Thanks! I appreciate the kinds words. It was a pleasure to make.

@@wordslikefire662 how much cost ???

@@shivrajmahida7637 It all really depends on your airfare. That's what will cost the most money are from where you are flying to reach Nepal. Once you are on the trek plan on anywhere from $15-$50 dollars per day.

How expensive was your trekking???

@@albinkroy9781 Plan on anywhere from $10-$40 per day depends on if you get a porter/guide. Flights in and out of KTM be your biggest cost. Lukla flight was around $300 round trip.

Very well said. Thanks.

Thank you for sharing your experiences. It's cool we have some trips in common! I really loved the teahouses. However you are correct, they get so very cold. I remember that climb up Namche hill. It's a killer! I admire your hiking spirit! I wish you luck on all of your future traveling adventures!

I'm happy to have helped! You'll have a terrific time. Feel free to let me know if you have any questions about the journey. It will be a trip you never forget.

Thank you for the kind words, Trent. It was a pleasure to make. One day I'd love to go back. Travel will always be a passion of mine. Here's hoping that one day we cross paths somewhere out there on an adventure!

@@wordslikefire662 Bro, I watched the whole video. Well done. Do you have a list of the gear you took?....and what are the things that you'd taken...but you forgot. Thank you. I envy you, in the best of possible ways.

Thanks for the kind comment. It's such a wonderful place!

Thank you for such a nice comment. There's something about being in such a majestic place that puts you at ease. I'm glad you liked the video.

Thank you for the kind words. It is such a wonderful place.

Thanks! It was unbelievable. Such a worthwhile experience. Memories to last a lifetime!

Love hearing that. Thank you!

Thank you!

I appreciate it! It was a great time.

I appreciate it! It's such a wonderful spot.

That's awesome. I don't doubt that you had an amazing time.

Any information on how to get the permits for a solo Trek?

Thanks for your kind words!

Thank you! I appreciate the kind words!

Thanks! Plan on going during the fall (Oct/Nov), which is when I went. or in the spring (March/April). If you go in the spring you'll actually see base camp populated with people trying to climb Mt. Everest. You''ll love it. Ama Dablam is beautiful year round!

Thanks!

Thanks! I appreciate it!

I was so lucky with the weather. It could not have been nicer. Yes, not having a proper sleeping bag was a huge mistake. Thankfully you can get almost anything in Namche Bazaar. November will be a great time. Good luck and have fun!

Thanks for the great comment. I'm glad you enjoyed it. You're going to have a great time.

Thanks!

Thanks for your kind comment. Kala Patther was beautiful. If you ever try it feel free to let me know if you have any questions!

Many people argue that Annapurna, not EBC, is the best hiking spot in Nepal. When I look at the photos of Annapurna I can understand why. Sounds like you had an awesome experience. You're so correct about the Nepalese people. They were very kind, and beautiful people.

Thank you, Ellen. Such a sweet thing to say. I appreciate it!

I appreciate it! Thank you!

Is there any way to connect with you on any social media Instagram or Facebook..?

@@akashduhoon4919 Thanks for your comment! The only social media I really do is on Instagram. I'd be happy to connect with you there. My handle is @kadencomadena.

@@wordslikefire662 Hey it's a late reply, But I've added you on Instagram and my Instagram handle is : travel_with_heart_

Thanks. I appreciate the comment!

⛰️!

Yeah, my feeling has always been to go it alone. That said, the locals make their living from guiding , and that's no reason not to go alone, but one might understand their slight, if not more, annoyance. The only other thing I would say, would have been to add some locals -- talk to some people -- don't be shy! You're an awesome likable guy, and you never know, you might learn something and then teach us! Happy Roads my Brother!

I want to go alone tooo

Thank you! You should plan a time to go one day. You won't regret it.

Thanks for such a nice comment. You should absolutely go if you are thinking about it. It will be a trip that you never ever forget.

You'll have a blast! If you can try and plan a few cushion days in your itinerary if it rains. Good luck!

Thanks man! You'll love every second of it when you go. It's going to be an unbelievable trip. Good luck out there.

Thanks for the kind words, Paul. Going to the Himalayas would be un unforgettable experience. I hope you make it out there.

You'll appreciate going lighter. It saves you some weight that makes the climb easier.

Glad you liked it!

Thanks, Ron. Best of luck on your trek in March. Take lots of pictures!

