TOP 10 TIPS BEFORE attempting Everest Base Camp (2024) | Nepal

[@kineticpassports]

Let us know if I missed anything! Comment below ❤

[@JayZen707]

Yes, thank you so much for posting this video. It has shed a lot of light on the things that can make or break your trip. Very helpful.

[@kineticpassports]

Wow, thank you! We're so glad you found it helpful - figured if even one person got something out of it, it was worth it :)

[@Aquafishy204]

How very helpful of you. I can only dream of going to Nepal and seeing this incredible place but if I was able to make a plan to go, your video would be of huge benefit. Many Thanks🙏🏻🌠

[@kineticpassports]

Thank you so much!! We learned a lot along the way and just wanted to share the knowledge. Hoping one day you can use it and make it to Nepal.

[@Aquafishy204]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@SarlaDhar-f2i]

Thanks for the useful information .. loved it 🥰

[@kineticpassports]

Our pleasure 🥰

[@jirimalat7442]

Good video - DRINK more than you feel you need to. Order the big pot of tea in the morning and in the evening! The altitude makes you feel less thirsty and less hungry. Definitely take a lifestraw or any disinfection tablets. Take it easy, walk slowly! You have plenty of time to get to the next lodge and you'll be able to enjoy the scenery. In hindsight I'd take the helicopter from Kathmandu to Lukla if flights only from Ramechhap. Can confirm in Ramechhap there were guys waiting on a plane for 5 days at the end of March 24. Gokyo? Yes, it's totally worth it! If you pack really light, use ultra light high tech gear and wear merino wool underwear and t-shirt you don't need a porter as the total weight you'll carry would be around 8kg.

[@kineticpassports]

Thank you! All good tips - we agree with all of it. Especially the helicopter from Kathmandu (if it’s in budget). We would 100% do that next time

[@Xomiphotography]

Loved the series. Well done both of you. Thx!

[@kineticpassports]

We’re so happy you liked it! Thanks for watching 😊

[@SarlaDhar-f2i]

Thankyou for the useful tips 👌👌👌👌👌👌

[@kineticpassports]

You're welcome :)

[@steve8888b]

Did you come across any solo trekkers or know if it's possible to hire porters in Namche Bazar or farther up the trail? I'm heading ot Lukla next week on my own.

[@kineticpassports]

Well in theory yes, Namche is pretty big but most porters wait in Lukla and not Namche.

[@serankko]

Thank you very much for the helpful video! We're gearing up for the EBC next month, and your tips are invaluable. I just wanted to clarify the Wi-Fi situation at the guesthouses. Do we need to purchase prepaid cards to access it, or is there an option to pay on-site? Also, I've heard charging is pricey; is it readily available at the guesthouses? We're considering bringing a portable solar panel to be on the safe side.

[@kineticpassports]

WiFi cards can be purchased at every tea house so no need to purchase in advance. Usually 700NPR for 24 hours of access (10GB data). Charging is expensive, I listed costs at each tea house in the video and solar chargers can be helpful especially if they can charge your power banks while you are hiking. Most expensive was Gorakshep - 2000NPR for a full charge of a power bank.

[@serankko]

@@kineticpassports Awesome, thanks a lot!

[@mikekofMorrison]

I'm wondering if you guys saw anyone using a satellite communicator? I'm planning on taking my Garmin InReach mini with me in order to stay in touch with my wife throughout the trek. It should allow her to track my progress in realtime. Looking forward to your Gokyo video!

[@kineticpassports]

I saw like one person with an inReach. The thing to keep in mind is that it's one more thing you’ll have to pay to charge on the way, but if that isn't a concern then its not a bad idea.

[@mikekofMorrison]

@@kineticpassports I'm planning on bringing my portable solar panels made for backpacking and my battery extender. The InReach has a really long battery life. My cell phone is the one that will need the most energy. So as long as the sun is shining, I should be good.

[@kineticpassports]

We also saw people with solar chargers/power banks, and the consensus was that everyone thought they were worth the cost. Will definitely do that next time

[@mikekofMorrison]

@@kineticpassports I hope the solar charger and power bank helps because it adds a couple pounds to the weight I'll be carrying.

