Everest Base Camp Trek
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- Difficulty level : Moderate to High
- Tea house trekking
- Itinerary can be customized
Everest Base Camp Trek Options
Experience the beauty of the Nepal Himalaya with a trek to Everest Base Camp. This trek offers breathtaking views of some of the world’s highest and most famous peaks, including Everest, Lotse, Nuptse, and AmaDablam. Along the way, you’ll be welcomed by the Sherpa people, who are renowned for their warm hospitality and skills as mountain guides and porters.
The Everest region is also home to active and devout monasteries, which are the center of the Buddhist Lama culture. Festivals are plentiful and colorful, adding to the vibrant atmosphere of the area. As you journey through the colorful and beautiful Sherpa villages, you’ll come across unique sights such as the Yeti’s skull and hands at Panchboche and the world’s highest monasteries at Tengboche.
The trek to Everest Base Camp involves a tremendous amount of up and down walking, but the stunning scenery and cultural experiences make it all worthwhile. Most treks begin with a flight to Lukla, a small STOL airstrip at 2,800m with a runway length of just 1,500 feet.
Embark on a magnificent journey with an Everest Base Camp trek and immerse yourself in the beauty and culture of the region.
- 12 Nights / 13 Days Everest Base Camp Trek
- Difficulty level : Difficult
- Altitude : 5,554 m / 18,192 ft
- Tea house trekking with all meals during the trek
- Best season : Mar, Apr, May, Sept, Oct, Nov
- Itinerary can be customized
Trek Facts
Everest Base Camp Trek Itinerary & Inclusions
Kathmandu: Arrival Day
- Altitude: 1,350m/4,428ft
- Welcome to Kathmandu, the capital and cultural hub of Nepal! We’ll be waiting with a warm greeting and easy transfer to your hotel. Plan on an evening briefing on last-minute specifics about your trek and an early lights-out: you have a big day ahead.
Kathmandu to Lukla Flight and Phakding
- Altitude: 2,800m/9184ft (Lukla) & 2,652m/8,698ft (Phakding)
- Flight time: 35 min
- Walking Distance: 8km (3-4 hours) – All distances and time estimates are approximate.
- After a short morning flight to Lukla, you’ll be introduced to your guide and porter. Kick off your trek with an easy walk through Chaurikharka village and descent towards Dudhkoshi Ghat (2,530m/8,300ft). The trail follows the bank of the Dudhkoshi River until Phakding (2,652m/8,700ft), where we will be staying for the night to acclimatize. Enjoy your free time in Phakding, a popular stopping point.
Phakding to Namche Bazaar
- Altitude: 3,440m/11,283ft
- Walking Distance: 10-12km (5-6 hours) – All distances and time estimates are approximate.
- We’ll have breakfast in Phakding before gearing up for the trek to Namche Bazaar, the biggest sherpa village in Nepal. Our trail takes us first over the Dudhkoshi River via a long suspension bridge, and then through a beautiful pine forest to Monjo, about two hours away. Soon thereafter, we will approach the entrance to Sagarmatha National Park for a brief permit check and then descend to Dudh Kosi River (spotting Mani stones along the way!) en route to Jorsale. Lunch will be served here, and then it’s uphill to Namche. Our path along the riverbank is flanked by two crossings, one of which is the Hillary Suspension Bridge. It’s a tough climb up the hill to our resting place, but you’ll be rewarded in Namche Bazaar with your first glimpse of Everest in its majesty.
Namche Bazaar: Rest and Acclimatization Day
- Altitude: 3,440m/11,283ft
- At this point, we take a well-deserved break! Today will be spent resting and allowing our bodies to become acclimatized to the lofty altitude. There’s an optional 2 hour hike to Everest View Point, an uphill walk that will help speed acclimatization. Otherwise, spend the day exploring Namche Bazaar. Check out the Sherpa museum for an overview of the Sherpa culture and history of mountaineering. On Saturdays, the Hatt Bazaar is open for trading and an intimate look at the locals’ marketplace. It is part of the larger Namche Bazaar, a shopping hub filled with all manner of trekking and mountaineering clothing and equipment.
Namche Bazaar to Tengboche Or Deboche
- Altitude: 3,870m/12,684ft
- Walking Distance: 10km (6 – 7 hours) – All distances and time estimates are approximate.
- Breakfast in Namche Bazaar fuels us for another day of trekking towards Everest Base Camp today! Breathtaking views of the Himalayas – Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku and Kwangde – are some of the highlights not be missed. A short drop takes us to the riverside, then it’s across the river upwards through the forest pass. Brace your legs for a continual uphill trek at this point, alternating between a gradual grade and some seriously steep ground! Our destination, Tengboche, is known as one of the most beautiful places in the Everest region. Its views, which include Ama Dablam, are legendary. We’ll stop in on the Tengboche monastery, which is one of the largest in Khumbu. Nourish your spirit with a guided tour of the monastery grounds, followed by chanting and prayer with the resident Buddhist monks. DAY 6 – TENGBOCHE TO DINGBOCHE Altitude: 4,410m/14,435ft Walking Distance: 11km (6-7 hours) – All distances and time estimates are approximate.
- Our trek today kicks off with a walk through the rhododendron forest to Deboche followed by a bridge over the raging Imja Khol River. We’ll pass the valley wall and then traverse the plains to Pangboche village, the biggest settlement of Sherpas in the region. Enjoy a great opportunity to observe a typical Sherpa village and have lunch with the locals! The intrepid can brave a brief hike to the Pangboche monastery, one of the oldest in the area. Our afternoon trek will be a difficult one, as the landscape gives way to dry, deserted mountains and we hike towards Dingboche.
