In Everest Base Camp trek, there is no particular age limit whatsoever. Anyone with outdoor attitude and passion for walking are fit for trekking. Nevertheless, you are expected to have good physical fitness, positive attitude and stamina. Having said that additional requirements depend on the type and nature of treks you choose.

Our staff knocks at your door and says 'Good Morning, bed tea sir' at 6 AM. Thereafter wash yourself in a basin of hot water.

A variety of breakfast as per your order will be offered and shortly you will be off to trek through forests, hills, mountain and villages. After 3-4 hours, you will stop at the pleasant surroundings for a hot lunch break.

This will be followed by another 3-4 hours walk before finally stopping for the night lodge. Wash yourself and rest with tea or coffee along with some light snacks. You can explore the area or relax until dinner is served at the warm dining hall with varied choices of food.

Finally retire to your bed for a well deserved night's rest. If you require ask for hot water rubber bag to keep you extra warm.

Nepal mainly has two seasons for trekking. The autumn (September, October & November) and spring (March, April & May) seasons are perfect when weather is balmy; flowers are in full bloom, excellent trails, clear skies and majestic sceneries of the Himalayas. Winter (Dec, Jan and Feb) is also good, only colder (obviously). Summer (Jun, Jul, and Aug) is monsoon so visibility and rain are an issue.

In Everest base camp trek, your trek will be under TEA-HOUSE TREK arrangement. The other not only economic but also eco-friendly way of doing trekking is called Tea-House trek arrangement which allows the trekkers to be more in contact with local people. In this arrangement you will be provided with food as per the menu and given separate rooms with well maintained beds for overnight halts. In teahouses there you get the facilities for hot water and shower is also available in some lodges.

In Everest base camp trekking region you will be served a variety of local foods including such items as Tibetan fried bread, soups, momo’s (steamed dumplings), daal- bhat (lentils and rice), tarkari (steamed, fried, or curried vegetables), potatoes (prepared in dozens of ways), pastas and even a version of pizza. Meats are rarely eaten although you may have canned tuna or sardines and the occasional yak stew. Breakfasts typically consist of eggs (prepared in many ways), hot porridge, muesli, toast, peanut butter and honey.

In Everest base camp trekking, lodges serve boiled and filtered water, which is generally safe. Because of environmental reasons, we encourage our guests to use iodine and other purifying agents to treat water before drinking. Bottled mineral water is also available everywhere.

In Everest base camp trek most of lodges/tea houses have electricity. You can charge your iPod or camera batteries while on treks. Please note that lodges/tea houses will charge you some money for the charging fee (1 USD to 3 USD per hour) in during your trek.

In Everest base camp trek there are landline telephones & satellite phones in many villages from where you can easily make international calls. This region has internet facilities in select places that can be accessed any time. Nowadays cell phones or mobile are widely used for communication all over Nepal.

As you move higher in altitude the temperature falls and the climate become relatively cooler and sometimes chilly. Although shorts, trousers and T-shirts would do while you trek by the day, but during evening, night and morning you will require warm clothes like woolen pullovers and jackets. Apart from above please bring slippers, sun lotions and personal medication.

Our itinerary has been specially tailored to prevent any kind of AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness) while moving up to higher altitude. Normally, altitude sickness starts from 3,600 meters/11808 feet and above. You will be trekking at a relatively slower and gradual pace as part of acclimatization process. In the higher elevation there is less oxygen in the air and this is more so while crossing high passes. Our expert guides will advice on how to avoid AMS as well as to treat when required.

AMS is quite unpredictable but all of our guides are very experienced with the symptoms and treatment of AMS. We would suggest you to take advice from our guides and some medical houses in the trekking route. We do, however, strongly advise people with known heart, lungs or blood diseases to consult their doctor before trekking.

Make sure to have both medical and evacuation insurance before coming to Nepal for Everest Base Camp trek. You should be careful in choosing a policy while traveling to Himalayan country like Nepal as some makes special exceptions for adventure travel. If you are confused about the insurance, please inform us we will help you. It is usually better to arrange your insurance in your country before travel.

Yes! Our guides and porters are fully trained, equipped and provided for. Every member in a trek group work as a team and take care of each other’s responsibility. We are also a partner of Himalayan Explores Connections, (Porters Assistance Project). The project has been set up to supply warm clothes, boots and other necessities to porters who are going on trek. This is why Himalayan Glacier Trekking is different than other companies. HGT protects the rights of all our staffs. Our guides are the best to enrich for your holidays through their vast knowledge of Culture, Geography, Eco system, Plants and History.

The trekking and expedition industry in Nepal is built on the back of hard working local porters. It is their tireless efforts carrying supplies, equipment and baggage that make journeying to these remote areas possible.

In trekking, you will be on a long journey of say at least 14 days. A duffle bag or a rucksack will normally be enough for your extra clothes and other necessities which will be taken care of by our Sherpa porters. You will also do better to carry a day pack for your personal belongings.

Yes! Before you head for trekking we will provide you place in our office or your hotel to store you unnecessary gears. It will be safely kept until your return.

This will depend on you're spending habits. However our trip details will give you an idea of how to budget for additional meals, and extra expenses in your trip. The full board will include your lunch, dinner, breakfast, and accommodation. You will need to pay for refreshments like soft and hard drinks, mineral water and any souvenir you buy along the route.

Weather in the mountains is notoriously difficult to predict. At night it is generally cooler the days are warm. Winter (January and February) will be bit colder but the days can be quite beautiful and warm if the sun is out. There will be bit of snow during the month of January, February and December. It is also important to make sure that you can stay warm and dry in just about any conditions. Expect the unexpected!

Average Temperatures in Nepal ( in Degree Celsius )

Nepali people believe that “guests are God”. You do not need to worry about the safety matter at all. Nepal is one of the most hospitable and beautiful countries in the world. But we suggest you to always consult your guide or the company before traveling.

Respect local traditions, customs, values and sentiments to help them protect local culture and maintain local pride.

Respect privacy when taking photographs
Respect holy places
Refrain from giving money to children as it encourages begging
Respect for the local etiquette earns you respect
Let the Himalayas change you - Do not change them
Protect the natural environment
Leave the campsite cleaner than you found it
Limit deforestation - make no open fires
Burn dry paper and packets in a safe place
Keep local water clean and avoid using pollutants
Plants should be left to flourish in their natural environment

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