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Everest Base Camp Trek – 14 Days

  • Max Elevation: 5550 m
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner with a cup of tea / coffee
  • Transportation Domestic flight from Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu Pickup and drop from domestic airport to hotel and vice versa
  • Group Size: 2 Min Pax
  • Starts at: Kathmandu
  • Ends at: Kathmandu
  • Trip Route:

    Kathmandu - Lukla - Namche - EBC - Lukla - Kathmandu

  • Best Season: Spring (March to May) and Autumn (September to November)

Trip Highlights

  • World’s highest Mount Everest Base Camp
  • Trek to the base of mighty Mt. Everest – Everest Base Camp.
  • Explore Sherpa culture, tradition and lifestyle, exotic Himalayan wildlife vegetation, Buddhist monasteries, chortens, alleys, long mane walls and Sherpa cultural museum.
  • The Sherpa’s capital (Namche Bazar)
  • Popular Viewpoints: Everest View Hotel, Nagarjun Hill, Everest Base Camp, and Kala Patthar.
    Reach: Everest View Hotel    –the highest hotel on the planet sits at 3880m, Everest Base
  • Camp at 5364m, and Kala Patthar at 5545m which is the highest point of this trek.
  • Walk: Follow the well–maintained and marked classic Everest Base Camp route alongside the Khumbu Valley through lush vegetation and distinct wildlife inside Sagarmatha National Park, ethnic Sherpa settlements, rickety suspension bridges, pristine waterfalls, beautiful rivers, religious monuments, and cultural heritages.
  • Visit the oldest monastery in the Everest region, Tengboche Monastery.
  • Nepal’s biggest khumbu and longest Ngozumpa Glacier
  • Experience a Helicopter flight above the Himalayans
  • Outdoor activities

Trip Information

Overview

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu then transfer to hotel

Our office representative will be waiting for you at the Tribhuvan International airport to warmly welcome you with a garland of flowers in their hands and your names in their placard. You will be transferred for recreation and overnight stay at Hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 2: Flight from Kathmandu to Lukla and trek to Phakding.

We will fly from Kathmandu to Lukla which takes approximately 40 minutes. We will begin our trekking from Lukla at 2865 meters situated in Khumbu region to Phakding (2650 meters) walking for 3 to 4 hours. We will be observing the lifestyle of the people as well as the terraced landscapes and the valley. Our overnight stay will be at a teahouse in Phakding. The best seasons for trekking from Lukla to Phakding are autumn, which falls on September to December , and spring, which falls on March  to May . During these seasons, the sky is clear, the temperature is moderate, and the Everest region is visible, making it an ideal time for a comfortable and scenic trek.

Day 3: Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar ( 11 km (7 miles) ( 5 - 7hrs)

We will lead our way through the unbelievable forest of rhododendron, blue pine forests, firs and junipers. We reach Namche Bazaar after 7 hours of walk. We will stay overnight for this day at Namche Bazaar.

Day 4: Day 4 : Acclimatization day at Namche Bazaar.

We will be spending this whole day for acclimatization in Namche Bazaar wandering through the village and be close to its natives. We will also be visiting the local museum to know and be more familiar with the place this following day and stay overnight at the Namche Bazaar.

Day 5: Trek from Namche Bazaar to Tengboche ( 10 km (6 miles) ( 5 - 6 hrs)

We will trek all the way to Tengboche through Phunki walking for about 3 hours. Mesmerizing views of Mt Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Cholatse, Kantaiga, Ama Dablam and Thamserku will inspire you all along the way. We will have our overnight stay at Tengboche.

Day 6: Trek from Tengboche to Dingboche (11 km (7 miles ) ( 5 - 6 hrs)

We will begin our journey through the rhododendron forest to make our way to Dingboche. We will be passing our way to reach Dingboche where we will be staying at a guest house there.

Day 7: Acclimatization in Dingboche.

On the seventh day of our adventurous trek; we will be staying for one more day at Dingboche to acclimatize ourselves and be ready to move further.

Day 8: Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche ( 8 km (5 miles) ( 4 - 5 hrs)

Continuing our journey; we will be climbing to the terminal rubble of Khumbu Glacier where we can see six monuments of Sherpa who passed away in Lobuche inundation. We will be staying overnight at an altitude of 4940 meters in Lobuche at a guest house.

