Everest Base Camp TrekEverest Base Camp Trek

Everest Base Camp Trek

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Trip Facts
  • Duration14 Days
  • Difficulty Level Strenuous
  • Max. Altitude 5,364 m
  • Group Size 1-12 Persons
  • Trip Style Tea House
  • Best Season Spring and Autumn
Highlights
  • Standing at the doorstep of Mount Everest, in admiration of its grandeur and scale.
  • Enjoy the sun rise over Mount Everest from Kalapatthar, commonly recognized as the Everest viewpoint.
  • Fly into Lukla's high altitude Hilary Tenzing Airport, an adventure in and of itself.
  • Visit Sherpa places and interact with Tibetan-like people and yak herders.
  • Stay at Namche Bazaar, where all Everest adventures begin.
  • The chilling splendor of the Khumbu Glacier and Khumbu Icefalls will leave you awestruck.
  • Use the necessary acclimatization days to learn about the Sherpa way of life as you pass through Sagarmatha National Park, with its diverse flora and animals.
  • Follow in the footsteps of Sir Edmund Hillary and other well-known mountaineers.
  • Visit Tengboche Monastery, which has a significant spiritual significance.

The trek to  Everest Base Camp begins with a thrilling flight from Kathmandu to Lukla, followed by a walk up the Everest area to your Himalayan goal. However, there is another switchback starting from Jiri via the mid-hills of Solu, an ethnically varied portion of the walk rich in culture. The EBC journey is one of the world's most significant treks, centered around the world's highest peak, Mt. Everest (29,029 ft/ 8,848.68m). The climb to Mount Everest Base Camp will give you a natural adrenaline as it takes you via beautiful high-altitude scenery, mystical Buddhist temples, authentic Sherpa societies, high-altitude vegetation and wildlife, and majestic mountains peaks that glistening by snow. Trekking Mount Everest Base Camp is adding an achievement a landmark in your life time experience.

Everest Base Camp Trek Video

Everest Base Camp Trek Itinerary

  • Altitude: 1350 m/ 4,265 ft
  • Accommodation: Hotel
  • Altitude: 2,651 m/ 8,697 ft
  • Accommodation: Lodge
  • Duration: 25 min by flight and 3 hours hike
  • Altitude : 3,440 m / 11286 ft
  • Accommodation: Lodge
  • Duration : 5/6 hours trek

Activities: visit sherpa society and learn their culture and traditions and hike little high about 3700 m

  • Altitude: 3,956 m/ 12,979 ft
  • Accommodation: Lodge
  • Duration : 5/6 hours trek
  • Altitude: 4,380 m/ 14,370 ft
  • Accommodation: Lodge
  • Duration : 4/6 hours trek
  • Altititude: 4938 m/ 16,929ft
  • Accommodation: Lodge
  • Duration : 4/5 hours trek
  • Altitude: 5,160 m/ 16,929 ft
  • Duration: 6/7 hours trek
  • Accommodation: Lodge
  • Altitude: 4,371 m/ 14,329 ft
  • Duration: 8/9 hours trek
  • Accommodation: Lodge
  • Altitude: 3,440m/ 11,286 ft
  • Duration: 6/7 hours trek
  • Accommodation: Lodge
  • Altitude: 2860 m/ 9,383 ft
  • Duration: 6/7 hours trek
  • Accommodation: Lodge
  • Altitude: 1350m
  • Duration: 30 min flight
  • Accommodation: Hotel

You will visit different cultural heritages in kathmandu such as Pashupatinath, Bouddhanath, Swyambhunath, Basantapur Durbar Square, Patan Durbar Square, Bhaktpur Durbar square etc. 

You will have to leave 3 hours before your actual flight time so be ready on time for airport.

It is our typical day-to-day schedule. Please contact us if you require a customized itinerary.

