Khumbu region of Nepal especially the Everest Base Camp Trek is an epitome of all the superlative things in the earth. From the tallest mountains to the highest situated national park; the region is an ideal place for an epic walking adventure. Imagine yourself walking through the Sherpa villages and in the glacier coming out of the world’s tallest mountain Mt. Everest! Just think about the time you walk through the green lush alpine forests while the fresh mountain breeze kisses you. The fact that you get chance to leave your footprints at the foothill of the world’s tallest mountain is enough to excite any travelers. Hikers Himalaya presents you the mesmerizing trekking package of the Everest Base Camp Trek.
The travel planners of the Hikers Himalaya always cherish to knit the trekking package that offers maximum yield in the travel investment. We believe that the travel investment made by our clients must be returned three folds in the form of beautiful memory. Look no further if you are searching for a marvelous and hassle – free trekking trip to the Everest Base Camp (5364 m).
Who are Sherpa People? These people are renowned ethnic community who are known for their mountaineering prowess. Lots of mountaineering records and legends are reserved under the name of these people. Therefore, there are many curiosities about the traditions, lifestyle, and culture of Sherpa People. The journey of the Everest Base Camp Trek in Nepal traverses through several Sherpa Villages where you get chance to know about these people in their own courtyard. Major Sherpa villages on the Everest Base Camp Trekking route are Lukla, Phakding, Monjo, Namche Bazaar, Khumjung, Tengboche, Pangboche, and Dingboche.
People dream of reaching the tallest point of the earth which is the summit of Mt. Everest at an altitude of 8848.86 m from sea level. Climbing Mt. Everest is not everyone’s cup of tea. It requires lots of planning, investment, and physical endurance. However, people can reach the foothill of the Mt. Everest via trekking activities. Yes, the Everest Base Camp Trek in Nepal is an epic walking holiday in the world that takes you to an abode of the world’s tallest mountain. In addition, the journey is also the trek to the base camp of the world’s 4th tallest mountain Mt. Lhotse (8516 m). Please note that Lhotse shares base camp with the Mt. Everest.
You can find plethora of trekking itineraries for the Everest Base Camp Trek. However, it is crucial to find the correct one with an authentic taste. The travel planners of the Hikers Himalaya are from the Khumbu region of Nepal. Therefore, our trekking itinerary is always accurate and updated. At around 1545 $ for 14 days adventure, relish the chance to be closer to the Himalayas of the Mahalangur Himalayan range. On top of that, trekkers can experience impeccable hospitality and quality services while doing the trek with the team of the Hikers Himalaya Pvt. Ltd.
The first thing that trekkers have to do for the EBC Trek in Nepal is reaching the Lukla. It is the scenic town and gateway of the Everest. The classical Everest Base Camp Trekking used to start from the town of Jiri before the construction of the Tenzing Hillary Lukla Airport. However, the trekking scene of the Everest region changed astronomically after the operation of the Lukla Airport. The world’s most extreme airport serves as the cornerstone of trekking and tour activities in the region.
During the peak season, trekkers may have to use Manthali Airport instead of Kathmandu Domestic Airport for the flight to Lukla. It is to manage the traffic and utilize the short flying window as the Lukla weather conditions are highly unpredictable. Nowadays, trekkers can also choose to reach Lukla via road trip but note that you can’t reach Lukla directly by road. The road network has connected Surke village (1 hour from Lukla) and Salleri via bumpy dry season road.
The journey of the Everest Base Camp Trek is one of the leading high – altitude trekking trips. Therefore, you need to be aware of the risks of the altitude sickness. The best way to avoid fatal altitude sickness risks is by doing proper acclimatization. The activities of acclimatization help trekkers to adapt with the demands of the low oxygen level high – altitude places. There are two acclimatization days during the EBC Trek in Nepal. The first acclimatization is at Namche Bazaar and the second one is at the Dingboche Village. The concept of acclimatization is that you reach the high – altitude place but return back to low – altitude place for overnight sleep.
The Namche Bazaar is the Khumbu and Sherpa heartland. It is the major marketplace of Upper Khumbu region. Trekkers can find eateries, banks, shops, lodges, and local houses in this place which is probably the highest situated vibrant town up in the Himalayas. Normally, travelers spend three nights in this village during the Everest Trekking including acclimatization day. As for the acclimatization, trekkers hike to the Everest View Hotel (3880 m). Relish the chance to behold the vista of more than a dozen mountains.
The second acclimatization is at the last densely populated Sherpa Village on the EBC Trek route – Dingboche Village (4400 m). The Nagarshan Hill (5100 m) hike prepares trekkers for trekking activities beyond 4400 m from sea level.
