The Complete Everest Base Camp Trek: 12 Days, 130km, 5,380m
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- The Complete Everest Base Camp Trek: 12 Days, 130km, 5,380m (Complete Guide)
Everest base camp in 12 days? challenge accepted!
Everest Base Camp Trek: The Logistics
Hiking gear
Since Jeff and I were traveling and spent a month in Bali before our Everest basecamp trek, we were wildly unprepared for the trek. We did have base layers and some long sleeves, but not much else! However, it is good to know that you can find everything you need in Katmandu, Lukla or even higher, up to Namche Bazaar at 3,400m - however, it does get a little more expensive as you go up, of course.
We strongly recommend to rent sleeping bags and down jackets - we rented both of those for about $2.50 per day per person at the Kala Pattar shop in Thamel, Katmandu. We also bought the rest of our hiking gear, including hiking backpacks, hiking boots, gloves, hats, neck warmers, fleece-doubled hiking pants and warm socks at the same shop - the more you buy, the more you can haggle!
Aside from finding a good backpack to carry everything on your back, it is an absolute must that you also have an easy access bag, like a bumbag, for all those things you’ll be needing easy access to like your phone, chapstick, tissues, money, permits, snacks, camera, etc. We highlight recommend Eastpak products, and neither of us travel anywhere without their bumbags around our necks.
Altitude
It is important to inform yourself and your group members about the effects of altitude and AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness). Early symptoms from 2,500m can include a strong headache, and you need to stop climbing. Start descending immediately if you experience dizziness, shortness of breath while resting, nausea or exhaustion in addition to the headache. AMS can lead to HAPE (high altitude pulmonary oedema) or HACE (high altitude cerebral oedema), which are both life threatening, but usually only occur at very high altitude. Make sure to be aware and to follow the recommendations to avoid AMS, and don’t climb more than 500 meters a day above 3,000 meters. If you are feeling unwell, you can inform the lodge owners, they are very helpful and most can organize a helicopter rescue if needed.
Diamox should not be taken by pregnant women or anyone with liver or kidney issues.
Everest Base Camp Trek: The Full Itinerary
Day 1 - Katmandu (4,593ft / 1,400m) - Lukla (9,334ft / 2,845m) to Phakding (8,563ft / 2,610m) to Monjo (9,301ft / 2,835m)
Trekking time: 3 hours from Lukla to Phakding + 3 hours from Phakding to Monjo. Total 6 hours
The trek to Everest base camp starts with a relatively nerve wracking flight, in the smallest plane we’ve ever taken - only 7 seats, and one flight attendant! You will be offered mints and cotton for your ears as the plane takes off from Katmandu and zigzags in between mountains to approach Tenzing-Hillary Airport in Lukla.
Tip: Make sure to seat on the plane’s left side for the best views of the Himalayas!
You will see Lukla’s famous short landing strip with its 11.7% gradient appear in front of you. While it can make you nervous, embrace the feeling of landing on the 500m strip, it will definitely be a good story to tell!
Once you get out of the plane, you will find yourself in the second smallest airport in the world. From there, grab your bag, and let’s head on the trek!
You should normally arrive early morning, before 8.30am, so you can be in Phakding for lunch.
Start walking on the path and enjoy the first 2 hours going downhill - how easy, you will think. Beware, as you will have to go up during the last 2 hours of the trek!
Stop in Phakding for lunch halfway, and continue another 3 hours of uphill hiking to Monjo, through beautiful sceneries with prayer wheels and suspended bridges where you can spend your first night.
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Do a video on K2 basecamp trek.
@@najzain Haha, you paying for it?!
Haha. The govt of Pakistan does pay for vloggers who can do great vids. Go ahead, give it a try. I'm planning k2 next year...will do Nanga Parbat this year
@@najzain Wish we could get in touch with someone on their tourism team, we've tried for years :(
Have you tried to reach out Jazz? It is a mobile operator, they are funding many vloggers
"I'm a fan of any country that I can say namaste 15 times a day" I feel the love
Karin Schuler so welcome to Heaven (Nepal)
Haha, absolutely!
Namaste Karin 😀
Namastaa
Namaste 😍😍
Instead of dreaming to go to the moon, just visit Nepal. You'll find the whole universe of places, amazing landscapes and beautiful people over there. Can't wait to go to witness the Everest. Am coming there :D
About just as magical as I imagine mars or the moon would be - we love Nepal!
