Everest Base Camp Trek

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Duration
15 Days
Trip Grade
Moderate
Country
Nepal
Maximum Altitude
5,164 meters
Group Size
2/15 pax
Starts
Kathmandu
Ends
Kathmandu
Activities
Trekking
Best Time
Spring and Autumn

Everest Base Camp Trip Overview

Everest base camp trek is one of the famous trekking destination of Nepal, where huge people are come to trek in trekking season. Everest base camp is situated in SoluKhumbu district Everest region at an altitude of 5,364 meters above sea level which is the highest base camp of the Nepal. Everest base camp is everyone dream destination to see the world highest Mount Everest.

The areas are specially inhabited by the Sherpa community people in the high mountain areas and Magar, Tamang, and Rai community people at lower hilly parts of the Solukhumbu district. Everest region is fascinated by its surrounding Himalayas, including world highest mountain Everest 8,848.86 meter above sea level which is everyone dream mountain to see it in real. Likewise there are several snow-covered mountains and rocky hills, landscapes, forests, rivers, waterfall, and glacier lakes which really provides the mesmerizing views of natural beauty of area.

Highlights

  • Get incredible panorama views of the world’s highest mountain Mt. Everest.
  • Witness the awe-inspiring Khumbu Glacier, the largest glacier in Nepal.
  • Experience the unique Sherpa culture and visit charming villages like Namche Bazaar and Tengboche Old Monastery.
  • Hike to Kalapatthar a viewpoint at 5,545 meters for spectacular sunrise views of Mt. Everest and surroundings.
  • Explore the Gokyo Lakes a series of turquoise-colored lakes nestled amidst the mountains.
  • Climb to Gokyo Ri for panoramic views of the Everest massif including Mt. Everest, Cho Oyu, and Nuptse.
  • Trek through the Sagarmatha National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and encounter diverse flora and fauna including snow leopards, yak, and Himalayan Thar.
  • Experience the famous Mani Rimdu festivals of the Sherpa community people.
  • Spectacular views of Mt. Everest, Kwangde Ri, Lhotse, Lobuche, Amadablam, Cho Oyu, Nuptse, Pumori, Cholatse, and several other mountains.
  • Pass through Hillary Bridge to reach Namche Bazar, the gateway of the Everest region.

What things can be Experience and Explore in the Everest Base Camp Trekking?

Everest base camp trek is a popular trekking destination among the others. Most trekkers prefer to trek in this region because it is the home of the world’s highest mountain Everest (8,848.86 meters/29,030 feet). Everest base camp is situated at an altitude of 5,364 meters/ 17,598 feet above sea level. It is located in eastern Nepal of Solu Khumbu district’s Khumbu region and south base camp is in Nepal and the north base camp is at 5,150 meters in Tibet. Mount Everest is also called the Chomolungma by the Sherpa and Tibetan people another is the Sanskrit name Sagarmatha means literally “Peak of Heaven.” Mount Everest was also previously referred to as Peak XV it was renamed for Sir George Everest in 1865. It is the female god or goddess mother of the world’ and goddess of the valley although local people worship it as a god.

Everest base camp trek is an iconic adventure that takes you to the heart of the Himalayas offering breathtaking views of the world’s highest mountain and its surrounding peaks. Everest base camp trek is more convenient with well-maintained trek routes and accommodation as well as tourists attracted destination. Not only that this region provides warm hospitality facilities to the tourists from the Sherpa community’s people. The region is largely inhabited by the Sherpa indigenous people where you can also learn and experience Sherpa culture this adventure not only brings you to the base camp of the world’s highest peak but also immerses you in the rich culture and traditions of Nepal.

This 15-day Everest base camp trek takes you to an elevation of 5,364 meters experiencing lovely Sherpa people's cultural traditions and trying and tasting their local authentic foods festivals. Exploring the ancient monasteries such as the renowned Tengboche Monastery, stupa, and Mani wall. The trek usually takes you through pine forest rhododendrons forest verdant forests, farmland, amazing alpine meadows hills, and mountains crossing the bridges and some rocky trail valleys up and down. This trek provides mesmerizing views of Mount Kongde Ri (6,187m/20,299ft) mount Ama Dablam (6,812m/22,349ft), mount Lhotse (8,516 m/27,940ft) mount Nuptse (7,861m/25,791ft) mount Lobuche (6,119m/20,075ft) mount Pumori (7,161m/23,494ft) Cho Oyu (8,201m/26,906ft) the others peaks and the iconic Mt. Everest (8,848.86m/29,030ft) itself as well as the Khumbu Glacier.

