Thanks everyone for watching! I have heard some unfortunate news that as of April 2023 solo treks have been banned and people wanting to trek will be required to pay for a guide. For those of us that really enjoy solo trekking, it is very sad news. I get asked a lot how much I spent on the trek. I would say around $1,000 USD for 3 weeks, that includes everything from food to snacks to accommodation and transportation into the Himalayas. It even includes my gear that I purchased in the Thamel Market! For a more detailed daily account of my costs during the trek, check the description box of this video. If you found this video helpful, check out my other mini series about my trek linked below. While less informational as this video, it does give you a closer look at my day to day journey, some of the villages I stopped in and what to expect along the way. And please give this video a like to help it reach more people, and subscribe for more videos about Nepal, India, Egypt (where I currently am now) and more. Much love, safe journeys, and happy trekking!!! ❤🙏 Mini Series about my trek: Part 1 = kzread.info/dash/bejne/gIuWqciAh9qXgco.html Part 2 = kzread.info/dash/bejne/iJWXqqmxkrenhLQ.html Part 3 = kzread.info/dash/bejne/fqmrlZqxj6fKYLA.html Part 4 = kzread.info/dash/bejne/rIKuxNafpK7Xk9o.html Part 5 = kzread.info/dash/bejne/iHp-u9SsmtLSobg.html Part 6 = kzread.info/dash/bejne/hnd6zMuvkZPXaJc.html

@aitormolinerobozas-urrutia2465

Жыл бұрын

Hi there, Around everest área is still allow to go alone yeah

@Gventures

Жыл бұрын

@@aitormolinerobozas-urrutia2465 Really?! That's not what I've been hearing

@nimanomad7377

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, I enjoyed this video. I have recently returned from Nepal where I did the Three Passes Trek in the Everest region.

Unfortunately I can confirm that this new rule is a thing, although I personally was lucky enough to escape its impact as we were already finishing our loop by the beginning of April. We just walked out with no issue.

I don’t know what happened at the checkpoints between Lukla and Namche when it came in. I suspect that it might have been messy as reliable information is always hard to come by, and many people might have started prior to 1st April only to reach Monja on or after that date. Perhaps even more so in the Annapurna region where there is a higher proportion of FITs (free independent trekkers).

I also don’t know what the application of this will really be on the ground. It is at least a mercy that the TAAN’s goal of “one guide for one trekker” has not for the moment happened. But exactly how it will work is of course unclear.

The impacts are also unclear both for Nepali businesses and for independent trekkers. They will of course be unevenly felt. Guesthouses lower down (between Jiri and Lukla) will likely feel quite an impact as the number of independent trekkers there is proportionally higher than after Lukla, and the new extra cost may drive some to skip that section. I saw ongoing building work on guesthouses that I strongly suspect will not have much traffic in future. Already there are places like this on the lower Jomson valley since the road came in. People just drive past in jeeps, and the mule trains have stopped running. When I first did the AC/ABC trek (1981) we started from Dumre on the then unsealed Kathmandu-Pokhara road, and it was just small tracks all the way from there to Phedi near Pokhara a month or so later. Now the only bit without a road could be done in not much more than a couple of days. This year between Jiri and Lukla we only saw a single porter with a “shop” on his back. And he was just going locally. That is already a huge change. Everything now goes on the jeep road via Phaphlu. People who would normally go in a tour group will not be affected presumably. The impact will be mostly on the young, the impecunious and above all solo female trekkers (who already have enough issues to face as it is). For myself I’ll just go elsewhere. I am extremely fortunate to have been many times (five times in the Everest region alone), and there is much I can do elsewhere in the world. But as someone who first did the basic EBC trek back in 1980 (young and very modestly experienced), it upsets me that others will not have this opportunity.

