Everest Base Camp Trek

14 days

Duration

Moderate

Trip Level

Group Size

5545 m

Max-altitude

The Everest Base Camp Trek, also known as EBC, offers some of its most breathtaking vistas in the Himalayas. In addition to being the core of alpinism, the Trek is a bustling, and fascinating place. The Everest region is well-known for mountaineering as well as hiking. The EBC Trek offers a unique experience; the scenery is beautiful; and the god’s gifts to earth are unparalleled, even for a good cause. Instead, the Everest Base Camp Trek offers the possibility for experienced trekkers to undertake a do-able portion of one of the world’s most iconic climbs.

As we provide you with an ultimate guide to Everest Base Camp Trek, you will discover yet another destination. Other famous highlights of the hiking trails are Makalu, Cho Oyu, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam, beside Mount Everest. The mind-boggling scenes of those mountain ranges in front of your naked eyes make it an unforgettable experience.

What do you expect in EBC Trek?

Trekking through the footsteps of legends of the Himalayas

Hike to Kala Patthar, breathtaking close-up view of Everest and sister peaks

Be fascinated by the chilling wonder of the Khumbu Glacier and Khumbu Icefalls

Travel through Sagarmatha National Park with its exclusive fauna and flora

Spectacular scenery, really admirable but a lifetime experience

Experience the exhilaration of trekking to the Everest region

EBC Trek at Glance

Trek Duration	14 days
Max. Altitude	5545 meters
Trek Difficulty	Strenuous
Trek Starts/Ends	Lukla/Lukla
Accommodation	Tea-houses/Lodges

Everest Base Camp Trek Map

Everest Base Camp 14 days itinerary

There are also available variable itineraries, which you need to know all about the Trek to Everest Base Camp. The Everest Base Camp route is expandable according to your needs. If you haven’t enough time to make the classic route, then Everest Base Camp – 12 Days Trek will be ideal. Likewise, the Everest Base Camp Trek routes spread from 10 to the 14-days or even more, including the Everest Base Camp via Island Peak. It also comprises the magnificent Khumbu icefall; you may not miss the famous Everest Base Camp, whichever route you have chosen. No more time, but a keen interest to visit Everest Base Camp if you are physically fit then short Everest Base Camp Trek – 10 Days would be ideal.

The Everest region consists of four glacial valleys that expand over from the Himalayas to the Tibet border. Similarly, if you wish for more challenging, then 19- days Everest Base Camp Trek via Gokyo Lakes would be ideal. Likewise, if you would like to explore the Everest region’s off-the-beaten-track, then the Everest Three Pass trek would be perfect.

Days	Destination	Altitude in Meters	Walking in Distance
1.	Arrival in Kathmandu	1350
2.	Trek Preparation
3.	Fly to Lukla, then trek to Phakding	2600	3h00
4.	Namche Bazaar	3464	6h00
5.	Tengboche	3800	5h00
6.	Dingboche	4400	6h00
7.	Acclimatization Day!
8.	Lobuche	4900	6h00
9.	Gorakshep (visit EBC 5364 m)	5100	7h00
10.	Hike Kalapatthar 5545 m then trek to Pangboche	3900	7h00
11.	Namche	3460	6h00
12.	Lukla	2800	7h00
13.	Fly back to Kathmandu
14.	Final Departure

Everest Base Camp Trek Difficulty Level

The route to Everest Base Camp is only about 40 miles long from Lukla, but you’ll gain more than 2,400 meters in altitude. A highly adventurous one since it goes through high altitudes and requires proper acclimatization to prevent any health hazards. It is crucial to be in good physical condition for a safe and enjoyable trip and travel slowly up the path to allow your body time to acclimatize to the altitude.

While you don’t have to be an Olympic athlete on EBC trek, we highly encourage you to enjoy the trip:

Proper insurance
The right level of fitness
Some walking experience of the mountains

You get fitter means, the more you enjoy the days of trekking, the less tired you are, and the quicker your body recovers. The best training possible is to get out in the mountains, but any exercise would be helpful.

The Everest region is the most visited Trek across Nepal. The facilities are handy; also, the lifestyle throughout the journey is fascinating. The folks are honest, helpful, and hospitable, making it a better experience. So, the EBC trek can arrange throughout the year. However, the best time to Trek to Everest Base Camp is spring and autumn.

Getting there and away

There are two different options to get to the Everest region. One is Kathmandu to Jiri or Phaplu by bus, commonly known as “walk-in” followed by 21 days of trekking and another is Kathmandu by flights to Lukla followed by 14 days of trekking known as “fly-in”.

Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu.

Arrival at the airport in Kathmandu. Welcome by the representative of the agency at the airport and transfer to your hotel.

Day 2: Free day in Kathmandu

Trek preparation and sightseeing heritage site of Kathmandu.

