• Passport
• Copies of document
• Down jacket
• Waterproof jacket
• Trekking shoes
• Hiking pants
• Hiking shirts
• Full-sleeves shirt
• T-shirts
• Sun hat
• Camelback water bottle
• Flashlights, batteries and bulbs
• Maps and travel guide
• Personal towel
• Rucksack
• Sunscreen lotion
• Medical & first-aid kit
• Sewing kit
• Polypropylene/wool socks
• Sleeping bag
• Thermal insulation
• Chocolate bar
• Raincoat (personal and Backpack)
• Walking stick
• Other required equipment

Before You Book:

Trekking or just simply visiting Nepal can be a very life-changing experience. Still, nonetheless, you must learn closely about Nepal and other aspects of your travel before flying to Nepal. Discuss and get extra info about the routes you plan to travel and ensure that your physical health condition is good enough to support you until the end of your travel period. Likewise, learn about the permits and documentation you may require while travelling in Nepal.

About Mount Everest:

Mount Everest is the world's highest mountain in the Solukhumbu district of Nepal, which is 8848 meters (29029 feet) above sea level. It is located between Nepal and Tibet, an autonomous region of China. There are two main climbing routes, one approaching the summit from the southeast in Nepal (known as the "standard route") and the other from the north in Tibet. In the nineteenth century, the mountain was named after George Everest, a former Surveyor General of India. The Tibetan name is Chomolungma, which means "Mother Goddess of the World." The Nepali Sanskrit name is Sagarmatha, which means literally "Peak of Heaven".

Mount Everest attracts many climbers, including highly experienced mountaineers. It requires a lot of mountaineering experience, certification of good health, equipment, and a trained Nepalese Guide. Most climbers are not accustomed to the high altitude and low oxygen levels and rely on bottled oxygen they bring along. This is why Everest's area above 8000 meters (2600ft) elevation is called the "death zone". Climbers who spend long periods in this region can develop altitude sickness and even brain swelling.

Earth scientists estimate that Everest is 50 to 60 million years old, a youngster by geological standards. The first ever recorded person to climb Everest was Sir Edmund Hillary (a mountaineer from New Zealand) and his Tibetan guide, Tenzing Norgay. They climbed the mountain in 1953 and held the record together. The weather conditions are extreme on Mount Everest. It was always hard to predict the weather of Mount Everest. The temperature never rises above freezing. So, there is very little native flora and fauna on Everest. The species that animals find are very rare and limited, such as snow leopard, Himalayan bear, Himalayan goral, red panda, Himalayan Tahr, etc. Similarly, significant plants are birch, juniper, blue pines, firs, bamboo, wild rose, rhododendron, and hemlock.

The Himalayan mountain has long been home to indigenous groups living in the valleys. The most of these are the Sherpa people. Traditionally, their lifestyle has consisted of farming, herding, and trade. Overall, Everest trekking is more than climbing and trekking; it is a life-changing experience, and many see it as a journey close to achieving Nirvana.

• Climate and weather

The climate of the mountains is ever-changing and unpredictable. The average temperature is 17°C, considered the coldest during the year. Every season is suitable for Everest Base Camp. But, the different seasons enhance your trekking experience differently. So, spring and autumn are mainly considered the best seasons for Everest. At the same time, monsoon and winter are also good to trek.

• Spring and Autumn

Spring (March, April, May) at EBC is one of the best times of the year to visit. The temperature warms rapidly, but the night remains cold and chilly, dropping to below freezing. The weather is generally bright with clear skies, days are longer with enough sunlight hours and few clouds, and the view of the summit is incredible. Autumn (September, October, and November) is another good season for Everest, with the skies being clearer after the monsoon rains and the landscape still and verdant as ever. Bright sunshine is warming, with highs of up to 17°C, though the winds can still be strong and cold, making it feel more relaxed. The heavier clouds are gone now, and the mountain's summit is once more visible from the base camp.

• Monsoon and winter

Monsoon (June, July, and August) season sees a much higher rainfall at EBC than throughout the rest of the year. Temperature is high, reaching around 22°C, but the higher rainfall can make the area muddy and hard to traverse. Trekking during this month is for adventure seekers and nature lovers. Winter (December, January and February) is the month for snowfall, the ice-cold season of the year, but the trek is entirely enjoyable at this time.

• Local culture and religion

Sherpa is the native of Everest and other higher Himalayan regions. These days, ethnic people like Tamang, Rai, and Sherpa live in the Everest region. The language is distinct as it is primarily spoken. However, it is occasionally written in Tibetan or Devanagari script. Most Sherpas live in Nepal and speak Nepali along with their native language. They can also communicate in one or more languages climbers and tourists use.

They construct Gompas to practice their religious practices. Tengboche was the first celibate monastery in the region. Walking from one village to another, you will encounter many prayer walls and religious monuments of stupas (domes) with rows of spinning prayer wheels. The majority of people are Buddhists. They mostly celebrate Lhosar as well as celebrate a festival called mani rimdu. It is celebrated massively in the Tengboche monastery.

• Foods

Trekking all day at altitude makes you hungry! Luckily, you can order various hot-cooked dishes at your teahouses with a choice of Nepali and Western meals every meal. The meals include energy-giving and liquid food like rice, cereals, lentil soup, noodles soup, hot tea potato, etc.

• Accommodation

In the Everest region, most accommodations are managed by Sherpas. The Sherpa community populates the Namche village. You get great hospitality from them when you visit Namche. You can find friendly tea houses and luxurious hotels. There are still possible to tented camp, but not so popular since easily find the tea house or hotels. Rooms are available on a twin-sharing basis. Each room comes with two beds and does not have a bathroom attached. There are more luxurious options during the trek in some lodges with better room facilities. The beds have mattresses, pillows, bed sheets, and some blankets. Almost all have hot showers available, which are mostly gas-heated somewhere. They offer buckets filled with hot water for bathing purposes. Wi-Fi is available everywhere in the Khumbu (Everest) region. A good and reliable speed is not guaranteed.

• Travel Insurance   

We strongly recommend you get travel insurance before going on a trek. Make sure that your insurance covers accidents abroad and high in the mountains. We do our best to take care of you, but sometimes, we face an unavoidable accident that is out of our control. So, it is best to have insurance in case of a medical emergency leading to a helicopter evacuation.

• Guide and Porters

According to the Nepal Tourism Board, all trekking activities should be conducted along with a government-licensed guide and porter. Your safety is our priority. So, our guide and porter are dedicated to making your trekking experience in Nepal memorable without compromising your safety. Along with your safety, we also focus on our guide and porter safety. Notably, our guide and porter are provided with an insurance facility.

• Altitude Sickness

Typically, altitude sickness occurs when you travel to a high altitude too quickly. Headache, nausea, tiredness, etc, are the symptoms that occur when your body tries to adjust to the lower air pressure and lower oxygen levels at high altitudes. Here are some things you can do to prevent altitude sickness.

• Stop and rest where you are 
• Do not go any higher for at least 24 to 48 hours
• Make sure you are drinking enough water
• Do not smoke, drink alcohol, or exercise

Eating foods and drinking fluids containing carbs such as bread, pasta, fruits, milk, rice, etc.

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