How difficult is Everest Base Camp Trek?

After the successful summit of Mt. Everest, the highest mountain in the world by Tenzing Norgay and Sir Edmund Hillary in 1953 Mt Everest became known to the world. People’s desire to step to the base camp of Mt. Everest increased rapidly and with the development of time new trekking routes were formed and Lukla airport was constructed in 1964 AD, this made the Everest Hike less time-consuming and easily accessible to mountain lovers. So the Everest Base Camp Trek is now only 130 km in terms of distance and takes 11 days of the trek, of which 2 days is for acclimatization making it only 9 days of the trek. This means around 15 km per day of the hike which includes 7 hours of daily hike. The trek to the Everest Base Camp starts from a moderate hike to strenuous but with frequent breaks and rest for tea/coffee etc making it a relaxing and enjoyable journey to the foothill of the giant Mt. Everest.

What is the success rate of Everest Base Camp Trek?

Everest Base Camp Trek is an easy hike into the Himalayas with well-maintained trails, beautiful villages, tea houses, lodges, hospitals, ATMs, banks, etc. it is normal hiking at a nominal pace. If we are physically and mentally fit for the 9 days hike then anyone can step into the base camp of Mt. Everest. In terms of its success rate, 90 percentage of the trekkers step into the Everest Base Camp but we need to follow the same itinerary, skipping some overnight camp to further shorten our trekking distance may lead us to altitude sickness which may result in the downfall of the entire trek.

Can we trek to the Everest Base Camp individual/single?

There is no problem for any trekkers in hiking to the Everest Base Camp individual/single, as there is no restriction to trek single in the Everest region apart from some of the restricted region of Nepal like Manaslu and Upper Mustang region. If we can manage permits for trekking to the Everest Base Camp, we can trek alone but some problems may arise while being single trekkers in the high Himalayas of Nepal. Among them, some are like accommodation while trekking, if we are single trekkers then we may have a problem in finding room in the tea house and lodges because mainly the trekking guides and the travel agencies have direct access to the lodges and tea houses in the trekking route they booked the room before their arrival, so the lodges and tea houses give priority to the agencies and the guide for their business because they are the regular travellers. Apart from accommodation facilities, during the snowfall the trail from Namche Bazaar is less crowded will almost no villages on the way trekkers may easily mislead them to the wrong trail because of heavy snowfall as the trail will be blocked by the snow. This may create a problem for the individual trekkers and also if any difficulty arises while in the high altitude there are fewer possibilities of being rescue for individual trekkers.

Are there a sufficient amount of accommodation facilities in the Everest Base Camp trek?

Everest Base Camp Trek is filled with lodges, tea-house, and some excellent hotels till Namche Bazaar. Now, normally we may find Wi-Fi facilities in many of the lodges/tea houses (if depends upon the weather as well). Everest Base Camp Trek is all to the Sagarmatha Conservation Area, so there is a restriction on the number of lodges and tea house to be operated and also the tea house and lodges are with a number of limited rooms and basic facilities due to the restriction by the conservation committee but to the lower altitude till Namche Bazaar we can find a sufficient number of lodges and tea house, as we descend uphill the number of tea house and lodges diminish due to high altitude and other problem including harsh weather condition.

Is there Wi-Fi facilities in the Everest Base Camp Trek?

Everest Base Camp Trek is one of the most popular trekking routes in Nepal, every year thousands of trekkers prefer to trek to the base camp of Everest, due to its popularity the mobile operating company of Nepal mainly NTC and Ncell have installed their network tower in some of the regions with 4G facilities. Trekkers can buy the Sim card of their desire network to use the internet during the trek with some data packages, but the reliability of the internet facilities also depends upon the weather condition of the mountains. Apart from these, the lodges and tea house also provide Wi-Fi facilities which are payable for day use.

Can we charge our electronic gadgets in the Everest Base Camp Trek?

Every lodge and tea house in the Everest region have a sufficient amount of electricity facilities, till Namche Bazzar they use a small community hydropower project for electricity but as we climb uphill the lodges and tea house use a solar panel for the supply of electricity, by paying some reasonable amount of money we can charge our mobile, camera and other gadgets. But we need to may sure there will not be any charging facilities ( charging point) inside the room of the hotel, all the charging point will be at the hotel counter, so we charge our gadgets and pay the money.

