Trek to Everest Base Camp in March

Everest Base Camp Weather and Temperatures in March

March starts the dry season, so there is haze in the lower region. But it will clear up in the mountains. So, You will have a wonderful time on the Everest Base Camp Trek in March. It will be a clear blue sky with shiny, bright mountains in March.

It will be an adorable temperature in March, so it is one of the best times to Trek to Everest Base Camp with a perfect temperature. This month leaves winter behind and welcomes spring, so it will still be a bit colder up there in the Everest Region. The Trek starts from Lukla, So the minimum temperature in Lukla will be 2°C, and the coldest temperature at the Base Camp will be -15°C in March.

EBC Trek Highlights in March

Kalapatthar (5,545m)

Spring is the climbing festival, so many climbers summit Everest in spring. You can see many Colorful Tents in March, which are set up for the summiteers. The Base Camp in March looks like a mini-mountain city with lights in the evening. The massive Khumbu icefall looks impressive from here, which is crossed by the climbers before reaching Camp I from the Base Camp.

Khumbu Glacier

The beautiful Khumbu Glacier is also one of the highlights of the Everest Base Camp Trek in March. It is one of the giant glaciers in the Everest region. The Khumbu Glacier has been extended from 4400 meters to over 7000 meters in altitude. It has ice underneath and has been covered by stones and sand.

Meet lots of Everest climbers.

There are a few hundred Climbers and famous climbing leaders on the way. You can meet them and share your Everest experience during the March EBC Trek.

Walking Through Beautiful Valleys

You Walk through beautiful valleys to reach the Base Camp. First, you follow Dudhkoshi Valley from Phakding up to Phunkitengka, and then Imja Valley after Tengboche until Dingboche. After Dingboche village, you head towards the Khumbu Valley. The first valley has many trees in the lower region, but the upper Two Valleys are open and above the tree line. So you can always see high, snow-capped mountains from the Upper Valleys.

Rewards of Everest Base Camp Trek in March

Trekkers on the Everest trail

Clear Weather and a tolerable temperature

It will be crystal Clear Weather in the Everest Region in March, so you can see beautiful views now. The mountains look bright from the viewpoints and also from the walking trail.

Blooming Flowers

There will be Blooming Flowers in the forest and close to the walking trail in March. Many colorful flowers, including the Nepali national rhododendron, decorate the forest in the Everest Region at this time.

Fewer Chances of Lukla Flight Cancellation

There won't be cloudy and rainy days in March, so there will be Fewer Chances of the Lukla Flight Cancellation at this time. You can get a regularly scheduled flight, but it might be windy during the day.

Meet Lots of friendly trekkers.

It is a busy trekking season, so many Trekkers are on the Everest Base Camp Trekking Trail in March. You can meet many friendly people from different countries and share your experience with them.

Everest Base Camp Trek Challenges in March

There might be some Challenges during the EBC Trek in March. But it may not be a severe difficulty. Altitude sickness, accommodation, a flight to Lukla, traffic, and more challenges are some of the challenges that you might face during the March Everest Base Camp Trek.

Difficulties to Get an Earlier Flight to Lukla

The Lukla Flight tickets were booked in advance a few months earlier because of the high season. Many trekkers try to trek in March because of the nice weather and temperature this month, so the Flight Tickets to Lukla might be reserved a few months earlier for March.

Windy Days

It will be Windy Days in the last hours of March, so the Lukla flight can be affected or wobble during the flight time if it is a late schedule. It may be dusty while walking on the Everest Base Camp trail in March.

Some Snowfalls and haildrops

There might be some Snowfalls in the higher regions and hail in the lower areas in March. Snowfalls can occur at any time of day, but hail drops are most common in the late afternoon.

Crowdy Trail

There are so many trekkers on the trail because of the high season, so the path will be crowded with many people. Many people need a lot of supplies now, so you see so many porters, yaks, Jokpe, and mules for the stores. They might make the Walking Trail more crowded. The crowd can make the walking hours longer.

Accommodation Can be occupied.

There are hundreds of trekkers daily on the Everest Base Camp trail in March, so Getting accommodations in some places can be difficult. Tengboche, Lobuche, and Gorakshep have limited lodges, so accommodations might be occupied in these places quickly.

