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Everest Base Camp Trek With Yoga Retreat Frequently Asked Question for Beginners will help to know detail about how this trekking is going to be organized.

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Everest Base Camp Trek With Yoga Retreat Frequently Asked Questions for beginners will help to know details about how this trekking is going to be organized and what things you should mentally prepare before starting this trek. And also will clarify the Impact of the Corona Virus Issue nowadays.

Does the coronavirus affect organizing Everest Base Camp Trek with Yoga Retreat?

Not. No patient with coronavirus has been identified in Nepal yet. So, we strongly assure you that Nepal is a Corona–free zone. You can travel in Nepal and any region without any terror of the coronavirus in your mind. If you do not believe it, you can ask the person who has recently been to Nepal or you can also read their blog posts regarding the coronavirus in Nepal. Thus, the coronavirus has not affected the organization Everest Base Camp Trek with Yoga.

Is the Everest base camp trek still organized in March and April even though there is news of the coronavirus in Asia?

Yes, people are going to celebrate their Everest Base Camp Trek in the coming March and April of 2020 even though there is a threat of coronavirus in China and Korea. Everest Base Camp Trek will be organized as usual according to the trekkers’ choice of itinerary, budget, and interest. Nothing about the coronavirus has resulted in a change in organizing the Everest Base Camp Trek. If you are planning to come to Nepal and trek to Everest Base Camp, do not hesitate to ask us to set your Everest Base Camp Trek Itinerary for 2020, March, and April.

Types of equipment and Necessary Packing details for Everest Base Camp Trek With Yoga Retreat

These are the packing list you should not forget to bring during Everest Base Camp Trek With Yoga Retreat

Clothing

  1. Down Jacket: 1
  2. Down or Fiber-filled water and windproof jacket and trousers: 1
  3. Fleece Jacket / Pullover: 1
  4. Warm cotton trousers: 2
  5. Shirt and T-shirts: 4
  6. Lightweight cotton long trousers :3
  7. Long underwear: 2, Short underwear: 4
  8. Sun hat / Scarft/ Woolen hat :1
  9. Lightweight gloves: 1, Raincoat:1
  10. Heavyweight glove or mitten with a waterproof: 1

Footwear

  1. Trekking Boot: one Pair
  2. Think Socks: 4, Light socks : 3, Sandle: 1

Other Equipment

  1. Day Pack at Least 25 kg
  2. Water Bottle 1,
  3. Sun Cream 1
  4. Sun Glass 1
  5. Towel
  6. Flashlight with spare bulbs, batteries, lip salve, and gaiters.
  7. Sewing Kit, Camera, Film, Cards, and Personal Medical Kit.

Optional

  1. Toilet articles
  2. Toilet Roll
  3. Notebook and Pen

Everest Base Camp Trek With Yoga Retreat in group and solo trekking

Both Everest Base Camp Trek with Yoga Retreat in group and solo trekking is possible. If you love solo trekking, you can go with it, otherwise, we recommend joining a group that will be much better than solo trekking. It is said that group work is always stronger than solo work. There will be more sharing and more excitement while traveling in a group but lacking while traveling solo. Moreover, doing yoga and meditation in a group is much more effective than in a solo. However, Everest Base Camp Trek with yoga retreat solo trekking is still possible.

How is the flight from Kathmandu To Lukla And Back During the Everest Base Camp Trek With Yoga Retreat?

The flight from Kathmandu To Lukla And Back During the Everest Base Camp Trek With Yoga Retreat is spectacular. This scenic flight lasts for 35 minutes. Initially, we head north from Kathmandu airport. Slowly, the Langtang Himalayan range is visible in front of us. Then, we fly to the east heading to the Everest region, Lukla airport. We fly over magnificent landscapes and mountain panorama. The flight is, sometimes, canceled or postponed due to heavy clouds and snowfall.

Everest Base Camp Trek With Yoga Retreat Highlights.

  • Scenic Lukla Flight and back to Kathmandu
  • Explore Lukla town and Lukla airport
  • Sagarmatha National Park and Himalayan species of flora and fauna
  • Namche, the gateway to the Everest region, Hotel Everest View, and the holy Tengboche Monastery
  • Stupendous sunrise and mountain views from Kalapatthar include Pumori, Loa Tse, Nuptse, Makalu, and Everest.
  • Authentic Sherpa Culture and Civilization

How are the guide and Porter and their Tips?

