In this podcast episode of Expert Talk with Bhavya Desai, we journey alongside Niklesh Malkani on his trek to the Everest Base Camp.

From the preparation to challenges, Niklesh shares what this journey unfolded and how it tested his limits and shaped his perspective.

Tune in for an inspiring tale of resilience, determination, and the breathtaking beauty of the world’s highest peak!

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00:00 - What’s coming up?
01:18 - About our guest
02:19 - Bhavya x Niklesh beings
04:40 - The preparation behind climbing Everest Base Camp
09:25 - Do boys make spontaneous plans?
12:30 - Number of days of trekking to Everest Base Camp
17:00 - Fitness and the preparation for climbing
21:30 - How disciplined do you need to be in fitness for trekking?
29:30 - Packing Checklist
31:50 - Reality check
33:30 - Level of support do you get from guides, how to choose one
37:00 - You can make your own tour package after reviewing
38:00 - Unforeseen things on the trip.
40:00- Stories from the trip
43:20 - Vaishno Devi vs Everest Base Camp
45:40 - Showering during treks
47:40 - Essentials you need to carry
50:40 - Rented boots
53:00 - Toughest leg of the trek, why?
54:40 - “Nepali flat” terrain
56:00 - How long do you walk a day?
56:20 - Meals
57:090 - How cheap, but gets expensive
59:00 - How does the day look like
1:01:35 - Best time to do EBC, when does the sunset
1:03:00 - How are the hotels/rooms?
1:05:40 - Recovering your muscles
1:06:40 - Medical Support - get insurance!
1:08:20 - Did you ever want to give up?
1: 09:10 - First time he did a headstand
1:11:00 - First time seeing Mt. Everest
1:12:20 - Can you see Mt. Everest from EBC?
1:14:20 - Are there ropes & harnesses?
1:14:40 - Leh Ladakh vs EBC acclimatization
1:15:50 - Reaching EBC - the experience
1:19:00 - “Everest traffic”
1:20:00 - Is the crowd annoying?
1:21:40 - Sherpas are tough
1:22:40 - Is coming down harder than climbing up?
1:24:20 - Family support
1:27:30 - Do you have a mobile network?
1:28:30 - Top 5 Risks
1:31:40 - Cost
1:33:50 - Looking back at the journey
1:35:00 - Final words

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