The EBC trek journey begins with a breathtaking 35-minute flight from Kathmandu to Lukla in the month of January February June July August September and December or a 20 minutes flight from Manthali/ Ramechhap to Lukla including an approximately 5 to 6 hours’ drive from Kathmandu to Manthali in the month of March April May October and November.

Everest base camp trek begins and ends in Lukla Namche Bazar Namche Bazar is a beautiful bustling town with the main trading center of the Everest region and people call it the Thamel of the Everest region likewise also popularly known as an acclimatization destination of the Everest region treks. The journey starts along the beautiful river’s bank of the Dhudkoshi and passes through the Sagarmatha National Park At this distance can see the famous Hillary Bridge although Hillary Bridge is named after Sir Edmund Hillary. National Park ranges in an elevation from 2,845 to 8,848.86 meters to the top of Mt. Everest finally reached in the Namche Bazar the gateway to the top of the world. The Everest base camp trek gives you unforgettable memories with great trekking experiences.

Why does the Everest Base Camp Trek 15 Days?

The Everest base camp or Everest region is everyone's dream destination so to fulfill your dream we are here any time available to give you good quality services at an affordable cost and experienced trekking guide to lead you till the end of your trip, we have designed this 15-day's Everest base camp trek package and itinerary.

This 15-day’s trek will lead you to drive from Kathmandu to Ramechhap Manthali takes 5 to 6 hours by Jeep for the Lukla flight. Especially in March, April, May, October, and November the airline directly could not fly from Kathmandu’s Tribhuvan International Airport to Lukla Airport due to the busy tourist season in Nepal, so most of the Lukla flights operate from Ramechhap instead of Kathmandu airport and it takes 20 minutes to fly from Lukla to Manthali. Although, Lukla to Kathmandu flights only operate in January, February, June, July, August, September, and December this time they are not busy that much and it takes 35 minutes to direct flights from Lukla to Kathmandu.

The Everest base camp trek provides authentic Sherpa cultures and their Himalayan lifestyles, traditions, festivals foods ancient heritages, and the Hidden story of the several places. You can enjoy seeing the countless Mani walls, prayer flags, pagodas, stupas, and monasteries along the trails and in the villages. Will visit the scary monastery Tengboche monastery while trekking it is the oldest and highest monastery in Nepal. Especially Everest region hosts the famous Mani Rimdu festival where lamas perform the scary mask dances it is a 19-day festival celebrated by Buddhists in the Everest region of Nepal to mark the founding of Buddhism by Guru Rinpoche (Padmasambhava) it is celebrated as per the Tibetan lunar calendar which falls between October and November in English calendar. While you are trekking in the given months then do not miss this amazing festival.

Lukla is the gateway of the Everest region explore it and enjoy the panorama vistas of surrounding areas and the mountains. Discover Namche Bazar the trading center of Everest region and the town of the Khumbu pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality. Where you can find numerous accommodation facilities and several shops to purchase trekking gear and local handicrafts goods gift shops as well as experience cultural immersion. While trekking you can see the major mountains on the trail are Mount Kusum, Kangaru, Kwangde Ri, Thamserku, Amadablam, Cholatse, Lobuche, Pumori, Cho Oyu, Nuptse, Lhotse, and Mount Everest etc so, the sight of the mountains are abundant during the trek.

last, the trek usually goes through the pine forests, rhododendron forests, and alpine meadows crossing the Dhudkoshi River, Imja River, and several waterfall valleys up, down, and straights toward Everest base camp trek. Along the way, you can see the wilderness animals such as Himalayan Thar, Blue sheep, and Yaks as well as a variety of flora of high altitude regions. This trek offers close snow-capped captivating views of the world’s highest mountain Mt. Everest (8,848.86m/29,031ft) containing Cho Oyu (8,201m/26,906ft), Lhotse (8,516m/27,940ft), Aamdablam (6,812m/22, 349ft), Lobuche (6,119m/20,075ft), Pumori (7,161m/27,494ft), Nuptse (7,861m/25,791ft), Thamserku (6,608m/21,680ft), Kongde Ri (6,187m/20,299ft), Khumbu Glacier With elevations of 4,900m (16,100ft) at its terminus to 7,600m (24,900ft) at its source, it is the world's highest glacier, Khumbu Icefalls (5,486m/17,999ft), Gokyo lake (the glacial lake 4,700–5,000m /15,400–16,400ft), and others several named peaks.

Are you ready for the Everest Base Camp Trek? How to Prepare for the Journey?

The trek to Everest Base Camp is a challenging but incredibly rewarding adventure. To ensure you are well-prepared for the journey and keep your body healthy and fit. If you are a regular trekker and hiker it can also encourage you to trek successfully without causing any harm related to high altitude sickness. Manage your gear and equipment for your Everest base camp trek purchase good quality warm trekking equipment for yourself that can be used for a long time so, invest money only for quality products to protect your body from the cold and harsh weather conditions in the high elevation.

