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Three months is enough if you already hike regularly. Six months if you're starting from zero — and a peer-reviewed trekker study suggests the…
By Laxman Rawal · Jul 28, 2026
If you already hike or exercise regularly, three months of focused training is enough to prepare for Everest Base Camp. If you're starting from a sedentary baseline, give yourself the full six. That's the real answer — not a marketing minimum, but the range…
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What this means for you Train for 3—6 months depending on your starting point — that part is standard advice for good reason. But before you book, ask any agency exactly how many acclimatization days are built into the schedule. A compressed 8—10 day…
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