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Neha…I just believe that somehow the universe got us together..look at us now. See you in Annapurna next

Ya it’s amazing to see that culture and now they’re spreading that awareness

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Hi Alex, thank you so much for such kind words. Means a lot to me..I’m so glad you enjoyed the video. Idk you, but I hope to meet you in the mountains someday. Good luck for your island peak journey!

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Yeah the weather is usually very clear at this time. Probably the best time to trek in the year. You will get snow in the second half of December and January

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Akdam. Have started training.

Can only imagine how much more beautiful it must’ve been back then

Namaste Mario, so glad you and your family enjoyed the video. Himalayas truly are awe-inspiring. Hope to see your videos too. Cheers!

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Man, this means so much to me! I hope I can climb and trek enough. Thank you

Thank you Bonu :)

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Hi Chen, so glad you liked the video! To answer you, yes you can trek in the first half of December where the lodges and cafés are still open. But towards the end of December, most of the people come down to Lukla or Kathmandu, from the higher altitudes so it will be difficult to find lodges that provide the needed resources and facilities. But since you’re going with a guide, they’d arrange for accommodations, although the options will be limited. But that shouldn’t be a major problem. 2. Secondly, it gets extremely cold in January and end of December. It starts snowing as well so the 3 passes and gokyo lakes(which maybe frozen) and the trail towards Gorakshep and EBC gets covered with snow and ice that makes it very hard to navigate. It’s almost inhuman to stay in those conditions in that altitude, which is primarily the reason why the Sherpa community come down to lower altitudes during extreme winter conditions. Considering you’re taking your mom with you, you’ll have to be mindful of her physical capabilities.. otherwise, it shouldn’t be an issue if you think she can withstand the conditions. 3. Therefore, if you’re planning to do the EBC and 3 passes trek, I’d suggest you start in the last week of November and continue till mid December. The entire duration of the trek will vary between 12-18 days, depending on your speed and acclimatisation level. I think you’ve chosen the perfect time to travel but just start a bit earlier to be on the safer side. The views are spectacular during this time..probably the best time to travel, with not many people on the trail. You’ll literally find a handful of groups travelling in December so you’d have the trails and the surrounding beauty of the mountains all to yourself. Hope this helps you. Have a great day! :)

Hello, sorry for the late response. You typically don’t need a travel insurance but you do need your health insurance which covers accidents or injuries related to mountaineering

@@paloma_mitra Thanks zillions for the reply.

Thank you so much for your kind words, Sir. Firstly, it would have been amazing if you could’ve done the trek on your own but as per the rules of the Nepalese government, solo trekking has been banned. So you will have to book a professional guide. Secondly, there are many benefits of hiring a local guide as they’ll arrange for the trek permits, accommodations and food etc..most importantly they’ll ensure you don’t get altitude sickness. So do hire a guide and you can choose to not hire a porter and do the trek on your own might and willpower by carrying your own backpack through and through. It’ll be challenging but worth the effort. The feeling of satisfaction will be unparalleled. Since I went in December, I had to carry some extra layers but roughly the bag pack should weigh between 10-12kgs. Hope this helps :) Do reach out for further queries. Thanks

thank you for detailed reply. before I add anything, since you have a course in mountaineering I expected more videos from you. Hope you have climbed your fav ama dablam peak by now. in Sagarmatha national park, the guide rule does not apply. I have acquaintances who have climbed solo last year and have studied the rules for same personally to make it doubly sure. I have noted your suggestions and will delve over it very seriously. of all concerns, permit and accommodations frankly in that region is not a concern. my concerns are : strength to carry my backpack, ams and evacuation. I am working on first two very rigorously Also, just to add here ma'am the thrill of climb to ebc lies (for me) in solo without porter/guide. I would do guided tour to a technical peak like stok kangri or friendship peak. I thank you once again for your guidance. do raise any red flags which you can think of. @@paloma_mitra

