Trip Info
FOODS ON A SEVEN-DAY EVEREST TREK
Trek to Everest, the highest mountain in the world, through the fascinating land of the Himalayas is an amazing adventure experience of a lifetime for a reason: for multiple days of trekking, we obviously need a solid diet and hygienic foods to keep us strong and energized.
As we trek in the mountains our body obviously needs a good level of dieting foods like protein and carbohydrates to maintain our fitness level for the trekking. However, the meal on this trek is very handy but it might be a slightly different size and taste than it is in city areas.
During the trek, we have a pretty wide selection of food items on the tea houses' menus which are originated and prepared by the local community, the names of the most common meals of the region as given below.
Common Breakfast options - Tibetan Breads (a fried bread in oil, it’s also named Gurung bread in the Annapurna area), Chapati with Cheese (dry bread- a local wheat bread), Oatmeal, French toast with jam, honey, and peanut butter, Corn Flakes, Hashed brown, fried, Scrambles and boiled eggs, pancakes, porridge with milk, Muesli, Vegetable items and any kind of hot drinks are available except espresso, Americano.
Common Lunch options – different variety of Thukpa (noodle soup), Dahl and Bhat (Nepalese local meal), Momos ( dumplings), Tibetan / chapatti bread, Macaroni, Spaghetti, Sherpa Stew, a variety of soups, steaks, potato items, Sandwiches, Pizza, rice with curry, spring rolls, burgers and Pizza, yak steak and desserts items.
Common Dinner options- Momos (dumplings), different verity of Thukpa (noodle soup), Dahl and Bhat (Nepalese local meal), Tibetan / chapatti bread, Macaroni, Spaghetti, Sherpa Stew, a variety of soups, steaks, potato items, Sandwiches, Pizza, rice with curry, spring rolls, Raman soups, burgers and Pizza, yak steak, desserts items, hot and cold drinks are available on the menus on tea house, the menu’s selected meals are fresh and healthy with hygienic specialists by the mountain for the mountain trekkers.
At the tea houses, the menu has plenty of non-veg items mentioned but officially any of the meats are not on our list of recommendations because the meat in the mountain such as in high areas is not sanitary and healthy. However, we would like to persuade you to avoid taking meat, Alcoholic drinks, and smoking.
Deseret and Snack options- Rice Pudding, Apple pie, fruit snicker/ mars bar, popcorn, cake, pastries, etc.
Hot Drink options – Varieties of hot drinks like black/milk coffees, black/mint/ginger/Green/ lemon honey teas, hot chocolates, hot mango juice, hot orange juice, hot pineapple juice, etc.)
DRINKING WATER
Drinking water is very important while trekking in the mountain at an altitude. It's available everywhere along the way. However, buying a regular bottle of mineral water can cost anywhere between 1 and 3 USD. Another option, you can also get to refill the water from taps without any charges, in this case, the water might not be as clean as the new bottle of water but it can be fine to drink by using purification pills or other purification methods. Remember, water is very important even at altitude; keep drinking and stay hydrated.
ACCOMMODATION ON A 7-DAY EVEREST TREK
Accommodations on the mountain are very simple in tea hoses. The rooms typically have only 2- 3 single beds with nice and warm blankets, pillows, comfortable matrices, attached bathrooms (not everywhere), and nice views. However, a single private room will be provided during the trek without any extra cost for solo female travelers.
During the trek, we will ensure and accommodate you to the best available tea houses with great views of the mountain and sceneries.
NOTE: Kathmandu has a large range of luxury stars hotel offers to select for your stay. However, we will also be pleased to be part of this help to make the reservations for the four and 5-star hotel booking as well on request.
BEST TIME FOR A 7-DAY EVEREST BASE CAMP TREK
Choose the best month for your remarkable trekking experience of a lifetime! Nepal has five seasons like many other countries; spring, Summer, Monsoon, Autumn, and Winter. Among all these seasons there are mainly two distinct trekking seasons for Everest Base Camp or any region treks in Nepal which are autumn and spring.
Spring (Pre-monsoon) – Spring includes Feb, March, April, and May; the weather in this month is largely stable and dry with a moderate climate. This time of the year is fairly perfect for trekking in the Everest region, as it offers a crystal clear view of the mountains and sceneries every day. The Temperature can reach up to 15- 20 degrees Celsius in the daytime, and the temperature the nighttime can drop down to - 8/12 degrees Celsius. The spring welcomes thousands of flora and vegetation that make the trek more beautiful and enjoyable in Nepal.
Autumn (Post monsoon)- Autumn is another great season for trekking on Everest Base Camp; Autumn includes the months of September, October, November, and December. During the autumn, the temperatures should be rated as between 14-20 degrees in the daytime, and nighttime can decrease to -5/10 degrees Celsius, it’s great for trekking.