What dates are you going Ron? I'm off with a group of fellow UK veterans March 15th - May see you up there :)

We arrive Kathmandu on Mar 17 for 4 nights before joining the group on Mar 21. Departing for Lukla on Mar 23 to start the trek. Going with HikingNepal and the first 4 nights staying at the group hotel Blue Horizon. Sounds like you may be just ahead by a couple days but let me know.

Ron Shaver we arrive on the 15th and start the trek on the 17th. I’ll probably pass your group when we are on the way down as anticipate reaching EBC around 24th. Have a great trek!

Enjoy your time on the trail. I'll be on the look out for you on our way up.

Glad you liked it! You will have a blast. You'll be there close to the same time I was. You'll do fine!

Well don't stop go to the top and show us the footage of you at the top

Thanks! I think November is a good time to go for good weather. However you're correct, most people will have at least one cloudy day on the trek. I was lucky to have clear blue skies essentially every day.

Thank you!

Thanks, you'll love it!

It's probably my favorite mountain! Good luck in 2023.

Thank you very much! It's such a wonderful area. You definitely must get there. I'm happy the you liked the video.

Thank you very much! Very appreciated!

Thank you. Stay tuned!

You will love it. It's an amazing experience. Best of luck to you!

Much appreciated!

That's awesome. It's a great part of world.

I'm very excited for you. You'll have the best time. Please let me know if you have any other questions regarding the trek and I would be happy to answer them!

It certainly was challenging. Those climbs were pretty brutal. The views were definitely worth it. Thanks for the kind words.

I loved going solo. I was the best experience for me for sure.

@@wordslikefire662 looked stunning

You'll love it. March is a terrific time to go as well. Have a blast!

Thanks!

My pleasure to bring it to you. Thanks for the kind words!

I'M obsess with this Montains, you give me the gift to see this beutiful route. I can't do this wall because I have varius clinical conditions, but it is a hotel that can I see the Everest? Bless you.

Thanks for the kind comment. It was such a great experience.

Thank you! It's a wonderful journey!

Thanks, Ron. Those are wonderful destinations. I'm wishing the best on your adventures in 2020. Happy new year my friend!

Thanks for the comment! You share two excellent points. You never know when you'll need help. Really good advice.

Thanks for the kind words! I'd be happy to help you. As of right now I don't have travel plans to go back to Nepal soon however I could certainly answer any of your questions on trek preparation if you would like. Let me know if so and we can connect so that I can help you further.

Unlike anywhere in the world!

I'm very glad you did! Safe travels to you!

Thank you!

Thanks!

If you can make time I hugely recommend going. Totally doable solo as well. Also you'll make great friends along the way. Safe travels!

Words Like Fire 🙏thanks mate!

Such an awesome place. You're right about the cold. However the views make it worth it!

I appreciate it! Feel free to let me know if you have any questions in your planning. I'd be happy to help.

Thanks!

Thank you!

I was about to ask you the same, I'm doing the ebc trek solo as well in April. I wanted to ask you which notes and maps did you use.

I am also planning EBC in April. Can you please share the contact details of the person who made arrangements for you in Kathmandu. Cheers

Greetings, LuappleSnapples, Sergi Bonilla Arrufat, and S Masoodi. Long response incoming so sorry in advance! The guidebook I used was totally customized. I printed out images of all of the teahouses and mountains that I was going to stay at or look at. I also printed out maps from google maps and other available resources all online. You may also think this is weird but I cut out selected passages from the lonely planet guidebook I ordered. This was information regarding detailed passages and detours and also some maps. It obviously destroyed the physical book, but I wasn't planning on using 85% of it, so I wanted to save space so I just cut out and use the parts that pertained to my trek. I ordered a classic mini moelskine notebook to tape all of it myself. It actually took a few hours to do, but the guidebook was totally worth it. I recommend doing the same thing yourself. Even though you'll feel like you're in an arts and crafts class, it can really help you out. I also put my flight information, US embassy contact, local phrases, and currency exchange information in there too, and I used it all. I actually just returned from a trip to Jordan and did the same thing there. These mini books really help, but you have to make them yourself. Regarding the FIT/TIMS, I was told that you needed to get to KTM an extra day early to acquire those, however Nirmal Nakarmi from Himalayan Magic Adventures totally set everything up for me. He booked my flight, and had my FIT/TIMS waiting for me when I arrived in KTM. I got to Nepal late in the evening and flew to Lukla early the next morning with all of the full documentation I needed without spending an extra day in Thamel. If you do use Nimral you'll just need to send him trip information so that he can get the FIT/TIMS for you in advance. Make sure to tell him you're trekking independently. I was shocked at how easy Nimral made it because I had heard getting the FIT/TIMS in advance was impossible. I purchased outgoing flight from the Tara Air website in advance which was super easy, however this is something that Nimral can do for you that I didn't know about and would have had him do if I knew it was an option. Just be prepared to expect that your flight will be likely delayed. The KTM airport is a bit of a mess. You can probably also buy the FIT/TIMS on the trek but since I already had mine I didn't ask about it. I hope this help out. Let me know if you need any more information!

