Everest Base Camp Trek

Price $1699

USD 1499

Trip Duration

14 Days

Trip Grade

Moderate

Highest Altitude

5,643 M

Accommodation

Tea house/Hotel/Lodge

Transportation

Private Vechicle and Tourist Bus

Group Size

Minimum 2 persons

Best Season

All-Around Year Except for June/July

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Everest Base Camp Trek Brief Insight

Everest Base Camp Trek is assuredly the best destination to visit once in a lifetime. There is no any other trekking destination or spot in the world that can compare to the adventure and excitement you receive while trekking in this region.

Everest Base Camp lies in the Khumbu district of Nepal and is one of the most popular trekking destinations of Nepal. It is the area where lies 4/6 of the universe’s tallest top mountains such as Mount Lhotse, Mount Makalu, Cho Oyu including the world’s tallest ‘Mt. Everest’, which delegates the towering edges that straddles the denying Himalayas.

Luxury Trek in the Everest region is an ideal spot for trekking for its astounding excellence of ‘Top of the world.’ The spectacular views of the snow-capped mountains you witness along the trail and the beautiful Buddhist Chortens and colorful prayer flags adds more excitement and pleasure on your journey.

Everest region is the perfect approach to experience your fantasy in a genuine way to the world’s tallest peak (8,848m). With the point of convergence of your eyes, you detect the sentiment of being in heaven. This is a perfect trekking destination for vacations or holidays or simply fulfilling your dream of being in the lap of the world’s tallest peak.

As the base camp is at the rise of 5,340m, we are unlikely to get the wonderful and clear view of the Mount Everest, so we climb up to Kala Patthar 5,550m for the best view of the Mount Everest. You can try Everest View Trek for a marvelous view of Mount Everest.

If we leave for Kala Patthar early in the morning when it’s still dark, you will also get to witness a spectacular view of the sunrise from between the mountains. You also can have Everest Trek via Gokyo Lakes with our MFN Team.

Best Time To Trek Everest Base Camp

Beautiful  Pangboche Village and Mt.Amadablam in Background

The best time for Everest trekking is Autumn (Sept to Nov) and spring (March to June). These two are the best seasons for the Everest trekking in Nepal.

The weather is perfect for mountaineering and you will get a spectacular view of the snow-capped mountains under the clear, deep blue sky. There are fewer chances of rainfall during these seasons. Spend some days hiking in the Himalayan villages and you will witness the traditional Tibetan cultures of the inhabitants of this region.

You will also get to explore the authentic lifestyle of the locals, Khumbu Icefall and wildlife in the Natural Park. You can also trek during December, that is the winter season. The trails are usually less crowded in December and you will have more options for accommodation.

This is the opportunity where you will be able to see an exceptional piece of this world. You have no clue regarding the amount you will arrive at acknowledging this trek at the end that is provided by Mount Face Nepal.

You will surely cherish the days you spend in this region for your lifetime. So make sure to capture all your moments and create a bundle of memories.

Things to see during Everest Base Camp Trek

Yes, The main project during the Everest base camp trek is to reach base camp of  Mt.Everest however if you want you can explore the things around as well . The other attraction during this trip is listed below .

Phakding Monastery

Approximately 8 KM walk from lukla takes you at Phakding ; a small town enroute to Everest Base Camp  which is also first town spending a night in Everest Base Camp  Trek . If you have time you could explore around village and also can visit Phakding Monastery also known as Rimijung Monastery. Just 30-40 min walk up  you will reach the monastery that has great important for monastic people and peace lover .Passing through beautiful MANE wall, prayer flags and pine forest ,beautifully set up monastery can be found which gives beautiful view down valley and can be seen beautiful mountain on clear weather . Meeting monk and having the meditation will be great experience for you during Everest Base Camp Trek .To Reach Monastery itself will be a good acclimatization to climb high next day . It could be helpful for physically and mentally .

Hillary Bridge

Lower one is original Hillary Bridge
Lower one is original Hillary Bridge

There is numerous suspension bridge from Lukla to Namchebazar.Out of them Hillary suspension bridge is the final bridge to crossfor putting your feet at Namchebazar located at Larche Dovan. After 30-40 walk from Jorsalle(Lunch place ), you will see two bridge hanging and connecting two cliff above the Dudhkoshi River . Surely, the lower and dying suspension bridge is original Hillary bridge named after the Sir,Admund Hilary. Instead of renovate that original Hillary Bridge, Government decided to build a new bridge above of it and original Hillary bridge let be as a open museum without a entrance ticket. Namche and Chaurikharka village development committee started to build the 113 m long new bridge on 21 April 2011 and completed on 31 July,2013. Locally this bridge named as “Shree Larche Dovan Jholunge Pul”. While crossing the bridge , you can see Mt. Tabuche 6496m and Cholatse 6440m on your right where as  can see dramatic view of valley including Dudhkoshi River . After 15-20 min walk from the bridge you can see the first view of Mt. Everest as well.

Note : while the mule and donkey crossing this suspension bridge ,wait for your turn.

