Group Size: Min 1 to Max 8 Maximum Altitude: 5,545m/18,192ft Trip Grade: Moderate
Total duration: 16 days Start from: Kathmandu Ends at: Kathmandu
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner during trek/All Breakfast and Welcome and Farewell Dinner in Kathmandu
Accommodation: Hotel in Kathmandu and Tea House during trek on a twin sharing basis
Transportation: Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu in domestic airlines and all ground transportation in comfortable private vehicles
Everest Base Camp Trek is the most popular Everest Trail that takes us to the Base Camp of the Mount Everest, the highest mountain peak of the world. The adventure starts with a day of sightseeing tour in Kathmandu. The next morning we drive to domestic airport for the scenic flight to Lukla from where we start on our foot. We walk on a classic route through several Sherpa villages such as Namche, Tengboche, that is famous for Tengboche Monastery, Dingboche, Dughla, Lobuche, Gorakshep and finally reach Everest Base Camp on the 9th day. Next day we hike to the viewpoint of Kala Patthar, the highest point in this trek at 5,545 meters, enjoy the sunset over Everest and experience the wonderful mountain scenery. Along the way we experince the unique Sherpa culture, visit Buddhist Monasteries, cross several suspension bridges, and enjoy the beautiful protected conservation area of Sagarmatha National Park. After Kalapatthar we walk back to Lukla to board a 25 minutes flight back to Kathmandu. Finally wrap up in Kathmandu in a Farewell Dinner at one of the traditional Nepalese restaurant in Thamel recalling the memories and sharing the experience of the Everest Base Camp Trek with a delicious traditional Nepalese meal and Nepalese Cultural dance program.
Tour Highlights:
- Trekking for 12 days upto 6-7 hours a day walking past the Sherpa villages with stunning views of highest peaks.
- A day of Kathmandu Sightseeing tour visiting 4 World Heritage Sites
- Scenic flight from Kathmandu to Luka and back.
- Highest Altitude we reach in this trip is 5,545 meters (18,192 feet ) at Kala Patthar
- 2 rest days in between the itinerary for acclimatization
Trip Cost Includes:
- 3 Nights hotel accommodation with breakfast in Kathmandu
- 12 Nights accommodation in Teahouses during the trek
- Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu airfare and Airport departure taxes
- Breakfast in Kathmandu and Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner during trek
- Welcome and Farewell Dinner in Kathmandu in a restaurant with traditional Nepalese cultural dance
- An English speaking Licensed and well experienced trekking guide and 1 porter for 2 guests
- All airport pick up/drop and all land transportation in Private Vehicles
- Sagarmatha National Park Permit,TIMS Permit and Local Government Tax at Lukla
- Kathmandu tour on day 2 visiting 4 World Heritage Sites
- Flight, Food, Accommodation, Salary, Insurance, Equipment and Medicine for all our staff
- All Government and Local Taxes
Trip Cost Excludes:
- Tips, drinks and personal expenses (Laundry,phone,excess baggage fee,recharge,bottle water,shower etc)
- Monument entry fee in Kathmandu
- Any costs or services not mentioned in inclusion
Day 1 : Arrive Kathmandu (1,300 meters )
On arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, a representative from our office will greet you at the airport and escort you to your hotel. You’ll have rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight: Hotel in Kathmandu
Included Meals: Welcome Dinner
Day 2 : Kathmandu Sightseeing with trek preparation
Kathmandu Durbar Square: is one of three royal palace squares in the Kathmandu Valley. This site was the royal residence until the 19th century where important ceremonies, such as the coronation of the Nepalese monarch use to take place. The two-hectare palace complex is divided into two main courtyards, and was initially constructed in the 16th century, although subsequent additions were made in the Shah dynasty in the 18th century and by the Rana rulers in the 19th century.
Swoyambhunath Temple: This Buddhist Stupa, said to be 2000 years old is a perfect architecture of gilded spire and white washed dome located under thousands of fluttering prayer flags. From the spire, four faces of Buddha stare out across the valley in the cardinal directions.
Pashupatinath Temple: Pashupatinath, a pagoda style Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva is considered to be the powerhouse of Hindu spiritual power in religious terms.
BoudhanathStupa: Listed in the UNESCO World Heritage list, this enormous stupa where thousands of pilgrims gather daily to make a ritual circumnavigation of the dome, beneath the watchful eyes of the Buddha, which gaze out from the gilded central tower.
