How to Trek to Everest Base Camp on a Backpackers Budget | Solo Trek to Everest Base Camp

[@Gventures]

Thanks everyone for watching! I have heard some unfortunate news that as of April 2023 solo treks have been banned and people wanting to trek will be required to pay for a guide. For those of us that really enjoy solo trekking, it is very sad news. I get asked a lot how much I spent on the trek. I would say around $1,000 USD for 3 weeks, that includes everything from food to snacks to accommodation and transportation into the Himalayas. It even includes my gear that I purchased in the Thamel Market! For a more detailed daily account of my costs during the trek, check the description box of this video. If you found this video helpful, check out my other mini series about my trek linked below. While less informational as this video, it does give you a closer look at my day to day journey, some of the villages I stopped in and what to expect along the way. And please give this video a like to help it reach more people, and subscribe for more videos about Nepal, India, Egypt (where I currently am now) and more. Much love, safe journeys, and happy trekking!!! ❤🙏 Mini Series about my trek: Part 1 = kzbin.info/www/bejne/hIjFeJl9jNxkh8k Part 2 = kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJLGeXqul7l0irM Part 3 = kzbin.info/www/bejne/gqbaZGuulKmXZq8 Part 4 = kzbin.info/www/bejne/sH_dk6ecqbCkmdk Part 5 = kzbin.info/www/bejne/jHetiqWpn9Sfp7c Part 6 = kzbin.info/www/bejne/inSpm5yslpWkbpY

[@aitormolinerobozas-urrutia2465]

Hi there, Around everest área is still allow to go alone yeah

[@Gventures]

@@aitormolinerobozas-urrutia2465 Really?! That's not what I've been hearing

[@nimanomad7377]

Thanks, I enjoyed this video. I have recently returned from Nepal where I did the Three Passes Trek in the Everest region.

Unfortunately I can confirm that this new rule is a thing, although I personally was lucky enough to escape its impact as we were already finishing our loop by the beginning of April. We just walked out with no issue.

I don’t know what happened at the checkpoints between Lukla and Namche when it came in. I suspect that it might have been messy as reliable information is always hard to come by, and many people might have started prior to 1st April only to reach Monja on or after that date. Perhaps even more so in the Annapurna region where there is a higher proportion of FITs (free independent trekkers).

I also don’t know what the application of this will really be on the ground. It is at least a mercy that the TAAN’s goal of “one guide for one trekker” has not for the moment happened. But exactly how it will work is of course unclear.

The impacts are also unclear both for Nepali businesses and for independent trekkers. They will of course be unevenly felt. Guesthouses lower down (between Jiri and Lukla) will likely feel quite an impact as the number of independent trekkers there is proportionally higher than after Lukla, and the new extra cost may drive some to skip that section. I saw ongoing building work on guesthouses that I strongly suspect will not have much traffic in future. Already there are places like this on the lower Jomson valley since the road came in. People just drive past in jeeps, and the mule trains have stopped running. When I first did the AC/ABC trek (1981) we started from Dumre on the then unsealed Kathmandu-Pokhara road, and it was just small tracks all the way from there to Phedi near Pokhara a month or so later. Now the only bit without a road could be done in not much more than a couple of days. This year between Jiri and Lukla we only saw a single porter with a “shop” on his back. And he was just going locally. That is already a huge change. Everything now goes on the jeep road via Phaphlu. People who would normally go in a tour group will not be affected presumably. The impact will be mostly on the young, the impecunious and above all solo female trekkers (who already have enough issues to face as it is). For myself I’ll just go elsewhere. I am extremely fortunate to have been many times (five times in the Everest region alone), and there is much I can do elsewhere in the world. But as someone who first did the basic EBC trek back in 1980 (young and very modestly experienced), it upsets me that others will not have this opportunity.

Even if one were willing and able to go along with this nonsense there are a couple of things that became very evident on this most recent trek. And neither bodes well. Firstly is the huge amount of road building, which is destroying forests lower down at an appalling rate (as well as disrupting the economy of mule/donkey trains and porters). Some of the damage is direct tree felling, but a lot is from just tipping the excavated rock over the edge of the new section of road, where it sweeps down the steep valley side taking everything living with it. Secondly the loss of ice (both on the passes and the glaciers we crossed) just since my last visit in 2011 was astonishing. At a rough guess I’d say the Cho La had lost 10-15m of ice near the summit (5420m). In 12 years. For the quarter of humanity (at a minimum) whose lives and agriculture are dependent of the management of Himalayan waters, this will not end well. And this is without considering the more local impact of GLOFs (glacial lake outburst floods). The stated reasons for the imposition of this rule are of course disingenuous and self-serving on the part of a few business interests and the politicians that they have bribed. I hope that in time there might be pushback from other Nepali businesses and from seeing a drop in the number of tourists. But I’m not holding my breath on this. There will be some adverse PR as stories emerge, but there is no organised way for these to have an impact (unless they were to affect the climbing community - which this rule won’t. Then you might see something). In slight contradiction, I would just add a couple of points. Firstly I have had one very positive experience with using a guide (and two porters), but that was to do a particular trek that needed the logistical support (Makalu basecamp in 2003). I chose this particular guide because I had seen him in action with other clients a year or so earlier. And the porters came from the guide’s village, which we passed through. It worked really well. Secondly there is little doubt that what gave some impetus to this move was the disaster on the Annapurna Circuit in 2014. And while the Trekking Agencies should bear a good deal of the blame (people in groups suffered at least as much as others), and the Government of course failed utterly to provide weather warnings for an event that took some days to roll in from the Arabian Sea, there is also the element of personal responsibility. There were far too many people there who were wholly inadequately clothed and equipped and lacked any knowledge or experience. As a result many died and others lost fingers and toes or worse. With a bit of imagination and planning there will be some low level trekking (outside of National Parks) that might still be possible without a guide. I wish those who try this much enjoyment and success.

[@Gventures]

@@nimanomad7377 Thank you so much. That was a very interesting, insightful read from someone with history and experience in the region. You have explained things and have given more clarity to the situation there, and have stated a possible cause I have suspected but was unwilling to voice because of my lack of experience and unfamiliarity with the region (aside from this one very spontaneous trek). The effects of this decision are very sombering to think about.

[@Henning_Rech]

@@Gventures You do not need to hire a guide in the Khumbu region. The NTBs decision is not accepted by the Khumbu Pasanglhamu Rural Municipality. They already had left the TIMS system last year, introducing their own pass called "Khumbu Trek Card". You just have to buy this Trek Card (2000 Rs) and pay the entrance fee for Sagarmatha NP (3000 Rs), and you are fine. - While the guide mandate is in effect for Annapurna, but also not welcomed by the locals, and maybe not enforced.