Trek to the Everest Base Camp in the most regal and sumptuous way by booking the Everest Base Camp Luxury Trek. Helicopter flights and luxury mountain lodges are used in the trekking package of the luxury trek in Everest. The trail is one of the leading commercial trekking routes of Nepal. Therefore, you can find lots of different styles of accommodation and meals facilities. Book the luxury trek package if you are looking for more personal and higher – end services during the trek.
Please contact the travel planners of the Hikers Himalaya Pvt. Ltd. for various side trips from the EBC Trek route as well. You can choose to do treks like the Everest Three High Passes Trek, Gokyo Lake Trek, EBC Chola Pass Trek, Island Peak Climbing, and Lobuche Peak Climbing from the route. Feel free to talk with our travel experts and knit the beautiful holiday in Khumbu region of Nepal.
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,350 m)
Day 2: Kathmandu Sightseeing
Day 3: Fly to Lukla (2,860 m) & Trek to Phakding (2,652 m)
Day 4: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,440 m)
Day 5: Acclimatization Day in Namche Bazaar (3,440 m)
Day 6: Trek to Tengboche (3,860 m)
Day 7: Trek to Dingboche (4,410 m)
Day 8: Acclimatization Day in Dingboche (4,410 m)
Day 9: Trek to Lobuche (4,910 m)
Day 10: Trek to Everest Base Camp (5,364 m) via Gorak Shep (5,140 m)
Day 11: Hike to Kala Patthar (5,545 m) & Trek to Pheriche (4,240 m)
Day 12: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,440 m)
Day 13: Trek to Lukla (2,860 m)
Day 14: Fly to Kathmandu (1,350 m)
Day 15: Departure
The Everest Base Camp Trek is probably the most epic trekking trail of the world. The fact that it takes you to the foothill of the world’s tallest mountain, Mt. Everest (8848.86 m) is enough to dwarf all other walking activities. The journey encompasses iconic Sherpa villages, diverse vegetation (temperate to tundra via alpine), diverse landscapes (rivers, waterfalls, glaciers, valleys, hills, and terraced farmlands), and ancient monasteries. It starts from Lukla typically and ends in the same place after exploring Everest Base Camp (5364 m) and Kalapathar (5545 m) in the vicinity of Mount Everest.
Imagine walking for more than 3 to 5 days above 5000 m from sea level. Normally, the places above 2500 m from sea level are risky in terms of altitude sickness. The biggest concern during the Everest Base Camp Trek is the risk of altitude sickness. The difficulty level of the trail is comparatively easier as there are no steep uphill and downhill sections like the Annapurna Base Camp Trek route or the Manaslu Circuit Trek route. Overall, you can say that the difficulty level of the Everest Base Camp Trek in Nepal is moderately challenging. If you are physically fit and if you have sound cardio vascular abilities, then you can easily complete the journey of the Everest Base Camp Trek in Nepal.
Make sure that you start preparing your body at least one month prior to the Everest Base Camp Trek in Nepal. The best exercises to prepare physically for the Everest Base Camp Trek in Nepal is by doing cardio – vascular exercises. Regularly perform activities like walking, swimming, running, cycling, and hiking to improve your fitness level and cardio level. If you prepare your body to cope with the demands of walking at least 6 to 7 hours in an average in the trekking trail, then you can surely complete the trek!
Regular Everest Base Camp Trek with two acclimatization days require 12 to 13 days itinerary. However, there are different styles to do this epic trekking journey in Nepal. From helicopter return option to no acclimatization express Everest Base Camp Trek options are possible. Therefore, you can get 8 to 10 days itinerary where you can knit travel package of your liking.
The best time to do the Everest Base Camp Trek in Nepal is during the months of the spring season (March – May) and autumn season (September – November). However, it is also possible to do trekking during monsoon season (June – August) but biggest hindrances are Lukla flights and visibility. Winter (December – February) Everest Base Camp Trek is also possible but trekkers may not be able to reach Everest Base Camp beyond Dingboche if it snows heavily. So, it is possible to trek throughout a year but best experiences are possible only during spring and autumns season.
The maximum altitude during the Everest Base Camp Trek in Nepal is 5545 m above sea level. This is the height of the Kalapathar hill where trekkers perform sunrise hike from Gorakshep. If you skip the Kalapathar hike, then the maximum altitude is the height of the Everest Base Camp which is 5364 m above sea level.
No, you don’t need previous trekking experience for the Everest Base Camp Trek. Please note that the previous experience can surely help you to improve the success rate of the trek. If you have already trekked before, then the difficulty level of the Everest Base Camp Trek in Nepal decreases significantly.
You need two trekking permits to do the Everest Base Camp Trek in Nepal. These permits are the Sagarmatha National Park entry permit and the Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality entry permit. Few years before, trekkers had to take the Trekkers’ Information Management System (TIMS) but it is replaced by the local rural municipality entry permit. The cost of the national park entry permit is NRs. 3000 to foreigners and NRs. 1000 to NRs. 1500 to SAARC nationals. Please note down that the cost of the Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality entry permit has changed from NRs. 2000 to NRs. 3000 now for all trekkers!
