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Sleep at Everest Base Camp Trek

Trek to the base camp of the world’s highest mountain and sleep at Everest Base Camp [5,364m/17,559ft]. Stay overnight at Everest base camp with the Everest expedition team and get a peek into the lives of climbers while confronting the highest peak in the world and numerous peak surrounding your very presence.

Highlights

A night in the confines of the Himalayas at Everest Base Camp

A peek into the lives of climbers at base camp

Trek to the Everest Base Camp and Kalapathar for scintillating views of himalayan range.

Explore the rich biodiversity of the enchanting Sagarmatha National Park

Trek to the base camp of the world’s highest mountain (Mt. Everest) and sleep overnight at Everest base camp confronting the highest peak in the world. Numerous peaks surrounding your very presence, the warm breath of your nose also turns misty telling you are amidst the Himalayas. Views of jagged peaks blanketed by snow as in a fairytale and a chance to spend the night in this dreamland. Of sublime excitement are the experiences offered by the Sherpa villages and culture while on the trek. These are what make our Sleep at Everest Base Camp trip one of the most exclusive adventure trekking.

Itinerary Overview

Everest base camp overnight trek starts with your arrival in Kathmandu and a sightseeing tour of UNESCO World Heritage sites in this beautiful city. The warmth of this city will fade as you catch a scenic mountain flight to Lukla with guaranteed cool weather and a gorgeous landing at an exciting airport. The beautiful Himalayas expose themselves as you begin on a trail to Phakding.

In no time the journey begins to entice you with striking views of vast valleys and glimpses of snowcapped peaks including Kusum Khangkaru (6367m) and Thamserku (6603m). Namche Bazaar is a major tourist hub and a stop for acclimatization. Enjoy glorious views of Mount Everest (8848m) from Namche as you saunter through thickets of rhododendron and pine trees onto the spiritual hub of the Khumbu region- Dingboche, Pangboche, and Tengboche.

A trek during the spring season, the blooming season for floras including rhododendron, will colour the hills red and the bliss of toiling through the trail is second to none. And then the colourful aura turns stark and barren with nothing in contrast but crystal snow which engulfs a strenuous rocky terrain.

The stops at Gorakshep and Kalapatthar are for the exquisite views of the Himalayas. Nothing stands between you and Mount Everest (8848m), Nuptse (7861m), Lhotse (8414m), Pumori (7165m), and Khumbutse (6636m) among others. Top it off with a night among these gigantic wanders of the world with nothing but the sparkling sky as the roof. Hopefully, this moment will be your nirvana.

What makes Everest base camp overnight trek different?

Unlike the standard Everest Base Camp Trek which takes you to the Everest base camp and retraces back to Gorekshep for overnight, Everest Expeditions Nepal offers you this once in a lifetime opportunity to trek to the base camp of the world’s highest mountain and sleep at Everest base camp.

Stay overnight at the Everest base camp for 1 night. Boasting an experienced lineup of professionals and having served the tourism industry for more than 30 years, we request you to give us an opportunity to make your visit worthwhile.

Is this trek for you?

Our sleep at Everest base camp trek is a total of 16N/17 days trip with 12N/13 days on trek including one night at Everest base camp [5,364m/17,559ft] on tented camping. The trek is physically challenging due to trekking at higher altitudes for longer days and the maximum elevation you gain is [5,545m/18,193ft] at Kalapathar.

No previous experience of trekking at a higher altitude is required but you should be comfortable walking 6-8 hours per day and adaptable to high altitude conditions. Our itinerary is designed keeping every aspect in mind such as well-paced walk, acclimatization, good campsites, etc

