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Duration
16 Days
DIFFICULTY
Adventurous
GROUP SIZE
2 - 10
MAX. ALTUITUDE
5545M / 18192 FT
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Overview
Amongst all treks leading up to the Himalayas, the Everest Base Camp Trek is the one that needs no introduction. The trek is a journey through the heart of the Himalayas leading right to the foot of the world’s tallest mountain. Adding to the natural landscapes of the Everest region are the snowy summits and the unique culture of the Sherpas.
The sunrise view from Kalapatthar is one of the best sunrise views you will bear witness to. The sheer magnitude of Mt. Everest (8848m) and journeying to its foot but not something you would want to miss out on. The Everest Base camp trek difficulty is moderate so, it means you won’t have any difficulties reaching the astounding base camp.
Trek Highlights
- Journey to the foot of the world’s tallest mountain, Mt. Everest (8848m)
- Explore the natural diversity of the Sagarmatha National Park
- The vibrant and unique culture of the Sherpa community
- Witness the gorgeous views of the Himalayas including Mt. Everest (8848m) from Kalapatthar
Everest Base Camp Trek Overview
The Trek begins as you land at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu. We follow our arrival in this majestic nation with a tour of the UNESCO-enlisted world heritage sites around the Kathmandu Valley. With an early teaser of the Himalayas, we take a scenic flight to the Lukla airstrip. We kick off our trek heading towards Phakding.
Through the vibrant hamlets of Monjo and Jorsalle, the winding trail takes us into the heart of Sagarmatha National Park ending at Namche. Here, we take a day off to properly acclimatize to the growing altitude. Thereon, we continue our journey heading towards Tengboche and then onto Dingboche. The final stretch of our climb sees us take on the hamlet of Lobuche from where we make our way to the Everest Base Camp.
The next day begins early as we head toward Kalapatthar to enjoy the Himalayan sunrise. As the summits of Mt. Everest (8,848m), Nuptse (7,861m), Lhotse (8,414m), Ama Dablam (6,856m), and Lingtren (6,749m) light up the sky, there is no place on Earth you would rather be.
The way back home sees us travel through the descending Himalayan trail leading towards Pheriche and then onto Namche Bazaar. Trekking back to Lukla signals the end of our journey as we fly back to Kathmandu. You can also find the full Everest base camp trek itinerary in the itinerary section right next to the overview tab.
If you are planning to head on this wonderful trip then, the Everest base camp trek best time to visit is pre-monsoon (February, March, April, and May) and post-monsoon (late September, October, November, and December)
We, here at Nepal Treks, can’t wait to undertake the Everest Base Camp Trek with you. A well-constructed itinerary and trained guides are a few of the services we are proud of. Come with us and we will make sure your journey will be one to remember as we are one of the best companies for Everest Base Camp Trek.
PRICE INCLUDE
- Airport pick up and drop off by a private vehicle
- 3 Nights hotel in Kathmandu at 3-star category hotel with breakfast in twin sharing basis
- Kathmandu Valley sightseeing (Private vehicle and a tour guide)
- Flight (Kathmandu-Lukla and Lukla-Kathmandu)
- Sagarmatha National Park fee and Pasang Lhamu Village entrance fees.
- An experienced English-speaking guide and his all expenses including his insurance
- Porter (1 porter for 2 trekkers) including their all expenses including their insurance
- Bed and Breakfast while on the trek
- Complimentary sleeping bags and down jackets
- Trekking route map
- First aid kit
- All the governmental taxes and service charges.
PRICE EXCLUDE
- International airfare
- Travel insurance
- Nepal visa fees
- Personal expenses (Wifi, bar bills, laundries, hot shower during the trekking,, mobile recharge etc)
- Extra nights accommodation in Kathmandu in case of early arrival from the trek due to unforeseen circumstances
- Extra luggage charges (Only 15 kgs- 10kgs+5kgs are included if more you need to pay US$ 2 per kilogram)
- Emergency evacuation (our company will help to arrange the evacuation if needed)
- Tipping
- Anything does not mention in the inclusion list
WHAT TO EXPECT
Everest Base Camp Trek is one of the popular trekking routes of Nepal. A lot of people visit this heavenly place each year. Every day, we will be walking for about 6-7 hours. There are 2 rest and acclimatization days. We will be doing acclimatization hikes during the rest days.