[@adhamismail3744]

best Video i have ever seen , someone who actually travels on a low budget , very informative

[@Gventures]

Ahaha, thank you! Yes I try to spread my funds as much as I can to travel for longer periods, and many times it's also more exciting way to travel as well 😁 Thanks so much for watching!

[@FrugalTravellers]

This is awesome. You deserve way more subscribers and views than this. The most informative video I've seen so far. Excellent work. 👍 We trekked in and out from Jiri in 1996. The nearest road then. 28 days up and back. Trekked in from Paphlu in 2017 and saw the road was starting to push in even further. It's a great way to start the trek on a budget and feels more authentic than further up the trail. People there so friendly! 👍👍

[@Gventures]

Wow, thank you so much!!! I just checked out your channel and it's great, also very informational! It's an honor to receive a compliment from a like-minded and more experienced creator and traveler. I can't imagine the trail back in 1996, that must have been a very different experience! I won't lie, I'm a tad jealous I wasn't able to experience traveling back then, so much has changed since that time I am very sure. Trekking in the Himalayas is still a fantastic and majestic experience though, no matter the year. And yes the Nepalese are so incredibly friendly, what a wonderful country Nepal is! I am very fortunate to be able to experience the places I have and look forward to many more journeys. Thank you so much for watching ❤️

[@edlove2290]

One of your best videos. Informative, concise, and clean, as in not too much BS info. and camera play.

[@Gventures]

Thanks. It took a long time to make but I knew it was exactly those things, and this trek is widely popular and so this information is useful to a very large audience. I'm happy with the way it turned out. Can't churn out videos like this every week, but I'm satisfied with the information I've given in this video. There wasn't really helpful videos like this when I did this back in 2019, another reason I made it.

[@ariesram74]

I' went trekking in Nepal over 20 years ago and would love to go back. When I arrived I was immediately pressured into buying a trekking tour with a guide. Anyway I think it was about $450 for like a week just trekking from Pokhara. And my hotel was robbed somewhere. Still a great journey despite feeling like I was getting ripped off. There is so much more information now compared to the old days. I look forward tomy return. And hell yeah EBC would be mazing!

[@rick-be]

I was there 30 years and a jeep from Pokhara dropped us off and pointed out the start of a trail and we set out.Everything was even cheaper than in the city all along the 7 day way.

[@sanjilniroula2056]

Love from Nepal 🇳🇵💕

[@LorenzoCorradoFX]

Was great meeting you yesterday! Your content is fabulous! Take care.

[@Gventures]

Thanks so much man! 🙏

[@bhakthuk]

Wow I’m a Tibetan ..Tashi Delek and thanks for sharing superwoman 👍

[@Gventures]

Wow. Thank you so much!

[@dulalipa]

OMG! Probably the best video about EBC. No bullshitting, straight to the point! And your voice is amazing! You should do paid voiceovers!

[@Gventures]

Haha, thank you so much!!! I have other videos about the trek and also travel videos in Egypt, Turkey, etc, subscribe if you're interested in that, but most of them are more vlogging than informational like this video. I really appreciate you watching and commenting! And actually I do voiceovers for work now, as I've had quite a few people say the same thing to me in my videos. Much love! ❤❤❤

[@bibekanandabehera7904]

Went through a lots of videos and finally found the most informative one here, Keep it up you will be famous soon 👍🏿👍🏿 Loved your hair style bdw 😁 it's cool

[@Gventures]

Wow, really!!! That's the best compliment I can think of, thanks so much man! I'm really glad I could help it's my goal to not only show, explore, entertain and inspire but also give useful information while doing so, so that others can benefit from my experiences. Thanks so much for watching!!!

[@twmlloyd5257]

Great trip , came off Kaala Pattar xmas day 2009, my 50th

[@Gventures]

That's incredible, what a way to spend your 50th! 😎

[@reflection2049]

I also trekked to Everest Base Camp without taking a flight. It took me 12 days, from October 16th to 27th, 2022, to complete the EBC trek. Additionally, I successfully crossed Cho La Pass during that trek. Your video was incredibly helpful; I watched it before embarking on my journey to EBC.

[@Gventures]

That's so awesome, thank you so much!!! How was Cho La Pass?! I sincerely regret not taking the passes. I guess it's just a reason for me to return in the future 😅 Thanks so much for commenting, much love and safe travels wherever your journey takes you next! ❤🙏

[@reflection2049]

@@Gventures I made a plan to comment on your video after finishing the trek, but unfortunately, I forgot. It was a great experience, especially crossing Cho La Pass. The breathtaking views and the sense of accomplishment are truly unforgettable. In my opinion, Cho La Pass should be mandatory for anyone trekking to Everest Base Camp. It adds an extra layer of adventure and allows you to truly immerse yourself in the beauty of the Himalayas. Also, don't miss out on visiting Gokyo Lake-it's a hidden gem that shouldn't be overlooked on your journey to EBC. Safe travels and best wishes on your future adventures! By the way, I'm from Nepal myself, and I still found your video helpful for the trek. If you ever plan to return to Nepal for the Cho La Pass trek, I'd love to meet up and share some local insights.

[@Gventures]

@@reflection2049 Oh yes I've heard wonderful things about Gokyo Lake. I really need to get myself back to Nepal and the Himalayas, I really miss it so much. Thanks for the offer, I would definitely take some advice from someone who has done it 🙏

[@stuartkite-powell3203]

Yeah I took 5wks to do the full Annapurna 5yrs ago .. incredible environment.. plenty teahouses etc.. you reminded me about walking permits 👍and of course I won't miss the Everest/glacier/mountain view by hiking up higher... you've inspired me for another adventure ❤️

[@Gventures]

Wow, that's awesome! I almost did the ABC trek, but then discovered I could make EBC happen on a budget and did it instead. But I would still love to trek to ABC, I've seen photos from other trekkers that have done it and it looks beautiful. Thanks so much for watching! ❤

[@humbertsmith8864]

so glad you did the full! Me too in December

[@Bella_Life_Videos]

I just found you and absolutely floored by the production of your video and information. This channel has to be one of the best, a hidden gem💎

[@Gventures]

Thank you so much!!! 🙏🙏

[@mohitr9021]

You've a perfect nepali accent the way you correctly pronounced the word and yes a perfect smile too. Keep going found it useful...🤘

[@Gventures]

Thank you so much!!!😍

[@maidenekker]

This is really nice and a breath of fresh air amongst the other EBC video's where people fly in to Lukla, spend only 8 days trekking and fly out by helicopter from EBC! Which i think is ridiculous. I walked this trek in 1990, took a bus to Jiri and started there. I had a book from Lonely Planet, which was an excellent guide, with several routes to choose from. The days before Lukla i really got in shape and i think acclimatised better. All together we spend more than 3 weeks before returning to Kathmandu and it was beautiful. Back then it was not common at all to have porters or guides, and it is truly not necessary at all.

