Everest base camp trekking difficulty

Everest base camp trekking difficulty level is Moderate to Strenuous. How difficult is the Everest base camp trek is frequently asking question as it is world's 2nd most popular hiking destination in the world.  Everest base camp trek difficulty doesn't make any sense because of trek to Everest base camp is top bucket list for the travelers. In terms of physical challenge, the EBC trek itself is not especially tough.The Everest Base Camp Trek is a dream for scores of  the adventure enthusiast from all over the  world as  to explore the tallest mountain base camp 5363m, visible 4 above 8000 meters mountains  ( Mt. Everest 8848m, Mt. Lhotse 8516m, Mt. Makalu 8463m, Mt. Cho Oyu 8201m) with 23 snowy capped mountains of Everest trekking , the longest Himalayan Glaciers , Khumbu Icefall , The nearest view point center Kala patthar 5545m, spectacular Tibetan Sherpa monasteries.

Mt. Everest base camp trek for beginners also feasible because of  EBC hiking routes gradually ascend from  2860 meters at lukla Hillary airport however commence from the low level from Jiri and salleri.  The historical records that two-year-old from Scotland has become the youngest to person to reach Mount Everest base camp it mean Everest base camp trekking with kids also selective family trip in Nepal. Juniors to seniors citizens doable EBC trekking from Nepal side.  Himalaya Journey Trekking company also  has  several records trekking to Everest base camp with children. Nepal Everest base camp trekking  can be a life changing experience for the travelers however  you will have unforgetable journeys of beyond the imagination.

The Everest Base Camp trek start and end mostly in Lukla. Meals and best accommodation available entire the Everest base camp trip however the luxury Everest base camp trek package still attainable  with tented camp for luxury hotels . Everest Base Camp trekking routes lies in Solukhumbu region. Almost Everest Base Camp package trekking, referring to the South Everest Base Camp in Nepal. To get to the Everest Base Camp trek in Nepal, choosing the four  different options fly to Lukla , Jiri, salleri and Ramechhap fly to Lukla , every local Nepal trekking companies escort your trip to Everest base camp according to your wish and holiday schedule from 5 days Everest base camp treks up to two weeks. Lukla to Everest base camp route is one of the fattest and easiest options for adventure enthusiastic 

Everest base camp trek Itinerary

Everest base camp trek itinerary play the vital role to reach the tallest mountain base camp. The itinerary should be effective as standpoint of the high altitude . probably following  plan will be the best EBC trek itinerary for juniors to seniors citizens.

Day 01: Upon arrival at Kathmandu International airport 1334m , you'll be greeted by the Nepal trekking agent's representative who will escort you to your hotel in Kathmandu. After short refreshment, Everest base camp trekking with wheelchair  briefing and official arrangement. overnight at Kathmandu

Day 02: After breakfast, Kathmandu by flight to Lukla (2830m)  Kathmandu Lukla flight duration : 35 minutes, then trek to Phakding (2610m.)

Trek Duration: 02:30 h
Trek Distance: 7.3 km / 4.5 mi
Ascent: 160 m / 525 ft
Descent: 370 m / 1214 ft

Day 03: Phakding trek to Namche Bazar (3440m.)

Trek Duration: 04:30 h
Trek Distance: 10.5 km / 6.5 mi
Ascent: 910 m / 2986 ft
Descent: 150 m / 492 ft

Day 04: Namche Bazaar Rest or acclimatization day. During this day you can hike to Thame Monastery or Everest view hotel for superb Himalayan views including Everest,Lhotse,Nuptse,Amadablam, Thamserku, Kantega, Kusum khangaru,Khumbila,Tawache peak,Cholaste, Kongde etc or short hike to the Everest view hotel for panoramic Himalayan views .overnight at Namche Bazaar

Day 05: Namche Bazaar trek to Teangboche (3890m).

Trek Duration: 05:30 hour
Trek Distance: 9.5 km / 5.9 mi
Ascent: 780 m / 2559 ft
Descent: 350 m / 1148 ft

Day 06: Tengboche trek to Dingboche (4350m)

Trek Duration: 05:30 h
Trek Distance: 10.8 km / 6.7 mi
Ascent: 630 m / 2067 ft
Descent: 170 m / 558 ft

Day 07: Dingboche trek to Lobuche (4950m.)

