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General information - Everest Base Camp
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Sagarmatha National Park is located in Eastern Nepal, in the Solu-Khumbu district. |
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Every trekking activity in Nepal is conditioned by its monsoon weather. The best seasons to go are spring (March through May) and autumn (mid-September through late December). |
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During the spring and the autumn, days are usually sunny and clear, though it could also snow in higher grounds. The maximum temperature goes to about 77°F in the valley of Kathmandu and 54°F in the mountains, about 12,468 feet high. |
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5-6 hours of trekking per day, and mountain passages are crossed at a great heights. |
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Valid passport (with at least a 6 month validity) and visa, which can be obtained at your arrival to the airport. A license-size photograph will be necessary. |
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None obligatory. |
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Nepali and English, and 36 other local dialects. English is used widely in the valley of Kathmandu. |
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Nepalese Rupee |
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GMT-11:45 |
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22 V/50 Hz. During the trekking, digital camera batteries can be recharged in the lodges. |
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Trekking clothing and trousers, trekking boots, raincoat, polar fleece jacket, mountain jacket, cap, gloves, sleeping bag, water bottle, flashlight with batteries, sun hat, insect repellent, sunscreen, binoculars, photo or video camera and sunglasses. |
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