- Destination: Nepal
- Region: Everest
- Maximum Altitude: 5545m.
- Accommodation: Tea-House / Lodge
- Activity: Trekking/Hiking
- Trip Grade: Challenging
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
- Activity per day: Approx. 5 to 6 hours walking
- Trek duration: 11 Nights 12 Days
- Best Time: September to December and March to May
- Transportation: Both way Domestic
- Start/End Point: Lukla to Lukla
Trip Overview
“ Put your footsteps at the highest mountain base camp of the world, Everest Base Camp”
Everest Base Camp Trek is widely popular as all time top rated adventure trekking among the trekkers. Venturing on the legendary trail through Sagarmatha National Park and stepping on the world’s highest mountain base camp will, definitely, be a lifetime experience. As long as you are in Everest/Khumbu region, you will delightfully celebrate this spectacular walk with incredible valleys, landscapes, local villages, lush woods and vast Himalayan ranges. The most dominant views of mountain peaks you are going to capture during this trek are: Mt. Everest, Loatse, Nupse, Pumori, Changse , Lhotse, Amadablam and Thamserkhu. Most importantly, you are going to witness Mt. Everest, the top of the world just in front of your eyes.
Trekkers also will have magnificent time during their Everest Base Camp Trek while walking through local villages, testing local food items and spending the nights in local lodges, enjoying refreshing air in the wild nature, acknowledging local Sherpa culture and their civilization, visiting holy monasteries and ascending up to popular viewpoints.
Route Description
Majority of trekkers choose to fly Lukla directly from Kathmandu to begin Everest Base Camp Trek. Few trekkers also like to begin it from Jiri or, now, from Salleri or Aiselukharka with a long drive from Kathmandu. Those who love to enjoy unspoiled wilderness of lower Everest region before they get to the main trail to Everest Base Camp choose this option. Otherwise, people directly fly to Lukla spending 35 minutes on it and begin their walk towards Everest Base Camp.
Passing through Lukla town and some lush forest, we arrive at Phakding. Phakding is a beautiful town next to Lukla with few local lodges which is the place for spending the first night during Everest Base Camp Trek. We entrer into Sagarmatha National Park after we pass Monjo. Then, we can experience various species of flora and fauna in Sagarmatha National Park.
Arriving at Namche Bazar will mesmerize us because you don’t believe to seeing a magnificent town with modern shops, beauty salons, banks, ATMS, hotels and pharmacies. You will also climb up to Hotel Everest View and capture spectacular Everest before heading towards Everest Base Camp. Next, exploring sacred Tengboche monastery located at Tengboche will be another memorable experience during this trek. After we pass Tengboche, we enjoy walking through very dense forest of Sagarmatha National Park. Passing through Dingboche and Lobuche, we arrive at Gorekh Shep. Gorekh Shep ways out to both Everest Base Camp and Kalapatthar because Gorekhshep is the last settlement on Everest Base Camp Trekking trail.
After capturing the most enigmatic Mt. Everest and other towering mountain summits from Kalapatthar and Everest Base Camp, we trek back to Lukla passing Tengboche and Namche. Also, trekkers love to take helicopter flight to Lukla or directly Kathmandu from Kalapatthar while returning back to Lukla or Kathmandu.
Best Weather for the Trek
Definitely, Autumn ( Sep-Nov) will be the most spectacular weather of the year for Everest Base Camp Trek. During this weather, trekkers neither encounter heavy rain nor snow fall. This mild weather favors everyone to make this trip a memorable. However, the trail and the lodges are far too crowded during Autumn. Spring ( Mar-May) is also considered as the most favorable season of the year as Autumn for Everest Base Camp Trek. You will have very similar weather condition during Spring with incredible flowering rhododendron covering the entire trekking hills.
But, Everest Base Camp Trek can be done throughout the year except in the peak Winter and Summer.
