What is the temperature at Everest Base Camp for Nov.08

Nick-H · Mar 24th, 2008, 20:22

I've never climbed anything much more than a ladder, but sailors have to know about survival risks too.

janetllc · Mar 24th, 2008, 20:44

thanks, learn something new here... will tell my friends..Our trek not include meals in tea house, we prefer to order there, is the foods sufficient there ??

AvidTrekker · Mar 25th, 2008, 01:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by janetllc

thanks, learn something new here... will tell my friends..Our trek not include meals in tea house, we prefer to order there, is the foods sufficient there ??

Food will be sufficient at the tea houses. Since it is closing season in November, all Tea Houses may not be open.

janetllc · Mar 25th, 2008, 05:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by AvidTrekker

Food will be sufficient at the tea houses. Since it is closing season in November, all Tea Houses may not be open.

What i heard from my friend is NOvember is the peak season for climber...am i hear wrongy

dzibead · Mar 25th, 2008, 07:40

[quote=janetllc;462845]

Quote:

Originally Posted by AvidTrekker

Food will be sufficient at the tea houses. Since it is closing season in November, all Tea Houses may not be open.[/QUOTE

What i heard from my friend is NOvember is the peak season for climber...am i hear wrongy

You may be confusing actual climbing expeditions, which bring their own supplies, with mere trekking, which often involved going from tea house to tea house and getting at least some meals and accommodations that way. Are you arranging this trek through a trekking company? A reputable one will have the food arrangements all worked out in advance.

janetllc · Mar 25th, 2008, 09:52

[quote=dzibead;462856]

Quote:

Originally Posted by janetllc

You may be confusing actual climbing expeditions, which bring their own supplies, with mere trekking, which often involved going from tea house to tea house and getting at least some meals and accommodations that way. Are you arranging this trek through a trekking company? A reputable one will have the food arrangements all worked out in advance.

Ya, i m arranging thru a trekking company with the proper iteinerary, but the price not include meals at tea house...i think the arrangement quite fair to us, we only order what we wan to eat instead provide such foods that not suit our taste..Anyway i m quite choosy too

Do i need a good sunglasses to reflect the sunlight ?

Aishah · Mar 25th, 2008, 10:03

Absolutely - you will need them for the snow and ice and I should imagine your trekking company should have supplied you with a list of essential items to take. As for sunglasses, good polaroid lens, wrap around type would be the most effective. Also, have you experienced high altitude climbing before? The company will take you slowly in stages, but I'm wondering if you have ever been up these heights, because some people can be adversely effected. Not to worry you, though, just a thought to take into consideration...

dzibead · Mar 25th, 2008, 10:08

(cross-posted with Aishah)

Then the trekking company will (or should) at least know which tea houses are still open when you plan to go, even if the cost of the food isn't included in the price of the trek.

You should definitely plan to have sunglasses, preferably with polarizing lenses to cut the glare. Sunscreen is a good idea, too, because the UV light is stronger at higher altitudes. Your trekking company should be providing you with a list of clothing and other supplies you'll need to bring with you.

Back on the subject of alcohol: alcohol is a bad idea not only because of the cold as several people have already pointed out, but also because consuming alcohol impairs your oxygen metabolism and also leads to dehydration, which are the last things you need at higher altitudes.

puchoo · Mar 25th, 2008, 11:15

Totally..... getting sunburnt at these altitudes is almost common routine..

Quote:

Originally Posted by dzibead

Sunscreen is a good idea, too, because the UV light is stronger at higher altitudes.

janetllc · Mar 25th, 2008, 11:34

I done it 3 years ago in Mount Kota Kinabalu 4095M,this height cant compare with the EBC + weather...More tough and challenge...ya, bit scare !! Never experience climbing such high altitude with such extreme weather...i must do it..Ya, i m looking for the CEBE brand, is the sport sunglasses specially for those on skiing activities..

My trekking company will provide sleeping bags, down jacket plus d accomadation dunring the treks..So need to plan what things is d priority for this trip?

AvidTrekker · Mar 25th, 2008, 13:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by janetllc

Ya, i m arranging thru a trekking company with the proper iteinerary, but the price not include meals at tea house...i think the arrangement quite fair to us, we only order what we wan to eat instead provide such foods that not suit our taste..Anyway i m quite choosy too

Do i need a good sunglasses to reflect the sunlight ?

What price ? I know it depends on group size and no of days...

Does it include Gokyo Lake in the itinerary?

Food will cost you an average of 1000 NRP per day. Not counting cost of beer and bottled water etc. Just the food.
.
.

janetllc · Mar 25th, 2008, 14:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by AvidTrekker

What price ? I know it depends on group size and no of days...

Does it include Gokyo Lake in the itinerary?

Food will cost you an average of 1000 NRP per day. Not counting cost of beer and bottled water etc. Just the food.
.
.

In the mean time, only 2 of us, 15 days program, it is the foods expensive there? Now another headache things is the travel agents here blur blur, they dont even know how is the cost going from Malaysia (KUala Lumpur) to Kathmandu? i heard the fare is quite expensive,

Anyone here, please throw some ideas...how to get a cheap fares ?? lot of obstacle here??

