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15 Days Everest Base Camp Trek
Duration
14 Days
Destination
Everest Base Camp
Difficulty
Medium
Max. Altitude
5,555 m/18,225 ft
Accomodation
Tea House & Hotel
Activity
Trekking and Hiking
Meals
All Included in Package
Start/End Point
Kathmandu
EBC Trek Highlights
- Embark on a journey to the base of mighty Mt. Everest – Everest Base Camp.
- Captivating aerial views of the Himalayas en route to Lukla.
- Experience the wilderness of Sagarmatha National Park.
- Discover Namche Bazaar, the gateway and cultural heart of the Everest region.
- Immerse in the lively culture and tradition of the Sherpa community.
- Great perspectives of the mountain range from the highest-placed hotel – Hotel Everest View.
- Visit the oldest monastery in the Everest region, Tengboche Monastery.
- Get a glimpse of the Khumbu glacier and Khumbu icefall.
- Picturesque trek to Kala Patthar (5,555 m) and Nangkartshang Peak (5,083 m).
- Spectacular views of Mt. Everest, Ama Dablam, Lhotse, Nuptse, Thamserku, Cho Oyu, and many more.
Everest Base Camp Trek Overview
The Everest Base Camp trek combines the convenience of well-maintained paths with the raw beauty of the Himalayas. The Everest region, located in the lap of the mighty Himalayas, is recognized for its beautiful scenery and welcoming Sherpa people. This adventure not only brings you to the base of the world’s highest peak but also immerses you in the rich culture and traditions of Nepal.
The 14 day Everest Base Camp trek will take you to a height of roughly 5,364 meters. It provides panoramic views of many 8,000-meter-high summits. You can witness the incredible view of Pumori, Lhotse, Nuptse, Lobuche, and other peaks, as well as the iconic Mt Everest itself.
The EBC trek journey begins with a breathtaking 35-minute flight from Kathmandu to Lukla in the month of (January, February, June, July, August and December) or a 20 minutes flight from Manthali/Ramechhap to Lukla including a 5 to 6 hours drive from Kathmandu to Manthali in the month of March, April, May, October and November.
The Mount Everest Base Camp trek begins and ends in Lukla. The journey starts along the Dudh Koshi River’s bank, passing through the Sagarmatha National Park on the way to Namche Bazaar. Namche is the main trading point in the Everest region, also popularly known as an acclimatization destination for Everest region treks.
The walk is challenging, but the beautiful scenery of verdant forests, farmland, hills, and mountains will inspire you to keep going. We will depart Namche Bazaar after a day of acclimatization and continue our trek to Tengboche.
Upon arriving, we visit the renowned Tengboche Monastery. We will continue our walk to Dingboche and eventually to Lobuche from here. During the hike, you will be able to see Lhotse, Nuptse, Makalu, Cho Oyu, Ama Dablam, and many more peaks.
Continuing the journey, we hike to Gorak Shep and walk alongside the Khumbu Glacier until we reach mount Everest base camp. The Khumbu Glacier, the world’s deepest glacier, can also be seen from the Everest base camp. We then return to Gorak Shep to spend the night.
The following day, we hike up Kala Patthar, where we can see the sunrise over Mt. Everest and other peaks. After observing the scenery for a while, we return to Gorak Shep before descending to Pheriche Village.
We retrace our steps to Tengboche, passing through the lush forests of rhododendron and juniper, and continue to Namche. Once in Lukla, a flight back to Kathmandu concludes the EBC trek in Nepal.
Everest Base Camp Trek Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel
Upon your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, one of our representatives will warmly welcome you. You’ll be escorted to your hotel in our private tourist vehicle.
During the pre-trip meeting, you’ll have the opportunity to meet your trip guide and address any questions or concerns you may have about your upcoming mountain trekking adventure with one of our team members.
Max. Altitude: Kathmandu (1,400 m / 4,593 ft)
Overnight in Kathmandu
Meals not included
Note: The pre-trip meeting will be held either at our office or at your hotel, depending on your arrival time and group size. Please be sure to bring a passport-sized photo, a readable copy of your travel insurance policy, and your original passport to the meeting.
These documents are required to obtain trekking permits and complete related documentation for the trek. Additionally, settle the remaining balance of your invoice and sign the legally binding trip form and non-liability disclaimer.
Day 02: Fly to Lukla from Kathmandu or drive to Manthali/Ramechhap & flight to Lukla and then trek to Phakding
Manthali to Lukla Flight (March, April, May, September, October and November)
During peak seasons, such as March, April, May, September, October and November the flight to Lukla will be operated from Ramechhap/Manthali due to air traffic expansion. The Manthali/Ramechhap airport is about a 5 to 6 hours drive away from Kathmandu.
On this day, we wake up between 1:00 AM and 3:00 AM, take an escorted shuttle to Manthali Airport in a shared tourist vehicle, and board a 20-minute flight to Lukla.
Kathmandu to Lukla Flight (January, February, June, July, August and December)
The flight to Lukla is typically operated from Kathmandu during nonpeak seasons, which include January, February, June, July, August and December. Please be aware that the decision regarding the operation of flights solely depends on the airline and is influenced by the volume of travelers during a specific month. On this day, we wake up between 5:00 AM and 6:00 AM. Our staff will escort you to the domestic airport terminal in Kathmandu, where you will board a 35-minute flight to Lukla.
Helicopter Option
You have the option to book a direct helicopter flight from Kathmandu to Lukla for an extra charge of USD 550 per person. This price is quoted on a 5-people sharing basis. This is the best alternative to avoid the long drive to Manthali airport during peak season (March, April, May, October, and November).
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