Food and Accommodation
It’s good news for your trekkers that you can even enjoy luxury accommodation and a large variety of meals during your Everest Base Camp Trek. Your accommodation is offered by local lodges. Normally, you have to share accommodation with second person. The lodges set the food menu and, accordingly, you are offered the food items following your demand. You will have the food items like continental, Indian, Tibetan, Asian, some Chinese and Japanese and Nepales items of food on the trekking route. The accommodation is neat and the food items are very hygienic.
Since modern lodges and hotels are built on the Everest Base Camp Trekking Trail, you can choose to have luxury accommodation as well these days. If you like to enjoy luxury accommodation, you have to inform to the travel company which you are using for your Everest Base Camp Trek prior to the trek. And, definitely, it will be more costly than the ordinary accommodation.
Where does the trek begin and end?
The trek commences from Lukla after a short and scenic flight from Kathmandu and end at the same place. The flight from Kathmandu to Lukla lasts for 40 minutes. Alternatively, trekkers can take a Salleri Jeep ride and then begin their Everest Base Camp Trek but this jeep ride to Salleri or Bupsa is not possible during summer because of heavy rainfall which destroys the country roads.
What about Lukla Flight? Flights postponement or cancellation?
Lukla flight from Kathmandu and back to Kathmandu will be an incredible experience because the mountain panoramas and the landscapes are visible. It lasts for 35-40 minutes. However, sometimes, the Lukla flights are disturbed. More specifically, during winter when the weather condition is not favorable because of heavy fog and snow and consequently the flights are either postponed or cancelled. If the same condition continues for few days, then, the flights are continuously postponed and some flights are even cancelled. Sometimes, hundreds of people are stranded in Lukla or in Kathmandu waiting for the flights. But this is not the case all the time. So, what people do to get rid of this nasty situation, they go with the jeep ride to Salleri or Bupsa and then continue their trek to Everest Base Camp and do the same while returning back to Kathmandu.
Required Permits
Trekkers must obtain two different permits for Everest Base Camp Trek. These are: TIMS Card ( Trekking Information Management Card) and Sagarmatha National Park Entry Permit. One can obtain these two permits by visiting Nepal Tourism Board Office on his/her own. Or, you can simply ask your travel partner to obtain for you beforehand the trek. TIMS Card costs USD 10 and USD 30 for foreign tourists and USD 15 for SAARC nationals.
One has to provide a copy of passport and 2-4 pieces of recent passport sized photographs to prepare TIMS Card and Permits.
Major places to explore
The major places to explore during Everest Base Camp are: Lukla Town and Lukla Airport, Namche Bazar and its surroundings, Thame Monastery, Khumjung Village, Tenjing Hillary School, Hotel Everest View, Tengboche town and Tengboche Monastery, Sagarmatha National Park, Dingboche Village, Chukkung Valley and Chukkung ri, Kalapatthar Hill and Everest Base Camp.
Experience and Preparations
You really don’t require being a veteran or professional trekker to do Everest Base Camp Trek. Even the beginners can do it if they have some trekking or hiking skills and they should be out of serious health issues. However, we recommend the trekkers who are undertaking their Everest Base Camp Trek to do short, easy or moderate hikes and treks prior to the trek. But it doesn’t mean that you require obtaining or learning all kinds of trekking skills to do Everest Base Camp Trek. Actually, Everest Base Camp Trek is graded as a moderate trek and at the same time, some people grade it as challenging. So, those who can walk 6-7 hours in a day at high altitude above 4000m can do this trek.
Be prepared with all the required trekking equipment and some skills of hiking and trekking for your Everest Base Camp Trek.
Acclimatization and Altitude sickness, a problem?
Not all the time altitude sickness will be a problem for the trekkers during Everest Base Camp Trek. But, we cannot completely deny that no altitude sicknesses will a problem. Yes, some cases of altitude sickness occur and trekkers have to give up their trek to Everest Base Camp. Proper acclimatization, having plenty of hot water and soups, having fresh and hygienic foods, avoiding drinking water for local taps and river and having sound sleep help you in avoiding altitude sickness. In case you have altitude sickness and the problem gets worsened, you will immediately be rescued. For that, you need to have an authentic travel insurance.
