Everest Base Camp Trek is like Meccca for the trekkers all over the world. It is one of the best choices for the first timers in Nepal. You get close encounters with majestic Himalayan Ranges and eight thousander peaks such as Mt. Everest (of course!), Mt. Lhotse and Mt. Makalu which will surely give you goose bumps! The view of Everest and Khumbu icefall from Kala Pathar’s summit is one of the high points. The beautiful ever changing vistas and stay at comfortable Tea houses on the trail make this trek highly preferred one.
What is included in the tour
- Two nights stay in Kathmandu (3 Star property) on twin sharing basis
- Internal flights, Kathmandu / Ramechhap to Lukla sector
- 1 porter between two trekkers (Personal baggage limit is 10kg)
- All permits for the trek
- Twin (subject to availability) / triple sharing room during trek
- All meals (03 meals / 2 times Tea or Coffee) during the trek
- Add Ventures Unlimited Trek Guide and one Nepalese guide
What is NOT included in the tour
- GST- 5% extra
- International Airfares
- Any airport taxes and Visa expenses
- Any type of Insurance
- Porter and guide Tips
- Beverages, water bottles, snacks and other personal expenses of any kind
- Hot water during the trek
- Wifi and charging cost in Tea houses
- Lunch and Dinner in Kathmandu
- Any extra days stay in Kathmandu
- Cost arising out of unforeseen circumstances such as bad weather, landslides, road conditions etc.
- Anything apart from inclusions
- Trek to the base of the world’s highest mountain.
- Trekking through one of the most spectacular mountain scenery.
- Get to know the unique culture of the Sherpas.
- Explore the mountain villages.
- Flight from Kathmandu to Lukla is one of the rare experience
Brief Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive at Kathmandu (1375m)
Day 2: Fly to Lukla (2800m) and trek to Phakding (2650m)
Day 3: Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3440m)
Day 4: Rest Day and acclimatize at Namche Bazaar (3440m)
Day 5: Trek from Namche to Thyangboche / Debuche (3790m)
Day 6: Trek from Thyangboche / Debuche to Dingboche (4320m)
Day 7: Rest Day and Acclimatization at Dingboche (4320m)
Day 8: Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche (4900m)
Day 9: Lobuche to Everest Base Camp and back to Gorak Shep (5140m)
Day 10: Trek to Kala Pathar (5500m) and descend to Pheriche (4289m)
Day 11: Trek from Pheriche to Kyangjuma (3600m)
Day 12: Trek from Kyangjuma to Phakding (2650m)
Day 13: Trek Phakding to Lukla (2800m)
Day 14: Buffer Day
Day 15: Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu / Ramechhap
Day 16: End of the package
Day 17: Suggested date of departure from Kathmandu
Note: Costing is prepared for a minimum of 8 pax. The cost will vary if the numbers are reduced
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive at Kathmandu (1375m)
Fly to Kathmandu and transfer to hotel. Meet our trek leader and other members. Overnight at hotel.
Day 2: Fly to Lukla (2800m) and trek to Phakding (2650m)
Fly to Lukla. After having lunch at Lukla we will trek to Phakding. It will take 4 hours to reach there. Overnight at Lodge.
Day 3: Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3440m)
Namche is the capital of the Khumbu region. You will get the first Everest Viewpoint. You will be trekking through Sagarmatha National Park. There are lots of shops in Namche Bazaar. One can buy souvenirs on the way back.
Day 4: Rest Day and acclimatize at Namche Bazaar
We will do acclimatization walk to the Everest View Hotel and will be back for lunch at Namche. We can go to the Sherpa Cultural Museum where we get beautiful views of Everest and AmaDablam.
Day 5: Trek from Namche to Thyangboche / Debuche (3790m)
One will start to feel the effects of altitude on this day. All the way to Thyangboce the beautiful scenery surrounds you. There is also a beautiful monastery which you can visit. You can see Everest/Lhotse massif and AmaDablam. Overnight stay in a lodge.