[@yulipeng]

Hi I took the InReach mini with me on my EBC trek last November. I don't think you can make calls from it, but can text. I signed up for Garmin’s recreation plan, and it pinned my locations every 10 minutes. My friends and family were able to see my movement online, which is super cool.

[@yulipeng]

I brought a solar panel charger with me, it’s pretty compact and charges quickly. I think its was about $35 on Amazon.

[@kineticpassports]

We were borderline on whether to get one for our trip and wound up not. We regretted it

[@zoeong2534]

Thank you for these Tips! So u were using lifestraw btl at the same time also pop in the pill? and we can fill up just the tape water or boiled water?

[@kineticpassports]

Our guide didn’t trust our lifestraw bottles so we used tablets as well. You shouldn’t need to though. Tap water or boiled is up to you depending on how warm or cold you want the water to be. Regardless of the temperature of the water I’d probably use the tablets to be safe if you don’t have a life straw or other filter bottle. Good luck!

[@chrischivz]

Great video, thanks!! I am booked for EBC via Gokyo in Nov!

[@kineticpassports]

Hope you enjoy it! Good luck

[@johntate1919]

This was absolutely great. I am going in October2024 and am very excited. Can you do a packing video? Also, what would you recommend "the split" of currency to take on the trek? (i.e. between Nepalese Rupee vs USD$)

[@kineticpassports]

We’ll try and get a packing video out soon. It you take dollars, they can be exchanged pretty much anywhere in Kathmandu and up to Namche - rates are pretty good. Guides also exchange them with you if you need some Nepalese rupees in an emergency. Always good to have ~500-800 USD for emergencies. However, stores only accept Nepalese rupees so convert as you need it. We took $350 in Nepalese rupees on the trek and rest in USD but our trek covered all costs including food so we only needed the local currency for any extras.

[@TomHenningGundrosen]

Hi, which dates where you in Nepal?

[@kineticpassports]

@@TomHenningGundrosen our hike dates were March 10-24 in 2024

[@amp4038]

Sorry if this is an ignorant question, but what about eggs? Are the eggs fresh, from hens on the mountain? Or are they also brought up?

[@kineticpassports]

That's a good question - I can't say with 100% certainty, but we saw a lot of chickens on the mountain and egg collection from those chickens at some towns along the way. It's possible they have to supplement with eggs coming from Kathmandu during high traffic seasons, but I'm pretty sure a lot of the eggs are locally sourced.

[@sumikamal8898]

eggs are carried in. yak steaks are buffalo meat also carried in, they are usually dispatched with a sledgehammer to the forehead. a lot of vegetables are local, potatoes, carrots, cabbage etc. food on trek is tasty and hygienic, it's wiping the plates with dirty tea towels spreads invisible nasties. sorry I rambled on a bit.

[@m.c.p.2066]

Are tips preferred in US$ or rupees?

[@kineticpassports]

Always in Nepalese Rupees. Converting foreign currency is easy in Kathmandu but not in the mountains and a lot of guides and porters don’t travel to Kathmandu. It’s always nice to tip in a currency they can spend.

[@m.c.p.2066]

@@kineticpassports perfect! Thank you!

[@MikeDejonge-d2h]

Great tips! Doesn't seem like the prices are super expensive based on your video and the common conversion. $1.50 for a bottle of water and $2.00 to charge a phone. That seems super reasonable no?

[@kineticpassports]

It does add up but over all account for like $300-ish for the entire hike. Probably just depends on your budget in general but yeah compared to US prices, its cheap but compared to prices in Kathmandu its quite a bit more.

[@johnchen7117]

Frankly speaking, after so many trip and experience at the high mountain, I must admit thst diamox is totally overrated. At least it doesn't work in my personal experience.

[@kineticpassports]

Yah! Most guides told us not to take it.

[@1tojoin]

You are a princess. Don't go out of your castle. 😂😂😂😂😂. Dry meat is the best.

[@kineticpassports]

Not sure what this means - but, maybe its in reference to our "don't eat meat on the mountain" suggestion? If it is, even our guide told us it was a bad idea.