Short Everest Base Camp Trek is the same trekking route as EBC but completed in the shortest period of time. As most of the trails of Short Everest Base Camp Treks follow on high elevations above 3,000 meters, you require physical fitness and mental preparation for this trekking. We at Nepal Mother House are providing access to the Mt. Everest Base Camp (5,360m) and the popular viewpoint Kalapathar (5,550m) during a short stay in Nepal in a quick way.
Short Everest Base Camp Trek begins at Lukla (2,800m), after a short scenic flight from Kathmandu. Then, flows Dudh Koshi River through the Sherpa Villages; Chheplung, Ghat, Phakding, Toktok, Benkar, Manjo, Jorrsalle, and Namche Bazaar. Often you have outstanding mountain scenery, including Numbur Himal, Karyoulung (6,511m), Kongde Shar (6093m), Kusum Kangaru (6,367m), and Thamserku (6,608m) most of the trail. There are several suspension bridges from Lukla to Namche, but Pangbuche Khola Bridge is the most exciting, it is located at just a junction of the Bhote Koshi River before the start ascends to the Namche Bazaar.
As Sagarmatha National Park is registered on the World Heritage Site List, there are not enough words to describe it. From the top of the Namche Bazaar and Everest View, the hotel can see amazing panoramic views of Mt. Ama Dablam (6,856m), Kangtekga (6,665m), Pek 38/ Shar Tse (7,591m), Lhotse Shar (8,393m), Lhotse ( 8,516m), Lhotse Col (7,925m), South Col (7,925m), Mt. Everest ( 8,848m), Nuptse (7,861m), Tabuche Peak (6,369m) and Khumbi Yul Lha ( 5,761m). Then, the trail during the Shortest Everest Base Camp Trek goes gradually up through the Tenzing Norgay Memorial Stupa, before Kenjoma, and drops through the pine forest to the Dhudha Kishi Bridge at Phunke Tenga, then rise to the Tyangbuche Monastery with beautiful Mountain View. Dibuche is an alternative stay to Tynagbuche. Again, you will cross the bridge at Imja Khola before Pangbuche Village, and head Somare, Orsho Teahouse, Dingboche (the world’s highest farmland), Dughla/Thukla, Thukla Pass (4,830m), Lobuche, Lobuche Pass (5,110m), Gorekshep (the last tea house for Short Trek to Everest Base Camp.
There are several monuments near Thukla Pass (where the Khumbu Glacier begins), who died during the expedition. You may visit the Italian Research Center (Pyramid) from Lobuche to Gorekshep. The key attraction of Everest Base Camp Trek 10 Days is Mt Everest Base Camp an elevation of 5,360 meters, where you see the incredible Khumbu Icefall, Khumbu Glacier, and high Himalayan scenery. Many expedition groups can see during the spring season. EBC seems like mini Thamel during spring. Kala Pathar named Kalapattar (Black Rock in Nepali) is the most popular viewpoint for the closest view of Mt. Everest without serious mountaineering skill, at an altitude of 5,643 meters from sea level. This is another landmark for the Short EBC Trek. It is best to visit during sunset time for the golden-colored mountain scenery. But you need full equipment to protect yourself from freezing after sunset and walking to dusk. The view is outstanding from the Kalapattar top. This is a piece of Heaven, just middle of the mountains, From the west you can see Mt. Tabuche Peak (6,369m), Cholatse (6,440m), Lobuche East (6,119m), Lobuche West (6,145m), Chhumbu (6,853m), Changri (6,027m), Chumbu (6,859m), Pumori (7,165m), Lingtren (6,749m), Khumbutse (6,665m), Lho La (6026m), Changtse (7,653m)-Tibetan Mountain, Mt. Everest ( 8,848.86m), Nuptse (7,861m), Lhotse (8,516m), Pek 38/ Shar Tse (7,591m), Kongmatse/Mhera Peak (5,820m) and Ama Dablam (6,856m).
