Faqs 16 day Everest Base Camp Trek


The Sherpa’s are the highlanders of Everest and Eastern Himalayas of Nepal, the
Sherpa’s are of Tibetan origin. The name Sherpa means people from the East, as they drifted and migrated to Nepal more than 600 years; from Southern parts of Tibet. At present Sherpa menfolk are known as famous natural mountaineers and mountain guides. The first summiteer on top of Mt. Everest was late Tenzing Norgay Sherpa who hails from Thame west of Namche Bazaar. The Sherpa follows Buddhism religion and cultures similar to their Tibetan predecessors. 

Depending upon the weather around best seasons of the year, yes the flight always be on schedule. Sometimes the flight can be delayed or leads to cancellation if the weather is unfavorable for flights. As Himalayan weather can be unpredictable sometimes even in the best time of the seasons.
However, the flight do fly on time, as tourism is the main economy source of the country and for many guides and porters livelihood.


On booking with Haven Holidays Nepal, where most expenses are included in the trek cost. Like hotels in Kathmandu on B/B, sightseeing tour, as well domestic flights both ways with services of guide and porters. Included all meals and accommodation throughout the treks. The only extra money required for own individual expenses for extra snacks, drinks, and tipping for the guide and porters as well buying souvenirs.

Trekkers needs to carry extra cash in local currency that is Nepali Rupees equivalent to US$ 300 to 500. For own personal expenses and tipping of the staff and porters at the end of trekking. People who enjoy drinking hard drinks or beer needs to carry extra US$ 100 to 200. As the drinks are expensive around Everest region, best to drink on the way down, drinking alcohol on the way up is not advisable can lead to serious circumstances. 

All lodges do have facilities of electricity either run by local hydro plant or with solar power. At present nearly all overnight places in lodges do have internet and Wi-Fi services, in some places can be quite slow and disturbing depending upon the areas and weather wise. Where all clients’ needs to pay extra for charging each electronic items. As for internet services it’s free in some places, and other lodge might charge extra, where you can learn from your guide about the cost.

Trekkers will be surprised with comprehensive food list on the menu, all foods are served healthy and hygienic. One can choose from La Carte to Set Menu which is mainly the common and popular Nepali Dal / Bhat (Rice and lentil soup served with mild veg / meat curry). Trekkers can enjoy continental, Chines, Korean, Italian, and Indian, Tibetan or Sherpa foods also. Some places provides fresh bakery products also. The lodges of various class, from budget, standard to luxury depending upon the trip cost. Most lodges are of simple tourist standard with common toilet and bathrooms. Where one needs to pay extra for using hot showers.

Normally our guide takes care of each clients and taking much precaution regarding the altitude and foods, drinks on treks. However, some might get mild sickness from high altitude or from spicy foods. In case of severe and bad situation the patient is brought down to safe altitude. For very sick people immediate evacuation by any means of fast transportation. The only quickest ways is taking a Helicopter Services to bring the victim back to Kathmandu for treatment in the best hospitals. For this types of incidence if occurs, where all trekkers are informed regarding the Travel and Medical Insurance to cover all the extra expenses incurred on this situation.   

The Everest Base Camp Trek is considered a challenging but attainable trek. It involves trekking through rugged terrain, high altitudes, and enduring long hours of walking each day. The trek requires physical fitness, mental endurance, and acclimatization to the altitude. However, with proper preparation, training, and a slow and steady pace, it is achievable for many adventure enthusiasts.

Altitude sickness, also known as acute mountain sickness (AMS), is a common concern for trekkers and climbers visiting the Everest Base Camp. Located at an elevation of around 5,364 meters (17,598 feet), the base camp sits at a high altitude where the oxygen levels are significantly lower than at sea level.

Altitude sickness occurs due to the body's struggle to adapt to the reduced oxygen availability. Symptoms can range from mild to severe and may include headaches, dizziness, fatigue, nausea, and difficulty sleeping. In extreme cases, it can progress to high altitude pulmonary edema (HAPE) or high altitude cerebral edema (HACE), both of which are life-threatening conditions.

To minimize the risk of altitude sickness, climbers and trekkers are advised to acclimatize properly by gradually ascending and allowing their bodies time to adjust to the altitude. This involves taking regular rest days, hydrating well, avoiding alcohol and sleeping pills, and listening to their bodies for any signs of distress.

