Everest base camp trek is a highly popular trekking throughout the world. You can enjoy the mesmerizing view of Mount Everest, Makalu, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, and many more peaks of Mahalangur range. EBC is the abbreviation of Everest base Camp; thus, EBC trekking is more common in use to represent this trek.
EBC trekking is 14 days trek in Khumbu region. This duration includes your arrival and departure from Nepal as well. You will spend 12 days on Everest region with 11 days trekking. Even though the Everest base camp trek itinerary include 14 days, you should have 2,3 days extra. These extra days are known as buffer days which covers the delay of Lukla flight in bad weather condition. The trekking route covers Phakding, Namche, Tengboche, Dingboche, Lobuche, and Gorekshep as major accommodation sites. You can enjoy the Sherpa culture and tradition during the trek.
The brief Itinerary of EBC trekking
Day 1: Arrival in Nepal
Day 2: Flight to Lukla from Kathmandu and trek to Phakding
Day 3: Trek to Namche
Day 4: Rest day in Namche
Day 5: Trek to Tengboche
Day 6: trek to DIngboche
Day 7: Rest day on Dingboche
Day 8: Trek to Lobuche
Day 9: Trek to Gorekshep and Everest base camp
Day 10: Hike to Kalapather and trek to Pheriche
Day 11: Trek to Namche
Day 12: trek to Lukla
Day 13: Flight to Kathmandu
Day 14: Final departure
The best time for Everest base camp trek
Selection of right time is equally important to make your trekking successful. The ebat time for trekking in Everest region is the months of spring and autumn season. Trekking begins after winter in Nepal. Mid of March to mid of May is considered peak season. Similarly, mid of September to mid of November is considered peak season during fall. Most of the trekkers do EBC trekking during this time. You can get a pleasant weather and moderate temperature during this time.
Conclusion
Everest base camp trekking is the best trekking to explore the mountains and Himalayas. It is always better to have trekking experience before doing this trek. There are many trekking destinations in Nepal. You can choose Langtang valley trek, Manaslu circuit Trek, and Everest three Pass trek to enjoy the natural beauty.