Everest Base Camp Trek-15 days

Everest Base Camp Trek-15 days is one of the customized trek itinerary of core Everest Base Camp Trekking. The most ideal trek itinerary for Everest Base Camp Trekking is 16 days however in order to quench the satisfaction and requirement of the various clients from various places, we need to go with some other customized trek itineraries. It does not mean that other customized trek itineraries for Everest Base Camp Trekking are not idea and reliable. They all are equally reasonable. Only the difference is acclimatization, budget and the days during the trip. Of course, if we go with fewer days, the cost will come to less and we may not have acclimatization. But we can not compromise with service and safety during the trip.

This  Everest Base CampTrek-15 days  is very similar to the core Everest Base Camp Trekking. We still have the day of proper acclimatization. This trek itinerary is only to suit the two week time to see Mt. Everest. It means the trekkers who have 2 week time to visit in Nepal and willing to do an adventure trekking to Everest Base Camp, can do this trekking and have a memorable experience for the lifetime.

 This Everest Base Camp Trek-15 days  differs from 16 days Everest Base Camp Trekking in the sense that this itinerary doesn’t have reserve day in Kathmandu. This reserve day is actually in case the Lukla flight is disturbed due to bad weather condition.

Everest Base Camp Trek-15 days Highlights: 

• Lukla airport
• Namche Bazar, Hotel Everest View, Tibetan Market, Sherpa Cultural Museum
• Tengboche
• Sagarmatha National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site, the national park located at the highest altitude in the world
• Kalapatthar and Everest Base Camp
• Mesmerizing mountain views including Pumori, Loa Tse, Nupse, Mt. Everest, the top of the world and other minor and major peaks
• Sherpa People and their culture

Everest Base Camp Trek-15 days Difficulty

Everest Base Camp Trekking is considered as a moderate trekking in Nepal in Khumbu region. So, prior trekking or hiking experience is recommended but not compulsory. Even the trekkers for the first time without having doing any other trek can do this trek. Again, it doesn’t mean that it is easy trek in Nepal.

We begin  Everest Base Camp Trek with an elevation of 1380m from Kathmandu and gradually we reach the highest point 5550 m which is Kalapatthar. So, it requires high level of stamina and sound health condition.

Accommodation

We will offer three star accommodations in Kathmandu .  If you want to upgrade the accommodation, you have to pay some extra. Mountain accommodation during the trekking days will be very ordinary and basic. All accommodation will be on twin sharing basis. Single supplementary has to pay extra.  We spend the night at lodges and guesthouses. We occasionally get attached bathrooms. eNepaltour Pvt. Ltd. tries its best to book the A grade accommodation in the mountain prior to the trekking unlike other populated regions.

Meals

We provide only breakfast in Kathmandu and during the trekking days. In the trekking days, you pick up the item mentioned in the menu at the lodge or guesthouse and you will enjoy it. Sometimes, in a big group, you may have buffet service too. This takes place especially in peak season (Sept-Nov).  Breakfast will be provided at the guesthouse where we spent the night, lunch somewhere in the middle of the next destination and dinner at the guesthouse where we stay tonight. We offer you typical organic Nepali cushion which are really amazing.  

Best Time to Travel

Autumn (Sept. to Nov.) and spring (March to May) are the best time for Trekking. The weather is delightful and pleasant during autumn. The mountain views are astonishing.

The hills are wrapped with beautiful flowering rhododendron during spring. Mjaority of the trekkers find Spring best time to trek to Langtang-Gosainkunda since they love to see flowering rhododendron.

Winter( Dec-Feb) will be very harsh due to cold and cloudy weather which hide the mountain peaks.

Summer will be too hot for some trekkers. Heavy rainfall occurs and disturbs the transportation and even walk in the mountain.

Physical Condition and Experience

Those who can walk 5-7 hours in the mountain can do this trek.  Everest Base Camp Trek-15 days  is a moderate and sometimes it becomes challenging too,  trek in Everest Region Trekking . Regular exercise, jogging and short hiking enhance your stamina and confidence.  Prior trekking experience and technical skills are recommended . These prior skills will be an asset for it.

Getting to the trailhead and Away

We fly from Kathmandu to Lukla. It is short 35 minutes flight.  Lukla is the beginning point of Everest Base CampTrek-15 days . We again end our Everest Base Camp Trekking at Lukla and take a scenic flight to Kathmandu. 

Threats and Safety

We do not really face such terrible threats during this trekking. There is no any slippery and steep trail .  

There are few cases the trekkers suffered from altitude sickness. It may be because dehydration and lack of stamina. Report it to you trekking leader or guide if you have any health inconveniences. You will immediately be rescued. Drink plenty of hot drinks and do not smoke in the higher elevation. Have balanced diet and have sound sleep. 

 Note: If you have serious health problem, please consult doctor or inform us before departure to the trailhead.

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