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I did this 4 years ago with my family and this video is bringing back so many wonderful memories. Spent Christmas at Dingboche where it snowed and still to this date my favourite place I've ever travelled. I remember eating the two minute noodles and fried rice, and adopting a mountain dog along the way we called Kenny G. He walked with us for 4 days straight. And of course the amazing mountains - waking up to that view every morning. Makes me want to go back :) lots of love from Australia xx
Grace Roberts such awesome memories! So glad you liked the video!
I live in your country now and i do miss my country Nepal
did kenny barked like a sax ?
Anyboody can tell me,,, how much money need for everest base camp track,,,,plz.....tell me...i want to go hear.....
@@Alomgir1997contact kathmandu's any trekking agency , google it bro, or watch everest trek tutorial videos on youtube there are tonnes of them featuring particular content like costs, food, accomodation, trekking gears, outfit etc
I did the EBC Trek in 2017 and I'm crying like a baby watching this video. You guys made me relive this life-changing experience. Thank you!
Aww haha, how awesome!
Same man! I was there in 2017 too! I think I’m going to go back in March just because of this video!
@@anitafagina180 I'm also preparing for solo trek from salleri to mt base camp
How exciting was that trip, i would feel elated and happy to make it to the first base camp and that is as far as I would want to go. I have no desire to ever try to step on God's mountain, for me I don't belong on something that no man or women belong.
6 months ago and dude still liking comments...what a legend
every. single. one - no bots here son!
Due to your commitment ..man i subscribed
@@maunderminimum4367 yes!
@@WhatDoesntSuck do you have an email ? I have so many questions please
@@alexcharpentier8075 We sure do, but hopefully every question has been answered in our blog post:
www.whatdoesntsuck.com/blog/12-day-mount-everest-base-camp-trek-2019
"You know what we have to do now?"
"What?"
"WALK BACK" 😈❤️😘
Ahahahaha!
Don't see many vids of the walk back.
@@networkbike543 Haha, not much different!
Walk back made my day😁😁😂😂i know that feeling🤣🤣
😅😅😅
i am a student from Russia and i study english using your videos, i used to watch them to copy your pronunciation, but now I watch them because it's top-notch content
wow, so cool! you speak excellent English!
@@WhatDoesntSuck Thrilling Expedition..no guide..no porter...So basically we don't require any guide or porter as such?....what was the expenditure?
No one:
Dude in video: YAK ATTACK!!
and...?
@@WhatDoesntSuck And yak attack
Yak attack😂
Again yak attack
Watching this during pandemic is happiness! I cant go anywhere instead, I can feel the joy.
this one of the most beautiful videos I have ever seen. I love how you guys take small steps, have no obligation but the biggest determination and LOVE
Aww, thanks so much for the comment Hiyori!
I love how you guys didn't feel rushed. Really took your time, took many breaks, and understood your limits. The result was an amazing adventure and experience with minimal setbacks. Nicely done.
Heaven is myth
Nepal is real.
Much love🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵
Saurav Basnet stop shaming the country! That logic can be applied to any
Yes , Nepal 😍
A tear drooped from my eye when I realised u got there...
Can't express much... One of the best videos.. hats off !
It's so real. I felt like I was experiencing all this with them! Very stimulating and informative 15 minutes! Living here in India I never been to Himalayan range but now I am motivated to! 🙌
Amazeballs! One of the best EBC trek vlogs I've ever watched. Savouring every minute of this video and can't wait to go, huff & puff and realise the Everest trek dream!
Thank you Guys completely in Awe and love the honesty about the trials and feelings you have.
I watched this movie before my 2019 EBC and during my trek I recognized all the places from your movie. When I came home I watched your movie again and recognized all the place I’ve been! Thank you so much, you’re such a lovely couple! Namaste 🙏
I did the track in December 2017 and I am awestruck watching your video. I wish I could go there again as I know how amazing it feels like being there. U brought my memories back. Amazing Video guys. Thanks!
you guys put asmile on my face, amazing content. Can't wait to pack my stuff and rush for the mountains!
One of the most thrilling videos I have seen on EBC trek. Great narration, superb videography and your great sense of humor has added to the real experience here.
Great courage, story/adventure, motivation, inspiration, and determination 👍👍👍
First time I have stumbled across you guys. The videos look awesome can’t wait to get tucked into more of your adventures!
