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Everest Base Camp Trek

Everest Base Camp Trek

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Trip Information

Trip Duration

14 Nights 15 Days

Difficulty Level

Hard

Destination

Nepal

Maximum Height

5545 m

Guding Method

Trekking

Best Season

All time

Highlights

  • Trek to the base camp of Mount Everest
  • Travel through the heart of Sherpa country, past highland villages and ancient monasteries
  • Fly to Lukla. See the Himalayas if the day is clear
  • Enjoy amazing views of the mountains from Kala Patthar

The great Himalayan beauty is calling you all trekking lovers out there. You can get the best trekking experience of a lifetime with this 15 days Everest Base Camp trek. This is also one of the most chosen trekking destinations in Nepal and is famous among the national as well as international nature lovers. The trek can be a thrilling and adventurous journey for those who seek pleasure in hiking and exploring nature through mountainous trails. Reaching the base of the world’s tallest peak, which stands 8,848 m/29,025ft., is once in a lifetime experience. The exotic beauty of snow-capped peaks and icy trails once marched through by Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay will surely leave you with a sense of fulfillment and achievement after days of walking.

What are the major highlights of the Everest Base Camp Trek?

The Everest Base Camp Trek starts with a tour around UNESCO World Heritage Sites around Kathmandu. Then, on the next day, we will fly from Kathmandu to Lukla. From Lukla, the expedition on foot begins. One must be in sound health with good physical fitness to start out on an arduous journey. As the trip is of 15 days, carrying your bags considering the weight is a must. Our trek guide and porter will accompany you along the way to ensure your safety, comfort, and fun.

The trail to Everest Base Camp Trek passes through Sherpa villages where you will receive warm hospitality from the Sherpa people, often known as mighty climbers. Local hot beverages are served at tea houses along the way with traditional Nepali cuisine. They are sure to fill your taste buds with some unique flavours. Although the community life is not so prosperous, the service they provide is homely and welcoming. Ancient monasteries are seen decorated with prayer wheels and prayer flags which exhibit the religious inclination of Sherpa people towards Buddhist culture. You will also be visiting Tengboche Monastery, the largest and most famous monastery in Khumbu region. If you plan your trip around October and November you will get chance to enjoy the famous Mani Rimdu festival at the monastery.

The vast expanse of the mountainous beauty of Mount Lhotse, Mount Makalu, and Mount Cho yo among others, welcome you along the way. Red rhododendron bushes and pine trees add more colour to the walk. Rare species of flora and fauna can be spotted along Sagarmatha National Park, the UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site. The park is home to rare and endangered species like red panda, wolf, snow leopard and musk deer. Being at the altitude of 5,364 m at the base camp gives you utmost pleasure and satisfaction accompanied by the thrill of being nearest to the world’s tallest peak. The trek also includes a hike to Kala Patthar. The views of the stunning Himalayan vista from Kala Patthar are closest and amazing. The breathtaking views with a blend of nature at this highest altitude leave you with serene joy. The panoramic beauty captured through your eyes once you reach the base camp is utterly amazing and defies words. If you are seeking fun, thrill, and exhilaration, Everest Base Camp Trek for sure, will provide you more than you ask for.

How is the difficulty level of Everest Base Camp Trek?

The Everest Base Camp trek can be considered a little difficult in comparison to other treks. You need to be in sound health to take up this trek but no prior trekking experience is required. Our trekking guides will provide you all the necessary instructions regarding basics of trekking and safety measures before the trip begins.

As there will mostly be uphill climbing and the altitude increases gradually each day, we have set aside enough days for the acclimatization so that you can get adjusted with the changed environmental condition and any possible Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) can be prevented.

Nepal Ascent Treks heartily welcome our adventurer lover clients from all around the globe and undertake the responsibility to provide our clients the ultimate heavenly Himalayan experiences. We ensure the safety and refinement in all of our packages.  Join us our exciting Everest Base Camp Trek and create your own memorable and life-changing experience.

