Everest Trek Without Guide

Everest Base Camp Trek being very popular region one can trek solo, as there are lots of fellow trekkers through out the trail. It is well developed and in most of the part there is mobile reception. Trail is well marked and extremely good even at the elevation of five thousand meter from sea level. One need to obtain FIT TIMS Card from Kathmandu where as Sagarmatha National Park Entry Permit can be collected directly from Monjo, i.e. Park Headquarter. Altitude is a major obstacle for Everest Base Camp Trek so if you are going Everest Trek Without Guide then you must have proper insurance, always leave your information to hotel where you stay in Kathmandu as well as inform your embassy and your insurance service providers before you leave. If you are going for some high passes in Everest region then it is not recommended to go single as famous Chola Pass in Everest is technically danger and in worse weather condition it is very hard to identified the trail when covered by snow. Similar is the case of Renjo La Pass and Khongma La Pass.  Always trek with friend or guide and try to follow some other groups.

Moonrise over the Mount Everest, as seen from Kalapatthar during Everest Base Camp Trek

However there are some other trekking regions in Nepal, which are not allowed to trek single without guides. Manaslu Trek is the best example, as you cannot go for Manaslu Trek Without Guide. Try to trek in a group and with friend. Local expertise is best way to explore Khumbu Valley. Try to elongate your vacation and explore Gokyo Lake further to Chola Pass and Everest Base Camp with or without guide.