Everest base camp trek is a moderate trekking in Khumbu region Nepal. The Everest landscape crowned with Mt. Everest, Ama Dablam, Lhotse, Nuptse, Makalu, Thamserkhu gives the best scenic beauty in the world. It is tea house trekking where you can enjoy lodging and fooding of your choice. Lukla is the gateway of EBC trek. It takes 8 days to reach Everest base camp from Lukla with two days acclimatization in Namche and Dingboche. The Sherpa culture, Monasteries and Gompa let us to explore the Himalayan rituals and way of living. We can extend the trekking to Gokyo Cho La pass to enjoy the enormous beauty of Everest Himalaya and Gokyo lakes.
Everest base camp Itinerary is 14 days along with the arrival and departure. The uncertain Lukla weather keeps on changing. The bad weather resulted in delay or cancellation of flight thus we should have some extra days to be on time during departure. The EBC trekking route is moderately challenging therefore we should be well prepared before starting the trek.
Best time for Everest base camp trek
Spring and autumn are the best times for trekking in the Everest region. Spring in Nepal, comes after February. The snow-covered mountains and landscape seem amazing in March, April and May. The blooming rhododendron, diversified flora and fauna add beauty to the mountains. Mid-March to mid-May gives the most beautiful scenic beauty of Himalaya.
The months of September, October and November are the also considered as the best time of trekking after summer in Nepal. The moderate temperature and clear view of mountains make the trek amazing.
Things you must know about Everest base camp trek!!
- Amazing view of Mount Everest, Ama Dablam, Nuptse, Lhotse and many more peaks of Mahalangur range
- Sherpa villages: Phakding, Namche, Tengboche, Dingboche
- Sagarmatha National Park
- Everest base camp
- Tengboche monastery
Conclusion
The cultural, natural and historical beauty of Everest base camp trek worth it. Therefore, never hesitate to plan Everest base camp trek in Nepal. Choose the best time and plan the trek to explore the beauty of Nepal.