[@Gventures]

😆I try not to judge but I can't help but also feel flying out from EBC is like some luxury cruise and a half finished job. Or at least, if they make a video about it, it's excessive. I'm too poor to afford that but even if I was rich, it seems like such a cheat, not truly valuing the experience but just the claim that you made it there. I can't imagine how it was in 1990, I know it's always been a famous trek since it gained popularity decades ago but it has exponentially grown since then and it must have been a different world in '90, I'm jealous that I'll never have that experience, I have to admit! But also eternally grateful I got to go at all. Also 100% agree it's not necessary to have a porter or guide, as long as you're fit (or maybe even not like me 😅), one can do it alone. That's part of the struggle, part of the experience, part of the respect for the mountains and for yourself as well. If you're going to do something, do it wholeheartedly. Thanks so much for watching and commenting, it really does inspire me to know people like you have watched and appreciated this video, makes me feel like I'm doing something right. And so cool to hear your story. This is why I make videos.

[@maidenekker]

@@Gventures In 1990 we had no electricity in the guesthouses, only in Namche, and there were three powercuts every night. After dinner, when it was dark, we took a candle to our room and went to sleep. Just so simple. No internet ofcourse, no phones. We were on a long journey through Asia, so we left some of our luggage in Kathmandu (hotel Eden in Freak street, it's famous for the hash trail ) and left with a backpack of around 10 kilo, which was fine. Because i have loved this trekking so much i watched a lot of video's about this, yours is the first that looks like my travel back than. Because you dit it yourself, (and why shouldn't you) i don't think your experience is much different from mine!

[@Gventures]

@@maidenekker Wow, that's so awesome, thanks for saying that! For sure the trail must have looked much different back then, but I tried to do it as cheaply and authentically as possible. I loved being in the mountains so much, I wrote a lot in my journal while on my trek (lucky to have electricity I suppose!) and would really love to return.

[@TLK22]

@@Gventures I tried to convince my friend to hike from Jiri but he has only 15 days so we have no choice to fly in and out. However since I live close by in Thailand, I will be back for at least a month next time.

[@Gventures]

@@TLK22 Make sure he gives himself a little bit of a window in regards to time in case the flight can't leave Lukla back to Kathmandu right away. This happens a lot, due to weather conditions in the Himalayas and due to visibility, planes due to leave Lukla (or sometimes heading towards Lukla) will many times be delayed or cancelled by a day or even a few days. It is not uncommon, so just make sure he is aware of that.

[@markduncan6690]

You have a “Great” Channel! Straight Forward and No Nonsense!

[@Gventures]

THANK YOU Mark! That's exactly my goal so I really appreciate you saying that

[@faezehdavoudi7765]

the best video i have ever seen on youtube. Thaaaaank youuuuuuuuu

[@Gventures]

Wowww well that's a hell of a statement, THANK YOU!!! I hope it has been helpful, and thank you so much for commenting! ❤️😍❤️

[@adrifterstale4424]

Breathtakingly beautiful view and informative video. :) You are brave girl ❤

[@Gventures]

Thanks Drifter! You too!

[@thegreatgroucho]

I did this trek back in 2001. You are dead right about Kalar Pataar! Great video, many thanks

[@Gventures]

Lol yeah Kala Patthar deceives you! Looks like a giant brown hill and then you start climbing and holy mother of god is that hard 🤣

[@NotASheep100]

Fantastic...and very helpful . One brave person....i admire that.

[@fernandop.5206]

Your voice is so relaxing, and peaceful 🍀🍀 You might record audiobooks. Hugs!!

[@Gventures]

Thank you so much! ❤

[@dedithomas8528]

Thank you so much for your information. It's really helpfull for my plan trek to EBC on Backpackers this year ...😁🙏

[@hadiutomo6400]

Terimakasih padamu yang sudah berbagi informasi dan cerita. Semoga kamu sehat dan bahagia.👍

[@Gventures]

Thank you so much, and the same to you!!! ❤

[@shubhamchaudhary5916]

What a beautiful voice and lovely way to explore. Love from India 🇮🇳

[@Gventures]

Shukria! I love your country, I look forward to returning some day, it's such a beautiful country, rich in culture with kind and generous people❤

[@ulriksrensen646]

Good information for my forth coming trip to Nepal..Thanks from Ulrik/Denmark 🙌

[@karipintakivi9153]

About paper maps at 4:00 : online maps, especially those which show routes others have walked, tend to send people to same trails and forget alternate possibilities. Paper map shows the big picture and all possible routes to get to your destination, not just those previous instagrammers and youtubers also walked. Somebody already mentioned the Phortse High Trail instead of Tengboche motorway, there are also trails between Namche and Lukla practically nobody treads, even though there are monasteries and quant villages just a stone's throw from the main route. Paper maps show these much better. Of course I am an old man. But do get a paper map and look at it in the evenings at least to plan your next stage. You can also identify mountains much easier.

[@Gventures]

Truuueeee. I really like your inputs here, you make a very good point. Also I think using paper maps is just a different experience, having to navigate more and requires some skills which makes it more adventurous

[@karipintakivi9153]

@@Gventures Online maps are like a video game; keep the dot on the line. One does not need to know where she actually is in relation to the surroundings. I could not imagine trekking or hiking without knowing as much as possible about the terrain around me. One grows up with these things or not, nowadays.

[@peternewman1609]

Also, paper maps are critical in the case that tech fails. Offline maps are great, but I would never go without a paper map - especially now that waterproof, tearproof maps are available.

[@dollysarkar3282]

Very nice footages and very informational video, best one I have seen so far. Thank you.

[@Gventures]

Yesss, thank you so much! I really appreciate comments like this, I wanted it to be helpful and I'm always glad to hear it is benefiting someone. Thanks for watching! Check out other videos if ya feel like it 😄😅😉Cheers!

[@wangdasherpa7410]

Sending love from Nepal 🇳🇵Near Everest

[@grahamambridge2856]

Wonderful and informative vid. Thanks loads. Take care. G

[@Gventures]

🙏🙏

[@paraskoirala2567]

Oh very late l am watching your video.For your hard work l subscribed your vlog .Thank you so much for visiting nepal.l hope you enjoyed your trip.visit again.

[@Gventures]

❤Thank you so much Paras! I absolutely love Nepal and hope I can return one day. I appreciate your support 🥰🥰

[@abhij8657]

Ok by far the best non nonsense video on ebc. Thank You !

[@Gventures]

WOW! Thank you so much! I wanted to give as much information as concisely as possible for people that are considering taking the trek, so I REALLY APPRECIATE this comment. Thanks for watching!!!

[@happysunshine1988]

Amazing video! Thank you 🙏 Also I will be using it for trying to get a beautiful and mesmerizing voice like yours. The speed is just perfect for me to repeat your words (while watching the beauty of Tibet)

[@Gventures]

*Technically Nepal 😅 But just on the other side of the Himalayas and Mount Everest is Tibet. Thanks girl!