Hi There, I am trekking guide and trek operator from Nepal. You can contact me if you need any help. Ping me up: info@tourandtrek.com. INSTAGRAM: @everesttrekofficial Thank you

Hello guys, if you need any help regarding EBC , I am there to help in free of cost.Thankyou for visiting Nepal. I am tourism social servicer here in solukhumbhu.

Honestly, I didn't think too much about menu beforehand. I knew that each teahouse had a full menu of options. One thing I researched beforehand was to avoid eating meat at higher elevations since it needs to be carried up the whole way and isn't always fresh. I may have brought a few snack but those can also be purchased along the way. Also the prices go up with the elevation.

Thanks a lot! You're going during climbing season so your base camp experience will probably be different. It will be fun to meet people climbing the mountain. Good luck!

Cool, I am also going in April 2019! Are you going by yourself or organised?

Hey there! Sorry for the late response. See the answers to your questions below: 1 - It's nearly impossible to get lost. You are going all one way (same goes for the way back unless you take a detour through one of the passes). There are signs that guide you as well, even though they really aren't necessary. Lastly if the signs or basic nav doesn't cut it there are always people going both ways (locals and fellow trekkers). You can always ask them, but again, you won't get lost. It's very simple to get where you need to go. 2 - There are several teahouses and shops in each village. You'll be able to book a hotel for very cheap, however it's understood that you will also eat your dinner there. You certainly don't need to bring your own food or anything since it's available pretty much everywhere, and pretty good too. Although I would avoid getting meat the higher you go because it's less fresh. You can also eat at the hotels without staying there. 3 - There are designated areas for people who would like to camp. So people certainly wouldn't mind so long as you are not in a inconvenient area. Have you decided against just staying in the teahouses? It is certainly easier since you don't have to carry a tent the whole way. Hopefully this is helpful. Please let me know if you have any other questions and I'd be happy to answer them.

So cool! That means that you and I experienced the same beautiful weather and views together. Very cool. We may have very well crossed paths!

I appreciate the kinds words!

Thanks! Going solo was the absolute best choice for me. I enjoyed the freedom and didn't have enough stuff for a porter. Also the navigation is easy so I didn't need a guide. I will say however that hiring a guide or porter, even if you don't really need them, helps out the local economy. If you do choose to hire a guide or porter, you'll need to pay them a daily rate, however I don't really think it's too expensive, especially if you choose to find one on the route (post Lukla) instead of Kathmandu. My vote would be to go solo, you'll love the freedom, you'll never get lost, and you can also hire a guide/porter at any of the villages en route if you feel like you need it.

Thank you Llwelyn! I appreciate the kind comment. It's such an amazing part of the world. I was lucky to document it.

Thanks! It's totally doable alone as the video shows. There are plenty of resources along the way and it's impossible to get lost. Let me know if you have any other questions and I would be happy to try and answer them.

I choose to buy water at every village so I didn't have to worry about bringing or treating my own water. It's a more expensive but also more convenient method. The costs for water actually aren't that bad. In my opinion the convenience is worth it and you can get bottles anywhere. Just make sure you dispose of the bottles in an environmentally friendly way.

I appreciate it! My itinerary went something like this, each stop was a day: Lukla, Namche (1), Namche (2), Tengboche, Dingboche (1), Dingboche (2), Lobouche, Gorakshep (EBC).

My pleasure. Thanks for the comment!