How much does it cost to complete Everest Base Camp Trek?

Everest Base Camp trek is not as expensive as it used to be before the operation of the Lukla airport, now with the operation of the Lukla airport number of days to accomplish the Everest Trek has diminished to just 11 days trek from Lukla to Lukla which is the starting point and the ending point. But normally we suggest travellers make their stay in Nepal for almost 14 days if their intention is only to trek to Everest Base Camp. This will make you easy for not being hurried for the international flight back home because sometimes due to poor weather condition the flight to and from Lukla to Manthali airport remain close for a day if this happens then we might be required to book a helicopter to or from Lukla which can be arranged on sharing basis with other travellers, in this case, the price may vary with the actual cost. If we have sufficient time for the Everest Trek then it will cost you around 1500 to 1700 USD which includes all the permits required for the trek, a two-way domestic flight from Manthali to Lukla and vice versa along with the transportation from Kathmandu to Manthali airport and from Manthali airport to Kathmandu along with your guide and porter to assist all the way to the entire trek and also your accommodation and 3-time meals during the trek only and a couple of nights stay in Kathmandu hotel on BB basis ( Bed and Breakfast)

Can we drink normal water while in the Everest Base Camp Trek?

Water plays a vital role in the trek, now when it comes to Everest Base Camp Trek drinking a sufficient amount of water is very important for any trekkers, it helps to cope up with dehydration and also to help fight altitude sickness. If you are using some medicine for the trek as Diamox to accomplish the trek then we need to make sure the amount to drinking water level must be increased. Now talking about the drinking water system in the Himalayas, normally local people including guides and porter use normal water to drink from river, stream, tap water, etc but for travellers, we do not suggest to use the normal water, it may cause diarrhoea, stomach problem, etc. to protect yourself from any upcoming problem trekkers can carry water filter with them or water purifying tablets which can be found in medical stores around Kathmandu. Apart from all this, every tea houses, lodges in the trekking region has the facility of purified drinking water for the travellers, this can be refilled into your personal water bottle but for that, you need to pay extra which varies from the region and also the altitude you are in an average it may cost you from 1 to 3 USD for a litre of purified drinking water in the Himalayas.

Is it safe to trek Everest Base Camp ?

This is one of the most frequently asked questions by our valuable clients, as per your information, since the time when Tenzing Norgay and Sir Edmund Hillary first summit Mt. Everest in 1953, everything has changed. They were the ones who popularized Mt. Everest (8848.86M) that can be conquered. Since then lots of changes have occurred in the Everest region also known as the Khumbu region. Now the trail is easy as compared to some decades ago, local people are helping to keep the trail maintained, the government is acting with their budget spending in these areas. Hotels, tea houses, lodges, hospitals, banks, ATM’s, police and army checkpoint has been established to make sure the safety of trekkers goes on accordingly and in time of need and natural disaster. So, with the development of information and technology now there is access to the telephone and the internet. Thus, we can assure that Everest Base Camp is much better and safe than the 1953’s.

Is Nepal safe for women to travel?

Nepal is one of the safest countries for any travellers while being in Nepal you can experience this but need some safety as well. What we suggest in Nepal for solo female travel is that while being in Nepal doesn’t try to experience local transportation for a short distance because in short distance travel there is a limited number of public transportation and passengers more and if you have to stand because of overcrowding of passengers, you may feel you are being touched. Maintain your full sleeve clothes this will be a sign of respect, wear proper clothes even while trekking. Make sure your clothes are not tight enough to expose or give the shape of your body parts, this may cause you trouble in some places (mainly remote areas). In the city area normally Nepali women wear comfortable clothes as per their requirement but while being away from the city, clothes do matter a lot, in some areas even the local women may not feel comfortable with the exposing clothes travellers wear. While trekking alone, make sure you are at your destination before it is dark because we say ‘day is yours and night is theirs’. If you follow all these instructions you will certainly feel very safe and comfortable travelling in Nepal.

Everest Base Camp Trek Via Gokyo and Chola Pass itinerary, Cost 2023

Everest Base Camp via Gokyo Lake and Chola Pass Trek is one of the adventurous treks in the Khumbu region of Nepal.