Yea! So glad you like them!
Absolutely love you guys and your energy!! Never stop!!
Congratulatons, you made it! Well done, and thanks for posting the video, it looked amazing :)
"These mountains are the most beautiful thing I've ever seen, besides your face!" That was the best dialogue in this video for me. Can't help myself from feeling proud to see the glorifying beauty of my country. Many many thanks for sharing this wonderful video to the whole wide world.
Haha, thanks so much Barsha! We absolutely love Nepal and cannot wait to get back and explore more again soon!
@@WhatDoesntSuck And we would love to welcome you again!🤗🤗
That was such a lovely thing to say. You guys really love each other.
@@lancejackson3524 It's true - we do!
4:39 “Accept the bounce.”
Idk why, but that line cracked me up! 😂👍🏼
Thank you so much for uploading this video. I have started trekking recently and plan to do EBC next year. I am doing a couple of other treks (5000m+) and consistently working out. Trying to lose a few kgs weight and get my endurance levels up. This has given me the motivation that it all will be worth it.
Thank you, again.
Lots of love ❤️
What a great video! Thanks guys. Also love how you guys talk to each other!
Absolutely awesome guys and thank you for sharing this beautiful adventure, and good for you two... don’t know you and I’m super proud of you two!
Oh...guys, you made my evening so great ! You took me to the EBC too. I cried with the joy and beauty of the Himalays of Nepal.Looking forward to go there (heaven on earth) before I die.
Again, thank you so much for the beautiful vlog.God bless you two both beautiful loves.💓
Namaste ! 🇳🇵😍
I literally watched the whole video.. now its in my bucket list fellas.. thanks for inspiring me.. love ya both
Fantastic video, congratulations, you guys were so positive all the way, really well done! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks so much Michael, glad you liked it!
Omg! Thank you so much for visiting ❤️ hope you enjoyed 🙂🙂
Beautiful video 🥰 ... Yak attack 🤩 I am going to Mt Everest base camp very soon , this video has motivated me so much 🥰
Congratulations guys for reaching Everest base camp! Thank you for sharing the video. I have learnt a lot and excited to go there. I will plan April/May to avoid such cold weather.
This video makes me so happy and inspired!!! I've really started considering doing the EBC trek next year and your optimism and joy and humility in this video makes me wanna go!!! The scenery is beautiful but the energy you guys put out makes all the difference. I bet you'd be fantastic to hike with! Much love from England :)
Such a dream trip! You guys keep killing it! Big big fan
You've got to do it one day, George!
Thx for this educational video guide. One among the best...😉😉🎉
Amazing video, loved every minute of it. 👍
Straight to the point,familiar and warm, this is one of the best vlogs I've seen in a while.
Thanks so much, man!
You guys have been great. Thank you for the video. I can slowly start planning my trip to EBC on coming December 😍 this video made me more excited about the trip
Zumrud Aliyeva awesome! Awesome! You’ll have an amazing time - our complete guide article and itinerary is on our website. Good luck!
@@WhatDoesntSuck Thanks a lot. I had a look in the guide and it was very detailed and helpful
Amazing Video as always Guys!. Congrats for your achievement. Yak Attack!!!
Ahaha, thanks so much Erick! YAK ATTACK!
Living out my dream right there. I'm a big Everest fanatic. I know Everest is very much off my list health wise. Thank you for this video!
Very proud of you two. What an amazing journey!
Well done, such a beautiful little movie, I wish it lasted longer! Thank you for sharing, means a lot to us who can't do it. 👏✌👍🍀💕😊
Thanks so much! Have you watched any of our other adventures? Where would you want to see us go next?
Congratulations and Well Done!! This is brilliant
Thanks so much, Rashmee!
You guys are so mean, you showed us the beautiful of the journey to Everest only in 15 minutes video. I need more!!!!💗💗💗
Amazing Video! You guys and the pictures! 🙌🏻
Thanks so much, Isabel!
This is amazing!
I took this trek, got to Base Camp One October 28th 2019. This video is about as real as it gets. Brought back the feeling I had of being suffocated at night as I tried in vain to sleep. LOL I had the same attitude change at day four. Well done.
Absolutely fantastic thanks for sharing and well done 👏
Wow - this is awesome. Great adventure and a story very well told and shared with us. Thanks
I love the way u explained and show the beauties of my village ❤️❤️
Aww, thanks! Which village?!