Thanks. I did a bit of research regarding teahouses along the way but mainly I would just check out the lodging when I got there. If you are going solo or in a small number you won't ned to book in advance. I didn't use a guide or porter as I didn't have tons of gear to haul and wanting to go on my own. There is no need for navigational help as the route is very simple to follow and well marked. The best advice I could give is to take it slow, enjoy the sights and take lots of pics!

@@wordslikefire662 thanks for sharing

How did you focus? And what did you use for power?

@@tonebenderxThanks! I have a Panasonic Lumix G6. It came with a stock lens but I also brought a Leica prime lens that was really good. I'm not a camera expert, so I rarely went full manual. I shot in Aperture mode to get a nice depth of field. Sometimes I shot some in auto mode as well, even though camera experts look down on that, it can be really convenient. For sound, I just would record on the voice memo app on an iPod. I made sure the iPod was close to me on all shots. You can see the iPod on my leg at 37:55. If you make a video like this I suggest using a sound device like this. If I would have used the sound from my Panasonic camera then you probably couldn't have heard a work I said. You'll be able to charge your batteries in each teahouse.

You're absolutely right. Simply making it to the Everest View Hotel gives you terrific views of Everest, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam.

I carried with me a Panasonic Lumix DMC G6. I carried a nice wide lens and the standard stock lens for zoom shots. I also had a few mini tripods that were mega helpful. Make sure to bring extra batteries as some teahouses may not be able to charge your cameras for you.

Thank you! Most expensive thing is the flight to KTM. This obviously depends on from where you are flying. Once you arrive in Nepal, flying to Lukla and back will cost around $300. I can't remember the exact cost of the FIT/TIMS cards, but I don't think it costs over $50. Once you're on the trek, plan on spending around $20/day for teahouse, food, and other items you may need on the the trail. Things get a bit more expensive the higher you go. If you hire a guide and porter then add another $10-$20 per day that you're out there. I don't know what package and tours cost so I can't give you a definitive answer to your question, although I assume going solo is much cheaper because you avoid paying any fees associated with an organized tour. Often what is most appealing about going in an organized tour is the fact that they take care of all of the booking for you. This is very appealing when you are fighting other people in the Lukla or KTM airport trying to catch a domestic flight, which can be a nightmare. However once you make in to the trek the benefits of being in a large group are less appealing. For example you don't really have to book teahouses in advance.

Thank you! I had to stay in Kathmandu one night because I got in to the country later. I wouldn't have wanted to otherwise just so that I could get straight to the trek. If you are trekking along then you'll need you TIMS/FIT card. You can organize that in advance, at least I did. I went to the airport early the next day after landing and flew straight to Lukla. I bought my ticket in advance from the Tara Air website.

It's such a great time to go! The first thing is I brought about 5 different batteries for my camera since I realized that charge areas may be tricky. The higher you go up on the trek the most expensive charging batteries will be. However you'll be able to charge all the way up to Gorakshep, so as long as you have the Rupees, you have juice. Likely you pay for about an hour of charge time. I didn't want to risk being on top of Kala Patther without any batters so I also brought some mobile pocket chargers. I don't recall the names of the teahouses off the top of my head. I'd have to look at my Moleskin booklet of info. One thing I'd recommend is to go in and out of several different teahouses before you commit to one. Most are warm, welcoming, and will suit your needs just fine.

Thanks! You'll love it. Make sure to bring a nice camera!

Hi Nestor, are you going in April? I am planning to go there sometime between September to November with a bunch of my buddies. How are you planning the trip?

Raunak Dembla Great to hear Raunak. My approved vacation falls between October to November so I will be going there that time. I am going there and contact a local travel agent for a guide.

Nestor Bacalso are you planning to do a somewhat solo trip or do you plan to join a group?

Solo with a travel agent guide.

It was great! I didn't measure the total weight, but it couldn't have been more than 20 kilo if I had to guess.

From what I see in your video, I get the feeling that you have a lot less weight ... if you use a carrier, it is good 20 kilos, but if you have to take your ... it costs a lot. I made two mountain passes and that is even worse with many kilos.

Thank you. I didn't really have any type of special training regime before going. Although I'm sue that's not a bad idea.

Glad you enjoyed the video. I didn't use any gps navigation for any of the hikes. The hikes I did are some of the most popular in the park, and they are all very well marked and traveled by fellow hikers. Getting lost is very hard. Having said that you could definitely use offline nav with apps like AllTrails and several others.

Thanks!