It is a three-in-one trek for challenging trekkers, as the trek is at a high altitude with numerous ups and downs throughout the Himalayas of Nepal.

The trail will take us to the magnificent views of the majestic Himalayas which helps us to see the real paradise on the earth, the great Sherpa’s hospitality in the Himalayas, landscape, snow-melted rivers, Chortens, colorful monastery along with the mighty Himalayas i.e. Mt. Cho Oyu, Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Pumori, etc will always welcome us with its snow-covered postures.

This trail is one of the most demanding trails for trekkers who accept the challenge to see the variation of the landscape along with the vegetation and mouth-watering views of the Himalayas.

Despite its difficulty, the trek will help us to experience the real paradise as depicted by John Milton. To enjoy the real thrill of the Himalayas, just join the local expert who can make you see the real world through his binocular lenses of experience.

The outline of Gokyo- Chola Pass- EBC Trek has been arranged by our experts to make sure your travel into the Himalayas is one of your dream destinations. The program starts with a cultural tour of Kathmandu to make you understand the culture and religion of Nepal, followed by a lovely fight to Lukla, further heading towards Namche Bazaar, one of the capital towns of the Himalayas.

Visiting the Tengboche Monastery- the largest one in the Khumbu region, the trail will divert us towards Gokyo Lake(4800m/15744ft) for the enchanting views of the glacier. Heading towards the Gokyo Ri(5357m/17570ft), we will cross the Chola Pass(5420m/17782ft) with the majestic views of the mighty Himalayas.

Further ascending higher towards the Everest Base Camp(5364m/17598ft) which will be one of the most awaited days for us, we will divert towards Kalapatthar(5545m/18192ft) for the enchanting views of the first rays of light upon the long-range of Himalayas.

Apart from the Himalayas, the trail is filled with beautiful flora and fauna and the Sherpa community with their unique culture and custom will always fascinate us. Their lifestyle in the Himalayas and the ability to survive at a high altitude will be a real experience for travelers from the lowland.

Everest-Gokyo and Chola Pass Trek carry three adventurous treks into the Khumbu region of Nepal to explore the entire region in a luxurious way to imprint the region from the lowest altitude to the highest point of Kalapatthar.

This will carry out the entire region in a short span of time to glorify the culture, religion, and the Himalayas. this will be easy going from Gokyo to Chola Pass then to Everest Base Camp and Kalapatthar the highest point with easy acclimatization to accomplish the trek.

Discover Altitude has specially designed Gokyo- Chola Pass- Everest Base Camp Trek Itinerary with frequent field visits by our professional staff to make sure the program goes according to the itinerary mentioned below. For the convenience of our client minute detailed itinerary, cost, highlights, pictures, and the map has been provided.

As it is an energetic trek in the Himalayas, so the trekkers can visit this trail every season throughout the year. Regarding the Gokyo- Chola Pass- EBC Trek Cost, it varies on the number of days and people.

We are flexible to revise and customize the itinerary according to the allocated time and interest as far as possible to make sure the need and interests of our valuable clients are accomplished.

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15 day Everest Base Camp & Gokyo Lakes Trek with Chola Pass

15-day Everest Base Camp & Gokyo Lakes Trek with Chola Pass.
Let me start off by saying... DO IT!!!.
It was the most amazing and memorable experience I have ever had.
If I could give a 100 stars, I would!!!!
Where can I start? We booked this trip on very short notice. The 15-day trek of Everest Base camp and Gokyo lakes with Cholo pass.
Our guide was the amazing Bikram Khadka or as we called him BK Daai (Dai meaning older brother).

We met Kumar, Santosh & BK Dai in Thamel, Kathmandu, a couple of days before. Spoke over the plan and what to expect on the trek, including potential altitude sickness, and paid the rest of what we owed, (paying the deposit while we were still in the UK). BK dai also helped us get little bits and bobs from Kathmandu for our trek, like renting sleeping bags, etc., which was helpful.

We knew we were in the monsoon season, so we knew what to expect. In Kathmandu, our flight to Lukla was delayed, with BK Dai worrying we might have to get it. Luckily, after about a 2-hour wait, we were lucky, and our flight went through, luck being the keyword for our whole trip.

On our trek, BK Dai had us put in the best available room, where available and made sure we were extremely comfortable (it being off-season helped with this as more availability).