Route Map

Everest Base Camp Trek map
What's Included
  • Transportation as described in the program: Pick up and drop airport, Katmandu/ Lukla/ Katmandu by Flight
  • Full board during the trek, trek in lodge (Tea House) except the beverages.
  • Guide experiment:  English-speaking or (French speaking guide when -required).
  • Assistant guides (Sherpas) mention on group size
  • One porter for 2 people.
  • National Park Fee
  • TIMS card.
  • Gear and Equipment for staff
  • 3 nights in the hotel in Kathmandu.
  • Nepali staff insurance.
What's Excluded
  • Lunches and dinners in Kathmandu.
  • Any expenses caused by reason beyond our control such as roadblocks due to climate or accidents and unforeseen events, etc…
  • Personal insurance (medical / repatriation of the participants).
  • Personal trekking equipment (sleeping bags, etc.).
  • Airport Tax and tips for the staff during the trek.
  • Bottled water, alcohol, hot shower during the trek.
  • Visa fee.
Essential Info & Equipments

The package includes following meal system during the trek only. The trekkers should pay themselve if they would like to eat or drink other items which is not mentioned below list.

  • At Breakfast
  1. 2 cup of (Tea or Coffee) only
  2. Toast or Chapati or Tibetan bread or pancake with Omelette or fried egg
  3. Jam, honey and butter
  • Tea break around 10 am
  1. 1 cup (Tea or Coffee) only
  2. 1 Chocolate (Snicker or mars, or bounty) only
  • At Lunch
  1. 1 item main course only
  2. 1 cup of (Tea or Coffee)
  3. No Desert
  • Tea break around 4 pm
  1. 1 cup of (Tea or Coffee)
  2. 2 pieces of biscuit only
  • At Dinner
  1. 1 item main course only
  2. 1 item soup only
  3. 2 cup of (Tea or Coffee)
  4. Fresh desert provided

Clothing

Base Layers

  • Moisture-wicking thermal tops and bottoms
  • Lightweight T-shirts (preferably synthetic or merino wool)
  • Insulation Layers
  • Fleece jacket or pullover
  • Down or synthetic insulated jacket (packable and lightweight)

Outer Layers

  • Waterproof and windproof jacket (with hood)
  • Waterproof pants
  • Trekking Pants and Shirts
  • Quick-dry trekking pants
  • Long-sleeved shirts for sun protection

Headwear

  • Wide-brim hat or cap for sun protection
  • Beanie or wool hat for warmth
  • Buff or neck gaiter
  • Gloves
  • Lightweight inner gloves
  • Insulated and waterproof outer gloves

Footwear

  • Waterproof trekking boots (well broken-in)
  • Comfortable camp shoes or sandals
  • Wool or synthetic trekking socks (3–4 pairs)
  • Gaiters (for snow or muddy trails)

Backpacks

  • Large trekking backpack (50–70L)
  • Daypack (20–30L) for short hikes or daily essentials
  • Rain cover for backpacks

Sleeping Essentials

  • Sleeping bag (rated for the expected temperature range)
  • Sleeping bag liner (optional, for added warmth)
  • Inflatable or foam sleeping pad (if not provided by the trek operator)

Trekking Accessories

  • Trekking poles (adjustable and collapsible)
  • Headlamp with extra batteries
  • Sunglasses (UV protection)
  • Water bottles (at least 2 liters total) or a hydration bladder
  • Water purification tablets or filter

Personal Items

  • Travel documents (passport, permits, and insurance)
  • Trekking map or guidebook
  • Cash (in local currency)
  • Toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, biodegradable soap, etc.)
  • Quick-dry towel
  • Sunscreen (SPF 50+), lip balm (with SPF), and moisturizer
  • Personal first aid kit (painkillers, band-aids, antiseptic, etc.)
  • Medication (prescriptions, altitude sickness tablets, etc.)

Other Essentials

  • Snacks and energy bars
  • Lightweight travel cutlery (optional)
  • Multi-tool or Swiss army knife
  • Camera or smartphone with power bank
  • Lightweight dry bags or zip-lock bags for waterproofing essentials
  • Duct tape or repair tape
  • Notebook and pen
  • Optional Items
  • Crampons or microspikes (if trekking in icy conditions)
  • Altimeter or GPS device
  • Portable solar charger
  • Lightweight book or e-reader for entertainment
Client Reviews
  • We recommend the French-speaking guide "Puré"

    Serious agency. We recommend the French-speaking guide "Puré". Brilliant mountain guide and cultural guide. You can trust him completely. We had an excellent trek in the Khumbu with him. Thanks to him everything went well. Thanks to Dahné and Puré!

    Stéphanie Chamot
    Stéphanie Chamot, FranceMay 14, 2023
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