Month: June 2020

Mera peak (6,476 m) located in the popular trekking destination Everest region trek in Nepal. This is one of the highest peak climbing in the world. It has three main summits Mera North (6476m), Mera Central (6461m), and Mera South (6065m). Mera peak climbing is one of the impressive experiences during the expedition. You can enjoy the affordable and reasonable trip to Mera peak climbing cost.

Mera peak climbing is the perfect view or true summit from the north. While you climb a clear day, you had incredible views from Mera peak including Mt Everest, Chyou, Lothse, Makalu, Kanchenjunga, and so on. Also, you will experience the amazing scenery of beautiful landscapes, green hills, villages, waterfalls, rivers, and valleys with crystal clear snow-capped mountains.

You had a great experience climbing the Mera peak with an outstanding introduction of the Everest region trek. It requires basic technical mountaineering skills in the last part of Mera peak climbing.  However, it is technically less challenging than Island peak climbing.

The Mera peak climbing cost will determine the number of factors:

• Climbing routes you choose
• Duration of your expedition
• Permits you enter the region
• Meal and drinks during the trip
• Accommodation during your trips
• Modes of transportation you choose to reach the Everest region
• Camping gears
• Field staff who go with you along the trip
• Equipment and gears for the climbing
• Miscellaneous expense during a climbing trip

It will help you to estimate your budget for the planning of Mera peak climbing.

Here are listed some significant determining factors with the associate cost of Mera peak climbing.

Content

Duration of the Trek

Routes

Mera Peak Permits Cost

Accommodation Cost

Meal and drink Cost

Mood of Transportation

Cost of Field Staff

Equipment and Gears Cost

Travel Insurance

Miscellaneous Expense

Tips on Mera Peak Climbing Cost

Conclusion

Duration of the Trek

The duration of the trek plays a very important role to make the overall trek cost of your Mera peak climbing.

How long do you want to take part in the Mera peak climbing, it will depend upon your time frame and walking pace. The shortest trip can be done 15-16 days. However, it will not be suggested for beginner trekkers or people who are not used to with high altitude climb.

If you are Experience Mountain climber and looking for the challenging trip 16 days Mera peak climbing is the best option.

The long duration of climbing takes around 18-24 days. The 18 days Mera peak climbing will be the perfect itinerary for comfortable and successful climbing. It will ensure an easy and safe trip to Nepal.

The extra 3 days will cost you around 150USD more.

Routes

There are various routes to Mera peak climbing. It can determine the duration, permits, and moods of transportation. There is a choice of Mera peak climbing routes.

Route1: Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla. Then you trek through the Zatr La Pass (4610m) to Tagnag to Mera Base Camp. This is the shortest and challenging route to Mera peak base camp for the experienced climber.

The average cost will be around 2000USD per person.

Route2: You fly into Lukla. You are flowing the Everest base camp trek route up to Namche Bazar. Then you will diverse the Mera peak base camp from the Namche. After the summit the same way back.

The cost will be around 2200USD per person. The cost of tea houses is a slightly expensive Everest base camp trek route.

Routes: Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla. Here you flowing through the beautiful and remote villages of Hinku valley.  You can trek through the Tagnag to Mera Base Camp and the same way back from your destination.

This is one of the best trekking and climbing trail to Mera peak base camp. It gives you enough time to acclimatize and highly chosen route to Mera peak climbing.

The average cost will be around 2800USD per person. The cost will expensive for you Because of the long duration expedition route, which takes around 18-22 days.

Note: instead of a fly from Kathmandu to Lukla. You can choose to tourist bus transport Kathmandu to Jiri. From Jiri, you can start your actual journey. After flowing the classical route of the Everest region trek route arrive at Lukla. It will help you gradual acclimatization of high altitude trek. From Lukla, you can choose these three trekking routes. It will help you to reduce the cost of a round mountain flight to Lukla.

Mera Peak Permits Cost

While you decide an expedition routes you need have these permits;

Local Area Permit: This permit costs around 20USD. You can purchase at Lukla on arrival.

Sagarmatha National Park Entry permit: This permit cost is as follows:

Locals: Free

SAARC nationals: US$ 15 per person

Other nationals: US$ 30 per person

Makalu Barun National Park Entry Permit: The cost is as follows:

Locals: Free

SAARC nationals: US$ 15

Other nationals: US$ 30

Season cost variation for the expedition:

The cost for expedition is as follows:

For Foreign Nationals:

March-May: US$250

Sep-Nov.: US$125

Dec.-Feb.: US$70

June-Aug.: US$70

For Nepali Nationals:

March-May: Nrs. 4000

Sep-Nov.: Nrs. 2000

Dec.-Feb.: Nrs. 1000

June-Aug.: Nrs. 1000

You don’t need to worry about the permits for the Mera peak climbing. It allows us to take care and preparation of the permits.

You must go through the local trekking agency to climb Mera peak. This is the regulation of the Nepal government while you planning all peak climbing in Nepal.

Accommodation Cost

In Kathmandu unlimited accommodation facilities. The cost of accommodation can be 10-250USD per night. It will depend upon the basic lodges to starts hotels in Nepal. Depending on your choice the cost of accommodation will be a difference.

During higher altitude trek limited of accommodation service provided by the tea houses. You have to stay twin sharing room available during trek. The cost of these rooms will be around $2-$6 per night.

The range of cost due to the negotiation of group size, season, and so on.

On Mera peak trekking route accommodation cost is slightly expensive. You can get the room with basic facilities of a comfortable bed, blankets, clean mattress, and sheets.

At Mera base camp you have to camp at night for the climbing Mera peak. And next day heading towards the Mera peak high camp. You will again camp at Mera peak base camp while you came back after the peak climbing.

You can buy or rent a tent from your home town or Kathmandu Nepal. A good and durable tent cost be around $120-$200. You have to buy good quality, durable with comfortable for the group of size.