Physical Fitness

  • Cardiovascular Endurance: Build your stamina with activities like hiking, running, swimming, or cycling. Aim for at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise most days of the week.
  • Strength Training: Focus on lower body exercises (squats, lunges, calf raises) to strengthen your legs, which will be crucial for the trek.
  • Flexibility: Incorporate stretching exercises into your routine to improve your range of motion and prevent injuries.

Acclimatization

  • Gradual Ascent: Plan your trek with acclimatization days to allow your body to adjust to the high altitude.
  • Listen to Your Body: Pay attention to symptoms like headache, nausea, or fatigue. If you experience any of these, rest and consult a medical professional.

Mental Preparation

  • Positive Mindset: Cultivate a positive attitude and a strong mental outlook. The trek can be physically demanding, so having a positive mindset will help you overcome challenges.
  • Research and Planning: Learn about the trek, its route, and the weather conditions. This knowledge will help you feel more prepared and confident.

Everest Base Camp Trek Packing lists

For the Everest base camp trek, you need the following mentioned things:-

  • Head wears: Woolen hats, buff masks, caps, 100% UV-protected sunglasses, UV-protected sunglasses
  • Hand wears: Glove thick pair, glove warm pair gore-tax 3 to 4 pairs
  • Upper Body wears: Thermal layers and fleece, quick dry T-shirt, gore-tax jacket, warm thick down jacket, soft shell jacket
  • Lower body wear: Trekking pants, thermal trousers, gore-tax pants, trekking socks, comfortable trekking boots, slippers
  • Miscellaneous: Headlamp, batteries, reusable water bottles, water purification tablets, thermos, trekking pole, raincoats, map, compass, trekking bag, backpack, personal first aid kit, Adapter, charger, power bank, dry fruits, nuts and chocolates, sun protection camera, etc.
  • Toiletries: Toilet paper, deodorant, shampoo, soap, wet tissue, toothbrush/toothpaste hand sanitizers, Sun lotion, moisturizer, sunscreen, lip bam, etc.

Get the Best Everest Base Camp Trek Service with Sherpa Summits

We, Sherpa Summits, specialize in crafting unforgettable trekking experiences for both domestic and international adventures in Nepal. Our dedicated team is committed to providing exceptional support throughout your trekking trips. From acquiring essential permits and arranging transportation to handling every logistical detail, we ensure a seamless experience tailored to your preferences.

Enjoy the epitome of quality service at an affordable price with our Everest Base Camp Trek Packages. Whether you’re embarking on a solo adventure or exploring the Himalayas with family, friends, or a partner, your safety and satisfaction are our top priorities. Our expert guides, assistant guides, and trustworthy porters, are fluent in English and other languages, guaranteeing effective communication and cultural exchange.

Customize your Everest Base Camp Trek to align perfectly with your desires. Select your preferred departure date, group size, and daily itinerary. We welcome trekkers of all ages, as long as you possess the necessary physical and mental fitness. Rest assured, there are no hidden costs involved and you will receive transparent pricing for your trek.

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Tengboche Village
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Namche

Everest Base Camp Trek Itinerary

Kathmandu to KathmanduExpand all
Max Altitude: 1,400m Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and Dessert 🍰Accommodation: Hotel

On arrival day your airport representative will be waiting at Tribhuvan International Airport to pick you up and welcome you. After that, you will transfer to the hotel in an official vehicle. Although, accommodations are set as per you’re requirement so, take a shower and rest and if you need short sightseeing after taking a short rest then we recommend Boudhanath stupa or Sawoyambu (monkey temple) might be perfect for peace and relaxation. In the evening there will be a welcome dinner and briefing about the trek. Additionally, if you want to go hiking near the Kathmandu Valley, then here are some hiking places that are respectively mentioned below:

  1. Shivapuri Peak Hike. (Inside Shivapuri National Park)
  2. Pulchowki Hill Hike.
  3. Sundarijal Hike.
  4. Champadevi Hill Hike.
  5. Nagarjun Hill Hike.
  6. Nagarkot to Dhulikhel Hike.
  7. Chandragiri Hike.
  8. Namobuddha Hike.
Max Altitude: 2,610m Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and Dessert 🍰Accommodation: Lodge and Guesthouse

The beautiful morning starts in the Kathmandu valley; after having breakfast, you will depart from the hotel for your Everest base camp trek. First, you will drive by jeep from Kathmandu to Ramechhap, which takes you around 5 to 6 hours in the jeep, and then the same day you take a flight to Lukla, which takes approximately 25 minutes, or you will directly take a flight to Lukla from Kathmandu, which takes nearly 35 minutes. The trek starts from Lukla, the main gateway of the Everest region, and today you will trek up to Phakding from Lukla, walking approximately 2-3 hours where you spend the night.