The cost of the Everest Base Camp Trek in Nepal starts from 1400 $ per person and it largely depends upon the preferences and services included in the trekking package. If any trekking company that offers you less than 1400 $ for a standard trekking package to do the Everest Base Camp Trek, then don’t trust these companies. Fake helicopter rescues to lots of unethical events happen especially in the higher elevation. Luxury Mount Everest Base Camp Trek package cost may range from 2600 $ to 3600 $ plus prices!
Yes, you must include acclimatization activities during the Everest Base Camp Trek in Nepal. It is one of the best higher elevations walking trail where you must not ignore the risks of altitude sickness. Normally, there are two acclimatization days during the Everest Base Camp Trek. First acclimatization is in the Namche Bazaar where trekkers hike to the world’s highest situated hotel, the Everest View Hotel (3880 m). Similarly, the second acclimatization takes place in the Dingboche Village where trekkers hike the Nagarshan Hill (5100 m) or hike to Chhukung Vally. Acclimatization helps you to adjust to the demands of higher elevation places.
General symptoms of the altitude sickness are nausea, headache, delusion, difficulty breathing, shortness of breath, loss in appetite, blurred vision, etc. If the case is severe like HAPE and HACE, then you may not be conscious. In case of extreme fatal cases like HAPE and HACE, you must seek the medical help immediately. Please note that higher elevation places may give you mild headache and loss in appetite which can be normal without any fatal risks! Consult with your trekking guide to confirm whether you need to descend, return, or use the helicopter rescue services.
Yes, tea houses are abundant in the Everest Base Camp Trek route! The trail is used by climbers too. There are iconic peak climbing mountains, trekking destinations, and expedition mountains including Mt. Everest. Therefore, the availability of tea houses is not an option for travelers! One can enjoy spending night in different categories of lodging facilities ranging from porter house to luxury mountain lodges.
The best thing about the Everest Base Camp Trek in Nepal is that the trail is an epitome of all trekking routes! You can enjoy luxurious services even in the higher elevation places. Nowadays, you can find quality luxury mountains as high as Dingboche Village. Luxury mountain lodges are under construction even in places like Lobuche and Gorakshep.
The total trekking distance of the Everest Base Camp Trek in Nepal is around 130 kilometers for a round trip. The distance from Lukla to Everest Base Camp is around 65 kilometers including two days’ acclimatization side hikes!
Average walking hours during the Everest Base Camp Trek in Nepal is around 6 to 7 hours. Please remember that you may have to walk around 8 to 10 hours in particular days. For example, the day of returning back from Gorakshep to Pheriche, you may have to walk around 8 to 9 hours including Kalapathar Hike. Lobuche to Everest Base Camp, Gorakshep to Pheriche, Pheriche to Namche Bazaar, Phakding to Namche Bazaar, and Namche Bazaar to Lukla are longest days during the Everest Base Camp Trek in Nepal.
Yes, you can find WIFI and mobile networks during the Everest Base Camp Trek in Nepal. Most of the places catch NCELL or NTC sim networks where you can use low budget internet data services. Luxury mountain lodges provide free WIFI but tea houses may charge you for internet services.
Don’t expect food items like in the city areas during the Everest Base Camp. You will be surprised that the trail can offer you foods from Chinese, Indian, Continental, and Nepalese cuisines! The most popular dish to have during the Everest Base Camp Trek in Nepal is Nepalese Dal Bhat and Yak Stew!
For Nepalese people, the normal water is safe to drink but we don’t recommend you to drink the natural spring water. At Hikers Himalaya Pvt. Ltd. we discourage bottled water due to our commitment of eco – friendly trekking principles. Therefore, you can get boiled drinking water from the tea house. If you are using natural spring water, then use fiber filter bottle or water purifying tablets.
Lower elevation places of the Everest Base Camp Trek route are manageable in terms of temperature. In the higher elevation places like Lobuche and Gorakshep, expect temperature below minus 10 to 15 degrees Celsius at night and around 1 to 3 degrees Celsius during daytime.
It is possible for beginner trekkers to trek the Everest Base Camp Trek. For this, prepare well physically and buy the trekking package from a reliable trekking company like the Hikers Himalaya Pvt. Ltd.
If you are planning to trek inside national parks and conservation areas of Nepal, then you must hire a trekking guide. The rule is not effectively implemented till now. Therefore, you can trek alone without a trekking guide in the Everest Base Camp Trek route. However, we highly recommend you to hire a guide to ensure safety and enhance overall trekking experiences.
Tipping is not compulsory in Nepal. However, trekking guide and porter expect basic tips at the end of the trek. Allocate at least 100 $ and at least 80 $ for tips to trekking guide and porter respectively.