We have set our Everest Base Camp Trek Itinerary with proper days for acclimatization because it is one of the most important aspects of designing a particular trekking itinerary. We will have two acclimatization days: one at Namche and the other at Dingboche before we head for Everest Base Camp and Kalapatthar. These two acclimatization days will help you acclimatize your body with new elevation amply and ease you to trek to Everest Base Camp.
Acute mountain sickness is sudden so that one has to adopt some important precautions:
- Get elevation gradually with proper acclimatization
- Address your health issues if you have beforehand the trek
- Don’t smoke and drink a lot at higher elevation
- Avoid having impure water and food during the trek
- Use right and reliable trekking equipment
- Have a sound sleep
- Report immediately to the leader if you have any problem during the trek
- Carry first-aid kit with some basic medicines
Internet, Phone and Wifi Services on the Trail
You can simply install local Nepali SIM card in your cellphone and take it to the mountain. You can also buy data pack to run internet on the trail. In fact, for some days at higher elevation, it may not work, but, it will help you a lot during the trek. You can buy either NT or NCELL Sim car and install call and internet on your phone. It will take no more than Rs.100 for you to get it.
You can also have the access of internet or Wi Fi on the trail at local lodges/teahouses. They may charge you Rs. 200-500 per password or per device.
You can even talk to your family, relatives and the friends from the Everest Base Camp Trekking Trail very easily and can share your images and the videos instantly.
Can Solo traveler do this Trek?
No. Solo traveler cannot do Everest Base Camp Trek. No solo traveler is permitted to do trekking in any trekking area in Nepal by the government. Also, the group has to be accompanied at least a guide during the trek. It means, without hiring an authorized and licensed guide, the group is not allowed to go on Everest Base Camp Trekking trail. It means, one cannot make their independent trekking on their own without a guide or a porter.
Highlights
- Capture the vast Mt. Everest, Loatse, Nupse, Pumori, Changse , Lhotse, Amadablam and Thamserkhu
- Explore Sagarmatha National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the park located at the highest elevation of the world, and its serene atmosphere
- Experience some rarest species of wildlife and plants in Sagarmatha National Park
- Climb up to Hotel Everest View and explore Namche Bazaar
- Visit sacred spiritual sites and walk through traditional Sherpa villages
- Celebrate absolute freedom into the wild nature of Khumbu region
- Put your footsteps at Everest Base Camp, the highest mountain base camp of the world, and Kalapatthar
Details Itinerary
Day 01-Arrival at the Tribhuvan International Airport(TIA), Kathmandu
You can arrive in Kathmandu via any international flight that people recommend for you. Optionally, you can take a drive if you are using road to enter Nepal. You can use Indian and Chinese border for this. Whatever way you use for arriving in Kathmandu, our representative will receive you and takes you to the hotel. The representative will let you know about the short orientation meeting regarding your Everest Base Camp Trek. Since we do not have any scheduled activities to do for today, you just rest and relax at the hotel or take a short walk around the city if time favors you.
Day 02: Flight from Kathmandu (1,400m / 4,593ft) to Lukla (2,850m / 9,350ft). Trek to Phakding ( 2,650m / 8,562ft )
Initially, you will take a short drive to the domestic terminal of Kathmandu Airport with your guide and then will take a spectacular 35 minutes flight to Lukla. As you take off, you head to Langtang Himalayan range and will switch the direction towards Lukla. Slowly the astonishing mountain panoramas begin to loom in your sight and you will them at fullest. But, actually, these moments won’t last for long, only 35 minutes and you land at Lukla airport. You will meet and introduce your entire trekking crew after you land at Lukla airpot because, normally, the porters are managed from Lukla as the companies have to pay expensive airfare for them for every trekking trip. After you are familiar with your trekking crew there at Lukla, you excitedly begin your walk towards Phakding. You begin your trek from 2860m which is Lukla and end at 2610m which is Phakding. You will enjoy this short walk for 2-3 hours today through traditional Sherpa settlements and lush forest. Arrive at Phakding and stay overnight at local lodge.
