Everest Base Camp Trek

Duration: 14 Days | Based on 7 Reviews

Destination: Nepal
Trip Difficulty: Moderate
Trip Style: Trekking and Tour
Transport: Private Vehicle / Aeroplane
Food: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel + Teahouses + Lodges
Group Size: 1-16
Max Elevation: 5545m

Everest Base Camp trekking is A Once-in-a-lifetime journey through majestic Mt Everest 8,848m.

Mt. Everest Base Camp Trekking is always peak season in Khumbu region, where views of the epic mountains-including Mt. Everest (8,848m) and Mt. Lhotse (8,516m)-never go out of style. See these mammoth mountains for yourself, up close and personal, on unforgettable 13-night trekking and hiking with global Adventure Trekking. Arriving at Kathmandu, you’ll fly into Lukla, the starting point of our trek. Each day will bring breathtaking, jaw-dropping panoramas of mountains, monasteries, wildlife and Sherpa culture, customs and tradition.

Why Everest Base Camp Trekking

Everest Base Camp trekking is the best things to do in Nepal. It goes through Pine and Rhododendron forest to the Sherpa village of Namche Bazar 3,440m. Apart from the awe-inspiring landscapes tourist definitely experience Sherpa tradition by seeing the Monastery together with museum along the Everest trekking route. A few days you are filled up with strolling for the out excitement of it, allowing vibrant prayer flag and wheels and even crossing the suspension bridge. Tough evenings are honored with pretty food and as a consequence interaction with similar minded tourist at the warm dining lounges. The rich choice of natural charm, interesting way of local and confidential feeling of accomplishment, including your trekking leader tends to make your Everest hiking certainly one of the world’s best memorable! Everest High pass trekking also in the same route.

What is the optional highlight of Everest Trekking

The scenery won’t be the only thing to look forward to. You will also discover the Trans-Himalayan trade, Yeti Skull Monastery at Khumjung and typical Monastery at Namche village, and the unique Tengboche Monastery. Also spend nights at charming teahouses run by Sherpa people, with two full days at the gateway of classical Mt. Everest Base Camp Trekking at Namche set aside for acclimatization to the altitude. The most pristine Gokyo Lake trek also on the same area.

Everest Base camp Trekking Route

EBC Trekking route starts after the short flight to Lukla and follows the Dudh Koshi River to Phakding-Sherpa village Namche Bazar-Tengboche-Dingboche-Lobuche and Gorekshep the final settlement of the EBC trekking. After having two night at Dingboche for well acclimatize keep continue to Everest Base Camp and explore the Glacier and sky towering mountain. EBC is an amazing place listen to the noise from the silent, the daylight turns the mountain color into gold and in heal the purest air. What else you need! Just write us back for your happy memories….

How to make EBC trek success

The EBC Trek is a stunning walking through the world famous Sherpa village. This is not a challenging climb, You do not need any previous climbing experience or even any altitude experience to complete this Base Camp trek. However, you need to be physically fit and have excellent patience and fully enjoy the journey. You may feel that you are taking a risk and difficult to complete this trek but I would recommend you to spend least one hours daily in your home town for doing some shorts of extreme physical exercise prior to the starting date of your trekking. I personally recommend to walking on stair-master in Gym with a load of the 5-10kg backpack. How important is this for your trek…..Can’t recommend enough! This trek involves about 4-6hrs daily be stress-free!

Remember you are on holiday, Enjoy yourself! This is the most important tips to remember that you are in your lifetime holiday. Open your mind, listen to the noise from silence, share your problems and be safe each-other. There is always a lot of spare time, you are walking anywhere about 4-6hrs a day. Therefore have plenty of time when you arrive in the tea house to rest, relax and have a beautiful laugh with your trekking fellows. It is important to have this time throughout your Everest journey as they help to keep you positive and relaxed instead of nervous and tense. Please keep in mind that you are trekking in Himalaya in the new destination, things may be done in a different manner as you may be used at home but it does not mean that things are done wrong there. It means that there is a cultural difference than your practice in your home.