Day 3: Kathmandu –Lukla (2800m) – Phakding(2600m) 40 minute by plane and 3h00 walk.

The adventurous journey to Everest Base Camp in the early morning transfer to the domestic terminal Flight to Lukla, the get way of Everest region and known as Khumbu too. Wonderful opportunities to see the chain Himalayas in a 40-minute flight from Kathmandu to Lukla. Then a short trek to Phakding.

Day 4: Trek to Namche Bazaar. (3440 m) 6h00 walk.

The second of the journey the trails lead you to Namche bazaar bypassing several Sherpa villages along the way with encountering smile people, their vibrant cultures, landscapes, forests. The trails ascend through the forests and bridges until reaching the meet point of the Dudh Koshi and Bhote Koshi. About 2 hours steep climb; there is the first approach of Mt. Everest then continues to walk to Namche Bazaar the land of Sherpa.

Day 5: Acclimatization day, explore the village.

The unique village of Sherpa, Namche Bazaar where is available to get modern amenities like the internet, ATM, Shops, restaurants, and bakery-cafes. Namche Bazaar is considered a center point of the lower and upper Everest (Khumbu) region and has Government offices for local administration. Day trip to Syangboche (Everest View hotel) in the morning where we can see Mt. Everest and other major peaks of the Khumbu region and give proper acclimatization.

Day 6: Namche – Tengboche (3860m)

It is as usual after the breakfast in Namche trek to the next destination Tengboche, a large monastery of the region where the Mani Rimdu festival conduct in October and many monks are meditation along the year. Enjoy the magnificent view of the thunder Himalayas. The trail goes regularly down to reach in Sansa where we confluence a junction to go popular trail to Gokyo valley and Everest Base camp. Gradually descend to the Dudh Koshi River traversing villages and pine forests and cross a bridge slightly uphill similar to Tengboche.

Day 7: Tengboche - Dingboche (4410m)

]A picturesque visit surrounds the Monastery and Himalayan scenery in the morning, as usual, start day journey toward Dingboche. An easy walk along day even in high altitude passes through several villages, Mani walls, and chhorten which influence by Tibetan Buddhism. Entering to Imja-Tse valley spectacular views of mountain still remains from Dingboche

Day 8: Acclimatization day!

Acclimatization day! Exploring the village then climb up to viewpoint 5,000 m gives us proper acclimatization. From the viewpoint, it offers spectacular mountain scenery including Lhotse (8,500 m), Island peak, Lobuche peak, Amadablam, and other major trekking peaks. Dingboche retains its beautiful fields and pasture in Imja Valley.

Day 9: Dingboche – Labuche (4900m) 5h00 walk

An adventurous journey to Everest base camp from Dingboche remains it Himalayan views in 360° along the trail to Lobuche. The trail seems easy walking due to the altitude it’s difficult to breathe during the walk. On a steep walk through the moraine of Khumbu glacier from Thukla to Lobuche, we encounter many prayer flags and monuments in the memory of the mountaineers who deceased during the expedition.

Day 10: Lobuche – Everest Base Camp (5364m) – Gorakshep (5140m) 7h00 walk.

The trail goes to Gorakshep along the edge of the Khumbu glacier. The vistas of snowy mountains we still perceive. A small climbing of Changri glacier and zigzag trail get Gorakshep. After having lunch in Gorakshep, heading to Everest Base Camp where we can see numerous tents in the Basecamp for expedition purposes. Your dream comes true while reaching Everest Base camp but not visible Everest from here. Then back to Gorakshep.

Day 11: Gorakshep – Kalapattar (5545m) – Pangboche (3900m) 7h00 walk.

We achieved the ultimate goal of the trip. Here begins another climax of the trek to reach the top of Kala Patthar where we can see a stunning view of Mt. Everest so far. Then continue to descend to Panboche with similar views of thunder Himalayas.

Day 12: Pangboche – Namche 6h00 walk

Easy walk to Dibuche then climb up to Tengboche. Descending to Pungki thanka and climb up to Sanasa where the junction of the trail goes to Gokyo Lake, Khumjung village, and Namche. Afterward, easy walk to Namche, and the same views are remaining while ascending.

Day 13: Namche – Lukla 7h00 walk.

The first part of the trail is steep descending up to River and passes the same things while we have seen while ascending.

Day 14: Lukla – Kathmandu (Hotel includes)

Early morning, 40-minute thrilling flights to an airstrip at Lukla by private plane offers a marvelous view of Central Himalayas and as well as beautiful landscape and hills.

Day 15: Free day in Kathmandu (Hotel includes)

The day can be occupied as security day if the plane doesn’t flight in case of bad weather.

Day 16: Final departure.

Free time in Kathmandu and transfer to the airport two hours before the departure of your flight

DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION

Kathmandu International Airport

DEPARTURE TIME

Please depart at least 3 hours before the flight.

