How do you acclimatize in Everest Base Camp trek?

Q: How can I acclimatize properly on the Everest Base Camp Trek? A: The best way to acclimatize is by following the climb high, sleep low rule, where you ascend to a higher altitude during the day, then descend to sleep. You should also take rest days during your trek to allow your body to adjust.



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On our EBC treks, we make sure to ascend slowly, always sleeping lower than we trek each day. We also include at least two acclimatisation days on all of our Mount Everest Base Camp treks. This is really important because it allows your body to adjust to the altitude while at rest.

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Altitude Sickness on Everest Base Camp Trek At Gorakshep, most clients showed symptoms of mild AMS- headache, difficulty breathing, and some mild nausea. This is normal enough at this altitude. None, however, showed signs of moderate to severe AMS, which would have necessitated an immediate descent.

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Some degree of altitude sickness is common on a high-altitude trek like the Everest Base Camp trek. So yes, your body doesn't function as normal when you go into a high area where it must manage with less oxygen. Very importantly, you need to give it adequate time to adapt to the reduced oxygen intake.

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Yes, trekking to Everest Base Camp is hard but achievable if you're in good physical condition. It's not a technical hike but instead a long one that takes 12 days to complete. The higher altitudes also add to its difficulty.

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What are the hardest days of Everest base camp trek the Himalayas
  • Larja dovan to Namche bazaar (Phakding to Namche part on second day of EBC trek) ...
  • Phungi thanga to Tengboche (Namche to Tengboche part on fourth day of EBC trekking) ...
  • Thukla to Thukla pass (Dingboche to Lobuche part of EBC trail Nepal)


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Yes, even beginners can do it. But it is best that you prepare yourself mentally and physically for this trek. Everest Base Camp Trek is categorized as a trek of moderate difficulty so it can be done by people with no trekking experience also.

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Out of all 16 days or trekking to Everest Base Camp and back to Lukla, the 3-4 hours from the Cho La glacier rim to Thangnak were the most difficult. The second hardest day on Everest Base Camp trek is the one from Tengboche to Dingboche.

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If you are a regular gym guy, swimmer, physical trainer, runner, then you are entirely fit for Everest Base Camp Trek. If you are not doing any physical activities and want to go for the Everest Base Camp Trek, you need to do at least 4 to 7 kilometers walking daily for at least 30 days before your trek start.

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Trekking to Everest Base Camp is not going to be a walk in the park, but it's not a technical climb and if you're fit enough, mentally and physically, you're more than likely to be up to the challenge. This is a hard and tough trek at altitude and over at least 10 days.

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  1. Join a longer Everest Base Camp trek itinerary. ...
  2. Walk at a slow pace. ...
  3. Keep well hydrated. ...
  4. Be careful what you eat and drink in Kathmandu. ...
  5. Choose the best months for a trek to Everest Base Camp. ...
  6. Having the right personal equipment for a high altitude trek.


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Base Camp is located at 17,600 feet, well below the peak of Everest, which is 29,000 feet. Base Camp is where those planning to summit spend weeks acclimatizing and preparing for their journey. It is also the furthest you can go using only your legs, before other equipment like ropes and ice picks get involved.

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How many people fail Everest Base Camp? On the low end we estimate that around 3-5 people die each year on the Everest Base Camp Trek. On the high end this number could be as high as 12-15. These numbers are estimates but out of roughly 30,000 people who do the trek yearly, this is a death rate of about 0.03%.

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Everest Base Camp has a success rate of around 90%.

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