American tourist missing in Everest trekking route

American tourist missiong in Everest trekking route Nepal

Nepal , Solukhumbu, 28:April 2025  American tourist who went on a treks in the Everest region has gone missing. According to the Lama Kaji Sherpa, chairman of the Everest Pollution Control Committee (SPCC), has identified the missing person as Wai Ma, a 63-year-old American citizen. Almost every day 700 tourists are visiting in Everest region for Everest base camp trekking and Mount Everest expedition. Few tourists decided trip to Everest region individually among the Wai Ma also one them.

"He entered the Everest National Park checkpoint, Jorsalle  last Wednesday ,April 23 2025. He hasn't been in touch since," he stated, adding, "There has been an issue with searching owing to snowfall." Due to the changeable weather in Nepal , most of the Nepal trekking routs snowfall among them Everest treks route also agonized. It may hard for individual to recognized the trekking trails if snowing  so government of Nepal passed the tourism act at parliament  no trekking without guide and porters to avoid the missing  tourist in the Himalayas.

At the moment snowfall has also impacted Everest climbing. The majority of the climbers have been stopped at Mount Everest base camp 5463 m. Since Sunday, there has been continuous heavy snowfall whole Everest region, affecting both tourists and locals. For the individual or solo traveler more difficult to get the destination due to the snowfall as well as connect to the local , police or for the helicopter rescue however better idea trip with government registered local Nepal trekking company for secure journeys in Nepal Himalayas.

The administration of Solukhumbu and concerned bodies have stated that they are coordinating rescue and management efforts while emphasizing the safety of tourists and inhabitants in the impacted areas.  Mt. Everest base camp trek routes is first  popular trekking destination in in Nepal as well as  Gokyo trekking, Gokyo cho la pass trekking and Everest three high passes trekking also similar significant  as stand point of stunning Himalayan views thus during the peak season spring and autumn season more then 700 trekkers entry at Sagarmatha national park.

who can go on the Everest trekking ? 

All the travelers with good physical fitness, strong willpower, and proper preparation can go on an Everest trek. You don’t need to be a professional climber,  guide  however you should be able to walk minimum 5-6  hours a day for many days in a row, often on steep and rough terrain.

You don’t have previous trekking experience hike to Everest base camp or other route of Everest treks.

How difficult is the Everest trek compared to other Himalayan treks in Nepal? 

The Everest trek is considered moderately to difficult compared to other Himalayan trekking in Nepal however good physical fitness is essential to complete the trekking tour. Everest base camp trek for beginners and senior citizens also possible.

How long does it take to complete the Everest base camp trekking ?

Everest Base Camp (EBC) trek required minimum 12 to 14 days to complete however it is  depending on trekking  route, pace, and acclimatization needs.  If you choose the 12 days options will have one day acclimatization in Namche bazaar and 14 days Everest base camp trip will add one more day acclimatization in Dingboche .  just click  the standard EBC trek itinerary .

what is the best time to do the Everest base camp trip? 

The best time to do the Everest Base Camp trek is during the pre-monsoon (spring) and post-monsoon (autumn) however monsoon and winter Everest base camp trip package doable for the adventure travelers.

How much cost for Everest base camp hiking trip ?

Everest base camp trip cost is depend on the number of  group size , choice of the package length , type of Nepal trekking company and their services. Classified on two category EBC trekking package – luxury and standard , luxury Everest trekking price range USD 3400 to $4400 and standard Everest trekking cost USD 1550 to USD 1875 per person including the meals, accommodation , flight ticket ,  three different permits , guide and porters