Trek Duration: 04:20 h
Trek Distance: 7.8 km / 4.8 mi
Ascent: 620 m / 2034 ft
Descent: 20 m / 66 ft

Day 08: Lobuche to Gorakshep (5180m) , walk approximately 2-3 hours,after lunch continue to Everest base camp (5500m) 

Trek Duration: 06:40 h
Trek Distance: 12 km / 7.5 mi
Ascent: 390 m / 1280 ft
Descent: 150 m / 492 ft

Day 09: Early in the morning hike up to kala patthar 5545m for superb Himalayan scenery including Mt. Everest( 8848m) , Mt.Lhotse, (8516n) Mt. Nuptse, (7855m), Mt.Pumori 7161m,Mt. Changaste 7550m, Mt.Amadablam (6856m), Mt. Thamserku ( 6723m) , Mt. Kantega (6979m), Mt. Kusum Khangaru ( 6367m) , Mt.Kongde (6011m), Mt. Tawache peak ( 6367 m) , Mt. Cholaste (6335m), back to Gorakshep, breakfast at Gorakshep, continue trek to Pheriche 4250m. overnight at Pheriche

Trek Duration: 08:00 h
Trek Distance: 17 km / 10.6 mi
Ascent: 430 m / 1411 ft
Descent: 1330 m / 4364 ft

Day 10: Pheriche trek to Phortse village 3890m.

Trek Duration: 05 hour
Trek Distance: 8.5 km / 4.9 mi
Ascent: 680 m / 2230 ft
Descent: 450 m / 1048 ft

Day 11: Phortse village  via Everest view Hotel trek to Namche Bazaar.

Trek Duration: 05:30 hour
Trek Distance: 9.5 km / 5.9 mi
Ascent: 780 m / 2559 ft
Descent: 350 m / 1148 ft

Day 12 : Namche Bazaar trek to Lukla 2830 m

Trek Duration: 07:00 h
Trek Distance: 18 km / 11.2 mi
Ascent: 530 m / 1739 ft
Descent: 1080 m / 3543 ft

Day 13: Lukla by flight back to kathmandu. Lukla Kathmandu flight duration : 35 minutes. Lukla Ramechhap flight duration 15 minutes. 

Good physical stamina, mental flexibility, and the dream of desire are main success trekking in Everest base camp so let's look into  the  essential question – How difficult is the Everest Base Camp Trekking?

Physical fitness and willing power 

Good physical fitness is major key point for success the trek to Everest base camp. You can hike own pace slowly but continuation make your trip to Everest base camp easily reach. Doesn’t necessary any previous experience for trekking in Nepal Himalayas to do the Mount Everest base camp treks but strong willing power is necessary.

Altitude and Accclimatization

Trekking to the Everest base camp start from Lukla Hilary airport lies on 2830 meters then trail gradually ascend to the destination . At least one day acclimatization day at Namche bazaar as stand point of to avoid the altitude sickness.  You may hike to Everest view Hotel for beautiful Himalayan views of Everest trekking destination including the top of the world that make your mind and soul treks to Everest base camp simply easy.

Weather Condition

The weather in Nepal Himalayas may change speedily with in hours, uneven from glowing day to cloudy  and snowy day therefore might be difficult hike to Everest base camp but the professional Nepal trekking guide will lead your adventure trip without obstacle. Sometime unpredictable weather conditions in the Everest region trekking  add another layer of complication to the Everest Base Camp Trek.

Kathmandu Lukla flight cancellation

Tenzing-Hillary Airport (LUA) , Solukhumbu district Nepal located 2860 meters above the sea level. Lukla airport runway only 527 meters with 12% slope which is one of the shortest in the world in the world as well as 8^th  most dangerous airports in the world

The unpredictable weather conditions in the Himalayas often interruptions and cancellations the flight . sometimes for several days thus one of the most difficulty of Everest base camp treks flight cancellation . Kathmandu to Lukla flight cancellation is a common contest for trekkers.