Altitude Sickness

Altitude Sickness can be a severe challenge on the Everest Base Camp Trek in March. Altitude Sickness is caused by less oxygen in the air and high atmospheric pressure at High Altitudes. It can be perilous, but it is not a sudden thing. You will have known the symptoms earlier. It does not affect all trekkers and might not be a severe problem if you are careful.

Tips for the March Everest Base Camp Trek

• Book Lukla's flight ticket in advance.
• Start the trek earlier in the morning.
• It might be windy with some hail in the lower region, so try to reach the camp around 3 p.m. if you are late.
• Take a windstopper and backpack cover for the day because you will need them if it snows.
• Stand safe if you meet porters, yak, Jokpe, and mules on a narrow surface during the walk.
• Slow walking at a comfortable speed prevents altitude sickness.
• Drink at least 3 liters of clean water and more hot drinks every day.
• Cover your head and ears well if there is a cold wind.
• Use Buff to control dust on the trail.
• Hire a guide and porter.
• Take enough Nepalese rupees.
• Do not go far alone from the camp in the dark.
• Book accommodation for the next day at least one day earlier.
• Do not use any sleeping medication if you cannot sleep well in the mountains.

Equipment for Everest Base Camp Trek in March

Main bag for the trekking equipment

The Everest Base Camp Trek in March will be tolerable, but it will be cold at night and in the morning in the Everest Region. It would be best to have warm Trekking Gear and other essentials for a Trek in March to the EBC.

• Rucksack or Duffel bag for trek equipment
• Daypack for valuables, water bottle, daily snacks, light jacket, and change for the day
• Sun hat and warm hat
• Buff
• Head torch
• Sunglasses
• Sun lotion (SPF 50)
• Long and short-sleeve trekking shirts
• Fleece jacket
• Windproof jacket
• Thermal layer
• Down jacket
• Windproof trouser
• Half and full trekking pants
• Good-quality trekking boots with perfect grips
• Extra shoeless if the boot is old
• A few pairs of trekking socks
• Warm gloves
• Wet napkins
• Moisturizers cream
• Lip balm
• Extra camera battery
• Multi-use power socket
• Battery charging power bank
• NCELL SIM card with Internet data
• Water sandals and sports shoes
• Quick dryer towel
• Trekking poles
• Gaters for legs
• First-Aid kit
• Toiletries

Other Available Trekking Trails in the Everest Region for March

High Passes Treks such as the Everest high pass, Cho La Pass, and Renjo La Pass might have lots of snow at the beginning of March. So, it can be slightly challenging to cross, but the last week of this month should not be a problem.

The Gokyo Valley Trek in March can be an alternative if you do not like a big crowd on the base camp side. The Gokyo Valley Trek can be done on similar days as the EBC. You can enjoy the views of beautiful lakes, glaciers, valleys, and the stunning Everest Himalayas from this region.

If you do not have enough time for Base Camp or are scared of high altitude but are interested in seeing the world's highest mountain, you can go on the Everest View Trek. The Everest Panorama Trek up to Tengboche is the shortest Trekking Package in the Everest Region for March. You can see magnificent views of Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Peak 38, Amadablam, and other high mountains from this Trek.

Short Everest Base Camp Trek in March

Don't you have enough time to follow a regular Everest Base Camp Trekking itinerary in March? Or Don't you want to walk back on the same route you followed on the way up? But you must be interested in reaching the base camp. Well! You have the option to do a Short Everest Base Camp Trek in March.

A Short Trek to Everest Base Camp takes 8 or 9 days, which you can do in March. The helicopter return Trek is the fastest package to the EBC in March. You follow the same itinerary as the regular one from Lukla to the Base Camp, then fly out from Gorakshep directly to Kathmandu on a helicopter after visiting Kalapatthar.

Conclusion

March is the first month of the spring season, and it is a perfect time to Trek to Everest Base Camp. Clear weather and favorable temperatures are the best parts of this month to visit the EBC. Blooming flowers make it more beautiful in the region in March. The decorated Base Camp with lots of colorful tents looks more attractive than usual at this time, so the Everest Base Camp Trek in March can be a once-in-a-lifetime adventure experience for you. Please get in touch with us if you have any questions about the trip.