PASSPORT & VISA
Travelers can get an- On Arrival Visa at Tribhuvan International Airport Kathmandu, Nepal upon arrival. The visa fee for a three-month tourist- visa is 40 USD; it's playable at the airport. Please note that your passport holdings should be validated at least six months from the date of your arrival. Meanwhile, travelers of Indian and Chinese nationalities are not required to pay this fee since the country declared a free visa for these two countries.
TRAVEL INSURANCE FOR A 7-DAY EVEREST TREK
For safety reasons, travel insurance is mandatory for trekkers participating in any trek and tour programs in the mountains. Getting travel insurance, especially while traveling in mountain areas, is like security, which you can rely on to enjoy your trip without any worries.
We highly recommend getting good compressive travel insurance that covers things like emergency helicopter rescue and medical evacuation expenses. It will be an assisted protection tour to cover personal injury, injury, and repatriation expenses, and any kind of illness will be covered.
Having good travel insurance will not only guarantee you peace of mind while you travel with us but also provide you with complete coverage for anything things that may go wrong.
HIKING/TREKKING PACKING LIST FOR EVEREST BASE CAMP
The following lists are the essential trekking gear that is recommended for trekking in Nepal, and all listed gear can also be bought easily in Kathmandu; Kathmandu has a number of shops selling the necessary clothes and gear for trekkers.
- A few pairs of top and lower Thermal
- A warm and comfortable Fleece jacket or pullover
- Waterproof jacket, one pair
- Warm and thicker Down jacket ( Down jackets are included, and the company can provide them if you do not have your own)
- A few pairs of Comfortable Fleece or wool trousers
- Good size of Trekking pants. Take a few pairs
- A warm pair of woolen gloves as well as waterproof
- some pair of Warm Hiking socks
- Trekking Shoes with spare laces
- A pair of flip-flop
- few pairs of Underwears and a Swiming costume
- Hiking trousers and shirts in Cotton and others too
- A nice sun-blocking hat or scarf
- A Sunglasses
- A big and warm Sleeping bag ( It will be provided by the company if you do not have your own)
- Trekking poles if you think you need it
- Good size and comfortable day bag above 40 L
- Headlamp with extra batteries
- Small lock for the day backpack
- Reusable water bottles with two letters
- Take some water purification tablets or electric light
- A washing towel
- Toiletries (wet tissue, quick-drying towel, toilet paper, moisturizers, lip balms, sunscreens, sanitary pads, hand sanitizer, nail clipper, small mirror, toothpaste & brush, etc)
- rain cost or Rain poncho
- Basic personal first aid kit
SAFETY & SATISFACTIONS
SAFETY IS OUR TOP PRIORITY- NOTHING IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN THE SAFETY AND HEALTH OF OUR CLIENTS AND EMPLOYEES.
Our 7 Days Everest Base Camp Itinerary is a fully guided trek where you will get a highly experienced and knowledgeable English-speaking and friendly local guide who'd be accompanied by the group from the moment you land to the end of the journey. Our guides are fully insured and have been well-trained by the government of Nepal, we work with certified guides.
However, our leaders or guides will be carrying all the essential equipment, including a first aid kit, for safety reasons during the trek. Somehow, we also suggest taking some of your own medical kits if you have them.
Just in case any one of our group members has any trouble with mountain sickness or any unforeseen circumstances during the trek, we will always be standing by to send a rescue helicopter to bring our clients back.
In this case, we may ask your travel insurance to claim the funds for your rescue, so make sure you have reliable travel insurance covering medical evacuation and an emergency rescue helicopter up to 600 m.
RESPONSIBLE TOURISM
We highly respect your culture, so why not respect the local culture while trekking in the mountains? Follow some common steps, and please
BOOKING & CONFIRMATION
Alpine Ramble Treks (ART) (P) Ltd. is a government-authorized and registered trekking and adventure operator based in Nepal. The company's registration number is 178805/074/075. We are also associated with various local and international tourism associations. Therefore, any adventure enthusiasts are warmly welcome to book with us and become part of our family. We treat our clients as family members while traveling with us. Think of us as your mountain family away from home.
To process a trip booking with us, you're required to deposit 20 % of the full trip cost in advance, prior to time, to make sure all the reservations, such as hotels, guides, trekking permits, transportation, etc. The remaining payment can be easily made to us on your arrival by credit card or in cash - cash would be much appreciated. At the same time, we would also like to request that you send all the required documents, such as your passport, travel insurance copies, and flight details at the time of booking. Secure your place now.
LAST-MINUTE BOOKING
The last-minute booking is acceptable and can be made by any interested travelers a day before the trip gets started. Moreover, the payment should be made 100% if you are booking this for the last minute, and the booking can be made directly through the online form or by sending us an email, messages on WhatsApp, or by calling. But, Last-minute booking may not be acceptable for Bhutan and Tibet trips. Free Booking Form!
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