How to prepare for Everest Base Camp trek?

Preparation of Everest base camp trek refers to technical practice for successful trekking to base camp. Trek preparation is important to prevent difficulties in walking and covering long distance during the trek. Making body flexible through exercises supports to compete difficult trial in an easy pace. Some easy methods of EBC trekking preparation are listed below:

·       Walking: The easiest and best method of trek preparation includes walking 2,3 hours a day before three months of trek. Good practice of walking on slopes and mountains is recommended for successful trek.

·       Running: if you don’t have more time for walking then you can do 10 km running a day before three months of trekking. Running makes your body stronger and avoid twisting of muscles during the trek.

·       Cycling: You can do cycling instead of walking and running depending on your interest. Cycling also makes your muscle stronger and help to make your trekking easier.

·       Physical exercises: Different physical exercises like squat, push – up, flexibility Training, swimming to make your muscles stronger for successful trekking.

·       Medical checkup: Whole body check up is essential before planning for trekking. Good mental and physical health required for trekking. You can do required medication to make your body healthy.

·       Yoga and meditation: You can follow different Yoga and meditations to make your body healthy. It is best method of trek preparation.

·       Cost: You can choose budget or luxury trek to prepare the cost for trekking. Cost of Budget EBC trek is comparatively lower than Everest base camp luxury trek.

·       Booking the trek: You can choose any of the local or international trekking company to book the trek. Booking secure your flight and accommodation that makes your trekking easier.

·       Permit: You need Sagarmatha national park permit and Pasang Lamu Rural Municipality permit for EBC trek. Management of permit comes under official responsibility. but If you want to do solo trek then you should have these permits for trekking.

Conclusion of Everest base camp trek preparation

Over all EBC trek preparation includes walking, running, cycling, physical exercises, medical checkup, yoga and meditation, cost, booking and permit. All these preparation technique is essential for trekking in Everest region, Nepal.