Everest Base Camp Trek
Trekking in Nepal Everest Base camp Trekking is the footsteps of famous mountaineer Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay Sherpa. Today.EBC is the most Popular Destination for trekking and Hiking Holiday where thousands of trekkers visited each year. The trail is located in of Nepal. Khumbu region is also known as the capital of Sherpa people. Everest Base Camp trek is offers opportunity to see the wonderful Sherpa villages, Sherpa Culture, origin Sherpa people,numerous Buddhist monasteries ,wildlife and most Beautiful mountains on the earth Including world’s Highest Peak Mt Everest(8848m),Lhotse(8516m), Makalu(8463m),Ama dablam(6812m) and many other snow-capped mountains.
The Mount Everest Has two base camp, South face Everest Base camp in Nepal and Another north Face EBC is in Tibet but Those Who are Looking to make an adventure trekking holiday their preference to go Everest Base Camp from Nepal.EBC Trekking is Not Only Popular to Reach at the Base Camp (5364m) Of Mt Everest, Also Provide Opportunity to Climb the Non- Technical Peak Kala Patthar (5545m) from Where Trekkers can see the Incredible Mountains Views and Glaciers.
Our Classic Shortest Everest Base Camp Trek is Directly Heading through the Famous Tengboche/Thyngboche Monastery. It begins and end at Lukla, The airport just to the South of Sagarmatha (Everest) National Park. The park was created in 1976 and was inscribed as a Natural world Heritages site in 1979 By UNESCO. During the trekking Season, there are Numerous Daily Flights into and out of Lukla Weather Permitting. To enter the national park is required park entry permit which is possible to obtain from national park office in Kathmandu and on Check Post.
Everest Base Camp Trek trail offers good Network of tea houses facilities(small, family run lodges/guesthouse superb accommodation and food for trekkers and climbers) so most of the trekkers they booked their trekking as tea houses basis which is comparatively cheaper prices then camping. We take excellent care of your transportation, accommodation, permits, and other travel necessities. With our remarkable team of the guide, porters, and cooks you are guaranteed to enjoy your trekking in Nepal.
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Special Information
- Unique Local Insights : Everest Base Camp is iconic, but along the way, there are lesser-known gems that offer breathtaking views and serenity. For example, while Kala Patthar is a popular spot for an Everest sunrise, there are hidden viewpoints near Pheriche that offer equally stunning perspectives of Everest, Nuptse, and Ama Dablam without the crowds. Another secret: Take a short detour near Thyangboche to catch views of Everest framed beautifully between the ridges.
- Cultural Etiquette : As you trek through Sherpa villages, it’s important to be respectful of local customs. Always walk clockwise around mani walls and stupas as a sign of respect. If you visit monasteries, remove your shoes and refrain from taking photos unless given permission. The Sherpa people deeply respect their Buddhist traditions, and showing appreciation for their culture enriches your trekking experience.
- Environmental Responsibility : The Everest region is fragile, and responsible trekking is essential. Ensure you carry reusable water bottles, as plastic waste management is a challenge at high altitudes. Bring personal trash back down to Namche for proper disposal. As a trekking company, we promote “Leave No Trace” principles to protect this UNESCO-listed environment for future generations.
- Health Tips Beyond Acclimatization : While acclimatization is crucial, maintaining hydration is just as important. Bring oral rehydration salts and make sure to drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration, which is common in the dry, high-altitude climate. Additionally, local foods like dal bhat are excellent for energy and nutrition, keeping you fueled for long trekking days. Wear strong sunscreen and lip balm with SPF to protect against the high-altitude sun, which is much harsher than at lower elevations.
- Communication and Connectivity : While trekking in remote areas, communication can be limited. Most lodges along the route offer Wi-Fi, but the connection can be slow and unreliable. A good alternative is to buy a local SIM card with 3G service (available in Namche Bazaar). Charging stations are available in most tea houses, but it’s advisable to bring your own power bank for backup.
- Weather Variability and Preparation : Weather in the Himalayas can change rapidly, especially at high altitudes. Be prepared for all types of conditions, including bright sunshine, snow, and strong winds, even in the same day. In spring and autumn, daytime temperatures can be warm, but evenings and mornings are chilly. Always pack layers, including a waterproof jacket and down coat for warmth.
- Insurance Recommendations :We strongly advise comprehensive travel insurance that includes high-altitude trekking (above 5,000m) and emergency evacuation by helicopter. Many trekkers overlook this, but in case of severe altitude sickness or injury, emergency evacuation is the only safe option. Companies like World Nomads and Global Rescue offer policies specifically designed for trekking in Nepal.