Highlights

Spectacular views Mt. Everest with Khumbu Glacier, Mt. Lhotse, Mt Ama Dablam and Mt. Thamserku, Kantega, Kusum Kangaru and Mera Peak
Explore Everest Base camp and watch amazing Sunrise from Kala Pather
Experience the unique Sherpa Culture and Cuisine
Trek through Sagarmatha National Park, a world heritage site
Visit Namche Bazaar and Tengboche Monastery
Visit Trans Himalayan trade in Khumjung and Namche
Scenic adventure flight to and from Lukla.

Everest Base Camp Trekking Video 12 Days

Outline Itinerary

OPEN Detail Itinerary

Day 01 Arrival and transfer to Hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 03 Kathmandu-Lukla and trek to Phakding 4hrs. Overnight at Guest House. 2620m.

Day 04 Phakding-Namche Bazaar 5 hrs. Overnight at Guest House (3440m).

Day 05 Rest day in Namche for acclimatization

Day 06 Namche-Trek to Tengboche 5hrs. (3680m).

Day 07 Tengboche Trek to Dingboche 5hrs. (4400m.)

Day 08 Dingboche -Lobuche 5hrs. (4900m)

Day 09 Lobuche-Gorakshep 3hrs (5100m). Optional hike to Everest Base Camp.

Day 10 Gorakshep-Pheriche (4110m).

Day 11 Pheriche-Namche 6hrs.

Day 12 Namche Bazar - Lukla 6hrs

Day 13 Lukla-Morning fly back to Kathmandu.

Day 14 Kathmandu Hotel-Transfer to Airport (TIA)

What's included

Included

Sagarmatha National park Entry Permit.
Kathmandu- Lukla-Kathmandu regular flight ticket
Kathmandu Guided Sightseeing tour
An Experienced English Speaking Sherpa Guide with equipment.
Three-Night twin sharing Hotel in Kathmandu (2/3 star Hotel) with breakfast
11-Night mountain accommodation with full board meals.
Airport picks up and drops off by private vehicle
All the food and lodging and salary of Sherpa Guide
TIMS (Trekkers Information Management System)
Insurance of Nepalese Staff.
Farewell dinner in Nepalese typical restaurant.
Gov't tax and VAT

Excluded

Nepalese visa fee, Visa can be obtained on your upon arrival in Kathmandu Airport. Visa cost 25 USD, 40 USD, 100 USD for 15, 30 and 90 days respectively
Excess baggage charge(s)
Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, early return from mountain (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary
Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu (and also in the case of early return from the mountain than the scheduled itinerary)
International flights Tickets
Travel and rescue insurance
Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower, etc.)
Tips for guide(s), porter(s)
Sightseeing entry fee in Kathmandu (27 USD per person)

Price & Dates

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Day 1 means the arrival day in Kathmandu.
Group discount is available so please contact us. In case of weather conditions leading to cancellations or delays in flights, this trip will operate on an alternate itinerary.
Group Size, guide and crew member:

We organize Everest base camp for single people to maximum 16 people at once or even if you have more than 16 people then we can split the group in to two or more groups (according to the number of trekkers) however you all can walk together and stay at same guest house and there are only different guide, and there are 1 guide up to 10 people and 2 guides for 11-16 people and a porter for each 2 trekkers.

Trek as an Individual, Private Group or Join a Scheduled Trek:

Global Adventure Trekking specializes in organizing treks for individuals, couples, and small groups. You can trek by yourself as a private group on the date you select without paying extra, or you can choose to join a small group that is scheduled during your preferred time frame. We also now and then arrange groups on dates other than those shown on this schedule so feel free to contact us to inquire about other possible dates for group treks that you might be able to join.

Personal expenses on the trek:

The daily expenditure in Kathmandu will be about 5 USD per meals. However, it depends on you how much and where you eat. On the trek, your daily expenditure will be about 5-10 USD per day for souvenir and drinks.

Tips are expected by your support team after the trek. The amount depends on your budget and appreciation of their work. As a suggestion, we advise you to allocate 10 - 15% of the total tour cost as tips to the staff. It depends on the services they deliver you along the trek.

Useful Info

Important notes - EBC Trek

This trip starts in Kathmandu on Day 1 at 5 pm. This allows time for group information.

Due to the demands of traveling at high altitudes, a Passenger Self Assessment Form is required for this trip. You will be trekking on hilly terrain, generally on well-defined paths, walking between 3-7 hours per day, on average about 5 hours a day. Altitude may exceed 5545 meters.