Meal and Drink Cost

A basic meal cost will be around $2 to $30 in Kathmandu.

Most of the tea houses and lodges provide the basic food menu along the trekking trail in Everest region.

Generally, these menus include the local food Dal Bhat Tarakari (steamed rice, lentils, and seasonal vegetables), noodles, fried rice, Momos (stuffed dumplings), and so on.  The price can be range $2-$6 per plate.

You can get a cafe at Namche Bazar that offered good, fresh bread and pastries as well. This is the pleasant sites for the restaurant and hotel.

For drinks, you can choose including tea, coffee, hot and cold favored drinks, soups, hot and cold water. The cost will vary these things from $.5- $4 per glass or cup.

Thus, from Khare to Mera base camp trek tea house provide very basic and limited food and drinks, so you have bought and carried on the back of the porters.

Mood of Transportation

Mera peak climbing you can use two types of transportation. The only direct way from Kathamndu to Lukla flight. The cost of a flight ticket varies depending on the trekking season, early booking and availability. The cost will be around US$180 per person one way.

You can also choose local bus Kathmandu to Jiri. From Jiri, you have to trek Lukla. The cost of bus transportation will be around $5-$7per person.

Domestic airport picks up drop will be a private luxurious car.

If you went by bus it will take time around a 10-hour drive from Kathmandu to Jiri. But you can fly takes about 30-40 minutes. It will be easier and convenient as well as save your extra time trek to Lukla.

Cost of Field Staff

A Mera peak climbing trek is a challenging off-road trekking route. You will take participate with field staff makes your journey more comfortable and enjoyable. Some of the fields staff required are:

Guide:

A professional and experienced trekking guide will more helpful for the information about the trekking trail and Himalayan region. The Mera peak trekking trail passes through the unmarked trail, they will navigate your trekking trail and safety walk.

The guide helps you to enhance your trekking experience. They will also provide knowledge about the diversity of flora and fauna along the trekking trail.

The Mera peak climbing trekking guide cost will be around $25-$30 per day.

Experience Mera Peak Climbing Guide:

The experience climbing guide summiting Mountain peak. A climbing guide will help you to organize and push to climb Mera peak.

The climbing guide assist on technique skills during climbing peak. Sometime they will instruct basic mountaineering training.

The cost of experience climbing guide will be around $325 for each on peak season.

The guide, assistance guide, climbing guide will help you with climbing skills. They will assist you to fixed rope and ladder while ascending and descending during climb peak.

Assistance guide:

An assistance guide will become a licensed holder.  He/she will have less experienced but they will have to help you to the overall experience of the trekking.

They will help a guide with set up a camp. The assistance guide will useful for the large groups and a single guide will not able to handle individually of the group trek.

The cost of assistance guides will be around $18-$22 per day.

Porter:

The porter will help you to carry your heavy load backpack. Two-person equals 1 porter. They will carry your all trekking gear and equipment as you need for your comfortable trip.  Each porter will carry around 20-25Kg.

The group size will determine your overall cost of on-field staff. If you trek with group cost will divide each other and you can easily afford the trip.

The cost for a porter is $15 per day.

Equipment and Gears Cost

The cost of equipment, trekking, and climbing gears depends upon you. You can choose to purchase or rent them.  If you have already you can reuse them.

Here we listed some regular and important equipment and gears during Mera peak climbing:

• You will need a climbing harness which might cost you around $50-$60
• 5 meters or more of 6mm climber’s accessory cord: $5-$10 per meter
• Figure 8 or Abseil belay device: $8-$36
• 1 large mitten sized ascender (large Petzl) and arm length leash: $25-$70
• 2 locking carabiners, 1 large and 1 small: $8-$12 each
• 4 regular carabiners: $8-$12 each
• Ice ax with a leash: $80-$150
• Crampons – must fit your boots perfectly. Steel crampons with anti-balling (anti-bot) plates are the most recommended: $8- $15
• Adjustable trekking poles: $20-$60
• Helmet: $40-$200
• Ski goggles: $80-$150
• Glacier sunglasses with side shields: $50-$65
• Oximeter: $14-$22

Note: The range of prices is due to the brand and quality of the product.

The cost of rent will be around $1- $10 per item per day. If you can pursue them you can get a heavy discount and bit negotiation your trekking gears.  You can easily purchase or rent them in Kathmandu and Lukla. Kathmandu will be cheaper for you.

Travel Insurance

Travel insurance is very important for the high altitude adventure for peak climbing. But the cost will depend on the policy you choose.

If you wish to comfort and safety precaution of the higher altitude Himalayan region trek in Nepal.

For the Mera peak climbing, you must have travel insurance. You will be walking through the high altitude, rocky terrain, and snowy trekking trail. In such hostile land, accidents are frequent.

So you have to ensure for the safety travel, emergency evacuation, and immediate medical treatment during the unwanted situation in higher altitude trek.

Also, you have to make sure while you start your Mera peak climbing the policy includes the above 6000m altitude.

Good travel insurance for your Mera Peak Climbing can cost around $125-$280.

We highly recommend the trusted insurance company for your own land.

Miscellaneous Expense

Tipping:

Most of the hospitality filed Tipping is used to nowadays. It is highly recommended but it is not compulsory. In Nepal tourism field trekking guide, tour guide porter, and all the related filed workers expecting from the traveler. If you are happy with their work, you can show your gratitude to the field staff. But how much do you want to give as your choice? Generally, 10% of you cost of the trip you have to tip them for the trekking and tour guide.

Basic Mountaineering Training:

This is an enthusiastic individual who does not have any prior experience of mountaineering. The training provides the theoretical and practical skills.  You can learn how to use crampons, fixed ropes, and ice axes. Also, you can learn high altitude sickness symptoms and precaution with first aid. This usually lasts for a month to 40 days. The costs for these are as follows:

Locals: Nrs.10000-15000

SAARC nationals: US$185

Rest of the world: US$3000

Note: These costs are for training programs conducted in Nepal.

