The Everest Base Camp trail is by far the most popular base camp trek in Nepal. And with good reason. The trek is full of spectacular mountain views of the famous region. The two highlights of this trek are touching Everest BC and the stunning view of Everest from Kala Patthar hill.
Before you can start the Everest Base Camp trail, you have to take a short flight to Lukla. This Sherpa village is located just outside of Sagarmatha National Park. Namche Bazaar is an important village for the local region and a pleasant place to stay for acclimatization day. It is best to do a day hike to the Everest View Hotel to get adjusted to the altitude.
In the coming days, you continue the Everest Base Camp trail passing by the monasteries of Tengboche and Dingboche. Both are important Buddhist centres for the local Sherpa community. At Lobuche and Gorakshep, there is no more vegetation because of the altitude.
A day hike brings you to Everest Base Camp, which is the first highlight of the EBC trek. The mighty Khumbu icefall and its surrounding 8000+ meter mountains make you feel quite humble. The second highlight of this trek is the sunrise view from Kala Patthar. The elevation of Kala Patthar is 5545 meters. This viewpoint offers a glorious vista of Mount Everest and the Khumbu icefall.
After that, you slowly track back, passing by Pheriche and onwards to the monastery of Tengboche. The Everest Base Camp trail ends in Lukla, from where you will take your flight back to Kathmandu.
Our itineraries are designed to be flexible. If you would like to modify this plan, let us know, and we will work with you to create a personalized trip.
Day 1: Arrival Nepal; pick up at the international airport and drop off at a hotel in Thamel Kathmandu
Day 2: Free day at leisure in Kathmandu
Day 3: Flight Kathmandu/ Ramecahp to Lukla (0,5 hrs.) and trek to Phakding (2640 m – 3 hrs.)
Day 4: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3440 m – 5 hrs.)
Day 5: Resting day at Namche Bazaar for acclimatization. Optional day hike to the Everest View hotel
Day 6: Trek to Tengboche (3867 m – 5 hrs.)
Day 7: Trek to Dingboche (4260 m – hrs.)
Day 8: Trek to Lobuche (4930 m – 6 hrs.)
Day 9: Trek to Gorakshep and visit Everest Base Camp (5364 m), return to Gorakshep (5170 m – 6 hrs.)
Day 10: Climb up to Kala Patthar (5545 m) and Thukla (4620 m- 6.30 hrs.)
Day 11: Trek to Tengboche (3867 m 5 hrs.)
Day 12: Trek to Monjo (2880 m – 6 hrs.)
Day 13: Trek to Lukla (2830 m – 4 hrs.)
Day 14: Flight Lukla to Kathmandu/ Ramechap (0,5 hrs.)
Day 15: Free day at leisure in Kathmandu
Day 16: Departure; pick up from the hotel and drop off at the international airport
During the trekking season, prices may rise. The final price depends on the trekking season, group size and, if applicable, the cost of the local transfers.
Cost includes:
– Pick up and drop off from Kathmandu International Airport to the hotel
– 4 nights hotel room in Kathmandu; breakfast included
– Teahouse room during trek
– Return flight Kathmandu/ Ramechap to Lukla and transfer to and from the domestic airport
– Licensed and certified mountain guide. Well experienced and English speaking
– Porter service for carrying luggage; 10 kg per person
– Salary, food, accommodation and insurance for the mountain guide and porters
– 3 meals per day; breakfast/ lunch/dinner
– Free use of a waterproof bag
– Sagarmatha National Park entrance fee, TIMS card and local taxes
– Support of the Sherpa Heritage Trails head office in Kathmandu
Cost excludes:
– International flight to Kathmandu
– Nepal entrance visa
– Lunches and dinners in Kathmandu
– All beverage bills, hot shower, internet services, laundry and battery charge during trek
– Personal travel insurance
– Rescue operation charge in case of an emergency
– Any cost that arises due to a change of itinerary, like flight delay, natural calamities, etc.
– Gratitude and tips for the guide and porters
