Everest Base Camp Trek
Overview
The Everest Base Camp (EBC) Trek is a legendary adventure that attracts trekkers from all around the world. Situated in the breathtaking Khumbu region of Nepal, the journey offers a remarkable fusion of natural beauty, cultural richness, and a sense of accomplishment. In about 300 words, here’s an overview of this awe-inspiring trek:
The journey commences in the bustling capital city of Kathmandu, where trekkers soak in the vibrant local culture before embarking on a short flight to Lukla, a small mountain town. From Lukla, the trek officially begins, and hikers set foot on the rugged trails that meander through picturesque Sherpa villages, lush forests, and across suspension bridges draped over roaring rivers.
As trekkers ascend higher, they are greeted by breathtaking panoramas of snow-capped peaks, including Ama Dablam, Lhotse, and Nuptse, before catching their first glimpse of Mount Everest, the world’s tallest mountain. The trail continues through Namche Bazaar, a bustling trade hub nestled in a natural amphitheater.
Acclimatization days are an essential part of the trek, allowing adventurers to adjust to the thinning air and reduce the risk of altitude sickness. During these rest days, trekkers can explore local monasteries, learn about Sherpa culture, and relish the warm hospitality of the mountain communities.
Pushing onward, the journey progresses through the tranquil rhododendron forests of Tengboche and Pangboche, with the sounds of prayer flags fluttering in the wind. As trekkers ascend the Khumbu Valley, the landscape gradually transforms into an arid and rocky terrain, and the temperatures drop significantly.
Finally, after days of effort and determination, trekkers reach Everest Base Camp, situated at an elevation of 5,364 meters (17,598 feet). Here, they stand in awe of the colossal Everest, basking in the sense of achievement and camaraderie shared with fellow adventurers.
Conclusion and Summary
The return journey retraces the steps back to Lukla, where trekkers bid farewell to the Himalayan giants and fly back to Kathmandu, filled with unforgettable memories. The Everest Base Camp Trek is a challenging yet deeply rewarding experience that not only offers a glimpse into the world’s highest peaks but also provides an opportunity to forge lasting connections with nature and oneself. It is a bucket-list adventure that leaves an indelible mark on the hearts of all those who undertake it.
Itinerary
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Day 01: Arrive at Tribhuwan International Airport (KTM) Kathmandu
You will be welcomed by our staff and transferred to your hotel. Our Airport representative will explain the program upon arrival. Overnight at the Hotel.
Accommodation: at 3- star Hotel in Kathmandu
Meals: Dinner and Bed
Place: KathmanduMaximum Altitude: 1,350m
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Day 02: Flight from Kathmandu or Ramechap (1,400m / 4,593ft) to Lukla (2,850m / 9,350ft). Trek to Phakding ( 2,650m / 8,562ft )
After our exciting and scenic 40 minutes flight, we will land at the Tenzing Hillary Airport at Lukla. Our journey to EBC, which begins from Lukla, will be very exciting, as it will be our 1st day of the trek. We will leave Lukla and trek through Chaurikharka village and descend to Dudhkoshi Ghat (2,530m / 8,300ft) until we reach Phakding. The trek today will be short and enjoyable as we will also be acclimatizing. We can spend our spare time visiting local monasteries (like Rimishung Monastery) and preparing ourselves for a long trek the next day.
Accommodation: Teahouse/guest house
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Place: Lukla – Phakding
Maximum Altitude: 2,610M(Note: During the peak season, the flight to Lukla happens from Ramechhap Airport (also called Manthali Airport) which takes a 5hr drive from Kathmandu to Manthali and a 15 min flight to Lukla. Due to the heavy air traffic at Kathmandu airport, we must travel to this small airport to fly to Lukla.)
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Day 03: Trek from Phakding (2,650m / 8,562ft) to Namche Bazaar (3,440m / 11,285ft)
We will wake up in the morning and continue trekking along the northern bank of the Dudh Koshi River while enjoying the majestic views and crossing many suspension bridges over the Dudh Koshi River, including the Hillary Suspension Bridge. As we move forward, we arrive at the Sagarmatha National Park check post, where we will have our permits registered and then climb up through the dense forests. From this forest, we will catch the first sight of Mt. Everest. Trekking further, we will arrive at Namche Bazaar- the gateway to Everest.