Charging a fee for electronic gadgets:

The tea houses provide charging electronic gadgets but you have to pay extra more for this using service. The cost will be around $2-$6 per hour. It will depend upon the availability of sockets, electricity, season, negotiation skills.

Hot showers:

The tea house also charges using the hot shower. It will not include your accommodation cost. The hot shower cost around $2-$6 per person.

Total Mera peak climbing

Above mention factor determining the total cost of the Mera peak climbing can be as follow;

Budget: US$2050

Average: US$2250

Luxury and relaxed: US$2990-3500

Tips on Mera Peak Climbing Cost

Bring enough cash for the trekking to cover the expenses. Along the trekking trail, you may not find the ATM service remote villages trek. Most of the tea houses do not accept cards.

Have some extra cash to buy souvenirs along the trekking trail. You may like to buy some beautiful handicraft local products.

You must have to think twice to a checklist of trekking gears and equipment for comfortable and easy travel.

You may across the temple, monastery, schools, and stupas along the trekking trail. You can choose and donate them.

Before starting a trip you have a better to know the field staff. This way you can confirm experience and licensed professional staff. It will help to communicate comfortably.

Along the trekking trail, you can see lots of yaks, mules, and horses along the way. If you want to adventurous and do some extra you can ride yourself for a cost.

You have to select the best and professional trekking company. They will provide the best and experienced trekking leader with the best service. Etc.

Conclusion

The Mera peak climbing is the most exciting adventure in the Everest region high altitude trek. It is an ideal mountain peak climbing in the world.

You can meet with a professional and experienced mountaineering climbing guide during the spring season Mera peak as well. It will be a great time to enjoy their aura and an energetic atmosphere.

With an appropriate budget, packing, mountaineering training, and hiring a guide, porter won’t be that much difficult during Mera peak climbing.

Do you have any further inquirer, please feel free and write an email or contact us?

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Namaste from the lap of Himalayan country Nepal!!!

Poon hill trek is one of the most popular short and sweet trekking destinations in the Annapurna region trek. Those who have limited time to get into the wild adventure will be the perfect destination. Thus Poon hill trek in November and December will be the best time to explore the natural beauty and snow-capped mountains. It is the easiest in terms of duration as well as the level of difficulty of the trek.

From the beginning of November weather in Poon hill getting colder rest of Himalayan region trekking trail in Nepal. However, poon hill trek is lower altitude, and weather during November and December is not unbearable like Annapurna base camp trek and Everest base camp trek. Also, the chance of altitude sickness during the trek is low.

November falls on the autumn season and December is the month of the beginning of winter season. But you will not find any vast differences during Ghorepani Poon hill trek. This month offers pleasant weather while walking in the Poon hill trekking trail.

Poon hill is the highest point of the trek and it is located at a 3,210m altitude. At that time weather and temperature are mild along the trekking trail. The chances of perception are low during September and December trek. Moreover, from mid-November to December few trekkers along the trek. So you can enjoy the calmness of the trekking trail.

In fact, the Poon hill trek offers the astonishing sunrise and sunset views of snow-capped mountains. You can see the stunning views of nature with mesmerizing 360 views of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountain range with many more peaks. Here, you can experience different ethnic community culture and tradition with a lifestyle.

Content

Poon Trek in November and December weather

Duration and Route of the Poon Hill Trek

Advantages of Poon Hill Trek in November and December

• Suitable for all kind of Trekkers
• Less Risk of Altitude Sickness
• Thrilling Views of Mountains
• Less Crowded
• Accommodation and Service

Additional Information

• Guide and Independence Trek
• Accommodation
• Food and Drinks
• Cost of Poon Hill Trek

Packing List of Poon Hill Trek in November and December

Tips for the Poon Hill Trek in November and December

Conclusion

If you have bit preparation of the poon hill trek in November and December will offer an adventurous and enjoyable journey.

Poon Trek in November and December weather

November and December are the favorable time to trek in Poon hill. It offers amazing beauty of nature. That’s why a lot of trekkers came to visit all around the world.

November is the last month of the autumn season. You feel little bite winter season chill weather and temperature will start to drop a bit.

The weather of November and December is mostly dry with few chances of rainfall. The average precipitation during November is around 6mm.

The temperature of the Poon hill will be around 5 degrees Celsius in the day time. This is a nice time to trek in Pleasant weather. While approaching December it will be colder. Hence the temperature of the Poon hill during December trek will be around 2.7 degrees Celsius.

The maximum temperature will be around 8.1 degrees Celsius and minimum drop to the minus 3.4 degree Celsius.

Plus, some of the places during the trek the temperature will be a drop below 0 degrees Celsius. But the temperature will not bother your trek because the tea houses provide a warm and cozy room with a fireplace of the dining hall.

You mostly indoor during night and morning time and you likely for you to fell chill. December is the beginning of winter season but you don’t need to worry about the low altitude Ghorepani Poon hill trek.

However, overall weather is very nice to trek Poon hill during November and December.

Duration and Route of the Poon Hill Trek

Poon hill trek is the short and easy trekking trail in Nepal. It can be done from anywhere 4-8 days trek. Also, it will depend upon your walking pace and place you want to explore. The duration can vary your selection of the starting point of the trek. Thus you can decide yourself how long do you want to take part in the Poon hill trek.

If you are planning a short duration trek November will be a perfect time. Few tourists along the trekking trail.

However, if you are uncomfortable with climate and cold weather December will be slightly difficult to trek.

Hence, choose a long duration trek, it can be very comfortable to trek because of the proper rest and adjust with the new environment in altitude trek.

Here are the two best suitable itineraries for the poon hill trek in November and December.

