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Everest Base Camp Trek

The Everest Base Camp Trek is an iconic adventure that leads you to the foot of the world's highest mountain, Mount Everest. Starting from Lukla, it winds through Sherpa villages, lush forests, and rugged trails. Along the way, enjoy breathtaking views of Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, and Ama Dablam. Visit landmarks like Namche Bazaar and Tengboche Monastery. Experience the warm hospitality of the Sherpa people and immerse yourself in the beauty of the Himalayas. It's a challenging yet rewarding journey, offering a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to witness the majesty of Everest up close.
Max. Altitude: 5,643 m (18,514 ft)
Group size: 1-14
Duration: 14 Days
Meals: Full Board on trekking
Best Time for Visit: April-June & September-November
Activity: Tea House Trekking
Difficulty: strenuous
Accommodation: AT hotels and tea houses during treks.
Region: Everest Region
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Highlights

  • Panoramic Views of Mount Everest The primary highlight is the stunning aerial views of Mount Everest, the world’s highest peak, along with neighboring peaks like Lhotse, Nuptse, and Makalu.
  • Scenic : Glaciers and Icefalls You’ll see the Khumbu Glacier and the surrounding icefalls, which are impressive and majestic from above.
  • Base Camp Landing: Some tours offer a brief landing at Everest Base Camp or at a nearby viewpoint. This gives you a chance to stand in awe of the world-famous climbing site.
  • Everest View Hotel Depending on your tour, you might land at a viewpoint like the Everest View Hotel, offering breathtaking views of Everest and the surrounding peaks.
  • Cultural Insights :The flight might pass over traditional Sherpa villages, allowing you to glimpse the unique architecture and lifestyle of the region.
  • Sunrise and Sunset : Views Early morning or late afternoon tours can provide stunning sunrise or sunset views over the Himalayas.
  • Everest Summit: The flight route may offer views of the summit of Everest, providing a sense of the peak’s towering presence.
  • Diverse Terrain : The contrast between the rugged high-altitude terrain and the lush lower valleys is visible from the air, showcasing the diverse landscapes of the region.

Overview

The Everest Base Camp Trek offers an extraordinary adventure to the foot of the world’s highest peak, Mt. Everest (8,848 meters). Along the way, you’ll enjoy stunning views of the Khumbu Ice Falls and surrounding glaciers.

As you trek, stay in cozy lodges with breathtaking vistas of iconic peaks like Mt. Lhotse (8,516 meters), Mt. Nuptse (7,855 meters), and Amadablam (6,812 meters). You’ll also see Kangtenga, Tharmarserku, Kwangde, Kusum Kanguru, and the sacred Mt. Khumbi-la.

This trek immerses you in the rich Buddhist culture and traditions of the Sherpa people. Pass through vibrant Sherpa villages such as Lukla, Phakding, Monjo, Namche Bazaar, Khumjung, Khunde, Thame, Thyangboche, Pangboche, and Phortse. Traditionally, the Sherpa economy relied on trade and livestock, but tourism now plays a major role.

Begin the adventure with a scenic flight from Kathmandu to Lukla. Trek along the Dudh Kosi River through Sherpa villages, then enter Sagarmatha National Park at Monjo. This UNESCO World Heritage Site, established in 1979, covers 1,148 square kilometers and features rich alpine vegetation and wildlife like the Himalayan Thar, Musk Deer, and Danphe pheasant.

Sherpa culture, rooted in Tibetan Buddhist traditions, shines through in colorful prayer flags, ancient monasteries, and chortens. Locals practice age-old customs and celebrate festivals like Losar and Dumje. Their warm hospitality welcomes you in cozy tea houses and lodges, reflecting their blend of spirituality, hospitality, and resilience.

After entering the park, ascend to Namche Bazaar, a lively town perfect for acclimatization. Explore its lodges, restaurants, bakeries, pubs, cyber cafés, banks, and shops. Continue the trek with spectacular views of Everest and Amadablam, reaching the scenic Thyangboche Monastery before arriving at the awe-inspiring Everest Base Camp.

At Base Camp, marvel at the dramatic Khumbu Ice Falls and surrounding peaks. The trek culminates with a climb to Kalapathar (5,545 meters) for close-up views of Everest. Finally, retrace your steps back to Lukla for the flight to Kathmandu, completing an unforgettable adventure.

Itinerary

On reaching Kathmandu airport meet the guide and staff for the transfer to respective hotels around the Thamel area, with rendezvous with other members of the group for orientation and briefing with welcome dinner at authentic Nepali dinner.

