Everest Base Camp Trek offers a combination of nature and culture along with adventure which can be a life-changing experience just beneath the giant Mount Everest (Sagarmatha). You will discover a land where the people and the environment are as timeless as the mighty Himalayas surrounding you.
Overview
The world’s highest mountain, Everest (8848 m.) or Sagarmatha (the Nepali name for Everest) Lhotse (8516 m.), Cho-Oyu (8188 m.), Ama Dablam (8201 m.), and Pumori (7161 m). The region contains numerous routes. The route offers verities of scenic spots and an astounding set of local communities. Which, we believe would be the best entertaining segment of the trek.
Highlights
- World's highest Mt. Everest Base Camp.
- Sagarmatha National Park ( Enlisted in UNESCO World Heritage site).
- Sherpa Village, Culture, and Traditions.
- Hillary Museum.
- Kalapatthar- Majestic and Close-up view of Mt. Everest.
- Nepal's biggest and longest Glaciers.
Itinerary
Day 1: Fly to Lukla, trek to Phakding.
Day 2: Phakding to Namche.
Day 3: Rest and Acclimatization.
Day 4: Namche to Tengboche.
Day 5: Tengboche to Dingboche.
Day 6: Rest and Acclimatization.
Day 7: Dingboche to Lobhuje.
Day 8: Lobhuje to Gorak Shep.
Day 9: Gorak Shep to Kala Patthar and explore the base camp, return to Pheriche.
Day 10: Pheriche to Namche Bazaar.
Day 11: Namche Bazaar to Lukla.
Day 12: Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu.
Itinerary
FAQs
We welcome its most visited during spring and autumn season and least during summer/monsoon season and winter season. But it all depends on people and their preferences. Because all the season has their attractive features.
The Spring season which falls from March-May may be the best time to do the Everest Base Camp trek due to its clear and moderate weather. Likewise, the autumn season falls from September- November because it greets you with stunning mountain views.
Whereas summer/monsoon brings freshness because during this time you will traverse through deep lush jungles. Also if you want to avoid the crowd and do mind the mushy trail and the frequent encounter with the leeched then it might be an ideal time to do the EBC trek.
Physical fitness is very important to do the Everest Base Camp trek.
In this trek, you easily gain altitude, and is difficult to adjust to the altitude so you need to check your age, fitness, and preparation before opting for this trek. It does not matter if somebody found it to be easy whereas others found it to be difficult so it depends upon you and your preparation.
Includes/Excludes
Includes:
- Airport picks up and drops by private vehicle.
- Accommodation provided in Lodge/ Guest House while on Trek
- Foods (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)
- Flight Tickets from Kathmandu to Lukla and Kathmandu.
- Well-experienced English-speaking trek guide.
- TIMS (Trekking Information Management System)
- Sagarmatha National Park Entrance fee & Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality Fee.
- Food, wages, accommodation, equipment, medicine, and insurance coverage for all trekking staff.
- All Government taxes.
Excludes
- Personal Travel insurance
- Other expenses like costs incurred due to any unforeseen circumstances, emergency evacuation and rerouting, and flight changes.
- Alcoholic, hot and cold beverage, laundry.
- Personal trekking Equipment.
- Supporter (Porter) service if needed
- Tips for trekking staff - Tipping is expected.
