5 Ways I Enjoy Great trekking experience with a great guide

5 Ways I Enjoy Great trekking experience with a great guide

Everest Base Camp Trek is a famous challenging trek in Khumbu, Nepal. Famous for its spectacular mountain peaks and the loyalty and friendliness of its inhabitants (the Sherpas), the Everest region (Khumbu) is one of the most popular destinations for tourists in Nepal. While many of the routes through the mountains are arduous, there are ample places to rest and enjoy a meal along the way. Probably the most enjoyable AND the most memorable holiday I have ever been on, reaching Everest base camp after an early morning start and a 6 hr. hike. Walking alone in the mountains when my group was either 1hr ahead of me or 1 hr behind me. It was awesome. Hearing children singing songs one night outside our teahouse. All this was crazy wonderful. It was the most memorable and exciting part of my holiday.

Here are some tips to help you have the most unforgettable experience with your Everest Base Camp Trek

1.     Get Fit. Definitely should get very fit before going. Also it is camping, just with four walls around you, so very cold at times and washing was almost impossible in places so be prepared.  And if you are not fit, you may lose all the enjoyable fun there.  You must have full strength and vigor as well as freedom from signs of disease, your appearance and behavior must be soundness and balance. Do be fit to get the best out of this trip.

2.     Be Prepared. You need a decent size daypack. Although it says in the literature that you need a daypack for just your camera and a bit of water... You also need to have room for layers of clothing. You must park all the necessary things you need for the trekking. Take t-shirts for trekking in - it gets scorches as you work so hard walking! If you like your sweet treats, stock up from home or be prepared to pay the price for imported, out-of-date chocolate ;-) Enjoy, Enjoy, Enjoy! So hard, mentally and physically, but worth every single step. Would do it again in a heartbeat.

3.     Make sure you train well before going. Get yourself pretty fit by running stairs, walking and trekking hills, cycling and definitely core strength. The fitter you are the easier it is.

4.     Go with extra cash. Things get more expensive the higher the altitude, so extra rupees are a good idea. Expect to leave tip along the way. Some people may need to consider this extra expense before going. A rough guide is tipped the porters 2US dollars a day per person per porter and 4 US dollars per person per assistant guide per day. These people ensure your trip is a memorable, successful one, so if they do a good job, don't be stingy!

5.     Bring a hot water bottle for the evenings there is no heating.  You must hire or bring a good sleeping bag with you, bring your own silk sleeping bag liner, take an umbrella (sounds stupid until it's monsoon rains and your soaked and catch a cold) and test out your waterproof pants and jacket before going (ours did not withstand heavy rainfall and we got soaked through!)

Conclusion

Climbing the Everest is the dream of many – including me. With these tips, you’re better poised to make your Everest Base Camp Treka memorable and enjoyable one. So make it happen, and make it great.

The trip was provided by Nepal Hiking Team, a trustworthy local tour operator based in Kathmandu, Nepal. You can contact them directly: Phone: 0977 01 4389212 (Balaram Thapa) and their website: https://www.nepalhikingteam.com