Morning depart from the hotel to Kathmandu domestic airport for exciting and scenic flight of 35 minutes to land at Lukla, a Sherpa town where all treks and adventure starts and ends around Everest and high Khumbu region.

From Lukla, a gradual walk begins with short downs and ups and then on winding trail past nice farm villages of Sherpa enriched with Buddhism religion and culture as you encounter rows of Mani (prayer)monuments and large spinning bells.

Slowly our pleasant first day walks completes reaching at Phakding a moderate size village with many good lodges for overnight stay nearby glacial Dudh Kosi River.

  Elevation Gain : 1470m/4822.835ft
  Elevation Loss : 170m/557.743ft
  Trekking Distance : 8 km
  Trekking Duration : 3hrs

Today walk leads to famous Namche Bazaar where altitude gains as walk progress, morning walk starts following the river and crossing several times to reach at Monjo village near Sagarmatha National Park entrance, from here walking on river valley and gorge covered within nice woodland of tall rhododendron-pines and fir trees.

After crossing a high last bridge with few hours climb to Namche Bazaar with stunning views of Everest-Lhotse and Kongde peaks.

Namche Bazaar at 4,440 m high an ideal place for rest day to acclimatize, the main town / village of Khumbu where colorful and exciting Saturday market takes place once a week.

  Elevation Gain : 790m/2591.86ft
  Trekking Distance : 9 km
  Trekking Duration : 6 hrs.

Rest day for acclimatization before heading to higher terrain, morning after breakfast with options for hike to Everest View Hotel or walk on top of Namche, where you can catch super landscapes scenery with Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Amadablam with series of high peaks, here enjoy visiting National Park Museum which provides you much information of Khumbu region, Sherpa history-culture-flora and fauna including detail on mountaineering.

Enjoying pleasant time at Namche, morning walk leads to scenic and gradual walks overlooking Everest and other giant peaks, as our route leads downhill to Imjatse river at Phunki Tenga, a small place with few lodges an ideal spot for refreshing break or lunch stop.

Afternoon walk leads uphill into enchanting alpine forest to reach a beautiful surrounding at
Thyangboche Monastery offering grand panorama of mountains with Everest and Amadablam at close distance, here with time for tour into monastery and witness monks and priest on
prayer.

Tengboche also holds a ‘Mani-Rimdu’ a colorful religious festival where monks with mask dancing wading evil spirits which falls in the month of October as per Buddhist lunar calendar.

  Elevation Gain : 427m/1400.92ft
  Trekking Distance : 6.8 km
  Trekking Duration : 5 hrs.

Morning catching super views of high peaks with Everest, our route descends into forested areas reaching a metal bridge, from here a slow climb encountering mani (prayer) walls along the walks to Pangboche village, this is a last Sherpa permanent village on route to Everest base camp.

From here walk leads on barren and arid country where tree lines drops for small bushes of juniper and dwarf rhododendron (azalea).

Walk leads uphill into a river gorge and then finally opens up into a wide glacial valley on reaching Dingboche with many good lodges around facing views of Imjatse or Island peaks towards east.

  Elevation Gain : 543m/1781.5ft
  Elevation Loss : 510m/1673.23ft
  Trekking Distance : 14km
  Trekking Duration : 6hrs.

Another good rest day for acclimatization as elevation gets higher, Dingboche a fine place for leisure hike and walks around where a climb up to a hill offers tremendous scenery of peaks with Mt. Makalu towards east horizon. Enjoying scenic excursion with afternoon free to catch up with your dairy and relax marveling the views of Amadablam North Face with other giant mountains.

From Dingboche walk climbs to a ridge marked with prayer flags and Stupas, then walking on nice gradual uphill facing marvelous scenery to reach at a small place in Thugla where Khumbu glaciers melts into a torrential river.

A perfect place for rest and lunch stop, where afternoon walks leads to a steep climb at Thugla hill a place with memorials of unfortunate climbers who died on climbs around mountains of Khumbu and Everest.

Walk continues for another few hours on nice gradual up to Lobuche for overnight stop, a place with several nice lodges with views of Nuptse and Lobuche peaks.

  Elevation Gain : 1030/3379.265ft
  Trekking Distance : 8 km
  Trekking Duration : 5 hrs.

