Everest Base Camp Trek Difficulty


One of the most attractive tourist destinations, Everest is known for its magnificence beauty, hills and peaks. Apart from its physical beauty, this place is a paradise for trekkers. Everest Base Camp or EBC is by far the best way to have a close encounter with Everest’s snow-capped mountain ranges and the lush greenery. Trekking at an altitude of 17600 feet, steep rocks, quaint villages, and grassy paths will surely leave you spellbound.

1. Training for Everest Base Camp Trek



Although not a compulsory activity, it is good if you train yourself. Training yourself for the Everest Base Camp will prepare you to enjoy the trek fully. To begin with, develop a cardiovascular exercise routine such as hiking, jogging, cycling or swimming. If none of them is a part of your current routine, you can start it a few weeks before your arrival at Kathmandu airport. These are stamina and physical endurance boosters. Also, it is advisable to stroll while you start with your actual trekking. This will help you to eliminate all forms of altitude sicknesses.

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2. Length of EBC Trek


A typical length of Everest Base Camp (in terms of days) will be 15 days and 14 night. You can take a look at the overview of your Everest Base Camp itinerary –

Day 1 – Arrival at Kathmandu Airport
Day 2 – Travel to Lukla followed by Phakding trek 
Day 3 – Trek to Namche Bazaar
Day 4 – Namche Bazaar Acclimatization
Day 5 – Trek to Tengboche
Day 6 – Trek to Dingboche
Day 7 – Dingboche acclimatization
Day 8 – Trek to Dughla or Thukla
Day 9 – Trek to Lobuche
Day 10 – Trek to Gorakshep followed by a trek to Everest Base Camp
Day 11 – Kala Patthar hiking
Day 12 – Trek to Namche Bazaar
Day 13 – Trek to Lukla
Day 14 – Travel to Kathmandu
Day 15 – Departure.

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3. Altitude of Everest Base Camp Trek



The most challenging element of your Everest Base Camp will be the elevation or altitude. Even at its starting point Lukla Airport, you will be standing at an altitude of 2600 m. As you start trekking, your daily elevation gains will be around 400 to 800 metres per day. Kala Patthar is the highest point of this trek witnessing an elevation of 5500 m. As the altitude shows a gradual variation, you might likely come across certain health disorders. Therefore, it is recommended to gain altitude slowly accompanied by scheduled acclimatization. 

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