Thank you for the inspiration. My wife and I are planning this trek this year. Great to see it was done without a tour or guide. Cheers!
Awesome, Zach! You guys will LOVE it! Check out our complete guide for more details and info and shoot us an email or message with any questions - good luck! www.whatdoesntsuck.com/blog/12-day-mount-everest-base-camp-trek-2019
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Whoohoooo Well done team. Its a real achievement, and you captured the adventure, the challenges so beautifully. You have inspired me to edit my EBC trek footage!!!
Thank you so much for sharing, thank you so much for inspiring me. I think we all need this kind of inspiration at the moment.
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Shane
This is amazing. I love the most,your way of presenting the travell on a flim. I wouldn't feel bored even it was of more than 15 min,genuinely. You peps are the best💓
Thanks so much, Joshan!
You two are very funny! Thanks for making such a great video and taking the time to film your journey. :-)
Aww, thanks so much! Just hoping to inspire people to do the same, whatever the challenge may be :)
Amazing treaking...Loved it..are u ever coming nepal Again ??..
You guys are incredible! The persistency, the bravery, not many would continue on this trip including myself here. Climbing vicariously with you guys!
Aww, thanks so much Aasha! We had such a blast :)
That video was well put together.. so beautiful. 💜❤️
Amazing video !!!!!
Great job done. You people rock !!!!!
Loved this trek. Did in 2001, walking in from Jiri and carrying my own gear. This video brought back a bunch of great memories. Thanks for posting it.
Awesome David! Sounds like an amazing hike!
How many days in total did it take for u to make the trek from Jiri to Lukla and come back?
@@adventurethroughscience9998 Coming from Jiri adds between 5 and 10 days to the way up. But carefull cause this part is actually more difficult than the "real" trek. On some days you have to walk 1500m up and down, without getting these nice views on the mountains...
But at the same time, you discover "real" Nepal countryside, and not the "Everest road business", so it's really really great on a cultural point of view.
Nowadays you can take another road to Saleiri, and meet the Jiri trek further. You still see the countryside but that save you 5 days of crazy up and down. Might be a nice deal.
@@thomashajjar4374 thanks thomas..the Salehiri road seems a new piece of information..
OMG ! Video full of goosebumps....Made it so nicely that we could imagine ourselves to the base camp. Awesome stuff guys! 😁😍
Thanks so much, Shivam! So glad we could bring you along with us!
Loved the video!!!
This trek is very high on my bucket list.
Awesome, John! So glad you liked it!
Thank you for visiting. You guys really did it.Come back again...🙏🙏🙏
I will go there one day!
Thanks for sharing this!
That's the spirit! Awesome!
Cold wind through my screen 😅❄️❄️❄️ why am I shivering?!
It's on my bucket list, thank you for this amazing video! I got goosebumps watching this... From Bangladesh ❤️🇧🇩
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That was really well put together. Subbed!
Amazing video you guys made.🤘🤘
I really enjoyed watchin this video & you's looked like you enjoyed every step. The scenery is breath takin! Happy Travels.
Mark Croall thanks Mark, happy travels!
I am so happy I found this video. I am so intrigued by Everest but I have no desire to climb it. I would absolutely love to take a hike to base camp. That’s high enough for me. Thank you for sharing your experience with us! Wow!! Beautiful!
Awesome, Loni! Glad you like it! Highly recommend the hike to EBC, it is stunning!
Nicely done! Got so motivated by seeing your video..i feel happy ❤️
Awesome! New item on the bucket list?
🙏✨ thanks for the great video! You shouting out Yak attack 😆brings back many fond memories of trekking in the Himalayas
Just like to say thanks to you guys I discovered this was even a thing!...Since then I was lucky enough to get to EBC in Feb this year :D before the virus put my country into lockdown. Thanks again guys for showing me this exists and to chase new dreams! :D
just an absolute freaking amazing video.....a girl i worked with in yosemite a few years ago hiked to everest base camp...i think that would be an amazing hike in every way possible but persistence is going to be needed and you all did it...what a top 3 bucket list achievement
Thanks so much, Brian! It certainly wasn't easy but it was SO worth it and a little persistence goes a long way! Bucket list item for sure!
Absolutely love the journey.
Thanks man!
Planning for a trek to Everest base camp as well, perhaps after my graduation!
Very nice video covering your experience along the trip!
Thumbs up !
