Everest base camp trek in February: Route safety | Service | Equipment and Tips
Everest base camp trek in February:
February is a post-winter season in Nepal and an ideal time for Everest Base Camp Trekking. The majority of Everest Base Camp trekkers are confused as Everest Base Camp Trek in February is an additional adventure due to winter snow and icy trail. In fact, February brings sun shining days; temperature becomes 10-12 ℃/50-53.6℉ in day time and 0 to -10℃/32-10.4℉ in the night time. Despite this, Mountain Mart Treks provides a four-season down sleeping bag, jacket, fleece Beanie, walking poles, and many more. The Everest Base Camp Trekking route becomes quiet and the landscape is crispy with low humidity and mist. February is the month of transition between winter and spring season in Nepal. Everest Base Camp trek route gets warmer and you would enjoy this trekking because of less heat as March but you can found dusty and muddy trails in March/April. Professional photographers preferred the best time to trek into EBC is February. There is no avalanche and the EBC trek route is absolutely safe and comfortably doable. These are the key reasons - why trek to Everest Base Camp in February? 
Celebration of victory: photo session after successful completion of Everest base camp trek in February
Less Cold and heat:
February is the end of the winter season and, this is the time where the temperature becomes neither hot nor cold, a perfect temperature to Everest Base Camp Trekking. Everest Base Camp Trekkers experience green lush forest to a mesmerizing view of the gigantic Himalayas and astonishing Sunrise and Sunset in February. Trekkers wear regular base-layers and wind jackets while trekking on day time, but every night MMT provides a warm sleeping bag and blanket to make sure you would’ve warm sleep. Additionally, every day you can found a fire chimney at the dining hall and on request, a hot water bag is also provided.
Cloudless Mountain
We expect sunny days in February. Everest Base Camp trail is extremely pleasant walking. EBC trekking trail showcases mesmerizing vista of glorious Himalayas every day as the weather is crystal clear. There is a Fewer chance of a flight cancellation from Kathmandu to Lukla and vice versa, if canceled, easily adjustable for the next day. This domestic flight is key tense in the recommended tourist season; October, November, March, and April. 
Trekkers enjoy trekking in sun shining day of February
Photographer’s ideal time
Many enthusiastic trekkers do not know that Everest Base Camp Trekking in February is the ideal time for nature photographers as you can get mild sun with no mist. Everest Base Camp trekking temperature comes to be warmer than in January and cooler than in March: which is perfect for photography and filming atmosphere. The sunset view of Mighty Everest (8,848m/29,028ft) is stupendous from Kala Pathar (18,192ft) summit. It’s absolutely worth being alone at Everest Base Camp (5,364m/17,600ft) where nobody around you as the high season is full of crowds.
No bugs and Leeches
Everest Base Camp trekking route is a bug, house flies, and leeches free during February which is one of the prime concerns of EBC trekkers. There are also no other possibilities of transmitted disease. 
Trekkers taking a photo with a splendid view of mountains and surrounding
Quiet Route
Everest Base Camp Trekking Route remains crowded during high season: October, November, March, and April. The Everest trekking route in February gets to be quiet as well as more options for domestic flights to Lukla and return, accommodation, and food services. Trekkers even have better opportunities to interact with locals and experience Sherpa tradition, culture, and hospitality.
Low price and quality service
February is called the off-trekking season in Nepal, and the Everest Base Camp Trekking package price decreases, but service quality remains the same or even better. Airline fare, hotel room rate, and food price decreases during off trekking season, i.e. December, January, and February. February travelers get more value than high season travelers. 
Beautiful view of mountains and domestic animal at Everest Base Camp trails
Route safety
There are no possibilities of avalanches in the Everest Base Camp Trekking trail. Travelers experience both green lush forest and snow-covered trails. Mountain Mart Treks Everest Base Camp trekking itinerary tailored by our expert trekking guide who has 25 years plus route experience. There are two rest and acclimatization days before conquering Everest Base Camp (5,364m/17,600ft) which enhances your body condition to up-fit higher elevation.
Equipment
Proper packing and outdoor gear are the most essential things to attempt Everest Base Camp Trekking in February. You can get limited weight into the flight to Lukla and return, hence the right equipment delivers a greater level tip, comfort, and safety. Mountain Mart Treks (MMT) adventure expert has designed a Checklist for your additional knowledge and preparation. .webp)
Potters carrying the essential equipment of trekkers at Everest base camp trek in February
Alternative Trekking Route:
Everest Region has several fascinating shorter to longer trekking trails that are fit for all kinds of travelers; beginners to experience and shorter to longer vacation trekkers. Long treks; likewise Everest Three Passes 19 days and Everest Cho La Passes 18 days are not recommended in February as these passes become frozen with lots of snow bounded. The following Everest treks are comfortably doable in February.
- Everest Short Trek
- Everest View Trek
- Everest Panorama Trek
- Gokyo Lake Trek
Getting there and Away:
The Famous Sherpa village i.e. Lukla is air connected from the historical ancient city Kathmandu. Lukla airport is located on the hillock above the Dudh Koshi River. Fog and turbulent weather is a regular phenomenon in Lukla, this domestic flight can be delayed a few hours and even cancel a day or more. Buffer days are advised to remain on the safe side. The weather issue can happen even in the recommended season - Autumn( October and November), and Spring (March, and April). Kathmandu to Lukla flight is usurpingly reliable for the last 5 years as the weather has brought some changes due to global warming. 
Beautiful view of Mt. Everest at evening time
Events
Trekking in Nepal is a blended fusion of nature, culture, and adventure. Majority Nepalese are Hindus in Nepal. The capital city Kathmandu is a pilgrim of both Hindus and Buddhists. February Nepal traveler entertain two different Hindus festivals; MahaShivarati- the festival of Lord Shiva and the colorful festival ‘Holi’ known as Fagu Purnima Everest Region is home to highland-living people Sherpa and they are influenced by Tibetan Buddhism. They celebrate their New Year festival ‘Lhosar’ in March.
Final Conclusion:
Everest Base Camp Trekking can be done the whole year round safely and comfortably. Nepal trekking tour in February is doubtless the right time for short to medium vacation attraction in the Himalayas. Travelers take the true value of hard-earned money and lifetime remarkable holiday experience. Bring proper gears like warm base layers sets, down jacket, wind jacket, windbreaker trekking trouser, and high ankle boots would be enough while in Everest Base Camp trek in February. The sparkling vista before arriving Everest Base Camp, quite EBC trekking route, cozy Lodges crisp, and clear weather make the Nepal trekking ever memorable. 
Rest Time: Trekkers taking rest at the tea house of Everest Trails in Everest base camp trek in February
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