Everest Base Camp Trek 101

Always wanted to visit the Himalaya but don’t know where to start? Watch this video!

Embark founder Donovan Pacholl covers all of the most-asked questions concerning the Everest Base Camp (EBC) trek. First and foremost, trekking to EBC is NOT the same as climbing Mount Everest. It is generally a very safe trek, and suitable for healthy people with a good level of fitness. In this overview:


General outline of the Khumbu Region:
-The basic route
-Best times to go
-How long the trek will be (time and distance)
-What sort of altitudes will be reached
-Daily life on the trail
-Accommodations (lodge-to-lodge: sleeping at tea houses, not in tents)
-Weather
-Packing, logistics, what to carry daily (we have lists!)
-How your gear gets transported up the valley
-Highlights of the trek
-Nepali culture
-How hard is it/How physically fit will you need to be
-Insurance/In case of emergency
-Cost of the trek
-Optional add-on climb
-Training plan (we can supply this as well)
-Comparison to Kilimanjaro trek

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