Everest Base Camp Trek: Group Join with Fixed Departure Date
Trip Information- Trip Duration14 Days
- DestinationNepal
- Trip Grade Strenuous
- Max. Altitude 5,355m
- Trip Type Trekking
- Accommodation Tea House
- Transport Fly in - Fly Out
Highlights- Exciting flight Kathmandu to Lukla
- Namche Bazaar gate way of Mt. Everest
- Trek through the heart of Sherpa Culture
- Explore Historical Old Tyangboche Monastery
- World Highest View Point ( Kalapathar 5550 Meters)
- Breathtaking views of the Everest region
Everest Base Camp Trek: Group Join with Fixed Departure Date
Hike in the Sagarmatha National Park and follow a winding trail through lush forests & picturesque villages to Everest base camp (5,364 m). Get to low-key experience the mountain lifestyle and have intimate interactions with Sherpas. Escape in the Himalayas, unwind, and rejuvenate your soul on our 14 days of Everest base camp trekking. An adventurous journey amidst towering mountains and deep river valleys.
Everest base camp trek is one of the most famous bucket-list ventures that explores the northeastern Himalayas in Nepal. You trek to the lap of Mt. Everest (8,849 m), the highest mountain in the world, with an expert mountain guide & a porter. In the course of trekking, you'll be witnessing numerous other stunning mountains like Lhotse (8,516 m), Nuptse (7,816 m), Ama Dablam (6,812 m), Thamserku (6,608 m), Pumori (7,161 m), Makalu (8,463 m), etc. The Everest base camp trekking route also offers diverse breathtaking landscapes.
Everest base camp trek is a lodge trek. The accommodation along the trail is decent. You get to sleep comfortably in a twin shared room. The services are limited but good enough to make the trek pleasant. Likewise, talking about the climate and vegetation, in the peak trekking seasons (spring & autumn), the trail is packed with seasonal flowers & the climate remains moderate. You'll enjoy crystal clear views during the Everest base camp trek in spring/autumn.
The Everest base camp trek route leads up to Kala Patthar (5,644 m). Located above Gorak Shep (5,164 m), it is the highest point of this trek. Kala Patthar is a viewpoint from where you can see mountain cliffs above the clouds all around you. This place is famous for its gorgeous sunrise too. One of the very interesting aspects of EBC trekking is the cultural heritage of the locals. The ancient monasteries, stupas, chortens, prayer wheels, prayer flags, etc add the essence of divinity to the journey.
Why should you do Everest base camp trekking?
- If you are planning to trek in the Himalayas, you should definitely keep the Everest base camp trek as your top option. Unlike other trekking routes, the Everest base camp trail has all the tourist infrastructure that makes it very approachable. You can customize the itinerary as per your with us. We have a wide range of Everest trekking packages available.
- You have the option to extend your Everest base camp trek to other hidden corners of the Khumbu region, like Gokyo Lakes, high mountain passes, etc. Similarly, you can combine a helicopter return at the end of the trek.
- You can do budget-friendly or a luxury trek as per your budget.
- Variety of food options. ATM in Namche Bazaar. Lots of tea shops along the trail.
- A bustling trekking route where you can see people from all corners of the world.
- Not many people realize this, but the Everest base camp trek has a lot of health benefits too. Usually, we see trekkers losing 3 to 5 kgs at the end of the trek. They say their mind & body feels light.
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Everest Base Camp Trek Itinerary 14 Days
Arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu .Meet Airport Representative Of Welcome Nepal Treks and transfer to hotel on car/bus/van/ as arranged.
Morning flight to Lukla , Breakfast at Lukla and trek to Phakding. (2,610mtrs) , moderate day walk through village, forest and riverbank.
Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,440m). walk through village and forest 0600 hours. Glimpse of Thamsherku Mountain and also Mt. Everest if the weather is clear. Last 2 hrs walk will be the toughest uphill walk
Acclimatization day at Namche Bazzar. walk up to Everest View Hotel, 2 hours, back to Namche , free evening for shopping, internet, enjoy in lodge etc.
