Everest Base Camp Trek

Namche, Koshi, Nepal
Duration
14 days 15 nights
Tour Type
Trekking Nepal
Min Travelers
2 People
Maximum Travelers
15 People

Overview

Everest base camp is located in the Khumbu region of eastern Nepal. It is one of the fascinating treks in the world. Since Mt. Everest is the highest peak on earth, EBC trek gives you a chance to test your strength & endurance at high altitude. It’s a treasure for those who love mountains &wants to explore Sherpa culture, food, lifestyle etc.  I call it a "magnet of attractions”.

The trek starts & ends at Lukla. Along the way you'll see many monasteries & stupas which carries a religious significant & reflection on their life style. Although the Nepal is a small country there are hundreds of peaks still undiscovered, unexplored. Khumbu is the glory of the multiple peaks, glaciers, passes, lakes & big mountains including Mt. Everest. The most unique" Yaks" in the Everest base camp trail lures you, make you stand & grab a photographs/videos presenting snow- capped mountains on background. You'll observe the panoramic view of Mt. Amadablam, Mt. Nuptse, Mt. Lhotse,Mt. Everest from Everest View Hotel.(5 star hotel at altitude of 3800m from sea level)

TREK HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Scenic flight to Lukla- thrilling mountain flight from Kathmandu to Lukla with stunning views.
  • Namche Bazaar – so called mini-Europe, happening Sherpa village/town full of facilities like fine bakeries, pubs, hotels, Medicare centers, Banks/ATMs etc. in 3440m altitude.
  • Tengboche Monastery - One of the primitives & most significant monastery with breathtaking views of Mt. Amadablam, Mt. Thamserkhu etc.
  • Everest View Hotel (3800m) - You'll observe the panaromic view of Mt. Amadablam, Mt. Nuptse, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Everest from Everest View Hotel. (5 star hotel at altitude of 3880m from sea level)
  • Everest Base Camp (5364m) - Opportunity to experiment Khumbu Glacier, Mt. Nuptse, Mt. Pumori, Mt. Lingdren, expedition tents /settlements etc. from closer.
  • Kalapathar (5545m) – Astonishing view of Mt. Everest, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Nuptse, Mt. Pumori, Mt. Lingdren on your front & expedition tents /settlements beneath the surface. You'd feel the altitude , how your body reacts on high altitude? Your endurance!!
  • Sherpa Culture & Hospitality   - Sherpa is the combination of two words Sher Pa where Sher means east & Pa means people so it has a meaning of people living in the east Nepal in the northeast mountain range. Sherpa people are recognizing for their spectacular hospitality & mountaineering instincts. They live in high altitudes for long, far from cities & crowd, influenced by Tibetan culture & Buddhism.
  • Sagarmatha National Park - It was established in 1976 AD & covers a area of 1148 square kilometers. Sagarmatha national park is enlist in UNESCO world heritage site located in Solukhumbu district. The park includes several tall mountains including Mt. Everest. It is also rich in biodiversity, rare wildlife like snow leopard, red panda, Himalayan Thar, Blue Sheep, Himalayan Yak & so on.
  • Charming Villages - Villages like Khumjung, Syangboche (old & small airport), Namche, Dingboche, Pangboche are the fantastic places to breathe & experiment breathtaking views of colorful roofs around the mountains.

Things you need to bring:

Clothing:

  • Thermal base layers
  • Warm fleece 
  • Down jacket
  • (Gore-Tex) jacket /windproof
  • Lightweight T-shirts
  • Thermal long underwear
  • Trekking paints
  • fleece/windproof paints
  • Moisture- wicking underwear
  • Warm wool socks 
  • liner socks (to prevent blisters)

Footwear:

  • Trekking boots 
  • Camp shoes/slippers   Accessories 
  • Sunglasses (UV-protection)
  • Warm hat & Buff
  • Gloves inner liners + insulated outer gloves
  • Power Bank (solar optional)

Gear:

  • Backpack
  • Trekking Poles
  • Headlamp
  • Water Bottles
  • Water purification tablets
  • Micro Spikes (depends on which season trek)

NOTE: You can rent sleeping bag (optional) & down Jackets in Kathmandu. However you'll need to purchase other clothing & gears.


Included

  • Airport pickup & drop in private vehicle.
  • Hotel accommodation with breakfast in Kathmandu.
  • An experienced & registered guide with insurance, salary & accommodation.
  • All permits & paper works.
  • 3 meals a day: breakfast, lunch & dinner during the trek.
  • Season fruits every evening.
  • Government tax & company service charge.
  • Well trained guide with First Aid kits.
  • Assistant guides according to the size of a group including their salary, transportation, meal, accommodation & Insurance.
  • Free Map & El Paso T-Shirt.
  • Porters throughout the trek. (1 porter will carry 2 trekkers baggage) including salary, food, accommodation & transportation.
  • A certificate of achievement can be prepared (only if requested).

Excluded

  • Overseas airfare & visa fees ($30 for 15 days, $50 for 30 days & $ 125 for 90 days).
  • Lunch & Dinner cost in Kathmandu & Manthali during stay.
  • Beverage & Deserts.
  • Extra Porter & activities outside the itinerary.
  • Extra fees & tickets during the trek.
  • Personal health insurance & evacuation by Heli if needed.
  • Hot shower, WIFI/ battery charge etc
  • Extra cost cause by natural disaster, flight delay, early arrival or health issue etc.
  • Tips for Guide/Porter

Meeting And Pickup

Arrival Point
Kathmandu
(Arrive in Time)
Start Time
07:30AM
(in the Morning)
Destination Point
Everest Base Camp
(Return Back from Location)

Itinerary Details

Please check the itenary details provided below as per day.

