in the most iconic Sagarmatha region of Nepal. The distance cover to the route you choose to undertake. Everest Base Camp Trek is all about hiking the diverse terrain in the foothills of Himalayas.

The typical Everest Base Camp Trek covers a round trip distance of 130 km, however the distance of other Everest Base Camp Treks are different.Your journey commences with an exotic flight to Lukla airport, the most thrilling airport of the world.lukla airport as per its reputation will give you the adrenaline rush during the landing for sure. From Lukla, you will embark an incredible journey to glorious Mt Everest Base Camp.

On the other hand on treks such as jiri to Everest Base Camp, you will derive to Jiri and embark your trekking journey from there. Therefore, it is mandatory for you to spend 3 or 4 additional days during the jiri to Everest Base Camp Trek. Consequently the distance during the Jiri to EBC Trek. The walk through the fascinating and staggering Sagaramatha National park is an indescribable experience during Everest Base Camp. Besides, you will enjoy the wondrous buzz and excitement with other fellow trekkers throughout profound nature at its finest.

Furthermore, the expedition to Everest Base Camp takes you to the overwhelming rivers, streams and glittering Mt Everest(8848m). The trekking experience can be strenuous due to the involvement of award walking distances. Sometimes trekkers also desire to explore the wonderful valley of Gokyo or other mountains passes in the region along with trek to Everest Base camp. As a result, the length of trek increases even further.

Distance of Everest Base Camp trek

You will cover a total distance of 130km round trip from Lukla, out of which you will hike 65km to Everest Base Camp with a proper amount of acclimatization time. Trekking to Everest Base Camp is almost impossible in the absence of acclimatization and rest day. Thus, the time interval for reaching the Everest Base Camp is longer.

Although, hiking 65km each way might seem unachievable, walking 15 km a day is comfortable and achievable number to accomplish. The walking speed of a average person is 5km per hour in the Everest Base Camp Trek, as a result average person will notice the effects of long and exhausting hike.

Nevertheless, experienced trekkers take Everest Base Camp trek as a moderate level trek as their stamina would cover 5-7 hours in the mountains without any sorts of trouble. If you wish to make your hike easier, you can hire porters, who will carry the heavy luggage through the trekking days. This way, you can focus on the trail and enjoy a safe hike to Everest Base Camp.

On a standard 14 days trek to EBC you will hike 15 km each day for 9 days. Even though 15km walk a day may not seem much, the rock and steep terrains will slow down, for sure. Gradual ascent to higher altitudes demands time for adaptation and the snow covered trails is likely to cause difficulties and slow down the trek.

Distance covered each day during Everest Base Camp trekEverest Base Camp Trek is suitable for all groups apart from children’s below 10 years and can be completed in 12,13,14, or more days. Anyway, the trekking duration is totally dependent upon your physical strength and durability. You can always extend or shorten the trek duration with regards to your preference.

The distance covered each day will most probably take the most out of you. You will be exhausted and tired after 5-6 hours of hike each day. Thus, you will rest for the night at local tea houses and warm stop will definitely comfort you.

The following itinerary provides the information about the distance covered each day:

Short Itinerary for EBC Trek

• Lukla to Phakding 4 hrs 9 km
• Phakding –Namche bazaar 6 hrs 12 km
• Acclimatization Namchebazar 2-3 hrs 3-4 km
• Namchebazar-Tengboche 5 hrs 10 km
• Tengboche –Dingboche 5-6 hrs 12 km
• Dingboche-Lobuche 5 hrs 12km
• Lobuche – EBC - Gorakshep 7 hrs 15km
• Gorakshep-Kalapatthar- Pheriche 7 hrs 13km
• Pheriche to Namche Bazar 5-6 hrs 14km
• Namche to Lukla 7-8 hrs 15 km

Average Everest Base Camp Trek length and preparation The average trekking duration of the EBC Trek is 14 days. However, additional days are required if you choose trekking route from Jiri to Everest Base Camp and Gokyo Lakes.

In about 9 days, you will reach the EBC while it takes just 3 days to return back to Lukla. The 15 km per day hike to Everest Base Camp runs through countless uphill and down hills. As a result of which, your body will experience a lot of pressure and exhaust after hike.

On the other hand, trek route like Jiri to Everest Base Camp cover the total distance of 185 km. Thus, you must have ability to hike 4-5 hrs per day to accomplish the trek expedition is scheduled time. While in EBC Chola Pass Gokyo Trekking you will have to walk additional 21 km from Everest Base Camp to explore the mystic Gokyo Lake.

A scheduled training regime is significant before the particular mountain trekking. This way, you can build strength, stamina and fitness essential for such trekking. Aerobic exercises like jogging, Swimming, and Cycling will assists you to acquire the required fitness level.

With physical preparation to boost your performance you can make comfortable ancient and descent to Everest Base Camp. However, if you still are not ready for such strenuous trek then Everest Base Camp Helicopter tour is best option to enjoy glorious Everest region in convenient fashion.

Conclusion

The trekking distance plays significant rote determining the difficulty level of Everest Base Camp Trek.The time allocated for the trek varies according to distance, and gradual and steady gain of altitude.As Everest Base Camp cover a long distance and requires a certain time period for its accomplishment, you must plan strategic-all in order to complete the trek conveniently.

Mr. Suman Aryal, article writer and adventure holiday operator in the Himalayas since long time. Get more information about trekking in Nepal and Nepal tour packages.