Option One

Day 01 Arrival at Kathmandu (1340m)

Day 02 rive to Pokhara (800m), 6-7 hour drive

Day 03 Drive to Nayapool (1070m) and trek to Ulleri (1900m), ½ hour drive and 4-5 hour walk

Day 04 Trek from Ulleri to Ghorepani (2860m), 4-5 hour walk

Day 05 Trek to Tadapani (2650m) from Ghorepani, early morning hike to Poon hill, 4-5 hour walk

Day 06 Trek to Ghandruk (1600m) from the Tadapani, 4-5 hour walk

Day 07 Trek to Nayapool and drive back to Pokhara, 4-5 hour walk

Day 08 Fly or drive back to Kathmandu 6-7, hour drive or 25 minutes flights

Day 09 Departure

Option Two

Day 01 Drive to Nayapool (1070m) from Pokhara and trek to Ulleri (1,900m), 1/2 hour drive and 4-5 hour walk

Day 02 Trek from Ulleri to Ghorapni (2,860m), 4-5 hours walk

Day 03 Trek to Ghandruk (1600m) 7-8 hour walk

Day 04 Trek to Nayapool and drive back to Pokhara (8,00m), 4-5 hour walk and ½ hour drive

Advantages of Poon Hill Trek in November and December

 Suitable for all kind of Trekkers

Poon hill trek is suitable for any age group of people novice to experience. You can trek with your family and friends during November and December.

This is an easy trekking trail you don’t need any technical climbing skills. Yet, you have to walk some part of the stone staircase from Thikungda to Banthanthi (above 3000 stone staircase) trek is quit challenging part. However, if you have a bit of training it will be very helpful during the trek.

You have to walk around 4-5 hours daily. The trekking trail is well maintained with signboards helps to you navigate the trekking trail.  Thus you can easily accomplish the easy trekking trail.

Less Risk of Altitude Sickness

The Poon hill trek is the lower altitude trek. So, trekking in Poon hill during November and December is less risk of altitude sickness.

The trek starts from the lower altitude. The trek starts from the Nayapool which is located at 1,070m. From here trekking trail gradually takes you to the Ghorepani Poon hill.

Generally, altitude sickness will suffer above the 3,000m altitude trek. On the trek, Poon hill 3210m is the highest point of the trek.

So, the chance of altitude sickness problems during November and December is quite low and it should not be a matter of concern.

Thrilling Views of Mountains

The month of November and December offers stable and favorable weather. These are the dry and low perception months. In summer rain makes the trekking trail slippery and muddy with unclear views.

During this time you will not face any difficulty during the trek. The blue clear skies reflect the amazing beautiful views of the snow-capped mountain with nature. You will enjoy the greenery, clear views of mountains, and clear skies.

Less Crowded

Trekking in Poon hill during peak season autumn and spring over crowed of the trekking trail. However, November and December will not have crowed of trekkers. And you will enjoy the pleasant environment with more time to explore the natural beauty.

If you are looking solo and peaceful trek in Poon hill September and December will be the perfect month of a trek in Nepal.

Accommodation and Service

The number of trekkers and accommodation directly liked each other. Less crowed means of trekkers means you don’t need to rush to book the accommodation. You can choose your interest and you can get as your choice.

Along the trekking trail plenty of tea houses. During these months few tourists along the way and you get the good facilities rooms with a discount for the food and accommodation.

Additional Information

Guide or Independence Trek

While planning your Poon Hill trek trip, depending on your budget, time-frame, and trekking experience.

Hiring a trekking guide for your easy and safety trek for your adventurous journey. They will provide the proper information on the trekking region. It will be a great option for the beautiful journey, they will manage all the things necessary during the trek.

In November and December, you can hire a trekking guide from Pokhara and Kathmandu.

If you are experienced trekkers it can be possible independence Poon hill trek.

However, we highly recommend a guide and porter service. The cost of a guide service will be around 20-25USD per day and for porter 15-20USD.

Accommodation

The Poon hill trek is based on the tea house accommodation. The tea houses are beautiful and traditional. They provide comfortable accommodation. They are based on the twin sharing rooms. You can get common rooms with bathroom service. Some of the tea houses provide attached bathroom service. If you pre-book you can get easily. During November and December, you can get easily available accommodation service because of the few trekkers along the trek.

On the trek, the tea house will cost around USD 2 to 6. You can get a discount during the trek because of the less crowded. During December since it is cold. You can ask for extra blankets. Also, you can get a hot shower but you have to pay an additional more.

Food and Drinks

You have to understand the remote villages trek cost is increased, the price of the meal also increased.

The tea houses provide the menu and you can choose your choice. They provide healthy and hygienic food along the trekking trail.

We are recommended for the local food, it will give you more energy for the walk. For lunch and dinner, they provide local food Dal Bhat with curry as well as you can choose some internationals continental foods.  For breakfast, you will usually get Tibetan bread or toast, Hash brown potatoes, and eggs.

During November and December cold nights you can try Thukpa (local hot noodle soup) and verity of soup items it will help you stay warm. You have to pay around USD 2 to 6 per meal.

Ghorepani Poon hill trek you can get mostly hot drinks of a verity of tea and coffee.

Don’t forget to bring a reusable water bottle. You can pour water along the trek from the tea house and you can use it after the purification. Bottled water costs USD 1 or above. So best to carry a water bottle with purified medicine.

Cost of Poon Hill Trek

Poon hill trek is the cheaper trekking trail than the other Annapurna region trekking trail. Because of the lower altitude trek.

There are many tea houses, lodges and homestays along the trek, so accommodation cost will not be so high.

However, a lot of factors determine the poon hill trek cost, duration of the trek, route, and season of the trek. Poon hill trek can be done 4-10 days depending upon your walking speed with a time frame.  But it is the affordable trekking trail for all the trekkers.

Besides, the estimated cost of the Poon hill trek will be around 400USD and can rise as per your trekking packages. The cost includes accommodation, permits, transportation, and meal.

