Everest Base Camp Weather in Different Months

Everest base camp is one of the most wonderful destinations in the world. The weather and climate in Everest Base Camp is always random and very hard to predict. You never know when the sun will rise or hide behind the clouds and the atmosphere will become cold. The Everest Base Camp can be very cold during December and January to almost -18C at the altitude of 5364 m. So, only a few people dare to trek to Everest base camp in these months though it is still possible however most people prefer to trek to the Everest in autumn or spring due to the better weather.

The weather and climate plays a crucial role for your success in Everest Base Camp Trekking, hence we have tried to provide you some general information regarding the weather in Everest base camp throughout the months and breakdown the weather pattern of Everest Base Camp Trek to give a clear picture of the weather and the temperature in every months of the year.

Everest Base Camp Weather in January:

The month of January is the main winter season in Nepal. In January the maximum temperature in Everest Base Camp is 4C in the day time and the minimum temperature may drops to -18C at night since the month of January is the coldest month of the year. Furthermore, there may be snowfall in Everest Base Camp and the trails to the base camp as well. Few trekkers still dare do Everest Base Camp Trek in January and you need to be well equipped if you have time only in January and planning the trek to Everest base camp in this month.

Everest Base Camp Weather in February:

The month of February is the end of the winter season and the temperature slowly starts to get warm from the second week of February. The maximum daytime temperature is 4C and minimum temperature in February at night may go down to -15C therefore the Everest Base Camp Trek in February is surely possible.

Everest Base Camp Weather in March:

The spring season starts in March and lasts in May and the weather starts to get warmer day by day in March. The average temperature of daytime in March is about 7C and the temperature may drop down to -12C minimum at night time.

There is a high chance of sunshine on day time so, you will be warm while you are walking and the March is the good time for the trek to Everest base camp therefore it is recommended to plan your Everest Base Camp Trek in March.

Everest Base Camp Weather in April:

The Month of April in the middle of the spring season and April is considered to be one of the best months for the Everest Base camp Trek. The spring is the best time to Summit the Everest as well, you will see plenty of tented camps at base camp where climber are acclimatizing and waiting for good weather to summit the Everest and the temperature gets even warmer day by day in April and it is neither too hot nor too cold.

The average temperature in day time of April is about 10C and it may drop to a minimum – 5C degree in the night time while Everest Base Camp Trek in April is highly recommended.

Everest Base Camp Weather in May:

The temperature in the Everest Base camp in May gets even warmer and the average temperature in the day time is about 15C and the minimum temperature may drop to 0C. May is the time to summit Everest as well so, the weather in May at Everest Base Camp is ideal and for those who cannot bear too cold then the month of May is the best time to plan your Everest Base Camp Trek. As May is the end of the spring and end of May marks the beginning of the summer season in Nepal. It may also start to rain a little and the Everest Base camp trek in May is highly recommended.

Everest Base Camp Weather in June:

June is the start of Summer/Monsoon season in Nepal and the temperature starts to go higher and rain starts slowly. The average temperature on day time is about 16/17C and the minimum temperature at night may drop about 0C. The trails start to get wet in June so, most of the people do not plan Everest Camp Trek in June however the first 2 weeks of June is still ok and Everest Base camp trek in June is surely possible.

Everest Base Camp Weather in July:

July is summer/monsoon in Nepal and it rains a lot in Nepal and the trails get wet and the weather even gets hotter and humid. The average maximum temperature in the Everest Base camp in July on daytime is about 18C and the minimum temperature at night may drop down to 2C.

The Trekking to Everest Base Camp in July is not recommendable however it is not impossible to do the trek in July too if you can compromise on weather and if you have some extra days to fly in and out of Lukla as there is high chances for the flights to be cancelled from/to Lukla due to the weather condition. Everest Base camp trek in July is not impossible but not really recommended.

Everest Base Camp Weather in August:

August is the end of the Summer/Monsoon in Nepal and the temperature stays like in July. The daytime average temperature is about 18C and a minimum of about 2C at nighttime.

The end of August is the start of the autumn season so, you can plan the Everest Base camp trek from the end of August since Everest Base Camp Trek in August is also not a bad idea.

Everest Base Camp Weather in September:

The September marks the beginning of the Autumn season and the end of the Monsoon season and there can be some rain at the first two weeks of the September while from the end of the September, the Everest base camp trek trail is full of trekkers. The average daytime temperature in September in Everest Base camp is about 17C and the minimum temperature is about 1C at night time.

The Everest Base Camp Trek in September is highly recommended as most days are full of sunshine after the monsoon.

Everest Base Camp Weather in October:

October is the best time of the year for Everest Base Camp trek and the month of October is the busiest time in this trail as well.