This is a tea house trekking. We will be eating and sleeping in the lodges. The highest altitude we sleep is about 5100 meters. For some people without previous high altitude experience, it can be a bit difficult to adjust. Our leaders will do the best to accommodate you and make you comfortable while on the journey.
ITINERARY
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Day 1 :
Arrival in Kathmandu, transfer to the hotel (1300M / 30 minutes)
After touching down at Tribhuvan International Airport you will be welcomed by our office representatives. S/he will drive you directly to the hotel. After freshening up, you are free to head into the city enjoy the evening.
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Day 2 :
Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla | 2840m and trek to Phakding | 2610m |2-3 Hrs
The day begins early as we make our way out of Kathmandu heading towards Lukla. The 30-minute flight offers a great outlook on the overall Himalayas of central Nepal. Touching down at Lukla airstrip means we get a proper taste of the famed airstrip and the thrill of it. After a brief rest at Lukla, the trail picks up as we head towards Phakding.
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Day 3 :
Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazar | 3440m |5-6 Hrs
Heading through the lush green forests adorned with pine and fir trees, we arrive at Monjo. Beyond Monjo lies the vibrant hamlet of Jorsalle which is also the entry point to Sagarmatha National Park. Guided by the stunning views of Thamserku (6,623m) and Kongde Ri (6,187m) we make our way over to the hamlet of Namche. Located at the foothills of the majestic Himalayas, the town has been a trading and administrative hub for generations.
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Day 4 :
Acclimatization Day at Namche
To let our bodies properly adapt with the increasing altitudes today, we take some time off at Namche. For our acclimatization hike, we can either journey to the town of Khumjung and Khunde or head over towards Everest View Hotel. The journey to Khumjung and Khunde is more culture-centric with vibrant hamlets and monasteries. The hike towards the Everest View Hotel focuses more on the Himalayan views including sightings of the Mt. Everest (8,848m).
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Day 5 :
Trek from Namche Bazar to Tengboche |3860m
Trekking through the gradually opening valley, we make our way towards Tengboche. Through the ascending Himalayan trail the journey reaches Phunki Thanga where we take some time off to admire the stunning views of Mt. Everest (8,848m) and Mt. Lhotse (8,414m). Taking on the banks of Dudh Koshi River, we make our way through the steep trail. With the views of Ama Dablam (6,856m), we reach Tengboche which is also home to the famous Tengboche Monastery.
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Day 6 :
Trek from Tengboche to Dingboche |4410m
Heading out of Tengboche, we slowly ascend through the Himalayan trail reaching Debouche. The trail enters the snowy Himalayan landscape ascending through its rocky trails. Later, we reach Pangboche with the stunning views of Ama Dablam (6,856m) and Thamserku (6,608m). Further up, the trail takes us to the banks of the Imja River beyond which is Dingboche.
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Day 7 :
Acclimatization Day at Dingboche
The final of our acclimatization days today we rest to adapt to the growing altitude. The hamlet of Dingboche also labelled as the “summer valley” offers a variety of acclimatization hikes. The most popular of which is the journey towards Dingboche Ri. Located at an altitude of 5,075m the mountain top is the perfect place to enjoy a stunning Himalayan panorama accommodating the summits of Lobuche East (6119m), Kangtega (6685m), Taboche Peak (6367m), and Ama Dablam (6856m).
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Day 8 :
Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche | 4910m
The Himalayan trail heading out of Dingboche sets off on an ascending run headed towards Dughla. Zig zagging through the majestic snowy landscapes we reach Pheriche. The final stretch of the trek takes us through the glacial moraines Khumbu Glacier. The views of Khumbutse (6,665m), Lingtren (6,749m), and Pumo Ri (7,165m) adorn the horizon. Beyond the glacial moraines lies the hamlet of Lobuche, our stop for the night.