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Route Map

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Itinerary

We receive you from the Tribhuvan International Airport with a warm welcome and take you to the hotel in Kathmandu. After getting fresh and taking some rest, we host a welcome dinner for you at the finest restaurant in the city with Nepali cuisine. We brief the team of trekkers about the trip and take you back to the hotel for the night’s sleep.

Accommodation
3 Star

Meal
Dinner

We take a trip around the UNESCO world heritage sites in Kathmandu, which are the major attraction points. Pashupatinath temple, Boudhanath Stupa, Swayambhunath Stupa and Kathmandu Durbar Square are the areas we will be roaming around for the day. These religious sites and revered by both Hindus and Buddhists. During the major religious festivals people from all over the country as well as from other Hindu and Buddhist nations visit these places. The sites are also equally rich in art and architecture and hence an ideal place for tourists and art lovers. They also tell ancient history of Nepal. We will also visit many small temples around these sites and spend our day thus. In the evening we return to the hotel and pack our bags with proper clothing and trekking equipment. We stay overnight at the hotel in Kathmandu

Accommodation
Basic Teahouse/Lodge

Meal
Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Transportation
Flight

We begin the day with the flight from Kathmandu to Luka. The flight lets you enjoy the beauty of green hills with a background of snowy mountain peaks. The flight to Lukla is taken to be most thrilling and exciting as the pilot gracefully flies between hills and lands on a small strip atop a hill. The trek begins from Lukla and we head towards Phakding. First we will be passing through the Cheplung village enjoying the sight of Mount Khumbila. We will further move downhill and finally reach Phakding village. We are welcomed by the grand sight of mountain Kusum Kangkaru. We can get a sense of increasing tourism business in the village as there are number of lodges and tea houses serving the guests. We stay for the night at Phakding.

Accommodation
Basic Teahouse/Lodge

Meal
Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Transportation
Walking

Moving ahead from Phakding, we take the trail ahead and cross the Dudhkoshi river several times by suspension bridges as we pass through the Sherpa villages of Tok Tok, Benkar, Monjo (from where Sagarmatha National Park area begins). We will take care of all the required formalities at the entrance) and Jorsalle. From here, we ascend the valley gradually to the foot of the steep climb to Namche Bazaar. In the halfway up this climb, we may get the first view of the Mount Everest, Mount Nuptse, and Mount Lhotse. A final 1-hour climbing takes us to the Namche Bazaar, the land of Sherpas, where we spend our night.

Accommodation
Basic Teahouse/Lodge

Meal
Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Transportation
Walking

We will go for an acclimatization hike this morning, ascending out of Namche past the world highest airstrip at syangboche, to the Everest View Hotel, from where we can have a great panoramic view of the highest peaks on earth - Mt.Everest, Mt.Lhotse, Mt.Nuptse, Mt.Thamserku, everyone's favorite mountain Ama Dablam and many other Himalayan giants. This spectacularly located hotel with stunning view of the highest peaks on earth is an amazing place for a short tea break. We will then be descending through the Syangboche airstrip to the National Park headquarter where there is a statue of Tenzing Norgay Sherpa, the first person to reach the summit of Mount Everest along with Edmund Hillary and there is also the Sherpa museum. We spend some time to visit this wonderful place. We then return to Namche Bazaar and stroll around the village and visit ancient monasteries. We stay overnight at Namche Bazaar.

Accommodation
Basic Teahouse/Lodge

Meal
Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Transportation
Walking

Today, we descend to the Dhudhkosi River where the trail passes through small settlement of Sherpas and along lush rhododendron forest. We then climb steeply 1hour and 30 minutes through the forest to Tengboche. Reaching Tengboche, we get to visit the most famous and largest monastery in the Khumbu region .The magnificent panorama view of the highest mountains on earth - Mount Everest, Mount Lhotse, Mount Nuptse, kongde and everyone’s favorite mountain Ama Dablam provide a stunning backdrop to the monastery. Rare species of flora and fauna can be spotted in the forest surrounding the monastery. We will spend the night in Tengboche.