[@yogivines3264]

Just wow 😲

[@wolfx9535]

duuuude this was sick!! awesome video

[@Gventures]

Thank you Wolf! The Himalayas really are something else. It's magnificent up there

[@thelazyzeus]

Hey, you're cool and unlike any other youtube vloggers out there. Also, as far as my limited knowledge tells, Sagarmatha Trek or the EBC Trek is still open for solo travelers! Anyways, +1 sub. Cheers!

[@Gventures]

Thank you so much, that is very kind of you to say!!! 🙏 And that is really good news to hear it's still open for solo trekkers, thank you for letting me (and any person who sees this comment) know that! ❤ Have a beautiful day 😊🙏

[@pranotikarkhanis3545]

Very nice and unique experience explained about the EBC by this amazing wonderful video editing share with us by this video shooting 👍🌹🌹🙏🏼🤠💖.

[@carloszenteno]

Thanks, great video. Very good info. Beautiful voice !!

[@Gventures]

Thank you so much!!!

[@justrione]

Thank you for sharing all this great information. Thank you

[@Gventures]

Thank you for watching! I'm really happy it's been helpful, and let me know if I you have any other questions! 😊

[@stephenenferto9451]

Thank you very much for sharing your DIY and budget trip.

[@Gventures]

Thanks for watching!

[@simonbolivar2092]

Awsome practical video

[@bryonensminger7462]

If you do deside to fly be advised that the flights are routinely canceled or delayed do to weather mostly high winds and the runways at the other end are enough to freak you out but the pilots are very good and fly the route most days

[@108jhon]

Living it Large. Love your work.Thanks for sharing.

[@l20hit]

Loved it.

[@michelleanne6500]

I've been trying to recruit friends for a trek, but after watching your video am stoked to go solo. Thank you for putting this great info out there!

[@Gventures]

Yes it really was so amazing, I'm glad I went alone too! It's so peaceful and gives you time for some reflection and just enjoying the mountains alone. Of course you meet people along the way so you'll make friends along the trek but it was nice to be able to move at my own pace and not have anyone but me to worry about. Before I started solo travelling I was always trying to have friends go with me somewhere but nobody would ever make it happen, and eventually I said screw it, then I'll go alone. When I first began solo travel I was pretty nervous but now I would say I am an experienced solo traveler and I LOVE IT! I can do anything that I want whenever I feel like it, there's nobody to answer to but myself, and I am able to meet a lot of new people and make new friends because I am alone and end up interacting more with people than I would if I was with a friend. Thanks so much for watching and your support!!! ❤ I made a few other videos about this trek so check them out if you're curious, this video is by far the most informational, but the other videos give you a closer look at my experience on a day-to-day basis of the trek.

[@selfvlogs183]

Keep in mind she went only till base camp not summit…

[@Gventures]

@@selfvlogs183 Yes, I think I made that quite clear, but thanks Self Vlogs. To summit costs at least $10,000 USD just for the permit alone to be able to climb the mountain. It would also be referred to as an expedition, not a trek. I also wouldn't be calling it EBC (Everest Base Camp), I would be referring to climbing Mount Everest and reaching the summit and mentioning the other camps (EBC 2, 3, etc). I also never show any footage of Climbing Mount Eversest, I simply describe reaching Base Camp near the end of the video, so I think it is quite clear.

[@selfvlogs183]

@@Gventures sorry …my intention is not to point you wrong….just to give awareness to people who may be in assumption ……base camp and summit are different..that Summit is very dangerous and many have lost their lives trying…. I was also unaware and same assumptions and got to know how risky it’s that people has lost their lives even they went with professionals Sherpas

[@Gventures]

@@selfvlogs183 No worries! I think I made it quite clear in my video that I am talking about trekking to Everest Base Camp and not going on an expedition to summit Evereset, but who knows, there may be some people who will make the wrong assumption or come to the wrong conclusion, so if they see your comment, then they will know. Thanks for watching!

[@mh9251]

what a wonderful way of reaching base camp. I love it, I love it, love it. I hope can do one day, because till date I was concerned of the budget. you deserve millions views. Great work!

[@Gventures]

Wow, thank you so so much!!! I'm really happy you have found it helpful, that was my intention for making this video and it seems to be working, which makes me very happy indeed! I hope you can reach EBC as well, it can be done cheaply as you have seen, and it's something you'll never forget! As they say in Nepali, "Jam jam!" (Let's go!) I hope you achieve your dreams, and thanks for your support ❤

[@mpoweru6512]

Great video with tonnes of good info. Loved it

[@ZABUROAM]

great video, so much information in it. Thank you so much :)

[@travellerseyes7611]

Wow, Thanks for sharing! Amazing trip indeed and thanks for information

[@t9310]

Wow. Way to go girl. You are my hero. You treated the pups. What a sweetheart you are. What helped you with altitude sickness? I am thinking of doing it this may.

[@Gventures]

I think the major reason I did not struggle with altitude sickness is that I ascended into the mountains gradually. Meaning I did not fly from a low elevation like Kathmandu to an extremely high altitude like Lukla. I took the bus, which allowed my body to slowly adjust as we drove higher and higher into the Himalayas. I also moved at my own pace as I did not have an end date, so I did not have to rush or push myself. If I felt tired or sick, I would stay and rest another day. Honestly it's hard to know though, it just depends on your body in the end. But moving slowly and letting my body adjust and acclimate definitely helped. There is also medication (diamox) but I barely took that (though that is not recommended). Make sure to do research on take a safe course of action

[@roscotakeson1128]

Great video. Very informative. I hope to do it in the next year or so. Best to you and all you adventures!

[@SallyBella77]

Such a wonderful video thank you, after 5 treks in Nepal, one failed Gokyo Ri ( altitude sickness) I am ready to do EBC from Jiri, this has always been my dream, but I’m going solo this time, thanks for inspiring me. PS I’ve just turned 61, but, have backpack, will travel, lol. And by the way this is Lucy speaking here, Clive is my hubby, I don’t have face book, he succeeded on getting to Gokyo. I will not settle till I have achieved my goal, the reason it failed was because no one listened to me and pushed me to continue, despite me knowing of the symptoms of altitude I chose to ignore them, after all I had done 4 other treks so I was an expert, NOT. If I can get to Nepal ( I’m not jabbed) I will get there!

