Everest Base Camp Trek is famous trekking route of Nepal where the visitor gets chance to stand in front of highest peak of the world Mt. Everest. It has become the dream for adventure lovers and keep this trip in their travel list in their Life. In this trip travelers can see the real Everest in front of their eye and can fulfill their dream to reach at base camp with stunning views of other beautiful mountains.
Although this trek is possible throughout the year, the best time for trek in this route is considered as Autumn and Spring compared to other season where the trekkers can feel the real adventure with good hospitality experiences at Himalayas.
Table of Content:
1 How many days it will take to complete?
2 What are the main attraction of this trek?
3 Best Seasons
3.1 Autumn Season
3.2 Spring Season
How many Days will it take to complete?
While talking about the days to complete Everest Base Camp trek, it differs according to the timing of travelers and the age group depending on many other factors. The standard days to complete this trek is 12 days from Kathmandu to Kathmandu with one or two days rest for acclimatization. The days of itinerary can be changed according to the interest of travelers too. Some people prefer 14 days to complete this trek. So, if you separate 12 days-14 days it is enough for this beautiful trip.
What are the main attraction of this trek?
Everest Base camp Trek name itself is enough to explain about the main attraction. In this trip we stand in front of the highest mountain of the world Everest which is called as Sagarmatha in Nepali and Chomolungma in Tibetain. The feeling of different attraction starts from the first start day of trek. We fee the experience at dangerous airport named Lukla airport which has just runway length like 527 m from MSL. Trekkers can also get chance to visit Namche bazar which is called as the Gate way to Everest and main town of this route with diversity of Sherpa culture. While visiting the view point, you will also get chance to see the Everest View hotel and Syangboche Airport. Also, you will get chance to see the Tengboche monastery and Khumbu Ice fall which is world famous. Stunning incredible view of Everest, Amadablam, Pumari, Nuptse, Thamserku, many other himalayas, Himalayan Yak, remaining flora and fauna can add the importance of this trek.
Best Season
Nepal is a country with diversity of nature and culture with beautiful Himalayas, trekking trails, climbing peaks, mountains and many more. Though Nepal is considered to visit throughout the year, the best season for trekking is autumn and spring season.
Autumn Season (September-November): This season is considered as the best time to do Everest Base Camp Trek in Nepal. The weather is clear with good views of Himalayas with comfortable temperature on mountains. It is not so cold nor so hot, therefore visitors can enjoy their every day in route. This is also festival time in Nepal and many people those who are abroad and out of home places, they come back native places and the environment becomes so nice to see their real festival culture in different areas which can make travelers to feel the real experience of Nepalese culture. Also, we can see blooming of marigold flower which is used for Tihar festival (festival of light) add some extra natural beauty to the trail. This is busy season compared to other so we have to be careful in advance booking so that we can easily accommodate at hotels in trekking trail without hassle. If you are looking for slow travel, you should be ready to accept sleeping in dining hall in case the tea house is full.
Spring Season (March-May): This season is also considered as the good time to visit Everest Base Camp Trek after Autumn season. Usually, in this time the weather seems beautiful with clear skies so that the views of Himalaya can attract tourist attention with good experience. This is the flowering time of Rhododendron which is the national flower of Nepal and can add beautiful scenario with different color in forest and landscape which makes adorable and attractive nature. This is the time with fluctuation of weather so travelers should try to see the view in early morning if possible. Tea house and lodges are not so pack like Autumn Season but it is also recommended to do advance booking if you are with family and big group.
In overall, it is considered as Autumn and Spring season is the best time for Everest Base Camp Trek and also request all traveler to make their itinerary according to this time if it is comfortable.