The average temperature is about 12C in the day time in Everest Base Camp and the minimum temperature can be about -5C at night so, the temperature is neither too cold nor too hot so, most of the people plan to trek for Everest base camp in October and Everest Base Camp Trek in October is much recommended.

Everest Base Camp Weather in November:

November is the end of the autumn and the start of the winter so, the temperature starts to come down day by day however November is still a good time for the Everest Base Camp Trek. The days are mostly full of sunshine and the average temperature of the daytime is about 6C. The minimum temperature of the Everest Base camp in November can drop up to -10C at night time and the Everest Base Camp Trek in November is highly recommended also.

Everest Base Camp Weather in December:

The month of December marks the beginning of the winter season in Nepal and the temperature in Everest Base camp drops down day by day in December. The day time average temperature in December is about 4C and the minimum temperature may drop to – 15C at night. The days are generally foggy however some days may be clear and have good visibility. The Everest Base Camp Trek in December is possible and recommended as well and you just need to bear a little bit of cold.

We hope that this article has given you some ideas of Everest Base Camp weather and climate throughout the entire months of a year, which will help you to plan your trip to the base camp of Mount Everest at the right time of the year.

The Everest Base Camp Trek is in fact possible throughout the year, the only difference being in the temperatures. Therefore, you have to be more prepared for the weather conditions if you are trekking in winter and summer seasons in Nepal. As such, you need to have some spare days in case of any delay or cancellation of flights from/to Lukla and you need to have adequate warm clothing and equipment to bear and beat the cold.

TREKKING IN NEPAL

WHAT IS TREKKING?

Trekking is all about walking, done to explore the beauties of the places whether it is natural or cultural and to explore the seen or unseen places. Trekking is an outdoor activity which lasts from a mere few days to the months' duration. Trekking consists of a number of ascents and descents consecutively for long hours. However, it depends on a person how long or how many hours he or she wants to trek in a day. The main objective of the trekking is not mostly about the particular destination but the journey in itself. Because the trekking takes you to the places you haven’t been before and lets you experience the things you haven’t done before. That’s why the trekking journey you choose is what matters after all.

WHAT IS TREKKING IN NEPAL?

Trekking in Nepal is the major attraction of the Nepalese tourism industry. Nepal Himalayas, which is truly blessed by the mother nature has 1200+ snowcapped peaks (all above 6000m) with 8 highest mountains out of 14 (Mt Everest 8848m, Mt Kanchenjunga 8586m, Mt Lhotse 8516m, Mt Makalu 8481m, Mt Cho Oyu 8201m, Mt Dhaulagiri 8167m, Mt Manaslu 8156m and Mt Annapurna 8091m) in the world within its Himalayan range. And trekking is the only way to go, see and explore all of these Himalayas and the wonders beneath them. In addition, there are numerous glacial rivers flowing from the North to the South, the tranquil lakes formed in many parts of the nation, low alps and mountains; ragged and terrain, green vegetation and lush forests all over the country. Because of these gems and natural beauty, trekking in Nepal has been the ultimate choice for many travelers and trekkers.

Nepal trekking is for all kinds of interested travelers from non-hikers to the soft and hardcore adventurers since there are different grades of trekking in terms of difficulty and which may last from few days to months. It can be done anytime of the year as you prefer to. Besides from the natural beauty, one gets to experience the typical local diverse cultures and traditions, observe fascinating sites of various values, explore various bio-diversities and explore the wide range of geographical varieties in the country. The benefits are countless when it comes to the good side of trekking hence it’s the first choice of the visitors in Nepal.

WHY SHOULD I DO TREKKING IN NEPAL INSTEAD OF OTHER OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES IN NEPAL?

There are many outdoor activities that can be done in Nepal besides trekking. We have Hiking, Tours, Peak climbing and expedition, Multi-adventure sports, etc. but trekking in Nepal is a different slice of cake to enjoy from. Because of the high Himalayan panoramas and the multitude array of choices in different geographical regions, trekking is the most preferred outdoor activity in Nepal. You will keep coming for more once you do a trek in Nepal. Trekking in Nepal is an unmissable activity to do while you wander and explore the world.

WHY TO CHOOSE NEPAL FOR TREKKING?

Everything starts from trekking, in Nepal. Nepal is simply a heaven for the trekkers and adventurers from around the globe. There are countless reasons why Nepal should be your first choice for trekking. A land full of love and mystery, Nepal is where the trekking first started from, during mid-twentieth century. WHY NEPAL can give you more insights why you should choose Nepal for trekking.

IS TREKKING SAFE IN NEPAL?

Nepal is totally safe for trekking. Nepal must be one of the fewest peaceful countries in the world. Since it’s a new democratic country, small kind of internal political conflicts keep happening but it’s safe for the common people and the tourists. Trekkers either independently or in private groups have been trekking in Nepal from decades and it’s been proved that Nepal is one of the safest countries to visit and for the trekking purpose as well.