 

Namchebazar : a gate way of Khumbu and Gokyo Valley

Namche At Night
Namachebazar at Night

Namche Bazar is a gateway of Khumbu and Gokyo Valley set up at altitude of 3440m from sea level and surrounded by Mt.Kongde Re(6187m)on South and Mt. Thamserku(6606m) in East . Since there is great number of Sherpa people staying and have huge economic movement it is also know as unofficial capital city of Solukhumbu District. Ancient time, it acts as trading port for the lower and higher village in Himalayan territory. Most of the time people used to come with yak product like as yak cheese, butter, yak hair and many more to exchange with grain. Afterward Sir Admund Hilary and Tenzin Norgay Sherpa climbed Mt.Everest on 1953 AD, face of this small village changed drastically with in few decades. Every individual spends a night to get the joy of this atmosphere and for acclimatization as well. It is also known as Thamel of Solukhumbu district where you could get anything you want like as trekking gears, souvenir, Irish Pub, coffee point, pizza point and star accommodation as well. Sherpa cultural museum, National Park ground, Monastery, School and spa are available in this small town. Most notable reason to spend a night before climb high is to acclimatized your body with altitude so that most of trekkers they stop and go for hike to Everest view hotel. National Park and Everest view hotel is the best view point for Mt. Everest. Since they can get the 360 degree mountain view including Mt.Everest ,Mt.Amadablam,Mt.Kongde Ri ,Mt.Khumbilla (holy Montain),Mt.Lhotse ,Mt. Nuptse and many more ,Some People trek  just till Namchebazzar .

Tengboche Monastery

View From Tengboche Monastery

Tengboche Monastery is the largest Tibetan Buddhist Monastery of Khumbu Valley located in Tengboche Village of Nepal. It is also known as Dawa Choling Gompa which is situated at 3867m. This monastery is exactly 9 KM far north from Namchebazar which takes approximately 7-8 hour walk to reach from Namche.Remember that before you reach Tengboche you hace to face one of tough and long  uphill climb in this Everest base camp trekking route.The strongly connected with Rongbuk Monastery in Tibet was built by Lama Gulu in 1916 AD for the first time however it was destroyed couple of time.Since Nepal is earthquake hit zone , this monastery was also destroyed by an earthquake in 1934 AD and rebuilt on consecutive year. Again in 1989 AD , This monastery was totally burnt out by fire  and many of historical collection was collapsed during those lost. By the help of volunteers and overseas it able to rebuilt. This monastery is not only biggest of Khumbu Valley also in the beautiful location. From Monastery itself can see breathtaking mountain view including Mt. Everest,Mt.Lhotse,Mt.Amadablam Mt.Nuptse and many more .Because of it’s location and spirituality it remain famous attraction point in Everest Base Camp Trekking Route. This place gives you chance to interact with monk living there and 200% return back what you invest to reach there. Totally worth to visit this monastery in Tengboche Village while you are in Everest Base Camp Trek.

Alpinist memorial Park a inspirational spot in Everest Base Camp Trek

Alpinist Memorial Park,Thukla Pass
Alpinist Memoreal Park ,Thukla Pass

After 2-3 hour gentle ascend from Dingboche, you will reach at Thukla . Thukla is one and only a food point in between Dingboche and Labuche where most of trekkers have there lunch and climb acute uphill to reach Thukla Pass. You may feel difficult in this part of Everest Base Camp route but if you keep going on you can make it this part with in one and half hour walk. Once your step touch the top of Thukla pass at altitude of 4800m from sea label, you will notice the hundreds of memorial of climber and sherpa who lost their life during expedition of different mountain in Khumbu valley including Mt.Everest.

“ Go Sleep Forever in Everest, His soul will always remain Alive ,and Rest in Peace” some of stone slap is decorated by these great statement to Honor their family member’s soul . The deceased family ,friends and their well wisher make these kind of monument to show respect and pray for peacefully set up in Heaven.

The most notable among the monument is the memorial dedicating to Mr.Scott Eugene Fischer. An American climbing guide, Mr.Scott Eugene Fischer died in may 11,1996 at age pf 40 years. He was a great personal with great heart and responsible climbing guide. During that expedition, he came down to basecamp from Cam II with ill Dale Cruise and get back to camp II to re -join his team. He took his last breath nearby to Southeast ridge balcony while descending down from very late summit at 3:45PM. He able to save Dale Cruise but not able to protect himself.

Thukla pass Alpinist memorial park also hold the memorial monument of great climber Babu Chiri Sherpa who died in Everest on April 25.

Reading all of those inscriptions mentioned in each memorial stone and taking photo of all memo of great alpinist provide tremendous feeling about mountain life. You will know how difficult to climb up and also teach how much difficult to maintain physically and mentally to go for adventure in high Himalaya.

Kalapathar : a paradise of the Khumbu Valley

View From Kalapathar
View From Kalapathar

Kalapathar literally means black rock. This whole word has two sub word Kala and Patthar means Black and Rock respectively.  Kalapathar is the most popular spot in Everest Base Camp Trek route after the ultimate destination Everest Base Camp located in front of south ridge of Mt. Pumari and above the Gorakshep a last hotel area in this trek. The top of Kalapathar offer magical view of Mt.Everest, Mt.Nuptse, Mt.Lhotse, Mt.Amadablam, Mt.Changtse and many more. Approximately 5600 m Kalapathar provides closest and biggest view of Mt. Everest including south col and Khumbu Ice Fall.

The top of Kalapathar is 1.5 KM ascend from Gorakshep and takes 2 hours to climb. Trekker start early in the morning to catch the sunrise view however if weather is perfect sunset view is spectacular from top of Kalapathar. Another note able things is Mount.Everest Webcam set up in Kalapathar which is also known as highest altitude webcam in the world. For the first time it was installed by Italian scientist as part of NAST piramid observatory project to collect data from summit of Everest and surroundings. The main aim of putting webcam on top of Kalapathar is to analysis the influence of climate change.

