Trip Fact

Everest Base Camp’s trip fact are ;

  • Max Altitude 5545m /18193.145 .ft
  • Difficulty Moderate
  • This trek takes 14 days approx. to complete
    Duration 14 Days
  • Type Trekking
  • Accomodation 3 star hotel in Kathmandu and tea house during the trek
  • Meal Plan All meals included (B/L/D)

Overview


Trekking to Everest Base camp 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, the Mount Everest that 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 fulfilment and achievement after days of walking.

The journey starts with a flight 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 trek is off 14 days, carrying your bags considering the weight is a must. Our travel guide and porter will accompany you along the way to ensure your safety, comfort, and fun.

The trail to Everest Base Camp passes through Sherpa villages where you will receive warm hospitality from the Sherpas, 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.

The vast expanse of the mountainous beauty of Mount Lhotse, Mount Makalu, 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 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 Everest Base Camp (EBC) gives you utmost pleasure and satisfaction accompanied by the thrill of being nearest to the world’s tallest peak. The view of Mount Everest from Kala Patthar is 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, trek to Everest Base Camp, for, sure, will provide you more than you ask for.

Trekking to Everest Base camp 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, the Mount Everest that 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 fulfilment and achievement after days of walking.

The journey starts with a flight 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 trek is off 14 days, carrying your bags considering the weight is a must. Our travel guide and porter will accompany you along the way to ensure your safety, comfort, and fun.

The trail to Everest Base Camp passes through Sherpa villages where you will receive warm hospitality from the Sherpas, 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.

The vast expanse of the mountainous beauty of Mount Lhotse, Mount Makalu, 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 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 Everest Base Camp (EBC) gives you utmost pleasure and satisfaction accompanied by the thrill of being nearest to the world’s tallest peak. The view of Mount Everest from Kala Patthar is 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, trek to Everest Base Camp, for, sure, will provide you more than you ask for.

Detailed Itinerary of Everest Base Camp Trek

Arrival on: Kathmandu, Nepal
Departure from: Kathmandu, Nepal

Day

Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu

Activities:

  • TIA to Kathmandu city, pickup
  • Kathmandu hotel check-in
  • Trek preparation & meet-up with guide
  • Collect all trekking permits & registration at one place
  • Local souvenir
  • Elevation 1,400 metres
  • Meals Provided Welcome dinner
Day

Day 2: Kathmandu Sightseeing

Activities

  • Visit UNESCO World heritage site- Boudhanath Pashupatinath, the monkey temple Swayambhunath
  • Explore city streets & traditional crafts such as pottery and weaving.
  • Accommodation Hotel
  • Meals Provided Breakfast
Day

Day 3: Flight To Lukla & Hike to Pakhding

Activities

  • Scenic Kathmandu-Lukla flight
  • Discussion & meeting with Porters at Lukla
  • Follow Through The Dudh Koshi Valley
  • Witness Buddhist shrines, prayer flags along the way
  • Accommodation Basic Tea House
  • Elevation 2,610 m
  • Meals Provided Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day

Day 4: Phakding – Namche Bazar

Activities

  • The crossing of several rivers
  • Pass-Through high Suspension bridges including popular
  • Hillary bridge
  • Walkthrough beautiful rhododendrons, giant firs and magnolia trees
  • Enter the Sagarmatha National Park
  • Catch glimpse of Everest, Nuptse-Lhotse
  • Elevation 3,440m
  • Accommodation Basic Teahouse
  • Meals Provided Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day

Day 5: Acclimatization Day at Namche Bazaar

Activities

  • Warm-up walks to the Sherpa museum to acclimatize in high altitude.
  • A glimpse of Sherpa culture & their long mountaineering history
  • optional hike to the Sherpa villages of Khunde and Khumjung (3,800m)
  • promising views of Everest & its neighbors.
  • Elevation 3,440 m
  • Meals Provided Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Accommodation Basic Teahouse
Day

Day 6: Namche Bazar – Tengboche

Activities

  • Steep river crossings
  • Explore small settlement of Phunki Tenga (3,250m)
  • Pass through forested lands
  • Panoramic view of mountains including Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse and Ama Dablam.
  • Elevation 3,857m
  • Meals Provided Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Accommodation Basic Teahouse
Day