Max Altitude: 3,440m Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and Dessert 🍰Accommodation: Hotel/Lodge

The beautiful morning with a clear sky starts at Phakding, and Phakding is situated at an elevation of 2,610 meters. Here you will have breakfast in the lodge, and then your day two trekking starts towards Namche Bazar, the main trading centre of the Everest region. The trails from Phakding towards Namche Bazar take you alongside the beautiful river of Dhudkoshi. Although, along the way there are numerous waterfalls and suspension bridges with clear blue sky and the rising torrent of Dhudkoshi down below with a picturesque landscape surrounding you. After trekking for a while, you enter Sagarmatha National Park, which ranges in altitude from 2,845 to 8,848.86 meters to the top of Mt. Everest. Here you need entry permit verification in the Everest region.

After trekking for around 5-6 hours from Phakding, a total of 12 km, you reach the lovely Namche Bazar town, also known as the Thamel of the Everest region. It is located at an elevation of 3,440 meters. Your overnight stay will be here at Namche Bazar.

Max Altitude: 3,440m Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and Dessert 🍰Accommodation: Lodge/Hotel

Namche Bazar is the main trading centre of the Everest and Khumbu region, so here you can find plenty of trekking and expedition gear and equipment shops, luxurious hotel, lodge, restaurant, pubs,  cafe, and  Bar as well as local handicraft shops to buy stuff for trekking memories, and you will sightsee the Namche Bazar and their Sherpa cultural museum and discover the history and culture of the Sherpa community.

Trekking at higher altitudes can cause altitude sickness symptoms, so to keep your body fit and fine and engaged with that height, we have decided to take a one-day rest or acclimatization day at Namche Bazar. Today you have a short hike up to the Hotel Everest View, Sagarmatha Next (waste recylce spot to make souvenirs), and Syangboche Airport (the highest airport of Nepal).

Hotel Everest Views has been listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as the highest-place hotel in the world, 13,000 ft or 3,960 m. Enjoy your hike with a splendid view of Mount Everest, Lhotse, Amadablam, Thamserku, and Kungde Ri. It’s like living in a postcard, truly spectacular, taking a cup of coffee and tea. Likewise, after hours of enjoying the hike, return back to Namche Bazar from Everest View Hotel and have an overnight stay at Namche Bazar, the bustling town.

Max Altitude: 3,860m Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and Dessert 🍰Accommodation: Lodge/Hotel

Today's trek leads you towards the Tengboche from Namche Bazar. Begin the trek, advancing along the Dhudkoshi River. The trail from Namche Bazar is very nice with gradual ups and downs; the trek will be a bit challenging. Likewise, the trail towards the Tengboche gradually gets deeper; it’s like an uphill hike but with a splendid view of the mountains surrounding you.

After climbing steeply through the pine forest and lovely rhododendron forests, you arrived at Tengboche by walking around 4 to 5 hours, and the total distance it covered is around 9.2 km. Tengboche is home to the famous Tengboche Monastery, which is the oldest ancient monastery in the Khumbu region (3,860 meters) and is truly a beautiful, peaceful, and very relaxing place. Visit Tengboche Monastery and observe the lamas performing a prayer ceremony either morning or evening time. Your overnight stay will be at Tengboche.

Max Altitude: 4,410m Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and Dessert 🍰Accommodation: Lodge/Hotel

The beautiful morning starts at the charming village with a clear blue sky and a splendid view of the mountains. The trail gently goes down from Tengboche along with some beautiful pine forest and rhododendron forests across a suspension bridge crossing the Imaja River with picturesque scenes of Mt. Amadablam and the river down below. The view of Mt. Amadablam is especially striking and majestic and is the major highlight of the trail toward Dingboche.

Heading up the trail towards Dingboche, reach Pangboche, and the trail from here to Dingboche is a gradual uphill climb through rivers and alpine forests. Along the way, you can enjoy the mountain's breathtaking vista, and after approximately 5 to 6 hours of trekking, you reach Dingboche village and spend an overnight stay at Dingboche.

Max Altitude: 5,083m Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and Dessert 🍰Accommodation: Lodge/Hotel

Today you take a rest and acclimatize at Dingboche, and it’s your second time resting day for adapting to the increasing altitude and changing environment, which is essential for the human body to prevent altitude sickness. Dingboche is one of the highest settlements in the world, which is situated at an elevation of 5,083 meters, and it is also known as the Sama Valley of the Khumbu region, as the name means the valley gets more sun.

