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.