WHAT ARE MY TREKKING CHOICES?

From the East to the West, there are a variety of trekking zones in Nepal which offers varieties of choices to the trekkers. If you have less time, choose the short trekking journeys suitable for you and if you have more leisurely time, choose the long duration treks suitable for you. The trekking duration ranges from one day to many months. To be Trekking in Nepal, you get to choose between the regions like Everest Region Trekking, Annapurna Region, Dhaulagiri Region, Dolpo Region, Langtang Region, Manaslu Region, Rara Lake Trekking, Upper Mustang Trekking, Ganesh Himal Trekking, Kanchenjunga Trekking, Makalu Region and other less popular and unexplored trekking regions.

HOW LONG CAN I TREK IN NEPAL?

You can trek in Nepal as long as you want. If you have a short holiday or visit time, choose the treks like Top 10 Best Short Treks in Nepal or if you have a longer holiday or visit time you can opt to choose between the treks like Top 15 Most Challenging Treks in Nepal for the Adventure Lovers.

IS IT WORTHY TO TREK IN NEPAL?

It may sound unbelievable to you but trekking in Nepal is worthwhile even lasting for a lifetime. Every penny is worth spending in Nepal for trekking due to the reason that it’s the pristine land with raw form of nature and the type of land which every photographers, adventurers and explorers seek for. You could read some of these interesting blogs to figure out by yourself why Nepal is worthy for trekking: Top 20 Spiritual Treks and Tours in Nepal for the Pilgrims and the Powerful Place Seekers, Top 25 treks in Nepal for the photographers / photography, TOP 10 BEST TREKS FOR THE BEGINNERS IN NEPAL.

HOW COSTLY IS IT TO TREK IN NEPAL?

One of the major questions that have been asked and pondered to time and again be about the cost to trek in Nepal. Simply put, trekking in Nepal is very cheap and at the same time trekking in Nepal is also expensive. It all depends upon the destinations and the type of trek you choose. As you can see Trekking Permits and Park Entry Fees, the trekking permit fees are different. Many places in Nepal are forbidden for where we need special restricted zone permits which make the trekking to these places more expensive than trekking in other places. However, the average trekking cost can range from USD 10 – USD 100 per day.

WHAT SHOULD I WEAR TO TREK IN NEPAL?

Nepal has mainly four seasons; Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter, and distinctively three geographical regions from North to South; Himalayan region, Hilly region and Terai lowlands. This indicate that temperature varies from season to season and altitude to altitude. As the result, the clothing has to be chosen according to your traveling time and the choice of altitude you choose to trek to. What to take for travel has all the list of clothing for you to wear during treks in Nepal.

WHEN CAN I TREK IN NEPAL?

Honestly, it’s hard to answer this question. Nepal can be traveled and trekked anytime of the year since Nepal has all kinds of geographical variations and so while one part is dry, the other part of the country can be wet. But for most of the treks, Spring (March, April and May) and Autumn (September, October and November) is the best time which are also known as the peak/busy season. However, you can also opt to trek in Nepal during other months {off-season} as you can read in Top 10 interesting things to do in Nepal in August and PLACES TO VISIT DURING SUMMER IN NEPAL.

WHAT DOCUMENTS DO I NEED TO TREK IN NEPAL?

Definitely, you need to carry your documents to trek in Nepal. Nepal visa can be simply obtained upon your arrival paying the nominal fees in Kathmandu, Nepal but without your document, you are not allowed to enter Nepal. First and the most important thing that you need is your passport and secondly your travel insurance.

DO I NEED AN INSURANCE TO TREK IN NEPAL?

Without a least doubt, you do require a travel insurance to trek in Nepal. The reason is; trekking in Nepal Himalayas or the mountains as breath-taking and exhilarating as it is, it is at the same time adventurous while carrying some risks. Just in rare case, for if anything happens, your trek has to be insured and you have to make sure you have one before coming to Nepal. However, please know that having a travel insurance for yourself is a choice {except the compulsory insurance for restricted areas}. More at Travel Insurance.

DO I NEED PERMITS TO TREK IN NEPAL?

There is a certain amount you are liable to pay to trek anywhere in Nepal. This is for your own safety and also for the proper implementation of rules and regulations in Nepal tourism. You should check Trekking Permits and Park Entry Fees for clear details and in addition to these permits, you will also need to make a TIMS {Trekkers’ Information Management System} card for trekking in Nepal.

WHAT SHOULD I BRING TO TREK IN NEPAL?

