Everest Base Camp Trek: 14 days it is a well-known fact that Nepal has a lifetime's worth of natural and cultural wonders that offer the ultimate in adventure and cultural travel. Home to the world's highest mountains, Nepal takes pride in flawless mountain beauty and allows travelers to explore the alluring gift of nature. Mount Everest, locally known as Sagarmatha, stands in its glory at 8,848.86 m./29,050 ft. in Solukhumbu district, Mechi Province of Nepal, and draws climbers from all over the world to get an unrivaled experience of standing on the top of the world. Everest base camp trekking is an open book with endless adventurous stories. The Everest base camp trek typically starts with flights from Kathmandu to Lukla, a vibrant and fascinating Sherpa town. The gateway of the EBC trek.
The highlight of the Everest Base Camp Trek
- The breathtaking panoramic views of the mountain flight to Tenzing Hillary Airport at Lukla.
- The Sherpa town and the gateway to Mt. Everest-Name Bazaar
- The Tengboche Monastery (Buddhist Shrine) and its surroundings
- Visit Hilary School and Hospital in Khumjum and Khunde
- Khumbu Glacier and Everest Base Camp
- Jaw-dropping views of Mt. Everest, Nuptse, Lhose, Cho Oyu and Thamserku
- Spectacular Sunrise/Sunset view from Kalaphattar
- Visit Highest place 5* Hotel in the World/Everest View Hotel
Trekking to Everest is a dream come true for those adventurers who want to get a glorious close-up view of Mount Everest, the highest point on Earth. It is a moderate-level trek that involves multi-day walking to the Khumbu landscape infused with indigenous religiosity. The Everest Base Camp (EBC) trek is an extraordinary challenge blended with the thrill and adrenaline of coming face-to-face with mighty mountains and the novelty resulting from learning the Himalayan way of life. Everest Base Camp is the gateway to the tallest point on the planet, where mountaineers prepare themselves before conquering Everest. EBC Trek is an adventurous and spiritual journey to the hidden paradise of the Himalayas that brings an unforgettable experience to cherish for a lifetime. If you have additional days, you can combine Gokyo Lake with EBC
What you can experience in Everest Base Camp Trek?
Everest Base Camp is a rudimentary campsite for mountain climbers seeking to conquer the mother of challenges. Everest Base Camp trek is the walk to the base camp on the roof of the world, offering you firsthand experience of high-altitude walking and the culture of the indigenous group living in the Himalayan region.
- The Everest Base Camp trek offers the overwhelming opulence of tall peaks over 8000 meters, including Mt. Pumori, Mt. Nuptse, Mt. Lobuche, and the iconic Everest itself.
- Incredible sight of the majestic snow-capped mountains and instant connection to the magical panoramas of the Himalayas
- Sense of accomplishment on reaching the final line on the base of the world's highest peak-Mount Everest
- Encounter and friendly relation with the most hospitable and welcoming people in the world and learn their fundamental values, beliefs, subsistence practices, and aspects of their lifestyle
- The Everest Base Camp trek is the best way to soak in the incredible Himalayan views and admire the grandeur and magnificence of the Everest region.
Best time for Mt. Everest Trek
Everest Base Camp Trek isn't always welcoming in terms of temperature and winds and has some of the harshest weather, making it difficult for you to cope with the surrounding environment. Temperatures below freezing point and the biting wind blowing across the Himalayas aren't something you wish to be looking forward to. However, there is also the best time for you to undertake the Everest Base Camp trek to create an unforgettable journey of a lifetime. The best time of the year for the Everest Region trek is September-December and March-May, as the weather is mild and favorable, and there's less chance of problematic snowfalls.
The monsoon season (June–September) is not the recommended time due to rainfall and cloudy skies. On the other hand, winter (January and February) brings freezing as the temperatures drop below freezing point, even during the day. Attractions to see on the Everest Trek
Places to visit while on the Everest Base Camp Trek
The journey to the base camp of the world's highest mountain is full of adventure and novelty. The major famous places that you will visit during the EBC trek are as follows:.