Accommodation: Teahouse/guest house
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Place: Namche Bazaar
Maximum Altitude: 3,440M -
Day 04: Rest day and acclimatization at Namche Bazaar
It is time to acclimatize at Namche Bazaar itself. We recommend you to explore Namche Bazaar, as this town hosts numerous wifi-linked cafes and restaurants, souvenirs, and gear shops. We have several hiking options – such as visiting Hillary School, Sherpa settlement, Syangboche Airport, and yak farms. If you are passionate about Everest, you should not miss hiking up to Everest View Hotel, from where you can catch the breathtaking views of Mt. Everest.
Accommodation: Teahouse/guest house
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Place: Namche Bazaar – Everest View Point
Maximum Altitude: 3880M -
Day 05: Trek from Namche (3,440m / 11,285ft) to Tengboche/ Deboche (3,855m / 12,850ft)
This day we will leave Namche and head to Tengboche. The trail is full of ups and downs and passes through forests, making the trek challenging, but the views you get to enjoy are truly-rewarding. If you are lucky, you might also spot musk deer, pheasants, and Himalayan Thars. Near the end of the trek, you will find yourself descending to Phunki Thenga Village, but after leaving Phunki Thenga, you will be ascending continuously until you reach Tengboche. Tengboche looks like handcrafted natural beauty, which opens up the stunning views of Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam. This day also provides you the chance to see the biggest Buddhist monastery in the Khumbu Region – the Tengboche Monastery. We will be spending the night at Deboche.
Accommodation: Teahouse/guest house
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Place: Tengboche
Maximum Altitude: 3,860M -
Day 06: Trek from Tengboche (3,855m / 12,850ft) to Dingboche (4,360m / 14,290ft)
After breakfast, we will be heading to Dingboche. On the way, we will be passing many Chortens, mani walls, and several small villages – including Pangboche, from where you can enjoy the stunning views of Mt.Ama Dablam. Throughout the trek, you will be gaining altitude, and as you move nearer to Dingboche, you can see fields surrounded by stone walls to protect crops. In this hostile environment, the locals manage to grow barley, buckwheat, and potatoes this way.
Accommodation: Teahouse/guest house
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Place: Dingboche
Maximum Altitude: 4410M -
Day 07: Rest day and acclimatization at Dingboche
It is time for acclimatization, once more. By reaching Dingboche, we will have gained considerable altitude, and our body needs time to adjust to the thin air and high altitude. However, to remain busy, we will be walking up the ridge above Dingboche to get spectacular views of mountains – Ama Dablam, Island Peak, Cho Oyu, & Makalu.
Accommodation: Teahouse/guest house
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Place: Dingboche
Maximum Altitude: 4410M -
Day 08: Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche (4,900m), 5 to 6 hrs walking
The hike begins with breathtaking Himalayan views. As we start our walk, the Himalayas are all around us. At first, the journey is difficult. As we approach Dusa, however, the valley narrows.After that, we follow the first completed Everest Expedition past the encampment. We’ll still be able to glimpse Mt Pumori as we continue walking till the path lowers and twists. Pumori Mountain offers breathtaking vistas. This segment of the trail crosses a river. On the top of the peak, there are numerous multicolored flags and stones. The Remembrance Refuge is what it’s called. There are hundreds of cairn memorials that can be seen there. They are memorials to the mountains that have passed away. We’re going to go again now. We’ll be spending some time there. The path leads to Khumbu’s glacier moraine. Finally, we’ll make it to Lobuche. At the bottom of the summit, Sherpa Lobuche has a tiny village. Stunning mountain vistas will highlight the top of Lobuche. Lobuche has a high-altitude research center.
Accommodation: Teahouse/guest house
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Place: Lobuche
Maximum Altitude:4,910M -
Day 09: Trek from Lobuche (4,930m / 16,175ft) to EBC (5,364m / 17,598ft) and back to Gorak Shep (5,185m / 17,010ft)
This is an extraordinary day as we will be summiting Base Camp. At first, we will be trekking through the lateral moraine of the Khumbu Glacier and arrive at the beautiful Gorak Shep Village – a village surrounded by snow-capped mountains. We leave our belongings at Gorak Shep and hike up to the Base Camp. This is the closest you can ever get to the highest mountain in the world. You will savor the incredible views from EBC, take pictures of the surrounding, reflect on the memories and your achievements, and then head back to Gorak Shep. Along the way, you will also see the deepest glacier in the world – the Khumbu Glacier.