Bring your personal gears and equipment, your documents, backpacks, your clothing, toiletries and all other essentials since you will be trekking for a number of days or weeks. For detailed info, you should check What to take for travel.

DO I NEED SOME PRACTICE BEFORE I GO FOR TREKKING IN NEPAL?

Every time before you do anything in life, life gets much easier and better with a bit of a practice. The same idea applies to the trekking in Nepal. The more you practice, the better. Therefore, before you go to Nepal, don’t forget to exercise a lot and to prepare yourselves physically and mentally. Because in some days, you might even see the stars during the daylight due to the tough nature of the adventure day.

CAN I HELP THE LOCALS OR THE POOR PEOPLE WHILE I TREK IN NEPAL?

Well, directly or indirectly, we are always helping locals while we trek in any parts of Nepal. Moreover, if you wish to help more to the poor people in the country, you can do so easily. The generous hearts and the helping hands are always appreciated and warmly welcomed in Nepal. Additionally, if you choose to trek while spending your time and money with the locals, that will benefit more to the local people.

CAN I BRING MY FAMILY OR FRIENDS TO TREK IN NEPAL?

Sure please. You can bring your friends and family, your relatives or whoever you know. Trekking in Nepal is always fun with the ones you love and you care for. Trekking experience gets better in company with your friends and family. Since there is no age limit for trekking in Nepal, you can bring from a walking child to the wheelchair-bound elderly family members. Nepal offers treks to any types of travelers no matter about the age or the physical capability.

WHAT ARE THE MOST POPULAR TREKS IN NEPAL?

Everest Base Camp Trekking remains number one popular trekking journey in Nepal, even as of today. There are many other treks in Nepal which are counted among the best. According to the records of the trekkers in the trekking regions of Nepal, the following treks tops the list of the most popular treks in Nepal after the Everest base camp trek:

Annapurna Base Camp Trekking

Annapurna Circuit Trekking

Poon Hill Trekking

Langtang Valley Trek

Short Manaslu Circuit Trekking

In fact, there are so many other trekking places which are getting renowned these days and are becoming the trending destinations. Some interesting reads can give you more insights: Top 10 Best Short Treks in Nepal TOP 10 BEST TREKS FOR THE BEGINNERS IN NEPAL Top 25 treks in Nepal for the photographers / photography Top 15 Most Challenging Treks in Nepal for the Adventure Lovers Top 20 Spiritual Treks and Tours in Nepal for the Pilgrims and the Powerful Place Seekers

WHAT DO I EAT DURING TREK IN NEPAL?

Eating enough and proper is the must while trekking in Nepal. Trekking in Nepal is difficult in average. You always need to feed your body with enough balanced diets and hydrate your body time to time. Buy your favorite snacks, dry fruits, chocolate bars, fruits and salads, beverages, etc. before beginning the trek or while in the trek. Buying these food items before starting of the trek will save you more money afterward but it’s your choice after all. Apart from this, there are proper menus in the established trekking regions with the exception of less popular or less explored trekking trails. You could have a multiple choices from the variety of food items from typical Nepalese Dal Bhat to the Continental and Mediterranean dishes. However, the higher you go with the altitudes, your choice will become less and less and the prices get more and more expensive. But keep in mind that you have to be very careful regarding foods during trek in Nepal because of the health issues it may bring. Always consult to the travel experts or the local individuals or the companies to have the best idea.

DO I NEED TO CARRY SOME CHANGE MONEY FOR TREKKING IN NEPAL?

It is always advisable to carry the change money while trekking in Nepal. Nepalese Rupees NPR are the best notes to carry while you can also carry some other currency notes in small changes. But if you wish to waste less and trek wisely, then carrying enough required amounts in Nepali currency is the best idea to avoid any hassles on the way. There are whole lot of ATM machines in the cities and even in some remote towns where you can withdraw the required amount. One most important thing to be wary is of the withdrawal limits to your card. Most of the machines and the cards will only allow in an average of $800 or equivalent NPR amount to withdraw.

HOW DIFFICULT IS IT TO TREK IN NEPAL?

Trekking in Nepal, in terms of difficulty can range from an easy one to the strenuous ones. Basically, there are four grading systems which tells us how difficult it is to accomplish the journey and what level of physical fitness a particular task requires; easy, moderate, difficult and strenuous. In reality, none of the treks in Nepal are easy but technically not every treks has to be difficult in the similar sense. Except few treks in Nepal which is on par to the peak climbing and expeditions, rest of the treks can be done easily as long as you are well-prepared physically and mentally and also well-equipped.

CAN I TREK ON MY OWN IN NEPAL?

Certainly you can trek on your own in Nepal. Do some research regarding the trek or on the trekking destinations you are going to and prepare yourselves with all the necessary items required for the trek. If you are a solo traveler and would like to trek alone rather than with the friends and family, you can trek solo on your own and meet or make new friends on the way. But keep in mind that you shouldn’t trek to the less popular trails alone because of various unforeseen situations and reasons.