Dingboche is surrounded by the towering peaks of Mount Lhotse, Amadablam, and Cholatse. You acclimate by hiking to Nangkartsang Peak, which offers a mesmerising view of Amadablam from the peak that is awe-inspiring. After the acclimatization hike, you can explore the village or relax in the lodge or cafe.

Max Altitude: 4,910m Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and Dessert 🍰Accommodation: Lodge/Hotel

Trek continues toward the Lhobuche through a steep uphill climb up on the way. The area is wholly surrounded by mountains. After a steep climb, reach the Everest memorial site in Chukpi Lhara, where you can see prayer flags and memorial monuments honouring all the climbers and Sherpas who have died attempting to climb Mount Everest and Lhotse.

After crossing the Everest memorial site, it is a gradual uphill climb toward Lobuche, where you can see the first view of Mount Pumori on the left and Mount Nuptse on the right. After trekking for around 5 hours and nearly 8.5 km from Dingboche, you reach Lobuche, which is situated at an altitude of 4,940 m; spend the night at Lobuche. Explore the Lobuche region, where you are greeted with the view of the mighty Khumbu glacier. 

Max Altitude: 5,360m Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and Dessert 🍰Accommodation: Lodge/Teahouse

Today there are two sections of the EBC trek. First, the trail follows the route to Gorakshep and then to Mount Everest Base Camp.  The day will be most exciting day the way toward the Everest base camp. The total distance it covers is roughly 7.5 kilomertres, and the time is approximately 6 to 7 hours. After having breakfast, trek up from Lobuche; you come across rock-filled moraines and glaciers of Khumbu and head up through the Khumbu glacier while enjoying the magnificent view of Mt Nuptse. After that, soon you reach the village of Gorakshep.

Though, you will continue your trek all the way to Everest Base Camp. The trail ahead is challenging as it is rugged terrain. The captivating view of Khumbu Glacier and Khumbu Icefall is visible along the way. Once you reach base camp, the base camp is situated at an elevation of 5,360 m above sea level, and you will be rewarded with a close snow-capped panoramic view of Mount Everest, Nuptse, Pumori, Khumbu Glacier, Icefall, Lhotse, and surrounding peaks. It’s a great feeling to be present at the base of the world’s highest mountain. Furthermore, you may encounter expedition teams and climbers during peak seasons. After spending hours at the world's highest Mount Everest Base Camp, you retrace the path back to Gorakshep for overnight stay at Gorkashep. 

 

Max Altitude: 4,200m Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and Dessert 🍰Accommodation: Lodge/Hotel

Today, you embark on a challenging yet rewarding hike to Kala Patthar, the highest point of the Everest Base Camp Trek. The hike begins early in the morning with a breathtaking sunrise view along the mountains. Kala Patthar provides an unparalleled vantage point, where you’ll be captivated by the stunning views of Mount Lhotse, Nuptse, Pumori, and the iconic Mount Everest. Immerse yourself in the awe-inspiring beauty of this alpine landscape, savouring every moment of tranquillity and exhilaration. After taking in the breathtaking scenery, you will descend to Gorakshep and continue your Everest Base Camp Trek, following the trail down to the picturesque Pheriche Village. Where you are going to spend your overnight stay at Pheriche village.

Max Altitude: 3,440m Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and Dessert 🍰Accommodation: Lodge/Hotel

After breakfast, you move down to Namche, hiking along the trail back you had taken while trekking up to Everest Base Camp. As the trek progresses, you come across Pangboche village, following Tengboche village. You cross a suspension bridge and enter the forest trail, hiking until you arrive in Namche Bazar. 

Max Altitude: 2,840m Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and Dessert 🍰Accommodation: Hotel/Lodge

The adventure of Trekking Everest Base Camp ends today once you reach Lukla. After breakfast, you leave Namche Bazar for Lukla, and it is your last day in the Everest region; take a short walk around the village. Enjoy and celebrate the successful journey moments of the Everest base camp trek with teams.

Max Altitude: 1,400m Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and Dessert 🍰Accommodation: Hotel

A flight from Lukla to Manthali is nearly a 20-25 minute flight, and after that, it is about a 5 to 6 hour drive from Ramechap Manthali to Kathmandu. Note that the driving hours may vary according to the highway traffic situations, and after reaching in Kathmandu, you will drop up to the hotel on an official vehicle or private vehicle.

 

 

Max Altitude: 1,400m Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and Dessert 🍰Accommodation: Hotel

The day is for your Kathmandu Valley sightseeing of UNESCO World Heritage sites such as Boudha Nath, Swyambhu Nath, Pashupati Temple, Bhaktapur Temple, and Paten Durbar Square. If you want to purchase local handcrafted stuff as gifts for your parents and friends look around as well as experience the different ethnic groups’ cultures and traditions of the Valley. Celebrate the happy last night of your Nepal journey. At last, if you want to stay more days in Nepal, please inform us. We would be really glad to give service to you 24 hours. 