Even if one were willing and able to go along with this nonsense there are a couple of things that became very evident on this most recent trek. And neither bodes well. Firstly is the huge amount of road building, which is destroying forests lower down at an appalling rate (as well as disrupting the economy of mule/donkey trains and porters). Some of the damage is direct tree felling, but a lot is from just tipping the excavated rock over the edge of the new section of road, where it sweeps down the steep valley side taking everything living with it. Secondly the loss of ice (both on the passes and the glaciers we crossed) just since my last visit in 2011 was astonishing. At a rough guess I’d say the Cho La had lost 10-15m of ice near the summit (5420m). In 12 years. For the quarter of humanity (at a minimum) whose lives and agriculture are dependent of the management of Himalayan waters, this will not end well. And this is without considering the more local impact of GLOFs (glacial lake outburst floods). The stated reasons for the imposition of this rule are of course disingenuous and self-serving on the part of a few business interests and the politicians that they have bribed. I hope that in time there might be pushback from other Nepali businesses and from seeing a drop in the number of tourists. But I’m not holding my breath on this. There will be some adverse PR as stories emerge, but there is no organised way for these to have an impact (unless they were to affect the climbing community - which this rule won’t. Then you might see something). In slight contradiction, I would just add a couple of points. Firstly I have had one very positive experience with using a guide (and two porters), but that was to do a particular trek that needed the logistical support (Makalu basecamp in 2003). I chose this particular guide because I had seen him in action with other clients a year or so earlier. And the porters came from the guide’s village, which we passed through. It worked really well. Secondly there is little doubt that what gave some impetus to this move was the disaster on the Annapurna Circuit in 2014. And while the Trekking Agencies should bear a good deal of the blame (people in groups suffered at least as much as others), and the Government of course failed utterly to provide weather warnings for an event that took some days to roll in from the Arabian Sea, there is also the element of personal responsibility. There were far too many people there who were wholly inadequately clothed and equipped and lacked any knowledge or experience. As a result many died and others lost fingers and toes or worse. With a bit of imagination and planning there will be some low level trekking (outside of National Parks) that might still be possible without a guide. I wish those who try this much enjoyment and success.

@Gventures

Жыл бұрын

@@nimanomad7377 Thank you so much. That was a very interesting, insightful read from someone with history and experience in the region. You have explained things and have given more clarity to the situation there, and have stated a possible cause I have suspected but was unwilling to voice because of my lack of experience and unfamiliarity with the region (aside from this one very spontaneous trek). The effects of this decision are very sombering to think about.

@Henning_Rech

11 ай бұрын

@@Gventures You do not need to hire a guide in the Khumbu region. The NTBs decision is not accepted by the Khumbu Pasanglhamu Rural Municipality. They already had left the TIMS system last year, introducing their own pass called "Khumbu Trek Card". You just have to buy this Trek Card (2000 Rs) and pay the entrance fee for Sagarmatha NP (3000 Rs), and you are fine. - While the guide mandate is in effect for Annapurna, but also not welcomed by the locals, and maybe not enforced.

This is awesome. You deserve way more subscribers and views than this. The most informative video I've seen so far. Excellent work. 👍 We trekked in and out from Jiri in 1996. The nearest road then. 28 days up and back. Trekked in from Paphlu in 2017 and saw the road was starting to push in even further. It's a great way to start the trek on a budget and feels more authentic than further up the trail. People there so friendly! 👍👍

@Gventures

2 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you so much!!! I just checked out your channel and it's great, also very informational! It's an honor to receive a compliment from a like-minded and more experienced creator and traveler. I can't imagine the trail back in 1996, that must have been a very different experience! I won't lie, I'm a tad jealous I wasn't able to experience traveling back then, so much has changed since that time I am very sure. Trekking in the Himalayas is still a fantastic and majestic experience though, no matter the year. And yes the Nepalese are so incredibly friendly, what a wonderful country Nepal is! I am very fortunate to be able to experience the places I have and look forward to many more journeys. Thank you so much for watching ❤️

best Video i have ever seen , someone who actually travels on a low budget , very informative

@Gventures

2 жыл бұрын

Ahaha, thank you! Yes I try to spread my funds as much as I can to travel for longer periods, and many times it's also more exciting way to travel as well 😁 Thanks so much for watching!

One of your best videos. Informative, concise, and clean, as in not too much BS info. and camera play.

@Gventures

Жыл бұрын

Thanks. It took a long time to make but I knew it was exactly those things, and this trek is widely popular and so this information is useful to a very large audience. I'm happy with the way it turned out. Can't churn out videos like this every week, but I'm satisfied with the information I've given in this video. There wasn't really helpful videos like this when I did this back in 2019, another reason I made it.

I just found you and absolutely floored by the production of your video and information. This channel has to be one of the best, a hidden gem💎

@Gventures

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!! 🙏🙏

Went through a lots of videos and finally found the most informative one here, Keep it up you will be famous soon 👍🏿👍🏿 Loved your hair style bdw 😁 it's cool

@Gventures

2 жыл бұрын

Wow, really!!! That's the best compliment I can think of, thanks so much man! I'm really glad I could help it's my goal to not only show, explore, entertain and inspire but also give useful information while doing so, so that others can benefit from my experiences. Thanks so much for watching!!!

Was great meeting you yesterday! Your content is fabulous! Take care.

@Gventures

10 ай бұрын

Thanks so much man! 🙏

Great video. Very informative. I hope to do it in the next year or so. Best to you and all you adventures!