DO I GET TO MEET OTHER PEOPLE DURING TREKS IN NEPAL?

There’s good news for every types of trekkers in Nepal. If you are the type who loves to make new friends and love to socialize while trekking, the popular treks and the more frequented trekking trails are for you. However, if you wish to explore the nature by yourself with less people around, either trek in the off-season or the less busy season or choose to trek in off-the-beaten trails or the unexplored trails. Whether to make new friends or to avoid a flock of crowds on the trail is your ultimate choice.

IS TREKKING IN NEPAL GOING TO BE MEMORABLE?

What an incredible question it is! Is your trekking journey in Nepal going to be memorable! Is the trek going to be fun and thrilling! Hundred percent without a slightest doubt, they are going to be awesome. The memory you make on the trekking trails in Nepal is surely going to be cherished forever and will stay into your mind for a long time to come. Like they say, ‘Once Nepal, Forever Nepal’. Once you trek in Nepal, you will forever be addicted to the Himalayas and you won’t be able to stop thinking about Nepal Himalayas until your last breath. 

Everest Base Camp Trek in November

Introduction to Everest Base Camp Trek in November

“Everest”. Every person in this earth must have heard this word at least once or more. Most of the people are familiar with this word even more after the movie ‘Everest’ was released. The highest point in the earth at the elevation of 8848m is the Everest. It’s extremely difficult to step at that height or the summit of Everest but you can trek up to the base camp and have an incredible chance to witness Mt. Everest. So, if you have the desire to trek to the Everest base camp then November is the best month to trek in this region with the steady weather, favorable temperatures and enjoyable environment. Every season provides you different and unique experience by varying the challenges and different features of the Everest region but autumn is the most popular as it offers you crystal clear views, great adventure experience and thrill. At this period of time, the weather tends to be stable with mild or warm days and cold nights. Basically, trekking in Everest Base Camp area can be done in any season but only with proper preparations as you have to face numerous challenges. The main challenge is the climate of this region itself as the climate may change in the blink of an eye.

Major Highlights of Everest Base Camp Trek in November

1. Panoramic views of various snow-capped mountains from Kala Patrhar.
2. Spectacular and magical sunrise and sunset views from Kala Patthar viewpoint.
3. Face to face closeup with the world's highest mountain, Mt. Everest (Sagarmatha).
4. UNESCO World Heritage site, Sagarmatha National Park.
5. Largest monastery of Khumbu region, Tengboche Monastery.
6. The highest altitude glacier, the Khumbu Glacier.
7. Favorable weather and mild temperature that decreases trekking period as compared to other seasons.
8. Explore beautiful villages of Namche Bazaar, Tengboche, Dingboche, Lukla, Gorakshep, and Lobuche.
9. Religious temples and monasteries, colorful prayer flags and wheels, chants carved stones along the trekking routes.
10. Exciting Dudh Koshi River, Imja, Khumbu rivers, suspension bridges, cheese factory, etc.
11. Magical and colorful Rhododendron forests.

The Temperature of Everest Base Camp Trek in November

November provides great weather but as it marks the end of autumn, generally, the climate during this time in the Everest area is little bit cold or fairly moderate while trekking. As you go in higher altitude, the temperature gradually decreases with the amount of the oxygen too. The temperature is found to be fairly higher than what most of the people would be expecting at November in the Himalayas. At daytime, the maximum temperature reaches to around 6°C and sometimes may even rise up to 8°C. The night time in this region is much colder comparing to the day but not freezing as the winter. The average minimum temperature drops down to around −12°C and sometimes it may even colder than this.

The estimated hours of sunshine is the number of hours of the visible sun without any disturbance during the daytime. The average sunshine is about 6 to 7 hours per day which makes daytime a little bit shorter in this month.

The Trail for Everest Base Camp Trek in November

The Everest Base Camp trek, trekking to the world’s highest mountain; of course the trail becomes difficult as the paths are rough. The trekking trail of Everest Base Camp gets a large number of trekkers during the month of November. The trekkers are here to enjoy the last month of ideal weather conditions of the trails as the weather totally favors the trek. You can try the more rustic and classic trails to base camp during this month to avoid the crowds. Some of these include the Jiri to Everest Base Camp trek, Everest Base Camp three passes trek, Everest Panorama trek, Everest Gokyo Lake trek. If you enjoy the crowd and the energy of a large number of trekkers, then the direct route to base camp is perfect for you. This route is perfect for the beginners and solo trekkers which is the shortest trail to the base camp.