Itinerary

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Day 01 - Arrival in Kathmandu [1,350m/4,430ft]
Arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, Nepal. Upon completing the visa formalities and collecting your luggages in the airport, kindly proceed to the exit of the arrival hall. Your trip leader will await you just outside the arrival hall and will escort you to your hotel in Kathmandu. Please look out for a placard of Everest Expeditions Nepal at the exit of arrival hall. Welcome drinks will be served and after you’ve refreshed, your trek leader will brief you about your trip in the lobby of your hotel in the evening. Get familiar with your surroundings by taking a walk down the street and at eventide relish a welcome dinner at typical Nepalese restaurant.
- Meal: Dinner
- Accommodation: Hotel
Day 02 - Exploration of Kathmandu and trek preparation [1,350m/4,430ft]
Your arrival is followed by a sightseeing tour of the Capital city of Nepal. With two of the most famous UNESCO World Heritage sites on the itinerary, start off with a tour of Boudhanath. Then take a short trip to Pashupatinath. This is a famous Hindu shrine flocked by devotees from Nepal and India. Overnight stay at a hotel in Kathmandu.
- Meal: (B)
- Accommodation: Hotel
Day 03 - Fly to Lukla and trek to Phakding [2,600m/8,531ft]
Wake up early in the morning and leave from the hotel at approx 5 am to catch a flight to Lukla. Flight times are generally scheduled for early morning and the exact airport time will be announced a day earlier.

At Lukla, we are immediately overcome by the scale of the massive peaks that surround the village but this is only an indication of what is to come. After meeting the crew, we head up the Dudh Koshi Valley on a well-marked trail and then stay overnight in Phakding.