Day Program

1 Arrival to Kathmandu and trasnfer to hotel 1400m
2 Kathmandu - Lukla by air and trek to Pakdingma 2600m
3 Trek to Namche Bazaar 3440m
4 Namche Bazaar Acclmatization
5 Trek to Devuche 3810m
6 Trek to Dingboche 4360m
7 Dingboche Acclimatization - Side trip to Chukung
8 Trek to Lobuche 4930m
9 Trek to Everest BC and over night Gorekshep 5160m
10 Early morning trek to Kalla Pattar and desecen t to Pheriche
11 Trek to Khumjung 3790m
12 Trek to Monjo 2840m
13 Trek to Lukla 2800m
14 Lukla to Kathmandu by air and rest day at leisure 1400m
15 Transfer to airport for departure

Price: $636 USD
Price Includes:
Airport transfers
Local English speaking guide and porter(s)
Sleeping bag, down jacket, kit/duffle bag
Accomadation (Tea House)
Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu airfare ($232)
Two nights Kathmandu hotel on bed and breakast basis
Trek relate fees (eg National Park Permit & TIMS certificate)

Price Excludes:
International Airfare
On trek meals
Travel Insurance
Nepal visa ($30)
Gratitude and tips (allow $3 per day)
International departure tax ($28)

Aishah · Mar 25th, 2008, 14:19

Is this price per person or for the 2 of you? Also I guess you have proper boots etc. and proper thermals? You will more than the down jacket and the sleeping bag to keep you warm.

janetllc · Mar 25th, 2008, 14:26

USD 636 per person, cheap or expensive ??
Actually i m planning to find 2 porters for two of us for the trips but my friend refuse..

i will ask them to provide thermal jacket for us, can shop over there??

Aishah · Mar 25th, 2008, 18:22

It's not thermal jackets, it's thermal underwear I'm talking about, Janet. I don't know prices to compare but it seems alright to me - someone who has done this trek might let you know. At the foot of this page there are four threads here on the Everest Base Camp trek, check those out if you haven't already done so.
Porters - these should all be part of your package, and yes, it is listed in it. You don't have to find them, the company is doing this for you.

Mar 24th, 2008, 20:22	#16
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 28,411	I've never climbed anything much more than a ladder, but sailors have to know about survival risks too. __________________ . Just one member of the IndiaMike Mod Team

Mar 25th, 2008, 10:03	#22
Aishah She-who-must-be-obeyed! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Jaisalmer Posts: 5,694	Absolutely - you will need them for the snow and ice and I should imagine your trekking company should have supplied you with a list of essential items to take. As for sunglasses, good polaroid lens, wrap around type would be the most effective. Also, have you experienced high altitude climbing before? The company will take you slowly in stages, but I'm wondering if you have ever been up these heights, because some people can be adversely effected. Not to worry you, though, just a thought to take into consideration... __________________ "Life can only be understood backwards, but it must be lived forwards."

Mar 25th, 2008, 11:34	#25
janetllc Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Malaysia Posts: 26	High altitude climbing I done it 3 years ago in Mount Kota Kinabalu 4095M,this height cant compare with the EBC + weather...More tough and challenge...ya, bit scare !! Never experience climbing such high altitude with such extreme weather...i must do it..Ya, i m looking for the CEBE brand, is the sport sunglasses specially for those on skiing activities.. My trekking company will provide sleeping bags, down jacket plus d accomadation dunring the treks..So need to plan what things is d priority for this trip?

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Everest Base Camp Trek	neeraj0588	Crossing the Border	115	May 6th, 2008 13:01
Everest Base Camp-when to go	Rhian	Crossing the Border	4	May 5th, 2007 13:37
Everest Base Camp trek	Bhaswaran	Crossing the Border	2	Dec 11th, 2006 10:49
Everest Base Camp Trek	landoormama	India Travel Partners	2	Jul 29th, 2006 20:33

Mar 24th, 2008, 20:44	#17
janetllc Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Malaysia Posts: 26	thanks, learn something new here... will tell my friends..Our trek not include meals in tea house, we prefer to order there, is the foods sufficient there ??

Mar 25th, 2008, 10:08	#23
dzibead Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Northern California Posts: 2,207	(cross-posted with Aishah) Then the trekking company will (or should) at least know which tea houses are still open when you plan to go, even if the cost of the food isn't included in the price of the trek. You should definitely plan to have sunglasses, preferably with polarizing lenses to cut the glare. Sunscreen is a good idea, too, because the UV light is stronger at higher altitudes. Your trekking company should be providing you with a list of clothing and other supplies you'll need to bring with you. Back on the subject of alcohol: alcohol is a bad idea not only because of the cold as several people have already pointed out, but also because consuming alcohol impairs your oxygen metabolism and also leads to dehydration, which are the last things you need at higher altitudes.

Mar 25th, 2008, 14:19	#28
Aishah She-who-must-be-obeyed! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Jaisalmer Posts: 5,694	Is this price per person or for the 2 of you? Also I guess you have proper boots etc. and proper thermals? You will more than the down jacket and the sleeping bag to keep you warm.

Mar 25th, 2008, 14:26	#29
janetllc Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Malaysia Posts: 26	USD 636 per person, cheap or expensive ?? Actually i m planning to find 2 porters for two of us for the trips but my friend refuse.. i will ask them to provide thermal jacket for us, can shop over there??

Mar 25th, 2008, 18:22	#30
Aishah She-who-must-be-obeyed! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Jaisalmer Posts: 5,694	It's not thermal jackets, it's thermal underwear I'm talking about, Janet. I don't know prices to compare but it seems alright to me - someone who has done this trek might let you know. At the foot of this page there are four threads here on the Everest Base Camp trek, check those out if you haven't already done so. Porters - these should all be part of your package, and yes, it is listed in it. You don't have to find them, the company is doing this for you.

User Name		Remember Me?
Password