The Everest Base Camp trek is not only a matter of trekking and enjoying the panoramic, stunning view of the great Himalayas; it is a unique culinary experience flavoured by the high-altitude way of life, the Sherpa people's hospitality, and centuries of tradition. You'll be eating in simple teahouses with limited options as you ascend higher in your trek, but the hospitality offered by the local Sherpa people makes you feel highly comfortable and provides you with the best.
You will be provided with a complete, healthy meal and hot beverages. From the traditional Nepali meal, dal bhat, to international meals such as pasta and pizza, there are ample foods available during the EBC Trek. For hot and cold drinks, hot mountain tea, coffee, Fruit Juice, soups, and purified and hot drinking water will be served to you.
Food options on the EBC Trek
Throughout the EBC Trek, you’ll get a chance to taste authentic Nepali and Sherpa meals. There will be a variety of options up to Namche. As you ascend higher, the food options become limited, but the taste of authentic Himalayan foods makes your stomach and heart happy. And also try Dhido and Sukuti in your EBC trek.
Here is the list of foods you’ll be eating during the EBC Trek:
Breakfast
There will be a variety of options, like
● French toast
● Toast bread with egg and cheese
● Plain toast
● Boiled eggs
● Plain omelettes
● Scrambled eggs
● Fried eggs
● Cheese omelettes
● Tibetan bread
● Pancake with jam or honey
● Apple pancake
● Chocolate pancake
● Cinnamon pancake
● Chapati
● Muesli with hot milk
● Cornflakes with hot milk, etc.
All these varieties may not be available as you ascend the trail, but you’ll be served the best options for breakfast.
Lunch and Dinner
For lunch and dinner, you’ll be eating Dal Bhat, a traditional Nepali meal. It includes a plate of rice, lentils, seasonal vegetables, pickles, curd, salad, and meat. It’s high in energy, endlessly refillable, and vegetarian-friendly. The phrase “Dal Bhat Power, 24 Hour!” is more than just a slogan.
There are many national and international foods available. They are:
● Noodles and Pasta
● Potato
● Momo
● Fried rice Veg or non- options)
● Pasta
● Pizza
● Sandwich
● Spaghetti
● Fried Noodles
● Soup Noodles
● Garlic Soup
● Vegetable soup, etc.
Some other Unique foods available on the EBC Trek
- Sherpa Stew: A kind of soup made with hand-cut noodles, seasonal vegetables, and occasionally yak meat or eggs.
- Garlic Soup: Normally made with crushed garlic, herbs, and sometimes with potato or noodles.
- Butter Tea: Made with fermented yak butter, salt, and black tea leaves, it tastes salty.
- Tsampa Porridge: It is a roasted barley flour mixed with hot water, tea, or milk.
- Aloo Rosti (Potato Pancake): A Swiss-style potato dish prepared in the Himalayas, aloo rosti is prepared using grated potatoes and is generally accompanied by eggs or cheese.
There are vegetarian and vegan items also available during the EBC trek. Inform your agency or guide in advance so that they can arrange the food options for you.
All the food served during the EBC trek is fresh. The local people use locally grown rice, lentils, and vegetables, and cook them over firewood. As you ascend higher, there will be limited options available, so make yourself adjustable.
Drinks
Hydrating yourself is crucial during the EBC Trek. Here are the options for drinks available on the EBC trek:
Varieties of Tea like black, ginger, mint, masala, or milk tea.
● Black coffee or milk coffee.
● Hot lemon, hot chocolate, and hot water.
● Mineral bottled water
● Soft drinks
● Seasonal fruit juice
● Local drinks like chhang (fermented millet beer) and raksi
Generally, as you ascend, the cost of each food and drink gets higher. The energy drinks may cost a little bit more than in Kathmandu or Namche. And avoid drinking alcohol while trekking in high-altitude regions.
Tips for Eating and Drinking on the EBC Trek
● Eating and Drinking Tips on the EBC Trek
● Eat vegetarian food while trekking. They are fresh and locally made and prepared in front of you.
● Consume garlic soup while trekking in the high-altitude region.
● Drink enough water.
● Always carry a water purification tablet or a bottle with a filter fitted to purify your water.
● Consume snacks while trekking. It makes you feel energized immediately if you feel weak while on the trek.
● Limit caffeine and alcohol while trekking in high-altitude regions.
● Stick to high-carb meals.
● Drink hot drinks repeatedly to hydrate and to keep you warm.
To enjoy and make the Everest Base Camp Trek Safe, a good diet and more water intake are the key. Although the dining is all simple, up higher, warm hosts, good food, and special Himalayan flavours make it all worth it. Eat fresh foods, vegetarian if you like, drink fluids all the time, and enjoy every bite to the tallest peak in the world.
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