After collecting a bunch of lifetime experiences, the Rapid Everest Base Camp Trek ends at Lukla to re-trace the Sherpa Villages. The Nepal Mother House recommends at least 10 Days for the Everest Base Camp Short Trek only for physical fitness, and adventure trekkers, who like to explore the High Himalayan scenery and unique Sherpa culture in the shortest hiking. We organize the Everest Base Camp Short Trek by professional local Sherpa Guide and porters whole in the year. But mid-September to November and mid-March to May are the best times to trek Everest Base Camp during autumn and spring respectively.
What is the Best Time for a Short Trek at Everest Base Camp?
Nepal has four seasons; winter, spring, monsoon, and autumn but somewhere it describes six seasons, spring and autumn are the main reasons for the trek. Autumn is known as the most popular tourist, and it falls from September to November, a monsoon just over where the hills are refilled and lush with vibrant views in clean air washed by rain. The weather is neither hot nor cold, in the lower elevation and bestows amazing Mountain views on the highland. Many festivals like Dashain, Dipawali /Tihar, and Chhath fall in the autumn, and you have a great chance to observe Nepalese culture and celebrate festivals with locals. Likewise, this is the right time for harvesting paddy on the low land, so the rice trace is painted with golden color, and the farmer is busy harvesting them. Autumn is not only a perfect time for the Short Everest Base Camp Trek, but it is best for the tour, trekking, peak climbing, and expedition.
Spring is the second main trekking season in Nepal. Falls in March, April, and May are preferred months for high-altitude treks and climbing. However, the lowlands are less pleasant at this time as the temperature will be too warm for comfort. The dry air can be dusty and polluted with the Misty view. May is the month immediately prior time to the beginning of the monsoon. Spring is the best time for flowering, especially Nepal’s national flower “Rhododendron” booming in the highland above 1,500 meters. The Rhododendron flower is seen in the jungle around Phakding to Tengboche.
Good Physical Fitness and Training Make Successful Short Everest Base Camp Trek
As this is a short form of the Mount Everest Base Camp Trek, there is not any rest day before getting to the destination. You should be physically fit to walk 6 to 7 hours most of the day in the high elevation. Physical fitness is the most important for this trek. Normally, good physical fitness trekkers don’t require any prior trekking experience but should be mentally determined. If you have some trekking experience before the trek, this will help to make your trip successful. So, we at Nepal Mother House Treks suggested you be involved in physical exercises like walking for a couple of hours every day with a small bag, doing Yoga, and heart cardiology exercises in the GYM or the club. Or you may do some short treks before participating in the Short Everest Base Camp Trek.
What Trekking Permits and Paperwork Needed for 10 Days Everest Base Camp Short Trek?
The trekking trail goes to the world's Highest National Park, Sagarmatha National Park. So, this 10-day Everest Base Camp Short Trek also requires trekking permits like other Treks. For this trekking, you need 3 different permits;
[I] Local Government fee of Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality.
[II] TIMS cards (Trekkers Information Management System)
[III] Sagarmatha National Park Entry permit
Now, the Trekkers Information Management System (TIMS) Card is not mandatory, but it would be best to have it with you if in case anything happens to your Guide and porters, TIMS card provides insurance for them if needed. We at Nepal Motherhouse insured them for the trek, even though for their double safety and security on the trek, batter to have a TIMS Card. Except for the TIMS card, the other two permits can be bought at the entrance gate of Sagarmatha National Park at Manjo with name details according to your passport name Guide and Porter, and agency name. But as we need your name details to buy air tickets, you could send us all the participant name details according to your passport or passport copy and two copies of your passport photo by email, then we will organize all permits before your arrival.
Is Accommodation Available on the Entire Trek?