 

Highlights of Everest Base Camp Trek

 

  • Scenic flight to Tenzing-Hilary Airport set up in altitude of 2846m
  • Beautiful Hilary Bridge with beautiful Dudhkoshi River Valley
  • Namchebazar:gate way of Khumbu Valley
  • Syangboche Airport set up in at altitude 3780m
  • Hotel Everest view in altitude of 3880m
  • Sherpa Village, People and Culture
  • Sagarmatha Next : a project that help to make clean Everest
  • Tengboche Monastery : The biggest and ancient Monastery in Khumbu Valley that connect with Ronbok Monastery in Tibet.
  • A magical view of Magnificient Mt.Everest
  • Outstanding view of Mt.Makalu.Lhotse ,Mt.Everest,Mt.Choyo, Mt.Amadablam
  • Huge variation of Flora and Founa
  • Beautiful Stupa and Chorten decorated with prayer flag and Buddhistflag
  • Highest glacier in the world “Khumbu Glacier”
  • Wildlife like Musk Deer,Himalayan Thar ,Yak ,Snowleopard,Beautiful pheasant bird and many more .
  • Plant like Rhododendron,Hemlock ,Juniper ,Himalayan Birch and manu more beautiful flower.
  • Sherpa cultural museum set up at Namchebazar
  • Kalapathar(5555m) for panoramic mountain view.
  • Pheriche a beautiful village en-route.
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Outline Itinerary

Detailed Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival at Kathmandu.

Trek Distance :

7 KM

Highest Altitude :

1400m

Meals :

BB

Highlights: Thamel bazaar, restaurants and bar

Activities: This is your first day in Kathmandu. After your arrival at the Tribhuvan International Airport, our representative  will receive you and transfer you to your hotel in Thamel. There you will be briefly explained about the trekking that will start from tomorrow. Explore the city for the rest of the day and prepare for your trek.

Accommodation: Hotel Holy Himalaya or similar category

Day 02: Kathmandu to Lukla (2850m) Flight and hike to Phadking (2660m)

Trek Distance :

8KM

Highest Altitude :

2816m

Meals :

AP

Difficulty: Easy. Flats and downhill, a well-developed path

Activities: Breakfast at the hotel and a private vehicle will receive and drop you off at the airport from where you’ll take a 35-minute flight to Lukla. Enjoy the dramatic scenes and breathtaking Himalayan view throughout your flight. After reaching Lukla, we will start our hiking towards Phakding. The way follows thick rhododendrons, magnolia trees, and pine forests. You can also visit a local monastery. Overnight at Phakding.

Highlights of the Day :-

  • Tenzing Hilary Airport
  • Dudhkoshi River
  • Suspension bridges
  • Beautiful Sherpa Villages
  • Mountain View
  • Rhododendron Forest

Accommodation: Basic Sherpa lodge

Note:  October ,November, March and April is busiest time of the year so in that case we drive to Ramechhap and take flight to Lukla.

Day 03: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3435m)

Trek Distance :

9KM

Highest Altitude :

3410m

Trek Duration :

8-9 Hours

Meals :

AP

Difficulty: Moderate. Flats, downhill and uphill, a well-developed path

Activities: On our third day, we will have breakfast at the Lodge and then leave for Namche Bazaar which is the main trading center of Khumbu region and the gateway to Mt. Everest. Passing through the banks of Dudh Koshi river and beautiful pine forests, we will cross the Hillary Suspension Bridge. Overnight at Namche.

Highlights of the day :-

  • Alpine botanical Nursery
  • Hilary Bridge
  • Mt.Everest view point
  • Top Danda
  • Magical View
  • Pine Forest

Accommodation:  Basic Sherpa lodge

Day 04: Acclimatization in Namche Bazaar (3435m)

Trek Distance :

5 KM

Highest Altitude :

3880m

Trek Duration :

4 Hours

Meals :

AP

Difficulty: Moderate, flat and uphill

Activities: Breakfast at the lodge as usual and we will hike towards Everest viewpoint. This is the first day of acclimatization. So, adjust your body to the altitude. Take a day trip to Namche Bazaar climbing 300m to Khumjung village where you can see Hillary School, Sherpa museum, Buddhist monastery and back to Namche for sleep.

Highlights of the day 

  • Everest View Hotel
  • Syangboche Airport
  • National Park
  • Statue of Tenjing Norgey
  • Sherpa Museum

Accommodation: Basic Sherpa lodge

Day 05: Trek From Namche Bazaar to Tengboche (3890m)

Trek Distance :

9 KM

Highest Altitude :

3890m

Trek Duration :

8-9 hours

Meals :

AP

Difficulty: Moderate. Flat, downhill and uphill

Activities: On our fifth day, we will continue our trekking after having breakfast at the Lodge. Tengboche is our destination for today. We will pass through the stone staircases and reach Mongola pass from where the trial will begin. You will get to see a spectacular view of Mt. Ama Dablam, Mt. Thamserku and Mt. Khumbila along the journey. Take pictures of the panoramic views of the mountains and capture your moments. After reaching Tengboche, you can visit the largest monastery in the Khumbu region and take blessings for your safety and success for the journey.

Highlights of the day 

  • Phunke Thangna Suspension Bridge
  • Tenzing Torgey Memorial Stupa
  • Tengboche Monastery

Accommodation: Basic Sherpa lodge

Day 06: Trek From Tengboche to Dingboche (4400m)

Trek Distance :

11KM

Highest Altitude :

4400m

Trek Duration :

8-9Hour

Meals :

AP

Difficulty: Moderate. Gentle river bank trail and rocky uphill.

Activities: Breakfast at lodge and morning preparation for today’s trek. The trail follows stone steps and riverbanks as the previous day. On your way, you will get to see the lifestyle of the local people in a small village. Trekking is a bit difficult compared to the previous day but the breathtaking views of the mountains will keep you motivated to move further. After reaching Dingboche, you will notice changes in the landscapes. Dingboche is the only place in a region where barley is grown.