Packing List of Poon Hill Trek in November and December

The weather in the Himalayan region trek is unpredictable. It is always advisable to dress in layers while trekking. Wear layers of clothes so that you can take off a layer if the weather gets warmer and add a layer if it gets colder. You have a backpack wisely according to the trekking season while starting a trip to have a look weather forecast.

Here is the packing list of clothing during Poon hill trek in November and December.

Few pairs of hiking pants.

Some pairs of yoga pants.

A pair of outdoor shoes.

Socks for each day.

T-shirt for each day

Neck buff

Fleece Jacket

Rain shell

Camera

Water bottle

Small backpack or fanny pack

Laundry powder

Hand warmers

Tylenol

Phone + Charger

Headphone

Towels

Tips for the Poon Hill Trek in November and December

• Start early your trek during the winter season it gets dark very soon.
• Carry all necessary trekking clothes tackle with cold weather and do not forget to bring a sleeping bag.
• Dress layers to stay warm.
• Wear comfortable hiking boots.
• Walk slowly and enough rest. Do not rush along the trek.
• Drink enough water while trekking. Since it is cold you may not feel the urge to drink but keep reminding yourself.
• Keep extra days for the in case of an unplanned situation.
• Bring enough local cash. You may not find the ATM service along the trekking trail. Most of the tea houses do not accept master card for the payment.

Conclusion   

Poon hill is the famous viewpoint of the Annapurna region trek, perhaps in the world. This is the short easy trekking trail that is appropriate for anyone without any fitness level.

You will observe the stunning mountain views along the trekking trail passing through the different villages with the different ethnic groups of people culture and tradition.  And this is the best view of nature during November and October trek.

All in all Poon hill trek is a truly adventurous journey with a bit preparation, it is worthy defying November and December trek.

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Namaste from the lap of Himalayan country Nepal!!!

Everest Base Camp trek is the most exciting adventurous journey among all the alternative trekking destinations in the world. Most of the travelers all over the world had a desire to get the views of the world’s highest Mt Everest 8848m/29029ft from the sea level. The trek provides the opportunity to experience picturesque views of nature, lush green forest and glacial streams of the Khumbu region trek. This is the moderate and adventurous trekking trail. Anybody can join this trek with good physical fitness. Thus Everest base camp trek can be possible solo.

If you are looking pleasant environment of trekking solo trip will be the best option to explore the majestic views of nature. However, you have prepared physically and mentally are the major factor that makes your solo trip comfortable and enjoyable.  Also, you have to carry all the necessary goods and equipment for the Everest base camp trek. In addition, you can hire a trekking guide is highly recommend to provide the necessary information and best guideline for the altitude trek. Otherwise, you have to bring Maps and compass all the time for the negation of your trekking route. However, you may lose your trekking trail along the way.

Everest base camp trek is the moderately challenging and difficult high altitude trekking route. If you are not doing a proper arrangement of trekking gears, you might be face difficulty on your solo trip to EBC.  Also, you might be facing the difficulty of accommodation along the trek. You have to pre-book in advance otherwise you might not get the room because of the crowed trekkers.

Besides solo trekkers can get the opportunity to explore the local community and their culture and lifestyle. Also, you can enjoy the beauty of biodiversity of the nature.

To avoid the difficulty of the trek you can plan your trip with trekking guide in Everest base camp trek. However, with proper planning and management of the trek, you can easily accomplish the solo trip to Everest base camp trek.

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Advantage of Solo Everest Base Camp Trek

Disadvantage of Everest Base Camp Trek

Best Time for solo Trip to Everest Base Camp Trek

Everest Base Camp Trek solo for Female

Everest Base Camp Trek vs. With Guide

Everest Base Camp Solo Trek Cost

Packing List for Everest Base Camp Trek

Conclusion

Advantage of Everest Base Camp Solo Trek

Trekking means you are exploring the nature and beautiful environment. So solo trekkers can walk as your time and choice. You can do your choice. If you like to explore more time with nature you can do as your interest. No one will disturb you can take your time and enjoy the beauty of nature. You have the freedom to extend your travel if you like to explore more time with nature.

Everest base camp solo trek has a lot of benefits. You don’t need to wait for your fellow trekkers. You can walk your own pace with proper acclimatization and rest along the trail.  Also, you don’t need to permit your friends and co-walker for accommodation and food. You can take your time taking pictures of the beautiful nature. Anywhere you can stop along the trek. Thus, you can get sufficient time to enjoy your adventurous holiday in the Everest base camp solo trip.

Disadvantage of Everest Base Camp Solo Trek

Everything has its pros and cons. In addition, Everest base camp solo trek also has advantages and disadvantages. So, one of the disadvantages of Everest base camp solo trek is the lack of proper guidance and won’t get the knowledge of local culture and language of the trekking region. You may also lead the miscommunication with the local people. It will be misleading your trekking trail. Thus you have to plan before starting a solo trip to Nepal.

Everest base camp trek is the challenging and difficult high altitude trek. While walking the trekking trail you may encounter the snowfall or natural disaster, you didn’t get any help from the fellow trekker. They may be neglected along the trek. Without proper guidance of the altitude sickness, you may suffer from the mountain sickness and your health would be getting worse.

If you are trekking in peak season you will not get good accommodation and food service. Peak season a lot of trekkers along the trek and you will not good care and respect from the tea houses. So you have to pre-book the accommodation. Due to the many unfavorable circumstances, you might be getting difficulty along the trekking trail.

Best Time for solo Trip to Everest Base Camp Trek

Everest base camp trek is possible throughout the year for solo trekkers. Autumn (September-November) and spring (March-May) are considered as the best trekking season in Nepal.

Most of the trekkers choose the best trekking season as well as solo trekkers too. You don’t want to take any risk during the trek. But off-season trek will be perfect for the solo trekkers because of the few trekkers along the trail. Winter and monsoon is the off-season trek in Nepal. During this time weather and temperature will be harsh and unfavorable. So you have to bring proper trekking gears as per the trekking season.

