Hiking to Everest Base Camp (this was hard) | act one

I’m setting out on a big adventure: I’m trekking to Everest Base Camp, but with a twist. I’m doing it without the help of a guide, porter, or even taking a flight! Instead, it's just me and my boyfriend, a map, and a way-too-heavy backpack, that - spoiler alert - is going to cause me to struggle a lot.
In this first act (out of three), instead of flying to Lukla, we first take a bus from Kathmandu to Salleri/Phaplu. Once on the trail, we are forced to navigate muddy roads, battle relentless rain, and face challenges that push me to my limits.
But it's not all rain and mud! Despite the challenges, we get some beautiful, raw views of the Himalayas, and have a lot of fun along the way, too. It's a rollercoaster of highs and lows, with each step bringing me closer to the iconic Everest Base Camp.
Trust, me, this is a series you won't want to miss!
🌍 About Me:
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⏰ Details:
Time of Visit: End of March 2023.
📷 Gear:
Main camera: Panasonic Lumix S5 mark ii
Lens: Sigma 24-70 F2.8
Side camera: iPhone 14 Pro
Microphone: Rode Videomic X
📌**Timestamps:**
0:00 - Introduction
1:10 - Bus to Salleri/Phaplu
3:22 - Day one - setting off
9:40 - Day two - finding our way
13:37 - Day three - the toughest one yet
18:16 - Day four - mud, mud, and more mud
19:27 - Day five - the last 'unofficial' EBC day
#nepaltravelvlog #nepaltravel #everestbasecamp #nepaltrekking #nepal #adventuretravel

Пікірлер: 244

  • @maidenekker
    @maidenekker28 күн бұрын

    Beautiful video! I walked to EBC in 1991, we started from Jiri, that was where the road ended back then. We also did not have porters or a guide, that was not very common, most people walked on their own. I remember the part from Jiri to Lukla to be very beautiful and very peaceful. The first few days were very hard, but it helped us to get stronger and be prepared for the higher altitudes later on. Thank you for sharing this, it is lovely to relive this a little bit.

  • @MohanShrestha-kq6wv
    @MohanShrestha-kq6wv2 ай бұрын

    This is a first video in years, that I haven't skipped a second!!

  • @floragonning

    @floragonning

    2 ай бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed 💛✨🙌

  • @suraj-ug7py

    @suraj-ug7py

    2 ай бұрын

    @@floragonning welcome to nepal. i want to suggest you best places to visit in nepal. do you have email ?

  • @zztops489Y
    @zztops489Y2 ай бұрын

    Did this back in '83. Brings back lots of memories. Incredibly difficult. I had porters to carry the heavy stuff, as I had limited time. In terms of what makes this so hard, not the ups, actually, but the unrelenting downs!!! By the time you reach Namche, you will have done about 3 times the elevation of Everest. The other big advantage of doing it this way, is you will never have to worry about acclimatizing. And, after Namche, compared to what you have done, it's pretty much *flat*!!! Good luck.

  • @realisticflow9
    @realisticflow92 ай бұрын

    These small food joints all over the route are just life Saviour!

  • @daniellealishah4505
    @daniellealishah45052 ай бұрын

    Beautiful. This channel makes me feel like someone who has stumbled upon an incredible secret place and am torn between telling everyone i know, or keeping it to myself.

  • @floragonning

    @floragonning

    2 ай бұрын

    🥹🥹💛

  • @angusyoung6087
    @angusyoung60872 ай бұрын

    the story telling is so beautiful and the cinematography is so sophisticated, this is the greatest everest base camp film i have ever seen. Not only is this top quality (filming + post production), it is f**kn hard to carry film gear and find the time and logistics to efficiently shoot this trip. so well done.

  • @floragonning

    @floragonning

    2 ай бұрын

    🥹 thank you for noticing and taking the time to write such a lovely comment 🫶🙏

  • @FelixTVHD
    @FelixTVHD2 ай бұрын

    I will give this channel one year till 100.000 subscribers, mark my words

  • @JPF123

    @JPF123

    2 ай бұрын

    She's living every young person's dream lol (at least outwardly) Yeah this channel is gonna blow up in popularity.

  • @Y2Kvids

    @Y2Kvids

    2 ай бұрын

    Take all the time

  • @snlagr

    @snlagr

    Ай бұрын

    i can bet it'l take less than 1 year

  • @Shokunin_Spirit

    @Shokunin_Spirit

    Ай бұрын

    Sure it'll happen. Don't jinx it though 😉

  • @dearlychrystabellereantill1754
    @dearlychrystabellereantill17542 ай бұрын

    omg this is such a wonderful yet difficult adventure. I love this so much please release part 2.