Lukla Airport, a small Himalayan settlement at an elevation of 2,860 m (9,380 ft. where the epic adventurous journey toward the Everest Base Camp starts. You'll take the mountain flight from the capital city Kathmandu to Lukla Airport-the world-famous airport with the shortest runway and harsh surrounding landscape
Namche Bazaar-It is the acclimatization point before hopping off for the trekking. It stands at an elevation of, 3,440 m/11,283 ft. and offers you the first glimpse of Mt. Everest. People may decide on the Everest three-pass trek once they are here.
Tengboche monastery-Tengboche Monastery is a peaceful and spiritual stop on your trekking journey that is situated at a ridge-top elevation of 3,867 m/12,713 ft. It is the Tibetan Buddhist monastery of the Sherpa community and the largest Gumba in the Everest region that bridges the religious life of Sherpa with the rest of the world and gives blessings and compassion for a successful journey.
Sherpas and their culture are an indigenous community in the Himalayan region and a helping hand for the journey as you embark on your adventure. Although Mount Everest is the highlight of this trek, it is their compassion persistence, and way of life that will leave an unforgettable stamp in your memory.
Kala Patthar viewpoint 5,545 m./18,187 ft. Landmark on the South ridge of Pumori is a not-to-be-missed spot during the EBC trek to take in a close view of Everest and other 20 giant peaks and get the best sunset and sunrise views on high mountains. Besides the above-mentioned places, Ama Dablam Base Camp is another beautiful place that you should not miss visiting while on the EBC trek.
Everest Base Camp Trek Difficulties
The walking journey to the base camp of Mount Everest is not an easy endeavor. The altitude and weather of the Everest region pose the most difficult challenges to the trekkers. Besides, in this trek, it is essential to walk rigorously through forests, steep hills, and rugged mountain terrain, requiring you to push yourself to the next level. For the temperature of the EBC trek, please visit here.
Trekking to the Everest Base Camp takes you to an elevation of, 5,380 m, or 5,545 m/18,187 ft. (Kalapathar), where most people often experience altitude sickness. Acute mountain sickness (AMS) is very common and curable, but a lack of attention to AMS symptoms can lead to severe altitude problems like high-altitude pulmonary edema and high-altitude cerebral edema.
You must acclimatize well and be accompanied by well-qualified guides who will provide you with adequate information about the weather altitude, and the Mountain. If you are physically fit and mentally prepared with enough courage and determination to face challenges, then the Everest Base Camp walking is the right choice for you.
Everest Base Camp Trek Map
Global Adventure Trekking offers you the perfect 14-day EBC trek itinerary that takes well into account the time required for your body to acclimatize to Everest surroundings. You can undertake the EBC trek according to your pace, and our standard itinerary is a 12-day trek round trip from Kathmandu to EBC and back. You can expect to walk around 6 to 7 hours every day, covering an average of 15 km. Our guides and porters are extremely well-trained and experienced, have your back, and are with you in every thin and thick phase of this trek. They will provide adequate information and guide you to overcome obstacles, while also bringing you close to local cultures. For the necessary trek gear, please visit here.
Cost of The Everest Base Camp Trek
As costly as it sounds, the Everest Base Camp Trek is way cheaper than the Everest expedition cost and ranges within your budget limit. We offer you the best price without compromising the quality of our standard services. Our 14-day EBC trek from Kathmandu to EBC and back costs around USD 1,250–4,200. It covers all the mentioned services below. We have a 100% safety record in our 25 years of experience. If you are looking for a luxury Everest Base Camp trek, then please visit here.
If you expect to spend quality time in a luxury hotel along the EBC trek route, we will take care of your arrangements with a little additional fee. Please feel free to contact us. Please see here what our client said about the Everest Base Camp trek.
Enroll in our EBC trek package and grab the opportunity to experience the beauty and culture of the Himalayas. The 14-day Everest Base Camp Trek is not a destination, it is an experience for all. We fully understand the importance of customer experience and customer service. We guarantee you the best holiday experience in Nepal. This trek is operated by a professional and experienced team that will ensure your safety and comfort throughout the Everest base camp journey.