Tour Overview
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Everest Base Camp Trek – Complete Guide, Highlights & Detailed Itinerary
Mount Everest, located in the eastern part of Nepal inside Sagarmatha National Park, is the world’s highest mountain at 8,848.86 meters. Known as Sagarmatha in Nepali and Chomolungma in Tibetan, this legendary peak attracts thousands of adventurers every year.
The Everest Base Camp (EBC) stands at 5,364 meters, offering breathtaking scenery, rich Sherpa culture, and one of the most iconic trekking experiences on earth.
The trek rewards you with panoramic views of incredible Himalayan peaks including Mount Everest (8848m), Lhotse (8516m), Makalu (8485m), Cho Oyu (8188m), Ama Dablam (6812m), Nuptse (7861m), Pumori (7165m) and many more.
Along the way, trekkers also get the opportunity to explore Sherpa, Rai, and Tamang culture, Buddhist monasteries, high-altitude landscapes, rivers, glaciers, and the world-famous Khumbu Icefall.
Highlights of the Everest Base Camp Trek
- Stunning panoramic views of the Himalayan range
- A journey that challenges you physically, spiritually, and emotionally
- Deep immersion into Sherpa culture and Buddhism
- Scenic and thrilling flight to Lukla
- Visit the world’s highest base camp at 5,364m
- Walk across iconic suspension bridges
Packing List for Everest Base Camp Trek
- Warm down jacket
- Quality trekking boots
- Microspikes/Crampons
- Thermal base layers
- Sunscreen
- Water bottle + Thermos
- Warm socks, gloves, hat, buff
- 50L backpack
- UV-protected sunglasses
- Headlamp
- Slippers for evenings
- Sleeping bag (-10°C to -20°C)
- Basic medicines (altitude, fever, diarrhea)
- Sunrise hike to Kalapatthar (5,550m) for the best view of Mount Everest
- Follow the footsteps of Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay Sherpa
Flight Information
During peak trekking seasons, flights to Lukla often operate from Ramechhap (Manthali Airport) instead of Kathmandu due to air traffic.
Drive from Kathmandu to Ramechhap takes 4–5 hours.
Itinerary
1330 meter high) Kathmandu city is the capital city of Nepal from where you can catch early flight from domestic airport to the most dangerous airport in the world (Tenzing Hillary airport) in Lukla (2840m). And then head to the phakding (2610m) which will take around 3 or 4 hours depending on your pace approximately 7.5 to 8 km
Phakding known for source of white sand is beautiful village of Sherpa and Rai community. After the breakfast in phakding you can move towards the Namche bazar which would take around 6 to 7 hours depending on your pace approximately 10.5 to 11 km. In this day you will able to see some of the beautiful peaks like as Thamserku (6623m) , Kangtega(6782m), , Kongde Ri (6187m) ,Khumbila(5761m).If you are lucky enough with weather you will get a chance to see a glimpse of Mt. Everest after the crossing famous bridge (Tenzing Hillary bridge) only from exact one view point.
After one night stay in Namche bazar (3450m), you can hike to the Everest view hotel (3880m) from where you can see the Everest clearly with your naked eyes and have cup of tea with your hiking team. If you are feeling good you can visit biggest and oldest Sherpa village named Khumjung (3790m) where you can find Hillary school, Hillary hospital and Buddhist monastery. Then you can return back to Namche bazar at your accommodation and stay another night.
Day 4 of the trekking you will be heading to tengbouche (3860m) from Namche approximately 10 km through the forest and scenic riverside with landscape taking around 5 to 6 hour. From this day, you have to follow your guide instruction by walking in slow and steady pace to avoid the mountain sickness. Once you reach, Tengbouche you will able to see Mt. Everest, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Ama Dablam, Mt. Tabouche(6495m) etc clearly as well as closely and you can visit the biggest monastery of this whole trek *Tengboche monastery* nearby your hotel.
From your last accommodation to dingbouche(4410m) it will take around 5 to 6 hours normally including your rest and lunch time covering approximately 10 km. Once you reach dingbouche, make a decision with your team and hike around 150 meter high from your hotel which makes you to sleep well at night time.
After the breakfast pack your lunch and you can move towards the nagarsang peak (5000m) from where you will be able to see Mt. Makalu, Island peak, Shartse (7457m) ,Amadablam, and so on. On this hike it will be up steep and you will be able to feel thinness of air therefore stick with your team leader or the guide.Once you reached your destination you can move down towards the dingbouche gently and have night there.
The 7th day of your trek will be more tough day than before days but it will give you a lot of pleasure from natural view and closely encounter of mountain like Tabouche , Cholatse(6440m), Labouche, Nuptse ,Pumori, Amadablam and other small peaks. On this day, you have to ramble through the Thukla pass where you will see the memorable stupas who were pass away during the Everest expedition, base camp trekking, peak climbing and so on. From Dingboche to Labouche(4940m), it will take around 5 to 6 hour covering 8 to 9 km approximately
From labouche to gorakshep(5164m) it will take around 4 to 5 hours walking on the flat glacier. After reaching, the gorakshep you can have a lunch and move towards the Everest base camp either hike to Kalapathar(5550m) view point depending on the weather and back to the gorakshep for the night.
Early morning hike to Kalapathar or Base camp which one is not done before the day and walk back to Pheriche(4371m) via through the same route from labouche till Thukla and catch different route up to your destination. On this day you will feel lighter and easy as before days because of the lower altitude.
Once you have night in pheriche you can have a breakfast and then you can move down towards the Namche bazar and have beautiful night there.
The last day of your team for walking from Namche bazar to lukla is going to be long day in the term of distance approximately 13.5 km which may take you around 8 to 9 hours. Lastly when you reach lukla you can have a last dinner or party with your team and say good bye to your porters and guide.
Take a breakfast in lukla and head to your airport for your flight depending on your departure time and flew back to Kathmandu.
Inclusions
- 1. Accommodation and meals for 11 days
- 2. Fluently English-speaking and government license holder guide
- 3. Airport pick up and drop off
- 4. Oximeter to check your pulse
- 5. All required government and local permits
- 6. One local strong porters for every 2 trekkers
Exclusions
- 1. Accommodation in Kathmandu
- 2. Personal trekking gears
- 3. Travel insurance
- 4. Any kind of drinks
- 5. Shower, charging, and extra activities
- 6. Tips for guide and porters
- 7. Personal expenses like visiting museum, monastery etc.
Important Information
This is a moderate to challenging trek. You should be in good physical condition and able to walk for 5-7 hours per day on uneven terrain with a day pack. Regular cardio and strength training for 2-3 months prior is recommended.
Its balanced, safe and recommend itinerary.
Rs. 180000.00
Tour Details
- Duration: 12 days
- Category: Trek
- Min. Age: 8
- Group Size: 30
- Difficulty: Intermediate
- Best Time: Jan-may
- Country: Nepal
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