Leave No Trace on the Everest Base Camp Trail
With rising visitor numbers on Everest trekking routes, the environment is fragile. As a trekker, you have a responsibility to minimize your impact during your Mount Everest expedition.
Plastic waste is a huge issue on the Everest Base Camp trail. Bring a reusable bottle and use purification tablets. This saves the mountains from plastic, a major concern for any Everest expedition.
Carry a small trash bag. Whatever waste you create, carry it back. Do not burn plastic in teahouse stoves; it releases toxic fumes harmful to locals and fellow Everest trekking enthusiasts.
Ask before taking photos of locals. Dress modestly. Respecting the Sherpa culture is as important as reaching the Everest summit view points.
Nepal welcomes you. Return the favor by leaving the Everest trekking trails cleaner than you found them.
