Overview
Everest Base Camp Trek is one of the most popular trekking packages in Nepal at Everest Region that has been the ultimate goal for trekkers from all around the world. This marvelous 15-days famous Everest Base Camp trek route in Nepal exposes the cultural richness, traditional rituals and the natural beauty of the mountainous showground of the Khumbu region. It takes us to the backyard of the legendary Sherpas and high altitude Buddhist monasteries following the footsteps of renowned mountaineers like Edmund Hillary, Reinhold Messner, Peter Habeler and Scott Fischer. The trek to Everest Base Camp begins with a mind-blowing flight through the mountains to Tenzing Hillary airport at Lukla, with varied and spectacular scenery during the short trip. After the dramatic landing at Lukla, it is the moment where the indisputable hike with cultural enticement begins.
Everest Base Camp Trek, you will be guided throughout the incredible trekking journey by the cheerful, inimitable Sherpa leader, the trail passes through suspension bridges festooned with colorful prayer flags, beautiful pine and rhododendron forests. Further, the path traverses through ancient monasteries, magnificent glaciers, numerous ridges, glacial moraines, quaint villages, countless chortens and Mani walls, and the world’s most majestic mountain views and the foothills. Penetrating through the floral and faunal biodiversity of Sagarmatha National Park adorned with fluttering prayer flags, the trail winds through scattered highland hamlets and stunning landscapes.
Will get the Breathtaking views of the Himalayan giants such as Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Cho Oyu, Ama Dablam, Makalu, Cholatse, Taboche, Lobuche East, Lobuche West, Khumbutse, Lingtren, Pumori and Mahalangur peaks are the frequent rewards throughout the Everest Base Camp Trek. One cultural highlight of this marvelous trek is the visit to a sanctified Himalayan monastery at Tengboche, also known by the name of Dawa Choling Gompa; it is the largest monastery in the Khumbu region. The major highlight of this trip, apparently the glacial walk to the Everest Base Camp lying at the foothill of the Khumbu icefall, makes the trek worthy. Adding colors to the already adorned beauty is the morning walk up to Kala Patthar that offers the most dramatic and picturesque views of the colossal Everest and its neighboring mountains.
Trekkers who are physically fit and in sound health and having meager experience with high elevations can, without any second thoughts, book this trip. While the trekking trails are not very difficult, it is the altitude which contributes to making it seem more difficult. The best seasons to embark on an adventurous trip in the Himalayas are spring and autumn when the weather remains perfectly impeccable. Everest, as cited by some alpinists, is more than just a mountain, and a trip to its base camp is more than just a trek. Come and fulfill your desire to watch the lofty Himalayas and walk along the varying terrains through lush forests with combined aspects of cultural, spiritual and natural beauty to the Everest Base Camp Trek.
Outline Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu and trip preparation (1,300m/4,264 ft)
Day 02: Fly to Lukla, trek to Phakding (2,651m/8,700ft): 8km, 3 - 4 hours trek
Day 03: Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,438m/11,280 ft): 11km, 5 - 6 hours
Day 04: Acclimatization Day - Namche Bazaar: (3,440m/11,284ft)
Day 05: Namche Bazaar to Tengboche (3,870m/12,694ft): 10km, 5 - 6 hours
Day 06: Tengboche to Dingboche (4,360 m/14,300 ft): 9km, 5 - 6 hours
Day 07: Dingboche: Acclimatization
Day 08: Dingboche to Lobuche (4940 m/16,207 ft): 7km, 5-6 hours
Day 09: Lobuche to Gorak Shep (5,170 m/16,961ft), visit Everest Base Camp (5,364 m/17,594 ft): 13km, 6-7 hours
Day 10: Gorak Shep to Kala Patthar (5,545m/18,192ft) to Pheriche (4,288m/14,070ft): 16km, 7-8 hours
Day 11: Pheriche to Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,280 ft): 20km, 6 - 7 hours
Day 12: Namche Bazaar to Lukla (2,860m/9,186ft): 19km, 6 - 7 hours
Day 13: Fly to Kathmandu
Day 14: Kathmandu Sightseeing (Full Day)
Day 15: Final departure
Cost Includes
- Airport Pick up/drop in a private vehicle
- 3 Night accommodation in Kathmandu on twin sharing with Breakfast
- 11 Night accommodation at Tea-house/ Local Lodge during the trek en-route
- All meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) during the trekking time
- All ground transportation on a comfortable private vehicle as per the itinerary
- Guided city tour in Kathmandu by private vehicle
- Entrance fees for sightseeing/monument visits as per the itinerary
- An experienced, English-speaking, and government-licensed holder trek Guide for trekking duration
- Porter service for trekking (2 trekkers :1 porter)
- Trekking Staff costs including their salary, insurance, equipment, food, and accommodation
- All necessary paperwork and trekking permits (National Park Permit, TIMS)
- Medical kit (carried by your trek leader)
- AID Team personal Take care
- All government and local taxes
Cost Excludes
- Nepalese visa fee
- Excess baggage charge(s)
- Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara because of early arrival, late departure, early return from mountain (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary
- Any meals (Except trekking time)
- International flights
- Travel and rescue insurance
- Personal expenses (phone calls, internet, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottled or boiled water, shower, etc.)