th Everest base camp is the most popular destination in Everest region. it is very popular place to enjoy the mindblowing view of mount Nuptse, Pumori and other mountains of mahalangur range. There is different trekking that takes you to Everest base camp. This article includes the top five trekking routes that includes Everest base camp as final destination.
- Everest base camp trek
- Everest base camp Luxury trek
- Everest Three passes trek
- Gokyo Cho La pass trek
- Everest base camp helicopter tour
Everest base camp trek
Everest base camp trek is thepopular trek that takes only 14 days with arrival and departure. You can enjoy the mesmerizing view of Mount Everest, Ama Dablam, Lhotse, Pumori and Many more peaks of Mahalangur range. Phakding, Namche, Tengboche, Dingboche, Lobuche and Gorekshep are popular place in the trekking route to EBC.
Brief itinerary
1st Day: arrival in Nepal
2nd Day: Flight to Lukla and trek to Phakding
3rd Day: Trek to Namche
4th Day: Trek to Khumjung
5th Day: Trek to Tengboche
6th Day: Trek to Dingboche
7th Day: rest day in Dingboche
8th Day: Trek to Lobuche
9th Day: Trek to Gorekshep and Everest base camp
10th Day: Trek to Pheriche
11th Day: Trek to Namche
12th Day: Trek to Lukla
13 th Day: Flight to Kathmandu
14th Day: Final departure
Everest base camp Luxury trek
Everest base camp Luxury trek is the more luxury trek to Everest base camp. It takes 17-days along with Kathmandu sightseeing, Luxury accommodation other than classic EBC trek. The Luxury EBC trekking route is same as that of classic EBC trekking, but the accommodation site is different.
Everest three passes trek
Everest three passes trek is moderately difficult trek to the high passes of Everest region. These passes are Renjo La pass, Cho La pass and Kongma La pass. The trek starts from Lukla and continues to Phakding, Namche bazaar, Thame. Marlung, Lungdeng, Renjo la, Gokyo lake, Gokyo Ri, Thaknak, Cho La Pass, Dzongla, Gorekshep and reaches Everest base camp. After reaching Everest base camp, the trekking continues to Lobuche and Kongma La pass. Trekkers will return Lukla following the route to Chhhukung, Tyangboche, Monjo and reaches Lukla.
Brief itinerary
1st Day: Arrival in Kathmandu
2nd Day: Fligh to Lukla and trek to Phakding
3rd Day: Trek to Namche
4th Day: Trek to Thame
5th Day: Trek to Marlung
6th Day: Trek to Lungdeng
7th Day: trek to Renjo La Pass to Gokyo lake
8th Day: Hike to Gokyo Ri and explore Gokyo lakes
9th Day: Trek to Thaknak
10th Day: Trek to Cho La Pass to Dizongla
11th Day: Trek to Gorekshep
12th Day: Trek to Everest base camp and Lobuche
13th Day: Trek to Kong Ma La pass to Chhukung
14th Day: Trek to Tyangboche
15th Day: Trek to Manjo
16th Day: Trek to Lukla
17th Day: Flight to Kathmandu
18th Day: Final Departure
Gokyo Cho La pass trek
Gokyo Cho La pass trek is one of the best treks in Everest region to explore the heavenly beauty of Khumbu region. The trekkers can enjoy the mesmerizing view of Gokyo lakes and continue the trekking to Everest base camp. It is 18 days trek that let you to enjoy the amazing trekking to Gokyo lake, Cho La pass and Everest base camp in a single trek.
Everest base camp helicopter tour
Everest base camp helicopter tour is a day tour that occurs in helicopter flight. Only Five trekkers can take a flight to Lukla from Kathmandu. There will be break in Lukla, there will for half hour to refuel the helicopter. Then we will have flight to Kalapather and returns to Everest view hotel. We will have breakfast in Syangboche then retun Lukla and then to Kathmandu.
How to prepare for Trekking in Everest region
Walking : Walking for 2,3 hours a day before two months of trekking is best way of preparation of trek. Walking 2,3 hours a day makes you habitual for trekking long durations on mountains.
Running: Fastest walking is called running. We should run for one hour a day before two months of trekking. Running makes your muscles stronger and increases your stamina. If you don’t have enough time for walking 2–3 hours, then running is best for preparing the trek.
Cycling: You can go cycling along with walking and running. Cycling helps to make your muscles stronger and prevents you from twisting muscles during the trek. You can do cycling for one hour or more, depending on your time.
Physical exercise: Trekkers should do physical exercise such as sit ups, push up, squat, yoga and other exercises to make you body stronger. Exercise helps to increase your strength and keeps you healthy.
Hygienic food
We should always choose hygienic food to remain healthy and prevent sickness before starting the trek.
Conclusion
Stepping to Everest base camp is possible both from trekking and using a helicopter. Unless you walk properly on mountains never choose Everest basecamp for trekking. Proper preparation is required to trek Everest base camp. You can also choose Everest base camp heli tour if you cannot walk long duration but wank to be on Everest base camp once in your life time.