Meals: Breakfast

Today is the farewell day, the last day of your 15-day thrilling adventure Everest base camp trek. We are delighted that you successfully completed your Everest region trekking, and it is the biggest achievement for you as well as for us. Have a safe flight; our team members will drop you at the Tribhuvan International Airport for your flight back to home. We are hoping that you will travel to Nepal again. 

Everest Base Camp Trek Route Map

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Everest Base Camp Trek Cost Details

Includes

  • Arrival and departure transportation charges.
  • Direct flight from Kathmandu to Lukla Airport.
  • Sagarmatha National Park & Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality Entry Permit Card.
  • TIMS permit (Trekker’s Information Management System).
  • At normal packages, teahouses, lodges & hotels accommodation facilities are common during trekking whereas at luxury packages you will get quality accommodation conveniences.
  • Three meals every day during your trek (including breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert, and tea or coffee).
  • Experienced English-speaking government license holder mountain or trekking Guide, and assistant guide.
  • All programs are according to the itinerary.
  • Wages, food, transportation, equipment, insurance, and other facilities to guide/staff during the trek, Rescue arrangements, Local & government TAX-VAT, company service charges, etc.
  • Trip achievement certificate (If you want).
  • Seasonal fruit during the trek such as apples.
  • Porters hires from Lukla.
  • First Aid Kit with an Oximeter (an oximeter measures the saturation of oxygen carried in your red blood cells).
  • Duffel Bag, sleeping bag for the trekking (should return after the trip).

Excludes

  • Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner) and accommodation in Kathmandu.
  • Your Travel/ Trekking insurance, - International airfare.
  • All kinds of alcoholic drinks, desserts, foods.
  • Personal shopping, laundry, trekking equipment, etc.
  • Nepal Entry Visa fee.
  • A full day sightseeing in Kathmandu with a city guide.
  • Tips for trekking guides, porters, and assistant guides (Tipping is expected).
  • All types of personal nature expenses such as snacks, telephone, Wi-Fi, and hot shower during the trekking.
  • Rescue operation charge.
  • Any other things that are not mentioned in the included.
  • Excluded are all costs and expenses not listed under "cost includes".

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Essential Information

Good to Know

  • The Everest base camp trek is the highest base camp in Nepal.
  • To enter the Everest region, you need three permits: a TIMS card, a Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality permit, and a Sagarmatha National Park permit card.
  • The Tenzing-Hillary airport of Lukla is also listed among the world's most dangerous airports.
  • The Everest region is the home of the world’s highest mountain Mt. Everest which Tenzing Norgay Sherpa and Sir Edmund Hillary successfully climbed on 1953 May 29 for the first time. Before that, George Herbert Leigh-Mallory was a British mountaineer who tried to attempt with his two friends Mount Everest's expedition in the early 1920s they could not summit and later he and Andrew Irvine were last ascending near Everest summit during the 1924 expedition but they never returned. It is still debated whether they died at the summit of Everest or near the summit section.
  • Namche Bazaar is the main trading center of the Everest region and Khumbu region, as well as people called it the Thamel of the Everest region.
  • In the Everest region, especially three main festivals are famous Dumje, Mani Rimdu, and Lhosar which are celebrated by the Sherpa people.
  • Dumje festival is used to celebrate to commemorate the birth of Guru Rinpoche in the lower and upper Solukhumbu region’s Namche, Tengboche monastery, Thame, and Chiwong monastery of Khumbu in July month.
  • Mani Rimdu festival is used to celebrate to mark the founding of Buddhism by Guru Rinpoche (Padmasambhava), especially at Tengboche monastery in the Everest region in October or November month.
  • Lhosar festival is used to celebrate as a new year, in the month of February.
  • The Everest bungee was initiated in 2023 by Chhepal at the old Hillary Bridge between Monju and Namche Bazaar. Who was inspired to bring the sport to the Everest region after experiencing it in Tatopani in the mid-2000s
  • Lukla is the gateway of the Everest region.

Everest Base Camp Trek Difficulty

The Everest base camp trek is truly a more challenging trek due to its highest altitude where trekkers can easily get the symptoms of high altitude sickness issues but people normally say it is moderate as per the trail's perspective. It takes two weeks to complete the Everest base camp trek, even though the EBC trek does not require any prior trekking expertise. It is suggested that the trekker should be determined and be physically fit. The trekking routes of the Everest region are up and down hilly sometimes, trekkers should trek through steep and rocky paths crossing rivers and waterfalls. Trekking trails are well-maintained and there are low chance of lost trekkers Likewise, if you have previous trek experience then it will help you to complete the trek easily.