Day 6: Trek from Thyangboche / Debuche to Dingboche (4320m)
We will be walking through Rhododendron forest and to Imja Khola. We will cross the village of Pangboche, home to the oldest monastery in Khumbu, before reaching our final destination Dingboche. Overnight stay in a lodge.
Day 7: Rest Day and Acclimatization at Dingboche
We will use this day for the must needed rest and acclimatization. We further explore this valley before moving up Khumbu valley. Overnight at lodge.
Day 8: Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche (4900m)
After today’s trek, you will notice the difference in the landscape. You will be crossing the memorials to the climbers claimed by Mount Everest. Overnight stay at a lodge.
Day 9: Lobuche to Everest Base Camp and back to Gorak Shep (5140m)
Today’s trail is along the lateral moraine of the Khumbu glacier. You will have the sight of Kala Patthar to your left side and the beautiful Mt Pumori. After lunch at Gorak Shep we will heading to EBC and will come to Gorak Shep for the night stay at a lodge.
Day 10: Trek to Kala Pathar (5500m) and descend to Pheriche (4289m)
Today is one of the most exciting days. We start early morning for Kala Pathar to see the magnificent Mt Everest in all its glory. We return to Gorak Shep for lunch and after start our trek towards Pheriche crossing Lobuche on the way. Overnight stay at a lodge.
Day 11: Trek from Pheriche to Kyangjuma (3600m)
We start from Pheriche and descent down towards Thyangboche. Go easy and enjoy the beautiful settings. Overnight stay at a lodge.
Day 12: Trek from Kyangjuma to Phakding (2650m)
We start our day form Thyanboche. The trail goes along the Dudh Kosi river. You can buy souvenirs here for your friends and relatives. Overnight stay at a lodge.
Day 13: Trek from Phakding to Lukla (2800m)
After Phakding village, from Chaurikharka we have climb the gentle ascent for 1 hour till our destination, Lukla. Overnight stay at a lodge.
Day 14: Buffer Day
Day 15: Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu / Ramechhap
We take our flight to Kathmandu. The rest day you can go sightseeing or shopping. Overnight stay at a hotel.
Day 16: End of the package / Depart from Kathmandu
Depart from Kathmandu
Day 17: Suggested date of departure from Kathmandu
Your amazing Everest Base Camp trek comes to an end with lots of memories and experiences to take back home!
- We have kept a buffer day in this itinerary. We will only charge for buffer day (INR 3000 per person) in case we use it during the trek. This is to account for any weather-related delays or if a team is tired and needs an extra day to push to a camp. If we reach at Lukla on Day 13, we will not charge for the buffer day but you will have to bear the expenses (food and stay) on your own for that extra day (Day 14).The money will be collected by your trek leader only if we use the buffer day.
- Weather plays a very big role in the running of this trek. Flights to Lukla are a fair-weather friend. A cloud covering a mountain ridge can shut down the entire airport! Hence we suggest to keep a day in Kathmandu as a buffer for your return international flight. If in extreme case, you miss your international flight from Kathmandu or internal flights, we will render all assistance, but cannot be held liable for any extra cost incurred.
- Kindly ensure that you arrive at Kathamandu before afternoon on Day 1 so you can rest well before departure to Lukla.
- The Lukla flights can either be from Kathmandu or Ramechhap. If the airport is changed to Ramechhap, which is around 130km from Kathmandu, we will have to leave very early in the morning.
- Fares for Internal flights (Kathmandu/Ramechhap - Lukla) and Permits are different for SAARC nationals and foreign nationals. Website price is for Indian Nationals. Final price for the trek for foreign nationals will vary.
- Carrying baggage limit for Kathmandu/Ramechhap-Lukla flight sector is 10kg and the hand baggage limit is 5kg.
- It is mandatory to get yourself a travel, risk and accident insurance.
- Please note that there is a culture of tipping the guide and porters in Nepal and they expect it after the end of the trek.
- At Tea houses, there will be mainly common Toilets on sharing basis and attach bathroom in some places, blankets are provided and running water is available. Majority of tea houses have cold showers, some provide hot water at an additional cost. Some tea houses have electricity where you can charge your appliances (mobile phones & cameras) at an additional cost.
