Our trek will be in a very beautiful part of the Everest region. Expect to trek about 5-7 hours daily, or about 8–12 KMS per day. Since beginners can also join the trip, it is recommended that you prepare for the trek by doing some suitable general training such as climbing hills or stairs, jogging, and spending some time in the gym to improve your stamina for a few months prior to the trek. If you are quite fit and do sufficient training prior to arriving in Nepal, the trek will be enjoyable, and it is suitable for fit people into their early 70's. This trek is the most popular for those wishing to get wonderful views of the Himalayan peaks. The highest altitude we reach is 5545 meters at Kalapatthar, which offers a breathtaking view of many of the world's greatest peaks. It is stunning! Any trekking equipment, such as walking poles, water bottles, and a rucksack, is very easily available in Kathmandu, near our hotel.

To be honest, you don't have to be a runner to enjoy the trek. But the preparation will probably save you a lot of pain and suffering on the trail and help you enjoy your experience there. The suggestions we have for physically preparing are to take good, long, brisk walks, preferably wearing a pack with a similar load that you'll be carrying. Cycling and swimming are also great alternatives, as is just about anything that gets your cardio working. Do some breathing exercises to get more oxygen into your lungs. Watch for signs of altitude sickness; symptoms include headaches, dizziness, sleeplessness, loss of appetite, and breathlessness. Bring a supply of the medication Diamox for treatment; if symptoms persist, descend. Trekking to Everest Base Camp may not be the right trip for everyone, as it is quite a physically demanding experience, and when you combine high altitude with plenty of climbs, you may get a recipe for suffering. But normal, average travelers can do the Everest Base Camp trek.

Most of the tea houses do have western-style flushing toilets. But in higher elevations, you may also find the traditional type of toilet made of either a ceramic basin on the ground or a few planks precariously positioned over a hole in the ground, which is situated outside the room.

You will get the facilities of hot and cold water running with an attached bathroom up to Namche without any extra charges. But above Namche, you will be charged about USD 5 per shower (depending upon the guesthouse) for a hot water shower.

There will be a laundry facility in Kathmandu and Namche.

The maximum weight limit for the Lukla flight is 15 kg, which is equivalent to 33 pounds including your handbag (daypack). If your baggage exceeds the weight limits, additional costs of USD 1–2 per kg will be applicable, and the payment should be made at the airport counter itself.

Depending on when you plan to travel, it's important to have the proper clothes and be prepared for unexpected weather. Fairly well-worn hiking boots and shoes are a must! For tours between November and the first two weeks of March, bring a jacket suitable for -10 degrees Celsius. For tours at other times, please bring a jacket suitable for -3 to 5 degrees Celsius. Otherwise, the daytime weather will tend to be warm or pleasant.

A sleeping bag is necessary during the trekking days, and if you have your own sleeping bag, you can bring it. Otherwise, HSJ will provide you with a sleeping bag during the trek (-10 to -15 degrees).

In Kathmandu, we will be staying at the Himalayan Suite Hotel, a 4-star hotel, and for the last two nights at Gokarna Forest Resort/Hyatt Place Kathmandu, which has luxury five-star hotel quality. In the mountains, we have chosen places that come highly recommended, but please don't expect a European standard of hotel. These hotels are good, clean tourist hotels and are of good quality by Nepali standards. On the trek, we'll be staying at simple lodges run by Nepali families. During the trek, the bathrooms are outside the rooms, and hot water is dependent on solar panels, so don't count on many warm showers.

If you wish for better accommodations during the trek, you can upgrade the accommodations in the mountains. The upgrade will be at Yeti Mountain Home for 6 nights: Namche (3 nights), Phakding (2 nights), and Lukla (1 night). It costs USD 150 per night, including breakfast, service charge, and tax.

Most teahouses (lodges) in Everest region trails cook a delicious range of mostly vegetarian fare. Pasta, tuna bakes, noodles, potatoes, eggs, daal bhat (rice and lentils), bread, soup, fresh vegetables (variety depends on the season), and even some desserts like apple pies, pancakes, and some interesting attempts at custard. You will find a lot of garlic on the menu because it assists with acclimatization; eat some every day. In many villages, you may find some meat items on the menu. You can always get hot chocolate, tea, and hot lemon drinks, as well as soft drinks and treats like chocolate and crisps.

The best months for trekking are spring, March, April, and May, as the weather is bright and calm in these months and you can see high mountains with Everest full of snow. Spring and May are the best months. Rhododendron is ideal for the spring season; all the rhododendrons turn into a wonderful garden, and you can see them.

Autumn is another strong season for the Everest tour. The perfect months for trekking after the monsoon in Nepal are September, October, and November. During these months, you have a beautiful view of the Himalayas and their people because you can be part of Nepal's biggest festivals in the fall.

Yes, if you are a solo traveler and want to avoid a single supplement surcharge, you can share your room with a same-sex solo traveler. It, however, depends on the availability of another solo traveler and their willingness to share the room with you.