Day 7: Tengboche – Dingboche

Activities

  • Walk downhill through coniferous trees, birches and rhododendrons
  •  Cross a bridge of Imja Khola
  • Walk beautifully carved walls
  • Visit Pangboche (3,900m), the highest settlement
  • Promising views of Ama Dablam, the ridge of Nuptse-Lhotse, Taboche and Cholatse.
  • Elevation 4,530 m
  • Meals Provided Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Accommodation Basic Teahouse
Day

Day 8: Dingboche- Lobuche

Activities

  •  Gradual uphill Climb
  • walk mostly on the leveled trail through yak herders shelters
  • Discover Dugh-La Pass 4620m,  the memorials of famous climbers who lost their lives during Everest Expedition
  • Views of Mt. Lobuche, Mt. Pumori and the Nuptse
  • Elevation 4928m
  • Meals Provided Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Accommodation Basic Teahouse
Day

Day 9: Lobuche- Gorak Shep (5,160m) – Everest Base Camp & Back (5,320m)

Activities

  • Catch the glacial moraines of Mt. Pumori to Gorakshep
  • Less stressful walk on the levelled trail
  • Steep climbing and scrambling
  • Trek on the glacial moraines extended from Khumbu Icefall
  • Elevation 5160m
  • Meals Provided Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Accommodation Basic Teahouse
Day

Day 10: Hike Up To Kala Patthar & Trek To Pheriche

Activities

  • A steep climb up Kalapathar the highest point of the trek
  • Sunrise and the views of Everest, Lhotse-Kala Pattar vantage point
  • Elevation 5,545 m
  • Meals Provided Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Accommodation Basic Teahouse
Day

Day 11: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,440 m)

Activities

  • To the main trail of Everest base camp trek
  • Descend To Pengbouche & Tengbouche
  • Retrace steps back to Namche
  • share your experience with fellow trekkers at Namche.
  • Elevation 3440m
  • Meals Provided Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Accommodation Tea House
Day

Day 12: Namche to Lukla

Activities

  • Hike down, a trail steep trail descends to the Hillary Suspension Bridge
  • Celebrate your achievement
  • Refreshment dinner
  • Elevation 2800m
  • Meals Provided Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Accommodation Tea House
Day

Day 13: Lukla to Kathmandu

Activities

  • Sweeping flight to Kathmandu
  • Bird’s eye view of hills & mountains
  • Hop in at Hotel
  • Accommodation Hotel in Kathmandu
  • Meals Provided Breakfast, Dinner
Day

Day 14: Final Departure

Activities

  • Bid final goodbye to the team
  • Airport Drop off
  • Meals Breakfast

What's included ?

  • A porter and his entire expenses.
  • Airport pickup and drop facility.
  • All monument entrance fees.
  • All necessary paperwork and trekking permits (National Park Permit, TIMS)
  • Breakfast,Lunch and dinner during the trek.
  • Down jackets and sleeping bags (provided upon request).
  • First aid medical kit
  • Fresh seasonal fruits after the dinner (while on the trek).
  • Full day guided city tour in Kathmandu (Day 2) by a private vehicle.
  • Insurance of guide and porter.
  • Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu flight tickets
  • Licensed, experienced and English speaking trekking guide.
  • Lodge expenses during the trek.
  • One porter for two people.
  • Stay in the city at finest hotel (3 nights twin sharing room at Kathmandu).
  • Upscale Adventures duffel bag, t-shirt, and trekking map.
  • Welcome and farewell dinner at one of the finest Nepalese Restaurant with traditional ethnic music and dance.

What's not included ?

  • Additional meals and drinks
  • Any additional cost (transport, hotel, visa split charge) that occurs due to illness or rescue of the member
  • Cost for additional trips.
  • Extra hot showers, wifi & battery charging on a trek.
  • Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu in case of early arrival, late departure, and early return from the mountain(due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary
  • Extra porter charge.
  • International airfare to and from Kathmandu
  • Meals in the city except for breakfast and other mentioned special dinner.
  • Nepal arrival visa.
  • Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower, etc.)
  • Tipping to staffs (as an appreciation).
  • Travel insurance which covers emergency rescue and evacuation

Departures

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