Day 03: Trek from Phakding (2,650m / 8,562ft ) to Namche Bazaar (3,440m / 11,285ft)
Today’s trek will delight you tremendously taking you to one of the most incredible towns in Khumbu region, Namche Bazaar. Also, you will begin your walk in Sagarmatha National Park from Monjo which is located at 2835m high above the sea level. One of the most astonishing attractions of today’s walk is the suspension bridges and Sagarmatha National, the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy walk along the Dudhkoshi river and ascend up to Namche Bazaar which is located at 3440m above the seal level. You can go around the town and observe the things if you have time in the evening.
Day 04: Rest and Acclimatization
Hiking up to Hotel Everest View will the first priority for us today. We will go to see stunning sunrise and breathtaking mountain views including Mt. Everest from Hotel Everest View point. The Hotel Everest View is located at 3962m high above the sea level. Besides, you will also enjoy the spectacular Tamang and Sherpa settlement of Khumjung Village at the same time. With an incredible views of Thamserkhu and Abadablam, we walk down to Namche Bazaar and explore the town in the afternoon. You can observe very busy Tibetan traders selling the goods like warm jackets and hiking boots in the evening. Take rest and relax at hotel and enjoy the dish you like.
Optionally, you can trek to Thame village to explore sacred and one of the oldest monasteries of Khumbu region.
Day 05: Trek from Namche (3,440m / 11,285ft) to Tengboche/ Deboche (3,855m / 12,850ft)
After your acclimatization at Namche Bazaar, we trek to Tengboche today which is situated at 3860m hight above the sea level. You will enjoy the walk in Sagarmatha National Park with magnificent view of Ama Dablam and other alluring summits.
Walk past through Namche Bazaar and get to the main path to Tengboche. You will also see herd of mules and yaks carrying loads while walking along the flat trail. Leaving the trail to Gokyo, we walk down to the river, cross it and walk up to Tengboche. The very impressive Tengboche Monastery and the serene surrounding of Tengboche town will make our evening blessed and beautiful.
Day 06: Trek from Tengboche (3,855m / 12,850ft) to Dingboche (4,360m / 14,290ft)
The walk today is all though serene lush forest of birch, juniper and rhododendron of Sagarmatha National Park. On the way, you will also witness some panorama of mountain. Relatively, today’s walk is going to be mild and moderate because you will trek along the flat trail till you get to Dingboche village Arrive at Dingboche and explore the town in the evening.
Day 07: Rest and Acclimatization
This is the second day- acclimatization at Dingboche after Namche before heading towards Everest Base Camp. People, normally walk to Chukkung Valley, have lunch there and get back to Dongboche for overnight stay today. Further, the lover of adventure climb Chukkung ri which is located at 5559m above the sea level and capture spectacular Himalayan panoramas including Imja Tse, Ama Dablam, Makalu, and of Nuptse . Or, simply, you take a walk around the town, watch the views and relax at the hotel.
Day 08: Trek from Dingboche (4,360m / 14,290ft) to Lobuche (4,930m / 16,175ft)
We trek to Lobuche afrer we have a warm breakfast at dingboche. We pass a few ridges and Sherpa people graveyards; see colorful prayer flags before arriving Lobuche. Lobuche village is located at 4940m above the sea level. Before you get to Lobuche village which is also popular for yak pastures, the trekkers will get to Thugla at 4600m where they can have their break, rest and tea. Enjoy today’s walk with incredible mountain panorama and arid landscapes of Sagarmatha National Park including Mt. Pumori and Mt. Nuptse. Arrive at Lobuche and enjoy local accommodation.
Day 09: Trek from Lobuche (4,930m / 16,175ft) to EBC (5,364m / 17,598ft) and back to Gorak Shep (5,185m / 17,010ft)
Today will be very important day for us because we are going to achieve our final goal of stepping at the Base Camp of world highest mountain, Everest. First, we trek to Gorekhshep which is located at 5160m above the sea level, where we keep our bigger luggage for we are returning there for overnight stay. As we head closer to Gorekhshep, we capture more breathtaking views of Mt. Nupse and alluring Pumori. We also encounter moraines, experience Khumbu Glacier and some huge crevasses on the way to Gorekhshep from Lobuche. Next, we trek to Everest Base Camp which is located at an elevation of 5364m. above the sea level, make the moments memorable by making photographs, rejoice every second and minute and walk back to Gorekhshep, finally.
