What is the best season to do Everest Base Camp via Kalapather trekking and Hiking?

Spring and autumn two sessions are the best time to visit and hike to EBC . Trekking in these seasons mean clear sky and tolerable temperature during a trek and expeditions too

Trekking and Hiking to Everest Base Camp in spring (March to May)

Spring is one of the best trekking seasons to hike to EBC. Clear sky and moderate temperature aside, spring offers an array of beautiful flowers during a EBC. This includes Nepal’s national flower rhododendron that will make your hike uphill very pleasant.

Spring is also climbing season in Nepal and one can see many colorful tents pitched on the Everest base camp.

In Nepal, spring runs from March to May. However, late May may see some clouds. Mid-March is really the perfect time in terms of weather and April in terms of rhododendron and other flowers during a trek. These are also the busy times trekking and Mt .Everest expedition and will most probably be crowded during at trail and guest houses

Trekking to Everest Base Camp in summer/ Monsoon (June to August) From June to August is monsoon time in Nepal, though the clouds stay around till mid September but must of time clear weather first of September

Monsoon is not a good time do EBC hike. First, views will be blocked most of the time due to rain clouds. Trails will be muddy. It can rain anytime and the next village could be still an hour away. And, snow fall or snow storm at higher elevations.

Another problem is the delays Ktm-Lukla-Ktm. Flights to and from Lukla can be delayed for as long as a week some time In my guide experience I stuck in Lukla 7 Days from Bed weather. Even buses and jeeps can be delayed. In fact, they can get stuck in the soft mud en route and it is a real hassle.

The only good news is that leeches aren’t a problem in Everest. However, all things considered, it is better to travel to rain shadow areas like, Narphu Valley, Annapurna Circuit, Mustang, Dolpo and Tibet Lasha (Mt Kailash) etc. during monsoon.

Trekking to Everest Base Camp in autumn ( Sep to November )

Autumn is the best and all most crowded season in Nepal Trekking and Travelling, especially October and November. Autumn lasts from September to November.

Clear sky and tolerable temperature are the features of trekking in autumn. Also, by the end of November it starts to get cold. This does not mean that trekking is not possible, just some extra layers for warmth. People have comfortably traveled to Everest Base Camp well into December too.

Trekking and Hiking to Everest Base Camp in winter :

Winter is not a good time, though not as bad as monsoon but it be cold you need warm trekking gear during trek.

The air is drier and clearer in winter and trekking is absolutely possible but it is not as simple as in peak seasons.

It gets very cold at night so a proper down jacket, down trouser and a good quality sleeping bag is a must. Also, expect heavy snowfall at higher altitude.

Most of the lodges will be closed during a winter. But then, plenty enough will be open to accommodate the few trekkers ebc trail who travel in winter. This is because Everest trek is a very popular destination in Nepal.

Permits required to Hike to Everest Base Camp

To do EBC trek, two permits are required

1: New local permit system is enforced and it can be obtained in Lukla. This will cost Rs 2000

(Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality)

2. Everest National Park Ticket: This is entrance ticket to Everest National Park and costs Nrs.3000 (around US $30). ( Sagarmatha National Park Regulations to follow An entry fee of Rs.3000 per person per entry (foreigners) and Rs. 1500 per person per entry (SAARC national) must be paid at the designated ticket counter in Jursalley Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality )

Everest base camp Trek Tea houses/ accommodations

One of the popular treks and at lower altitudes most tea houses will have flushes toilets and hot water showers; usually at a cost of around US$ 5/6USD you can find a suitable accommodation / tea house during Everest base camp trek. The communal area in tea houses tends to be the dining room, in the centre of which will be a large yak dung burning stove to heat the whole guest house. So if going to Everest base camp during high season like Oct November and April, may. It is a much difficult to find a guest house / accommodation because they are large number of trekkers on a trail they are already reservations a room one or two month before they get very easily room /accommodations .

How fit should you be before you go Everest Base camp Trek ? You should be in the best physical shape possible before embarking on your trek and preferably do some Trekking at altitude a few months before heading to different party county to help your body acclimatize.If you don’t have mountains near where you live, try to get out for a few multi-day hikes to help your body become accustomed to the routine of Trekking over consecutive days.

GOOD TO KNOW

NOTE:

1. Lukla flight based from Ramechhap Airport

Dear Guests!

This is to inform all of you that Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) has issued a NOTAM for Taxiway Maintenance due to which Kathmandu Airport will be closed from 22:30 hours to 6:30 hour everyday effective from September 01, 2019 to December 31, 2019. During the above mentioned period there will be more traffic congestion at Kathmandu Airport which leads to Air Traffic Hold, flight delay and high possibility for flight cancellation due to flight startup queue, therefore for smooth operation of Lukla flights, all the airlines will be operating Lukla flight from Ramechhap Airport effective October 01, 2019 to December 31, 2019.

Ramechhap is located in the Tamakoshi River Valley, the capital of Ramechhap District at an altitude of 474 meter. It is located 132 kms east of Kathmandu and takes about 4 hours by drive from Kathmandu.

Thank you for your support and apology for the inconvenience caused by this which is beyond our control.

Alternatively, if you prefer to ride helicopter to/from Lukla based from Kathmandu avoiding long drive to/from Ramechhap can be arranged upon request paying additional fees.

2. In a worst-case scenario, if the flight from Kathmandu / Ramechhap to Lukla, or Lukla to Kathmandu / Ramechhap is delayed or cancelled due to bad weather, we can always transfer you to a next day ticket. However, in case you’re on a tight schedule time-wise, we can charter in a helicopter at additional fees