A Single Supplement to have your own room is available on this trip and is applicable only to nights spent in Kathmandu.

In case of weather conditions leading to cancellations or delays in flights, this trip will operate on an alternate itinerary. Please see Day 1 of the itinerary for more details.

You must bring an emergency fund of 500 USD in cash with you on this trip, which you may need to use in case of delayed or canceled flights.

We advise allowing a few extra days in Kathmandu at the end of your trip should your return flights from Lukla be delayed due to weather conditions.

The minimum age for this trip is 12 yrs at the time of travel.

Please note that while we try to assist all our clients in achieving their goals, there may be times your leader makes the decision to either delay or stop your ascent based on your medical conditions and AMS symptom.

Passport and Visa:

All the traveler should have a 6-month validity passport. Visa can obtain on your upon arrival in Kathmandu Airport. Visa cost 25 USD, 40 USD, 100USD for 15, 30 and 90 days respectively.

Medical and health information:

All travelers need to be good physical health in order to participate in this trip. Before buying this trip please read the details itinerary carefully.

You should consult your doctor for up to date for your Medical travel information or any necessary vaccination before departure. We suggest you to bring your personal medical kid.

Accommodation while on the EBC trekking:

Accommodation at the local lodge known as Guesthouse is simple but comfortable. Toilet and washing facility are shared. In the guesthouse, travelers are provided twin sharing room with twin beds, mattress, and pillow. In high season (March to May) and September to November) in places there are few numbers of guesthouse so sometime travelers may do dormitories. In some places, guest house depends on solar power. Remote regions, the guest house does not have a toilet and running water can mean just a hole in the ground. Hot shower facility is available in some guesthouse for a price but occasionally hot shower means a bucket of hot water which is enough to wash your body. Electricity and Wi-Fi are available in some place for an additional cost.

Transport:

By Land: Kathmandu International Airport is the only International airport in Nepal. Since April 2019 will partly close due to repairs runway. So we provide the sharing transport to Ramechhap (Manthali) airport for your Lukla flight. However, construction should be completed before July 2019. From August the regular flight to Lukla will be started from Kathmandu.

By Air: Kathmandu to Lukla flights are often delayed due to the poor weather condition. All travelers are suggested to have a few backup days in the end to catch your International flight. If the flights keep canceling then you have the option to take a charter Heli flight and that will cost about 500 USD per person in sharing basis. This also depends on the number of people. So make sure you have prepared your emergency fund just for in case. All the domestic flight has a strict weight limit. 10Kg of your baggage and 5Kg hand luggage are included in your tickets. Excess baggage will be charged at your own expenses.

Phone and Internet services:

Most of the hotel in Kathmandu offer free Wi-Fi with excellent connection. While trekking Wi-Fi may be available in the teahouse for a small cost. The higher you go the more use of Wi-Fi and the internet will cost and likely the shower the speed. Remember your room may not have the electrical outlet. You have to share in the dining hall for your recharge.

Safety: Nepal is safe to travel destination in the world. Just to be sure travelers are suggested to have their neck belt money wallet while traveling, for the safekeeping of your money, passport, and some valuable items. During your trip, you will have some free time to pursue your own interests, relax and take it easy or explore at your leisure.

Altitude sickness: Altitude sickness is a hazard, including on the Annapurna, Langtang and Everest Base Camp treks and more.. Please make sure you familiarize yourself with signs and symptoms before you leave and observe your own health during your trek.

Altitude sickness is a life-threatening fetal disease. Higher than 2,500m are at a risk of altitude sickness even though who are physically fit. It is important to be aware of these symptoms you may encounter.
Periods of sleeplessness, Occasional loss of appetite, Vivid, wild dreams at around 2,500-3,800m in altitude, Unexpected momentary shortness of breath day and night, Periodic breathing that wakes you occasionally, Blocked nose, Dry cough, Mild headache, and Vomiting …

If you are feeling nauseous, dizzy or experience other symptoms please share with your group and Guide for the necessary evacuation.

Travel Insurance: Travel Insurance is compulsory for our EBC Trek. Make confident your insurance covers you for your planned activities, including travel and trekking above 3000m if this is included on your itinerary, mountain rescue services, and helicopter evacuation costs.