The Everest Base Camp trek is one of the most popular and iconic trekking routes in the world, located in the Khumbu region of Nepal We Trek Nepal It offers an extraordinary adventure and an opportunity to get up close to the world's highest peak, Mount Everest, standing at an elevation of 8,848.86 meters (29,031.7 feet).
Duration: The trek usually takes around 12 to 14 days, depending on the route and the pace of the trekker. This duration includes acclimatization days to adapt to the high altitude.
Starting Point: The trek typically starts from Lukla, a small mountain town accessible by a short flight from Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal.
Trekking Route: From Lukla, trekkers pass through various Sherpa villages, ancient monasteries, and breathtaking landscapes. The trail ascends gradually through lush forests and crosses suspension bridges over roaring rivers. The major stops along the way include Namche Bazaar (the gateway to Everest), Tengboche, Dingboche, Lobuche, and Gorak Shep, before finally reaching Everest Base Camp.
Scenery: The trek offers stunning views of several of the world's highest peaks, including Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, and many others. The Khumbu Glacier and the Khumbu Icefall are also highlights of the trek.
Altitude and Acclimatization: As the trek takes you to high altitudes, it's essential to acclimatize properly to avoid altitude sickness. Several acclimatization days are built into the itinerary to allow your body to adjust to the increasing elevation.
Everest Base Camp: The ultimate destination of the trek is Everest Base Camp, situated at an altitude of approximately 5,364 meters (17,598 feet). From here, you can get a closer view of the majestic Everest and witness the activities of mountaineers preparing to climb the mountain.
Kala Patthar: Many trekkers also hike to Kala Patthar, a nearby viewpoint, to witness a stunning sunrise view of Everest and the surrounding peaks. Kala Patthar offers one of the most breathtaking panoramas in the region.
Accommodation: There are tea houses and lodges along the route that offer basic accommodation and meals, making it a comfortable trek compared to camping-based expeditions.
Best Time to Trek: The best time for the Everest Base Camp trek is during the pre-monsoon (spring) season from March to May and post-monsoon (autumn) season from September to November. These months generally have stable weather and clear skies, providing excellent visibility of the mountains.
Permits: Trekkers require two permits for the Everest Base Camp trek - the Sagarmatha National Park Entry Permit and the TIMS (Trekkers' Information Management System) card. These permits can be obtained in Kathmandu or Lukla before starting the trek.
Overall, the Everest Base Camp trek is an unforgettable journey, offering a unique opportunity to experience the culture, hospitality, and natural beauty of the Himalayas while standing in the shadow of the world's highest peak. However, it's essential to be well-prepared physically and mentally, as it can be a challenging trek due to the high altitude and varying terrain. Hiring a local guide or joining a guided trekking group is recommended for a safer and more enjoyable experience.
The Everest Base Camp trek is filled with numerous highlights, making it a once-in-a-lifetime adventure. Here are some of the key highlights of the trek:
1. Stunning Himalayan Panorama: Throughout the trek, you'll be treated to breathtaking views of some of the world's highest and most iconic peaks, including Mount Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, and many others.
2. Namche Bazaar: The bustling Sherpa town of Namche Bazaar serves as the gateway to the Everest region. It's a vibrant hub where trekkers can experience the local culture, shop for souvenirs, and enjoy stunning views of Kongde Ri and other surrounding peaks.
3. Tengboche Monastery: The Tengboche Monastery, one of the most significant monasteries in the Khumbu region, offers a serene and spiritual experience. Trekkers can witness morning and evening prayers and enjoy panoramic views of Everest, Ama Dablam, and other peaks from the monastery.
4. Sherpa Culture and Hospitality: Interact with the warm and friendly Sherpa people, renowned for their mountaineering skills and rich cultural heritage. Experience their hospitality at the teahouses and learn about their unique way of life.
5. Sagarmatha National Park: The trek takes you through the Sagarmatha National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, showcasing diverse flora and fauna, including various species of rhododendrons, pheasants, and the elusive snow leopard.
6. Acclimatization Days: The trek includes acclimatization days to help your body adjust to the high altitude. During these rest days, you can explore the local culture and scenery or take short hikes to higher elevations for better acclimatization.
7. Khumbu Glacier and Khumbu Icefall: Witness the mighty Khumbu Glacier, a massive ice river flowing from the Western Cwm beneath Everest. From Everest Base Camp, you can also catch a glimpse of the treacherous Khumbu Icefall, a challenging section for climbers heading to the summit.
8. Everest Base Camp: Reaching Everest Base Camp itself is a significant achievement. Stand at the foot of the world's highest peak and experience the excitement and energy of climbers preparing for their ascent.
9. Kala Patthar: Hike to the vantage point of Kala Patthar (5,545 meters/18,192 feet) for a stunning sunrise view of Everest and the surrounding peaks. It offers an unparalleled view of the Everest summit, especially during the early morning light.
10. Unique Mountain Culture: Immerse yourself in the unique mountain culture, witnessing ancient monasteries, prayer flags, mani walls, and chortens that reflect the spiritual and traditional aspects of the region.