Altitude Sickness

The Everest base camp trek is the highest base camp in Nepal which is situated at an altitude of 5,364 meters/ 17,598 feet. So of course there is a high chance of getting altitude sickness symptoms to travelers. However, be prepared to keep your body healthy fit, and fine in every situation. Do regular exercise related to cardiovascular, increase your walking levels, and boost your strength as well as run every day carrying a 10 kg bag drink plenty of water energy bars, and eat meals and seasonal fruits on time to keep your body healthy, and fresh. If you have done these all and have previous experience of trekking then it will help you to complete the Everest base camp trek. As a trekker, you obviously need to know knowledge about altitude sickness symptoms and their prevention while trekking, traveling, and expedition so, here we have mentioned the altitude sickness symptoms below they are as follows:-

AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness) Symptoms

  • Vomiting, headache, fatigue/malaise, nausea, difficulty in breathing, dizziness, insomnia, loss of appetite, etc.

HACE (High Altitude Cerebral Edema) Symptoms

  • Several headaches, Weakness, loss of coordination, slurred speech, disorientation, memory loss, hallucinations (altered mental status) loss of consciousness, seizure, etc.

HAPE (High Altitude Pulmonary Edema) Symptoms

  •  Dry cough, chest tightness or pain, cough, dyspnea at rest, decreased exercise tolerance, pink frothy, shortness of breath, etc.

Preventive Measures

  • Stay hydrated, ascend slowly, maintain your pace, listen to your body, get abundant rest, drink plenty of water using water purification tablets, eat carbohydrate-rich food, and do not drink alcohol or smoke while ascending and descent as soon as possible if the condition is worst.

Travel Insurance for Everest Base Camp Trek

Travel insurance in Nepal is compulsory for all trekkers. It helps to cover the medical insurance of trekkers if he or she get injuries during their trekking. Likewise, it ensures that you get quick helicopter evacuation and medical assistance services in case of an emergency. While purchasing a travel insurance plan, make sure it covers helicopter evacuation from the Himalayas and medical bills.

The Best Time to Trek in the Everest Base Camp

Nepal trekking best time is during the spring and autumn seasons due to clear weather which offers spectacular mountain vistas of the surrounding. In winter and monsoon seasons the Lukla flights are canceled, so avoid trekking in this season because the weather will be cloudy, rainy, and snowy. The best months are March, April, May, September, October, and November, although these are the good time to trek in the Everest region. During these months you will get the majestic views of several mountains including Mt. Everest.

Permits for Everest Base Camp Trek

To enter the Everest region you need three permits. TIMS card (trekker’s information management system), Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality fee, and Sagarmatha National Park permit fee are required. The cost of these permits is 10 USD for a TIMS card, Nepalese 2000 rupees for a Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality permit, and 3000 Nepalese for the Sagarmatha National Park permit these are all for the trekker’s safety and security as well to collect data of inflow and outflow.

Accommodation & Food during the Trek

On this 15-day Everest Base Camp Trek, you will spend the night at a teahouse, lodges, and hotel. Lodges, teahouses, and hotels are well maintained with good quality services and luxury accommodations facilities with proper meals as per the tourist's requirements. Rooms are available as per the need such as single rooms with attached bathrooms, twin beds with attached bathrooms, and couple beds with attached bathrooms. Overall the Western-style toilets are facilities available for trekkers even if you want shared bathrooms that are also available in warm hospitality services which makes you feel like you are at home. Spend the night in lodges, teahouses, or hotels as per you’re choices. While trek carry all toiletries with you including toilet paper for you are personal healthcare.

  • Service in the Lodge, Hotel & Teahouse: Services like hot showers, Wi-Fi, and charging are available at an extra cost which is not included in the trekking packages.

  • Drinking Water: You can either buy boiled water in the lodges which will charge you extra cost and is too expensive so, make sure that if you do not want to buy water then you can use water purification tablets to filter it further to keep your body fit drinking plenty of water during the trek.
  • Snacks: Buy light snacks in Kathmandu for the trek. Pack nuts items, energy bars chocolates, and other things you love to eat during your trek journey and if you buy them in the Everest region it will be so expensive due to the transportation charges.

FAQs for Everest Base Camp Trek

As many as 30,000 to 40,000 people trek to Everest Base Camp each year. During peak seasons, as many as 500 individuals can set out on the trek route each day.

In general, you can consider tipping about 10% to 15% of the total trekking cost for the Everest Base Camp Luxury Lodge Trek. Many people think this tipping method for guides and porters in the Everest base camp trek is quite reasonable. Some people even consider giving 15% of the guides' and porters' salary.