Altitude4910M
AccommodationHotels
MealsB, L, D
Duration6 Hours
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Day 9 :
Trek from Lobuche to Gorakshep (5140m) via Everest Base Camp (5364m)
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Day 10 :
Hike up to Kalapatthar and trek down to Pheriche
A scenic day awaits and it begins early as we make our way to Kalapatthar to enjoy the views of sunrise. Through the rocky pathways, we gradually ascend to the hill top to witness a glorious Himalayan sunrise. As the sun slowly creeps up on the horizon it is the summit of the Mt. Everest (8,848m) turns golden lightening up the sky. Enjoying the Himalayan sunrise, we make our way back to Gorakshep. After enjoying a pleasant Himalayan breakfast, we descend towards Pheriche.
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Day 11 :
Trek down to Namche bazar
Leaving behind the rocky trails stretching through the snowy landscapes, we head to Namche. From Pheriche, the trail descends back to the hamlet of Dingboche crossing Dughla en route. Quickly shifting our gears through the Sherpa settlements, we continue towards Tengboche. The final stretch of the trail heads back to the rhododendron forests to the town of Namche.
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Day 12 :
Trek from Namche to Lukla
The final day of our trek today we make our way back to Lukla from Namche. The journey is a pleasant one descending through the Sagarmatha National Park. Descending through the hamlets of Monjo and Jorsalle we exit the national park landing alongside the Dudh Koshi River. Up and over the suspension bridge, we cross several small hamlets including Bengkar, Phakding, and Chhuthawa on our way to Lukla. -
Day 13 :
Take a flight from Lukla to Kathmandu
The day begins early as we prepare to take off from Lukla heading towards Kathmandu. Recreating the thrill of taking off from the Lukla airstrip, we take to the skies looking back at the Himalayas. The 30-minute flight offers a contrasting set of landscapes from the snow white Himalayas to the lush green valleys. Touching down at Kathmandu we head directly to the hotel which concludes our days of travelling.Altitude1300 mM
AccommodationHotels
MealsB
Duration1 Hours
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Day 14 :
Rest day in Kathmandu (1300M)
We have a free day in Kathmandu before catching our international flight. Lukla flight often gets weather issues and flight cancellations / delays and this day is used on potential problems. You have a free day for shopping gifts for your friends and families and rest and spend last hours in Kathmandu.
Altitude1310M
AccommodationHotels
MealsB, D
DurationNA Hours
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Day 15 :
Departure
Our representatives will once again drop you back to Tribhuvan International Airport just in time for your flight back home. We hope you had a lovely time with us and we look forwards to seeing you again.
Altitude1300 M
AccommodationNot Included
MealsB
Duration30 Minutes Hours
Know More About Everest Trek
Our prices are different based on a number of people. The prices are set based on a number of people traveling together. For example, the price for 1 person and the total price for 2 people is different. So, the price you see at the time of making the reservation is the final. We do not charge an additional amount for the single traveler.
We accept all major currencies such as USD, EUR, CAD, AUD, SGD, MYR, GBP, THB, CHF, JPY, HKD, etc. Credit card payments are accepted only in USD. We also accept bank transfers, direct remittance services (Western Union, Moneygram), etc.
March – May, and September – December are considered the best months for trekking in Nepal. Trekking is doable throughout the year however some months are better than others. June – August is monsoon season so there might be some rain showers in these months. January – February is winter months and it’s usually much cold in higher areas.
The trek is doable throughout the year.
The trek has free cancellation 60 days before departure. Any cancellations received within 60 days of departure will incur 15% cancellation fees.
We will be eating and sleeping in the lodges for the whole trek (Day 2 to Day 12). Generally, rice, noodles, pasta, vegetables, curry, potatoes, eggs, sandwich, burgers, etc. are available.
The lodges will have twin sharing rooms. In most cases, we will provide you a private room however in rare cases you may need to share the rooms with other travelers (especially if you are traveling alone).
Very good question. Usually, a person with previous multiday hiking experiences is welcome to join our treks. If you do not have previous hiking experiences but still have no problem walking for 6-7 hours every day, then we are happy to take you on board.
If you are average fit then most of our treks are doable by you. If you are not sure whether you are fit or not then please consult with our travel experts.
We take bookings for this trek for people over 6 years old. The trek is doable with kids as well and we have previous experiences of organizing family tours.
We have very experienced guides at the company. We have guides experienced for at least 7 years to 22 years. All our guides are Ministry of Tourism trained and licensed by Nepal Government.
