Fabulous 14 Days Everest base camp trek

Overall a great hike and a great experience. The hike itself is pretty easy, but the difficulty is the altitude. If you book a guided tour, your itinerary may vary, but is largely the same. From Lukla he arrives at his bazaar after two days of hiking, a day of acclimatization and a trek to his view point of Everest. You can then trek to Tengboche, visit the monastery and attend the monks' afternoon prayers. Arrive in Dingboche the next day for another acclimatization day. Trek through the forest to Dingboche. If it's not raining, you'll walk the dusty trails with many other trekkers, porters and transport animals, enjoying beautiful views of the valley and Dudkosi River. Especially when crossing various suspension bridges. After Dingboche the forest thins and we trek to Lobuche and then Gorak Shep and Base Camp seeing and trekking through vast spaces with stunning views of the majestic Himalayas. Me and my guide Prakash usually started the hike around 8am, reached the daily destinations around noon, rest rested and went to bed around 8Pm. It was very difficult as I felt sick during the hike. Because of the high altitude and the high breathing rate and the amount of water you carry, it's best to drink mainly warm water and wear a buff or mask in the very cold air. Drinking it can make your throat hurt. I went trekking with a guide & Porter. The Porter (Sherpa) carried most of my luggage and almost all of my belongings at higher altitudes. I can only recommend anyone trekking anywhere in Nepal to get a guide so you don't have to worry about flights, permits, where to sleep, etc. And having someone memorize the hike can save lives in more remote areas. It was a big plus to be able to leave money in a poor country and help the local people. I highly recommend Nepal Himalayas Trekking agency & the guide who sent me on the trek with me. Mr. Prakash is a very positive 33 year old who cheered me up and taught me about the mountains around me and the history of climbing. He has been in the trekking business for over 12 years and knows all the treks around Nepal and can plan treks just like the company does