- Local Legends and Myths : The Sherpa people have many fascinating legends surrounding Everest and the Himalayas. One well-known myth is about the Yeti, or the "Abominable Snowman," said to roam the upper slopes of Everest. While sightings are rare and unproven, the Yeti remains a part of local folklore, adding a sense of mystique to the trek.
- Sustainability and Community Impact : By trekking with us, you are supporting local communities and contributing to the sustainable development of the Everest region. We prioritize hiring local guides and porters, providing fair wages, and supporting community projects such as schools and hospitals. Our commitment is to responsible tourism that benefits both the environment and local people.
- Post-Trek Recovery : After the physical demands of the trek, it's important to focus on recovery. Kathmandu offers a range of relaxation spots where you can unwind after your adventure. Treat yourself to a traditional Nepali massage or enjoy yoga sessions specifically designed to help trekkers stretch out tired muscles. We recommend places like the Yoga & Spa in Thamel for a perfect recovery experience.
Itinerary
Arrival Kathmandu (1275m)
Upon Arrival, in Kathmandu Airport you will be expected to complete your custom formalities (Visa etc.) We suggest you look for our representative who will be waiting for you at the arrival gate with Everest View Treks and Expedition display board with your name you will then be transferred to hotel 3 star categories. Include meal B/B.
Kathmandu to - Lukla [2840 m/9320] - Phakding [2,652m/8,700ft]:
30 minutes flight, 3 – 4 hrs treks from domestic terminal of Kathmandu Airport for an early morning flight to Lukla (2,800m/9,186ft), a gateway destination from where our trek begins. After an adventurous 40 minute flight above the breathtaking green and white mountains, we reach the Tenzing-Hillary Airport at Lukla. This is one of the most beautiful air routes in the world culminating in a dramatic landing on a hillside surrounded by high mountains peaks. Upon arrival at Lukla, we meet our other crew members and after some packing and arrangements, we start our trek through the prosperous village of Lukla until we reach Phakding. To assist in acclimatization, we only have a short hike today. However, if interested in additional activities we can take a side trip to a nearby monastery. Overnight in Phakding Basic lodge. Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (B, L, D).
Phakding - Namche Bazaar [3440 m/11,280 ft]: 5 - 6 hrs.
Today’s trek: Our trek starts in the morning after breakfast. The walk today is pleasant with few short uphill and downhill with multiple crossings over Dudh Koshi River and magnificent view of Mt. Thamserku (6,608m/21,675ft) from the Benkar village. We cross more bridges and reach entrance of Sagarmatha National Park at Monjo, where our trekking permits are checked in order to keep record of trekkers and local trekking staffs as well. A descend and a gradual walk brings us to Jorsale, the last village until Namche Bazaar. The walk is enjoyable through the river bed and we reach Hillary Suspension Bridge. Now, as we climb up hill towards Namche Bazzar, closer and magnificent sight of Kwangde Peak, its sister peaks, Kusum Kangaru, Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Tawache, and many other fabulous mountains will be viewed closely. We stop at Chautara to admire the view. Finally, we reach the colorful village of Namche Bazzar, the main gateway of Khumbu region. Overnight in Guest house include meal.(B,L,D).
Acclimatization Day. Day Hike Everest View Hotel Back to Hotel.
Namche Bazaar. This is the first of the three scheduled “acclimatization” days. Health experts always recommend us to stay active and moving during the rest days instead of being idle. We either spend the day taking a day hike to Khumjung visiting Khunde or relaxing and exploring Namche Bazaar itself. If we trek a few hundred vertical feet during the day, it will help us to properly acclimatize. Your guides will take us to the Tourist Visitor Center near the headquarter of the Sagarmatha National Park where we can observe an assortment of things related to the first Everest ascenders, Sherpa culture and learn about the various plant and animal life of the Everest region. Namche Bazaar is the main center of the Everest (Khumbu) region and has government offices, ATMs, Internet cafes, shops, restaurants, a bakery and a colorful market each Friday evening and Saturday. If we trek a few hundred vertical feet during the day, it will help us to properly acclimatize. Overnight in guest house Namche Bazaar. Include meal (B, L D).