Highlights of the Day 

  • Pangboche Village
  • Magical Mountain View

 

Accommodation: Basic Teahouse

Day 07: Acclimatization at Dingboche

Trek Distance :

2 KM

Highest Altitude :

5100m

Trek Duration :

4 Hours

Meals :

AP

Difficulty: Moderate. Gentle river bank trail and rocky uphill.

Activities: This is our second day of acclimatization. You will trek through steep and rocky trails to allow yourself to acclimatize. Enjoy the spectacular views of the Himalayas at every turn with colorful prayer Flags at the viewpoint and take pictures. Then we will return back to Dingboche and have our dinner at the lodge where we’ll be spending the night.

Highlights of the day 

  • Nangatsang Hill
  • Breathtaking mountain view
  • Dingboche Village
  • 4410 Cafe

Accommodation: Basic Teahouse

Day 08: Trek From Dingbuche to Lobuche (4900m)

Trek Distance :

8 KM

Highest Altitude :

4900m

Trek Duration :

7 Hours

Meals :

AP

Difficulty: Hard. Uphill

Activities: We will continue our trek after having breakfast at the lodge. The trials are comparatively harder than the previous days. We will move uphill following Khumbu Glacier, Pumori, and surrounding mountains. Trekking starts getting difficult but the startling views of the mountains will motivate you to continue trekking and move further. Take rest after reaching Lobuche. Dinner and overnight at the Lodge.

Highlights of the day 

  • Joyful trail till Thukla
  • Alpinist Memorial Park at Thukla Pass
  • Acute climb to reach thukla

Accommodation: Basic tea house

Day 09: Trek from Lobuche to Gorkasep and Everest Base Camp (5364m) to Gorekshep (5180m)

Trek Distance :

11 KM

Highest Altitude :

5364m

Trek Duration :

8 Hours

Meals :

AP

Difficulty: Hard/strenuous. Rocky uphill and flat

Activities: The most awaited day of the whole journey is here. Today we will trek to Everest Base Camp. Breakfast at the lodge as usual and we’ll set off. The trial to Gorakshep is rocky uphill with a jaw-dropping surrounding view of Khumbu icefall, magnificent view of Pumori and beautiful mountains. From Gorak Shep, the trail becomes rough as you’ll pass through large rock, up and down. A few hours hike and Congratulations! You have made it to the base of Mt. Everest at the height of 5364m. Celebrate your achievement and take a lot of pictures of the panoramic view of the Mount massif and of yourself as well.

Then we will return back to Gorakshep and spend the night there.

Highlights of the day 

  • Khumbu Glacier
  • View Of Mt.Everest
  • Gorakshep Villag
  • Everest Base Camp
  • Khumbu Ice Fall

Accommodation: Basic Tea House

Day 10: Early Morning Trek from Gorekshep to Kalapathar (5545m) and Pheriche (4320m)

Trek Distance :

16KM

Highest Altitude :

5555m

Trek Duration :

8 Hour

Meals :

AP

Difficulty: Hard/moderate. Uphill and Downhill

Activities: Today we will wake up early in the morning at about  4:00 am and leave for Kalapatthar, a viewpoint of sunrise. The sunrise from between the Mount massif looks amazingly spectacular. Make sure you take a lot of pictures and time-lapse videos of the sunrise. You will also see breathtaking views of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Thamserku, Cho-yu, Ama Dablam, Pumori etc from Kalapatthar. Afterward, we will return to our lodge to have our breakfast and descend to Pheriche for today’s destination.

Accommodation: Basic tea House

Day 11: Trek From Phercihe to Namche (3435m)

Trek Distance :

19KM

Highest Altitude :

3435m

Trek Duration :

8-9 hours

Meals :

AP

Difficulty: Moderate.

Activities: Breakfast at the lodge as the usual and downward journey to Namche, a beautiful Colorful Sherpa village in the Everest region. Passing through the suspension bridges and small villages and hiking with gentle up and down hills, we will reach Namche Bazaar. You will see trekkers moving in the opposite direction and mountains you had seen on your ways to EBC like Ama Dablam, Thamserku, and Lhotse, etc. Celebrate your victory after reaching Namche Bazaar. Dinner and overnight at Namche.

Accommodation: Basic tea house

Day 12: Trek From Namche to Phadking and Lukla (2835m)

Trek Distance :

18KM

Highest Altitude :

3435m

Trek Duration :

8-9 Hour

Meals :

AP

Difficulty: Moderate.

Activities: Breakfast at the lodge and we will hike downwards to Phakding/Lukla. This is the last day of your trek and last night you’ll be spending on this Himalayan region.  You’ll cross several suspension bridges and pass through the bank of Dudh Koshi river till you arrive Phakding. From Phakding, ascend to Lukla after taking some rest. Get freshen up at your lodge and explore Lukla village.

Accommodation: Basic tea house

Day 13: Lukla to Kathmandu flight

Trek Duration :

35 Min Flight

Meals :

BB

Difficulty: Moderate.

Activities: On our thirteenth day, we will have our breakfast at the lodge and take a 45 min flight to Kathmandu. You can enjoy the same Himalaya views and scenery from above. Take some rest after reaching your hotel in Kathmandu and in the evening we will serve you a traditional Nepali dinner as a farewell. The dinner will be followed by a cultural dance.