Wow, Thanks for sharing! Amazing trip indeed and thanks for information

Great video with tonnes of good info. Loved it

duuuude this was sick!! awesome video

@Gventures

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Wolf! The Himalayas really are something else. It's magnificent up there

Thanks! Great video and really informative. Never knew this could be done on the cheap, top of my travel list now :)

@Gventures

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Kaifeng, you're awesome!!! I'm so happy my video has helped inform you, I think so many things are possible on a budget and that is the exact reason I made this video, so I could shed light on the possibility of doing this trek on a budget. Cheers! ❤❤

OMG! Probably the best video about EBC. No bullshitting, straight to the point! And your voice is amazing! You should do paid voiceovers!

@Gventures

Жыл бұрын

Haha, thank you so much!!! I have other videos about the trek and also travel videos in Egypt, Turkey, etc, subscribe if you're interested in that, but most of them are more vlogging than informational like this video. I really appreciate you watching and commenting! And actually I do voiceovers for work now, as I've had quite a few people say the same thing to me in my videos. Much love! ❤❤❤

Fantastic...and very helpful . One brave person....i admire that.

Ok by far the best non nonsense video on ebc. Thank You !

@Gventures

2 жыл бұрын

WOW! Thank you so much! I wanted to give as much information as concisely as possible for people that are considering taking the trek, so I REALLY APPRECIATE this comment. Thanks for watching!!!

You have a “Great” Channel! Straight Forward and No Nonsense!

@Gventures

Жыл бұрын

THANK YOU Mark! That's exactly my goal so I really appreciate you saying that

Love this! Thanks for the vlog!

@Gventures

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Sub for more videos!😅Although these days it's mainly about Egypt

Very nice footages and very informational video, best one I have seen so far. Thank you.

@Gventures

Жыл бұрын

Yesss, thank you so much! I really appreciate comments like this, I wanted it to be helpful and I'm always glad to hear it is benefiting someone. Thanks for watching! Check out other videos if ya feel like it 😄😅😉Cheers!

You've a perfect nepali accent the way you correctly pronounced the word and yes a perfect smile too. Keep going found it useful...🤘

@Gventures

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!!😍

great video, so much information in it. Thank you so much :)

Thank you so much for your information. It's really helpfull for my plan trek to EBC on Backpackers this year ...😁🙏

Wonderful and informative vid. Thanks loads. Take care. G

@Gventures

Жыл бұрын

🙏🙏

Breathtakingly beautiful view and informative video. :) You are brave girl ❤

@Gventures

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Drifter! You too!

Love from Nepal 🇳🇵💕

Loved every bit of it. We are planning to go there this March we are also planning to do it on a tight budget. This helped us a lot. Much Love 💜

@Gventures

2 жыл бұрын

Yesss! It is such an incredible journey, and something I will never forget. I would love to return to Nepal and do more trekking, it was my first time trekking anywhere and I fell in love with not only the mountains and the Himalayas in particular, but Nepal is still one of my most favorite countries I've had the fortune of visiting. Thanks so much for watching, and glad I could be of help! 🥰

what a wonderful way of reaching base camp. I love it, I love it, love it. I hope can do one day, because till date I was concerned of the budget. you deserve millions views. Great work!

@Gventures

2 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you so so much!!! I'm really happy you have found it helpful, that was my intention for making this video and it seems to be working, which makes me very happy indeed! I hope you can reach EBC as well, it can be done cheaply as you have seen, and it's something you'll never forget! As they say in Nepali, "Jam jam!" (Let's go!) I hope you achieve your dreams, and thanks for your support ❤

the best video i have ever seen on youtube. Thaaaaank youuuuuuuuu

@Gventures

2 жыл бұрын

Wowww well that's a hell of a statement, THANK YOU!!! I hope it has been helpful, and thank you so much for commenting! ❤️😍❤️

Good information for my forth coming trip to Nepal..Thanks from Ulrik/Denmark 🙌

Living it Large. Love your work.Thanks for sharing.

Great video Thanks for the tips !

Great detailed video! I will be there in March.

Good video...and I appreciate your efforts...

@Gventures

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 🙏🥰

Thank you for this! Safe travels!

@Gventures

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, same to you man!

Very nice and unique experience explained about the EBC by this amazing wonderful video editing share with us by this video shooting 👍🌹🌹🙏🏼🤠💖.

Vary informative and nicely done! I visited many villages ,city’s and Annapurna range last year in nepal. And this October Everest basecamp or EBC as you call it !! Very excited!

@Gventures

2 жыл бұрын

Yess Nepal is magical. I actually met a lot of people that did ABC near Pokhara and heard great things, I would like to trek that as well in the future. Enjoy EBC! 😁

Remarkable content.

I did this trek back in 2001. You are dead right about Kalar Pataar! Great video, many thanks

@Gventures

Жыл бұрын

Lol yeah Kala Patthar deceives you! Looks like a giant brown hill and then you start climbing and holy mother of god is that hard 🤣

Finally, a proper informative video. Thanks!