Trek to Tengboche(3,860mtr) 5 hrs., walk through village , stream and forest, here the main route to Base Camp splits up with another famous route to Goyo lake trekking, lunch at Phortse Tanga alongside the river, last 2 hrs. uphill until the hotel, visit around Tengboche Monastery, watch a short slideshow in a small eco-home theater if you are interested
Trek up to Dingboche(4,410m). walk through Pangboche village 5:30 hours, beautiful view of Amadublum, Tamsherku etc , easy day Acclimatization day at Dinboche. hike up to Chhukung 4:25 hours, eat lunch there if you want, back to Dingboche, crucial Night in terms of High Altitude Symptoms, there is a clinic at next village Pheriche if you need for to check your health condition etc.
Today too, we acclimatize at Dingboche (4,260 m.) to be familiar with the local climate. Having breakfast at the teahouse, we go around the village and in the afternoon, we even hike up to Chhukum. It also provides majestic view of Island peak, Ama Dablam, Makalu, Tawoche peak and others. In the late afternoon, we come back to Dingboche and take rest. Overnight at tea house lodge.
TIt is our turn to head towards Lobuche from Dingboche which is situated at a distance of five and half hours normal walk. The onward trail is gentle up to Pheriche village. Along the trail, we would be privileged to have panoramic views of the Mt.Tawache, Ama Dablam, Pokalde (5,741m), Kongma-tse (5,820m) and the great wall of Nuptse. We would have lunch at Dugla (4,595m) and trek to Lobuche.
Trek to Gorak Shep 5,153 mtrs, 0230 hrs walk, Lunch Break, continue walk to EBC(5,363m), 0230 hrs, there you are, back to Gorakshep(5,153m). sleep at Gorakshep, toughest day around 0730 hrs walk.
Early morning around 0500 am hike up to Kalapathar(5,545mtrs), 2 hrs., view sunrise over Mt. Everest back to hotel , breakfast and trek down to Pheriche. 5 hours
Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,440m). walking 6:30 hours, O/N at guest house, longest day walk but exciting for warmer weather, bigger village, god hot shower and food
Trek down to Lukla(2,840m).Last day walk lunch break at Phakding, Walking 6:30 hours, Last evening at Lukla, buy a dinner for your porters, give some tips if you are happy with their service
Morning Flight to Kathmandu, 30 minutes , weather sometimes can postpone your flight for indefinite time. Then rest day in kathmandu.
Fly back to your country or next destination.
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Cost Details
Cost Includes- Airport picks up and drops by private car/van/bus.
- 3 star accommodation in Kathmandu-Thamel Eco Resort or The Address Kathmandu Hotel (on the arrival day and after the trekking).
- Your standard meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) during the trekking.
- All necessary paper works and national park entry permits.
- Domestic airport pick up and drop by car/ Flight Ticket (LUK-KTM-LUK) / domestic airport Tax.
- All accommodations in lodges/tea houses during the treks ( breakfast, lunch & dinner)
- Trekkers' Information Management System (TIMS) Permit.
- An experienced, helpful and friendly Guide, porters (1 porter for 2 peoples).
- Salary, Food, Drinks, Accommodation, Transportation and Insurance for the Guide and Porter.
- Arrangement of Emergency Helicopter service which will be paid by your Travel insurance company.
- Medical supplies (first aid kit will be available).
- Duffel Bag if needed
- Farewell dinner in typical Nepali Restaurant with cultural dance show
- All our government taxes, vat, official expenses & service charges
Cost Excludes- Nepal entry visa fee (you may easily issue the visa upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport - Kathmandu). You will require 2 passport size photos.
- Your Travel insurance.
- Food (Lunch & dinner) while you are in Kathmandu.
- All the alcoholic and non alcoholic Drinks.
- Sweet things like chocolate.
- Hot shower during the trekking.
- Tips for the guide and porter not mandatory but expected.