[@Gventures]

WOW! That is incredible! You guys are both badasses! You've been in the region many times and definitely know what it requires and what you should do, that's one reason I was happy I didn't have a guide or porter with me, so I could move at my own pace and if I wasn't feeling well I could rest for a day if needed. I ended up not having to do that anyway and followed the trail according to the schedule most people follow (once I hit the official EBC trail anyway). And I loved coming from below Lukla! Those extra days of hiking were some of my favorite, almost completely alone for those several days, no other tourists or trekkers, just me and the mountains passing through the occasional village or passing by mule herders. I hope you can make it to Nepal again soon and fulfill this dream, I think it's amazing you are going to do it! And thank you for watching my video, I'm so pleased experienced trekkers like yourself enjoy this and support me in this way. Cheers! 🥰

[@SallyBella77]

@@Gventures hi I’m watching it again today, I so love it, I’ve told everyone how you have inspired me, thank you, and thank you for reply, I’m looking at going in March. And yes yes yes, I did a trek from Tatopani up to Jomson, it used to be busy but tourists stopped going once a road was put through. However what they didn’t realise was there are track alongside the river, and as a result, yes like you I was a lone traveller with my awesome guide, it was some of the best trekking I did for same reasons as you, total aloneness, and views of the Annapurna to die for, the villages and village life were just superb, I was awestruck by the simplicity of life. My failed Gokyo trek, hopefully will be as success, I plan to spend just under 4 weeks doing this trek so giving myself loads of lazy dayzy days, lol, and I have decided if I don’t get there, it’s ok, I tried at least. I will hopefully share my story with you next year! days

[@SallyBella77]

@@Gventures oh and will add, after jomson trekked the upper Mustang!!!!!!!!!! Brilliant brilliant, with hardly any tourists because of restrictions etc but beauty beyond belief, if you get a chance it’s a must do trek.

[@Gventures]

@@SallyBella77 Wow! It's so cool to hear your stories, I love that you were able to trek along the trail near the river, what a great find! Sometimes it's good to have a guide, eh?! They know all the secrets, lol. God I miss Nepal and the Himalayas, such a peaceful place and majestic landscapes, and you're right it's incredible to witness the way they live up in the mountains, a very simple and pure life. Ooh yeah that's great, 4 weeks is superb! If there is one thing I hate it's being rushed, so always better to have too much time vs. too little, you just can't go wrong. And that is exactly what I wanted as well when I went on my trek, to be able to stay for a day or 2 in any given village if I decided I needed the rest, to acclimatize, or even if I just enjoyed the place and wanted to spend a day sipping tea, going for strolls and writing in my journal. I can't wait to hear about this journey, I'm so excited (and a tad jealous 😄) that you're planning for this. Epic!

[@Gventures]

@@SallyBella77 Ah, this trek is also on my radar! I definitely want to explore that region of Nepal, as I never even made it to Pokhara when I was in Nepal, but I've heard the trekking out that way is also incredible!

[@Slypnosis]

Absolutely loved the video, shall be going to Lukla by road and then start the trek. Great video, cheers!

[@Gventures]

Great! But uh....can you make it to Lukla by road? As far as I am aware there are no vehicles that can make it to Lukla. That is actually why I began my journey a few days below Lukla. There was nothing with wheels that could bring me further. You could try and catch a jeep to Kharikola, which is a good bit closer than where I started my trek, but it is still below Lukla.

[@Slypnosis]

@@Gventures I think I'll walk/trek till Lukla

[@Gventures]

@@Slypnosis Ah okay I see, same or similar to me then. I took the bus from Kathmandu to Phaplu, then trekked a few extra days from Phaplu to Lukla. Actually, technically I didn't even trek to Lukla, I went straight from Surke (below Lukla and not a part of the EBC trek) to Phakding, which is one of the first villages you will pass through on the EBC trek. Not sure if you've seen this other little video series about my trek, but check it out if you're interested (There's 6 little parts to it, this is Part 1): kzbin.info/www/bejne/hIjFeJl9jNxkh8k

[@Slypnosis]

Shall see it, thanks for all the help :D

[@Mr-Tony-888]

I did the trek in 2019, even uploaded a video but your editing is brilliant and informative.

[@Gventures]

Hey, that's the year I did the trek too! Thank you so much for your compliments and support, I only got a laptop and started learning how to edit videos 2 years ago, I'm really not very tech savvy. This was one of my earlier videos, but it's still a learning process even 2 years on😅I made quite a few videos about my trek but I think this one was the most informational, and I really wanted to make something that could help people and answer questions, aside from my other videos that are more just documenting my trek. It's a lot of fun making videos though! Thanks so much for watching ❤

[@ishsadeepa9359]

This is one of my dreams and I’m not rich, so your video gave me hope ❤

[@Gventures]

It's absolutely possible! I have traveled to many places and done many amazing things on a small budget. All the best! 🥰🙏

[@ishsadeepa9359]

@@Gventures ❤️ thank you within 2 years I would try my best to do this thanks again miss

[@wiwia6680]

I love your video. I am looking this kind information for my own travel and now I can train with passion for physical preparation. Thank you so much 👍👍

[@Gventures]

I'm really happy you found my video helpful, and thanks so much for watching! I wanted to help other travelers by making this video and I'm really happy it's been useful 🥰

[@dianamincher6479]

Cool and thanks!

[@gregorioprincipe6838]

Thank you for this! Safe travels!

[@Gventures]

Thanks so much, same to you man!

[@justsid]

Remarkable content.

[@brainmazed]

Thanks! Great video and really informative. Never knew this could be done on the cheap, top of my travel list now :)

[@Gventures]

Thank you so much Kaifeng, you're awesome!!! I'm so happy my video has helped inform you, I think so many things are possible on a budget and that is the exact reason I made this video, so I could shed light on the possibility of doing this trek on a budget. Cheers! ❤❤

[@lovelofi69]

Best video of EBC....Thank You ❤️

[@Gventures]

Thank you!

[@permanentpassengers]

Loved every bit of it. We are planning to go there this March we are also planning to do it on a tight budget. This helped us a lot. Much Love 💜

[@Gventures]

Yesss! It is such an incredible journey, and something I will never forget. I would love to return to Nepal and do more trekking, it was my first time trekking anywhere and I fell in love with not only the mountains and the Himalayas in particular, but Nepal is still one of my most favorite countries I've had the fortune of visiting. Thanks so much for watching, and glad I could be of help! 🥰

[@manofpower]

Good video...and I appreciate your efforts...

[@Gventures]

Thank you so much 🙏🥰

[@victorecholima]

truly inspirational. i am planing to do the trek solo and this content is soo useful for me to plan my trip. thank you

[@Gventures]

Awesome! I'm a bit jealous 😆 This was such an incredible experience! I hope to return to Nepal some day and go on a few more treks. But now I'm living in Egypt and doing desert things 😅 Safe travels, you're going to have an incredible time! An experience of a lifetime, truly.

[@victorecholima]

@@Gventures i was supposed to go egypt last month but plans got changed :( flying to lofoten next month and i cant wait for nepal trip in may. wishing you safe journey in egypt and more adventures ahead.

