INTRODUCTION:

If you are a travel enthusiast who loves exploring every beauty of nature, then the Everest Base Camp Trek is something you need to experience at least once in your lifetime. 

Located in Nepal, this Everest Base Camp Trek even offers an experience to thousands of aspirational ramblers on this Himalayan route. Some go on this trek to have an up-close encounter with the highest summit, while others ie. True trekkers see this as a wholesome experience. If this trek is on your bucket list, I’m sure you have a lot of questions that you’re seeking the answer to. So, read the following points which will provide answers to most of your questions. 

1. Everest Base Camp: Its History

• Phase 1

Looking back to its history, the climb to Everest Base Camp trek began in the 1920s when George Mallory came to map out the north face with his team. However, the north route was shut when China invaded Tibet in 1949. 

• Phase 2 

After the north route was shut, Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay came to the south slopes of Nepal for their conquering expedition. During this expedition, Hillary and Norgay came to their realization that it would be more convenient to have a place to store supplies at the base of the mountain rather than trekking to the Khumbu Valley. Thus, this gave birth to the Everest Base Camp. 

2. Location of the Everest Base Camp 

There are two base camps for Everest Trekking. They are – 

• North Base Camp is located in Tibet. 
• South Base Camp is located in Nepal.

As most people say, The Everest Base Camp is located in Nepal in the Khumbu Region which is also the endpoint of this legendary trek. 

3. Distance of the Everest Base Camp Trek 

Since Everest Base Camp is a high-altitude path, therefore it requires a lot of trekking where you’ll need to trek continuously for 12-14 days to complete the 80-mile round trip that starts from Lukla. 

4. How long is the Everest Base Camp Trek? 

The Everest Base camp trek might take longer than usual as the trail is suffering from overcrowding and pollution in recent years. Yet, you cannot deny the fact that it’s the single most famous trek in Asia where you’ll catch a jaw-dropping broadside of Mount Everest. 

5. Walking time to the Everest Base Camp 

You need to hike for a maximum of 8 hours each day according to most hikers. This is not just because of the physical challenge, but also because of the breathtaking views that will make you stop.

6. Is Everest Base Camp Trip worth it?  

Of course, the trip is worth it as it offers you many beautiful sites to encounter. Some of them are: 

• Kala Patthar
• Gorak Shep 
• Sagarmatha National Park Museum
• Tengboche Monastery
• Dingboche Viewpoint, and many more.

7. Price of the Everest Base Camp Trek 

The price of the trek can be a bit high. Mostly the best all-inclusive tour packages start at US$3,895. 

8. Everest Base Camp Trek: It’s difficulty level 

The trek is of advanced level according to Guiding Agencies. But, gladly you won’t need any technical training or mountaineering experience for this trek (your physical fitness also plays a key role in this). 

• The terrain of Everest Base Camp 

In terms of terrain, the first section is easier but more difficult as they are constantly steep. 

• Elevation and Altitude of Everest Base Camp: 

The altitude is high, where you’ll have to clock up 17,598 feet ie. 5,364m above sea level at the Everest Base Camp trailhead

9. Food at the Everest Base Camp Trek

You’ll find some great tea houses there with appetizing dishes. Some of them are – 

• Dal Bhat
• Egg & Fries
• Sherpa Stew 
• Pizza, etc. 

10. Best time to trek at the Everest Base Camp 

The best seasons for trekking are – 

• Spring Season (late March to May)
• Autumn Season (late September to November) 

11. Everest Base Camp Trek: Equipment needed 

Some equipment you need to bring necessarily are:

• Thermal-rated underlayers
• Waterproofs 
• Headlamps
• Packaged food
• Trekking pants, etc.

12. Visas and permits

Travelers are required to have a visa to enter Nepal. Moreover, there are no permits for the Everest Base Camp Trek. However, tea houses host only a limited number of guests. 

13. Are porter services important for the Everest Base Camp Trek? 

Yes, Porter Service is very important for the expedition to transport the bulk of most trekkers’ equipment from one camp to another outside of Namche Bazaar or Lukla.