The hike from Lukla to Phakding was hard, in the heat, but we made it in 3 hours. Had a sleep at a really nice hotel. The next day we left around 7 am (the usual time we started hiking throughout the whole trip) and made our way to Namche Bazaar. He made sure we were okay all the way through, explained interesting facts and points throughout the trip, and most importantly thing, made us laugh all the way through this trip. In Namche, we stayed at the Footrest Lodge, where he introduced us to his friend Gopal, an amazing and hard-working person. We stayed there 2 nights to acclimatize. After the first night, we had a clear morning, and BK Dai woke us up at around 5:30 am to take us to our first and only sighting of Everest, which was amazing. Due to the clouds, throughout the trip it was difficult. That was BK Dai, he always woke up early to see how the weather was and made sure we got the best things to see.

Our initial plan was to go to Gokyo first and then to Everest Base Camp, but BK dai recommended, we should do the Everest Base Camp first, as Gokyo Lake/Cholo pass is extremely difficult, which it was (not for the faint-hearted, but amazingly rewarding).
We agreed and went on the route to Everest.

We made our way up the trek staying over in a couple of towns, stopping in Pheriche to acclimatise then Lobuche one night before we made it to Gorakshep. On the day we arrived at Gorakshep, we dropped our bags and went straight to Everest Base Camp, which was a tad bit treacherous, with land/rock slides and loose rocks being the path and nothing else. But, BK Dai knew exactly what and where he was going, which was comforting.

The next day it was far too cloudy for Kalapatthar, so we headed back down to make our way to Gokyo Lakes. We stayed in Dzongla for the night and early next morning made our way to Gokyo Lakes through Chola Pass, and it was probably the hardest thing, way harder than the Everest Base Camp Trek. It was amazing, exciting, dangerous, and adrenaline-pumping. There were moments when we had to climb using ropes, walk over glaciers, encounter heavy snow, and the last 1 hour or so, vertically climb a cliff face. It was exhausting, but my god it was rewarding. Gokyo Lake was beautiful, but again, heavy clouds prevented us from going to Gokyo Ri.

We were lucky many times throughout this trip, we never got altitude sickness, and as BK Dai always said, if you are hungry it's a good sign, which I was, all the time. We were also very lucky with the weather on some days, the views, the flight to Lukla & back. There were others we met going down, who didn't even see Everest or missed their flight and had to trek for 3 days and then get a jeep.

Throughout this trip, we made many friends, clients from abroad, and guides and porters.

BK dai to use was more than a guide, he was more than a friend, he was like our brother. I am not sure what this trip would have been like without him, he made it perfect and went beyond his work. From the bottom of my heart, I have nothing but love from him for making this amazing.

It's incredible how much I miss him, all his stories, his jokes, his energetic personality.
I can't wait to see him already.

Thank you, I will never forget this in my lifetime.

With a heartfelt love,

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I have completed 14 14-day Annapurna trek with Discover Altitude.
I was born and raised up in a metropolitan. The materialist surroundings are around me from the day I opened my eyes. But, something was always lacking inside. Every single day, I wanted to go away from all this. Later on I explored that my inner being resided in nature i.e. mountains, Himalayan, forest, etc. Then I searched to go for a mountain expedition.

In a random search, I contacted Discover Altitude and booked the earlier mentioned trek.
Throughout the trek, the people from Discover Altitude were very cosy and friendly. Especially, Kumar sir and Basu swami were compassionate more than a human can be expected for. They behaved me not as client but as a friend whom they had known for a long. All the arrangements and the food they provided were very hygienic and according to my preference.
Thanks to the whole team of Discover Altitude.

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Discover Altitude Trek pvt. Ltd. is the best option to go for mountainous tour. They are very much connected to the lòcals one needs on the way during the trek. The arrangements they do are also of very much standard quality.

I have gone for Everest Base camp Comfort trek 15 days with the Discover Altitude. The trek was mind blowing. The host team were like family. They were loving and very caring.

I would like to recommend to all who want to in the lap of nature be with Discover Altitude and fulfil your dream

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Discover Altitude is the best institution where you can fulfill the dream of being in the lap of nature. During my Manaslu trek, Discover Altitude helped me a lot by taking care of my necessities and priorities. The team assisted me by every means from shopping to departure. They were very sensitive towards every detail.