Overall elevation gain tonight from previous night: 1,250m/4,100ft
- Meal: (B,L,D)
- Accommodation: Teahouse/Lodge
- Trekking Hours: 3-4 hrs
Day 04 - Trek to Namche Bazar [3,450m/11,319ft]
Heading up the trail, you cross a pine forest along the Dudh Koshi River and valley. Moving over to the other side of this river at Bengkar continue to Monjo. Striking views of Kusum Kanguru (6367m) and Thamserku (6603m) blow you away as you arrive at Jorsalle which is the gateway to Sagarmatha National Park. Crossing the pristine Dudh Koshi, a steep ascent in the final stretch will land you at the hub of Khumbu, Namche Bazaar. Overnight stay at Namche.
- Meal: (B,L,D)
- Accommodation: Teahouse/Lodge
- Trekking Hours: 6-7 hrs
Day 05 - Rest and acclimatization day [3,450m/11,319ft]
Acclimatizing to drastic gain in altitude, you take this day off the main trail to wander around the beautiful town of Namche Bazaar. This town is home to a Sherpa Museum that houses relics from the Sherpa community, natives of the Himalayas. Popular is a hike up to Hotel Everest View for a splendid vista of Mount Everest (8848m). Stop at the local market of Namche to stock up on comfort foods or other essentials for the rest of this trek. Overnight stay at Namche.
- Meal: (B,L,D)
- Accommodation: Teahouse/Lodge
- Trekking Hours: 3-4 hrs
Day 06 - Trek to Deboche [3,720 m/12,205ft]
Back on the trail, you set out for Debuche past Tengboche. This along with the banks of the Dudh Koshi river, we head upstream accompanied by magnificent views of the Himalayas. The trail climbs steeply to Tengboche where you get a chance to visit the Tengboche Monastery. The final stretch of the trail for this day descends cutting past lush green forest as you arrive at Debuche. Overnight stay at Debuche.
- Meal: (B,L,D)
- Accommodation: Teahouse/Lodge
- Trekking Hours: 6-7 hrs
Day 07 - Trek to Dingboche [4,412m/14,475ft]
The day starts with a crossing of Imja Khola River as you head off to Dingboche. With great views of plummeting valleys and rising Himalayas, trek along the west bank of Imja Khola past Orso on the trail to Pangboche. Crossing past settlements of Himalayan natives you get varying glimpses of Mount Taboche (6367), Pokalde (5806m), and Nuptse (7861m). Trailing past rhododendron and birch forest, a couple of hours takes you to Dingboche. Overnight stay at Dingboche.
- Meal: (B,L,D)
- Accommodation: Teahouse/Lodge
- Trekking Hours: 6-7 hrs
Day 08 - Acclimatization hike to Nagartsang Peak [5,083m/16,625ft]
Another pit-stop, off the main trail, we take the day to acclimatize to yet another significant gain in altitude. Choose to take a rest after a hectic couple of days on the trail or venture for a hike up the Nagartsang peak (5,083m/16,625ft). It is a good exercise to keep you active. Atop the peak is a Buddhist recluse. Feel the breath of cool air freshening you up accompanied by great 360° views of the region. Descend back to Dingboche to spend the night.
- Meal: (B,L,D)
- Accommodation: Teahouse/Lodge
- Trekking Hours: 3-4 hrs
Day 09 - Trek to Lobuche [4,910m/16,109ft]
The day arrives as you finally get a taste of snow while targeting Lobuche. Taking the main trail of Everest Base Camp, rise above the vast valley past Mount Cholatse (6335m) and Taboche (6367m) by your side. Dughla is a pit stop where you cross Khumbu River onto the lateral moraine of Khumbu glacier. Skirting along the foot of the glacier arrive at Lobuche. Overnight stay at Lobuche.
- Meal: (B,L,D)
- Accommodation: Teahouse/Lodge
Day 10 - Trek to Gorekshep [5,140m/16,864ft]
The day starts with a trek past a fine crevasse between the lateral moraine of a glacier and a mountain. Then a gradual climb will take to Changri Nup Glacier. The undulating terrain takes you on a whirlwind of a walk. Descending slightly in the final stretch, you land in a barren setting with a sandy moraine and a cluster of lodges amidst the jagged rocky terrain surrounded by mammoth mountains. This is Gorakshep where you’ll spend the night.
- Meal: (B,L,D)
- Accommodation: Teahouse/Lodge
- Trekking Hours: 3 hrs
Day 11 - Hike up to Kalapathar [5,545m/18,193ft] and trek to Everest Base Camp [5,364m/17,559ft] for an overnight
An early morning wakeup call ends up with you taking on a chilly start to the day with a climb up Kala Patthar, which literally means black rock. This huge rock stands between you and the Himalayan range and as you reach the summit, be ready to be blown away by the unobstructed view of the Mount Everest (8848m), Nuptse (7861m), Lhotse (8414m), Ama Dablam (6856m), Thamserku (6608m), and Pumori (7165m) among others. Following your descent back to Gorakshep, start on the climb along Khumbu glacier to Everest Base Camp. Finally, arrive at the foot of the highest peak in the world. The feeling here is incomparable to any apart from summiting the Everest itself. The views of numerous mountains, the Khumbu Icefall, and Glacier make it even glorious. Overnight with some of the highest peaks in the world at Everest Base Camp.
- Meal: (B,L,D)
- Accommodation: Tented Camping
- Trekking Hours: 5-6 hrs
Day 12 - Trek to Pheriche [4,371m/14,340ft]
Wrapping it up high in the base camp of Mount Everest, you head back along the strenuous terrain. A long walk back along the same trail ensues. Descending down along the Khumbu glacier arrive at Gorak Shep before heading further down to Lobuche and then Pheriche. Back at Dughla cross over the glistening Khumbu river coming all the way from the glacier. Great views of the Himalayas keep you afresh as you arrive at Pheriche. Overnight stay at Pheriche.
- Meal: (B,L,D)
- Accommodation: Teahouse/Lodge
- Trekking Hours: 5-6 hrs
Day 13 - Trek to Namche Bazar [3,450m/11,319ft]
Head back along the picturesque landscape crossing familiar settlements and trails. The trail takes first to Dingboche and then past Pangboche as you arrive in Tengboche. Cross over on a suspension bridge arriving at the junction with diverging paths to Gokyo, Khumjung, and Namche. Taking the third trail ascends to Tashinga before skirting along the ridge of the valley past Sanasa to Namche Bazaar. Overnight stay at Namche.
- Meal: (B,L,D)
- Accommodation: Teahouse/Lodge
- Trekking Hours: 6-7 hrs
Day 14 - Trek to Lukla [2,800m/9187ft]
Final day in the Himalayas, a moderate downhill stroll will take you to Lukla. First up, descend down to a suspension bridge and cross over the Dudh Koshi River as you first arrive at Jorsalle before arriving at Monjo. At Phakding take on a climb along the Khumbu valley to Lukla. Back in the transit point of the Himalayas, celebrate your last night here with a cold beer or a hot brew. Overnight stay at Lukla.
- Meal: (B,L,D)
- Accommodation: Teahouse/Lodge
- Trekking Hours: 6-7 hrs
Day 15 - Fly back to Kathmandu [1,350m/4,430ft]
We get up early in the morning, enjoy our b/fast & get ready for the arrival of our aircraft for the flight back to Kathmandu. On our touchdown at the Kathmandu airport, you will be transferred to your hotel. The rest of your day is free to do your own things.
- Meal: (B)
- Accommodation: Hotel
Day 16 - In Kathmandu [1,350m/4,430ft]
Free and easy day to spend, perhaps doing shopping or rest at hotel’s beautiful court-yard. Please do not hesitate to let us know if you would like to extend your stay. Kindly email us for more details on extensions.
- Meal: (B)
- Accommodation: Hotel
Day 17 - International departure
Thank you for joining us on this trek and it has been a pleasure getting to know you during this time. We hope this venture has enriched your experience with happy memories. Keep in touch and hope to hear from you soon. Bon voyage for a safe and pleasant trip home.
- Meal: (B)
- Accommodation: None
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Why trek with Everest Expeditions Nepal?