The 10-day short Everest Base Camp Trek includes 9 9-night lodge/tea house stay in the mountain with the best lodge available in the town. As this is the most popular trekking route in the world, lodge, and tea house facilities are available for the entire trek. Every tea house will provide a good mattress, a pillow with a net, and clean bed sheet, and a blanket. Normally, you need to share a room between two people with a twin bed or double bed and use a common bathroom, where you can take a cold shower; the hot shower is available with NPR. 200 - 1000 per shower is an additional cost. Some places like; Lukla, Phakding, Namche Bazaar, Dingboche, and Lobuche have available various categories of accommodation, If you would like to stay in better accommodation in the heart of the Himalayas for some nights, we are glad to organize your request for an extra charge. For the small group (2/3 people), we will make accommodation reservations on the spot on the same day or a few days before by phone call or letter but for the bigger group, we need to make reservations a few months before. Anyway, we at Nepal Mother House are committed to providing you with the best possible accommodation for everyday whole in every trek.
Some Important Tips Before Begion Short Everest Base Camp Trek
It would be best to know some important tips that will help to make your Short Everest Base Camp trek successful with great joy. If you are wondering how to prepare for physical fitness for the trip, what kind of travel insurance you need to buy, what gear is needed to pack, How to know about high altitude sickness and its symptoms, and how can avoid AMS? How can I respect locals and local culture etc. 15 Important Tips You Need to Know Before Trekking to Mt. Everest will be very helpful for you, where mention some secret tips no one tells you before. We at Nepal Mother House are always concerned about how we can give ultimate satisfaction to our Guests during your Nepal stay.
Can we Do the EBC Short Trek without a Guide?
Till now, trekking to EBC without a guide is possible, but the Tourisem Board of Nepal Government press has realized a new provision regarding, " Trekkers No longer trek without Guide from 1st-April-2023". From April trekkers are not allowed to trek just themself, it is mandatory to hire at least one professional Guide from an authorized trekking company. This makes trekkers safe in the mountains while led by Guide and generate more job for tourism workers.
How Long Does It Everest Base Camp Trek Generally?
The Everest Base Camp trek is the most popular trekking route in the Khumbu region. The length of the trek can be different depending on the route taken and the speed of the trekkers, however, a typical itinerary takes about 10-14 days to complete a distance of approximately 130 kilometers (80 miles) round-trip.
The trek begins with a scenic short flight from Kathmandu to Lukla in the morning, followed along the Dudhkoshi River bank via Phakding Village. Enter the Sagarmatha National Park at Manjo (2,835m) then continue to the naturally blessed Sherpa land at Namche Bazaar, Tengboche, Dingboche, Lobuche, and Gorak Shep before finally reaching Everest Base Camp (5,360m). The return trek follows a similar route back to Lukla.
This 10-day Short Everest Base Camp Trek is designed for those trekkers who would like to see the top of the world in the shortest time. You are required to have good physical fitness to cope with high elevation.
How Hard Is Short Everest Base Camp Trek?
Normally, the Everest Base Camp Trek is considered to be a Moderate to Strenuous trek; however, the difficulty level can differ depending on several factors such as your physical fitness level, prior trekking experience with high altitude, and the route you choose. The trek covers a distance of approximately 130 km (80 miles) round trip and involves walking for 6 to 8 hours a day for about 10-14 days, including several steep ascents and descents on rough and rocky terrain. Altitude sickness is a significant risk on this trek due to no acclimation day in Namche Bazaar and Dingbuche like another trekking route, as the trail takes you to an elevation of 5,555 meters (18225 feet) at Kala Patthar. So, it's essential to have good physical fitness before the start of this trek and need to take enough rest while on the trek, and drink plenty of water and fluid. It's recommended to train for at least two to three months before the trek, focusing on building endurance and strength through cardio and weight training.
General, the Short Everest Base Camp Trek is a challenging but worthwhile adventure journey to the top of the world that requires preparation, determination, and a positive mindset. With the right preparation, anyone with a moderate fitness level can complete the trek successfully.
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