Accommodation: Holy Himalaya or Similar Category

Day 14: Departure for your onward flight

Have your breakfast at the hotel and our private vehicle will drop you off at the airport to catch your flight. Make sure you have not left anything. Our tour operator will bid you goodbye in a traditional way. We are glad that you chose MFN to share your exciting journey with. We hope you are leaving with great memories. Safe flight!

What is included in Everest Base Camp Trek

  • Pickup and drop at Airport
  • Hotel stay in Kathmandu  (2 nights) as per itinerary
  • Full Board Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner) during the trekking period
  • Air fair for Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu
  • Best available accommodations during the trek
  • A government license holder guide
  • Porter to carry your baggage
  • Food, drinks, accommodation, insurance, salary, equipment, transportation and local tax
  • for guides and porters
  • Ground Transportation Charge as per itinerary
  • TIMS card(Trekker’s Information Management System)
  • First Aid Kit
  • Entry Fees wherever required
  • Trekking maps
  • Trekking Permits needed for Restricted Area Trekking
  • All government taxes and service charges
  • Certificate of Appreciation
  • Farewell dinner prior to departure

What is Excluded

  • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
  • Travel insurance
  • Nepal Entry Visa Fee
  • International Airfare and Airport Departure Tax
  • Tips for trekking staffs
  • Drinks (hot/soft/cold) and liquors
  • Personal shopping and laundry, Personal trekking equipment, Gifts, and souvenirs
  • All items not listed in Cost included the section

Notes: Costs are prone to change in itinerary. So costs will be recalculated if the trekking days get modified.

Trip Map

Packing Check List For Everest Base Camp Trek

Costume

  • Wind stopper
  • Moisture-wicking long-sleeve T-shirts (2)
  • Moisture-wicking Short Sleeve T-shirt (1)
  • Down Jacket
  • Fleece Pants
  • Trekking Pants (2)
  • Hiking shorts (1)
  • Water proof jacket with hood
  • Hiking socks (10)
  • Warm Thermal Socks (1)
  • Long underwear (2)
  • Underwear (10)
  • Hiking boots with ankle support
  • Sports shoes
  • Thin Glove
  • Down mittens
  • Sunglasses
  • Sun Hat
  • Neck Gaitor
  • Wool Hat (should Cover ear)
  • Sweatshirt
  • Sock Liners

Trekking Gear

  • Duffle bag (provide by Mount Face Nepal)
  • 30L Day bag for Day use
  • Rain covers for Day Bag
  • Water Bottles or hydration bladder
  • Sleeping Bag (Available for rental in Mount Face Nepal)
  • Headlamp with couple of extra batteries
  • Water purification tablet (Optional; if you don’t bring let us know prior trekking)
  • Hand warmers
  • Travel pillow(optional)
  • Camera with extra batteries and memory cards
  • Dry bag
  • Stuff sacks for dirty clothes /shoes
  • Small lock for duffle bag and day pack
  • Sleeping bag liner(optional)
  • Quick drying trekking towel

Food & Snacks

  • Energy bar that contains protein and carbohydrate)
  • Thermos
  • Re-hydration powder
  • Nuts for extra energy

Toiletries

  • Sun cream
  • Lip Balm with sunscreen
  • Toilet Paper
  • Moleskin , Medical tape , and /or duct tape for treating/preventing blisters
  • Advil or Ibuprofen
  • Diamox(for altitude sickness )
  • Personal prescriptions
  • Antibiotics (cipro for traveler’s diarrhea)
  • Anti-Chafe balm (e.g. Body Glide, to prevent chafing)
  • Diaper rash cream (can treat rashes or chaffing)
  • Soap
  • Deodorant
  • Toothbrush /toothpaste
  • Razor(as needed)
  • Shampoo
  • Wet wipes
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Feminine hygiene products (as needed)
  • Face lotion
  • Hairbrush
  • Hair ties
  • Earplugs (for sleeping)

Extra

  • Solar charger /Power Bank
  • Book
  • Journal /Pen
  • Playing Card

Document and cash

  • Passport
  • Nepali Money equivalent to $200-$300
  • Tavel insurance

 

What you need to know during Everest Base Camp Trekking ?

Walking on the Everest base Camp Trekking trail is an electrifying and audacious voyage for your lifetime. It is always needy to have a complete knowledge about the trip to make your journey a good memo for long time ahead and to prepare what you will face ahead in trip. In this part, we deliver comprehensive information regarding Everest Base Camp Trek.

What altitude you will gain during the Everest Base Camp Trekking?

Everest base camp is situated at an altitude of 5,364m (17,598feet) from sea level and it serve as a homages for all climber towards the summit of Mt.Everest. Surely, Everest Base Camp is a dream and final destination for all trekkers that dare to achieve however the highest section during this trek is Kalapatthar.

Kalapathar is located at an altitude of 5,555 meters (18,225 feet) near to Gorakshep village and it offers extra ordinary view of Mt. Everest along with Mt. Pumari, Mt.Amadablab, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Nuptse,Khumbu Glacier and many more neighboring peak. Kalapathar is a great location to paralyzing your eye with Mt. Everest during the Everest Base Camp trek.

What you can expect for accommodation during Everest Base Camp Trek?

Though out the time of Everest Base Camp trek, you will accommodate 2 nights at 3-star category hotel in Kathmandu whereas 11 nights at Guest Houses in the Trekking zone.

On The Other hand, Mount Face Nepal has Everest Base Camp Luxury trek package that cover better room and upgrade facilities both in City and Trekking Route.

Accommodation in Kathmandu during Everest Base Camp Trek.

On arrival in Tribhuban International Airport, our representative will transfer you to your reserved hotel located in heart of Touristic activities; Thamel area like Hotel Holy Himalaya, Hotel Jampa, etc.