Accommodation
Basic Teahouse/Lodge

Meal
Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Transportation
Walking

Descending through the beautiful forests to Debuche and a little further we cross the wooden bridge over the Imja River. We then ascend about an hour to Pangboche. The upper trail of Pangboche rewards us with spectacular views of the giant Himalayas. We will also spend some time exploring the Pangboche monastery. Ascending the Imja Valley, we stop for a lunch break at Somare. After that, we leave this wonderful village and trees behind and cross the wooden bridge over the Khumbu Khola. From here, a short steep climb takes us to the beautiful Sherpa village of Dingboche. At Dingboche, you will see a beautiful stone wall surrounding a field to protect barley, buckwheat and potatoes from cold winds and grazing animals. We will spend the night in Dingboche.

Accommodation
Basic Teahouse/Lodge

Meal
Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Transportation
Walking

Dingboche is a beautiful village with a variety of mountain vegetation and domestic animals. We spend the day at Dingboche for acclimatization. We roam around the village for a while. Then we will go on a hike to Nangkar Tshang that lies at the height of 5100m. This is a great watt to acclimatize. In addition, the hike will also reward with the splendid views of a number of peaks like Taboche, Thamserku and Ama Dablam. We will climb the steep hill and reach the top in about 3-4 hours. We can also get the perfect picture of Imja and Pheriche valley from the hill. We then return to Dingboche. We spend the night in Dingboche.

Accommodation
Basic Teahouse/Lodge

Meal
Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Transportation
Rest Day

We leave Dingboche and head ahead on our way to Lobuche. On the way we pass through Trekkers Aid Post at Pheriche that provides emergency medical services to trekkers in need. We then reach Chupki Lhara which provides a nice view of gigantic peaks. We then walk down to the moraine of Khumbu glacier enjoying the best view of mountains like Khumbutse, Mahalangur Himal, Mount Nuptse, Pumori, and others. We then finally reach Lobuche and spend the night there.

Accommodation
Basic Teahouse/Lodge

Meal
Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Transportation
Walking

We start our hike early following the Khumbu Glacier to Gorakshep.The trail takes you up and down towards Gorakshep. Upon reaching Gorakshep we will have a short break and get something to eat. From here, the trail runs along the side of the Khumbu glacier for a couple of hours and finally, we reach Everest Base Camp. From the base camp, we get the spellbinding view of mountain peaks, mighty Khumbu glacier, stunning Khumbu icefall and colorful tents contrasted against the snowy beauty makes you forget the arduous journey. Spend some time at the Base Camp then return to Gorakshep and spend the night.

Accommodation
Basic Teahouse/Lodge

Meal
Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Transportation
Walking

We start our hike early in the morning with the steep climb out of Gorakshep and ascend to Kalapatthar. After walking couple of hours, we reach the top of Kalapatthar (meaning black rock in local language) which is the sunrise and sunset viewing point. From the top, we get to see 360° close-up view of highest peaks on earth including Mount Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, everyone’s favorite mountain Mt.Ama Dablam and many others. From there we can look down the magnificent mighty Khumbu glacier and wide Khumbu valley and enjoy the sunrise. We then return back to Gorakshep and we will have a breakfast then back walk down to Pheriche and spend the night there.

Accommodation
Basic Teahouse/Lodge

Meal
Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Transportation
Walking

We walk down from Pheriche early and cross a small bridge and have a short climb before descending to Somare. We then follow the Imja Khola valley down to the Pangboche .we trek down to the Imja river and then walk through lush rhododendron and birch forests to Debuche. From here we climb up to Tengboche and spend some time for lunch. The surrounding view of the trek back is pleasing and enjoyable. Again we trek down to Phunkithanga from where we cross the suspension bridge over the Imja river and climb back up to kyangjuma. From here, we walk for 1 hour and finally reach to Namche Bazaar and spend the night there.