  • @oshinijayasundara5412
    @oshinijayasundara5412Ай бұрын

    Beautiful video! Good luck!👏🏼 Waiting to see the next part 😊

  • @zahidkhan04
    @zahidkhan042 ай бұрын

    Amazingly beautifull,cinematic and very well narrated✌️,waiting for next ep,,plus subscribed👍

  • @anuradhasen4919
    @anuradhasen4919Ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for posting this video Thanks for taking me along in this trip I truly felt that I was trekking with you

  • @rebeccaandersson6352
    @rebeccaandersson63522 ай бұрын

    We are cheering you on back home in Sweden! Amazing videos.

  • @imtiazilahi27
    @imtiazilahi272 ай бұрын

    beautiful ... looking forward to the part 2 :)

  • @MarjonSporrij
    @MarjonSporrij2 ай бұрын

    What a special adventure! Can't wait to see more. So proud of the two of you. You are living your dream, girl and you're making you're mom proud and happy! Love you ❤

  • @tirsolecointere
    @tirsolecointere2 ай бұрын

    I enjoyed so much the colors in this video! Waiting for the rest! Good content, new follower here!

  • @Bill_Ross
    @Bill_RossАй бұрын

    Whenever I travel, I always carry a set of ear plugs in my pocket. Learned from a similar experience, but at a hostel in northern Vietnam rather than a Nepali bus. Nice video! I did the trek in 2018, but started in Lukla. It was great to see some of what I missed. I also had a similar experience with Snickers bars, initial resistance followed by overwhelming acceptance. As for the why of all of it, I can only speak to my own motivations. For me the beautiful views, the interesting people, the new foods, the photos, the videos, the moments of awe, and most importantly, to me at least, the sense of accomplishment that comes from struggling through hardship for a worthwhile goal. Achievement feels cheap if you don't have to work for it.

  • @shalavrana
    @shalavrana2 ай бұрын

    Excited to see the rest of the series.

  • @shaheenkdr
    @shaheenkdrАй бұрын

    I am even lazy to carry the 24-70 on flat terrains , and you carried it all the way for hike to bring us incredible video, take a bow ! Subscribing for more !

  • @DanielErnst
    @DanielErnstАй бұрын

    Beautiful footage and great storytelling, really enjoyed this video! 😊 Must have been a lot of work to put these together. Can’t wait to watch the other parts! 🙏

  • @aamarbdr5192
    @aamarbdr51922 ай бұрын

    What a great video. Engaging storytelling, eye-catching framing.

  • @gonuts42
    @gonuts422 ай бұрын

    That was amazing! Waiting for the next parts :)

  • @vincya9761
    @vincya97612 ай бұрын

    I found your channel recently. I can only say wow just wow. The cinematic view video editing photography some memorising views I just love all on your videos.. Keep pushing one day you will get popular. mark my words. You are capable of it. Lot of love ❤. Stay blessed and have a safe journey.. ❤

  • @sodiumlights
    @sodiumlights17 күн бұрын

    Absolutely wonderful watch, thank you ❤

  • @juleshorse9056
    @juleshorse90562 ай бұрын

    First vid I have seen of the stretch South of Lukla. Well done - mud is not easy.

  • @mariannemarlow
    @mariannemarlow2 ай бұрын

    Loved this. Look forward to the next one :)

  • @sgshubham98
    @sgshubham982 ай бұрын

    One of the best content seen recently… Just pure emotions and feels like my conversations on trails 18:49 ❤❤

  • @dennyyohanes8677
    @dennyyohanes86772 ай бұрын

    Loveee the Lumix S5 mark ii colorrr😍😍😍

  • @alessiabohland
    @alessiabohland13 күн бұрын

    Your editing style is amazing 😊 loved the video!

  • @CuriousChronicleTV
    @CuriousChronicleTV2 ай бұрын

    15 seconds in the video and I subscribed. I had a feeling something fantastic was on its way, and I wasn't let down. Keep delivering this awesome content!

  • @floragonning

    @floragonning

    2 ай бұрын

    Aw that’s very kind, thank you so much! 😊🙏✨

  • @yjw1843
    @yjw1843Ай бұрын

    This creates a model of a documentary style vlog - very refined and engaging. Well done!