At, Everest Expeditions Nepal it is our aim to provide a wonderful holiday in our part of the world and ensure that our clients enjoy the holiday as much as possible with minimized risks and the worry-free trip should it be monetary, physical or emotional.

All the logistical arrangements required for the trip will be done prior to your arrival providing you with a hassle-free journey and on the trek, you will be led by an experienced and medical trained guide/leader with a high staff ratio.

Considering the safety of our utmost priority, all our Everest Base Camp trek groups are backed up with a Supplementary oxygen system, oximeter, and medical kit be it a group of 1 participant or 15 participants.

On the trek, all meals and accommodation are included too and we provide you with an option of OPEN/CHOICE menu meaning you can choose your meal straight from the menu. Our itineraries are also devised keeping every aspect in mind such as acclimatization, good campsites, real-life experiences, etc.

We also provide a sleeping bag, and waterproof duffel bag to each participant. Last but not least, Everest Expeditions Nepal has been awarded as a trekking company for the year 2016/17 in Nepal by Travel and Hospitality Awards.

Customize this trip?

If you wish to make any changes to this itinerary please feel free to contact us and we will tailor the trip as per your preferences. You can add Gokyo Lakes Trek, an Island peak climb or Lobuche East Climb on this itinerary, or perhaps take a helicopter flight to Kathmandu from the base camp instead of walking all the way back down.

Kindly let us know your preferences should you wish to make any changes and we will tailor an itinerary exclusively made for you.

Important Note: Your safety is of imperative concern while travelling with Everest Expeditions Nepal. Please take care to note that your leader has the authority to amend or cancel any part of the itinerary if it is deemed necessary due to your safety concerns. Every effort will be made to keep to the above itinerary; however, since this adventure entails travelling in remote mountainous regions, we cannot guarantee that we will not deviate from it. Weather, health condition of a group member, unexpected natural disasters, etc., can all contribute to changes in the itinerary. The trek leader will try to ensure that the trip runs according to plan, but please be prepared to be flexible if required.

Cost Includes:

- All meals (B,L,D) on OPEN/CHOICE Menu whilst on trek with tea & coffee.
- Twin sharing accommodation at Kathmandu guest house or similar category for 3 nights with breakfast
- Accommodation at clean and cozy teahouse/lodge on trek
- One night stay at Everest base camp with expedition team
- All required permits for trek (National Park & TIMS Card, Base Camp overnight permits)
- Internal flights (KTM-LUKLA-KTM)
- Experienced local trek leader with 1:4 assistant guide to client ratio
- Full support crew with 1 porter for every 2 trekkers
- Half day sightseeing of Kathmandu’s highlights including guide and entrance fees
- Kathmandu airport transfers and escorts on private vehicle
- All ground transportation as per mentioned in the itinerary on private vehicle
- Comprehensive first aid kit with high altitude medicines and oxygen
- Satellite phone for emergency and nominal charge for personal use.
- Duffel bag, Sleeping bag with liner (Sleeping bag must be returned after completion of trek)
- Staff equipment, insurance and allowances
- Trek completion certificate (Upon request)
- Group welcome dinner at typical Nepalese restaurant

Cost Excludes:

International airfare, Visa and travel insurance
Meals at Kathmandu
Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu or on trek for any reason (Early arrival or delay, Early arrival from trek due to any reason)
Personal expenses
Gratuities for staff