Accommodation
Basic Teahouse/Lodge

Meal
Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Transportation
Walking

We take the rocky trail downward towards Dudh Koshi River. Upon crossing the river we head towards Lukla crossing Monjo (Sagarmatha National Park entry and exit). We can see prayer flags, mani walls and chhortens all along the way. Walking downhill and crossing the suspension bridge over Dudhkoshi River, we walk ahead to Phakding. We can see the number of peaks in the backdrop. From Phakding we catch the trail uphill until finally reaching Lukla. Upon reaching Lukla we give a rest to our aching body and spend the night in a lodge.

Accommodation
Basic Teahouse/Lodge

Meal
Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Transportation
Walking

We take a flight back to Kathmandu enjoying the scenic flight and bidding goodbye to the mountains. Upon reaching Kathmandu we might roam around the city for some souvenir shopping. We organize farewell dinner for you and celebrate the successful completion of trek and exchange final greetings and wishes.

Accommodation
3 Star

Meal
Breakfast

Transportation
Flight

Today is the final day and we get ready for the departure. We offer you the facility to drop at the Tribhuvan International Airport. We exchange final greetings and wishes and hope to see each other next time as well. We wish pleasant journey and bid the final goodbye. If you like you can also continue your stay in Nepal and choose the next trip.

Accommodation
3 Star

Meal
Breakfast

Transportation
-

Tailor Made Holiday

You can customize your holiday. Let us help you tailor-make your precious Vacation.

What's Included

Meal

  • Breakfast,Lunch and dinner during the trek.
  • Fresh seasonal fruits after the dinner (while on the trek).

Accomodation

  • Lodge expenses during the trek.
  • Stay in the city at finest hotel (3 nights twin sharing room at Kathmandu).

Staffs & Crew

  • A porter and his entire expenses.
  • Insurance of guide and porter.
  • Licensed, experienced and English speaking trekking guide.

Transportation

  • Airport pickup and drop facility.
  • Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu flight tickets

Permits & Paperworks

  • Trekking permits/TIMS.
  • Entrance permit to the national park

Activities

  • Full day guided city tour in Kathmandu (Day 2) by a private vehicle.

Other

  • Down jackets and sleeping bags (provided upon request).
  • Nepal Ascent Treks duffel bag, t-shirt, and trekking map.
  • First aid medical kit
  • 5 Hot showers (Attached bathroom) on a trek

Complimentary Extras

  • Welcome and farewell dinner at one of the finest Nepalese Restaurant with traditional ethnic music and dance.
  • 1 hour trekkers massage / Yoga after the trip completion.

What's Not Included

  • Cost incurred during the tour around the city.
  • Extra porter charge.
  • Nepal arrival visa.
  • Cost for additional trips.
  • Extra hot showers, wifi & battery charging on a trek.
  • Travel insurance which covers emergency rescue and evacuation.
  • Tipping to staffs (as an appreciation).
  • Meals in the city except for breakfast and other mentioned special dinner.
  • Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower, etc.)

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Essential Info

What are the major highlights of the Everest Base Camp Trek?

The Everest Base Camp Trek starts with a tour around UNESCO World Heritage Sites around Kathmandu. Then, on the next day, we will fly from Kathmandu to Lukla. From Lukla, the expedition on foot begins. One must be in sound health with good physical fitness to start out on an arduous journey. As the trip is of 15 days, carrying your bags considering the weight is a must. Our trek guide and porter will accompany you along the way to ensure your safety, comfort, and fun.

FAQ

How is the difficulty level of Everest Base Camp Trek?

The Everest Base Camp trek can be considered a little difficult in comparison to other treks. You need to be in sound health to take up this trek but no prior trekking experience is required. Our trekking guides will provide you all the necessary instructions regarding basics of trekking and safety measures before the trip begins.

The Everest Base Camp trek can be considered a little difficult in comparison to other treks. You need to be in sound health to take up this trek but no prior trekking experience is required. Our trekking guides will provide you all the necessary instructions regarding basics of trekking and safety measures before the trip begins.

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