Trip Overview

Touching boulders at the Everest Base Camp is a dream of almost all the trekking enthusiasts around the world. The Everest Base Camp Trek fulfills your dream. The trekking offers you a solace out of your modern mechanical life. The entire route of the EBC Trek lies in the Everest region, also known as the Khumbu region, which is in the northeast part of Nepal. Besides, the highest peak on the Earth, Mount Everest (8848m), you will be mesmerized by some other world famous mountains such as Mount Lhotse (8516m) and Mount Cho Oyu (8201m).

Apart from picturesque views of the splendid mountains, the region has world famous Khumbu glacier, gushing rivers and alpine woods. The Sagarmatha National Park in the Everest region is a rare example of bio-diversity on this planet. Khumbu is a habitat of numerous endangered wild beast such as red panda, snow leopard. In addition to its breathtaking natural beauty, the region is a home for the world famous Sherpa people. The Sherpas, who have a prolonged history, are the pathfinder for the trekking and mountaineering enthusiast. The trekkers in the Everest region have a valuable opportunity to have a sight of Sherpa culture and tradition since the route passes through various Sherpa settlements. Meanwhile, you will reach in the spiritual world during the trek since monasteries, Chortens, prayer wheels and prayer flags flapping in the cool breeze are frequent on the trail.

Your determination with general fitness takes you to the destination of your dream. You can leave the rest of the things to us, our professionally motivated experienced team is always there along with you in your dream path. The best trekking seasons to embark on the Everest Base Camp trek is March to May and September to December.
The blend of the excitement of nature, culture; the Everest Base Camp Trek will be a trek of your life and you will, for sure, have a memory to cherish forever.

Outline Itinerary

Day 1 Arrival day in Kathmandu (1400m)

Day 2 Fly to Lukla and Trek to Phakding (2610m)

Day 3 Trek to Phakding to Namche Bazar (3440m)

Day 4 Acclimatization day at Namche Bazar (3440m)

Day 5 Trek to Tengboche (3867m)

Day 6 Trek to Dingboche (4410m)

Day 7 Acclimatization day at Dingboche and day excursion around the place (4410m)

Day 8 Trek to Lobuche (4940m)

Day 9 Trek to Everest Base Camp (5364m) via Gorekshep and trek back to Gorekshep (5164m)

Day 10 Hike to Kalapatthar (5545m) and trek to Pheriche (4220m)

Day 11 Trek to Namche Bazar (3440m)

Day 12 Trek to Lukla (2860m)

Day 13 Fly back to Kathmandu (1400m)

Day 14 Departure from Kathmandu (1400m)

Cost Includes

Arrival airport pick-up and transfer to your hotel

Welcome dinner with live Nepali cultural program and farewell dinner.

2 Nights at a 2-star standard accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast

Kathmandu- Lukla- Kathmandu flight, airport tax, and domestic transfer

Teahouse/Mountain Lodge accommodation during the trek

All meals (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner) during the trek

Cost of a guide (government certified experienced, fluent English speaker, first aid and eco trained).

Porter’s cost (one porter for every two members in a group)

Everest trekking permit/Sagarmatha National Park fee

All Government and Local body taxes as applicable

Down Jacket and sleeping bags (upon request)

A duffle Bag and a T-shirt (as a souvenir)

Trekking map and certificate of trek completion

Group medical Kit Box (Diamox and other first aid medicine carried by a guide)

The arrangement of Emergency Helicopter evacuation service which will be paid by your travel insurance company

Final departure transfer

Cost Excludes

Nepal Visa

International flight to Kathmandu and return ticket from Nepal.

Your meal at Kathmandu besides welcome dinner, farewell dinner, and breakfast

The entire cost of beverages (except hot drinks mentioned in the inclusion list), mineral water and beer etc. while on the treks

Travel insurance (must include Helicopter evacuation)

Tipping to the guide and porter

Anything not included in trip inclusion list is your personal expenses

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu (1400m)

Our representative, whom you will see with your name card at the airport, will receive and transfer you to the hotel. Our customer service staffs will meet you at the hotel or in our office (as per the convenience) at 5:30 pm for the briefing regarding the trek. We will take you out for a welcome dinner with typical Nepalese cultural dance. Overnight in Kathmandu.

Day 2: Kathmandu-Lukla flight and trek to Phakding (2610m) 3/4 hours

You will be accompanied by our guide from your hotel and will be transferred to the airport. You will fly to Tenzing-Hillary airport Lukla which will be one of the most thrilling flights of your lifetime. At Lukla, you will have a breakfast and meet the porters who will assist you the entire trek. After you all set to go, your actual trek begins passing through the marketplace of Lukla. After 3/4 hours of the walk while enjoying the introductory terrain and the beauty of Khumbu region, you will arrive Phakding where you stay overnight today.

Day 3: Trek to Namche Bazar (3440m)-5/6 hours

The day will be a day of suspension bridge since you are crossing many of them. You can enjoy the gushing Dudh Koshi River with green vegetation on the bank as most of the trail goes nearby this river today. At Monzo, your guide will make necessary administrative procedures in order to enter the Sagarmatha National Park. The trail ascends through a pine forest before entering a renowned Namche Bazar. You can have basic facilities such as hotels, restaurants, money exchange counter and shops in this lively village. You will stay overnight there.

