Climb to Camp III on Everest

Hike to Camp III on Everest is the most adventurous trek for those who love mountaineering. The North face of Everest, above the ice-clad realm of Camp III, unveils the view of mesmerizing mountain panoramas as the the wind-blown snowflakes of the North Col, the enormous rock hanging on Everest’s Northeast Ridge and most astounding of all, the instantly recognizable rock summit of Everest. The top of the world is on an eye catching sight—and it is, only a little more than 8,000 feet above the high point of our trek. The peculiar world of Camp III at 21,100 feet is the closest destination for the non climbers to get the experience of the trek to the roof of the world.

This legendary route up the North Face of Mount Everest was pioneered in the 1920s by British mountaineer George Mallory, who said he wanted to climb Everest “because it is there.” Mallory and his friend who were last seen above Camp IV on June 6, heading toward the summit, disappeared into the mists of the history. The legend of Mallory and Irvine has remained one of mountaineering’s mysterious narratives, and the question of whether they died while still on the ascent or after having reached the summit has intrigued mountaineers for 90 years. Howeever, in 1999, an American expedition led by Conrad Anker located Mallory’s body below Everest’s Northeast Ridge.

You will be accommodated in Hotel Encounter Nepal or a similar category’s hotel in Kathmandu; and basic tea houses/guest houses during the trek when trekking with Black Diamond Expedition. On most Everest Treks, the tea houses or lodges serve rooms on a twin-sharing basis with an attached bathroom and hot shower facilities. Single-supplement rooms are served with an extra charge of USD 495. However, it may be difficult to get one at higher points or during peak season trekking. Some of the tea houses in this trekking region in both lower and higher elevations may have shared bathrooms and toilet facilities. We always make sure to book you the best possible accommodation at Everest Base Camp. 

Your meal plan in Kathmandu includes breakfast, lunch and dinner. During the trek a three-course meal will be served. The tea house where we spend an overnight will serve us a balanced diet for breakfast and dinner whereas lunch is taken at one of the tea houses on the way to our next destination. Black Diamonds has also prepared a special Welcome and Farewell dinner for the guests following a cultural performance.

The best seasons for trekking to the Everest Base Camp are Autumn (Sept to Dec) and Spring (March to May). The weather is sunny and warm making the views outstanding in these seasons. The weather condition is the primary issue during the Winter (Jan to Feb) season for trekking to Everest Base Camp. The region offers a freezing cold during winter. Just opposite to this, EBC trek gets affected by monsoon during Summer/ rainy season (June to August). 

While trekking to the high-altitude Everest area, it is essential to pack necessary items wisely. You should make sure not to overpack because you will be trekking through rough terrain at high altitudes, and it will be challenging to carry all your belongings while trekking. Therefore, you should be careful and selective when packing, focusing only on the necessary items. Some of the essential items to pack include:

Sun hat & sunglasses
Base layer
Insulating layer
Gloves
Trekking poles
Trekking Boots

For a detailed list of what to pack, check out our comprehensive Everest Base Camp Trek packing list.