@Gventures

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@b9y

2 жыл бұрын

@@Gventures No worries. I've watched about 30 EBC videos in the last few days and most of them are just little clips of "I did this, I did that" rather than "You can do.." *insert multiple options*. Nice to see people still care about others rather than themselves in travel vlogs 😅

@Gventures

2 жыл бұрын

@@b9y Ahaha yeah I always find that so annoying when I am planning a trip somewhere, doing research, attempting to find informational videos and then I watch a few and it's all Instagramy type videos with absolutely nothing useful in them. Very disappointing. I appreciate you watching and happy you found it helpful❤

Awsome practical video

Thank you for sharing all this great information. Thank you

@Gventures

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! I'm really happy it's been helpful, and let me know if I you have any other questions! 😊

Awesome! Thank you so much!

Amazing video! Thank you 🙏 Also I will be using it for trying to get a beautiful and mesmerizing voice like yours. The speed is just perfect for me to repeat your words (while watching the beauty of Tibet)

@Gventures

7 ай бұрын

*Technically Nepal 😅 But just on the other side of the Himalayas and Mount Everest is Tibet. Thanks girl!

nice video - well explained. i self trekked annapurna in 2019 and plan to do the same as you have done for EBC at some point in the next few years.. well presented.. thanks

@Gventures

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I would actually like to return to Nepal and trek ABC!

Yeah I took 5wks to do the full Annapurna 5yrs ago .. incredible environment.. plenty teahouses etc.. you reminded me about walking permits 👍and of course I won't miss the Everest/glacier/mountain view by hiking up higher... you've inspired me for another adventure ❤️

@Gventures

Жыл бұрын

Wow, that's awesome! I almost did the ABC trek, but then discovered I could make EBC happen on a budget and did it instead. But I would still love to trek to ABC, I've seen photos from other trekkers that have done it and it looks beautiful. Thanks so much for watching! ❤

@humbertsmith8864

Жыл бұрын

so glad you did the full! Me too in December

Brilliant thx so much.. top needed info 💥👍🙋‍♂️❤️

@Gventures

Жыл бұрын

Hell yeah, glad I could be of service! Thanks for watching, and best of luck with your journey! An unforgettable experience 🙏🏞⛰

I love your video. I am looking this kind information for my own travel and now I can train with passion for physical preparation. Thank you so much 👍👍

@Gventures

Жыл бұрын

I'm really happy you found my video helpful, and thanks so much for watching! I wanted to help other travelers by making this video and I'm really happy it's been useful 🥰

Loved it.

Best video of EBC....Thank You ❤️

@Gventures

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I really liked this video. Many informations and tips.

@Gventures

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I like this, you explained the alternate route very well, and it seems worth it.

@Gventures

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely is! Thanks so much for watching, I hope it helped and that you can make the trek!

Amazing video!

Just wow 😲

Thanks, great video. Very good info. Beautiful voice !!

@Gventures

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!!

Good job. Incredible.

Great information video... short but sweet.

@Gventures

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I really felt there were too many videos about people documenting their own personal experiences without enough information which is why I wanted to make this video, I didn't want to "show off" or make some type of instagramy video about what I "accomplished", I just wanted to provide information as quickly and as efficiently as possible for people that were planning to take the trek and needed information like I did before going. So thank you so much for saying that, because this was my goal in making this video! ❤

Great trip , came off Kaala Pattar xmas day 2009, my 50th

@Gventures

Жыл бұрын

That's incredible, what a way to spend your 50th! 😎

Cool and thanks!

I did the trek in 2019, even uploaded a video but your editing is brilliant and informative.

@Gventures

Жыл бұрын

Hey, that's the year I did the trek too! Thank you so much for your compliments and support, I only got a laptop and started learning how to edit videos 2 years ago, I'm really not very tech savvy. This was one of my earlier videos, but it's still a learning process even 2 years on😅I made quite a few videos about my trek but I think this one was the most informational, and I really wanted to make something that could help people and answer questions, aside from my other videos that are more just documenting my trek. It's a lot of fun making videos though! Thanks so much for watching ❤

great! thank you for sharing information :D

@Gventures

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Good informative video 👍

Thank you for this very informative no frills video. My favourite so far after checking out so many other videos on EBC. 👍👍👍

@Gventures

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much, I'm very happy this is useful to so many people!!! I felt the same way when I was searching for more information on the trek before going, I found so many videos of people documenting their experience but not giving me a whole lot of useful information, which is a big reason why I made this. I made more videos that are just showing the trek and my experience, but I made this one because I wanted a quick, concise and information packed video relating the details that other people would want to know when planning their trek. Thanks for your support!❤