@@ravisampat yeaa undoubtedly doing this on your own would be breathtaking and EBC trail is well laid out. Navigating it won’t be a problem at all..but yes, the bag weight, endurance and AMS is something you will have to train for..because although the trek isn’t technical, it is quite an arduous journey.. But so so glad to know you’re aiming for friendship peak and others. I’ve done Friendship peak and Mt Deo Tibba. Plan to climb a few more 6000ers before embarking on my favourite mountain :)

Please share shorts and videos. I loved your presentation. As for me ebc is pushing my limits. I am not sure of 6000 plus technical climbs. cheers and all the best. @@paloma_mitra

@@ravisampat thank you so much sir! Again, wishing you all the best! Do let me know after your successful journey to EBC :)

Hey! Thank you.. i went in the first week of December. One of the best times to trek, if you’re planning to go

@@paloma_mitra Thanks Paloma Nepal 🇳🇵 is my next trip. ✈️

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That’s so thoughtful of you, sir. I’m sure with the right guidance and training, she will be able to achieve newer heights

Hi Domenic..thanks a lot for showing your support and liking the video. I started this trek on the 1st of December and it takes around 2 weeks to complete the trek with acclimatisation days. If you’re doing the 3 passes it’ll probably take a couple days more. So you should be done by the third week of December which is perfect and probably the best time for you to return. Most locals and the high mountain community make their way down to Kathmandu or Lukla to avoid the unbearable cold temperatures, so you’ll find very few lodges and services towards the end of December. So if possible, try and finish the trek before the 20th of December. It gets pretty pretty cold as well, so do prepare well mentally and physically 😅 Cheers!

I.m actually starting my trek in Jeri which is the traditional starting point for this trek. Originally I was going to start in Lukla but decided against it. By going this extra distance + doing the 3 passes I will plan to start in the 3rd wk of Nov which will roughly line me up with yr dates for the classic EBC trek but obviously my 3 passes & Gokyo means I wont be getting back until 3rd wk of Dec. You were so blessed with blue skies but the price u pay is the cold which dosent bother me. Hats off to u once more for your effort & persistence & of course yr beautifully edited vid...happy travels Paloma...🙂

@@domenicclohessy9684 oh yes, Jiri is the most authentic/ traditional route. So yes, you’ll need atleast a week more.. good luck with your trek! Hope to see some videos from you as well! Cheers!

It depends on a lot of factors like the agency you choose and porter cost, which season you plan to go in. I went in winter so the cost was a bit lower since it’s an off season. And I went through a local agency. In my case the total trek cost was INR 30,000 (excluding food, water, charging and other miscellaneous expenses.) This cost includes your flight to and fro KTM-Lukla-KTM, permits and passes, accommodation. You must carry an additional INR 20,000 for the expenses mentioned above like food, hot water etc. Tipping is highly recommended for the porters and guides as that is their only source of income and it requires almost inhuman labour to do their job. So it’s recommended to tip 15%of your trek cost or more. That’s upto you and your capability. No hard and fast rule as such. Hope this helps :)

Hi Eranda..surely, just dm on my Instagram @paloma_mitra and I’ll share all the details

Otherwise you can just look up Actual Adventures, Himalayan Wonders, 8k expeditions etc. they’re based in Thamel, Kathmandu. But I’d suggest you go through the local guide/ Sherpa. It’ll be beneficial and economical for you as well as them :)

Otherwise you can just look up Actual Adventures, Himalayan Wonders, 8k expeditions etc. they’re based in Thamel, Kathmandu. But I’d suggest you go through the local guide/ Sherpa. It’ll be beneficial and economical for you as well as them :)

Hi Tapio..appreciate your feedback..Ofcourse the porters should get a decent salary but more often that not, that is not the case. I agree it should be minimum 15% of the trek cost,as tips, but you one can be generous in cash or kind, it’s upto the customer. And yeah, I wish we went via the route you suggested. Also wanted to do the three passes. Hopefully, will return again and go through the village of Phortse :)