  • @parth3075
    @parth3075Ай бұрын

    10 seconds into the video and straight away I subscribed!

  • @floragonning

    @floragonning

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you, that means a lot 🥹🙏

  • @parth3075

    @parth3075

    Ай бұрын

    @@floragonning You're so good at this! Dont ever stop making these videos! To the moon 🚀

  • @ervinslens
    @ervinslens2 ай бұрын

    This looks great my friend, absolutely fantastic scenery and ambience! So professionally narrated 👏👏

  • @floragonning

    @floragonning

    2 ай бұрын

    Thank you very much!

  • @theboyfromhills
    @theboyfromhills2 ай бұрын

    Gosh! I haven't seen such thing before ,You guys are truly incredible and blessed May mountain gods bless you both on your journey. Good luck!! love from India ❤

  • @bru2oo
    @bru2oo2 ай бұрын

    Amazing. I hope someday I can go to Everest as well! Cheers from Brazil.

  • @floragonning

    @floragonning

    2 ай бұрын

    I hope you’ll get the chance!! 🙌👏

  • @surabhisuresh5560
    @surabhisuresh55602 ай бұрын

    woww im in a loss of words, I am in awe of your work and will can't wait to see more of what you guys do keep it up!! Edit: Just bing watched all your videos and I know ill be coming back to them again and again

  • @tanmaya1111
    @tanmaya11112 ай бұрын

    top quality content

  • @theridgelinestories
    @theridgelinestories2 ай бұрын

    This was amazing to watch. I like how you merge cinematic shots with a raw vlog style in between. And I didn't know we could still do the EBC without a guide as I heard it was made compulsory from last year onwards. This is good to know.

  • @floragonning

    @floragonning

    2 ай бұрын

    Thank you 🙏🙏 and yes, the new rules aren’t implemented in the Everest area - one of the only regions in Nepal you can still legally hike without a guide!

  • @TheDaemonKing
    @TheDaemonKing2 ай бұрын

    What a beautiful adventure ❤❤❤

  • @chipmunkstudies3
    @chipmunkstudies3Ай бұрын

    The story telling to the quality of videos to everything speaks volume of perfection...i enjoyed a lot watching your videos...lotss of loveee❤❤❤

  • @ranjinirajainfilm
    @ranjinirajainfilm2 ай бұрын

    really lovely story telling. and i did not fast forward!! Also, i did not know that tyou could hike and stop at villages as you go buy!

  • @ummuthariq5082
    @ummuthariq508218 күн бұрын

    Wowww such an amazing journeyyy

  • @ohaakash
    @ohaakash2 ай бұрын

    such refreshing content, i mean just wow. this is something i completely relate to "like why do we even do such things", haha...

  • @bloomingsafar
    @bloomingsafar22 күн бұрын

    I was hoping someone to do this trek without flight' and You did it. Well I was planned to do this alone without any flight and become the first person 😂😂. But thank you so much it's a complete information for me and salute you guys did it without anyone's help. Also the cinematography is damn so perfect. Salute to that videographer. Good Work guys.

  • @chriscaffee4932
    @chriscaffee49322 ай бұрын

    As moviemakers and story tellers you have both grown a lot. This is an EXCELLENT movie. Extremely well shot and edited. Very entertaining.

  • @floragonning

    @floragonning

    2 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much!! 🙏 I try my best to learn something new every day :)

  • @Lessonsingh01
    @Lessonsingh01Ай бұрын

    Yes it's not a small thing,it is world highest point in the world, it's tough to get there not everyone Can do , you guys are mentality and physically strong, you guys are completely archived your dreams that great thing, lot's of love from Nepal 💙🫶

  • @thadiyography
    @thadiyography2 ай бұрын

    Wow such a soothing video

  • @karanssiddu8891
    @karanssiddu88912 ай бұрын

    The cinematography, music, man! just love ur content

  • @Mt.Everest.
    @Mt.Everest.2 ай бұрын

    Glad I found this channel! I need the rest of the trek? 🎉❤

  • @prileteli4
    @prileteli42 ай бұрын

    Cool video, well done, good luck to you ☺👌

  • @Tallsayd003
    @Tallsayd003Ай бұрын

    The quality and VFX edit attract me to subscribe this channel ❤

  • @AadiJaintleman
    @AadiJaintlemanАй бұрын

    i love the colorgrading of your videos

  • @palashroy8342
    @palashroy834210 күн бұрын

    Mis I love your desesion and expectations . Thankyou

  • @Kabuldevkota
    @Kabuldevkota2 ай бұрын

    I am from Nepal . Video seems amazing and the bus music was awesome😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @phurbasherpa-et5fo
    @phurbasherpa-et5fo2 ай бұрын

    Happy to see you at our lodge at shurke hope you liked it

  • @lifeisbeautiful2001
    @lifeisbeautiful20012 ай бұрын

    Hi I love your videos . They are surreal. I have taken sabbatical for 5 months and exploring Himalayas. Lahaul, Spiti, Ladakh.