Day 10: Hike to Kala Patthar(5,555m / 18,208ft) viewpoint, trek to Gorak Shep then to Pheriche (4,250m/13,945ft)
You need to be at the top of Kalapatthar before the sun rises because we are going to capture the most fabulous sunrise and mountain views in our life. Climbing up to the top of Kalapatthar (5644m)takes around 40 minutes . We get our cameras ready for capturing the blissful moments of sunrise and the dazzling mountain panoramas. We can capture entire mountain range include Mt. Everest , Lhotse, Nupse, Pumori, Nupse and many other numerous towering peaks.
Then, we walk down to Gorekhshep, have breakfast and trek down to Periche village which will be another different experience toady. This time, we don’t walk to Dingboche where we previously stayed.
Day 11: Trek back to Namche
It is round 6-7 hours walk today through picturesque landscapes and mountain panorama. Walk past Tengboche, walk down to River, and ascend up to the flat trail and after a few hours of walk, you will get to Namche Bazaar. Enjoy beautiful dinner tonight.
Day 12: Trek back to Lukla
Walk all the way back to Lukla passing through same spectacular local settlement and lush forest. Walk past Monjo and Phakding before you get to Lukla. As this is the last day of your trek, you celebrate the victory wth your team in the evening and wait for the next day’s flight to Kathmandu.
Day 13: Fly to Kathmandu
We board on the short flight to Kathmandu early in the morning. Note: the flight may get delayed or postponed due to bad weather. Hope, this will not happen to you. Land at Kathmandu airport with spectacular views, drive to the hotel and take rest. You can go for shopping to get souvenirs in the afternoon. We will celebrate this success with a beautiful cultural dinner with us in the evening.
Day 14: Departure
This is the last day of this trek. You are now saying ‘Goodbye’ to the people you accompanied with during your visit in Nepal. Our driver and the representative will drop you to the Tribhuvan International Airport and then you can board on your international flight. Hope, you will have a beautiful time ahead.
Cost Exclude/Includes
Cost Includes
- Airport / Hotel / Airport pick up and Drop by private car/van/bus
- Both Way Domestic Flight Fair Kathmandu to Lukla and Lukla to Kathmandu
- Hotel In Kathmandu: 2 Nights standard accommodation in Katmandu include Breakfast
- You’re Meal in During the Trekking as Your standard meals (3 times a day Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner with cup of tea or Coffee)
- All Trekking Permit and Paper work as Sagarmath National Park Permit and Local Permit
- Local Transportation
- All accommodations in lodge/tea houses during the treks
- Trekking Guide: An experienced, helpful, friendly and English speaking Trekking Guide. His well- paid salary, meals, accommodation insurance etc
- Trekking Porter: porters (1 porter for 2 peoples). Salary, Food, Drinks, Accommodation, Transportation
- After the Success Trip, Everest Trekking Routes will Provides Adventure Certificate
- Arrangement of Emergency Helicopter service which will be paid by your Travel insurance company
- Medical supplies (first aid kit will be available)
- All government taxes
- Service charge
Cost Includes
- Meals and Accommodation in Kathmandu
- Deserts (cakes, bakes and pies)
- Additional size of Pots Hot Drinks
- Bottled drinks
- Boiled water
- Electronic device re-charge
- Hot shower
- On the trekking Wi- Fi
- Personal expenses any type
- Travel insurance and evacuation insurance
- Tipping for Guide and Porter
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Cost & Date
All set dates are guaranteed departures. If the following dates are not suitable for your travel plans then contact us for your custom trip dates. The private trips are available on any date of your selection at any time of the year.
| Start Date | End Date | Availability | Price | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-05-2023 | 22-10-2023 | Available | USD 1250 |
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