Your Room includes twin-twin sharing/double accommodation with breakfast and water bottles. Every room has personal bathroom, TV, and enough depository room for your luggage when you are in trekking area.

Be sure that you can upgrade to single room or customized your stay to a 4- or 5-star hotel for more convenient with an additional charge. Around Thamel, there is huge option for restaurants, shops and trekking gear stores for your comfort.

Accommodation during Everest Base Camp Trek

Enroute to Everest Base Camp trekking, you will accommodate in local guest houses with less choice menu for food and beverage. Lukla, Phakding, Namche and Pangboche has a room with attached toilet but other than that place we hardly get room with attached toilet.  Even if they have attached toilet inside room, we wouldn’t use it due to frozen drainage in cold weather. Note That, Himalayan trekking route luxury is modest so be prepared for it.

For sure, if you want to upgrade your service, it is possible till Dingboche. Normally, every lodge dinning is cozy and well decorated with wooden table set. To warm up their dinning, they do have firewood Oven installed in center of dinning that provide enough heat to be warm.

Cost of permit During Everest Base Camp Trekking

Trekking Information Management System (TIMS) permit, the Sagarmatha National Park permit and the Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality entrance card are required permit for Everest Base Camp trek. Trek card is another newly introduced system in Everest region applied by Rural municipality to monitor trekkers. It is always for safety purpose of the trekkers in this route.

All these permits are inclusive with our package however for your information we have mentioned the breakdown of the entrance fee in Everest Base Camp Trekking route.

For SAARC Nation:

TIMS card: NPR600

Sagarmatha National Park: NRS 1,500

Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality Trek Card: NPR 2,000

For Foreign Nationals

TIMS card: NPR2,000

Sagarmatha National Park: NRS 3,000

Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality Trek Card: NPR 2,000

During Everest Base Camp Trek, you need to attend yourself to get trek card. If you want to know more about Trek Card, please

 How safe to step your foot on Everest Base Camp?

Everest base camp trekking trail is normally assumed as a safe trekking trail for trekkers who are in good health and determined to take the taste of real adventure. Mount Face Nepal has been arranging Everest Base Camp Trek for decades that includes various age range of trekkers from around the glove. We are proud of that we tasted success of 5 years old child and late 72s trekker.

What we have learnt from past decades is that anyone could experience a significant challenge cause by altitude even if they are physically fit. It is always hard to guess who and when will suffer from Altitude. As much as physical fitness is important during an adventure, mental preparedness has a great role to prevent the problem.

Getting the genuine trekking company and having well experience guide to assist on your adventure has a great success rate during Everest Base Camp Trek. For Sure, “Guide is like a backbone of the trek”.

As Everest Base Camp is set up at altitude of 5,364 meters above sea level, it always expected that you will need to climb high to reach your dream project. However, the trekking trail maintained very well to be reachable to individuals with a great determination and physical health.

Despite what we have explained that Mount Face Nepal always put safety on priority in any condition. To assure for your good health and safety, every guide on our hand has equipped with Oximeter and First Aid Box. Surely, every guide is updated with safety guidelines and certified with First AID training center. Also, they are positive in nature. Not only all this, we are always in service to support you and prevent to go more worst situation. Beside all of it, proper gear and additional oxygen support are also available at an extra cost.

We will provide a guide for less than 5 people and 1 porter for two trekkers. If there are more than 5 trekkers, we will send a guide and an assistance to make sure for your safe trek. Supporter or Porter will carry 30 kg altogether means 15Kg in each trekker. As much as we care our client, we care our Guide and porter as well. For sure, our payment to guide and porter is probably best in tourism industry and they all have travel insurance.

All of it, it is always better to understand that the real risk during the trip is erratic natural weather and hazard which is beyond our control. It is highly suggested to have travel insurance before on your journey.

 How to overcome altitude sickness during Everest Base Camp Trek?

Different trekkers have different experience about Altitude Sickness that may be life threatening or mild attack. You can find thousands and thousands article about altitude sickness with its consequences, prevention and treatment. We are sharing what we experienced for last decades. It is likely hard to say who and when will get altitude sickness but we can say that we can overcome its probable attack. Here are some tips to prevent altitude sickness during Everest Base Camp Trek.

  • Water is a heart for your trekking in Everest Base Camp Trek. Drink a sip of water every 20 Minutes. You may feel not thirsty but you have to drink it.
  • Do not Drink Alcohol at least first 48 hours after you arrive at an elevation above 8000 feet.
  • Climb less than 1600 feet per day after you reach at 9,000 feet.
  • Climb slow and gradually. Climbing slow and gradually means, you are acclimatizing yourself on the same time.
  • Don’t be open with open air that my create fever. Fever with cold is not a big problem but it is more difficult to recover.
  • Drink a lot of soup rather than solid and fried food during the trip. Garlic soup and Ginger lemon honey work well in altitude (it is our experience).
  • Don’t get really cold and hot shower during the trip, it is not problem for altitude but it may cause a headache and fever. (we recommend to wipe your body with warm water)
  • If your inner cloth is wet, change right after you have reached camp.
  • Have a day break once you reach around 3000 m and 4000m. That will help you to acclimatized body
  • If you are not tired, you better to do small hike near to your camp. That will help to make your sleep well. Climb high and sleep in low is the best way to acclimatized your body.
  • Read your body and act according to your brain.
  • Meditate and less talking can save your energy to reach your destination.
  • Medicines are available to overcome acute mountain sickness. Please kindly discuss with your Docter before you leave for adventure. Surely, our guide can suggest but they are not doctor.