Day 9: Trek from Lobuche to Gorakshep and EBC, EBC to Gorakshep ( 15 km (9.3 miles) ( 8 - 9 hrs)

The early morning we will start trekking to Gorakshep and within some hours of walk we will be reaching to the closest and most beautiful view of Mount Everest from its top to bottom at once sight. We will be returning back to Gorak Shep for overnight stay. During  the September to December, and spring, about March 15 to May 30. During these periods, one can get clear skies, moderate temperatures, and the best vistas, which will make this trek to EBC memorable.

Day 10: Hike to Kala Pathar then Trek Back to Pangboche.

On this particular day of trekking; we will be at Kalapatthar at the mid of our trekking where every traveller dreams to be. Then after we will be at Pangboche to stay overnight.

Day 11: Trek from Pangboche to Namche ( 17 km (10.5 miles) and takes about 6 to 7 hours.)

We will gradually descent from Pangboche to Namche enjoying most striking natural scenarios. Overnight stay will be at Namche Bazaar.

Day 12: Trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla ( 19 km (12 miles) ( 6 - 8 hrs)

We will again descend to Lukla enjoying the splendid and incomparable scenarios on the way from Namche Bazaar. The pine, oak and rhododendron tree bids farewell to you as you reach Lukla for your overnight stay on this day.

Day 13: Fly back to Kathmandu from Lukla

We will take you back to Kathmandu and let you refresh in the day. After a long trek, we will try our body to acclimatize as soon as possible after reaching the hotel of Kathmandu. We will stay overnight at a guesthouse in Kathmandu.
Day 14 : Final Day at Departure day. Transfer to the airport.
We will accompany you to the airport for your departure to your homeland.

Day 14: Final Day at Departure day. Transfer to the airport

We will accompany you to the airport for your departure to your homeland.

Price Includes

  • Three meals a day- breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and 3 cups of tea/Coffee a day during the trek.
  • Airport pickup and hotel transfers by Private Vehicle.
  • Accommodation in a teahouse during the trek, private room.
  • 2 nights’ accommodation in Kathmandu B/B Plan  (3-star category hotel) 1 night before the trek and 1 night after trek.
  • Nepal Holiday Treks and Tours, (-20 degree sleeping bag) and a duffel bag for the trekking, but you need to refund to the office after the trip.
  • Domestic flight ticket from Kathmandu to Lukla and Lukla to Kathmandu or Ramechhap to Lukla and Lukla to Ramechhap, including airport taxes.
  • Your hotel to Kathmandu airport to hotel private jeep & from Kathmandu to Ramechhap airport to Kathmandu sharing jeep.
  • An experienced, helpful, knowledgeable, friendly, Englishspeaking, well trained, government license holder Trekking Guide with all his salary, food, Drinks, accommodation, equipment, transport, insurance, etc.
  • In a daytime tea break with cookies every day.
  • Fresh fruits after dinner every night as dessert during the trek.
  • You will be under observation with a pulse oximeter to have your oxygen levels and heart rate measured twice a day during the trek. This is to catch the signs of Altitude Mountain Sickness (AMS) early, thus making trekking safer.
  • Includes the Sagarmatha National Park entry permit, TIMS card, and Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Municipality access permit.
  • Normal First aid kit box.
  • Nepal Holiday Treks and Tours trip completion certificate from the company side.
  • Normal drinking water during the trek.
  • Arrangement of Emergency helicopter service (paid by your travel insurance company).
  • All taxes and company service charges.

Price Does not Include

  • International airfare and visa fees.
  • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu.
  • Personal expenses of bar and beverage bills, wi-fi, hot shower, bottle of water, extra porters, laundry, or any other things that are not mentioned by the company.
  • Your trekking gear and extra nights in a certain destination.
  • A strong, helpful porter with proper safety equipment and walking equipment, his salary, food, drinks, accommodation, and insurance (one porter for two people, he will carry a bag pack max 20-25 kg).
  • Your travel insurance, which should include the emergency rescue.
  • Tips for your guide and porters, which is compulsory.
  • Entrance fees during the sightseeing.
  • Extra expenses due to any event such as strikes, weather conditions, or flight delays.