@121551011

2 жыл бұрын

@@Gventures I did EBC in early Dec 2019 but with guide and porter. Despite that experience I still find your video very useful. Will follow your example of self trekking minus porter n guide. You are my inspiration. Will check out your other videos. Than you for taking time to reply. Cheers. 😍

@Gventures

2 жыл бұрын

@@121551011 Wow, that's so awesome man! From my heart, really, thanks so much! I was also there in 2019 (May and June). I want to return to Nepal and do more trekking in the future, I never did make it to Pokhara while I was there, and I want to trek the Annapurna Circuit. Also I didn't do the passes while in the Khumbu Region and I would really like to do those. So many beautiful places to see in Nepal❤

What a beautiful voice and lovely way to explore. Love from India 🇮🇳

@Gventures

Жыл бұрын

Shukria! I love your country, I look forward to returning some day, it's such a beautiful country, rich in culture with kind and generous people❤

That is the most informative and concise video I have watched on the EBC trek, thank you so much, sister!

@Gventures

2 жыл бұрын

It makes me so happy to hear that, THANK YOU!!! I'm happy the video is turning out to be helpful to people because that is what I wanted it to be, especially since I struggled to find much information on a solo trek to EBC when I went on 2019

@yourknowledgebase2647

2 жыл бұрын

@@Gventures It's so helpful that I will be going back to watch it as I prepare for my trip, especially because I am going solo and on a low budget as well. Lots of love from Egypt

@Gventures

2 жыл бұрын

@@yourknowledgebase2647 Hey you are from Egypt?! I am currently in Cairo, ana baheb Misr! When are you planning to trek to Base Camp?

@yourknowledgebase2647

2 жыл бұрын

@@Gventures I am glad you like it here, I would really love it if we could talk as I am sure I will learn a lot from your experience :) I am planning to trek in two months

@Gventures

2 жыл бұрын

@@yourknowledgebase2647 Amazing, it's such an INCREDIBLE experience, I'm happy for you! Yes we definitely can link up! Shoot me a message on my Instagram: Gvventures

Thank you, This is very helpful. Planning on backpacking w/o guide.

@Gventures

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome, you are going to have such an amazing time! It is very empowering to take this trek alone, and much more peaceful when you are able to travel at your own pace, stop to take photos or pet the friendly dogs without a guide rushing you along. All the best❤

Top notch content. Thanks for this video.

@Gventures

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching mate! I'm glad you found it useful❤️

I' went trekking in Nepal over 20 years ago and would love to go back. When I arrived I was immediately pressured into buying a trekking tour with a guide. Anyway I think it was about $450 for like a week just trekking from Pokhara. And my hotel was robbed somewhere. Still a great journey despite feeling like I was getting ripped off. There is so much more information now compared to the old days. I look forward tomy return. And hell yeah EBC would be mazing!

@rick-be

Жыл бұрын

I was there 30 years and a jeep from Pokhara dropped us off and pointed out the start of a trail and we set out.Everything was even cheaper than in the city all along the 7 day way.

Hey, you're cool and unlike any other youtube vloggers out there. Also, as far as my limited knowledge tells, Sagarmatha Trek or the EBC Trek is still open for solo travelers! Anyways, +1 sub. Cheers!

@Gventures

2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, that is very kind of you to say!!! 🙏 And that is really good news to hear it's still open for solo trekkers, thank you for letting me (and any person who sees this comment) know that! ❤ Have a beautiful day 😊🙏

Wow I’m a Tibetan ..Tashi Delek and thanks for sharing superwoman 👍

@Gventures

Жыл бұрын

Wow. Thank you so much!

Absolutely loved the video, shall be going to Lukla by road and then start the trek. Great video, cheers!

@Gventures

Жыл бұрын

Great! But uh....can you make it to Lukla by road? As far as I am aware there are no vehicles that can make it to Lukla. That is actually why I began my journey a few days below Lukla. There was nothing with wheels that could bring me further. You could try and catch a jeep to Kharikola, which is a good bit closer than where I started my trek, but it is still below Lukla.

@Slypnosis

Жыл бұрын

@@Gventures I think I'll walk/trek till Lukla

@Gventures

Жыл бұрын

@@Slypnosis Ah okay I see, same or similar to me then. I took the bus from Kathmandu to Phaplu, then trekked a few extra days from Phaplu to Lukla. Actually, technically I didn't even trek to Lukla, I went straight from Surke (below Lukla and not a part of the EBC trek) to Phakding, which is one of the first villages you will pass through on the EBC trek. Not sure if you've seen this other little video series about my trek, but check it out if you're interested (There's 6 little parts to it, this is Part 1): kzread.info/dash/bejne/gIuWqciAh9qXgco.html

@Slypnosis

Жыл бұрын

Shall see it, thanks for all the help :D

Thank you very much for sharing your DIY and budget trip.

