by everestcamptrekadmin | Jul 30, 2026 | Weather & Best Time
Planning a trek to Everest Base Camp (5,364m / 17,598 ft) is an exciting adventure. One of the very first questions every trekker asks is: What is the weather actually like up there? To put it simply: Everest Base Camp has a harsh high-altitude climate. Daytime...
by everestcamptrekadmin | Jul 30, 2026 | Difficulty & Fitness Questions
With a porter, carry 5–7 kg (11–15 lb) in your daypack and let the porter carry 12–13 kg (26–29 lb) in a duffel. Without a porter, plan for 8–12 kg (18–26 lb) in a 50–65 L pack. The Lukla flight caps you at 10 kg checked + 5 kg cabin, and that limit decides what makes...
by everestcamptrekadmin | Jun 29, 2026 | General Questions
Yes, toilets are available on the Everest Circuit Trek, also known as the Everest Three Passes Trek. However, they are not always modern, heated, private, or comfortable. What you find depends heavily on your altitude, the village, the type of teahouse you stay in,...
by everestcamptrekadmin | Jun 29, 2026 | Safety & Risk
Yes, there is internet and Wi-Fi on the Everest Base Camp trek, but it is not the same as the internet you use in Kathmandu, at home, or in a city hotel. You can usually get online in most major villages along the EBC route, including Lukla, Phakding, Namche Bazaar,...
by everestcamptrekadmin | Jun 29, 2026 | Uncategorized
There is something inherently magical about stepping into a great tea house. The subtle aroma of jasmine and roasted oolong greets you at the door, the soft clinking of porcelain sets a relaxing rhythm, and for a moment, the rush of the outside world simply melts...