  • @-JourneyJournals
    @-JourneyJournals2 ай бұрын

    very beautiful places! great movie! I think you will quickly gain a large audience👍

  • @floragonning

    @floragonning

    2 ай бұрын

    Thank you!! 😊

  • @inaw.1967
    @inaw.19672 ай бұрын

    Love your channel so much ❤

  • @TrongNguyen-rx2fb
    @TrongNguyen-rx2fb29 күн бұрын

    I think the loud music is to keep the driver awake. Otherwise, there is a high chance that the driver might get too sleepy during the 12-hour drive.

  • @rishavnepal8613
    @rishavnepal86132 ай бұрын

    Such an amazing content, you’re so good at what you do. Im glad i found you this early and can’t wait for the channel to blow up. Maybe Nepal videos will help? Haha Looking forward to the EBC series 😅

  • @floragonning

    @floragonning

    2 ай бұрын

    Ahh that means a lot, thank you so much!! 😊

  • @lopshangtshering7977
    @lopshangtshering7977Ай бұрын

    Very inspiring & informative too. Loved the simplicity of the presentation. Looking forward for act 3. Could you pls share the name of the map navigation app what you were using in your phone.

  • @jps900
    @jps9002 ай бұрын

    I like the story music. Video shots... voice clarity... wow... love from india. Ur writing style is difderent but i wnjoyed

  • @amankeshri3398
    @amankeshri3398Ай бұрын

    You are doing great guys. It is like i am going with you guys. Soon Hope one day I'll on same path ❤ Watch your both videos without skipped 👍🏻

  • @sitthawittreesinchai2736
    @sitthawittreesinchai27362 ай бұрын

    Love the video tone 😊

  • @beatrizkj
    @beatrizkjАй бұрын

    Nice video!!!

  • @bishugurung1898
    @bishugurung189814 күн бұрын

    Really enjoyed it .

  • @somtamang1635
    @somtamang16352 ай бұрын

    I love nature too 😍😍😍😍

  • @gulqureshi5681
    @gulqureshi56812 ай бұрын

    This is bloody brilliant. Hopefully you will do the K2 basecamp trek in Pakistan one day which is 10x harder than this one 🔥

  • @floragonning

    @floragonning

    2 ай бұрын

    It's on the wishlist!! 🙏

  • @user-wb4lr9on3n

    @user-wb4lr9on3n

    2 ай бұрын

    Why buddy why always compare with IND just focus on your country to make good the more you try to compare with IND I make sure you will get more failure... So bhai agle 50 saal to Mai av jinda hu tu dekh le kab pak IND ku surpass krta h😂

  • @lavikumar3191
    @lavikumar31912 ай бұрын

    I'm from India, beautifully described all the route and plans. Desperately waiting for part two and further.

  • @floragonning

    @floragonning

    2 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much, I appreciate you 🫶 it’s coming on Friday 🌞

  • @lavikumar3191

    @lavikumar3191

    2 ай бұрын

    @@floragonning wow 🤩

  • @janetjoyrubrico8621
    @janetjoyrubrico86212 ай бұрын

    This feels like watching a movie ❤ doing this in october hopefully - but with guide and all, I'm not too brave 😊 Looking forward to your upcoming videos! 😊

  • @chhiringdawasherpa7917

    @chhiringdawasherpa7917

    2 ай бұрын

    Hello namaste If you want to travel with sherpa guide I am here for your service. Thank you 😊

  • @NerunVlogs
    @NerunVlogsАй бұрын

    awesome 👏

  • @jayanisamanthika4249
    @jayanisamanthika4249Ай бұрын

    Wow❤❤❤

  • @rishavkumar2877
    @rishavkumar2877Ай бұрын

    I want you to grow immensely, but a part of me wants to keep you as my little secret. This is some high level filmmaking. :)

  • @floragonning

    @floragonning

    Ай бұрын

    Hehehe 💛💛 thank you!