[@Gventures]

@@victorecholima Ah wow, that's great, never been to Noway, but I hope to make it there some day too! I wanna see their stunning fjords (of course 😅). Wishing you the same lady, happy travels, a safe journey, and many more adventures! ❤

[@victorecholima]

@@Gventures i am a guy 😂

[@Gventures]

@@victorecholima Oh lol woops, I didn't read your full name Victor, I started to and my brain just put it together as Victoria

[@TLK22]

Great detailed video! I will be there in March.

[@bwabwa8810]

You are living my dream, girl! I did a lot more traveling when I was in my 20s and then just stopped. I'm in my 30s now and really wished I had taken a few years to live like a nomad. I never felt as one with myself and content as I did when exploring the world. I'd like to add that you have a captivating voice. I clicked on your video expecting to forward through it but your voice was too soothing to do that.

[@Gventures]

Haha, thank you so much, I appreciate that compliment! 😁 Yeah I started traveling pretty late (in my late twenties) and by the time I made this video I was already 30. But better late than never! I've since made it my goal to be able to live a more nomadic lifestyle, or at least just live abroad (now living in Cairo) and make videos about that and also other trips I take to nearby countries when I have a chance (most recently Turkey). Now I'm 34, dang these years just fly by, don't they?! And it becomes a lot more difficult if you have a great career, a house, kids, all that (I don't, just a broke ass budget traveler😅) But it's still possible! I met a 60 year old man that was trekking to EBC while I was in the Himalayas, and that was a HUGE inspiration. After meeting him, I thought to myself "It's never too late to follow your dreams!" Seeing him up there made me feel like I could do this for the rest of my life 😄I also met a couple in the Himalayas that had a little baby on their back! This was below where the EBC trek started though, as I'm sure high elevation isn't the best thing in the world for an infant. At least you did a lot of traveling while you were young! I met so many 20-somethings at hostels when I first started solo traveling internationally around Southeast Asia at 29, and I felt so old compared to everyone else. But screw it, why not! And there are always opportunities in the future. Si se puede! 🥰

[@bwabwa8810]

@@Gventures very good points. I've got a pretty good job that I really could do anywhere. I'm single and I don't have children but I do have a dog and a cat which I could never leave for too long. If it were easier to travel with 2 pets I'd probably have started again. My worry has always been the prospect of traveling alone. I've done it myself, but for only short trips. I think you're incredibly brave.

[@Gventures]

@@bwabwa8810 Oh wow, that's amazing, you're more than halfway there if you decided to just up and go! No relationship, no kids, and a good job that allows you to travel anywhere?! That's so many people's dreams already 😂 I do get the pets thing, I've been wanting a cat for awhile now but I know that will greatly hinder my ability for spontaneous travel, just require more planning and more money but since I'm short on money and make pretty hasty decisions, I've been holding back on adopting one. I'm not so brave, I was fuckin scare in the beginning when I first started traveling solo! Even just wondering how to take public transport from the airport and how to buy a ticket stressed me out when I thought about it. But I've learned a lot since those first trips, and the more I did the more I realized what I was capable of. Also there's so many ways to meet people while traveling! From staying in hostels to meetups (tons of websites for this, almost like dating apps but for travelers who want to meet and do stuff together) to just meeting people at a bar or a restaurant, in a park. I guess I'm kind of a social cat at times, but I really value my alone time too. I especially love dinner alone on a pretty fair amount of occasions. Just a glass or 2 of wine with dinner, sit back and people watch, maybe read a book or watch videos on Netflix or KZbin if I'm on the road for a long time. Yeah, I've grown quite accustomed to it. And you can too! I know you know you can, not trying to be an annoying cheerleader so I'll stop😂But hey, if you ever feel like taking a trip out to Cairo, hit me up! I'd love to hang out with you and show you around the city ❤

[@bwabwa8810]

@@Gventures Honesty I would be so happy to take you up on that offer. Egypt is one of my top places to see. I'll totally give you a shout out when I'm ready to explore. And if you can, get a cat. You could really target a pet-loving audience by showing us a traveler's life with a furry companion in tow.

[@Gventures]

@@bwabwa8810 Seriously, that would be awesome! !00% hit me up whenever you're ready to hit the road and we'll link up 😎So much to see and do in just Cairo alone, not to mention other parts of the country. Ahhhh I know I'm dragging my feet on it but it would be seriously awesome to have a little cat, eh? And it's true the internet does love cats 😂😻

[@MrDaveB123]

Exactly what I was hoping to find. The question I has was about the accommodations. I now know I get just hit the trail and not worry about a place to sleep without prior reservations. It looks pretty well marked out and I have a phone with mapping so I dont see the need for a guide to do a hike. Im not completely cheap but we all work hard for our money and if I don't need to pay a tour operator there cut even better. Thanks for the info Cheers

[@Gventures]

Exactly right, that's how I went, very unplanned, saved a few villages along my route on my offline maps, and left. Easily found places to sleep each night, it's a popular trek so it's completely doable on your own. I wasn't rushed along by any guide, was able move at my own pace, to stop and do what I wanted when I wanted (take photos, feed the friendly dogs, walk really slow). It was perfect.

[@MrDaveB123]

@@Gventures That is absolutely perfect

[@iyankpurwoko3024]

Thank you for sharing this video. About Diamox, i agree with you, do not take it without knowing the side effects. I almost took that when i went to Annapurna BaseCamp couple months ago. Luckily i read the about Diamox and found out there is penicillin in Diamox. i allergic to Penicillin.

[@Gventures]

😲Oh wow! That is really good information to have, I didn't know that! Good thing you did some research into that! I wish I would have known this when I made the video, I definitely would have mentioned it! Hopefully a lot of people see this comment because that could be disastrous for someone who has allergies such as yourself. Thanks for commenting and watching, appreciate it!

[@stuartkite-powell3203]

Brilliant thx so much.. top needed info 💥👍🙋‍♂️❤️

[@Gventures]

Hell yeah, glad I could be of service! Thanks for watching, and best of luck with your journey! An unforgettable experience 🙏🏞⛰

[@klimzjabowa.1950]

I was that time to on this hike and also first time in my live.

[@dansouth2088]

Love this! Thanks for the vlog!

[@Gventures]

Thanks for watching! Sub for more videos!😅Although these days it's mainly about Egypt

[@arvindn95]

hi Geventures; Your Vlog was really informative and helped me to do EBC circuit solo in January Thank you!!!!

[@Gventures]

Wow, that's so badass! And you made it right before the rule changes, wooo! I miss the Himalayas. How was your trek, did you do the passes? I didn't but I would like to in the future

[@arvindn95]

@@Gventures My trek was strenuous and tough in January.. but i had the luxury of having trail to mostly myself.. Do you have ig ? would love to connect with you.