We employ a local guide and porter who are well-trained to handle any kind of circumstances during the trip. They know the local culture, trails, mountain peaks, local foods, accommodations, and so on so that they can impart the most reliable information you want. The guide will handle all kinds of matters like accommodation, food, staff management, weather forecasts, preparations, and information about local culture, civilization, and mountain peaks whereas the porters carry your luggage and walk next to you taking good care of you in every step you forward.

The guide and porter indeed expect tips at the end of the trip. Regarding tipping, you can allocate 10% amount of the total budget of the trip you pay for the company. This is just a guideline, you can pay them better than this or something very special too if you are delighted.

Best Time to Go Everest Base Camp Trek With Yoga Retreat

Autumn ( Sep-Nov) is the best time to go to Everest Base Camp with Yoga Retreat. Autumn is delightful. The weather is perfect and the temperature is mild. Similarly, mountain views are spectacular. Autumn is not only best for Everest Base Camp with Yoga Retreat, but also for undertaking all kinds of treks in Nepal. Optionally, spring is the second-best season to make the Everest Base Camp trek with Yoga Retreat. The majority of people find Spring an equally favorable season to go to Everest Base Camp because they can experience new changes in the atmosphere including flowering rhododendrons.

Everest Base Camp Trek With Yoga Retreat for senior

There is no age bar for undertaking Everest Base Camp Trek With Yoga Retreat. So, anyone who has a good level of stamina and normal training for trekking and hiking can do this trek. If you are a senior citizen, consider that you going above 5000m which is not easy. So, trust yourself if you have a good level of stamina and are out of serious sickness. Many senior citizens have accomplished the Everest Base Camp Trek With Yoga Retreat. Thus, it is not really complicated and also not easy.

Everest Base Camp Trek With Yoga Retreat for fit and beginner.

Everest Base Camp Trek With Yoga Retreat is a moderate trek in Nepal. Those who are physically sound/ fit can comfortably get victory over it. But those who are beginners require normal skills of hiking and trekking. No technical skills in climbing and trekking are required for Everest Base Camp Trek With Yoga Retreat. So, beginners are suggested to gain some basic skills of trekking or hiking and enhance their stamina.

Everest Base Camp Trek With Yoga Retreat foods and accommodation.

Trekkers will use local accommodation in the local teahouse and lodge during the Everest Base Camp Trek With Yoga Retreat. We offer the best possible accommodation in Namche and Dingboche. Otherwise, everyone who is going to Everest Base Camp will be using the same accommodation in local guesthouses.

We eat at the same guesthouse where we spend the night. They provide us with the food items mentioned on the menu. The local chefs are very professional to cook for us. Even the price of the food items is given on the menu. You can choose the item you like and order it.

For the Everest Base Camp Trek With Yoga Retreat how much extra money to bring?

If your Everest Base Camp Trek With Yoga Retreat is a full package including three meals a day and accommodation, you are not required to bring many extra expenses with you. If you are not doing this, then you need to pay for your meals and accommodation. You also may spend some money on charity, drinks and buying souvenirs. For these, you are required to carry USD 30 approximately a day.

Everest Base Camp Trek With Yoga Retreat weather and view details on the Months, of March, And April.

March and April fall in Spring. Spring is considered the second-best season for trekking in Nepal. We seldom receive rain during March and April. We can experience diverse species of birds and plants on the trail. Especially, flowering rhododendron is incredible during spring. Regarding mountain views, Mt. Everest. Pumori, Loa Tse, Nuptse, Makalu, and other alluring summits from Kalapatthar can be captured during the Everest Base Camp Trek With Yoga Retreat.

Everest Base Camp Trek With Yoga Retreat weather view details on the months of Sept, Oct, and Nov.

Everest Base Camp Trek with Yoga Retreat offers the most rewarding views in September, October, and November. September, October, and November fall in Autumn, and Autumn is the best trekking season in Nepal. So, we can strongly assure you that there are no other seasons like Autumn to capture the best possible mountain views including Mt. Everest. The landscapes, traditional settlements, deep rhododendrons, and glaciers are magnificent during Autumn.

Dose American dollars, Australian dollars, or Euro acceptable during the Everest Base Camp Trek With Yoga Retreat in the Mountains?

