Everest base camp trek in March: Weather, Tips, Events, Difficulty and Packing list
Everest base camp trek in March:
Wouldn’t you be thrilled to stride in warm sunny day scented with blooming floras?
Trekking to Everest base camp in march (or Everest base camp trek in march) is here to offer you the most amusing trek experience. March is the month where spring season starts. In this season everything revitalizes to a new life. Nacked dried forests transfigure to green lush jungles, flowers bloom, the fragrance of wile plants twirl in the air, and nature is absolutely painted with diverse colors. When mountains allure with enormous snow in the winter, frozen lakes melt to turquoise green boasting the awe-inspiring depth and charm. So march is the perfect month for you to trek in the Himalayas. As a leading adventure tour operator in Nepal, we assure you that your trek will be unique and memorable.
Trekkers successfully completed Everest base camp trek in march
Weather
In the month of March, a transition from the winter season to spring season occurs. It also called Bashant Ritu in Nepal. In this season the temperature of the region is warmer in the day time (i.e.Everest base camp temperature in March is almost 7 degrees), while in night and morning it decreases to minus zero (i.e. almost -7 to -12). Rain is low in march with almost clear skies and really low humidity. This means that the Everest base camp weather in march is the finest weather condition where you can experience a good and clear view of the mountain. In this season you can also able to view the snow-capped breathtaking sceneries of the Himalayas. In the early days of the march, you can encounter the occasional snow showers at a higher elevation. This makes the real adventure of trekking into the Himalayas. But the temperature in the base camp area is pretty unpredictable. 
Trekkers passing through snowy road heading towards EBC
Tips
First of all, you need to start your trek early in the morning is the best idea because the days are short in the march. It also helps to reach the destination before the evening. Trekking almost 6 to 8 hours is not an easy task. You need a regular break to reach your destination. That’s why you need to start your trek in the early morning is necessary.
Before the beginning of any trek, preparation is most important. The weather in the Everest region is cold in the morning and night. So you can wear a layer of the cloths so that you can add or remove your clothes based on the weather condition.
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Regular acclimatization and hydration
Acclimatization is a must essential needs in the high altitude trek of the Everest Base Camp. The trekkers also need to drink water to hydrate regularly to cope with altitude sickness. The process of acclimatization slowly increases the level of oxygen in your body. It also helps you to adapt to high altitude conditions faster. Hydrating regularly maintains your body temperature as well as the oxygen level in your body. This helps you to get more advantages in your trek.
In the trekking season, it is hard to find a lodge and tea houses in the trekking trails. This affects your trekking experience. To get rid of these problems you must select your itinerary and book as early as possible to secure your place..webp)
Potters carrying the goods of trekkers toward Everest base camp
Events
In the Everest region, there are primarily Tibetian Buddhists in culture as well as in religion. In March there are various festivals that are come from Hindu traditions, so are not widely celebrated in the mountains. However, if you plan to travel to Nepal in the month of March, you can experience one of the following festivals in Kathmandu before or after your trek. Nepali festivals follow the lunar calendar, they are celebrated using tithi, not in the actual date, so some festivals that fall in March in one year may be in April or February the next. The festivals that usually fall in March are:
- Holi: This is the festival of color. In this festival water and color, the powder is thrown between the people or group in celebration.
- Maha Shiva Ratri: This is one of the greatest festivals of Hindu. In this festival, people worship god Shiva. This festival people are fasting the whole day and celebrated at night. On this day, thousands of sadhus (Hindu holy men) are gathered to worship Lord Shiva at Pashupatinath Temple (which is one of the UNESCO world heritage sites) Kathmandu Nepal.
- Ghode Jatra: This is the festival only celebrated at Kathmandu Valley. This is the festival of a horse where the Nepal Army performs horse races at the Tundikhel.
Other popular treks in the Everest Region are:
Gear
March is the month of the spring season, in this month the days are warm and clear and this is the favorable season for trekking. So the packing list must include the right gears, items, and gadgets according to the month. Please follow the link to know Everest Base Camp Packing List for March.
Difficulty
Everest base camp trek is the dream trekking destination of trekkers. In this trek, if you prepare perfectly for your trekking, then you will be successful to reach the Everest base camp. To reach EBC you need to take a short flight from Kathmandu to Lukla. 
The group of trekkers heading toward their destination in Everest base camp trek
The flight is normally scheduled before 12 pm. Sometimes the flight is delayed due to frequent change of the climate of Lukla. But don’t worry flight is scheduled after the climate is favorable for the flight or is scheduled for the next day. In the Everest base camp trek, the average walking period for trekkers is 5 to 7 hrs per day. But if you are uncomfortable with this situation you can choose Luxury Everest Base Camp Trek with Helicopter Return or Everest Base Camp Luxury Trek. Everest base camp trekking is the high altitude trek (5364 m high). So there is the risk of high altitude sickness. If you have travel insurance, then you don’t need to worry about, there is the facility to chartered the helicopter for rescue in case of emergency.
Conclusion
Everest base camp trek in March is once in a lifetime opportunity for the trekkers like you. Perfect weather, clear blue skies with the wildflower, and greenery provide a pleasant trekking experience. The snow-capped mountains are one of the major attractions of the trek. The bustling, vibrant atmosphere of the tea houses, lodges along the trail will enthrall you. All in all, the exciting Everest base camp trek in March (EBC trek in march) is an excellent adventure for all travel enthusiasts who love to get lost in the tranquility of nature. Please contact us for any queries. Do you like this blog? Please feel free to provide your suggestion.