@Gventures

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Sending love from Nepal 🇳🇵Near Everest

Very much informative..

Wow! ❤

This video is amazing, thank you. What kind of wonderful magical creature are you to be able to do this? Subscribing now!❤❤

@Gventures

Жыл бұрын

I'm a fire cat! That's not a cat born in the flames of destruction like a phoenix and reborn from the ashes as one might think, but just a cat that likes to lay by the fire for warmth as it naps 🤣 Thanks so much for subbing!!! I hope you enjoy my other videos 🥰🙏

hi Geventures; Your Vlog was really informative and helped me to do EBC circuit solo in January Thank you!!!!

@Gventures

Жыл бұрын

Wow, that's so badass! And you made it right before the rule changes, wooo! I miss the Himalayas. How was your trek, did you do the passes? I didn't but I would like to in the future

@arvindn95

Жыл бұрын

@@Gventures My trek was strenuous and tough in January.. but i had the luxury of having trail to mostly myself.. Do you have ig ? would love to connect with you.

@Gventures

Жыл бұрын

@@arvindn95 Ah yeah that's nice, I really loved having the trail to myself for a few days before reaching the official trail (below Taksindu and Lukla). Yeah man my IG is: mygventures instagram.com/mygventures/

I've been trying to recruit friends for a trek, but after watching your video am stoked to go solo. Thank you for putting this great info out there!

@Gventures

Жыл бұрын

Yes it really was so amazing, I'm glad I went alone too! It's so peaceful and gives you time for some reflection and just enjoying the mountains alone. Of course you meet people along the way so you'll make friends along the trek but it was nice to be able to move at my own pace and not have anyone but me to worry about. Before I started solo travelling I was always trying to have friends go with me somewhere but nobody would ever make it happen, and eventually I said screw it, then I'll go alone. When I first began solo travel I was pretty nervous but now I would say I am an experienced solo traveler and I LOVE IT! I can do anything that I want whenever I feel like it, there's nobody to answer to but myself, and I am able to meet a lot of new people and make new friends because I am alone and end up interacting more with people than I would if I was with a friend. Thanks so much for watching and your support!!! ❤ I made a few other videos about this trek so check them out if you're curious, this video is by far the most informational, but the other videos give you a closer look at my experience on a day-to-day basis of the trek.

@selfvlogs183

Жыл бұрын

Keep in mind she went only till base camp not summit…

@Gventures

Жыл бұрын

@@selfvlogs183 Yes, I think I made that quite clear, but thanks Self Vlogs. To summit costs at least $10,000 USD just for the permit alone to be able to climb the mountain. It would also be referred to as an expedition, not a trek. I also wouldn't be calling it EBC (Everest Base Camp), I would be referring to climbing Mount Everest and reaching the summit and mentioning the other camps (EBC 2, 3, etc). I also never show any footage of Climbing Mount Eversest, I simply describe reaching Base Camp near the end of the video, so I think it is quite clear.

@selfvlogs183

Жыл бұрын

@@Gventures sorry …my intention is not to point you wrong….just to give awareness to people who may be in assumption ……base camp and summit are different..that Summit is very dangerous and many have lost their lives trying…. I was also unaware and same assumptions and got to know how risky it’s that people has lost their lives even they went with professionals Sherpas

@Gventures

Жыл бұрын

@@selfvlogs183 No worries! I think I made it quite clear in my video that I am talking about trekking to Everest Base Camp and not going on an expedition to summit Evereset, but who knows, there may be some people who will make the wrong assumption or come to the wrong conclusion, so if they see your comment, then they will know. Thanks for watching!

This is really nice and a breath of fresh air amongst the other EBC video's where people fly in to Lukla, spend only 8 days trekking and fly out by helicopter from EBC! Which i think is ridiculous. I walked this trek in 1990, took a bus to Jiri and started there. I had a book from Lonely Planet, which was an excellent guide, with several routes to choose from. The days before Lukla i really got in shape and i think acclimatised better. All together we spend more than 3 weeks before returning to Kathmandu and it was beautiful. Back then it was not common at all to have porters or guides, and it is truly not necessary at all.