Due to the trek's high altitude and physical demands, drinking alcohol on the Everest Base Camp Trek can be very dangerous. It is recommended to limit or avoid alcohol consumption altogether.

You will spend one night at the main Everest base camp confronting the mightiest peaks in the world. Your accommodation will be in the actual base camp for one night and it will be a twin-sharing accommodation in a tent. You will also get to see the lives of climbers and Sherpa guides at the base camp.

Trekking to Everest Base Camp is not going to be a walk in the park, but it's not a technical climb and if you're fit enough, mentally and physically, you're more than likely to be up to the challenge. This is a hard trek at altitude and over at least 10-15 days.

The scenery is stunning and Everest's lofty summit can be seen for much of it, but not all. First and foremost, this is a great, classic bucket list trek, and deservedly so. For anything of this nature to be worth it, it has to be long enough to be able to immerse yourself into the life that is the Everest region.

Genuinely speaking, trekking up and down in high altitude for 8-9 hours per day in the Everest Base Camp Trails lose around 5-6 kg weight in 12 days trek. But, how much weight you lose depends on the intake of food, water, and proper rest during the trek.

Usually, you need 4-5 days at the Base Camp for acclimatization before you climb the Khumbu icefall. After climbing the Khumbu icefall, you will come back to the Base Camp for rest. You will climb up to Camp 1 and stay at Camp 1 for two nights. You will then return to Base Camp.

Kilimanjaro's overall summit success rates have been around 40 percent while Everest Base Camp is a lofty 90 percent. So which is harder should be a no-brainer. Judging by recent posts on Tusker's VIP Adventure Group by those who did both trips, Kilimanjaro appears to be the tougher haul.

The best time to visit Everest Base Camp is either side of the late May to mid-Sep monsoon season. Late Sep-Nov and Feb-May are the main trekking months with fairly stable conditions, good visibility, and temps at Base Camp getting up to about -6°C.

While the average success rate is 90% for trekking Mount Everest Base Camp, the success rate for Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro differs from 90% to 50%. While the Everest base trek is relatively old and very well established, the routes offer many opportunities for the climbers to relax.

A trek to Everest base camp is a very realistic opportunity for most people who enjoy the outdoors and have a good level of fitness and stamina. The walking is reasonable on well-established paths with lots of villages and amenities, good food along the way, and plenty of people to meet in the lodges.

We have shorter to longer trekking packages in which trekkers have to walk for 10-12 days with an average of 7-8 hours walking per day. EBC Trek is normally a 10-12 days trek, but it depends upon your pace and fitness to know how long it takes to walk to Mt Everest Base Camp.

A warm sleeping bag is critical to keeping warm and having a good night's sleep on an Everest Base Camp trek. The nights on your trek, especially in the high mountain regions, can get extremely cold! I strongly suggest a duck or goose-down sleeping bag if it's within budget.

We provide tents, mattresses, hot water bottles, and delicious Dal Bhat from our trained chef, while you sleep at Everest Base Camp. You can see a sliver of the summit from where you sleep and we can get you face to face with Mount Everest. Check out our upcoming trips.

The classic one is a level 7 so you do want to have a good active hill walker level of fitness and be prepared for 6 to 7 hours days and consecutive days of walking. However, at the same time, a lot of the routes are well-trodden paths so that does make it slightly easier than higher graded treks.

The porters' weight limit for your main pack is 15kg (33lbs) once on the trek, but this shouldn't be a problem as long as you don't buy too much in Namche. A spare stuff-sack or bag is useful for leaving behind in Kathmandu with gear not needed on the trek. Your luggage allowance on the plane is usually 20kg (44lbs).

Yes, you can trek alone to Everest Base Camp Trek. But in the past few years, many tourists have gone missing, so the Nepal Tourism Board implemented a rule of hiring at least one guide with the trekkers so that it does not allow everyone to trek alone.

About 70% of people make it to Everest base camp 5,364m/ 17,598 feet. Even less, around 50% of people make the summit of Kala Patthar 5,645m/ 18,520 feet. Nowadays about 30% of people trek all the way back to Lukla.

According to U.S. News & World Report, most travelers complained of experiencing some form of altitude sickness while at Everest Base Camp, which sits at 17,600 feet. This isn't surprising, given the significant drop in oxygen levels at such high altitudes.

Yes, there are. There are plenty of places where you can shower on the trek. The only issue with this is that sometimes the water isn't hot. All of the showers available on the Everest Base Camp trek are heated by solar power so if it's been a cloudy day or for a couple of days you're not going to get any hot water.

Considering that roughly 30,000 people undertake this trek annually, the death rate is about 0.03%. Most of these unfortunate incidents are due to altitude-related illnesses or underlying conditions exacerbated by the high altitude.

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