Nepal experiences hot and wet summers (June-September) followed by chilly and dry winters (December-February). The best seasons for this trek are autumn (October-November) and spring (March-May). The weather is relatively steady during these months, and the temperature is perfect for long walks. No rain clouds obscure the view of the mountains, allowing you to get the most out of the trip. The start of autumn and tail end of spring is also the best time to witness the wilderness teeming with life. Dashain and Tihar festivals in the autumn and Dumji festivals in the spring also add further life to the region.

EBC Trek offers many dishes such as Nepali dal bhat, Indian, Continental, and Chinese soups. Most tea houses also sell cookies, sweets, and other snacks. Likewise, Namche has some unique pubs, bakeries, and restaurants to explore. There is also an Irish pub there and many German bakeries. During the trek, you will stay at a tea house, the facilities and quality of which will vary depending on the altitude. Hotels in the lower altitudes typically offer comfortable accommodations with electricity, commodes, Wi-Fi, and hot showers.

The trek is most enjoyable in spring and autumn, from March-May and September - November, respectively. The temperatures are optimal and clear skies offer the best views. Trekking is possible in the winter and rainy season, but it is better not to do it because there may arise many complications. Winter is from December to February and the rainy season is from June to August. The trek is also doable in the winter and rainy seasons, but better not to undertake this trek. Winters occur between December and February, and the rainy season occurs between June and August. It is because winters have lots of snow and fog, and extreme rain makes for slippery roads in the rainy season. The rainy season also has the added risk of flight cancellation at Lukla which is already the world's most dangerous airport.

The EBC Trek can be started without any prior hiking experience. However, the climb is challenging; you will go up and down continuously for 5 to 6 hours daily. As we ascend to the highest altitude of 5,545 m, altitude sickness is a real chance of occurrence.

Water for personal hygiene is readily available during the walk. For drinking water, you should bring purification pills or a LifeStraw. The toilet is simple but clean, and water showers are available at a low price. As mentioned above, low oxygen levels and air pressure make altitude sickness very likely. So, avoid excessive drinking, stay hydrated, and give yourself plenty of time to acclimatize. Kunde village has a hospital, and Pheriche has a clinic.

The Everest Base Camp trek typically takes about 12-14 days to complete, depending on the route and pace of the trekker.

The Everest Base Camp trek difficulty can be graded as a challenging trek and requires a good level of physical fitness. The trail involves several steep ascents and descents and reaches an altitude of up to 5,500m at Kalapatthar, which can be challenging for some people. High altitude, combined with rugged terrain, can make the trek challenging, and it is important to properly acclimatize to avoid altitude sickness.

The best time to do Everest Base Camp Trek is during the dry seasons of September to November and March to May. These months offer the best weather conditions for trekking, with clear skies and warmer temperatures.

It is not strictly necessary to hire a guide or porter for the Everest Base Camp trek, but it is highly recommended. A guide will have local knowledge of the route and the best places to stop along the way, and can also provide information about the culture and history of the region. A porter can help to carry your gear, which can be helpful if you are not accustomed to carrying a heavy load over long distances.

Trekking to Everest Base Camp is generally considered safe, as long as proper precautions are taken and done during the trekking season of Everest Base Camp. It is important to be in good physical shape and to acclimatize properly to the high altitude. It is also important to follow the guidance of your guide and to be prepared for the challenges of trekking in a remote mountain region. 

The altitude of the Everest Base Camp is 5,364m. The highest altitude the trekkers trek through while trekking to Everest Base Camp is in Kalapathar at 5,545m.

No, the Everest Base Camp trek does not require a permit as it does not lie in the Restricted areas assigned by the Department of Immigration but Trekkers have to pay the local government to hike the trail. But trekkers must pay a permit to enter Sagarmatha National Park. The permit for the National park costs about NPR.3000 for Foreign Nationals and NPR.1500 for SAARC Nationals.

Everest Short Trek is an ideal alternative to the Everest Base Camp trek for trekkers who want to enjoy most of the things that Everest Base Camp has to offer adventurously, naturally, and culturally but with Moderate difficulty.