@Gventures

2 жыл бұрын

😆I try not to judge but I can't help but also feel flying out from EBC is like some luxury cruise and a half finished job. Or at least, if they make a video about it, it's excessive. I'm too poor to afford that but even if I was rich, it seems like such a cheat, not truly valuing the experience but just the claim that you made it there. I can't imagine how it was in 1990, I know it's always been a famous trek since it gained popularity decades ago but it has exponentially grown since then and it must have been a different world in '90, I'm jealous that I'll never have that experience, I have to admit! But also eternally grateful I got to go at all. Also 100% agree it's not necessary to have a porter or guide, as long as you're fit (or maybe even not like me 😅), one can do it alone. That's part of the struggle, part of the experience, part of the respect for the mountains and for yourself as well. If you're going to do something, do it wholeheartedly. Thanks so much for watching and commenting, it really does inspire me to know people like you have watched and appreciated this video, makes me feel like I'm doing something right. And so cool to hear your story. This is why I make videos.

@maidenekker

2 жыл бұрын

@@Gventures In 1990 we had no electricity in the guesthouses, only in Namche, and there were three powercuts every night. After dinner, when it was dark, we took a candle to our room and went to sleep. Just so simple. No internet ofcourse, no phones. We were on a long journey through Asia, so we left some of our luggage in Kathmandu (hotel Eden in Freak street, it's famous for the hash trail ) and left with a backpack of around 10 kilo, which was fine. Because i have loved this trekking so much i watched a lot of video's about this, yours is the first that looks like my travel back than. Because you dit it yourself, (and why shouldn't you) i don't think your experience is much different from mine!

@Gventures

2 жыл бұрын

@@maidenekker Wow, that's so awesome, thanks for saying that! For sure the trail must have looked much different back then, but I tried to do it as cheaply and authentically as possible. I loved being in the mountains so much, I wrote a lot in my journal while on my trek (lucky to have electricity I suppose!) and would really love to return.

@TLK22

Жыл бұрын

@@Gventures I tried to convince my friend to hike from Jiri but he has only 15 days so we have no choice to fly in and out. However since I live close by in Thailand, I will be back for at least a month next time.

@Gventures

Жыл бұрын

@@TLK22 Make sure he gives himself a little bit of a window in regards to time in case the flight can't leave Lukla back to Kathmandu right away. This happens a lot, due to weather conditions in the Himalayas and due to visibility, planes due to leave Lukla (or sometimes heading towards Lukla) will many times be delayed or cancelled by a day or even a few days. It is not uncommon, so just make sure he is aware of that.

Wow😮❤

Dam your like a old school scout... All your tips about cairns and following yak poo... Seriously fantastic tips.... I am definitely coming to Nepal this year and definitely want to do the EBC trek.... I was thinking of a guide but now I'm thinking going solo as I want to spend more time in the mountains....

@Gventures

Жыл бұрын

I can't speak for anyone but myself, but I know I loved it and I am glad I chose to go alone. It completely changes the experience, being alone up there. No deadline, no rushing, going at your own pace, starting when you want and stopping when you want. Just walking the trail with nobody ahead of you, the views all to yourself. I was told I shouldn't go alone by so many people, even the Nepali guys who worked at my hostel. But after some coaxing and me asking them "Is it REALLY so unsafe? Am I going to get lost? I mean, it is a very well known trek, there are signs and villages and other trekkers along the path!" And they finally admitted to me it is possible and it's not like wandering into the wilderness in Canada like the Boundary Waters or something. And it was easy. I did ask a Nepali or two as I was passing through villages if I was going the correct way to the next village marked on my maps, just to confirm, but I never got lost. I did start trekking up the wrong way up a mountain once (I didn't check my maps for an hour, then when I did I realized my mistake and had to go back down, chuckling to myself at my idiocy for not checking earlier). Whatever you decide to do it will be amazing regardless, but I am happy I did it this way. Just be safe, move slowly to avoid any problems with altitude sickness, have travel medical insurance (SafetyWings or World Nomads are relatively cheap), research diamox and maybe take that depending on your health/body condition, and you'll be fine! I just spoke with a guy who went up there alone and did the passes, he has some amazing photos on Instagram! If you want to see a more day to day experience of my trek (less informational), check out the other videos I made about it: This is Part One of a short 6 video series I made about it: kzread.info/dash/bejne/gIuWqciAh9qXgco.html

Your voice is so relaxing, and peaceful 🍀🍀 You might record audiobooks. Hugs!!

@Gventures

8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! ❤

Wow! Nice ❣️🇳🇵

I was that time to on this hike and also first time in my live.

Oh very late l am watching your video.For your hard work l subscribed your vlog .Thank you so much for visiting nepal.l hope you enjoyed your trip.visit again.

@Gventures

Жыл бұрын

❤Thank you so much Paras! I absolutely love Nepal and hope I can return one day. I appreciate your support 🥰🥰

Good job , keep it up

@Gventures

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, I will!

Thanks so much, gros merci!

@Gventures

2 жыл бұрын

Merci Lars! ❤❤

This video is extraordinary.

@Gventures

2 жыл бұрын

Wow thanks man!

Loved your hair 😍

Good.