Today a great walk towards our main highlight and final destinations to reach Everest Base Camp, as morning walk leads on open wide valley with slow climb to reach above Khumbu glaciers, walking past moraine dunes reaching at Gorakshep, a place with few lodges on the junction of Everest base camp and Kalapatthar route.

Gorakshep was a base camp of Everest expeditions in early 1950’s to late 1970’s before the route was made further away to present base camp.

From Gorakshep few hours walk over moraine and glacier to reach our ultimate destination at base camp with sweeping views of giant peaks of Nuptse-Lo la, Nuptse with notorious huge Khumbu Ice Falls and glaciers.

In high mountaineering season this place will be active with climbers and crews with many camps set on top of moraine and glaciers.

After a grand time then head back to Gorakshep for highest overnight stop of the adventure with fantastic memories of the day walks to Everest base camp.

  Elevation Gain : 234m/767.717ft
  Elevation Loss : 200m/656.168ft
  Trekking Distance : 17 km
  Trekking Duration : 6 hrs.

Morning climb to Kalapatthar above 5,545 m, the highest point of the trek offering incredible panorama of mountains with Everest at stone throw distance.

With amazing time on top head back to Gorakshep for breakfast and continue trek downhill past Lobuche and Thugla, where walk leads to windy Pheriche valley with many good lodges with time for lunch and overnight stop in Pheriche.

  Elevation Gain : 381m/1250 ft
  Elevation Loss : 1275m/4183.071ft
  Trekking Distance : 10 km
  Trekking Duration : 6 hrs.

After Pheriche walk leads down with short climb and then a long descend to reach Pangboche village with unique views of Amadablam at close distance.

From Pangboche walk downhill to cross a bridge over Imjatse Rive and then an hour climb to Thyangboche Monastery within green vegetation and tree lines, with time here to relax and enjoy the scenic views, and then head downhill to Phunki Tenga with climb for an hour to reach a small place at Kyanjinma route Namche, a pleasant peaceful spot facing views of Everest-Ama Dablam and Tharmasarku with other range of peaks.

Here chances of spotting some wild-life like musk deer, herd of Himalayan Thar and pheasant Danfe (national bird of Nepal).

After a refreshing stop with super views of Everest and adjoining peaks, a nice walk leads you at Namche for overnight stop.

  Elevation Loss : 830m/2723.1ft
  Trekking Distance : 19km
  Trekking Duration : 6-8 hrs

Our last day walk of the adventure where trek follows on the same trail back to Lukla past Monjo, Phakding and Ghat villages crossing few times over Dudh Kosi, with last final climb to reach Lukla town for last overnight stop around high scenic Khumbu and Everest region.

  Elevation Loss : 580m/1902.89ft
  Trekking Distance : 18km
  Trekking Duration : 6 hrs

Morning transfer to Lukla Tenzing and Hillary airport for sweeping short flight to Kathmandu facing scenic views of mountains, green scenery of hills and farm fields with nice villages and towns as flight lands at Kathmandu airport and then back to your hotel, with free afternoon to relax of great memorable adventure on Everest Base Camp Trekking.

Last day in Nepal after a wonderful experience and adventure on Everest Base Camp trekking with great service of Lasso Adventure, and as per your international flight then transfer to Kathmandu international airport for homeward bound or to your respective destinations.

Includes

  • Hotel in Kathmandu, inclusive breakfast at 3 stars level (1 night- Before trekking and 1 night after trekking).
  • Meals 3 times a day (Breakfast, lunch, and dinner) during the trekking for you. (Sample of trekking Menu)
  • Trekking Permits: TIMS Card: Trekkers’ Information Management System card. Sagarmatha National Park Permit: Required for trekking in the Everest region.
  • Guide and Porter Services: Experienced Guide: A licensed, English-speaking guide. Porter: Services of a porter to carry your main trekking bag (weight limits apply).
  • Transportation: Kathmandu to Lukla: Round-trip flight from Kathmandu to Lukla (or land transport if applicable). Airport Transfers: Transfers to and from the airport in Kathmandu.
  • Medical Kit: Basic medical kit for emergencies during the trek.
  • Oxygen Cylinder: Emergency oxygen and first-aid supplies for high-altitude issues.
  • Local Taxes and Service Charges: Taxes and service charges related to your trek.
  • Pasang Lamu rural municipality entry permit.
  • Farewell, dinner in Kathmandu.

