Altitude of Everest Base Camp
Everest’s overwhelming summit (8,848.86 m) towers so close to the sky that even the Everest Base Camp Trek 5357m demands abundant courage. Not to worry about the Everest Base camp height of 5357m above the sea level the trek is a moderate trek- a physically fit person with high courage and determination can easily achieve this amazing feat.
Difficulty
Difficult parts are related to height. After embarking on your trek on the second day you will be in 3420 meters in the south market. As already known, hiking in high altitudes is more difficult – not because of the lesser amount of oxygen in the air, but because of the reduced air density of oxygen, it can be used for mental and physical functions. Acclimatization is the most important factor in Everest Base Camp Trek or any other high altitude Himalayan trek. Our trekking itinerary is at a slow pace and days for acclimatization has been included in – the trek
Access Nepal will provide every assistance needed to the traveler. Our Itinerary is well designed by experienced guides who have tons of knowledge about the terrain as well as Altitude sickness.
Heres the height chart for Everest Base Camp Trek-
The heights point where travelers will be heading is Kalapatthar (5,550m): Literally translating to ‘Black Rock’, the viewpoint offers an unobstructed and the best view of the entire range of peaks consisting: Pumori (7,161m), Lingtren, Everest (8,848m), Nuptse (7,861m), Amadablam (6,812m), Khantega, Taboche peaks, to name a few and the Khumbu glacier and Icefall – the largest in Nepal.