Majestic Everest Base Camp Trek

It was my first experience above an altitude of 4,000 meters....although found it difficult at the beginning, from Namche treks was a bit relaxing after a rest day. Thanks to Amar my guide who was really amazing...highly recommended Discover Altitude Team for their arrangement and professionalism. My dream of being at the base camp of the highest mountain finally came into reality...

Solo female 8 days trek in monsoon - a bit crazy but safe and def happy. Amar and Krishna ROCK

Organizers Kumar and Santosh - are kind, accessible, responsive, attentive, helpful, and hard-working people, Amar guide and Krishna porter - were like my brothers, I’m grateful for the experience shared with these two on my 8 days hike, it had a lot of difficulties due to monsoon but in a good company all becomes an adventure, because in the end, especially in the Himalayas: no pain no gain?! Daniebat

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I am thrilled to share my incredible experience with Discover Altitude Trek's Everest Base Camp Helicopter tour and Chitwan Safari. Both adventures were beyond my expectations and left me with memories that will last a lifetime.
Embarking on the Everest Base Camp Helicopter tour and Chitwan Safari with them was a privilege beyond words. The helicopter tour granted breathtaking aerial views of Everest's splendor, impeccably guided by Santosh. The Chitwan Safari, a mesmerizing jungle encounter, offered close wildlife encounters and seamless accommodations. Santosh's exceptional leadership and meticulous attention to detail ensured a flawless experience. Discover Altitude Trek's unwavering commitment to excellence and the team's passionate dedication made these journeys truly extraordinary.

2 day private tour Kathmandu

To see and experience Kathmandu in just 2 days including a sunrise in the Himalayas and a slaughter ritual is a challenge. But with Kumar, it works in a relaxed atmosphere. He feels good where your interests lie. This makes the experience even more intense in a relaxed way.
I can recommend him.

No. of Person	Price Per Person
1 person - 1 person	US$1899
2 people - 10 people	US$1699
11 people - 18 people	US$1599
19 people - 26 people	US$1499

Everest Base Camp Via Gokyo and Chola Pass

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Day 1:Arrival in the Tribhuwan International Airport and Transfer to your respective hotels

Day 2:Sightseeing in Kathmandu- 5 hours.

Day 3:Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla(2840m/9318ft/ 35minute flight) and trek to Phakding. (2610m/8563ft)- 4 hours.

Day 4:Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar. (3446m/11306ft)- 7 hours.

Day 5:Acclimatization Day in Namche Bazaar. (3446m/11306ft)- 4 hours.

Day 6:Trek from Namche Bazaar to Phortse Thanga. (3680m/12073ft)- 6 hours.

Day 7:Trek from Phortse Thanga to Machhermo. (4470m/14663ft)- 5 hours.

Day 8:Trek from Machhermo to Gokyo. (4800m/15744ft)- 5 hours.

Day 9:Explore around Gokyo and hike to Gokyo Ri. (5357m/17570ft)- 4 hours.

Day 10:Trek from Gokyo to Thangnak. (4750m/15580ft)- 5 hours.

Day 11:Thangnak via Chola Pass (5420m/17782ft) to Dzongla. (4858m/15939ft)- 8 hours.

Day 12:Trek from Dzongla to Lobuche. (4940m/16207ft)- 3 hours.

Day 13:Trek from Lobuche to GorakShep(5140m/16864ft) and hike to Everest Base Camp. (5364m/17598ft)-8 hours.

Day 14:Hike to Kalapatthar(5545m/18192ft/3hours hike) and trek to Pheriche. (4252m/13950ft)- 4 hours.

Day 15:Trek from Pheriche to Namche Bazaar. (3446m/11306ft)- 7 hours.

Day 16:Trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla. (2840m/9318ft)- 7 hours.

Day 17:Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu- 30 minutes.

Day 18:Transfer to International Airport.

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Q2. What is the success rate of Everest Base Camp Trek?

Q3. Can we trek to the Everest Base Camp individual/single?

Q4. Are there a sufficient amount of accommodation facilities in the Everest Base Camp trek?

Q5. Is there Wi-Fi facilities in the Everest Base Camp Trek?

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Q8. Can we drink normal water while in the Everest Base Camp Trek?

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