The Everest
Base Camp Trek in Nepal is one of the most famous trekking journeys in the
nation. Nepal is known as “the Property of the Himalayas" and albeit it's
relatively small size, the nation has the encompassment of a vast range of
diversities that pertain to geography, culture, and wildlife. As such, trekking
in Nepal has become among the very sought after adventure to do among
enthusiastic travelers and trekkers all over the world. The nation has many
amazing hiking destinations that vary from one another concerning topography,
their cultural prominence, and landscape. Every year, thousands of trekkers and
travelers go to the country to enjoy it’s most natural, cultural and
traditional hallmarks. Among all the hiking destinations of Nepal, the region
of Everest is thought to be the most famous, and the Everest Base Camp Trek is
arguably the most frequently done trekking travel responsible for a huge
portion of revenue generation in the tourism industry of the nation.
The trek can
be done at any time of the year and can be available to perform throughout the
year. The fall and the spring seasons have been considered the best seasons for
hiking the base camp trek since the weather conditions during these months are
vastly favorable and suitable. The clouds tend to dissipate and the
perspectives of the hills are clear. Summer and winter are not perfect for
hiking, but the travel can still be gone. The monsoon occurs in the summertime
and hiking trails become muddy and slick with rain. The views of these hills
are also not as apparent as the spring or autumn seasons. In winter, high passes
in the hills have a tendency to become blocked due to heavy snow along with the
region experiences extremely cold temperatures. That is why autumn and spring are
considered the peak trekking seasons as the majority of the trekkers to Everest
arrive in this time and resorts and airplane tickets become booked fast.
The Everest
Base Camp Trekking Path
A plane
journey in the capital of the nation to Lukla takes about 30 to 40 minutes and
can be considered as one of the very dramatic brief plane journeys on Earth. It
is surrounded by tall green mountains and hills, along with the terrain in
Lukla is quite different from Kathmandu. This change is felt immediately as one
lands in Lukla. Normally, the trekking journey lasts for fourteen days, but
this interval can be adjusted to match the trekker's requirements and
conveniences. The duration from 1 place to another takes about 5 to 6 hours as
the distance between 2 consecutive villages in the Khumbu is about 10 to 12 km.
Acclimatization to the high altitude terrain is typically done in the renowned mountain town of Namche Bazaar and Dingboche.
Essential
Trekking Equipment
It is
necessary to have trekking boots that you're comfortable with and also
have"broken into". Trekking in boots that you are uncomfortable in
can lead to blisters on the foot and just an unpleasant journey constantly
ruined by the sense of uncomfortable boots in the mountainous terrain. That's
the reason why having good and comfortable trekking boots (of any brand,
provided that you are comfortable wearing them) is important. It's also highly
recommended to pack as light as possible. Packing lightly will result in fewer
hassles and chances of losing items. From the mountains, porters are generally
hired for carrying duffle bags. So packing a duffle bag that doesn't go beyond
the weight of more than 12 kg is the most appropriate thing to do. Hotels in
Kathmandu also provides professional services of safety storage lockers where
you could save your extra luggage not really essential for the trek. There are
many stores in Kathmandu that sell trekking and hiking equipment. It is
possible to rent/hire them once you arrive in the city as well before you start
the trek. A proper Down Jacket is essential, however, if you're trekking during
the autumn or spring, the temperatures throughout the daytime remain mildly
warm and you may increase easily in T-shirts and hiking shorts. Other essential
items can contain sunscreens, sun-glasses, and trekking hats.
The
Accommodations and Meals during the trip
Kathmandu
has a wide range of resorts which range from three-star to five-stars types.
Places like Namche Bazaar, Phakding and Lukla do have access to guesthouses
that offer more services, but the rest of the places present basic guesthouse
accommodations. That isn't to say that the accommodations aren't comfortable.
On the contrary, the guesthouses and the lodges are very comfy and dinner and
breakfast are served there. Normally, twin-sharing lodge-to-lodge
accommodations can be found in the mountains and trekkers are sometimes
required to share the room with other trekkers (of the same gender).
Electricity is available at all guesthouses and some even have the support of
wifi. Laundry services are not really available, but Namche, Lukla and Phakding
and extra amount have to be compensated to utilize hot water.
Altitude
Sickness and Acclimatization
Altitude
Sickness is a condition of the body which occurs when the body is unable to
adapt to the high altitude conditions in the mountains. The incidence of this
sickness varies from person to person. If the signs of this sickness aren't
taken care of properly, the condition can even turn severe. That is why having
appropriate and enough acclimatization time is important whilst trekking to
allow the body to adjust to the elevation difference. Plowing through the trek
without properly acclimatizing is recommended against, especially for novice
trekkers. A few of the symptoms of the sickness include headache, loss of
appetite and sleep. It's important to remain hydrated while eating and hiking
contently for vitality. Going slow and steady on your own comfortable pacing is
suggested. Medicines for sickness can also be obtained to reduce its
possibilities. Medicines such as Diamox helps. Some trekkers also spend the
medication from the very beginning of the conclusion from Kathmandu itself. If
the signs of the sickness occur and one isn't able to continue on, then it is
advised to remain and rest until one feels better before continuing on.
Money
There are
many money exchange centers in Kathmandu where you can trade foreign currency.
Taking foreign currency in the mountains isn't advised because it can prove to
be a hassle. Instead, exchanging money prior to the trek begins is the ideal
way to avoid unnecessary hassles while hiking. The local currency also lets you buy
things and pay for services at the mountains readily.
The Everest
Base Camp Trek is a journey that requires trekkers and travelers from their
comfort zone, but this is among its many appeals. It is a journey that amuses
the trekkers in a deep sense of achievement as one reaches the bottom camp of
the tallest mountain summit. It is a journey that needs to be done at least
once in life!
Comments
Post a Comment