What is the supreme time for Everest Base Camp Trek?

Everest base camp trekking is doable for every season. Each time of the season have own value and significance however Autumn and Spring is the best time of the year. Winter (December- February) offers peaceful atmosphere with chill weather, temperature could drop down to -20 degree C at high elevations. In this time, surely you will have chance to experience snow fall and might need proper gear. Morning will be clear sky and can have magical view around.

Spring (march-June) offers decorated landscape with blooming flower mainly Rhododendron in lower altitude and temperature will be mild with blue sky whereas Monsoon season (July-Mid-September) is cloudier with few trekkers and colorful monsoon flower add the beauty of the trek.

Autumn (end of September-November) is a famous for its pleasant weather condition with festive mode in Nepal. Most of the day, it will be clear weather so that higher chance to enjoy the nature. Autumn season is king of the season for many cases.

In sum up, Spring and autumn hold best for their pleasant conditions whereas the monsoon and winter deliver unique experience due to its weather condition.  Each season has own positive and negative aspect to take.

Flight access for Everest Base Camp Trek

One and only nearest airport on service to start the trekking towards Everest Base Camp is Tenzing Hilary Airport set up in at Lukla, a small town of Solukhumbu District with 527m runway. This airport is also known as the top five dangerous airport in the world which is located at altitude of 2,840m from sea level. Unpredictable weather condition, short runway, located in the lap of the mountain and technically difficult for go arounds makes it as the most dangerous airport in the world. Most of the time of year, flight leave towards lukla from Kathmandu only but in peak season it also operates from Manthali/Ramechhap to skip air traffic in Kathmandu.

Flight to Lukla from Ramechhap/manthali Airport.

In peak season (Autumn and Spring) most of the flight will operate via Manthali Airport located at altitude of 474m from sea level. This airport starts to serve from 1979 AD and continue till date. It is also one of the short runway airports with 530m runway distance. Manthali airport also acts as emergency landing airport located 140 KM south -east from Kathmandu. In the peak season, trekkers need to travel 4–5-hour drive to catch the flight towards Lukla. It takes approximately 15 to 20 min to reach Lukla airport from Manthali depend on aircraft.

Flight to Lukla from Manthali Airport

Instead of peak season, flight to lukla always operate from Tribhuvan International airport that takes 30-35 minutes to reach Lukla. Flight towards lukla always depend on unfavorable weather condition, air traffic, runway issues and geographical challenges. Flight delayed and cancellation is always expected in this sector. To make sure to complete the Everest base camp trek, it is always better to have an extra day in case of cancellation of flight.

Weight limit of bag during the Flight towards Lukla

Flight to Lukla operates with small aircraft that can carry only 14 to 18 people and certain weight depend on aircraft. 15 kg including duffle bag and hand bag is the maximum weight limit for lukla flight. If you have more than 15 KG, you may be allowed to take with an extra fee of USD 2 to USD 5 for each kilogram. In some cases, you may not able to take with enough payment as well. It is always better to stay on weight limit to avoid stress on airport. Drinking water bottle can take on your hand but walking stick must be taken in luggage not in hand bag.

Travel insurance for Everest Base Camp Trekking

Travel insurance is for your economic safety in hazardous condition. Never know what condition comes in front of us during adventurous journey. Make sure that your travel insurance will cover flight disruptions, accidents and emergency evacuations. To which agency you are doing the insurance it does not matter but always make sure that’s coverage.

As our previous client feedback these are more comfortable one:

  • Tugo, United Health Care, World Nomad and Blue cross for USA and Canada
  • Fast cover, Allianz Australia for Australia and New Zealand
  • World Nomad (Explore Plan Level 3) for Singapore
  • Europe Assistance, Austrian Alpine Club, Allianz Europe for Europe
  • ICICI Lombard for India

This is just a recommendation, please kindly contact these insurers directly to know more about their offering before making a deal.

Tipping tips for Everest Base Camp trekking

Tipping is not mandatory however it may motivate to do better work in coming future for all stakeholder of Everest Base Camp Trek. Guide, Porter, Driver, and Restaurant staff will be pleased to accept some gift from you. Your small kindness will send them home with happy face and positivity on ward. It is always confusion about the good tip for them, a good practice is to set aside 10% of your entire expenses during Everest Base Camp trek. For example, if you expense around $2000, each trekker should add $200 and divide it by a 60/40 ration between guide and porter. Surely, porter carry heavy load but guide has a key person in Everest Base Camp Trek.

It is all about suggestion, however tipping is always depended on your interest either 10% or more or less than it.

Phone and Electronic device charging condition in Everest Base Camp Trek

Solar energy and mini hydro power are key source of Electricity in Everest Base Camp trekking route.  To charge your Gadgets, it is always need to pay some amount except Lukla,Phakding and Namche Bazar. Depend on your electronic device and elevation of lodge, charging fee is vary between USD 2 to 10 USD.

It is always recommended to get two-pin (Type C) and Three-pIn (Type D) adapters for Everest Base Camp trail. Better is always bring handy solar panel to charge your device that minimize your expenses and stress not having battery on your device.

Use of Extra days in Nepal

Once you complete the journey of Himalya, you can explore other part of Nepal to know more about Nepal and its attributes. Trishuli River Rafting, Langtang Heli Sightseeing, Paragliding in Nepal, visiting world’s second tallest Bungy jump in Kushma, Local farm stay and Jungle Safari would be the best option you can choose to extend your journey of Nepal.

After traveling thousands of miles to arrive here, we highly suggest to taste more about Nepal and Nepalese culture with beautiful landscape around.