[@Gventures]

@@arvindn95 Ah yeah that's nice, I really loved having the trail to myself for a few days before reaching the official trail (below Taksindu and Lukla). Yeah man my IG is: mygventures instagram.com/mygventures/

[@Timothy_Pitt]

10:19 Side-glance from "a man from Switzerland" He was definitely wishing he was sitting in another seat Good info, thanks

[@Gventures]

😂 Simon from Switzerland 😂 Yes I think we all would have preferred a little bit more room, the lower we got the hotter it became and it was just a sweat fest in that jeep all the way back to Kathmandu. Great memories though, even if it was very uncomfortable 😅🥰 Thanks for watching Timothy!

[@sweetsweet3753]

nice video - well explained. i self trekked annapurna in 2019 and plan to do the same as you have done for EBC at some point in the next few years.. well presented.. thanks

[@Gventures]

Thank you so much! I would actually like to return to Nepal and trek ABC!

[@dibaygautam2076]

Vary informative and nicely done! I visited many villages ,city’s and Annapurna range last year in nepal. And this October Everest basecamp or EBC as you call it !! Very excited!

[@Gventures]

Yess Nepal is magical. I actually met a lot of people that did ABC near Pokhara and heard great things, I would like to trek that as well in the future. Enjoy EBC! 😁

[@yourknowledgebase2647]

That is the most informative and concise video I have watched on the EBC trek, thank you so much, sister!

[@Gventures]

It makes me so happy to hear that, THANK YOU!!! I'm happy the video is turning out to be helpful to people because that is what I wanted it to be, especially since I struggled to find much information on a solo trek to EBC when I went on 2019

[@yourknowledgebase2647]

@@Gventures It's so helpful that I will be going back to watch it as I prepare for my trip, especially because I am going solo and on a low budget as well. Lots of love from Egypt

[@Gventures]

@@yourknowledgebase2647 Hey you are from Egypt?! I am currently in Cairo, ana baheb Misr! When are you planning to trek to Base Camp?

[@yourknowledgebase2647]

@@Gventures I am glad you like it here, I would really love it if we could talk as I am sure I will learn a lot from your experience :) I am planning to trek in two months

[@Gventures]

@@yourknowledgebase2647 Amazing, it's such an INCREDIBLE experience, I'm happy for you! Yes we definitely can link up! Shoot me a message on my Instagram: Gvventures

[@bobmarley6161]

Dam your like a old school scout... All your tips about cairns and following yak poo... Seriously fantastic tips.... I am definitely coming to Nepal this year and definitely want to do the EBC trek.... I was thinking of a guide but now I'm thinking going solo as I want to spend more time in the mountains....

[@Gventures]

I can't speak for anyone but myself, but I know I loved it and I am glad I chose to go alone. It completely changes the experience, being alone up there. No deadline, no rushing, going at your own pace, starting when you want and stopping when you want. Just walking the trail with nobody ahead of you, the views all to yourself. I was told I shouldn't go alone by so many people, even the Nepali guys who worked at my hostel. But after some coaxing and me asking them "Is it REALLY so unsafe? Am I going to get lost? I mean, it is a very well known trek, there are signs and villages and other trekkers along the path!" And they finally admitted to me it is possible and it's not like wandering into the wilderness in Canada like the Boundary Waters or something. And it was easy. I did ask a Nepali or two as I was passing through villages if I was going the correct way to the next village marked on my maps, just to confirm, but I never got lost. I did start trekking up the wrong way up a mountain once (I didn't check my maps for an hour, then when I did I realized my mistake and had to go back down, chuckling to myself at my idiocy for not checking earlier). Whatever you decide to do it will be amazing regardless, but I am happy I did it this way. Just be safe, move slowly to avoid any problems with altitude sickness, have travel medical insurance (SafetyWings or World Nomads are relatively cheap), research diamox and maybe take that depending on your health/body condition, and you'll be fine! I just spoke with a guy who went up there alone and did the passes, he has some amazing photos on Instagram! If you want to see a more day to day experience of my trek (less informational), check out the other videos I made about it: This is Part One of a short 6 video series I made about it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hIjFeJl9jNxkh8k

[@Yelnats101]

This is the way i plan on going, i will get to lukla and have 21 days to kill, unsure what i will do. no plan yet. trip confirmed tho cant wait!!!

[@Gventures]

Hell yeah! Go slowly, take your time, take photos, have a night staring at the stars, write in a journal, sip coffee in Namche Bazaar, wow it's going to be amazing, I'm jealous, I miss Nepal and the Himalayas so much. Do you plan on doing the passes? Sounds like you will have time. Thanks for watching!

[@121551011]

Thank you for this very informative no frills video. My favourite so far after checking out so many other videos on EBC. 👍👍👍

[@Gventures]

Thank you very much, I'm very happy this is useful to so many people!!! I felt the same way when I was searching for more information on the trek before going, I found so many videos of people documenting their experience but not giving me a whole lot of useful information, which is a big reason why I made this. I made more videos that are just showing the trek and my experience, but I made this one because I wanted a quick, concise and information packed video relating the details that other people would want to know when planning their trek. Thanks for your support!❤

[@121551011]

@@Gventures I did EBC in early Dec 2019 but with guide and porter. Despite that experience I still find your video very useful. Will follow your example of self trekking minus porter n guide. You are my inspiration. Will check out your other videos. Than you for taking time to reply. Cheers. 😍

[@Gventures]

@@121551011 Wow, that's so awesome man! From my heart, really, thanks so much! I was also there in 2019 (May and June). I want to return to Nepal and do more trekking in the future, I never did make it to Pokhara while I was there, and I want to trek the Annapurna Circuit. Also I didn't do the passes while in the Khumbu Region and I would really like to do those. So many beautiful places to see in Nepal❤

[@srper2]

You don't need a TIMS card for Everest region trekking. You pay for a trekking card at Lukla. You also pay for entry to Sagarmartha National Park. Diamox can make the difference between having a good trek or a bad trek with altitude effects. Alittude gives weird dreams, not the Diamox.

[@Gventures]

I needed a TIMS card when I went in 2019, and they issued me one at the trekking office when I went to get the necessary documents. I didn't fly into Lukla, I started the trek below Lukla and never went to the town so I received what I needed in Kathmandu and then at a checkpoint near Jorsele. Diamox does give weird dreams, I have spoken to many experienced trekkers who have experienced these effects. Altitude does weird things to the body as well including weird dreams, but I only had weird dreams the night I took diamox. You can also find this under side effects of the medication.

[@b9y]

Finally, a proper informative video. Thanks!

[@Gventures]

Thanks so much!

[@b9y]

@@Gventures No worries. I've watched about 30 EBC videos in the last few days and most of them are just little clips of "I did this, I did that" rather than "You can do.." *insert multiple options*. Nice to see people still care about others rather than themselves in travel vlogs 😅

[@Gventures]

@@b9y Ahaha yeah I always find that so annoying when I am planning a trip somewhere, doing research, attempting to find informational videos and then I watch a few and it's all Instagramy type videos with absolutely nothing useful in them. Very disappointing. I appreciate you watching and happy you found it helpful❤

[@fabiandieterle]

I really liked this video. Many informations and tips.

