• Modified on Apr 9, 2021

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Everest Base Camp Trek in April

Trekking to Everest Base camp, also known as EBC takes you to the base of Mount Everest and offers you an Experience of a Lifetime. Trekking in Nepal April and Everest Base Camp trek is the best time to do hiking. in the Month of April, you get to have a Good, cleared Sky and it is ending of winter. When you go over 3,500 meters while hiking to Everest Base Camp, you will see Snows on trails and very Heavy snow-capped closed views of Peaks over 6,000 meters. April is also the beginning of the Climbing season in Nepal. There will be many Sherpa Climbing Guide and Mount Everest Climber at Everest Base Camp with their Yello Tents. The view of Everest Base camp will be very colorful and busy.

What is the Minimum Temperature during April?

Well, April is considered the end of winter. However, you still get to see Snows and feel Cold. It can be a minimum of -15C at Everest Base Camp and Gorakshep in April at Night. You better get prepared with Warm cloth including a big Down Jacket.  While during the trek, the weather of the Everest Base Camp trek is warmer. So that you can wear normal Hiking Wear

 

Less Chances to have Flight delayed and Cancelation:

April is considered as Good time with Clear Sky. So that our Flight to Lukla will not be delayed or cancel by weather. So It is good time to fly Lukla.

There are some small difficulties while doing this trek in April:

  • This is peak season for hike. So if you are looking for lesss crowed , better to make it early April. 
  • Temperture can be less than compre with month of Oct . It is ending of Winter. 

What are the Top Hiking trail in Everest Region?

Depending on your avaliable days and Choice, Everest regions offers you different Trekking trails. Here are some of Most popular Hiking in Everest Region. 


Trekking to Everest Base Camp in April 

What are the equipment list for Everest Base Camp Trek?

Clothing

  • Trekking Boots and Spare Laces
  • Hat (Warm), Scarf, and Gloves
  • Waterproof Jacket
  • Trousers
  • Running shoes, Sandals or Flip flops
  • Wool blend socks, socks liner
  • Thermal Innerwear
  • Sun Hat
  • Fleece Jacket T-Shirts (Quick Dry)
  • Down Jacket (Min -10C) Depends where/When you are trekking

Equipment

  • Backpack
  • Sleeping Bag and Silk Liner (Scenic Nepal Treks Provide you)
  • Maps, Torch (Flash Lights) and Water Bottle
  • Duffel Bag (Scenic Nepal Treks Provide you)

Miscellaneous Items

  • Toiletries
  • Quick drying Camp Towel
  • Laundry Soup Powder or bar
  • Toilet Paper and Cigarette Lighter ( If you Smoke)
  • Sunblock Cream and Lip warm
  • Polarizing Sunglasses
  • Water Purification Tablets
  • Medical and First Aid Kit Box (We Scenic Nepal Treks Provide you, however, we recommend you to use your own if you have)
  • Locks for your Bags during trek

Things you can Rent or Buy here in Kathmandu

Once you arrive in Kathmandu, Scenic Nepal Treks Guide will assist you to buy the Equipment in the Shop of Thamel, Kathmandu. However, you can also rent gear such as Down Jacket, Sleeping Bags in Kathmandu.

What are the Top Hiking trail in Everest Region?

Depending on your avaliable days and Choice, Everest regions offers you different Trekking trails. Here are some of Most popular Hiking in Everest Region. 

Everest Base Camp Trek -14 days

Everest Base Camp Trek with Gokyo Lake - 17 days

Everest Three Passes Trek- 19 days

Everest Base Camp Trek with Island Peak Climb- 18 days

Everest View Trek- 11 days

Dipendra Phuyal

Dipendra Phuyal

I, Dipendra is an Adventure Specialist and founder of Scenic Nepal Treks and working in Mountain Travel and Tourism for more than a decade.

I have been leading different Hiking groups from all around the World to the Himalayas including Everest Base Camp, Annapurna Base Camp, and many more.  Follow  me for my adventure on Facebook and Instagram