Chances of Rainfall and Wind in November

The month of November provides you crystal clear sky as the chance of rainfall is less or not at all. But weather may change without any signals as there arises a slight chance for a light rainfall.

The wind is not much big enough to affect the Everest base camp trek. It may help in changing of temperature but during November the wind flowing is very less. The average daily wind recorded in November is around 8 to 11 km/hr (roughly 5 to 7 mph).

Accommodations for Everest Base Camp Trek in November

Almost all of the tea houses and restaurants in the Everest region are open throughout the year. The autumn being trekking season; the teahouses, restaurants as well as the trekking routes will be quite packed. So, the locals will not close except for some rare occasions. Due to a high number of trekkers in the region during this month, you definitely need to pre-book your rooms but you can easily find places to have the breakfast and meals on the trails. You must remember that food cost in Everest grows with altitude.

Guides and Porter for Everest Base Camp Trek in November

Trekking in this region without guides and porters is really difficult. You need to pack winter clothes as the temperature gradually decreases with increase in altitude. You also might need to carry some winter climbing equipment. Trekking with carrying such load at high altitude is really difficult and challenging. So, local porter is very important to carry your loads and a guide to lead us in right path as they know the trails very well. They can call and help pre-book the best tea houses for rooms and meals and also recommend you the best places for great views, the local festivals that take place in the villages during this month and so on.

Permits for Everest Base Camp Trek in November

The permits you need for Everest Base Camp trek in November is easily available. You only need to obtain two permits for entire trek which are: Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality Entrance fee and Sagarmatha National Park entry permit. The location entry permit costs NRs. 2000 (Us $20) and the Sagarmatha National Park entry permit costs NRs. 3400 (US $34). You have to get them from Lukla and Monjo respectively.

Equipment and Supplies for Everest Base Camp Trek in November

One of the most difficult tasks for the Everest Base Camp trek is packing for the trek. During early November you can enjoy the cool temperature, about 12 degrees Celsius and at the last week of November, you can experience gradual fall in the temperature. The weather is quite predictable during this month.

Be sure to prepare for the month with the right equipment and supplies.

Clothings

• Well insulated jacket and trousers
• Few pairs of thermals
• Few pairs of warm full sleeve breathable t-shirts
• Few pairs of warm trousers
• Fleece lined jacket/insulating jacket
• Trekking Trousers
• Waterproof gloves
• Water insulating trekking boots
• Warm socks
• Warm cap
• Few pairs of clean underwear
• Sun hat

Gears

• Trekking Poles
• Gaiters
• Handspikes
• Toiletries

Equipment

• Trekking poles (great for balance and descents)
• Sunglasses
• Torchlight (great for early morning treks)
• Water bottle, etc.

Everest Base Camp Trek Cost - A Complete Guide

Everest Base Camp Trek Cost

Everest Base camp is one of the best and highly recommended trekking destinations for the trekkers in the whole world. The whole trek is pretty difficult and challenging because of high altitude and rocky trails. But once you step at the base camp, it will be a lifetime achievement for you to step on the Mount Everest’s base camp and witness the majestic mountain face to face. The Everest Base Camp is actually at a higher altitude than a lot of the peaks and mountains in the world. So, it is the most desired one. Most of the trekkers and climbers achieve their goal after reaching to the Everest Base Camp every year. This made many other trekkers attracted towards this particular trip and makes it one of many dream trekking destinations.

All we need in the beginning of the trek is the trekking permit, which can be made either in Kathmandu or in Everest region itself since the local administration also oversees this job now. Everest Base Camp Trek Cost includes permits, guide and porter cost, round-trip flight from Kathmandu to Lukla, accommodation and meals but excludes visa fees, trekking equipment, personal expenses and travel insurance. The average trek of 15 days around the base camp cost ranges from $1000 to $2500.

Guide and Porter Cost for Everest Base Camp Trek

Trekking to Everest Base Camp without a guide is very difficult and risky as you may be completely unknown about this region. You need to take different kinds of trekking gears, equipment and clothes with you. Carrying such a huge amount of load and trekking in this region is very challenging for you at such high altitude. We highly recommend you to hire a guide and porter but it depends on you how you choose to trek. They can call and help pre-book the best tea houses for rooms and meals and also recommend you the best places for great views. If you are a new traveler and want to explore the whole areas of the trek, then guides can help you explaining about them very clearly. If you choose to trek alone in the region, then many challenges and difficulties may arise in your paths like health problems due to many causes, altitude sickness etc. But hiring a sensitive guides and porters, you will be taken care sensibly by your guides and porters and will be helping you taking off your burdens of load.