Yes, travel insurance is mandatory for the Everest Base Camp Trek in Nepal. Your travel insurance plan must include an option of traveling back to city in case of emergencies! Make sure to leave your insurance plan to our office which we will act during time of emergencies.
If your Lukla flight is cancelled or delayed, we will try to arrange helicopter flight which may cost slightly higher! Normally, helicopter can fly to Lukla even when airplanes can’t land. If not, we will wait a day and continue the flight the next day. Therefore, we request all to allocate at least one day as a reserve day for the Everest Base Camp Trek in Nepal. There is an option of traveling to Surke to start the Everest Base Camp Trek in Nepal by skipping flight. You can travel from Phaplu to Surke on a jeep which takes around 5 to 6 hours through newly opened dirt track.
Yes, you can get helicopter return flight after reaching the Everest Base Camp Trek. You may not get permission to fly back from Everest Base Camp but it is possible from Gorakshep. Allocate around 500 $ to 600 $ to reach Lukla from Gorakshep and continue the original trekking plan. If you wish to return back to Kathmandu, then you may have to allocate around 700 $ to 1000 $ per person! Note down that 2 to 3 trekkers can only be lifted from Gorakshep even if a helicopter carries 4 to 6 passengers in lower elevation places.
The heart of the Khumbu is the Everest Base Camp Trek route. Therefore, there are many side treks possible from the trail. Some of the popular side treks to do from the trail are the Everest Three High Passes Trek, the EBC Chola Pass Trek, the Gokyo Valley Trek via Chola Pass, the Amadablam Base Camp Trek, the Island Peak Climbing, and the Lobuche Peak Climbing.
Well, it is possible to take your kids and elderly citizens to the Everest Base Camp but it must be with lots of care and planning. Furthermore, you should also consider the age factor and difficulty level of the trail. There are two days of acclimatization during the regular Everest Base Camp Trek in Nepal. If you are taking your kids, then make sure to book the Everest Base Camp Trek with more acclimatization. Keep shorter overnight camps and allow slow steady trekking style.
Early in the morning before dawn, trekkers have to trek for about 2 hours to reach the top of the Kalapathar hill (5545 m) from Gorakshep. The sight of Mt. Everest from the top of the Kalapathar is so enticing and amazing. Note down that the sight of Mount Everest is seen spectacularly from Kalapathar than from any other places.
No, you can’t see Mount Everest from Everest Base Camp. If you hike few meters ahead, then you can see a small portion of the summit of Everest. In the ridgeline before hiking downhill to Khumbu Glacier on the way to Everest Base Camp from Gorakshep, you can see the sight of Mt. Everest.
Major Sherpa Villages in the Everest Base Camp Trek route are Lukla, Phakding, Monjo, Jorsalle, Benkar, Namche Bazaar, Khumjung, Khunde, Tengboche, Pangboche, and Dingboche. Places like Lobuche and Gorakshep are mainly to serve trekkers where you can find only tea houses but not regular houses of the locals. You can surely get the best understanding of Sherpa People in this trekking journey.
My wife and I recently used this company to support our climb to EBC. For 12 years, the climb to EBC was my wifes dream to achieve. We had the pleasure of having Bibek and Mangla aid us during this journey. We have climbed many mountains around the world, Bibek and Mangla are without doubt, the best team we’ve had the pleasure of helping us. I strongly recommend them if you are going to take in this adventure. You will not be disappointed. Jeff & Karen the “DO EPIC SH*T” couple.
Full disclosure upfront, I haven’t trekked with Bibek from Hikers Himalaya. BUT I worked with Bibek for seven years through a Nepali trekking agency that I organised treks for, so feel I’m well qualified to write this review.
I can honestly say he’s on par with the best guide you’ll find in Nepal. Feedback from clients who trekked with Bibek was consistently as good as it gets. In fact other trekkers asked our clients which company he worked for because they saw how good he was!
I always felt completely reassured when allocating Bibek to guide clients. He’s very experienced and knowledgeable, plus he’s one of the nicest people you could hope to meet – the perfect recipe for a guide you’ll want to spend several days with (and believe me when I say, your guide can make or break your trip).
Bibek will go out of his way to create the perfect trip based on your requirements and will adapt to fit your needs on the go – another important quality!
Honestly, I can’t recommend him highly enough.
We had a wonderful trekking to Everest base camp and Chollapass via Gokyo Lake trekking with Bibek gurung it was a amazing experience and very very professional trip with him and he is very much knowledgeable and experienced supportive guide for whole team of 19 peoples and definitely I will be back soon to do trekking with him for another adventure in Nepal and always I would like to recommend him anyone who planing to do trekking in Nepal you will have a amazing and lifetime great memories don’t miss this opportunities,thank you very much for your excellent service and great care