However, spring and autumn are the best trekking season for solo trekkers. Along the trekking trail, you can fallow the fellow trekkers. During this season many trekkers around you. Thus you will not feel alone and uncomfortable to walk. For the solo trekkers, you might be difficult to find a good accommodation service in tea houses. These peak season trek you have to book in advance tea houses accommodation and your trip.

During autumn and spring, the weather is stable and pleasant to walk in higher altitudes. This is the season of blooming Rhododendron flower along the trail, which is more colorful and enjoyable walking all the way to EBC. Likewise less chance of rainfall and snowing. If you are trek early September or late may you may encounter the rainfall. So you must bring rainproof of trekking gear for the best adventure in Nepal. However, autumn and spring season will not disappoint Everest base camp individual trek.

Everest Base Camp Solo Trek for Female

Solo Everest base camp trek as a female is possible without any doubts. If you have a willing power with good strength you can achieve your goal. So, nothing is impossible. Thus, a solo female trekker can be done EBC trek.

Yes, there might be some challenging and difficult aspects during the trek for the solo traveler. But you can accomplish your journey with proper preparation of the planning and good trekking gears. You might be male of female nothing would happen, you will take as a guest and serve as a guest. Sometimes solo female trekkers face a difficulty of misleading by the local and harassment some of the places. Therefore you have to prepared safety equipment for the trek.

However, Nepal is the best place to visit solo women travelers. Nepali people respect women and you will not face any difficulty such problem during the trek. You enjoy the warm greetings and hospitality service provided by the tea house.

Besides, as a female trekker, you have to physically and mentally well-prepared to overcome the difficult situation solo trek in Everest base camp. Along with the trekking, you will meet with many solo female trekkers around you. If you are trek with local trekking guide they will provide more information about the trekking region and Nepal. It will very helpful and enjoyable solo trip in the Himalayan region.

Everest Base Camp Solo vs. With Guide Trek

Everest base camp trek is the high altitude trek, somehow it makes challenging and difficult trekking route for the novice and experienced trekkers. During a trek, you might encounter various difficulties along the solo Everest base camp trek. Such as altitude sickness, trekking duration, accommodation, lack of interaction between local people and transportation, and many more.

If you are trekking alone you have to face difficulty by yourself. However, hiring a porter and guide means it makes your higher altitude trek easy and comfortable. The guide will provide proper information about the trekking trail and how to tackle it with difficulty during the trek. It is highly recommended for your safety and enjoyable travel in Nepal. You don’t need to worry about accommodation and food, they will provide the best service even in peak trekking season in Nepal.

The porter will carry your heavy load and comfortable walk in a higher altitude rocky trekking trail. Without any heavy load, you had time to explore the beauty of nature.

Many trekkers along the Everest base camp trek hiring a guide. It is because of the proper guidance and comfortable trekking at higher altitudes. They will provide more information about Nepal. So it is highly recommended to hire a guide and porter service.

Everest Base Camp Solo Trek Cost

Everest base camp trek is the moderate trekking trail and it provides the affordable price for the trekkers as well as a solo traveler. This trek is based on tea house accommodation. Along the trekking trail, you can get a variety of accommodation services in a lower elevation trek. But the cost will depend upon your choice of accommodation, duration, transportation, etc.

The cost of Everest base camp trek includes accommodation, food, flight ticket, transportation, trekking gears, permits, and miscellaneous expenses. If you hire a trekking guide and porter service it will be added your trekking cost. The cost of porter will be 20-25USD and cost porter will be around 15-20USD per day.

Here we listed some common expenses during Everest base camp trek.

• Both way flight From Kathmandu to Lukla cost will be around 360USD per person
• You have to pay for the Everest base camp trekking permits:

Sagarmatha National Park permit: 30 USD per person

Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Permits: 20 USD per person

• On your solo trek to Everest Base Camp, the cost of food is around 20 to 30 USD per day depending on your food choices.
• The cost of accommodation is usually around 5 to 8 USD during the peak season of the trek otherwise it ranges 2 to 5 USD.
• The cost of a guide ranges between 20-25 dollars per day and the cost of porter is 15-20 dollars a day.

Packing List for Solo Everest Base Camp Trek

Packing is the most important thing while starting solo trekking to Everest base camp. If you do not have any ideas of the packing list of Everest base camp trek, you can consult with an export trekking company In Nepal. But you have to aware of the weather condition of the trekking region. The right choice of the trekking gears and equipment will help you to cope with weather conditions on the solo traveler.

The average limit of backpack is the 25 kilograms per person. So you need to pack basic necessities for your solo trip to Everest base camp trek. Therefore here we listed some trekking gears and equipment which help to pack your solo trek to the Everest base camp.

Clothing

A couple of thermal layers

Fleece jacket

Down jacket

Waterproof jackets/ windcheaters

Hiking boots

Trekking trousers

Trekking socks

Cotton

Neck-wear/ scarf

Caps/hats

Toiletries

Toilet papers

Toothbrush

Toothpaste

Shampoo

Soap

Lotions/ moisturizer

Cotton towel

Deodorants

First Aid Kit

Diamox tablets

Antiseptic creams

Antibiotic gel

Vicks vapor rub

Tampons/ sanitary napkins for female trekkers

Other

Batteries

Chargers

Hand sanitizers

Sunscreen

Sunglasses

Camera

Mosquito repellent

Tents/ sleeping bags for camp trekking.

Conclusion

Everest base camp solo trek is the unique experience that will cherish forever. But the solo trip will demand good physical strength and mental preparedness. If you are thinking Everest base camp solo trek, you have to ready to face a different type of challenge and difficulty during the trek. It will make your journey adventurous and enjoyable than you will accept all the obstacles during the trek.

