Acclimatization in Everest Base Camp Trek
The Everest Base Camp Trek (EBC Trek) is one of the most popular classical treks in the world with stunning views of the Everest Mountain range. You can either take a flight to Lukla or drive to Thamdanda or Surke via Salleri and Ramechhap to begin EBC Trek. From there, the trekker follows through the Sherpa villages, forests filled with rhododendrons, and glacial valleys which are visually captivating in Sagramatha National Park, a UNESCO Site and the highest national park of the world.
The Everest Base Camp Trek has an estimated total distance which lies between 130 to 140 kilometers in a round-trip depending on the final destinations. Lukla to Lukla, the trek measures roughly 130 km. In case one chooses to take the Thamdanda or Surke route via road, this will increase the number of trekking days but allows one to avoid the flight delays from Lukla to Kathmandu.
The EBC Trekking trail has important landmarks like Namche Bazaar which sits at 3,440 meters, Tengboche Monaster located 3,860 meters, Lobuche which is 4,940 meters, and Gorakshep at 5,164 meters. When trekking, the highest point that can be reached in Everest Base Camp Trek is Kala Patthar which is 5,545 meters and provides spectacular views of Mount Everest which stands at 8,848.86 meters, Lhotse at 8,516 meters, Nuptse at 7,861 meters, and Ama Dablam climbing to 6,812 meters.
The average trekking hour and distance in Everest Base Camp Trek is expected to trek daily for 5 to 7 hours while covering a distance of about 10 -15 km. So the time taken to complete the trek would roughly be 70 to 80 hours. Normally, EBC trekking would take about 12 to 14 days depending on how long the individual would like to acclimatize.
The EBC Trails Conditions differ as the elevation changes. The lower sections consist of either stone-paved or dirt pathways, while the higher sections near Gorakshep are steep, rocky, and icy. The toughest section is the most difficult one between Lobuche, Gorakshep, and maxing out at cold temperature, altitude, and thin air.
Accommodation in Everest Base Camp Trek encompasses basic teahouses that offer twin beds along with shared bathrooms. Options available comprise of dal bhat, noodles, soups, momos, pasta, pizza, macaroni, pub corn, thukpa, tea, coffee, apple pie, banana pie and pancakes. The foods Cost increases with height. You can find better food options in Namche Bazaar and Dingboche with better accommodations during Everest Base Camp Trek.