Proper Everest base camp packing list

For successful trip to Everest base camp required proper Everest base camp packing list. If you don’t have  appropriate Everest base camp trek equipment make difficult for your exciting treks to Mt. Everest base camp . Following are packing list for Everest base camp trekking:

• Trekking bag pack
• Waterproof cover for a daypack
• Water bottles or hydration bladder (i.e., CamelBak)
• Sleeping bag rated to -18°C/ 0°F (available for rental if you’re trekking Everest Base Camp through Himalaya Journey Trekking )
• Trekking poles
• Trekking boots
• Headlamp with extra batteries
• Lightweight water filter or iodine water tablets (personal preference)
• Hand warmers
• Travel pillow or pillowcase
• Sleeping bag
• Stuff sacks for dirty clothes/shoes
• Sleeping bag liner (optional) Moisture-wicking long-sleeve t-shirts (2)
• Moisture-wicking short-sleeve t-shirt (1)
• Heavy fleece or down jacket
•  Gortex or waterproof jacket with hood
•  Windbreaker
•  Rain poncho
•  Fleece pants
• Trekking pants (2)
•  Hiking shorts (1)
• Waterproof pants
• Long underwear (2)
• Underwear (10)
• Light inner gloves/glove liners
• Insulated wool or down mittens/gloves
• Sunglasses
• Broad-brimmed hat
• Neck gaiter or bandana (for sun protection)
• Wool hat or balaclava (should cover ears)

Solo trekking to Everest base vs trek with Nepal trekking agency

Solo travelers may join for Everest base camp trip but sometime might be risk in such trekking trails due  to the heavy snowy on the way to Everest base camp.  Might be difficult to find out the way  . On the other hand , if incase of suffer by altitude sickness or accident during your Everest base camp journey then who will responsible for individual travelers so suggested trekkers do Everest base camp trekking with local Nepal trekking agency for secured and memorable trip. Having bitter experience of many individual trekkers missing in Himalaya particularly Everest 3 passes trek route , EBC trekking route , Annapurna circuit trek route , Manaslu trekking route and Kanchenjunga trekking route – Do trekking in Nepal with local guide  with government registered Nepal trekking companies.

Everest base camp tour doable with in 12 days trekking holidays in Nepal . Everest base camp treks distance 130 km /80 miles for round trip begins from Lukla Hilary airport. Trekking to Everest base camp is lifetime journeys fit for all age group travelers. Everest base cam hiking explore the Khumbu Sherpa settlements of Nepal, beautiful monasteries of Everest trekking trails , Mani, stupa & nomad lands. The best time for  Everest base camp hike is during the months of  September, October, November, March, April, and May but doable around the year as  it has no Himalayan high passes.  Highest elevation of EBC trekking is Kala patthar 5545 m / 18225 feet – the nearest view point center of this trekking. Everest base camp  Kala patthar trek cost is depend on group size as well as doable individual too. Mt. Everest base camp trekking itinerary depend on travelers holidays. For more details just log on:Everest base camp trekking

Nepal Everest base camp trekking begins at Lukla Hilary airport after 35 minutes scenic mountain flight from Kathmandu. Trail continue hike through the Sherpa village of  Chauri Kharka, Phakding, Namche Bazaar, Tengboche , Pheriche, Lobuche , Gorakshep and finally reach the top of the world base camp. You may leave your foot print highest mountain base camp with journeys of lifetime trip.  Next morning hike to Kala pattar for best panoramic views of Mt. Everest , Lhotse, Nuptse, Pumori, Lingterin, Khumbutse,  Ama dablam and other Himalayan views of Everest trekking trails.  Shortest option for hiking in Everest base camp 7 days – one way hike to Everest base camp and return by Helicopter from Gorakshep to Lukla or Kathmandu. suggested all the travelers  do the treks to Everest base camp through government registered local Nepal trekking agency recommended by Lonely planet Nepal travel guide book for the secured journeys in Himalaya. 

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