Excludes

  • Meals in Kathmandu: Meals in Kathmandu (other than those included) are typically not covered.
  • Personal Expenses: Costs for items such as souvenirs, snacks, and drinks outside of regular meals.
  • Travel Insurance: Comprehensive travel insurance (including coverage for trekking and high-altitude conditions) is generally not included. You will need to arrange this separately.
  • Visa Fees: Nepal visa fees are not included and need to be arranged independently.
  • Additional Activities: Optional activities or excursions not part of the standard trek itinerary are generally not included.
  • Tips and Gratuities: Tips for the guide, porter, and other staff are not included and are expected to be provided at your discretion.
  • Personal Equipment: Trekking gear, such as boots, sleeping bags, and trekking poles, are usually not included and need to be arranged on your own.
  • Emergency Evacuation Costs: Costs related to emergency evacuation (if necessary) are typically not included and should be covered by your travel insurance.

Equipment

In addition to making trekking more enjoyable, having the appropriate gear guarantees your safety and readiness for a range of situations. Regardless of skill level, every hiker has to invest in high-quality equipment and understand how to utilize it properly. A delightful journey can differ from a difficult ordeal depending on the level of planning and equipment used. Please make your selections of the necessary equipment from the list below.

  Clothing

  • Down Or Fiber Filled Waterproof Jacket And Trousers
  • Fleece Jacket Or Pullover
  • Warm Cotton Trousers
  • Shirts And T-Shirts
  • Lightweight Cotton Long Pants
  • Sun Hat Or Scarf
  • Woolen Hat
  • Sunglasses
  • Raincoat

  Footwear

  • Trekking Boot
  • Thick Socks
  • Light Socks
  • Camp Shoes
  • Sandals

  Other Equipments

  • Sleeping Bag(4seasons)
  • Down Jacket
  • Daypack
  • Water Bottle
  • Sun Cream, Sunglasses

  Optional

  • Insect Repellent
  • Laundry Soap
  • Plasters
  • Cards And Personal Medical Kit
  • Toilet Articles
  • Pocketknife
  • Binoculars
  • Notebook & Pen
  • Towel
  • Camera
  • Toilet Roll
  • Sewing Kit
  • Film

frequently asked question for Everest Base Camp Trek.

The Everest Base Camp Trek is located in the Khumbu region of Nepal, with the trek starting from Lukla.

The trek typically takes about 12 to 14 days to complete, depending on the itinerary and acclimatization needs.

The best times for the EBC trek are pre-monsoon (March to May) and post-monsoon (late September to November) when the weather is stable and the skies are clear.

The Everest Base Camp Trek is considered a strenuous trek due to the high altitude and long duration. It requires a good level of fitness and stamina.

The highest point is Kala Patthar at 5,545 meters (18,192 feet), which offers a panoramic view of Mount Everest. Everest Base Camp itself is at 5,364 meters (17,598 feet).

While it is possible to trek independently, hiring a guide is highly recommended for safety, local knowledge, and enhancing the trekking experience.

Essential gear includes sturdy trekking boots, warm clothing (layers), a down jacket, a rain jacket, a sleeping bag suitable for cold temperatures, trekking poles, a hat, gloves, sunglasses, sunscreen, a water bottle, and a backpack.

Yes, trekkers need two permits: the Sagarmatha National Park Entry Permit and the Trekkers’ Information Management System (TIMS) card.

Accommodation on the EBC trek consists mainly of teahouses, which are simple lodges providing basic facilities such as a bed, meals, and sometimes hot showers.

Teahouses offer a variety of meals, including traditional Nepali dishes like dal bhat (lentil soup with rice), as well as international options such as pasta, noodles, pancakes, and omelets.

Yes, altitude sickness is a significant concern due to the high elevations. It is crucial to acclimatize properly, stay hydrated, and be aware of the symptoms of altitude sickness.

Medical facilities are limited along the trek. Some villages have basic medical posts, but for serious health issues, evacuation to Kathmandu may be necessary. It is advisable to carry a basic first aid kit and any necessary medications.

Internet and phone connectivity can be limited. Some teahouses offer Wi-Fi, but it may not be reliable. Mobile phone coverage is available in some areas, but it is best to inform family and friends of limited communication availability before starting the trek.

Most trekkers fly from Kathmandu to Lukla, which is the starting point of the trek. Flights are weather-dependent, so it is advisable to have some flexibility in your schedule.

Yes, it is highly recommended to have travel insurance that covers high-altitude trekking and emergency evacuation.

If you have any more specific questions or need further details, feel free to ask!

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