Food During Everest Base Camp Trekking

Local Lodge and guest house on the Mt. Everest base Camp trekking trail are well aware of the international policy for food preparation and hygienic product. Vegetable in the Everest Base Camp are often using locally produced vegetable that guarantee the freshness.

The main food while trekking is “Daal Bhat “– rice and lentils soup. Comparatively Dal Bhat is balanced input for Everest Base Camp Trek due to its side dishes. Along with Dal-Bhat, they do have huge option for lunch and dinner like noodle, Pasta, Sandwich, fried rice, soups and many more. If you want to taste pizza in the mountain, Firewood pizza at Namchebazar might be the best option.

Breakfast includes Bread, Eggs, porridge, Tibetan bread with jam and honey, Pancake and many more. Choose what you like most but you may need more protein.

Energy bar is always recommended during Everest Base Camp Trek.

Do you need physical training program for successful Everest Base Camp trek ?

Yes, you may need physical training coarse to make your body stronger enough to climb up to Everest Base Camp trek. To know your actual strength, it is always better to do training. Training will help you to motivate and make you physically and mentally fit for trek. It will improve gradually, don’t give up your training session.

Weekly uphill hikes, gym workouts, running and different cardio activities are main activities to improve stamina and endurance. As physical exercise has great role to improve your stamina, Yoga and meditation provides mental strengthens for individuals.

While doing Physical and mental training course, be careful what kind of food you are having during training. Balanced nutrition with complex carbs and protein is much needed while preparing for Everest Base Camp Trekking.

Everest Base Camp Trek Cost

Mount Everest base camp trekking cost differ based on individuals demand and the duration of the trek. A google and social media will navigate cost ranging from $800 to $5000 for base Camp trek.

We offer $1499 for Everest Base Camp Trekking including accommodation, transportation, permits, guides, porter, food and flight ticket. For sure, prize depend on size of group and what kind of services you look for.

We are pretty expensive than other but we don’t compromise to provide services and pay to staff.

 

 

 

 

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How high is Everest base camp trek?
17,598 feet (5,364) above sea level
How difficult/challenging is this trek?
Considered challenging due to its altitude and long duration.
How far/long does it take reach Everest base camp trek?
Trek typically takes 12-14 days, including acclimatization days and travel time from Kathmandu.
What is the best time to trek to Everest Base Camp trek?
During spring season (March-May) and post monsoon (September-November)
Do I need to be experienced trekker?
While prior trekking experience is helpful, it is not mandatory. Proper physical preparation and acclimatization are key.
What kind of permits are required?
Sagarmatha National Park and Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality Fee
Is it necessary to use a guide or porter?
While not mandatory, using a guide or porter is highly recommended for safety, navigation, and carrying gear.
What are the accommodation options?
Accommodation is typically in a teahouse or lodges along the route, which provide basic amenities. However, luxury is available on your Demand till Dingboche.
How can I deal with altitude sickness?
Acclimatization, staying hydrated, and ascending slowly are crucial. Familiarize yourself with the symptoms and consult with your guide or a medical professional if needed.
Is there internet and mobile connectivity on the trek?
Limited internet and mobile coverage are available in certain areas, but connectivity can be intermittent and slower than in urban areas.
What is the cost of trek?
Cost varies depending on the factors like the trekking company, duration, and inclusions. Except to spend on permits, accommodations, meals, and guide/porter fees.
Are there any environmental considerations?
Yes, trekkers are encouraged to follow eco-friendly practices, such as minimizing waste and respecting local guidelines to preserve the environment.
What is Everest Base Camp trek?
It is a popular trekking route in the Khumbu region of Nepal, leading to the base camp of Mount Everest, the highest peak in the world.
What should I pack for the trek?
Essential items include warm clothing, a good quality sleeping bag, trekking poles, a daypack, and personal items. A detailed packing list can be provided by your trekking company.
How do you prepare for Everest Base Camp trekking?
Your endurance training and leg strength must be your top priority. Build from 3 hour to 6-hour hikes with elevation up and down is extremely important. You can train with biking, swimming and weights.
What is the last stop before Everest Base Camp?
Gorakshep Village is the last stop before reach at Everest Base Camp.
How much money is needed for Everest Base Camp trek?
It may cost anywhere from $ 1,200 to $5,000 on an average. It always depend on what kind of services you have chosen.
How many steps are there in Everest Base Camp?
Over 32,000 on the step counter, 124 kilometers, over 5000 altitude and temperatures will be below zero.
How busy is Everest Base Camp?
As many as 30,000 to 40,000 people trek to Everest Base Camp each year. During peal seasons , as many as 500 individuals can set out on the trek route each day.
How risky is Everest Base Camp Trek?
The Everest Base Camp is well established, safe trek that poses little risk to the average trekker who follows all preventive guidelines.
Can a beginner climb Everest Base Camp?
Yes, Everest Base Camp can be for beginners, but with a caveat. It’s not a walk in the park, and you will need to prepare physically and mentally.
What level of difficulty is Everest Base Camp?
The difficulty level of Everest Base Camp is moderate,
How fast can you can get to Everest Base Camp?
The standard trek from Lukla to Everest Base Camp and back typically takes 12 to 14 days. This includes acclimatization days to help your body adjust to the altitude.
Is it safe to trek to Everest Base camp?
In comparison to climbing Everest, the Everest Base Camp Trek is extremely safe.
Is it worth doing Everest Base Camp?
First and foremost, this is a great, classic bucker list trek and deservedly so. For anything of this nature to be worth it, the scenery is stunning and Everest’s lofty summit can be seen for much of it, but not all.

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