The Everest Base Camp trek is an extraordinary journey that combines natural beauty, cultural richness, and personal accomplishment. It's an adventure that leaves a lasting impression on trekkers and often becomes a cherished memory for a lifetime.
Day one of the trip is your arrival day in Kathmandu, Nepal. When you arrive at Kathmandu airport, We Trek Nepal representative will welcome you and transfer to hotel. It will take more or less 20 minutes to reach hotel depending upon traffic. We will let you know about our trip briefing schedule and other essentials on your arrival at the hotel. You stay relaxed and try to adjust with the new atmosphere as a traveller. We will talk about any questions you may have at our trip briefing meeting
We are at the elevation of 1,400 meters from sea level and are going well above 5,000 meters on the trip. We will take this day as our acclimatization and preparation day before we head up towards the mountains. Instead of staying idle in hotel, we will take you for a wonderful day tour of Kathmandu valley. Exploring UNESCO’s cultural heritage sites in Kathmandu is the best way to know about historical, cultural and spiritual aspects of this 2 millennia old city. We will visit Swoyambhunath popularly known as the Monkey Templethat is oldest monument in Kathmandu valley, Kathmandu Durbar Squarethat is one of the medieval palace squares in Kathmandu valley, Boudhanaththat is the largest Buddhist stupa and Pashupatinaththat is a Hindu temple premises with open Hindu cremation platforms on the bank of River Bagmati. Once we are back to hotel in the afternoon, we will go for last minute gearing up for our trekking adventure.
It is going to be our first day in the mountains today. We drive to airport early in the morning for our flight to Tenzing Hilary airstrip in Lukla. This short and spectacularly adventurous flight takes us to breathe the rejuvenating air of the Everest region. Once we land at Lukla airport, we prepare to embark on the Everest Base Camp trekking journey. Although it’s a big adventure in the mountains, we will go at ease and pace as we advance towards our next destination. Our walk to Phakding is of about 4 hours that takes us through beautiful surroundings of mountains, nature and cultural riches.
This is the day we enter the Sagarmatha National Park. We continue the trekking through DudhKoshi valley and cross and re-cross the river over suspension bridges. The trek goes past beautiful settlements of Monjo and Jorsalle and heads up towards the destination. We will come across donkeys and yaks fetching goods up to the higher elevation. The final section of the walk today is a steady uphill to the peacefully perched Namche Bazar on the mountain slope. Namche Bazar is one of the beautiful hometowns to Sherpa people and is often considered as the Sherpa capital. This small and beautiful town is the most happening place of all in the Everest region with ATM, internet, pub, market, trekking gear shops, souvenir shops etc.
Acclimatization is highly recommended and important part of trekking in the high elevation. Namche Bazar is our first acclimatization point in the mountains. Its strategic location at the elevation of 3,440 meters above sea level is the good place to stay an extra day and adjust with the elevation before going higher. As part of our acclimatization, we take a hiking adventure to Khumjung village to explore the surroundings. Khumjung is another beautiful Sherpa village where we can explore local lifestyle amazements and monastic spirituality in addition to captivating views of the mountains. After enjoying a wonderful hike and exploration of Khumjung village, we return back to Namche Bazar for overnight stay.
We are ready now to meander through the trail to Tengboche today. It is one of the most scenic and spectacular walks of the trek. With a start on gentle and gradual ascent for a while, we start descending through rhododendron forest down to DudhKoshi River bank only to find ourselves ascending steeply towards our destination for the day. The ascent goes through pine and rhododendron forested area to emerge into a ridgeline. Once we come to the top on the ridgeline, we follow grassy pasture to reach Tengboche for overnight stay. Tengboche village has a famous and beautiful Buddhist monastery where a huge faith and devotion of local Buddhist people can be seen. We will explore the monastery as we enjoy arresting views of the mountains that this beautiful place has to offer us.
The walk today involves meandering through up and down the mountain and brings wonderful surroundings to our sight. The trail meanders up and down the mountain through Deboche, ImjaKhola, Pangboche and eventually to Dingboche. Traversing the trail through beautiful places and surroundings, we might make a brief stop at Pangboche village to explore the oldest monastery in the region. After Pangboche, it’s an uphill walk to Dingboche village that lies just below the spectacular Mt. AmaDablam (6,812m). The view and the awesome surroundings make us forget all the tiredness of about six hours of trekking in the Himalaya.
Dingboche is the second and the last acclimatization point before adventuring further to Everest Base Camp and Kalapatthar vantage point. While still spending an extra day here at Dingboche, we leave no chance to explore the surroundings. We will go for an awesome hike to Nagarjun hill, which is also a wonderful vantage point. A full day of exploration of the surroundings and spending an extra night at Dingboche well prepares us for our further trekking adventure to the base camp
Lobuche stands ahead of us as our destination for the day. We have already trekked high enough to see grassy pastures, glacial moraines and high boulder strewn landscapes instead of green vegetation. Rocky and craggy trails with mountainous surroundings with no sign of modern day happenings, the atmosphere feels in the real wilderness. Yet, the feeling of beinginto such a peaceful and magnificent place on earth is difficult to explain. We tread the glacial moraine filled trail to Lobuche via Thukla to stay our overnight there. Lobuche is a small settlement where the route via Gokyo Lakes and Cho La pass also meets to go to the Everest Base Camp.
