Dal Bhat Power: A Foodie's Guide to Everest Trekking

What to Eat for Energy on Your Everest Expedition

The Fuel of the Himalayas

There is a saying on the trails: 'Dal Bhat Power, 24 Hour'. Food in the mountains is diverse, but eating the right things is crucial for energy during your Mount Everest expedition or base camp trek.

Dal Bhat: The Staple

Dal (lentil soup), Bhat (rice), Tarkari (curried veg), and Achar (pickle). It is balanced, rich in carbs, and energizing. It is the most economical meal you can buy during Everest trekking.

Dal Bhat for Everest Trekking Energy
Western Menus on the Trail

Teahouses offer pizza and pasta. Garlic Soup is highly recommended for altitude adaptation during your Everest summit approach. Porridge is a classic trekker breakfast.

Meat and Water Safety

Avoid meat higher up on Everest trekking trails. Animals are slaughtered in valleys and carried up. Stick to a vegetarian diet. Always purify your water to stay healthy for your Everest expedition.

Eat Big

You burn huge calories during Everest trekking. Don't diet. Enjoy the apple pie in Namche or the chocolate cake. You earned it.