Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is mandatory for the trekking in Nepal. Despite the safe route and guide accompanying you, the trek has risks. It is a high-altitude trek in a remote region. There is no roadway or proper medical facilities along the EBC route. In case of emergency, helicopter rescue is the only option. Hence, travel insurance provides a safety net and peace of mind during the trek.
The insurance must cover an altitude of up to 6000 meters, altitude sickness, medical expenses, and helicopter rescue and evacuation. In addition to these crucial points, travel insurance should cover trip cancellation, delay, baggage loss, damage, etc.
Before getting travel insurance, ensure you understand the terms and conditions. It must also provide adequate protection and safety for the trek.
Climate and Weather
The seasons greatly influence Nepal’s climate and weather, including Everest Base Camp. Mount Everest has a mountain plateau climate and is cold throughout the year. The temperature at higher elevations is also relatively colder than the lower region. Especially at nighttime, the temperature tends to drop to below freezing.
The weather changes rapidly as you ascend to the higher elevations. It also becomes very windy. So, trekkers must prepare for the unpredictable weather and fluctuating climate during the trek. They must also carry adequate clothing and proper gear to match the varying weather and climate.
Safety and Security
Your safety and security are our number one priority. Therefore, we always design our itinerary with our client’s safety in mind. During the trek, we ascend to higher elevations gradually and take a proper acclimatization day. Similarly, we devise our itinerary by properly calculating the walking hours and distance to cover.
Our guides have intensive first-aid training and carry a first-aid kit during the trek. They also carry altitude-sickness medications. In an emergency, guides analyze the situation and take action that is in the best interest of our clients.
Acclimatization
For any high-altitude trek, acclimatization is essential. When you ascend to an altitude higher than 2500 meters, the oxygen level gradually depletes, and air pressure reduces. As a result, trekkers may experience slight discomfort or symptoms of altitude sickness. Thus, to prevent these symptoms, acclimatization plays a crucial role.
Acclimatization or rest days allow your body to adapt to the changing elevation and its changing surroundings, temperature, and humidity. During our Sleeping at Everest Base Camp Trek, we will take an acclimatization day at Namche Bazaar and Dingboche. It is essential to stay active. Thus, we will take short hikes and prepare to ascend to Everest Base Camp.
Trekking Group/Single
Whether to trek in a group or single is solely your preference. Some prefer to trek alone in a peaceful atmosphere and connect with their inner spirituality. At the same time, others prefer to trek with family or friends to make memories together.
We can arrange group or solo treks for the Sleeping at EBC Trek. If you want to trek in a group, we suggest keeping your group small. This will make it easier to coordinate during the trek.
If you join our fixed departures, other fellow trekkers may join you. We provide one guide for a group smaller than 10 people and one porter for two clients. For a group with more than 10, we provide an assistant guide. Point of Arrival
Your adventure will begin after you arrive in Kathmandu on day one. The following day, we will take a sightseeing tour around Kathmandu. We will visit different UNESCO World Heritage Sites, such as Swayambhunath stupa, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Pashupatinath Temple, and Bouddhanath.
On day three, we will take a scenic flight from Kathmandu to Lukla. This adventurous flight offers an aerial view of stunning landscapes and the first glimpse of the Himalayas. We will land at the Tenzing-Hillary Airport, Lukla. Our trekking journey will begin from here onwards.
Meeting Instructions
On your arrival in Kathmandu, we will hold a briefing session at your hotel in the evening. Our trek leader will provide all the necessary information about Sleeping at EBC Trek. If you have any queries, you can ask them. Likewise, they will also revise the itinerary and check the equipment. If any equipment is missing, they will assist you in renting or buying one near your hotel. The leader will inform you about the departure time for the next day.
Airport Pickup and Drop
Glorious Himalaya’s representative will pick you up at the Tribhuvan International Airport’s exit terminal. They will be holding a placard with your name on it. They will greet you in a traditional Nepalese way with fresh garland. Then, they will transfer you to your respective hotel in our vehicle.
After completing our trip package, our representative will drop you off at the airport. Our vehicle will escort you to the airport three hours before your flight schedule.