Finally, the day to reach the Everest Base Camp is here today. With all the zeal and excitement, we continue on our trekking adventure towards the ultimate destination of the trek. We reach Gorakshep to settle into a teahouse and relish our lunch before heading to the Everest Base Camp also known as the EBC. A gradual ascent through boulder strewn trail eventually takes us to the base of the Mt. Everest. The joy of being at the foot of the highest mountain in the world is simply indescribable. We soak in the moment and enjoy the bliss. We take as many pictures as we want and enjoy and get lost in the joyful moment, amidst high soaring mountains, before we head back to Gorakshep to stay overnight.
This is another day of excitement as we will hike to the highest elevation of the trip. Early morning hike to Kalapatthar vantage point at the elevation of 5,545 meters above sea level takes us to the highest point on the trip. We will be closely right in front of the Himalayan panorama and Mt. Everest like we were never before. The breathtaking view will be even more arresting while the morning sun casts the hues upon those mighty mountains. We hike back to Gorakshep after enjoying the view, sunrise and the joyful moment at the vantage point. Later, we will start our return journey and trek to Pheriche to stay overnight.
This day on the return journey is one of the longest walking days when we trek to Namche Bazar to stay overnight. Even when we are walking back towards lower elevation, the surroundings look equally magical and thoroughly appealing. We still have so much to see and enjoy that that long day walk doesn’t even feel a bit. Once we reach Namche, we can take a relaxing wandering around the village.
We continue of the final day of trekking and head towards Lukla. Meandering mostly on the downhill trail, we follow the DudhKoshi valley again to reach Lukla. We check out the amazing Sagarmatha National Park at Monjo and continue towards the destination. Once we reach Lukla and check into the guest house, we will have time to wander around and take a relaxing moment. A big walking adventure in the mountains has come to end today. Big thanks to the awesome team of porters and guide who tirelessly worked so hard to make sure that things are well taken care of.
We say goodbye to mountains today as we fly back to Kathmandu. A wonderfully peaceful adventure has come to end yet it has left a life lasting impression upon us. With the memory and love for mountains and people there, we fly back to Kathmandu where we will have time to find a soothing relaxing after trek massage or just chill around.
This additional day is to cover any possible delay or cancellation of the flight to Lukla and back which is a usual thing in this flight sector due to weather condition. If this contingency day is not used, it’s a free day in Kathmandu to do some activities or just spend a relaxing day.
We have come the final day of the big Everest Base Camp Trek and we hope that you enjoyed the adventure. Now, it’s the time to say a departing goodbye for this time with the hope to see you soon for next adventure. We will drive you to airport 3 hours before your flight schedule.
Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast a 3-star Similar category hotel in Kathmandu
Best available twin sharing lodge for accommodation during the trek. Private bathrooms with hot showers are provided at Phakding, Namche and Lukla
Three daily meals with tea/coffee (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the trek
Round trip flight Ramechhap – Lukla – Ramechhap including departure taxes
Airlines will not able Opreat flight from Kathhmandu - Lukla - Kathamdnu Depinds on seasion like a 25Sep 2023 to 15Dec2023 and March to may 2024
Teahouse accommodation during the Everest base camp trek ,
Well speaking English language government license holder guide with during the trek .
1 Porter service for two clients .
Staff cost including their salary , insurance , equipment , domestic airfare , food and accommodation .
All necessary paperwork and trekking permits (National park permit TIMS )
Medical kit (carried by your trek Leaders,
Government taxes & office service charge
Arrival visa fee.
Excess baggage charge if more then Allowance by Airlines .
Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of the early arrival , late departure ,early return from mountain ( due to any reason ) than the regular itinerary .
International Airfare.
Personal Expenses (WiFi, phone calls, laundry , bar bills , battery recharge , hot shower , extra porters , bottle or boiling water .
Tips and gratuities for trekking staff and drivers
Here, we have published our small group guaranteed departures dates for this trek. If the published date does not fit your travel date, write to us with your date, and we will be very pleased to organize this trek at your desired date and time requested.
If you do not want to join our small group departure, we will be very happy to organize a private departure date to this trek to you and your group. Please write to us with your proposed travel date to this trek with us.
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DB Ghale
14th Mar 2023When you book a trekking trip with a guide, you entrust your life to them! I had great trekking trip to Mardi Himal, and I was lucky to het a very experienced guide, friendly, knowledgeable, and i can say famous since many of the people on the mountain talked to him, even other guides were asking him for advice! Thank you North Nepal for making extra effort to accommodate my special requests! See you next year 😊