Everest base camp trek difficulty

            Everest base camp trek difficulty

Everestbase camp trek is dream for every explorer around the world. This beautiful journey starts from Kathmandu taking a 30 minute flight to one of the world thrilling airport of Lukla. Then the trail follows dudhkoshi valley crossing few suspension bridge towards Namche bazaar. This journey is the combination of challenging journey through the high khumbu valley exploring with Sherpa culture and people. Everest base camp trek can be difficult if you are not physically fit or if you get sick in the mountain.

Everestbase camp trek isn’t difficult if you use the regular trail that most of the trekkers use. Everest base camp trek can be difficult if you combine this trek with some pass like Chola, Renjola & Khangmala. These three pass trek is also one of the famous trek from Everest region. Everest base camp trek can be grade as moderate/difficult trek.  Highest elevation we have to hike during Everest base camp trek is Kalapatthar 5545m. Kalapatthar is a view point to see Mt Everest. We can see Mt Everest from Everest base camp but that is not good enough.

If you are a good hiker you can do Everest base camp trek easily but you have to be careful about few things like

I)                    Walk slow and steady pace above 3500m

II)                  Eat and sleep well

III)                Eat plenty of fluid

IV)               Drink bottle or treated water

V)                 Eat hygienic food

If you are serious with following the above mention rule you can be able to do Everest base camp trek easily. This is not a tough hike, it’s tough because of altitude