‘finest months of the year with clear blue sky and views of high snow-capped peaks on Everest Base Camp Trek in November ’
Everest Base Camp Trek in November
“Beautiful views of high snow-capped peaks almost daily on our journey Everest base camp trekking. A fine time with crystal clear blue sky in the month of November for scenic mountain views. Pleasant walks visiting nice traditional Sherpa villages adorned with interesting cultures. Lovely sunny days on the high side of Khumbu for exciting and scenic views of peaks. Beautiful scenery all along the way overlooking dramatic landscapes and chains of mountains. Mind-blowing panorama from the high hilltop of Kalapathar facing Mt. Everest at close range”
Introduction and Overview
Enjoy the beautiful and marvelous journey in the month of November one of the finest time to visit Everest Base Camp. Around high scenic Khumbu valley, where views of snow-capped peaks remain constant almost daily.
On the way to Everest Base Camp
Everest Base Camp Trek November, where one can enjoy bright and clear view till late afternoon overlooking glorious Mountain range surrounding you. Although morning with much cooler temperatures to encounter leads you to a great time during the trip.
During November month with clear weather chances of more regular flights from Kathmandu will be high as compare to others. The newly maintained Manthali airport of Ramechap district due to the bright sunny morning that lasts till mid-afternoon or longer.
During the short flight to land at Lukla facing a breathtaking panorama of the Himalaya chain of mountains from the moment of take-off till reaches at Lukla airport. A unique airstrip and airport named after legendary late Tenzing and Hillary the heroes of Mt. Everest.
Tenzing and Hillary conqueror of Mt. Everest way back on May 29th, 1953, to honor the mountaineers christened the Lukla airport as Tenzing and Hillary Airport for the last few decades. At Lukla town around Khumbu within Everest region begins and ends.
Routes to Everest Base camp Trek in November
Starts adventure to Everest Base Camp on leaving Lukla heading down to reach near the bank of Dudh Kosi River. The journey then takes you around nice lovely villages and trails festooned with religious monuments of Stupa & prayer walls and large spinning bells.
A fascinating sight to enjoy during the short trekking to reach the first overnight stop at Phakding village. If hikers are not tired and as time permitting can move further towards Benkar or Monjo villages. It is about a few hours from the place of Phakding.
Whatever the options, next morning time heading towards a pleasant nice path with short gradual ups. Pass few farm villages with small shops and tea-houses as route lead to cross a long suspension bridge over Dudh Kosi River.
Dudh Kosi River starts from the source of Ngozumba glacier from the snow of various peaks of Khumbu. The main source is Mt. Cho-Oyo (world sixth-highest at 8,201 and 26,906 ft high) located in high Gokyo valley.
Then heading to the upper part
After spending some time with leisure moments and breaks then enter the famous Sagarmatha National Park. It preserves and protects the Everest region exotic flora and fauna as well as taking care of keeping the country into its natural pristine form.
Sagarmatha a name for Mt. Everest in Nepalese while local Sherpa calls Chomolungma of Tibetan origin, wherein both languages mean a ‘Great Mother’. From the park entrance, we go through bridges to reach the last village of Jorsalle till Namche Bazaar. Walking on river banks within serene cool rhododendron, magnolia, pines, oaks and fir tree lines forest. A short climb to reach a high suspension bridge over a river, where Imjatse and Bhote Kosi rivers join at Dudh Kosi.
Lobuche to Everest base Camp
Crossing the end of the bridge with a long slow climb on a wide trail. On the clear climate of November especially morning time views of Mt. Everest, Lhotse and Nuptse can be seen. You will also see other peaks Kongde, Kusum-Kanguru with Tharmarserku. We move further at famous colorful Namche Bazaar at the height of 3,440 m high. Namche, ideal altitude and a great place to spend an extra day, where one can support acclimatization before heading higher ground.
Moving on, the scenic viewpoint helps you to get acclimatize with a high elevation and thin air. Namche enjoy time visiting around to high hills for a panorama of Mt. Everest and adjoining mountain range.
It’s Time to play with snow
Namche Bazaar tucked in the glacial valley where houses serve as lodge and hotels placed in a huge amphitheater or a U shape. Namche offers various facilities for trekkers as well for the local villages. Once a week every Saturday busy market takes place.
From the Namche, the route takes you a higher area along with marvelous scenery of high hills. And snow-capped peaks with Everest and the majestic looking peak of Amadablam. Climbing to dense woodland to reach one of the most scenic spots at Tengboche. Tengboche located in the midst of alpine green forest surrounded by an array of peaks with excellent views of Mt. Everest and a range of mountains that encircle this lovely place, where impressive Buddhist situated.
Herewith time to visit its interesting monastery which was re-built after it was destroyed by fire in 1991. At present stands on its original shape where Everest Base Camp Trek November takes you inside the monastery. Which witness young monks and elderly priests on prayer activities.
From Tengboche move down to Imja Tse River crossing a strong steel bridge where slow climb takes you to Pangboche at 3,900 m. The last village and permanent human settlement on route Everest base camp and other remote destinations. Other places beyond are temporary settlements around Dingboche, Pheriche, Lobuche, and Gorakshep. Used to supply needs and services for visitors and trekkers offering nice cozy lodge and warm meals and other necessities.
On Route to Everest Base Trek in November
After Tengboche and Pangboche with two routes as options either straight to Pheriche or Dingboche both are a large settlement with fine good lodges. Most trekkers and adventurer prefers first to reach Dingboche, and Pheriche on the way back after visiting Everest base camp.