We say ‘Yes’ but not in all places and all lodges and shops in the mountain. Up to Namche Bazar, American dollars, Australian dollars, or Euro is acceptable during the Everest Base Camp Trek With Yoga Retreat. Even we get money exchange in Namche Bazar. After Namche Bazar, American dollars, Australian dollars, or Euro is hardly acceptable during Everest Base Camp Trek With Yoga Retreat. So, we suggest converting your American dollars, Australian dollars, or euros into Nepali currency before boarding on Everest Base Camp Trek With Yoga Retreat in Mountain.

Do I get an ATM Machine during the Everest Base Camp Trek With Yoga Retreat?

You get an ATM at Namche and Lukla during the Everest Base Camp Trek With Yoga Retreat in the Mountains. Except for Lukla and Namche, you do not get ATM stations in the mountains during your Everest Base Camp Trek With Yoga Retreat. So, prepare accordingly.

What will be the rescue situation if any trekkers get sick?

If you get sick in the mountain and you are unable to walk, you will immediately be rescued. Tell your guide that you have a problem, then, the guide will inform us, the company, and the company will send a rescue helicopter to the mountain where you are. You will be picked up and brought back to Kathmandu for further treatment. For this, you need to have travel insurance which covers your entire expenses including medications.

Will the trekking program be cut or will not continue if any trekker in the group gets sick?

No. If a member of a group gets sick, he or she will be rescued or the guide suggests you stop walking in higher elevations, and the rest of the members will continue the trip to Everest Base Camp.

Is it Possible to fly back from Lukla to Kathmandu by Helicopter if the weather is bad?

Yes, you can do it. If Lukla weather is cloudy, the regular flights are interrupted. At the time, we have one option which is to fly back from Lukla to Kathmandu by helicopter. One helicopter can be shared by 6 people and the cost also will be divisible. For this, clients have to pay extra.

What will be the charge if I need to fly from Kathmandu to Lukla By helicopter and fly back to Kathmandu by helicopter?

It’s your choice to fly by helicopter to Lukla and fly back to Kathmandu. For this, you need to inform the travel company prior to the board on the trip. You require to pay an extra charge for it but the cost of Lukla flights will be deducted from the total cost. The two-way helicopter flight from Lukla-Kathmandu-Lukla costs 600$ U.S Dollars.

Everest Base Camp Trek With Yoga Retreat in summer and rainy season, June, July, August.

In the rainy season, we do not receive rain regularly in the mountains on the way to Everest Base Camp. But, there is a possibility of interrupting your Everest Base Camp Trek With a Yoga Retreat by rain. So, it is not recommended to make this trip during the middle of the rainy season in Nepal in June and July. However, August is relatively better for this trip than June and July.

Is there any option route for an extra day if I want to do it during the Everest Base Camp Trek With Yoga Retreat?

If you want to spend an extra day during your Everest Base Camp Trek With Yoga Retreat, you can walk to Khumjung village passing via Hotel Everest View. Khumjung village is a spectacular Tamang settlement. You can also visit Hillary School during this trip. Optionally, you can trek to Thame monastery from Namche Bazar. You can explore this majestic monastery during this trip.

What do I do on Acclimatization Day during the Everest Base Camp Trek With Yoga Retreat?

We spend two extra days for Acclimatization during the Everest Base Camp Trek With Yoga Retreat. We spend the first day at Namche exploring Namche Bazar, hike up to Everest View Hotel, and trek to Khumjung Village if you want. The second day is spent at Dingboche. We trek to Chukkung Valley and climb Chukkung ri if we want.

Is there any special Packing list for the female trekker during the Everest Base Camp Trek With Yoga Retreat?

There is no such special packing list for the female trekker during the Everest Base Camp Trek with Yoga Retreat. The packing list is common for both males and females. If a female has some health issues or any kind of problems, you can pack the equipment accordingly.

How are the accommodation system and shower system during Everest Base Camp Trek With Yoga Retreat?

Normal overnight stays at local lodges will be accommodation for us during the Everest Base Camp Trek With Yoga Retreat. The beds are neat and clean. The rooms are wide enough to adjust to beds or maybe three too. If you want private accommodation, you have to inform the guide or the company who is operating your trek. They will arrange it for you. Otherwise, you will be sharing the accommodation with other people in the group.

It is sometimes, hard to get a hot shower after Dingboche. In Namche and Dingboche, it is easier to enjoy a hot shower, but after that, a bucket shower is offered to you if you want. You have to pay some extra for it. One bucket of shower costs USD 3-5.

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