You are absolutely awesome! This is by far the best video that is available here! I want to do this so bad, how many days did you spend to do the trek?

@Gventures

Жыл бұрын

I took me 20 days exactly, but as I mentioned in the video, I moved very slowly. I also took an extra day to sit in a village (Namche Bazar) and do nothing because I wanted to just relax and stare at the Himalayas before walking back down. I made another little series of videos about my trek, if you're interested in watching it, here's the link: kzread.info/dash/bejne/gIuWqciAh9qXgco.html

Very helpful thanks

@Gventures

3 ай бұрын

Thank you! Have a safe and beautiful journey 😊🙏

Thankyou very empathetic

Very informative thanks a lot 💜

@Gventures

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for commenting and your support! This kind of feedback encourages me to continue making videos🥰

Good video. Thank you.

@Gventures

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching and commenting!!!

excellent video, thanks you very much.

@Gventures

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching, I'm glad you found my video helpful! ❤️

This the best possible cheap route to bass camp. Thanks

@Gventures

2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you agree, and thanks so much for watching!!!🥰

very informative video,well done

@Gventures

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Glad I could be of help 😁

@anthonyjohnson8672

2 жыл бұрын

My only dream was dashed 3 years ago through lung damage.only way I could do this trip is with oxygen.envy you so much.so thanks for sharing your trip x

@Gventures

2 жыл бұрын

@@anthonyjohnson8672 Oh my god sorry man that is awful. Really, until one has their health taken away, often we don't appreciate just how much it means. I was forced to leave Vietnam where I was living at the end of 2019 due to health issues and it was soul crushing. I never did find out what was wrong and have residual problems but nothing like it was and so I have continued living my life and hoping the serious problems do not reoccur. I'm grateful that you watch my videos and are able see some of what your health issues have prevented you from experiencing. I wish you a long life and good health.

Even tho i'm going for Gokyo Ri trek, this information is nearly the same, so huge thanks for the info, def plenty of info a lot of other people miss to say. Really informative and insightful, thank you. You look happy in a video and looks like you really enjoyed your time there. Did you ever go back again? Also what camera did you use? Phone camera? Some of the shoots look stunning!

@Gventures

2 жыл бұрын

Oh amazing! I was going to do Gokyo Ri pass and ended up just continuing back down because it had started raining when I was at the path that split😅 I wish I had taken the pass though. And no I sadly haven't returned since but I think about it quite often, and would really love to! Right now I am living in Egypt and making videos out here, but one day I know I will return because Nepal is just such a magical country, the Himalayas are so majestic, there are really no words to describe the splendor and feeling one gets while being there. I used the phone I had at the time (Samsung, can't recall what model) and also my Gopro6. You can tell which one I am using in the shots because the gopro has such a wide angle lens, like coming down from the view point near Namche Bazaar was definitely my gopro. Thank you so much for your kind words, I really appreciate you watching and supporting my channel by doing so! And I can't wait for you to take the trek, it's going to be so incredible, I wish I was there again❤❤❤

Thx for visiting Nepal 🇳🇵🇳🇵❤❤

@Gventures

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for having me, one of my favorite countries in the world ❤❤❤

Wow. Way to go girl. You are my hero. You treated the pups. What a sweetheart you are. What helped you with altitude sickness? I am thinking of doing it this may.

@Gventures

Жыл бұрын

I think the major reason I did not struggle with altitude sickness is that I ascended into the mountains gradually. Meaning I did not fly from a low elevation like Kathmandu to an extremely high altitude like Lukla. I took the bus, which allowed my body to slowly adjust as we drove higher and higher into the Himalayas. I also moved at my own pace as I did not have an end date, so I did not have to rush or push myself. If I felt tired or sick, I would stay and rest another day. Honestly it's hard to know though, it just depends on your body in the end. But moving slowly and letting my body adjust and acclimate definitely helped. There is also medication (diamox) but I barely took that (though that is not recommended). Make sure to do research on take a safe course of action

Exactly what I was hoping to find. The question I has was about the accommodations. I now know I get just hit the trail and not worry about a place to sleep without prior reservations. It looks pretty well marked out and I have a phone with mapping so I dont see the need for a guide to do a hike. Im not completely cheap but we all work hard for our money and if I don't need to pay a tour operator there cut even better. Thanks for the info Cheers

@Gventures

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly right, that's how I went, very unplanned, saved a few villages along my route on my offline maps, and left. Easily found places to sleep each night, it's a popular trek so it's completely doable on your own. I wasn't rushed along by any guide, was able move at my own pace, to stop and do what I wanted when I wanted (take photos, feed the friendly dogs, walk really slow). It was perfect.

@MrDaveB123

2 жыл бұрын

@@Gventures That is absolutely perfect