Question 1

What is the best time to do this trek?

Accepted Answer

The Everest Base Camp short trek is feasible year-round, but the best times to undertake the trek are from March to May and mid-October to December. These months offer optimal weather conditions, with clear skies and mild temperatures, ensuring a more enjoyable and safe experience.

Question 2

Is travel insurance mandatary?

Accepted Answer

We highly recommend securing travel and medical insurance not only to cover any emergencies during the trip but also last minute cancellations.

Question 3

What is the fitness level required for this trek?

Accepted Answer

The 12-day Everest Base Camp trek requires good fitness and physical condition. After booking, you will receive a 3-4 month training plan. No prior mountaineering experience is necessary. Additionally, it’s recommended to have a medical check-up before the trip. Consult your doctor on the following:
• If high-altitude trekking is safe for your age, fitness level, and health condition
• If any preexisting conditions could affect the trek
• Whether your medications could interfere with high-altitude acclimatization
• If Diamox is compatible with your current medications

Question 4

Can I upgrade my accomodation?

Accepted Answer

The price of this trip is based on double occupancy. Single occupancy upgrades are available for an additional fee. You can also upgrade to a different property for your accommodation. However, during the trek, higher in the mountains, there might be teahouses where single rooms are not available. For more details, please contact us at team@adventuretripr.com.

Question 5

What are the effects of going to such high altitudes?

Accepted Answer

As you ascend, your body undergoes physical changes due to the increasing altitude. The higher you go, the more pronounced these changes become. If you gain elevation quickly, you may experience symptoms such as dizziness, nausea, headaches, and dehydration, which are signs of altitude sickness. In rare cases, symptoms may worsen, so the group leader closely monitors all trekkers. Trained to recognize Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS), the leader will evacuate any trekker showing signs of AMS to a lower, safe altitude immediately. To minimize altitude-related effects, the trek follows a gradual ascent, allowing for safe acclimatization.

Question 6

I hear there are often delays on this trek, what can I expect?

Accepted Answer

Please note that the Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu flight can often be delayed by a few hours or even canceled for one or more days due to unfavorable weather conditions, even during the best seasons. This may occur at the start, end, or both ends of the trek. In such cases, be prepared for long waits at either Kathmandu or Lukla airports.
To accommodate potential delays, we’ve added an extra day in Kathmandu at the end of the trip. However, it is strongly recommended to book travel insurance and a flexible flight ticket to cover any unexpected changes or delays.

Question 7

What is the luggage allowance for the Lukla flight?

Accepted Answer

The  total allowance of 15 kg (33.1 lb) per person: 10 kg (22.0 lb) of checked baggage and 5 kg (11.0 lb) of hand baggage. Excess baggage is listed at approximately USD 2 per additional kilogram, subject to confirmation.

12-Day Everest Base Camp Premium Guided Trek

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