Everest Base Camp Blog
Everest base camp is the most popular and the dream destination of every trek lover. The main reason behind its popularity is, this is the world highest base camp as well as the destination from where trekker can see the majestic mighty peaks from its closer point. Many people are seeking for the information about adventure travel/trek to the Everest base camp. Here is some list of all quires by trekker which helps you to gather the short and quick useful information about the Nepal base camp trek. These are also the frequently asked questions of Everest base camp trekking.
1. Why is the world highest mountain called Everest?
The Everest name is given by the British surveyor George Everest in 1856. Mt. Everest is called Sagarmatha in Nepali and Chomolungma in the Tibetan language. Everest is also considered as Himalayan Lord Mountain by Sherpa, Tibetan, and Nepali people. Every people pray at Everest base camp to the Himalayan god, before climbing the Mt.Everest.
2. What is the altitude/ height of Everest Base Camp?
Everest base camp is situated at the altitude of 5,364 m above the sea level.
3. Where is Everest base camp?
Everest base camp located at the Khumjung region of Solukhumbu district, and southeast from the Kathmandu valley.
4. How hard is Everest base camp trek?
Everest base camp trek is moderate to high altitude walk (trek/hike). During the trek, you’ll walk 5-6 hours including up-down per day.
5. When is the best time for adventure Everest base camp trek?
Every trekker can do Everest trek in all year around but the best time is from March to May and October to December.
6. How fit do you need to be trek for Everest base camp?
You must be physically and mentally fit before joining the Everest base camp trek. You must exercise about 3-6 month to fit and being healthy during the journey to Everest base camp.
7. Is training is necessary for the Everest trek?
You do not need any kind of the training for the Everest base camp trek. A mountain walk for 5-6 hour per day will take you to the destination Everest base camp.
8. How long does it take to reach the Everest base camp?
The total days to reach the world highest base camp will depend upon you. If you can walk fast and you do not need any acclimation day then you can reach 4-5 days. Normal people who can walk slowly will take 8-9 days to reach Everest base camp.
9. What is the cost for the Everest base camp trek?
The cost for the Everest base camp trek is depended upon your accommodation, transportation, and services. You can get more discount on groups trek.
10. What are the key tips for the reaching Everest base camp trekking?
These are the key tips for the Everest base camp trekking:-
=>Trekker’s must have the good required equipment’s for the trek.
=>Trekker’s must be able to walk 5-6 hours per day.
=>Trekker’s should not eat non-veg, fried food during the trek. You must eat boiled local food.
=>Trekker’s should not drink alcohol, drink 3-4 ltr. Of water per day.
=>Trekker’s must bring first aid kit.
=> Do not trek alone, trek with guide and porters.
=>Must rest 1 day after 2 or 3-day continuous trek.
=>Make sure your insurance will cover (rescue) during the trek if in case of emergency.
11. Why Everest base camp trekking?
Mt. Everest is the world Highest Mountain, so every trek will dream about the Everest base camp. During the base cap trek you can gather the experience of the Sherpa and Tibetan culture as well as the tradition, the breath taking views of the majestic highest peaks including the Everest from its closer point. The whole trek is inside the Everest-Khumbu region that is why every trekker chooses Everest base Camp.
12. What is the best route for the Everest base camp trekking?
The best route for the base camp trek is Lukla- Phakding- Monjo- Jorsalle (entry point of world heritage Sagarmatha national park) – Namche bazaar- Tengboche- Dengboche- Lobuche- Gorak shep-Everest Base Camp.
13. How to choose best local travel agency?
For choosing the best local trekking or travel agency you must care about this stuff:-
= >Government authorized or not
=>Is the team of agency is experienced?
=>Is the review is best or excellent?
=>Guide and porter have insurance or not?
=>Guide and porter have licensed or not?
=>Experience and English speaking guide or not?
14. How to book Everest base camp trek?
You can book Everest base camp trek by online with reserving the experienced guide and porter or you can also book after arriving in Nepal with face to face consulting with the travel agency like life Himalaya trekking.
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