Everest Base Camp Trek
Duration
15 days
Max People
15
Min Age
12+
Pickup
Airport
Overview
Most people would adore the opportunity to stand 8,848 meters above sea level on Mount Everest in an ideal world.
Actually, the most of us won’t be able to do this! Yet, you can reach Everest Base Camp if you are in good physical shape and have a strong will to succeed.
And if you ask me, Kalapatthar offers the most breathtaking Everest views you can see without having to spend weeks slogging up to the summit.
Hopefully, after reading through our sections on the Everest Base Camp Trek, you have all the knowledge you require to choose when to go on this trek, what to pack for the EBC trek, and some of the trek’s highlights. This is arguably one of the world’s top trekking routes, in our opinion.
Everest Base Camp Trek Highlight
- Stand at the base of Mt Everest in awe of its majesty and size
- Witness the sun setting over Everest from Kalapatthar, known as the Everest viewpoint
- Fly into the high-altitude Hilary Tenzing Airport at Lukla, an experience in itself
- Visit Sherpa villages with their Tibetan-like peoples and yak herders.
- Stay in Namche Bazaar, the starting point for all Everest expeditions
- Be stunned by the chilling beauty of the Khumbu Glacier and Khumbu Icefalls
- Use the essential acclimatization days to learn something about the lifestyle of the Sherpas
- Pass through Sagarmatha National Park with its unique flora and fauna
- Follow the footsteps of Sir Edmund Hillary and many other famous mountaineers
- Visit Tengboche Monastery, with its strong spiritual connection.
One of the most well-known treks in the world is the Everest Base Camp Trek. The route is to Mount Everest’s base, which is the tallest mountain on the planet. The hike provides breathtaking vistas of some of the most magnificent and imposing mountains on earth. It also offers a chance to learn about the customary Sherpa way of life.
Anyone with a good level of fitness can complete this walk, despite its difficulty. You will need to be ready for chilly weather, high altitudes, and extended periods of time spent walking. But with careful planning and preparation, you can turn this walk into an unforgettable once-in-a-lifetime adventure!
Included/Excluded
- Local transfers for your international flight x 2 (arrival/ departure)
- Local transfers for your domestic flights x 2
- Kathmandu Lukla Kathmandu flight
- Sagarmatha National Park Entry Park and Local Entry Permits
- Guide for 12 days -Porter for 11 days
- 2 nights accommodation in a Kathmandu (Standred Hotel)
- 1 nights accommodation in mountain teahouses
- Staff insurance and necessary ground transport for support staff
- 12 x set breakfast, 11 x set lunch and 11 x set dinner while on the trek
- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
- Personnel expenses of any kind and travel insurance
Tour Plan
Upon arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, you will be greeted by our representative and transferred to your hotel. You can spend the rest of the day exploring the city and preparing for your trek.
Take a morning flight to Lukla, the starting point of your trek. From Lukla, trek to Phakding, a small village located on the banks of the Dudh Koshi River.
On the day, you will cross several suspension bridges and climb steeply towards Namche Bazaar, a bustling market town and the gateway to the Everest region.
Spend a day in Namche Bazaar to acclimatize to the high altitude. You can explore the town and visit the local museum.
Today, you will trek to Tengboche, a beautiful village known for its famous monastery and stunning views of Mount Everest, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam.
Continue your trek to Dingboche, a picturesque village located in the Chukung Valley. You will pass through beautiful forests and cross several streams along the way.
Another rest day to acclimatize to the high altitude. You can take a short hike to Nagarjun Hill for stunning views of the surrounding peaks.
Today, you will trek to Lobuche, a small village located at the foot of the Khumbu Glacier. You will pass through the beautiful village of Dughla and see the memorials of climbers who lost their lives on Mount Everest.
Today, you will trek to Gorak Shep, the last village on the trail to Everest Base Camp. After a short rest, you will hike to Everest Base Camp, the starting point for climbers who attempt to summit Mount Everest.
Early in the morning, you will hike to Kala Patthar, a vantage point that offers stunning views of Mount Everest and the surrounding peaks. After descending from Kala Patthar, you will trek to Pheriche.
Today, you will retrace your steps and trek back to Namche Bazaar, the bustling market town where you spent a rest day earlier in the trek.
Trek back to Lukla, the endpoint of your trek. This is your last night in the mountains, so you can celebrate with your fellow trekkers and guides.
Take a morning flight back to Kathmandu and spend the rest of the day exploring the city or shopping for souvenirs.
Transfer to the airport for your flight home or to your next destination.
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