Accommodation: Teahouse/guest house
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Place: Everest Base Camp, Gorakshep
Maximum Altitude: 5,364m/5,185m -
Day 10: Hike to Kala Patthar(5,555m / 18,208ft) viewpoint, trek to Gorak Shep then to Pheriche (4,250m/13,945ft
We will be waking early in the morning at Gorak Shep and hiking to Kala Patthar to view the sunrise at Mt. Everest and other peaks. Believe us – you have never seen anything as awe-inspiring as the early sunshine covering Mt. Everest anywhere else. After spending some time at the viewpoint, we will trek back to Gorak Shep for breakfast. We will rest for a bit and start our trek to Pheriche, our destination for the day.
Accommodation:Teahouse/guest house
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Place:Kalapathar,Pheriche
Maximum Altitude:5,555m/4240M -
Day 11: Trek from Pheriche (4,250m / 13,945ft) to Namche Bazaar (3,440m / 11,285ft)
After a good night’s sleep at Pheriche, we wake up early in the morning, have breakfast, and then trek down towards Tengboche. Our way passes through the rhododendron forests across the Imja Khola bridge, through the juniper forest, and finally to Tengboche. The trail takes us through forests full of high-altitude wildlife like pheasants, musk deer, mountain goats, or even snow leopards. Along your path, you will also see numerous prayer flags, chortens, the backside of Lhotse, and Mt. Everest. After arriving at Namche Bazaar, we will head to our lodges and rest as the trek for this day is over.
Accommodation:Teahouse/guest house
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Place: Namche BazaarMaximum Altitude:3,440M
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Day 12: Trek from Namche Bazaar (3,440m / 11,285ft) to Lukla (2,850m / 9,3500ft)
Today’s trek will be a short one as we head to Phakding, following the banks of the Dudh Koshi River and crossing many suspension bridges that lie on the way. After passing through several forests and small villages, we will finally reach Phakding.The route is mostly gentle uphill up to Kusum Stream, but before reaching Lukla, the trail heads steeply up to the west and takes us to Toktok. From here, the views will be entirely different, and we will spend some time savoring those views. We will continue until we reach Lukla. This will be our last day of trekking, and we will be resting at Lukla at night
Accommodation:Teahouse/guest house
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Place: Lukla
Maximum Altitude:2,850m -
Day 13: Fly back to Kathmandu or Ramechap (1400m / 4,593ft) from Lukla (2,850m / 9,350ft)
This is the last of your trek; after having breakfast, you will be flying back to Kathmandu. The 40-minute flight back to Kathmandu will indeed be a relaxing one. It will provide you some time to appreciate your achievement and fall back on your memories. After arriving in Kathmandu, we will head to our hotels respectively. How you spend the rest of the day is entirely up to you.
Accommodation: at a 3 star Hotel
Meals: Breakfast
Place: Kathmandu
Maximum Altitude: 1400M -
Day 14: Final Departure and Farewell Dinner (Drive to the Airport to head back to that special place we call home).
Everest Expeditions Nepal will be organizing a farewell dinner on this day. You will also be receiving successful trek certificates. It would also serve as an opportunity to let Nepal Challenge Trek know what you loved about the trek, what you hated, and how the experience could have been richer.
On your final day in Nepal, a representative of Everest Expeditions Nepal will transfer you to Tribhuvan International Airport for your final departure. Your pick-up time from the hotel will depend on when your flight is scheduled to depart so be sure to make note of the time and be prepared to leave.
Include / Exclude
Cost Includes:
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- Flight tickets from Kathmandu or Ramechap to Lukla – Kathmandu or Ramechap.
- 3 Nights Stay at a 3 star Hotel (twin sharing basis) in Kathmandu with Breakfast.
- Three daily meals with tea/coffee (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) during the trek.
- Tea house accommodations with the twin sharing room during the trekking.