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Annapurna circuit trek is the most popular trekking trail in the Annapurna region trek. This is a famous trekking trail after the Everest base camp.  The trek provides an adventurous journey with the witness of natural beauty, snow-capped mountains, and cultural variation.

Are you looking Annapurna circuit trek best season? Or got confused when to trek? This article will help you to plan your trip when and which trek is the best to travel to Nepal.

Annapurna circuit trek has offers various trekking routes and packages in Nepal. With good physical fitness and proper arrangement of trekking gears as you can trek any time of the year. However, Annapurna circuit trek’s best season is spring and autumn.

The Annapurna circuit trek is a moderate level of trekking trail. The trek might be challenging but it is possible throughout the year. During off-season trek it might be added difficulty increased in Annapurna circuit trek but it is doesn’t mean that trek is impossible.

Trekking in Annapurna circuit experiences the various significant places like Manag, Muktinath, Jomsom, etc. Where you enjoy the stunning beauty of nature, culture, and ancient monuments with majestic views of snow-capped mountains. The highest altitude of the trek is Thorung-La pass 5416m from the sea level.

The best season of Annapurna circuit trek offers stable and favorable weather. There might be occasional rainfall and snowfall during the summer and winter season. Even though remaining time will be absolutely perfect for the Annapurna circuit trek.

However, Annapurna circuit trek is doable throughout the year but there is time that offers the perfect weather. The Annapurna circuit trek best season is autumn (September-November) and spring (March-May). These are the peak trekking season in Nepal also with Annapurna circuit trek. This article will help to choose the best time to trek in the Annapurna circuit.

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Annapurna circuit trek-best season

Annapurna circuit trek in autumn

• Weather and temperature in Annapurna circuit trek in autumn
• Highlights of trekking in autumn
• Tips for Annapurna circuit trek in autumn

Annapurna circuit trek in spring

• Weather and temperature in Annapurna circuit trek in spring
• Highlights of trekking in spring
• Tips of Annapurna circuit trek in spring

Off-season trek in Annapurna circuit trek

Annapurna circuit trek in Summer/Monsoon

• Weather and temperature Annapurna circuit trek in summer/monsoon
• Tips of Annapurna circuit trek in monsoon

Annapurna circuit trek in winter

• Weather and temperature Annapurna circuit trek in winter
• Tips for Annapurna circuit trek in winter

Conclusion

Annapurna circuit trek-best season

Annapurna circuit trek is the classic trekking route in the Annapurna region trek. If you are confused about the best season planning Annapurna circuit trek, it will help you to decide the best trekking season in Nepal.

Annapurna Circuit Trek in Autumn

Autumn falls in September, October, and November month. And this is the king season in trekking in Nepal. It is the high season trekking in the Annapurna circuit. So along with the trekking trail traffic of the trekkers. If you are a solo traveler you will get the fellow traveler. However autumn will not be ideal who is looking for a pleasant and peaceful trekking trail.  The trekking trail tea houses have overcrowded with guests. Thus you need to pre-book accommodation for the best service.

During autumn you will experience a stable and pleasant trekking trail weather condition. The days are mostly sunny and clear skies. The surroundings views of Mount Annapurna range are marvelous. This is the perfect time to witness the snow-capped mountains.

The chance of rainfall is very low. You might be encounter occasional rainfall early month of September. If you are trekking early September you have to bring proper rain gear. In this time trekking in Annapurna circuit day time weather is warm and mild in lower elevation trek. However, the temperature will be decreased while moving towards a higher elevation of the trek.

Weather and Temperature in Annapurna Circuit Trek in Autumn

In autumn (September, October, November) you will experience the different weather conditions on this three-month trek in the Annapurna circuit. The season starts after the monsoon season in Nepal. Thus there was a chance of light rainfall beginning of the autumn season.

You will experience stable weather and moderate temperature between Mid- September to mid- November. During this period least chances of rainfall and snowfall along the trekking trail. Both day and night time offers beautiful weather.

The temperature will be around -4-degree Celsius in the highest point of the trek at Thorung La Pass during September. The average temperature will be around 8- 12 degrees at the altitude of 2000 m- 4000 m ranges. And the temperature will be around 8- 22 degrees below the altitude of 2000m.

You will experience November and October average temperature Of 15 degrees during the daytime. The night temperature will be decreased by around 7 degrees drop-down. However, in late November the temperature will be decreased dramatically at Thorong-la pass.

Highlights of Trekking in Autumn

• Perfect weather and climate
• Beautiful sceneries
• The celebration of greatest festival Dashain and Tihar in Nepal
• Breathtaking views of Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Manaslu, and so on.
• Explore the diversity of flora and fauna along the trek

Tips for Annapurna Circuit Trek in Autumn

• Pre-book accommodation for the comfortable service
• Bring lightweight warm clothes and trekking gears
• Carry rain gears if you are trek early in the September

Annapurna Circuit Trek in Spring

Spring is the second best trekking season in the Annapurna circuit. This is the most beautiful season for natural beauty. The Rhododendron and wildflower blooming along the trekking trail. It will be a great opportunity to experience the combination of fresh air with the fragrance of the flowers makes a refreshing walk.

Clear skies and stable weather makes the mesmerizing journey along the trek. During spring, few chances of snowfall and rainfall to trek in the Annapurna region.

Also you will see the brilliant views of the Himalayan range, valleys, green hill, and mountain spring arrives after the winter. From the beginning of spring diverse wildlife and plants revive after the colder winter season. You will see new plants grow in this season trek.

Weather and Temperature in Annapurna Circuit Trek in Spring

During Annapurna circuit trek, you will experience winter weather in the early spring season trek. In early spring the temperature is cold. Also, trekking in the Annapurna circuit guaranteed clear and pleasant weather to trek. However, you might encounter the snowfall on the trail.

Spring takes away colder weather in the winter season and welcomes warmer weather. The weather is clear and favorable to trek. The clear skies you provide the outstanding beauty of the mountains and nature.

