Short Everest Base Camp Trek is one of the easiest ways to reach the base camp of Mount Everest in a short span of time without spending the acclimatizing day on the trail.
Everest Base Camp Trek is definitely one of the most desired destinations for any trekkers taking you to the highest altitude of 5364 meters.
However, arranging such a long trek vacation might be difficult for many. Keeping this time restriction in mind Discover Altitude Treks has compiled a unique trek package for Everest Base Camp and is one of the best-selling as well.
Nothing to worry about regarding the trail and the distance to be covered, as this is a regular trekking trial, only the point is skipping an extra night for acclimatizing one at Namche Bazaar and the other at Dingbuche.
If you have a basic fitness level, this will be an awesome itinerary for the Everest Trek to accomplish in just a number of 10 days.
We assure you the trip will be a memorable one with a highly experienced guide to accompany you throughout the trek. Just plan a day for the trip and join our expertise, to explore the highest region on earth to have the majestic views of the Himalayas including Mount Everest.
The trail will bless you with diverse vegetation, flora, and fauna besides Everest. The Sherpa culture, customs, and welcoming hospitality will be an amazing experience.
The journey to the base camp of Mount Everest starts upon landing at Lukla airport, a gateway to the entire Everest region.
Short Everest Base Camp Trek is a 10-day trek from Kathmandu to Kathmandu visiting all the important places during the trek and finally to the base camp.
This will be an easygoing trek with overnight stops at the tea houses
Advantages of Short Everest Base Camp Trek
Short Everest Base Camp Trek is in itself a unique trek itinerary that takes one to the Base of Mount Everest in a short span of time. This can be done by anyone and is also suited for first-time trekkers.
Trekking to the Base Camp of Everest from Kathmandu to Kathmandu can be easily done within 10 days. Our itinerary has well designed to make sure the gain of altitude is not well balanced. This makes the trek easy going uphill with the magnificent views.
This package gives you full freedom for your choice of your meal during the trek. You will be spending 9 nights at the tea house in a comfortable room.
Moreover, throughout the trek, you will be guided by a professional leader to make sure you get detailed information about the places and the trail.
So, if you have a short vacation, join the real Himalayan adventure with Discover Altitude Treks to make a memorable moment to remember.
What to Expect
Accommodation
Everest Base Camp Trek is more luxurious in terms of accommodation compared to other trekking areas of Nepal. Due to its popularity thousands of trekkers visit the Everest region. Thus, the number and standard of tea houses are increasing.
Although there is strict restriction by the local government in the construction of the tea houses to preserve its ecology. So, early booking is a must to do for the Everest trek.
Throughout the trek, you will be staying in a local tea house, which is far more comfortable. Some of the tea houses at the lower altitude will have attached toilets inside the room and more with common toilets as you ascend higher.
On each floor, there will be a toilet and bathroom which need to be shared, make sure you need to have your own toilet paper to use. Each room will have two separate beds with a tick mattress, pillow, blanket, bed sheet (each), and a tea table.
In short, your stay will be comfortable, sweet, and sound.
Food
Food during the trek varies according to the altitude. However, there will be a menu in each tea house and you can select with multiple choice. Veg items are normally locally grown stuff, however, non-veg are carried to the tea house from the nearby villages.
The cooking staff is a professional and well-trained cook, having knowledge of different food items from local, continental, Italian, Indian, Chinese, etc.
Drinking Water
Water is one of the most essential things while trekking in the Himalayas. Throughout the trek, you will find places to buy water from the tea houses and lodges. This will cost around 2 USD – 3 USD depending upon the altitude.
However, trekkers need to carry their own water bottles to refill, as bottled water is prohibited from selling or buying in the mountain. Tea houses will have purified water carried out from the center and sold to trekkers.
Apart from this, if you don’t want to spend extra money on water you can have a purified tablet or liquid to put on the normal water which you can refill from the tap.
Electricity and Internet
Electricity is accessible throughout the trek. Tea houses and lodges are self-sufficient with locally generated hydroelectricity and solar panel. So, charging your device is possible everywhere.
However, inside the room, there won’t be any charging point, if you want to charge your electronic device, visit the tea house reception and hand them over. They will charge upon payment of a small sum of money.
Regarding the internet, at the lower altitude, there will be WiFi in all the tea houses and will charge a small amount for use. However, at the higher altitude, you can use an Everest Internet Sim card upon payment of USD 5 which can be obtained from the tea house or from Namche Bazaarand this can be used throughout the trek.
Trekking Route
Due to the popularity of the Everest region, thousands of trekkers visit these areas every year. Thus, the trail remains busy mainly during Spring and Autumn.
Apart from all this, the local government frequently maintains the trekking trail and they make sure those are safe and sound for the trekkers.
At the lower altitude, you will be able to see a signboard stating the trail location. However, at a higher altitude, this might not be seen.
Trails are clean and well maintained with stone slabs in many places and suspension bridges to cross the river and wooden bridges to cross the stream.
However, at the higher altitude make sure you are not a solo trekker because, during winter when it gets snowfall due to bare mountain trails, trekkers might find difficulties tracing the right way. In this case, follow the group with a local guide who can assist you to find the right trail.
Things to Carry
- A Trekking Pole
- Sleeping Bag
- Sunscream
- Sun Glass
- Toilet paper
- Water bottle
- Lip bam
- Trekking Shoes
- Hand glove
- Warm woolen hat
- Trekking hat
- Inner thermal
- Full sleeve t-shirt
- Charging device (220V-240V)
- Tooth Brush and Paste
- Medical stuff if you use some