If you want to hire guides and porters, Nature Lovers Treks and Tours provides you well trained, insured and skillful guides and porters; guarantees your successful journey with 100 percent care without any problems. The trekking guides are friendly with nature and shares their knowledge and experiences about the local places and natural beauties. Sometimes they crack a joke for your refreshment and share the stories about the places which will truly enrich your experience and make up your mind naturally. Their daily standard rate is USD $30-$40 per day for trekking in Everest Base Camp. And there are the Porters, undoubtedly the heavy lifter who lifts up your heavy baggage to your destination along the journey. He is the strongest one who will lift your loads and keep them protected. Their hard effort and bravery cost $20-$30 per day. There is a last category of helpers for your support also, not so old concept in tourism. It’s called Guide cum porter means who is a guide as well as a porter. If you are in a small group size, this also could be a choice paying $25-$35 to a guide cum porter for guiding you as well as carrying your stuffs.

Cost of Foods and Drinks in Everest Base Camp Trek

Boosting your body with warm foods and drinks throughout the trek is most required for your body to stay active and healthy for entire journey. If your body is strong and fit then only you can continue the further trek with more excitement along with the great views of the Himalayas. Externally we are excited too much but internally we might feel weak so, for making our journey one hundred percent successful, we have to get our meals / foods as well as hot drinking beverages on time. As per your wish, the best foods and drinks with local Nepalese food items (Dal Bhat) and other international items will be served to you. As we gain height, the costs of the food items increases but are affordable.

The mineral water bottle which you prefer is served with an average range of cost from $1 to $4 per bottle but many local tap water or local water is available for free. If you are able to drink local tap water then you can save the money which is only advisable to be taken mixing with the water purification tablets. Hot tea and coffee cost range from $2 to $4 and the beer cost ranges from $5 to $10 per bottle. The hygienic breakfasts will be served to you which costs $3 to $7. The meals are available in affordable costs ranging from $5 to $9 per meal. Dinner is awesome along with the picturesque view of nature so you can enjoy it in the proper way.

Accommodation Cost in Everest Region – Teahouse lodges

After walking three to six hours per day, good sleep or rest is very necessary for our body to reach our destination with one hundred percent fitness. Teahouse lodges are available easily for your flexible accommodation and sound sleep. Immediate early booking is very important during the trekking seasons as the lodges remains packed. So, you can tell us previously about your requirement of the room so that we can book it for you in advance. Some of the best teahouse lodges are available there for your proper accommodation with the majestic view of Mount Everest and other mountains too.

The cost for teahouse lodges are very affordable which ranges from $5 all the way up to $40+ per person as per the standard of the accommodation. Sometimes you can get a free room in off-season if you prefer to eat foods and drinks in their lodge. You will be fully satisfied with their hospitality and happy with the room provided to you.

Everest Trekking Permit and TIMS Card Fees

Entry permits are required for the trek to Everest Base Camp. You have to obtain two permits which are:Sagarmatha National Park fee {NRS 3000 or $30}Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality Entrance fee {$20}

Sagarmatha National Park entry permit can be obtained directly in National Park Entrance at Monjo or can also be obtained in Nepal Tourism Board at Bhrikuti Mandap, Kathmandu. TIMS {Trekker’s Information Management System} card is not required for Everest region trek currently in 2019. It may still change at a whim as it happened before so please keep yourself updated with us time to time.

Flight Ticket Cost for Lukla

Lukla airport is the main gateway to reach Everest base camp. For luxurious flight ticket in time, you have to book it in advance and also for before 10 AM or early morning as weather brings obstacles during mid-day flight like wind, heavy cloud, rains, etc. The flight to Lukla provides you the best option to trek and explore the Everest Region with stunning views of Himalayan ranges. Our flight takes you to Lukla with the facility of the luxurious seat and other arrangements made for you, from Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu. Flight Ticket is quite costly though and round way flight would cost you around $180 X 2=$360.

Why Nepal?

Why Nepal? A simple question which seems easy to answer but in fact demands a complex answer. Why would you want to choose to travel Nepal leaving aside many other wonderful countries which offer countless paradises, fun and adventures, and everything you need for a perfect holiday? Why to travel such a far distance; changing the airlines, being in the flights for 10-20hours and top of all spending huge amount of time and money just to get in Nepal! What’s so special about Nepal, you might be wondering. In this blog, we will tell you everything about Nepal which will give you all the information you might know or might not, things you seek for and eventually is sure to entice you to travel Nepal. Nature Lovers Treks and Tours is about to clear all of your doubts and concerns in this detailed info. Let’s go step by step, shall we?

Where is Nepal?

A commonly asked question by many foreigners over the world  since they have never heard of the name Nepal nor they have ever been to. Well, if you have ever heard about Gurkhas or Buddha or Mount Everest or the Himalayas, this is about Nepal. Nepalese are known as the Gurkhas because of our brave ancestors who fought in World Wars with courage, Nepal is the birthplace of Lord Buddha, the highest peak Mount Everest is in Nepal and Nepal solely has 1300+ snow-capped mountains in the Northern Nepal Himalayas.