Day 4: Acclimatization day at Namche Bazar (3440m) and day excursion

For acclimatization, you will stay at Namche Bazaar today. After breakfast, the guide will take you for a day excursion including to the Sherpa museum. The museum displays artworks that depict the Sherpa way of life. The open space nearby the park gives you a great view of the Himalayan range. You can choose to go up a steep trail to the Everest View Hotel; from where you will be rewarded with better views of the Mt. Everest. You will descend and stay overnight at Namche Bazar.

Day 5: Trek to Tengboche (3867m)- 4/5 hours

After breakfast, you will start the day. Following a quick ascend you will continue on a moderate trail before descending about an hour through a pine woods. You will enjoy superb views of Mt. Kusum Kanguru (6367m), Thamserku (6623m) and Ama Dablam (6812m) on the route. After Lunch, you will ascend to Tengboche through a sub-tropical forest. The biggest monastery in Khumbu region welcomes you at Tengboche with fluttering Buddhist flags. Towering Ama Dablam at the background of Monastery looks superb. Overnight stay at Tengboche.

Day 6: Trek to Dingboche (4410m)-5/6 hours

After breakfast at Dingboche, you will continue your treks. Following a quick descend, the trail continues through a forest until you cross a stream. Thereafter, you enter the stony barren land. You will cross a couple of settlements on the way prior to arriving in Dingboche, where you spend your two days.

Day 7: Acclimatization Day at Dingboche (4410m)

By now, you have climbed the altitude above 4400 meters; therefore your body needs to acclimatize with the altitude for smooth ascend ahead. After breakfast, you will go to Chukung hill or Imja valley for exploring the area and also tuning your body with the altitude. In the afternoon, it’s worthy to visit a local bakery to watch movie/documentary related to the mountains while enjoying bakery items. You will like a lively restaurant with a bunch of trekkers, porters, and guides while having your dinner before going to bed.

Day 8: Trek to Lobuche (4940m) - 5/6 hours

You depart from Dingboche following your breakfast today. After a quick ascend, your trail goes through a flat terrain to Thukla. You will stop for refreshment there to prepare you for the short rocky uphill up to Thukla Pass. At Thukla Pass, there are monuments built for the late climbers who lost their lives in the mountains. You will forget your recent exhaustion when you see the picturesque view of mountains from the Pass. After about an hour of walk over rocky trail you will arrive in Lobuche where you halt for the day.

Day 9: Trek to The Everest Base Camp (5364m) via Gorakshep (5164m) and return to Gorakshep for overnight. – 5/6 hours

This is the exciting day of the entire trip as you will reach the Everest Base Camp today. After the breakfast, you will resume your treks on a rocky trail passing through Gorekshep. Now your lifetime dream comes true, you will be there at the base camp of the world’s highest mountain in a while. Express your victory, take photos, videos and return to Gorakshep for the overnight stay.

Day 10: Hike to Kalapatthar (5643m) and trek to Periche (4371m) - 6/7 hours

It’s better to prepare for the day early morning not to miss the splendid view of the sunrise from Kalapatthar. You will give a push uphill to get atop Kalapatthar. One of the famous viewpoints in the Khumbu region offers you a marvelous view of Mount Everest and a wide range of mountains in the region. The bright crimson color of the rising sun adds beauty to the Mountain range. After breakfast, you will collect your backpack and climb down to Periche for the overnight stay.

Day 11: Trek to Namche Bazar (3440m) - 6/7 hours

After breakfast at Periche, the trail leads you down through mountain shrubs where you can have a click of the yaks in the pasture. You will cross a couple of settlements like Pangboche, Tengboche while enjoying the juniper and rhododendron wood. You should be happy to be back to Namche Bazaar at a moderate pace to enjoy the lively evening there.

Day 12: Trek to Lukla (2860m) 6/7 hours

This is the last day of the trek. You will climb down the hills from Namche and continue the trail along the Dudhkoshi River to Lukla. You will continue walking devouring the beauty of the area that you missed while ascending. After freshening up and packing your luggage; you can explore Lukla to know albeit little about local denizens and their culture.

Day 13: Fly back to Kathmandu (1400m)

You will get ready with your backpacks and reach the nearby Lukla airport to take a flight back to Kathmandu. You will enjoy green hills, dense forest and have a chance to catch a glimpse topography of hilly area while on board. You will be transferred to the hotel from the Kathmandu airport. You can have some time for exploring Kathmandu valley and buying souvenirs today. You will have a farewell dinner with the company’s representative.

Day 14: Departure from Kathmandu (1400m)

This is the final day in Nepal for this time. Our representative will transfer you to the Tribhuvan International Airport from the hotel as per your flight schedule. You will fly back to your sweet home with beautiful memories of Nepal.

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14 Days

Duration

5545m /18192ft

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Trip Start/Ends

Mar-May, Sep-Nov

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Teahouse/Lodge

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Hard

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Full Board

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