This just reminded my trek to the EBC. Waiting to go there again Soon. ❤️
Awesome! We can't wait to go back either!
Awesome vlog and very enthusiastically done with all those positivities. Well done to both of you.
Thanks so much, Rocket Man! Would you ever try it?
I would if I could go back in time a bit 😀
I am watching this video more than 20 time. Love this. I enjoy every time to watch this
So inspirational! Planning to do this either later this year or 2022. You guys did great!
eventhough im from Nepal its our dream to go Everest Base Camp you guys did so amezing job lots of love from Nepal
Thank you for uploading this video. Very informative. I'll be doing the EBC trekking this coming October. Watching this video really makes me really excited to experience EBC. Great tips.
Awesome! Glad we could help! Enjoy!
Wc to nepal
Well done guys....Amazing video brings back memories :D
Amazing Video! Defiantly motivating. I’m going in Nov and hope the temperature won’t be as brutal. And Bravo for wearing brand new shoes on the trek. Hope there were no blisters.
Awesome - you'll have an amazing time. Yup, no blisters!
Wooo dude.first & formost i would like to say thankyou so much on behalf of nepales people for your gorgeous videography in nepal.It's really awesome🤷♂️🤷♂️keep up ur good work.
Thanks so much Ishwor! We can't wait to get back to Nepal again!
Ahhhhhhh! I wish I have someone to go with! 😅! You guys are so adorable by the way! 😍😍😍 Thank you for posting this video! ❤❤❤❤
Aww, thanks!!!
Awesome x 10000 video!!..so happy for u guys to mke it to basecamp and plenty of ❤️ formed along the way...
Marc Slacker thanks so much!! Absolutely one of our greatest adventures yet!
Excellent video, really enjoyed the scenic views in it. Covered a lot to be somewhat short and it wasn't boring. I would love to do this.
I love the “Yak attacks”,and walk back in the end 🤣love from Nepal 🇳🇵 🙏 Namastey 🤗
Wow! at last i was able to see this video going to Everest Base Camp. This is really my dream, to reach the base camp so i can have a full glimpse of the peak of Mr. Everest. Thank you so much. Much love. God bless you both!!!
You can do it! You can do it!
You can’t actually see Everest from Everest Base Camp!
However you can see it many times on the hike up (first glimpse about an hour before Namche).
The best close views (unless you are an actual mountaineer) are from Kala Patar the peak nearest to Gorak Shep. Lots of trekkers climb this at sunrise or sunset for epic views.
Finally, it could be argued that for trekkers the absolute best views of Everest are from further away - Gokyo Ri or Renjo La. From these view points Everest actually looks the highest peak whereas from other, closer viewpoints, other nearer (but smaller) peaks look taller.
@@dcaudwell Gokyo view was the most spectacular from my perspective too.
Anyway, the whole Khumbu region is freaking awesome !
wow,love from nepal and as i already said you guys deserve way higher subscribers
Speechless. Awesome guys ♥️. Anne you are stunning. Love all the Yak attacks 😍😍😍😍
Aww, thanks Sharrie! Haha, I think she's stunning too :) YAK ATTACK!
this is a great video! i want to do this exact trek one day. you both were awesome!
Thanks Michelle - Do it!
I'm very emotional right now ....
Currently training for EBC for October and this video made gave me the motivation.
Thank you so much !!!
Nessie Blanes - Travels / Adventures I did it earlier this year and it’s hard but omg amazing!!! I don’t know if you plan to go to dingboche or pherice, but pherice was my favourite place! Hope you have an amazing trip, good luck and make sure you bring some warm socks!! :)
@@hollymorris9632 how much training did you do prior to this ? I'm am located in Vancouver British Columbia, Canada and I go hiking here quite often. I need to know if I'm training enough ... Hard to say
Thank you guys, this was the best video about EBC trek I´ve ever seen
Thanks so much, glad you like it!
Amazing amazing. The end is always rewarding
Brilliant. Well done! I did Kilmanjaro a month ago - very similar experience I imagine! Miss it, which is why I am watching this!
Matthew Parkes very similar from us too! Reminiscing 💭
Awesome! Kili is high on our list!
This was a great video. I am amazed at how you walked over and climbed this rocks without breaking your neck.
Thanks, Sheila! Glad we came out of that adventure with no broken ankles!
I would never climb Everest, but hiking to base camp is amazing 😍