- Professional and experienced English-speaking guide.
- One porter for the two trekkers.
- Food, Accommodation, Salary, Equipment, Medicines, and insurance for trekking staff (guide and porters).
- All the necessary permits and entrance fees during the trekking. (National Park Entrance + Municipality Entrance).
- Farewell dinner at the end of the trek.
- Trekking maps and Everest Expeditions Nepal appreciation certificate.
- A medical kit is carried by our trekking guide/leader.
- All the government taxes and operating charges.
- Airport Pick-up and Drop Off,
- Licensed and trained trekking guides,
- Transportation to and from trail head by Private and Sharing Transport from Kathmandu to Ramechap to Kathmandu to Ramechap)
- All necessary documents and permits for trekking (where applicable)
- National Park/Conservation Area entry Permit, Insurance, and
equipment for the staffs. - Coordination of quick Rescue service (Costs covered by your Insurance Plan)
- Trekking staffs wages etc.
- Welcome dinner in a Nepali Cultural Dance restaurant in Kathmandu.
- Trekking Map, T-shirt, and Trekking certificate.
- Exclusive of Medical Kit Bag
- All Government and local Taxes.
- Meals will be Start when your Trek starts.
- Domestic Flights for Trekking Guide.
- Trekking Staff Insurance of $10,000 Per Person.
Cost Excludes:
- Personal trekking equipment.
- Accommodation & meals due to the cancelled/delayed flights.
- Extra night accommodations, meals in Kathmandu due to early arrival or late departure or early return from the trek.
- Personal expenses (shopping, charging phone, snacks, boiled water, bottled water, cold drinks, hot shower, alcohol, Wi-Fi, etc during the trek).
- Your travel and rescue insurance, Helicopter rescue, and any kind of insurance-related things.
- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu.
- Tips for guide, porter, and airport pickup and drop (driver) Giving by nature.
- International Airfares,
- Travel/Trekking Insurance,
- Excess baggage charges More than 16kg and hand bag more than 5 kg in domestic flights.
- Visa fees.
- Airport Departure Taxes.
- Drinks (Cold and Alcoholic) Rescue charge..
- Expenses of Personnel nature and Permit and Liaison officer fee (where Applicable.
- Meals during stay in the Kathmandu
- Extra Domestic Ticket.
- Extra Hotel in Kathmandu.
- The rest of the expenses that are not mentioned on Cost include.
Price per person
Trekking Area: Everest Base Camp Trek
Trekking Days: 13 Days
6+2 Pax: $1560 Per Person. (2 Pax Foc)
8 +2 Pax: $1455 Per Person. (2 Pax Foc)
10+2 Pax: $1420 Per Person. (2 Pax Foc)
12 +2 Pax: $1370 Per Person. (2 Pax Foc)
15 +2 Pax: $1350 Per Person. (2 Pax Foc)
20 +2Pax: $1310 Per Person. (2 Pax Foc)
The 2 FOC need to pay for Domestic Flight ticket and not mention below details.
Usefull Information
ADDITIONAL INFOS
FLIGHTS:
An essential component of the Everest Base Camp trip is the Lukla flight. The flight may not depart or arrive on time if you are traveling to Lukla or returning from Lukla to Kathmandu. To manage your international flights as well, ensure that you will have a few extra days for the entire trip. The somewhat more expensive chopper reservation is an option for canceling the Lukla flight. Therefore, be ready for the effects of the Lukla flight.
If the flights will be delayed for many days and if you decide to take a helicopter flight, it costs an extra 300 – 500 USD with the regular flight ticket. This amount applies in a joining fight with other passengers. If you charter a flight, it may cost 2500 USD – 3000 USD.
Note: During the peak season, the flight to Lukla happens from Ramechhap Airport (also called Manthali Airport) which takes a 5hr drive from Kathmandu to Manthali and a 15 min flight to Lukla. Due to the heavy air traffic at Kathmandu airport, we must travel to this small airport to fly to Lukla.
Note: The items with a “*” sign are the special equipment that can be provided to you by Everest Expeditions Nepal upon your request. You can ask for items like duffels. You shall return these items upon completion of the trek/climb. We will also provide a basic first aid kit to you. However, if you are a regular user of medicine and have your own, you can bring them with you.