Nepal is a small landlocked country situated in between giant countries India and China. In Southeast Asia, Nepal is a country of peaks, mountains, hills, rivers, lakes, gorges, valleys, cities, remote villages and the diverse ethnic communities and cultures.

What is so special about Nepal?

Nepal is like the ocean of nature and love. The land of brave Gurkha ancestors, adorned with the snow-capped mountains including Mount Everest in the North, lowlands and beautiful landscapes with never ending rivers and lakes on the south is Nepal which consists of multicultural, multi-ethnic and multilingual society. The friendly people welcoming the guests with their smile and showcasing their rich local cultures and traditions will be something that will mesmerize you.

Nepal has formed a total of 32 protected areas; 10 national parks, 3 wildlife reserves, 6 conservation areas and 1 hunting reserve including 10 Ramsar sites and 2 World Heritage Sites {Chitwan National Park and Sagarmatha National Park} which means Nepal is a vast land and home for diverse floras and faunas which attract the number of researchers, botanists, zoologists and the wildlife conservationists every year.

Top 25 Interesting facts about Nepal

Here are the most interesting facts about Nepal which tell why Nepal can be your next favourite destination in the world:

1. Nepal is not connected with any seas and is thus a landlocked country.
2. The botanists have found 5160 species of flowering plants in Nepal which comprises 2% of all the flowering plants in the world.
3. Similarly, zoologists have found 8% of the world's population of birds (844 species) and 4% of mammals (181 mammal species) on earth (20% of our land is covered by protected areas).
4. Nepal also has 11 of the world’s 15 families of butterflies (635 species) including 600 indigenous plant families and 319 species of exotic orchids.
5. Nepal solely has 8 Cultural Heritage sites and 2 Natural Heritages sites. Kathmandu valley has 7 cultural heritage sites and has broken the Guinness World Record by having many heritage sites within the close distance {within 15 kms}.
6. Nepal has eight of world’s ten highest mountain peaks which are given in order; Mount Everest 8,848m {Earth’s highest}, Kanchenjunga 8,586m {3rd highest}, Lhotse 8,516 {4th highest}, Makalu 8,463m {5th highest}, Cho Oyu 8,201m {6th highest}, Dhaulagiri 8,167m {7th highest}, Manaslu 8,156m {8th highest} and Annapurna I 8,091m {10th highest}.
7. The deepest river gorge in the world lies in Kali Gandaki River between the Dhaulagiri and Annapurna ranges.
8. Lumbini in Nepal is the birthplace of Lord Buddha {aka Siddhartha Gautama or Gautama Buddha or Shakyamuni Buddha}, the religious leader on whose teachings, Buddhism was founded.
9. Nepal is also the birthplace of Bhrikuti revered as the Tara in Tibetan Buddhism, Mother of Mercy and Compassion.
10. Nepal is the only country where lives the living goddess called Kumari.
11. Nepal has one and only style of national flag, a triangular flag with two overlapping red triangular pennants and a large blue border; non-rectangular like other national flags.
12. Nepal is the best place in the world to study Tibetan Buddhism, yoga and meditation, etc.
13. Nepal is the most preferred eco-tourism destination in the world.
14. Nepal is qualified as one of the best adventure tourism destinations in the world and even listed by different medias and social platforms as ‘One of the best places to visit before you die’.
15. Everest region and Annapurna region of Nepal is voted as the top ten trekking trails in the world.
16. Nepal is the only country with the altitudinal variation that ranges from 60 meters to 8,848 meters above the sea level.
17. Nepal’s rivers are regarded as the top sorts for white-water rafting.
18. The highest lake on the earth (Tilicho Lake, 4,919 meters) lies in Manang region of Annapurna Nepal.
19. Shey Phoksundo Lake of Dolpo Nepal at the elevation (3,612 meters) is regarded as the deepest lake (145 meters) in the whole world at such high altitude.
20. Arun Valley is the highest valley on earth which is situated between the Sagarmatha National Park and Makalu Barun National Park.
21. Nepal is a four-season traveling destination.
22. In Nepal, there are more than 100 ethnic communities living in harmony with each other, speaking more than 125 different dialects and languages.
23. Nepal has multi-religious society with 81.3% Hindus, 9% Buddhists, 4.4% Muslims, 3% Kirants, 1.4% Christians and 0.9% others.
24. Thorong La 5,416 meters in Annapurna circuit trekking trail is the highest trekking pass in the world.
25. Larke La 5,106 meters in Manaslu Circuit trekking trail is regarded as the longest mountain pass in the world.