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Meals and Accommodation:
This is completely tea house based trek hence we will be sleeping and eating in the lodges. In Kathmandu, we provide 3 start category hotel accommodation with breakfast and it will be standard lodges while on the trek. The lodges on the trek will be mostly shared bathroom / shared toilet while in 1/2 places we may provide you rooms with private toilet.
The meals on the trek will be mostly locally prepared using local ingredients most of the time. Kathmandu offers a wide selection of meals in basic to high standard luxury lounges. On the trek, the number of meal items will be limited to a small number.
Best season
Everest Base Camp Trek is a high-altitude trekking route in Khumbu region. This trekking can be done throughout the year however March to May and September to December are better months comparing to other months i.e. June, July, August, January, February, etc. During best months the sky is generally crystal clear, the views are breathtaking and the weather is lovely as well. March to April is the months of blossoming season of rhododendron and many other flowers which looks very beautiful lush of green forests. From October to December you will see more green forests in the area. Everest Base Camp Trekking is best during spring and autumn season. As this is the ultimate adventure of your life we recommend you to plan the trek properly and during best months though Himalayan Leisure, Inc. will be able to arrange your trip throughout the year.
Gear List
Head
Sun hat or scarf – Light balaclava or warm fleece hat – Sunglasses with UV protection
Lower Body
:Under Garments – Hiking shorts – Lightweight cotton long pants – Light and expedition weight thermal bottoms – Fleece or wool pants (seasonal) – Waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell pants
Feet
Thin, lightweight inner socks – Thick, warm wool hiking socks – Hiking boots with spare laces – Camp shoes (sneakers and/or sandals) Gaiters for hiking in winter to the base camp
Upper Body
:T-shirts – Light and expedition weight thermal tops – Fleece jacket or pullover – Fleece Wind-Stopper jacket (optional) – Waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell jacket – Down vest and/or jacket*
Hands
Lightweight gloves – Heavyweight gloves or mittens with a waterproof shell outer (seasonal)
Accessories
:Sleeping bag rated to zero degrees centigrade * – Headlamp (e.g. Petzl Zoom) with spare bulbs and batteries – Trekking Bags/Duffel bag * – Basic First Aid Kit – Large plastic bags – for keeping items dry inside trek bag – Daypack (approximately 2500 to 3000 cubic inches) – Trekking Poles – Water bottle (2) or camel bag – Toiletries (Small wash towel, Toilet papers, etc) – Ear Plug (who know some people on group are snoring)
Toiletries
1 medium-sized quick-drying towel – Toothbrush/paste (preferably biodegradable) – Multipurpose soap (preferably biodegradable) – Deodorants – Nail clippers – Face and body moisturizer – Personal / Feminine hygiene products – Small mirror
Extras/Luxuries
Binoculars – Reading book – Trail Map/Guide book – Journal & Pen – Walkman – Pencils and small notebooks – Travel game i.e. chess, backgammon, scrabble – Swimming customs (Kathmandu and Trek)
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Ronald Didiqun
Mount Everest is well known by every in the world and is located in Nepal. we also planned to visit Nepal and see the world's highest peak. so we decided to go to Everest Base Camp which is 5364m above sea level. Our trekking was well organized all thanks to Nepal Treks And Tour as well as our guide and potters. From Everest Base Camp we can see a really nice and close view of Mount Everest.
Areerat klyaphas
This was our second trek from Nepal Treks and Tour. We choose Nepal Treks and Tours because of their service from the last trek. Everest base camp was really beautiful so I recommend to contact Nepal treks and tour while doing any trekking activities in Nepal.
Taran Khac Tuno
we did Everest base camp for 9 days which was very good. Our trekking was well organized all the potters and guides were calm and our guide cleared all the quarries we presented. This was possible due to the effort of guides and potters and great thanks to Nepal treks and tour .
Yasuki Nagata
It was our first time to visit Nepal. We have heard a lot of things about Nepal like its beauty, its geography. When we arrived in Nepal there were lots of options of doing trekking as we had heard more about Mount Everest we took a decision to go to Everest base camp. Our trekking was well organized so we didn't fell any difficulty all thanks to Nepal treks and tour.
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