The temperature will be around in the Annapurna region in spring during an early march is 10 degrees Celsius in a lower elevation trek. The nights and morning weather is chilling. Above 4,000m elevation trek the temperature is near to freezing. So you have to carry warm clothes when you trek in early March.

May is the hottest month of the spring season. From the starting of May, the temperature will be increasing.  The average temperature will vary between 18- 23 degrees in May in the lower areas. The nights are a bit colder with an average temperature of 5 degrees. Also the highest point of the Thorong-la pass temperature will be freezing Annapurna circuit trek in spring.

Highlights of Trekking in Spring

• Explore the blooming colorful rhododendron forest
• A Warm and mild climate
• Vivid and beautiful views of snow-capped mountains
• Chance of witnessing the flora and fauna

Tips of Annapurna Circuit Trek in Spring

• Carry warm trekking gears if you are trekking early March
• Book accommodation and trip in advance
• Carry appropriate trekking gears if you are trekking early March or late May. Early march you will encounter the snowfall and late May will be rainfall along the trekking trail.

Off-season Trek in Annapurna Circuit Trek

Summer/monsoon and winter is the off-season trek in Nepal. During these seasons are the least traveler time of the year in Nepal. But different people have their own perception and they do make a plan during off-season trek. Those who have not timed in peak season trek they can make a plan.  Off-season also offers the various trekking packages in Nepal.

Annapurna Circuit Trek in Summer/Monsoon

Summer season falls in the month of June, July, and August in Nepal. The Annapurna region trek gets hot and wet weather conditions along the trek. Since it is off-season and along the trail few trekkers you will find. Thus Annapurna circuit trek you will experience a peaceful and pleasant walk.

The monsoon makes the trekking trail muddy and slippery. Such a wet trekking trail somehow difficult to walk. Most of the trekking trail passes through the dense forest. So you might be suffering from leeches and mosquitoes. And sometimes you have to walk through the landslide and avalanches prone areas.  Thus you have to extra careful while walking on the trekking trail.

Usually, the rain shower during the late afternoon to early morning. It will not barrier during day time trekking. However, you have to carry your rain gear to avoid getting wet from the rain. You can get amazing experience during monsoon season trek in Annapurna circuit trek. After the rainfall you will get the witness of the fresh air with amazing views of nature and mountain range. It offers a pleasing environment to walk along the trail. The earthy fragrance provides you refresh environment throughout the journey.

If you are looking for rain shadows areas trekking trail in Nepal, you can do Upper Mustang trek instead. You didn’t worry about the wet trail and a moist atmosphere.

Weather and Temperature Annapurna Circuit trek in Summer/Monsoon

Monsoon offer the frequent heavy downpour along the Annapurna circuit trek. The month of July offers the maximum amount of rainfall.  And it doesn’t rain much early in June and late August. Thus, if you like to trek in Monsoon early June and late August will be the best time to trek Annapurna region.

In the Annapurna region during monsoon season weather and temperature is quite warm and mild. The temperature will be around 15-25 degrees Celsius in lower region trek. Annapurna circuit trek gets an average of 600- 800 mm rainfall during the monsoon season trek. However, some of the parts of the trek like Jomsom, Lower Mustang, Marpha, etc. will be rain little as 50 mm.  This is because of the rain shadows areas in Annapurna region trek In Nepal.

Tips of Annapurna Circuit Trek in Monsoon

• Don’t forget to bring rain gears like waterproof jackets, rain cover, and waterproof hiking boots, etc.
• Bring mosquito repellent cream with you.
• Take care while walking a slippery and muddy trekking trail.
• Look at the trekking trail leaches and harmful insect when walking

Annapurna Circuit Trek in Winter

Winter is the coldest season in Annapurna conservation. It falls December, January, and February. In winter season the weather became harsh in Annapurna circuit trek. During this time higher altitude trekking trail is mostly covered by the snow and it makes it difficult to trek. Some of the higher altitude and high pass trek is blocked because of the heavy snow.

Plus, Annapurna region trek in February you will experience the extreme coldness along the trekking trail.  The lower region of the trek is warmer than the higher altitude trek. However, the highest elevation of the trek Thorong-la pass became coldest. It will become a challenging and difficult to trek such highest passes trek in Nepal during winter.

If you want to avoid low temperatures during winter season trek in the Annapurna circuit early December will be the perfect time to trek. However, the weather is harsh along the higher altitude trek but it offers the gorgeous views of snow-capped mountains. This is the off-season trek and a lower number of people are along the trek. And you might get some discount offers for accommodation and food service. Therefore, the Annapurna circuit trek cost in the winter season will be cheaper.

Weather and Temperature Annapurna Circuit Trek in Winter

During winter season weather and temperature will be harsh but tolerable. Due to the high altitude the temperature will be decreased and cold weather. The Annapurna region temperature will be around 7-12 degrees Celsius in lower region trek.

However, the higher altitude at 2000 m- 4,000m the temperature will be around 2- 8 degrees Celsius. The night and morning temperature will be a drop below zero degrees Celsius. Plus, along the trekking trail you might be encounter snowfall.

Tips for Annapurna Circuit Trek in Winter

• Carry warm and woolen trekking clothes
• It is better to trek in the month of early December
• Bring enough winter trekking gears and equipment, you have to walk in the snow.

Conclusion

We can’t predict the weather condition in higher altitude Himalayan region trek. Even if you are trekking Annapurna circuit in peak season the weather can change as you walking higher altitude.

In conclusion Annapurna circuit trek best season is autumn and spring season. It will depend on your choice as per the trekker’s types. If you are experiencing trekkers off-season trek also fine with proper preparation of the trekking gears. Also you have to keep updated with the weather forecast. It was the adventurous and exiting movement during the trek. However, if you are beginner trekkers spring and autumn season would be a perfect choice.

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