INCLUDED

All airport/hotel transfers by private car.

Three nights 3-star hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast.

Domestic Airfare (Round Trip)

Accommodations during trek. (Lodges/Guest Houses/Tea houses).

Meal during the trek

An experienced English-speaking trekking guide, assistant guide (5 Trekkers:1 Assistant Guide) and porters (2 Trekkers:1 porter Max. 20 Kg.)

All necessary documentation and permits (National park permit, TIMS)

Transportation as per itinerary

A First Aid Kits

Applicable Government Taxes

NOT INCLUDED

International Airfare

Nepal Visa fee (Advice to bring accurate amount USD in cash)

Meals in Kathmandu (except breakfast)

Extra night hotel in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, and early return from the mountain(due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary.

Personal Expenses (i.e., phone calls, laundry, bar bills, extra porters, bottled or boiled water).

Travel Insurance

Guide & Porter gratuity

The prices are quoted in US$ dollars and payable in convertible currencies. All published rate on our website is set as low as possible. The Prices may vary at any time due to currency fluctuation, fuel prices, and unforeseen economic circumstances. However, we guarantee our prices which already signed up for your tour. Please consult us for a custom quote.

Is the water at Everest Base Camp Trek safe to drink?

No, you are not allowed to drink water from the direct tap or streams on the Everest Base Camp. But you can also use a purifier or SteriPen. It is expensive to buy water (maybe ten times the cost of purchasing water in Kathmandu).

Am I going to be sick on my trek at altitude?

Be conscious. This trek will be over 3500 m in elevation. The possibilities of having an altitude illness usually begin at this altitude. But to prevent this, we have planned the itinerary to give you time to acclimatize as much as possible.

How can I conquer the altitude sickness?

There’s nobody who’s going to suffer from altitude sickness. The younger and fitter people do not experience high altitude illnesses when they feel older and less fit. It’s not related to fitness or age. Speak to your private practitioner. Prescription medicines are available to help avoid the symptoms of altitude sickness. But go gently and listen to the body and be mindful of any changes and listen to your guide if he thinks that you have symptoms (which might not be apparent).

What happens if an emergency evacuation is required while I am trekking?

We will be able to collect your travel insurance policies and details before your trip. In case of emergency, we will be able to coordinate with your insurance company and helicopters company for emergency evacuation.

What about simple medication during the trek?

There is no doubt only be a First aid. We take a first-aid kit on every trip. We always advise you to make your own. Here’s a checklist of items you can bring, recommended. Vaccinations are not compulsory in Nepal; however, we suggest that you keep this checklist if necessary.

Do I need to buy travel insurance before coming to Nepal?

Yes, we only provide insurance to our staff. We recommend that you purchase insurance in your home country. Note: Insurance should cover medical and emergency evacuation.

Should I use crampons for this trek?

No. The trails are well-known. You will not need crampons if you are not traveling in the mid-winter. Instead of the crampons, bring non-technical, lightweight spikes, are less costly and suit any shoe size.

Will tents and mattresses use for the trek?

No, we do not need tents or mattresses. There are tea houses along the trek.

What happens if I forget to bring something home with me?

When you forget something, it may be complicated to find something here. Check here for a detailed packing list for (general) trekking in Nepal. If you’re not a regular hiker, you can rent most of Nepal’s trekking equipment upon your arrival.

Can I leave my stuff in Kathmandu while I am on trek?

Anything you do not want for the trip can leave at our office or your hotel. We recommend that you make sure your bag is lockable.

Who will be the guide?

Generally, we use local guides. Our guides have been numerous times on each trek to the relevant areas. All are qualified, competent, versatile, and certified licensed guides with the Government of Nepal.

Do I need a porter for my trek?

If you use a porter, there are two advantages:
1. You can enjoy your trek entirely without carrying a heavy backpack.
2. Another is to increase the local communities’ income.

How many Kilograms can a porter carry?

A porter can carry an average of 20 kg with his or her bag so that they can carry up to 16 kg of your equipment and gears. But we provide a backpack for them.

Are your staff insured against accidents?

Yes, of course. We ensure that our staff is well insured.

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Tour Reviews

5.00 based on 2 reviews

Dave Nussbaumer

15/07/2017

What can I say! Spent 2 weeks with Kumar and HET. Great experience! Myself and Tom Paradis trekked to EBC and had a wonderful trip. I highly recommend Kumar and HET for anyone who wants to experience a trip of a lifetime.

Bo Li

03/10/2017

I spent 3 weeks there with Sanu (guide) and it is definitely the most unforgettable experience in my life! The itinerary is well-planned by Himalayan Exploration Treks for different levels of trekkers and minimizes the risk of suffering from the high sick. I had a wonderful time with Sanu. Such a professional guide!