Choosing Dingboche which is at the height above 4,340 m high located on the beautiful Imjatse valley and back of Amadablam Mountain. This scenic valley surrounded by an array of high peaks with views of famous and popular Island peaks also called Imjatse Himal.
Where most trekkers to Everest Base Camp spend an extra day at Dingboche for better acclimatization. One can take a short hike to a high hill of Nakarjung for a sweeping panorama of a high mountain range with views of Mt. Makalu in the east direction.
Towards Final destination of Everest Base Camp trek in November
From Dingboche allowing much acclimatization with rest. We then stretch up to a ridge festooned with prayer flags and Buddhist monuments. These cultural places face grand views of Imjatse valley and Dingboche settlement surrounded by high peaks.
Trekking will go along with gradual up with views of Pheriche valley down below includes views of Taboche and Cholatse. As the route reach a small place in Thugla. It’s a popular spot on the way to Everest Base Camp Trek November and as well on return.
Most trekkers enjoy short refreshing breaks and having a lunch stop, Thugla offers few small lodge and shops. This is the place where massive Khumbu glacier melts into the torrential river that later joins Imjatse unto Dudh Kosi River.
A view from the top hill during Everest Base Camp Trek in November
Due to November month’s first morning till afternoon is clear and warmer then afternoon time. We will get chilly and colder facing much cooler winds, as we move further to the top of Thugla. Passing a small ridge, witnessing many stone memorials of unfortunate climbers on Mt. Everest or other adjoining peaks of the Khumbu region.
From this windy and scenic spot with views of Amadablam North Face includes a chain of peaks. The pleasant trail to reach a hidden corner of the valley where Lobuche small settlement located.
After spending overnight at Lobuche and in the comfort of the nice cozy lodge next morning we will head towards the main final highlight to reach the famous Everest base camp at the height above 5,364 m high. Where the journey takes you further end of Lobuche valley to reach above Khumbu glacier.
Crystal Clear Himalayan View
Everest Base Camp Trek in November continues over the moraine and rocky section with short descend to a wide field to reach Gorakshep at the height of 5,180 m high. Gorakshep is the main route to Everest and Pumori base camp and beneath the high rocky hill of Kalapathar.
Gorakshep once a former base camp for climbing Everest from the 1950s till the late 1970s. Then later extended further to present base camp, from Gorakshep towards the east direction to reach the bottom of the world highest and number one Mt. Everest that towers at 8,848 m high.
Views for base camp include the top of Mt. Everest with Lhotse, Nuptse at close distance and surrounding peaks of Lo-la, Changtse within Tibet side includes Pumori and Lingtrin range and close views of Khumbu-Ice Falls and glaciers.
After visiting Everest Base Camp Trek in November
Enjoying grand time and the great experience return journey back to Gorakshep for overnight. Next, early morning steeping to climb on top scenic Kala Patthar viewpoint. The highest spot of the adventure at 5,545 m high facing an out-most brilliant panorama of giant mountains with Everest and Pumori at the closest distance.
Return journey on the same route to Thugla and then descend to windy and scenic Pheriche valley and its nice settlement where HRA (Himalaya Rescue Association) post located. From here losing altitude every hour of the day to reach at Lukla for last overnight stop around Everest and Khumbu area.
Next, early morning sweeping flight from Lukla to reach back at Kathmandu on a smaller aircraft (Dornier-Twin Otter or similar types of 15-16 seated). During flight enjoy the fantastic panorama of Himalayan peaks with Everest.
Brief Standard Outline Itinerary
- Fly to Lukla 2,820 m – 30 mins and walk to Phakding 2,640 m – 04 hrs.
- Trek to famous Namche Bazaar 3,440 m – 06 hrs.
- At Namche for acclimatization and short scenic hikes.
- Trek to Tengboche 3,867 m – 05 hrs.
- Trek to Dingboche 4,340 m – 05 hrs.
- At Dingboche another acclimatization day and for a short hike.
- Trek to Lobuche 4,960 m – 05 hrs.
- To Mt. Everest Base Camp 5,364 m via Gorakshep -06 hrs both ways.
- Climb Kalapathar 5,545 m and trek to Pangboche 3,900 m – 6 hrs.
- Trek to Namche Bazaar – 06 hrs.
- Last day walk to Lukla – 06 hrs.
- Fly to Kathmandu and transfer to the hotel.
Climate and Weather
It’s a season with one of the best climate conditions where the sun can be brilliant adding more UV rays. Trekkers need strong Sun-Block and sunglasses during the late morning till midday.
Temperatures during the day time in the sun from minimum 15° C to a maximum of 22° Celsius. Morning and night time including shady areas where temperatures drop to (minus) – 05° C to – 10° Celsius without counting. Wind chill factors can add to more cold and freezing temperatures. The above temperatures differ according to heights of overnight stops, above 3,440 m. From Namche Bazaar onward temperatures mentioned will occur.
Sometimes even in best season and month, Himalaya weather can change to unfavorable weather patterns with bleak cloudy days and snow on route Everest base camp can happen. However November still a great best month for all types of adventure and trekking around Himalaya as well for Everest base camp trekking.
Local Culture and Religion
Everest and high Khumbu populated by Sherpa people known as the highlanders of Everest. They follow strict Buddhism religion similar to Tibetan culture and custom, you can witness this on Everest base camp trek in November.