Namche Bazaar trek to Tengboche (3867m)
Today the trail at first slightly climb up for a while up to the Chor camp at Namche Bazaar then continue easy level walk to kyangjuma 3550m. Along the way from chor camp at Namche bazaar to kyangjuma you may enjoy incredible view of Mt. Everest (8848), Lhotse (8516m), Lhotse shar (8382m), Nuptse (7879m), peak- 38(7591m), Ama dablam (6856m), Thamserku (6623m), Kangtega (6783m), Kusum kangaru (6367), Cholaste (6335m), Tabuche peak (6495m), Khumbi La (5765m) and Kwangde Ri (6011m). From kyangjuma the trail follows for a while easy level walk through Rhododendron forest to sanasa .There is two way from where one way left hand side leads to the Gokyo valley trek and another way right hand side leads to the direct Everest base camp trek. From sanasa the trail descends gradually through pine forest to lausasa where there are a few teahouses aftermath the trail drops steeply through the pine and Rhododendron forest to Phungi thanga, a small settlement on the river banks of the Dudh kosi at 3250m. The trail climbs steeply at beginning then a gradual ascent through blue pine and Rhododendron forest at the hill top of Tengboche Monastery at 3867m. The view of sunset and sunrise as well as magnificent view of the Mt. Everest including other Himalayas form Tengboche probably most amazing during your treks. Tengboche monastery is one of the beautiful monasteries in solu khumbu area as well as the religious center of the whole ‘Sherpa land ‘entire solu khumbu area. Overnight at guest house include meal B/L/D.
Tengboche trek to Dingboche (4410m)
From Tengboche the trail at first descent to Deboche (3820m) through a forest of birches, juniper, conifers and rhododendrons. There is a small settlement as well as monastery at Deboche. The level trail further ahead from Deboche to Imja khola passes many Mani walls in a deep rhododendron forest. Along the way from Tengboche before crossing Imja khola you can often see the musk deer, pheasant (national birds of Nepal) and blue sheep etc. After crossing the Imja khola the trail climbs past some magnificently carved Mani stones to lower pangboche (3930m). Beyond pangboche the trail lead level and gradually up to somare (4010m) then level walk to orsho (4190m). There are two trails further ahead from orsho whereas one trail higher up left hand side leads to Pheriche and lower trail right hand side above Imja khola leads gradually ascend to Dingboche (4410m).during the day you can see amazing views of Mt. Everest (8848), Lhotse (8516m), Lhotse shar (8382m), Nuptse (7879m), peak- 38(7591m), Ama dablam (6856m), Thamserku (6623m), Kangtega (6783m), Kusum kangaru (6367), Cholaste (6335m) and Island (6189m) Overnight at Guest house include meal B/L/D.
Acclimatization day at Dingboche: hike Nagarjung Peak back to hotel.
Today is an essential day as it is the second and last acclimatization day of the trek (you may remember the first of which was at Namche Bazaar). As we did the previous time, we will use the day to reach a higher altitude and then return to Dingboche to spend the night. One famous saying in high-altitude mountaineering is “Climb high, sleep low”, which means it is wise, and sometimes even essential (while ascending more than 305m 1,000ft at an altitude of above 3,050m /10,000 ft) to sleep at a lower altitude than the highest point reached during the day. This is the first step of our acclimatization hike, the Nangkartshang Hermitage, where many trekkers choose to stop. Given that we are always looking for more exceptional views and those we are feeling relatively well overall, we decide to push on and reach the summit. Or back to hotel Overnight at guest house include meal B/L/D
Dingboche trek to Lobuche (4910m)
From Dingbouche the trail follows through farmlands and meadows before continuing along the lateral moraine of the Khumbu Glacier then you will reach at Dughla (4620m) after that continues rocky steeply climb uphill to Dughla Pass (4830m) from whereas you can see the lots of stone memorials of climbers who have perished on nearby summits. You can see magnificent views including Mt. Ama dablam (6856m), Thamserku (6623m), Kangtega (6783m), Cholaste (6335m), Lobuche east (6090m), Pumori (7165m), Lingtren (6713m), Khumbutse (6639m)and Nuptse (7879m) etc. Beyond the Dughla Pass the trail gently climb up and drops a bit then continue level walk to Lobuche (4910m). Overnight at Guest house include meal B/L/D.
Lobuche trek to Gorak Shep (5140m) then visit Everest base camp (5364m)
Today, the trail follows western side of khumbu valley ascends gently through meadows nearby the glacial moraine after that ascends and descends in the rocky path with some rounding the bands. Along the way you can enjoy incredible views of Pumori (7167m) Lingtren (6713m), Khumbutse (6639m), Nuptse (7879m), Lobuche east (6090 as well as Khumbu glacier and icefall. After finishing several bands you will a bit descends to Gorak Shep (5140m). After reaching Gorak Shep you may have your lunch and leave your bag pack at teahouse then start your journey to Everest base camp (5364m). You will spend about 4 and half hours trek up to Everest Base Camp and back to Gorak shep. The trek trail is on glacier and snow capped rocks. You can also see many small frozen lakes around the Everest Base Camp. There are several mountains including Pumori (7165m), Lingtren (6713m), Khumbutse (6639m), Nuptse (7879m) and Lhotse (8516m) but you can’t see the mount Everest (8848m) from Everest base camp although you will see it along the trail. The most impressive view from Everest base camp is the Khumbu icefall. After enjoying beautiful moment at the Everest base camp then return back to Gorak Shep. Overnight at Guest house include meal B/L/D.