Physical Preparation for Everest Base Camp Trek:
- PRACTICE HIKES
- Hike or take a long walk
- Build up to 5-6 hours with minimal rests
- Choose hilly, uneven terrain whenever possible
- Wear your daypack and slowly increase the weight of its contents to 25lbs over time
- GYM WORKOUT
- 45 minutes on the treadmill hill setting at a walk or slow job
- 10 minutes stair-stepping machine for at a speed of 30-45 steps per minute
- 5 minutes slow walk with no incline to catch your breath
- Repeat 2-3X
- DO CARDIO TRAINING 2-3X PER WEEK
- Cardio workouts (walking, jogging, swimming, cycling) help train your body to work hard with less oxygen. This will help you keep your breath and focus at high elevation, and to enjoy the hike dramatically more.
Accommodation during the trek:
We provide the standard guesthouses (lodge) accommodation from Lukla to Everest Base Camp and back and standard hotel while in Kathmandu. We want to assure you to satisfy providing quality accommodation, hygienic food and a friendly and knowledgeable guide on our trek.
High Altitude Sickness:
A travel enthusiast’s adventure to Everest Base Camp will last a lifetime. Trekking to Everest Base Camp, which is regarded as a high-altitude trek, is both difficult and exciting. You must consume a lot of food and liquids when traveling to the Everest Base Camp, and appropriate acclimatization is essential. If you have other issues, you must visit the hospital right away; in this situation, you must request a helicopter evacuation. Your trip will undoubtedly be successful if you have the right direction, the right knowledge, enough food and drink, and acclimatization. After speaking with a doctor, you may occasionally be able to utilize medications like Diamox, Paracetamol, and other high altitude-related medications
Telephone, Internet & Electricity:
During your Everest Base Camp trekking, you’ll get telephone access up to Pangboche village and internet access will be available in almost all places except for unusual weather situations that may disturb the internet connection. Each hotel has the wifi where you need to buy a card from Everest Link and you can access the internet. The telephone and internet costs would be the additional cost for your trip. Most of the lodges/ guest houses take an additional charge for battery charging. There is no electricity in all the places in Everest Base Camp Trek. There is electricity or solar power where you can recharge your camera batteries, laptop, mobile, etc. that costs you need to pay extra.
Food and Drinking Water:
We will provide freshly cooked food from the local guest house or restaurant. You will have breakfast and dinner at the lodge and lunch available along the trail. You can find a wide variety of Nepali and Western food as well as drinks during the Everest base camp trekking. Bottled water is available along the trail until the last village. You can buy boiling water from the lodge or restaurant or you can use Iodine or water-purifying medicines. Drinking water can be bought throughout the trek. The price for a bottle of mineral water in Lukla cost you about RS 80 ($ 1 per bottle) and the higher you go, the more expensive it gets, a bottle of mineral water in higher places like Lobuche and Gorakshep will cost you up to RS 300 ($3 per Bottle). We recommend you drink at least 4 liters in a day.
TERMS & CONDITIONS:
Incomplete Tour:
After you start your trek we are not liable for any refunds in case of any incomplete tour, trek, or expedition, whatever the reason from the customer’s side.
Unforeseen Circumstances:
If your trip gets canceled due to unforeseen circumstances like natural disasters, war, or unfavorable climatic conditions, we will arrange another trip for you. So even if your trip won’t be the one you had chosen, your money will not go in vain.
TO BOOK YOUR SEATS:
To book your respective trek, you have to pay only 15% of payments during the booking period and all the remaining payments should be done before one day of your trek.
(If you want to book this trek, then please let us know we’ll send you another email regarding booking too. If you get any confused, do let me know or give me a quick call at Whatsapp: +977 9851116654. I am always here to help you).
I hope that the above details with the itinerary and the cost details would be helpful for you to finalize the trip with us. Should there be any questions or any suggestions that you want to change then we would be happy to follow your changes too. Please feel free to contact us. We look forward to hearing from you.
Equipment List
FAQs
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Best Seasons March to May, September to November -
Group Size 6+2 -
Duration 13 DAYS BOOKING OPEN FOR 2024 -
Maximum Altitude 5550M -
Trek Difficulty Challenging
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