Everest Base Camp Trek

Duration

18 days

Elevation

5,554m

Cost

$4,100 USD

(includes helicopter transport)

About your adventure

There’s perhaps no feeling quite like reaching Everest Base Camp, standing at the feet of the most majestic and powerful mountains in the world. This is just one of the highlights of this trip; you’ll immerse yourself in the rich Sherpa culture, trek through the quaint Khumbu Valley villages, and enjoy the very best of local food prepared by our lifelong friends. The experiences of a trek to Everest Base Camp won’t just uplift and enlighten you during the trip – they’ll be ingrained in you forever.

  • Day 1-3 Kathmandu – Phakdingma

    After touching down at Kathmandu airport, you’ll be greeted by one of our team and taken to your accommodation. You’ll have a full day to explore the busy city of Kathmandu the next day, before an early morning helicopter flight to Lukla on day three. Our first day trekking is slow and steady from Lukla to soak in picturesque landscape and rich culture, before we stop for a nourishing meal and restful night's sleep in Phakdingma.

    Day 4-6 Phakdingma – Namche

    Our day starts with a moderate incline up the famous Namche hill, where you’ll admire views of Chomolungma (Mt Everest) for the first time. We spend two nights in Namche, serving a rest and acclimatisation day with a trek to Tenzing Norgay’s statue, with enough time to soak up all that this beautiful village has to offer – local food, shopping, and of course taking in the incomparable sights.

    Day 7-8 Namche – Deboche

    This is where we veer off the normal route, and may quite likely be the only trekkers on the trail to Khunde. Today’s lunch stop is a home cooked meal in the home of one of our great Sherpa friends, before we make our way down the valley to the night’s accommodation. Khunde to Deboche involves another short incline and more enchanting views, with an opportunity to explore the Tangboche Monastery at the top of the hill.

    Day 9-11 Deboche – Dingboche

    Deboche to Pangboche is a strategic gentle walk that immerses you with local life, and we’ll hopefully see some of Nepal’s native animals such as the Himalayan Thar. From Pangboche, we trek to Dingboche – a quiet village in the mountains which is perfect for a rest day. You’ll be asked to join an acclimatisation day walk to Chakung, where we will stop for lunch before returning to Dingboche for another night.

    Day 12-13 Dingboche – Lobuche

    This is one of our favourite days. You’ll start to feel every breath as we gain altitude towards EBC, which can be challenging, but immensely rewarding. A few rest stops at local tea houses break up the day’s trek, before we arrive in Lobuche for the night.

    Day 14-15 Lobuche – Gorakshep

    The following day requires an early start, as this day could potentially be our window to make it to EBC. We will trek to Gorakshep, where we stop for lunch and drop off any equipment we don’t need for the trek to EBC. Around 3 hours later you will arrive at one of the most beautiful and iconic destinations in the world – Everest Base Camp. We will return to Gorakshep for the night.

    Day 16-17 Gorakshep – Pheriche

    On our last day at altitude, we trek to Kala Pathar – the highest you will go on this trek at an altitude of 5,550m, and potentially the best views you can get of Everest. We then trek to the beautiful village of Pheriche where you will be welcomed with hot tea and amazing local food.

    Day 18-20 Periche – Kathmandu

    Our trek back to Lukla spans 3 days and involves stopovers in Pangboche, Namche and Phakdingma. We will have our final night in the mountains in Lukla, before flying back to Kathmandu by helicopter.

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    April/May (actual dates TBC)

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  • Day 1 – Arrive in Kathmandu

    Day 2 – Seightseeing around Kathmandu

    Day 3 – Fly to Lukla via helicopter - Trek to Phakdingma 2,900m

    Day 4 – Phakdingma to Namche 3,440m

    Day 5 – Namche (rest day) 3,440m

    Day 6 – Namche to Khunde 3,840m

    Day 7 – Khunde to Deboche 3,850m

    Day 8 – Deboche to Pangboche 4,200m

    Day 9 – Pangboche to Dingboche 4,400m

    Day 10 – Rest day/acclimatization walk 4,900m

    Day 11 –Dingboche to Lobuche 4,900m

    Day 12 – Lobuche to EBC. Stay at Gorakshep 5,300m

    Day 13 – Gorakshep to Kalapathar 5,600m. Trek down to Pheriche

    Day 14 – Pheriche to Pangboche

    Day 15 – Pangboche to Namche

    Day 16 – Namche to Phakding

    Day 17 –Phakding to Lukla

    Day 18 – Fly to Kathmandu

    Day 19 – Departure from Kathmandu

  • During your nights in Kathmandu you will be staying in 3.5 - 4 star accommodation. Our accommodation pre trek is located in Thamel. There is plenty to see in Thamel and is the perfect hub to purchase any extra items for your trek.

    During your trek you will be staying in the best accommodation available on a shared room basis.

  • Breakfast, lunch and dinner along with filtered water is provided throughout the duration of your trek. Because we stay at the best accommodation available during your trek the quality of food is above standard.

    Everest treks does not purchase plastic bottled water. Pollution is still an issue in Nepal so we do our best to leave nothing behind. We encourage our trekkers to do the same.

    Please note that lunch and dinner is not provided during your time in Kathmandu.

    • Airport pickup and drop off

    • Breakfast, lunch and dinner during the trek

    • Accomodation in Kathmandu

    • All accommodation during trek

    • All necessary permits

    • Air transport to and from Lukla

    • Payment for Porter

    • Medical supplies

    • All applicable taxes and service charges

    • Nepal entry visa fee. We will advise you how to obtain this before your arrival

    • International airfare to and from Kathmandu

    • Charges incurred as a result of delays or itinerary changes beyond the control of Everest Treks. Travel insurance is compulsory

    • Your Travel and rescue insurance

    • Excess baggage charges. This includes extra baggage for Porters. We treat our Porters with upmost respect and it will be up to your Everest treks guide to determine whether your required to pay for an extra porter to share the load.

    • Personal expenses: Laundry, charging electronics, hot shower, alcohol, purchase of bottled water,

    • Personal clothing and equipment

    • Personal snacks throughout the trek

  • If you would like to add to your adventure then please let us know. We have many options that include :

    • 4 - 5 star accommodation in Kathmandu

    • Chitwan jungle experience

    • Extended stay in Kathmandu

    If you have any specific requesets please let us know.

  • Our treks require you be of a moderate fitness level. If you have any questions or want a training guide for your trek then please let us know.

  • Please note that the total cost of your trek may change due to reasons beyond the control of Everest Treks. This includes increase in flight costs and accommodation ect. We will give you plenty of notice before your trip if there are any additional costs.

  • Travel insurance is compulsory for your Everest Treks trip.

    Please ensure you purchase travel insurance that includes high altitude rescue as an emergency evacuation can be extremely costly.

Everest Treks has guided more people through this route than any other non Sherpa. We have taken 35 years worth of trips and hand picked the best parts to create something special and unique.

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