  • @sarthakchouhan4416
    @sarthakchouhan4416Ай бұрын

    The quality of this video....its like watching a movie...so well made 🫂 u earned a sub would be watching qll ur videos now..and would be waiting for more

  • @lijithomas608
    @lijithomas6082 ай бұрын

    Good luck, i always dreamed about "The mount everest but never get time"

  • @rukumbhandari8022
    @rukumbhandari80222 ай бұрын

    Awesome

  • @ryanbell335
    @ryanbell3352 ай бұрын

    Amazing adventure! Especially since you're unable to hike without a guide in Nepal now 😢

  • @mountaingirlzstuff4314
    @mountaingirlzstuff43142 ай бұрын

    Hello new sub here, looking forward to your amazing story

  • @sacheenvicky4838
    @sacheenvicky48382 ай бұрын

    You guys deserve 100k Subs ❤

  • @Sophia-bn2rx
    @Sophia-bn2rx2 ай бұрын

    music sounds special💗

  • @MagnussonRacing
    @MagnussonRacing2 ай бұрын

    Really like your videos! Found your chanel about a month ago when I by some reason decided to search for Pakistan. And now I wait expectantly for your next videos!

  • @floragonning

    @floragonning

    2 ай бұрын

    Ahh thank you, glad you like it! 🙏

  • @Admin17971
    @Admin179712 ай бұрын

    love your content 😁😁

  • @user-bm2rw7nh1n
    @user-bm2rw7nh1nАй бұрын

    Beautiful

  • @realisticflow9
    @realisticflow92 ай бұрын

    That women and kid disappeared right after they showed you the route?? Angels guiding you guys :D

  • @kentmemories
    @kentmemoriesАй бұрын

    What a film and story telling.

  • @floragonning

    @floragonning

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you! 🙏

  • @Bimalraj825
    @Bimalraj8252 ай бұрын

    Enjoy your trip 🇳🇵🙏

  • @X1991A
    @X1991A2 ай бұрын

    Stunning Camera work in all your videos.

  • @floragonning

    @floragonning

    2 ай бұрын

    Thanks! I try :)

  • @shriyanshshukla8895
    @shriyanshshukla88952 ай бұрын

    Very good quality content at such an early stage, you are making films.

  • @floragonning

    @floragonning

    2 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much!!

  • @ashutoshacharya3082
    @ashutoshacharya30822 ай бұрын

    welcome to Nepal❤ Land of peace✌️

  • @lifeisamazing2542
    @lifeisamazing254217 күн бұрын

    Really nice vlogging❤

  • @iangrant9117
    @iangrant9117Ай бұрын

    That pack isn’t fitting you all that well ! Amazing trip however. Stunning.

  • @tilakshresthavlogs
    @tilakshresthavlogs2 ай бұрын

    My Dream Treak🇳🇵❤️

  • @fritz4345
    @fritz434525 күн бұрын

    No flights, no porter, no guide is no big deal, really. I've done it in 95, 02 and 23 and it's still a fantastic hike to do. Highly recommended.

  • @pawin694
    @pawin6942 ай бұрын

    what a beautiful video😊

  • @floragonning

    @floragonning

    2 ай бұрын

    Thank you 😊

  • @user-vf5gp2lv3m
    @user-vf5gp2lv3mАй бұрын

    Misty forest, lot of fog in the hills and mountains of Nepal means spirits rome there that lady and the kid might be spirits, can be bad sometimes. Its actually scary in the misty mountains.

  • @sujanbhusal43
    @sujanbhusal432 ай бұрын

  • @Hesam.Rahmati
    @Hesam.Rahmati2 ай бұрын

    😍😍😍😍

  • @xenzo3863
    @xenzo38632 ай бұрын

    Waiting for the next chapter

  • @duenkawaii8857
    @duenkawaii885710 күн бұрын

    ❤❤❤

  • @sashivgupta658
    @sashivgupta6582 ай бұрын

    Well, what a video! Incredible! While I'm preparing and planning for EBC next year, this video gives me peace:) Love from Jammu&Kashmir, India. P.S. Try KGL "KASHMIR GREAT LAKES" anytime soon.

  • @floragonning

    @floragonning

    2 ай бұрын

    Hope you have the best time next year, it’s gonna be amazing! 🙏 Lots of love back 🫶✨

  • @ashutoshbhatt7343
    @ashutoshbhatt7343Ай бұрын

    Wow