It is crucial to be aware of the symptoms and to descend immediately if they worsen. Oxygen supplementation and certain medications may be used to alleviate symptoms, but descent to a lower altitude remains the most effective treatment.

Overall, understanding the risks, acclimatizing appropriately, and seeking medical attention if needed can help mitigate the effects of altitude sickness at Everest Base Camp Trek.

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The answer of this question is ‘No’. It is because you are doing trekking up to Everest Base Camp (5364) and Kalapatthar (5545m) , the highest points of this trek; you are not going for climbing. If you are going from climbing and expedition, then, you have to obtain special permits for climbing and expedition with different trekking crew and with all required preparations. So, that you can go only up to Everest Base Camp, not to the Camp-1. Don’t try to climb without permits and preparations, you may be at risks and will be penalized and your health conditions even may be at risks even sometimes taking the life.

Therefore, you need to be clear about it that your trekking crew and permits you have obtained will take you only up to Everest Base Camp and Kalapatthar, not to camp-1. 

Everest Base Camp Trek takes at least 12 days to complete. Moreover, if you choose to do Everest Base Camp Trek in a relaxed way with some spare days in the mountain, it takes either 15- or 16-days Everest Base Camp Trek. However, the trekkers these days want Everest Base Camp Short Trek in order to complete in lesser days like 12 or even 11 days.

Yes, it is possible to do Everest Base Camp Trek in 11 or 12 days. But, 15- or 16-days Everest Base Camp trek is more flexible with some spare days for proper acclimatization and exploration during the trekking days.

So, if you are willing to complete your Everest Base Camp Trek in 11 or 12 days, then, you have to have a good level fitness and stamina of walking 6-8 hours in a day in average with no serious health issues otherwise go with either 15 or 16 days Everest Base Camp Trek with flexibility and proper acclimatization. It depends on you which itinerary you choose for your Everest Base Camp Trek to fit the level of your stamina and interest. The mountain region like Everest is always wild and unpredictable and you are suggested to prepare accordingly. 

 It takes your full preparation, confidence and the right and reliable trekking equipment with professional trekking crew members to reach Everest Base Camp. Your right and sound preparations, packing a comprehensive trekking equipment, having sound confident and accompanying the true trekking leaders and other members take you to reach Everest Base Camp Successfully.

Also, some of the unpredictable things like choice of the right weather condition and the best time of the year ( Autumn- Sep-Nov) and Spring ( Mar-May) help you to take to reach Everest Base Camp Trek. Most importantly, doing comprehensive research on Everest Base Camp and a good preparations will definitely help you to take to reach Everest Base Camp. 

A good/sound level of fitness is required to trek to Everest Base Camp since Everest Base Camp Trek is moderately adventure trek in Nepal above 5000m above. Though there is o such steep and technical trails on the way to Everest Base Camp, the trek is technically adventurous because of the high elevation walks where the layer of oxygen is very thinner.

Trekking or going up to 5000m is not an easy task, it’s adventure, yes it’s an adventure into the wild. So, one needs to be highly fit both physically and mentally for a successful accomplishment of Everest Base Camp Trek. For your complete fitness you can assess yourself with following indicators:

-          Can walk 7-8 hours a day in average at higher elevation like above 4000m

-          Can carry 10-15 kgs backpack while walking above 4000m above the sea level

-          Can bear shivering and chilling cold like -10 degree Celsius

-          Can bear the crowd of the people and share the accommodation and the washrooms

-          Can survive on the food items provided by local lodge

-          Can resist few hours (1-2) of hunger ( Sometimes)

-          Have high confidence that you can conquer over Everest Base Camp Trek ( 5364m) 

The best time to go Everest Base Camp is Autumn ( Sep-Nov) and the second best time to go Everest Base Camp Trek is Spring ( Mar-May). During these two seasons of the year, the times and the weathers are very fair with stunning sunshine and astonishing mountain views. Ther is no rain and no snowfall and the temperature is mild in the mountain. Even the domestic flights and road drive is safe to do during Autumn and Spring in Nepal. So, majority of the people go with either Autumn and Spring.

However, if people cannot bear the crowd and the noise on the trail during Everest base camp trek, people also go with pre-winter and pre-monsoon. The best idea to escape the crowd and chaos on the Everest Base Camp Trekking trail is choosing Spring as the best time to go Everest Base Camp Trek.