Trek to Everest Base Camp

4.9 (8 reviews) Kathmandu, Nepal
Duration14 days
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Everest Base Camp Trek is one of the most popular high altitude treks exceeding
5000m. It's an amazing trip to the high Himalaya with many snow peaks and
Himalayan glacier etc.

What's included

  • Welcome drinks and farewell dinner.
  • Guide - English speaking guide.
  • Porter - 1 porter for 2 clients.
  • All government and local taxes.
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Kathmandu stay 2 nights with breakfast.
  • Trip Certificate - Rewards achievement point EBC.
  • Mountain Stay - 11 nights in the tea house on the trekking trail.
  • Airport pickup and drop by private transport.
  • All your trekking permit, Entry fees are covered.
  • Travel medical insurance, & emergency evacuation cost.
  • Any food and drinks in the mountains.
  • Nepal entry visa fee and international airfare.
  • Personal equipment.
  • Tips for guide and porter (tipping is expected)
  • Personal expenses such as Alcoholic beverage, hot shower, water bottle
  • Cold drinks, hot water, battery charge, and donation etc.
  • Any other expenses which are not mentioned in 'price included' section.

What to expect

Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu
  1. Kathmandu
    1 day
    Altitude: 1,350m/4,428ft
    Upon arriving in Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal, we will welcome you with warm greetings. Then you will be transferred to the hotel. We will have a briefing session in the evening and preparation for the trek followed by a good rest.
Day 2: KATHMANDU TO LUKLA FLIGHT, HIKE TO PHAKDING
  1. Phakding
    Pass by
    Altitude: 2,800m/9184ft (Lukla) & 2,652m/8,698ft (Phakding) Walking Distance: 8km (3-4 hours)
    The flight from Kathmandu to Lukla takes around 35 minutes over the breathtaking views of the mountains. Upon arrival, we will start our trekking adventure along Dudh Koshi river passing stone villages, and snow-topped mountains to Cheplung (2,700m) and Ghat (2,530. Enjoy your first overnight in Phakding.
Day 3: PHAKDING TO NAMCHE BAZAAR
  1. Namche Bazaar
    1 day
    After breakfast, we walk through pine forests and cross Dudh Koshi River on a long suspension bridge that takes us to Monjo Village. Shortly afterward we will arrive at the entrance of the Sagarmatha National Park, where your trekking permits will be registered. We will begin a steep ascent and reach Namche Bazaar for your overnight stop from where you can catch the first glimpse of Mt. Everest in the distance.
Day 4: REST AND ACCLIMATIZATION DAY
  1. Namche Bazaar
    1 day
    Altitude: 3,440m/11,283ft
    Today is the rest day in Namche Bazaar to relax and acclimatize. You can spend the day exploring Namche Bazaar, the historical mountaineering. You can also choose to do a 3-4 hours hike to the Everest viewpoint hotel, which will help your body adjust to the higher altitude. Enjoy the sunrise and sunset views on the backdrop of majestic mountains such as Ama Dablam, Nuptse, Lhotse, and Everest.
Day 5: NAMCHE BAZAAR TO TENGBOCHE
  1. Tengboche
    Pass by
    Altitude: 3,800/12,467ft, Walking Distance: 9.2 km (5-6 hours)
    Ascending through the village Phunki Tenga you will reach Tengboche, which houses the largest and most legendary Buddhist monastery in the Khumbu region. Overnight in Tengboche.
Day 6: TENGBOCHE TO DINGBOCHE
  1. Dingboche
    Pass by
    Altitude: 4,200/13,779ft, Walking Distance: 9 km (5-6 hours)
    The trail descends from Tengboche through the rhododendron forest to Debuche. We reach Pangboche village, after crossing the Imja Khola River. You will be enthralled by the spectacular views of Mt. Ama Dablam and many mountains.
Day 7: ACCLIMATIZATION IN DINGBOCHE
  1. Dingboche
    1 day
    After days of strenuous walking, you will have a free day to rest and relax. Alternatively, a hike to Nangkhartshang Peak (5083m) would be an ideal way to acclimatize and might take 3-4 hours.
Day 8: DINGBOCHE TO LOBUCHE
  1. Pass by
    Altitude: 4,900m/16,076ft, Walking Distance: 11-12 km (6-7 hours) we will ascend steeply on the moraine of the Khumbu Glacier, the highest glacier in the world.
Day 9: LOBUCHE TO GORAKSHEP AND EVEREST BASE CAMP
  1. Pass by
    Altitude: 5180m/16,994ft (Gorakshep) &5364m/17598 (EBC) Walking Distance: 15km (6-8 hours) The trail from GorakShep is comparatively challenging due to rocky terrain and icefalls.
    Continuing to climb the Khumbu glacier, you will be rewarded for your hard work with breathtaking views of the mountains while arriving at the Everest base camp. After taking pictures and enjoying the scenery,
Day 10: GORAKSHEP KALAPATTHAR AND PANGBOCHE
  1. Pass by
    Altitude: 5,545m/18,192ft (Kalapathar) & 4,320m/14,173ft (Pangboche) Starting early morning you will climb 2-3 hours uphill towards Kalapathar, meaning “black rock” in Nepali. Get ready to behold the unparalleled views of the whole of the khumbu glacier below and the majestic views of Mt. Everest, Nuptse, Changtse and Lhotse above. We retrace our steps down to Gorakshep and continue descending to Pangboche.
Day 11: PANGBOCHE TO NAMCHE
  1. Namche Bazaar
    Pass by
    Altitude: 3,440m/11,284ft Walking Distance: 13-15km (7-8 hours) The trail from pangboche to Namche is full of ups and downs. Via Tengboche lunch. covered with rhododendron and juniper trees harboring a number of animals and birds before reaching Namche Bazaar. Overnight stay in Namche Bazaar.
Day 12: NAMCHE BAZAAR PHAKDING TOM LUKLA
  1. Lukla
    Pass by
    Altitude: 2,800m/9,184ft, Walking Distance: 16km (6-7 hours) route descends down to Lukla following the Dudh Koshi River and crossing several suspension bridges through the valley. A celebration with your trekking crew awaits you in the evening to mark your successful expedition in the Himalayas.
Day 13: LUKLA TO KATHMANDU
  1. Kathmandu
    Pass by
    Altitude: 1350m/4428ft, Flight time: 35 minutes. you will wake early to take a flight to Kathmandu and then transfer to the hotel. Explore Kathmandu city or relax for the rest of the day.
Day 14: Kathmandu Departure Day
  1. Kathmandu
    Pass by
    Enjoy your last moment in Kathmandu with a stroll or souvenir shopping. Marking the end of your trek, we will drive you to the Tribhuvan International Airport at the scheduled time for your flight home. or if you have extra days for other activities you can reach us.

Meeting and pickup

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Pickup details

We can pick up customer all around such as bus station, hotels, restaurant,
monastery, wherever customer we can make pickup easily.

Additional information

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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