1
Arrival

There will be private cab / jeep to pick up you from Airport & transfer to the hotel. It takes 30-40 minutes to reach the hotel.

2
We wake up early in the morning eat breakfast & fly to Lukla (2840m).

It takes 25-30 minutes to fly from Kathmandu to Lukla depend on weather/traffic. We continue trek toward Phakding (2610m) passing the beautiful villages like Chheplung & Thadokoshi gaun. Its approx. 8 Km (5miles) & carry 4-5 hours depending upon walk. It’s a first day so we walk slow & steady as the trail is descent & easy.

3
The distance between Phakding & Namche Bazaar (3440m) is approx. 10-11 Km (6-7 Miles) & carry 6-7 Hours including rests & lunch.

In this day we steep ascent about 830m after lunch. We enter the Sagarmatha national park at Monjo (permit check point) & cross the famous Hillary suspension bridge after beautiful Jorsalle village. Although the day becomes little harder, the overwhelming settlement of Namche Bazaar fades your sweat & blooms you further.

4
As we reach the altitude like 3480m our body needs to be acclimatized.

As we have various destinations/ spots to observe around we choose to hike Everest View Hotel /Khumjung via Syangboche (oldest airport). We will have a great opportunity to see the beautiful mountains like Mt Amadablam, Mt Thamsherku, Mt. Lhotsse & Mt. Everest from the Everest view hotel view point. The Hillary school in Khumjung & the monastery (has a Yeti Scalp) is the icon of the Khumbu valley.

5
In this day we do a snake walk, downhill & uphill. Crossing 10 Km of distance within 5-6 Hours

we arrive Tengboche (3867m). We lunch at Phunki Tenga a beautiful lunch point beside the Dudh Koshi river & ascent approx. 2 hours crossing pine & rhododendron forest.

6
As we already been to the wonderful Tengboche monastery the day before & experiment mountains

we further the trek toward Dingboche (4410m). We walk approx. 10-11 Km this day, though the trail is not that difficult you"d feel the altitude as soon you touch Dingboche.

7
As we go higher air gets thinner & we may suffer from Acute Muontain Sickness (AMS).

Yes, I'm talking about acclimatization, eating proper food, drinking plenty of water & giving rest to the body are the measures to prevent yourself from AMS. In this day we will climb high explore Dingboche valley, panaromic view of several mountains like, Mt.Lohtse, Mt,Makalu, Mt.Amadablam, Tabuche peak, Cholatse peak ,Island peak, Lobuche peak etc from the Dingboche Ri.(5083m)." Climb High Sleep Low " is the key to acclimatize well.

8
This is the 8th day & we are reaching the altitude of 4940m crossing the Thukla Pass/ Memorial hill.

There are memorial walls honouring climbers who died on Everest. The distance between Dingboche to Lobuche is approx. 7-8 Km & we walk for like 6-7 hours including rest. Until Thukla the trail is gradually ascent after we do Lunch at Thukla we ascent steep like one hour & an hour more a plain trail to touch Lobuche (4940m).

9
The day is full of excitement & a dream place for every human once in al life.

. Yes, I'm talking about Everest Base Camp (5364m) which is around 12 Km from Lokbuche to Gorakshep(5164m) Via EBC. The trail is rocky & icy glacier till EBC. Although the trail is not so steep it makes you feeling exhausted because of high altitude.We sleep at Ghorakshep after we enjoy success on EBC.

10
Walk up early in the morning like 3;00 AM have some quick breakfast

we continue our hike toward kalapathar (5545m) carriying small backpack with bottle of water, camera, chocolates etc. Remember the head lamp is the most with the full battery on it. As the trail is steep from the begning the elevation gain will be 380m until top. The majestic view of the mountain Pumori just in your front will make you happy cry. As soon you reach on the top of Kalapathar you'll have an opportunity to experiment Mt. Everest, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Nuptse, Mt Pumori, Mt. Lingdren, Mt.Amadablam, Khumbu glacier, Everest Base Camp, Everest Camp 1 etc from closer. We sleep at Lobuche after having lunch on Gorakshep.

11
Heading to Pangboche from Lobuche is a easy day.

We descent all the way to the Thukla & Pheriche crossing a big plain land between Thukla & Pheriche (like airport). The distance between Lobuche to Pangboche is 14-15 Km & the walk hour is 6-7 hours including rests & lunch.

12
The distance between Pangboche to Namche is about 15 Km with walking hours of 5-6.

In this day we ascent, descent & walk plain trail crossing some pine & rhododendron forest.As we reach Namche bazaar we can celebrate our success going to the music bar, pubs etc & relax some time joyfully.

13
Namche to Lukla is our final day trek

& is all the way descent till Jhorsalle apart the trek goes gradual ups & downs.It takes about 6-7 hours to arrive Lukla with the easy walk.

14
We fly toward Kathmandu early morning after breakfast.

We celebrate dinner meal as a farewell program & discuss about the trek & further trips/ projects.

15
Ready for the departure

private cab/jeep will drop you Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA)

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