[@Gventures]

Thank you!

[@davidsplan4409]

Great information video... short but sweet.

[@Gventures]

Thank you! I really felt there were too many videos about people documenting their own personal experiences without enough information which is why I wanted to make this video, I didn't want to "show off" or make some type of instagramy video about what I "accomplished", I just wanted to provide information as quickly and as efficiently as possible for people that were planning to take the trek and needed information like I did before going. So thank you so much for saying that, because this was my goal in making this video! ❤

[@johncardona1107]

Wow Wow Wow Amazing Thank you for sharing, may I ask how you charge your devises and what kind the socket is need it ? Thank you.

[@Gventures]

I had a universal adaptor to plug my things in (just because different countries use different watts and it could impact your devices, depending). A quick google search will show you what they use in Nepal though, and you could compare with your own country to see if it is the same. You can charge your device in the lodges at night (they have electricity), however I would recommend bringing a portable power bank with a lot of battery life/that can charge your phone several times, because it is very useful to have and also just in case power goes out in any villages along the way that you stay in.

[@johncardona1107]

@@Gventures 🥰

[@alberto2353]

Awesome! Thank you so much!

[@melissabrock4114]

I need more people like you in my life! This video's helped me a lot for my upcoming trek!

[@Gventures]

Ahahaha, thank you so much Melissa! I appreciate you watching my videos and glad I could be of help!

[@melissabrock4114]

@@Gventures where did you sleep the majority of the time? Outside with only a sleeping bag?

[@Gventures]

@@melissabrock4114 The teahouses mentioned in the video. They are along the trail and you will not need to sleep outside

[@melissabrock4114]

@@Gventures ah ok, but the sleeping bag was still necessary for the beds?

[@Gventures]

@@melissabrock4114 No it wasn't necessary, as they provide blankets. However, I still used mine, especially close to Base Camp as the nights can be very cold and there is no heating in the tea houses

[@bridgetdavis9752]

This video is amazing, thank you. What kind of wonderful magical creature are you to be able to do this? Subscribing now!❤❤

[@Gventures]

I'm a fire cat! That's not a cat born in the flames of destruction like a phoenix and reborn from the ashes as one might think, but just a cat that likes to lay by the fire for warmth as it naps 🤣 Thanks so much for subbing!!! I hope you enjoy my other videos 🥰🙏

[@Serg_R]

Great video Thanks for the tips !

[@davidcooksley2154]

Video excellent info,solo back packer and trekker like you.many times EBC,no Lukla, walked in from Jiri or Bhandar, out from Phaplu.Strongly suggest anyone going purchase Lonely Planet Trekking In Nepal Himalayas, red or blue colour book.Study it as all answers to comments in book.Can,t emphasize enough to walk in.By time you arrive Cheplong, where people from Lukla joins main trail,you will be in shape and somewhat acclimatized as completed Lammjura Pass,higher than Namche (still do two nights there) plus you will had first glimpse of Everest between Junbesi and Nunthala .Bus trip to Bhandar adventure in it,self. You shall see why.Guide ,porter not required, then you control the trip.Enjoy.

[@Gventures]

Love it. Great recommendations, very true about already being in shape and acclimatized by the time you reach Lukla. Cheers, thanks so much for watching and commenting!

[@xr4nchy]

I like this, you explained the alternate route very well, and it seems worth it.

[@Gventures]

Absolutely is! Thanks so much for watching, I hope it helped and that you can make the trek!

[@jamesweir2943]

Your voice is mellifluous. you should be editing other peoples work and getting handsomely paid. National Geographic is looking for you and they don’t even know it.

[@Gventures]

Whoa, THANK YOU! I really appreciate that compliment, that is some high praise. National Geographic, I wish! Cheers man, have a wonderful day, and thanks for watching my videos!

[@HeyhitmeBAM]

National Geographic lol

[@jamesweir2943]

@@HeyhitmeBAM jealous much?

[@HeyhitmeBAM]

@@jamesweir2943 jealous of what lol, even the own KZbinr found your comment ridiculous

[@jamesweir2943]

@@HeyhitmeBAM are you a top or bottom? bottom i bet.

[@arnen7249]

Amazing video!

[@polonia66]

great! thank you for sharing information :D

[@Gventures]

Thanks for watching!

[@agmohammed]

Top notch content. Thanks for this video.

[@Gventures]

Thanks for watching mate! I'm glad you found it useful❤️

[@moritzklug1858]

Apparently there is a new road that just finished that goes quite close to Lukla. But not a lot of info online. Will try to go next week. Thanks very much for this Video!

[@Gventures]

Thank you so much! And let me know about this new road, I'm curious! I know I saw some new roads being built when I was there in 2019, but that was near Phaplu so not exactly close to Lukla

[@moritzklug1858]

@@Gventures there is a direct bus to Bupsa (Bupsa Guest House). From there one needs 7-9h to Lukla 💪. Sadly will still have to take the flight to Lukla, because of the local elections the bus will not drive but I will most likely take the bus back to KMD

[@Gventures]

@@moritzklug1858 Yeah aside from flying, or walking I don't think there is another way to get to Lukla, I've never seen or heard of any buses going there. But perhaps on the way down! Enjoy man, let me know how it goes!

[@jorgeyubank]

You are absolutely awesome! This is by far the best video that is available here! I want to do this so bad, how many days did you spend to do the trek?

[@Gventures]

I took me 20 days exactly, but as I mentioned in the video, I moved very slowly. I also took an extra day to sit in a village (Namche Bazar) and do nothing because I wanted to just relax and stare at the Himalayas before walking back down. I made another little series of videos about my trek, if you're interested in watching it, here's the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hIjFeJl9jNxkh8k

[@alingjeprox7610]

Thank you, This is very helpful. Planning on backpacking w/o guide.

[@Gventures]

Awesome, you are going to have such an amazing time! It is very empowering to take this trek alone, and much more peaceful when you are able to travel at your own pace, stop to take photos or pet the friendly dogs without a guide rushing you along. All the best❤

[@rAndOmNeSs26]

This the best possible cheap route to bass camp. Thanks

[@Gventures]

I'm glad you agree, and thanks so much for watching!!!🥰

[@kmflynn329]

Good job. Incredible.

[@bryonensminger7462]

Trail to Everest base camp is well traveled and well marked and has a village with a tea house with rooms to rent every 2 to about 6 hours that the trail runs through there is a split in the trail the upper trail is a better less traveled way but you should definitely have a guide to take the upper trail as there is a Glasser to cross that way , the low trail is the marked and posted way to travel

[@Gventures]

Are you talking about the passes?