Everest Base Camp Trek
Sagarmatha National Park
Difficulty
Moderate
Duration
12 days
Group Size
1 - 10
Max Altitude
5600m
Start Point
Kathmandu
End Point
Kathmandu

With our exciting Everest Base Camp Trek,  you may take the first step toward achieving your ambition of being at the foot of the tallest peak in the world. The trek to Everest Base Camp will forever be one of the most incredible adventures in the Himalayas. The journey is entirely of more than just excitement and adventure. Throughout the trail to Everest Base Camp, you will have personal interactions with the people, allowing you to learn about their way of life and their traditions, customs, and religious views. Similarly, the way to Everest Base Camp is a pleasure for anyone who likes nature and watching birds. The path winds upwards through the Sagarmatha National Park, home to various plant and animal species. You will hike through breathtaking landscapes filled with rhododendrons and pine trees, passing suspension bridges, waterfalls, streams, and picturesque towns.

 

The Everest Base Camp Trek provides trekkers with a feeling of enormous success. You will eventually make it to EBC at 5,364 meters, which is the closest you can go to the summit of Mount Everest, which is 8,848 meters high. The Kala Patthar viewpoint, at 5,643 meters, is just above the Everest Base Camp and is reached further along the Everest Base Camp Trek. From this vantage point, you may take in breathtaking views of the dawn over mountains in all directions. 

 

The scenery during the whole journey is breathtaking. Your surroundings' peaceful atmosphere, birds singing, and the magnificent, snow-capped mountains of the Himalayas will become your constant friends. On the Everest Base Camp Tour, you will see some of Nepal's most historic monasteries and stupas. Prayer flags and wheels of various colors are strung up regularly to offer blessings to passing travelers.

Highlights

Breathtaking Scenery:

The Everest Base Camp trek offers stunning panoramic views of the world's highest peaks, including Mount Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, and Ama Dablam. The trek takes you through picturesque landscapes, including lush forests, Sherpa villages, and high-altitude terrain.

 

Cultural Immersion:

Encounter the rich Sherpa culture and hospitality as you pass through traditional villages like Namche Bazaar and Tengboche. Visit ancient monasteries and learn about the local way of life, adding a cultural dimension to your trekking experience.

 

Challenging High-Altitude Adventure:

The trek involves challenging ascents and descents, providing a thrilling and physically demanding adventure. Altitude becomes a significant factor as you ascend to higher elevations, adding an element of difficulty and excitement to the journey.

 

Everest Base Camp:

Reach the iconic Everest Base Camp, the starting point for climbers attempting to summit Mount Everest. Standing at the base of the world's highest peak is a surreal experience, and the views of the Khumbu Icefall and surrounding mountains are truly awe-inspiring.

 

Kala Patthar:

Climb to the summit of Kala Patthar, a vantage point that offers one of the best panoramic views of Mount Everest. The sunrise or sunset from Kala Patthar is breathtaking, providing a close-up and unobstructed view of the world's highest mountain.

Itinerary
Day 1
Arrival in Kathmandu
Day 2
Trip preparation day
Day 3
Fly to Lukla (2860m) and trek to Phakding (2610m 4-5 hours)
Day 4
Trek to Namche (3440m, 7-8 hours)
Day 5
Trek to Kyanjuma (3550m, 5-6 hours)
Day 6
Trek to Pangboche (3985m, 6-7 hours)
Day 7
Trek to Dingboche (4410m, 5-6 hours
Day 8
Rest day in Dingboche for acclimatization
Day 9
Trek to Lobuche (4940m, 6-7 hours)
Day 10
Trek to Gorak Shep (5110m, 3-4 hours) - Sunset hike to Kala Patthar (5600m, 4-5 hours)
Day 11

Sunrise hike to Everest Base Camp (5365m, 3-4 hours) - Trek to Pheriche (4317m, 5-6 hours)

Day 12
Trek to Namche (3440m, 7-8 hours)
Day 13
Trek to Lukla (2860m, 8-9 hours)
Day 14
Fly to Kathmandu
Day 15
Final departure
Costs and Inclusions
Group Size Price

What is included:

 

  • Airport transfers

  • Flight to Lukla and back

  • 3 nights stay at Nepali Ghar Hotel on twin sharing

 

  • Accommodation in mountain lodges on twin sharing during the trekking days

  • Breakfast everyday

  • Experienced trekking guide

  • Trekking porter (2 trekkers can share one porter)

  • Required permits for trekking

  • Staff salaries and insurances

  • Adventure Kora gifts and goodies

 

What is excluded:

 

  • Meals: Lunch and dinner/ alcoholic drinks/ bottled drinking water/ personal snacks

  • Personal expenses like battery charging, wifi, laundry, hot shower etc.

  • Tips and gratuities to staffs

  • Anything not mentioned on price include section

 

Important Notes

Money and budget:

It is best to bring some cash with you to avoid any problems that might occur due to technical issues. Our representatives will assist you with money exchange. You are required to carry Nepalese currency during the trek to cover your expenses. Please be aware of some extra funds for tipping, emergency scenarios like flight cancellations or rescue, and additional personal costs.

 

Meals during the trek: 

Various food items are available on the mountain lodge's menu. We have not included the cost of lunch and dinner in the package, so you can choose what you want to eat and how much you want to spend on food. Food items range from Npr. 300-1500, and drinks range from Npr 100-800 on the mountains. You can see the price of food increase as you go higher. Please let us know if you have any dietary requirements.

 

Health and safety: 

If you have any health conditions, please let us know in complete detail before the trek starts. Our expert, experienced guides will monitor your health on the trek. Ensure you follow the guides' instructions to avoid health and safety issues. Please communicate with your guide daily about the changes you have been experiencing in your body, or if you have any problems, avoid getting altitude sickness as much as possible.

 

Insurance:

All of our clients should have travel and rescue insurance. Please ensure it covers high-altitude trekking and helicopter rescue if you choose to do any of our treks.

 

Tips and gratuities: 

It is customary in Nepal, especially in the tourism industry, to tip the guides, porters, drivers, and other service providers after the service is received. You must tip as much as you want if you are happy with their service.

 

Single supplement: 

Extra charges will be applicable if you choose not to share rooms during the trip. There will be certain areas where the option to have a single room is not available during high season.

 

Change and adaptations: 

Our trek leaders will make changes and adapt the itinerary in your best interest if any unavoidable circumstances like bad weather, natural disaster, political activity, health issues, change of rules, etc. occur. 

 


 

 

What to pack:

 

Head and Hands:

  • Cap or hat to wear while walking in bright sun
  • Wool or fleece cap or hat to keep your head warm
  • Neck warmer to protect your throat from catching a cold 
  • Uv protection sunglasses 
  • Warm wind and waterproof gloves

 

Upper body:

  • Dri-fit trekking shirts
  • Thermals 
  • Warm trekking shirts
  • Hiking hoodie
  • Wind and waterproof jacket
  • Down jacket 

 

Lower body:

  • Trekking pants 
  • Trekking shorts
  • Thermals and inners
  • Waterproof pants 
  • Trekking socks
  • Waterproof trekking boots with ankle support 
  • Slippers or sandals
  • Gaiters 
  • Microspikes

 

Other items:

  • Strong rucksack or day rucksack to be carried personally.
  • One or two-litre water bottle.
  • Trekking poles.
  • A personal first aid kit should include essential items.
  • Sleeping bag, four seasons.
  • Torch, ideally head torch.
  • Toilet paper, quick-dry towel,
  • Toothbrush
  • Large handkerchief/bandana for neck
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