Dingboche: Rest and Acclimatization Day
- Altitude: 4,400m/14,435ft
- This is your chance to rest up before the last leg of our adventure! Savor a full day of exploring Dingboche and the surrounding valleys of Chhukung and Imja, the latter of which links with Island Peak, the high passes of Amphu Laptsa, and Makalu Barun National Park. Taking an optional trek to the valleys will pay off in rewarding views, but taking it easy is the most important thing today. You’ll need your rest for the penultimate day of ascent tomorrow.
Dingboche to Lobuche
- Altitude: 4,900m/16,076ft
- Walking Distance: 11-12 km (6-7 hours) – All distances and time estimates are approximate.
- From here on forth, the trek will move more gradually be more challenging, due to the higher altitude. We’ll pass Dungla, but not before a tough, steep walk to the top of a high hill. Here are the memorial stupas dedicated to the climbers and trekkers who lost their lives to Everest over the years. The next part of our adventure brings over craggy mountain terrain to Lobuche, a small settlement with amazing views of Mt. Lobuche, Mt. Pumari and the Nuptse. Prepare to snuggle up for a cold night, as we are now almost three miles above sea level and the evenings can be downright chilly!
Lobuche to Gorakshep and Everest Base Camp, Ebc to Gorekshep
- Altitude: 5180m/16,994ft (Gorekshep) & 5364m/17598 (EBC)
- Walking distance: 15km (6-8 hours) – All distances and time estimates are approximate.
- This is it! Our big day kicks off with an initial, relatively easy trek from Lobuche to Gorekshep. The subsequent, straight trail to Everest Base Camp is harder, involving rocky dunes and moraine, formed accumulation of unconsolidated glacial debris. On the way to our destination, we’ll approach the famed Khumbu Glacier and icefall, located on the slopes of Everest. At the Base Camp, our goal, you’ll have the chance (during the spring climbing season) to meet climbers attempting to scale the mountain’s summit. Break out your cameras for unbelievable views of breathtaking beauty. As the afternoon sun starts to wane, we’ll head back to Gorekshep for some much-needed rest and relaxation after a grueling and busy day.
Gorekshep to Kalapathar and Pheriche
- Altitude: 5,545m/18,192ft (Kalapathar) & 4,320m/14,173ft (Pheriche)
- Walking distance: 12-13km (5-6 hours) – All distances and time estimates are approximate.
- We’ll wake before dawn today to trek towards Kalapathar (which means “black rock”) for a fiery, glorious sunrise over Mt. Everest. The day’s first light will illuminate your spectacular view of Nuptse Nup, Changtse and Lhotse.This may be, of the whole journey, your most opportune moment to snap amazing pictures of Everest and its neighboring peaks. Afterwards, it’s back to Gorekshep for breakfast and down in the direction of Pheriche, our nighttime stop. Our pace will be a lot brisker as we descend, and the walking is easier going this way.
Heriche to Namche
- Altitude: 3,440m/11,284ft
- Distance of walking: 19 km (7-8 hours) – All distances and time estimates are approximate.
- The walk from Pheriche back to Tengboche is mainly downhill, although it does, counterintuitively, require an hour scaling a hill. We’ll be in Namche by late afternoon and off to bed before our last day on the mountain.
Namche to Phakding and Lukla
- Altitude: 2,800m/9,184ft
- Walking Distance: 19km (7-8 hours) – All distances and time estimates are approximate.
- After breakfast, we trek toward the Hillary Suspension Bridge and then pass through several local villages. Our arrival in Lukla brings an evening in our last Tea House and, traditionally, a party with your trekking crew: you made it! Thanks to great teamwork and perseverance, you’ve accomplished a physical feat of which others only dream. This is your last night on the mountain, which can be bittersweet.
Lukla to Kathmandu
- Altitude: 1350m/4428ft
- Flight time: 35 min
- In the morning, you’ll hop a brief flight from Lukla to Kathmandu, where your journey both began and ends. You’ll transfer to your hotel upon landing for some much-needed solo rest and reflection after your trek conquering the Himalayas. We’ll reunite in the evening for a farewell dinner at one of the best Nepalese restaurants in town, where we’ll be eager to hear your feedback on the trip.
Kathmandu: Departure Day
- Altitude: 1,350m/4,428ft
- It’s your last day in Nepal! Grab some breakfast, and then take in some last-minute shopping in Kathmandu. We’ll make sure you arrive at Kathmandu International Airport with plenty time before your flight home. At this time, we’ll say our goodbyes and bid you farewell, armed with warm memories and gorgeous photos to show your loved ones.
- Airport transfer
- All Land Transfer
- Accommodation in Kathmandu
- Sightseeing in Kathmandu with professional tour guide
- Food 3 times a day during trekking in Tea House
- Mountain Accommodation at Tea House Lodges
- Supporting field staff and professional trekking guide with English speaking.
- Trekking guides and necessary porters Allowance and Insurance.
- Sagarmatha National Park Fee
- TIMS-Trekking information Management System
- Lunch & Dinner at Kathmandu
- Optional activities
- Tips and any gifts
- Nepal Entry visa fee
- Bothway flight ( Ktm- Lukla-Ktm)
- Travel / medical insurance and emergency evacuation cost
- Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, alcoholic beverages, bottled drinks (including cold drinks and mineral water), tips, gifts, souvenirs, etc.
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Nepal Tour FAQs
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Spring (March-May) and autumn (September-November) are ideal for pleasant weather and clear views.
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Visa is not required for Indian nationals. Please carry your passport or voter’s id card. Also note that the above rates are valid for Indian Citizens only – Passport or Voter ID is required during check-in.
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Can I customize my tour?
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I'm a solo traveler, is there a single supplement?
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