Everest Base Camp Trek in April

Spring Season is the best time of Nepal to visit Everest Base Camp. And, it starts with the month of April. Thus, most of the trekkers from all over the world prefer Everest Base Camp Trek in April. 

Trekking in Everest during April offers you with bright sunny days with moderate cool nights. Days are longer thus you can reach the destination before dark; also can enjoy and explore the surrounding areas. 

April is one of the peak months of the year. Thus, the trails become packed with trekkers; which also provides you an opportunity to interact and trek with them as well. Besides that, you can ask to trekkers returning from Everest Base Camp Trek about their experiences, views, and scenery.  

Spring is known by the season of Rhododendrons. Throughout the Everest Region especially Sagarmatha National Park fills with bright colorful rhododendrons and magnolias flowers. The colorful and cool atmosphere of these forest gives you inner peace and refreshment. 

The month of April signifies the starting of Everest as well as other peaks expeditions. Therefore, you can see Yaks and Mules carrying heavy loads and climbing to Everest Base Camp. 

Similarly, along the trails, you can experience clear visibility of great snow peaks; which include Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Makalu, Thamserku, Imja Tse and more. Also, the valleys, villages, and hills get alive with newborn leaves and colorful flowers. 

Since, Everest Base Camp Trek in April is one of the peaks and busiest months; you might face problems related to flight, accommodation, etc. But we Nepal Hiking Adventure has serving tourists for a decade now. We have a strong bond with airline operators as well as hotel managers at Everest Region. So, you don’t have to face such problems.  

Weather during Everest Base Camp Trek in April

Most trekkers prefer to trek Everest during April; as it is the driest month of the year. There is no rainfall of monsoon and snowfall of winter. The weather in lower altitudes is warmer and starts to turn into moderate and calming cool as it moves higher. 

Another great aspect of trekking in April is it offers a magnificent clear picture of the World’s Highest Peak, Everest; along with other highest snow peaks throughout the trails. 

Days are warm and dry whereas nights are cool and moderate. 

Following Table illustrates the temperature of Everest Region in April

Top Attraction of Everest Base Camp Trek in April

• Enjoy the scenic mountain flight over the greenery forest, hills, valleys and clouds.
• Explore the wilderness and natural aspect of Sagarmatha National Park.
• Experience the religious and spiritual vibes of Buddhists prayer flags, chortens, mani stones along the trails.
• Excursion around the largest sherpa settlement of Namche Bazaar.
• Traverse around the historical and largest Khumbu monastery of Tengboche.
• Walk across the highest glacier of Nepal i.e. Khumbu Glacier.
• Experience the vibes and scenery of Everest Base Camp.
• Have 360𝆩 panoramic views of complete Himalayan Ranges from Kala Pathar.
• Learn more about Sherpa culture.

Best Everest Region Trekking Routes in April

Besides Everest Base Camp Trek, there are some popular and scenic trekking routes in Nepal. They are;

Everest base camp with Gokyo Ri 

On this adventurous trek, you will trek from the Tenzing Helary Airport  in this trek i.e Lukla. You will get to visit one of the most popular Namche bazaar; along with lifetime sunrise views from Gokyo Ri and Kala Patthar.  

Everest High Pass Trek

This Trek is one of the longest and challenging trekking routes in the Everest Region; as you have to cross three high passes of Everest Region; which are Kongma La Pass(5535m), Cho La Pass(5368m) and  Renjo La Pass (5338m).

Everest View Trek

On this trek, you walk within the Sagarmatha National Park; and can experience the unique and ancient culture of Tamang and Sherpa villages. 

Backpacking for Everest Base Camp Trek in April

Clothing

• Thermal base layer shirts.
• Trekking shirts short sleeve
• Thermal underwear.
• Socks
• Woolen trekking socks.
• Trekking pants and  shorts
• Fleece sweaters
• Sandals

Extra

• Wind/rainproof jacket and pants
• Down jacket
• Woolen beanie to keep warm and hat or cap for sun protection
• Woolen Gloves
• Trekking boots.
• Headlamp
• Extra Batteries
• Cameras 
• Sleeping bag
• Sunglasses and Suncream
• First Aid 

Toiletries

• Foot powder
• Toilet paper
• Shampoo
• Soap
• Quick-drying towel
• Toothbrush and paste
• Facewash
• Deodorants

If you are on the way to Everest Base Camp Trek in April; then please visit or contact us. We are ready to plan your trip and make it your lifetime memorable events.