Gorak Shep Hike to Kala Pattar (5545m) then trek to Pheriche or pangboche (4260m)
Today early in the morning from Gorak shep hike up to Kala patter for magnificent view of the numerous Himalaya as well as breathtaking view of sunrise. The trail from Gorak sheep to Kala patter at the beginning steep climb up approximately half an hour reach the flat land where have been attending Nepal government cabinet meeting regarding the issue of the global warming in 2009.it was first cabinet meeting in such a high place in the world. Aftermath the trail steep climb with lots of bends finally you reach at kala patter after that about 50 meters steeply with rocky climbing to summit the main Kala pattar (5545m). Today you may see excellent view of sunrise on the Mt. Everest (8848), Lhotse (8516m), Nuptse (7879m), Ama dablam (6856m), Thamserku (6623m), Kangtega (6783m), Kusum kangaru (6367), Cholaste (6335m), Tabuche peak(6495m) Lobuche peak (6090m) , Lingtren (6713m), Khumbutse (6639m), Lho La ,south col, changste as well as Everest base camp, Khumbu Icefall and few lake. Once you are at the kala pattar you may feel you are touching Mt. pumori and close-up view Mt. Everest. Finally the dream comes in true then will return back to Gorak shep have a breakfast continue trek heading down through Lobuche and Dughla. Little further from Dughla you will cross the river comes from Everest base camp and khumbu icefall then you will meet two trail where one way left hand side goes to Dingboche and lower one right hand side goes to Pheriche . From here easy walk in the valley to pheriche Pangboche (4260m). Overnight at Guest house include meal B/L/D.
Pheriche or Pangboche to Namche bazaar Altitude: 3440m/11283ft Walking Distance: 14km (5 to 6 hours)
We retrace the original steps of our ascent as we make our way back down the mountain again. The fascinating culture of the Sherpa’s is on display once more – don’t miss a peak at the yak-herding namche mainly downhill, although it does, counter intuitively, require an hour scaling a hill. We’ll be in Namche by late afternoon and off to bed before our second last day on the mountain Overnight at Guest house include meal B/L/D.
Namche to Phakding and Lukla Altitude: 2,800m/9,184ft Walking Distance: 16km (6-8 hours)
After breakfast, we trek toward the Hillary Suspension Bridge and then pass through several local villages. Our arrival in Lukla brings an evening in a proper hotel 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 Overnight at Guest house include meal B/L/D.
Fly Lukla to Kathmandu
In the morning, you’ll 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. Stay hotel include B/B. and farewell Dinner.
Fly home farewell friend
You are saying good bye to the mountains as your journey finishes from Nepal. We hope you enjoyed the tour with us, and are sure you will be back in another trip somewhere in the Himalayas again. Approximately 3 hour before your scheduled flight a representative from Everest View Treks and Expedition will transfer you to the airport on your way home.
Includes/Excludes
- Arrival Departure airports transfer as per itinerary.
- Kathmandu 3 star Hotel 2 nights on twin sharing Room with Bed and Breakfast plan.
- Twin-sharing guesthouse accommodation during the trek for 11 nights in the Everest Reg with attached toilets in Lukla, Phakding & Namche
- All your standard meals during the trek (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner) including 3 hot drink and seasonal fruits
- A trekking or hiking leader - Fluent English speaking, experienced, knowledgeable Sherpa porters (2 trekkers: 1 porter) together with their payments, assurance, gears, foods and accommodations.
- All necessary national park fees, permits and paper works (Sagarmatha national park permits and TIMS)
- Fresh Fruit after dinner everyday AND 1 pc snickers or mars chocolate each person every day.
- Complementary Trekking kit Bag(Return after Trek) and Sleeping Bag
- Trek Completion Certificate
- Everest Region Map
- Farewell Dinner
- Nepal Visa fees on your airport arrival (You should bring accurate USD cash and two passport size picture)
- Personal expenses (Shopping, Laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, mineral water or boiled water, Phone calls, hot shower etc.)
- Your Lunch and dinners in Kathmandu (This apply also early come back from trek then the fixed itinerary)
- Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu than above itinerary.
- Tips for guides and porters
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