Overnight: Hotel in Kathmandu
Included Meals: Breakfast
Day 3 : Fly to Lukla (2,800 meters); Trek to Phakding (2,652 meters /8700feet ~3-4hrs)
We fly to the mountain airstrip of Lukla (2,800m), and set off on the first leg of our trek, heading northwards up the valley of the DudhKosi. We descend from the small plateau, down into the forested valley. The trail offers some tantalising views before reaching the small settlement of Phakding (2,652m), where we spend our first night.
Overnight: Lodge in Phakding
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4 : Trek to Namche (3,450 meters) 5-6 hrs
From Phakding, we cross through suspension bridges. Beyond Monjo is the entrance to the Sagarmatha National Park which was set-up in order to protect and preserve the fragile mountain environment. You then take a steep hike to Namche. If the weather is clear, you get the first glimpse of Mt Everest. Namche is the main trading village in the Khumbu and has a busy Saturday market, a meeting place for the traders from the lowlands and the Tibetan yak caravans that have crossed the glaciated Nangpa La.
Overnight: Lodge in Namche
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5 : Rest day in Namche (3,450 meters)
Namche is tucked away between two ridges amidst the giant peaks of the Khumbu and has an abundance of lodges, tea shops and souvenir shops. It is an ideal place to spend a day, acclimatizing to the new altitude before heading off towards Tengboche. To acclimatize, you can do a strenuous day walk to a higher altitude, coming back down to Namche for sleep.
Overnight: Lodge in Namche
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6 : Trek to Tengboche (3,870 meters) 5-6 hrs
After breakfast we start our trek further to Tengboche. Tengboche is famous for its celebrated monastery, the largest in the Khumbu where lots of visitors come for traditional yoga and meditations. From Tengboche we can see nice views of Mount Everest, Mount Lhotse, Mount Nuptse and Mount Ama dablam.
Overnight: Lodge in Tengboche
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7 : Trek to Dingboche (4,360 meters) 5-6hrs
We descend through the forest to Devoche and a little further on we cross the rushing Imja River, whose valley we now follow. Climbing steadily the trail enters Pangboche, at 3,900m, the highest permanent settlement in this valley. Ascending the valley we have lunch at Shomore, after which we leave the trees behind and cross a wooden bridge at the confluence of the Khumbu and Imja River, A short steep climb brings us to Dingboche, at 4,530m, a summer settlement where great peaks surround us.
Overnight: Lodge in Dingboche
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8 : Acclimatization at Dingboche (4,360 meters)
Rest days are for acclimatization of body to high altitude. So we take short walks around and enjoy the views.
Overnight: Lodge in Dingboche
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 9 : Trek from Dingboche to Dughla (4600m) 3-4 hrs
From we walk alongside arid terraces with awesome views of mountains on all sides. We pass through Phulung Karpo, the camp site of the first successful Everest Expedition in 1953 then onwards uphill to to the memorial site. After the memorial site it is an easy walk in the fairly even trail. As we continue towards our destination, the majestic sight of Mt. Pumori (7138 m/ 23418 ft) comes into view. Then the trail descends and curves, paving way for Mt Cholatse, Mt Thamserku and others to appear before us and after a short while we reach Dughla.
Overnight: Teahouse Lodge in Dughla
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 10 : Trek from Dughla to Lobuche (4,940 meters) 2-4 hrs
Today we walk alongside arid terraces with awesome views of mountains on all sides. We pass through Phulung Karpo, the camp site of the first successful Everest Expedition in 1953 then onwards uphill to to the memorial site. After the memorial site it is an easy walk in the fairly even trail. As we continue towards our destination, the sight of Mt. Pumori (7138 m/ 23418 ft) comes into view. Then the trail descends and curves, paving way for Mt Cholatse, Mt Thamserku and others to appear before us and after a short while we reach Dughla. Walking steeply up at first onto the edge of the Khumbu Glacier. Here you come across scores of memorial cairns commemorating climbers and Sherpa’s that have died on the mountains. The path then slowly climbs along the left hand side of the glacier to Lobuche (4,940m/16,207ft), a large village with several tea houses.
Overnight: Lodge in Lobuche
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 11 : Trek to Gorakshep (5,170 meters) to Everest Base Camp (5,364 meters) and back to Gorakshep 6-7 hrs
About three hours beyond Lobuche we reach GorakShep (5,170 meters), the site of the 1953 expedition's base camp. Contouring along the valley side, the trail leads on to the moraine of the Khumbu Glacier and becomes quite vague, weaving between mounds of rubble. After about 3 hours we will eventually reach base camp near the foot of the Khumbu Icefall. For those visiting base camp in the spring, it is a chance to meet teams making an ascent of the mountain. Base Camp is actually spread over quite a wide area and we will spend some time wandering through it and getting a sense of what it must be like to be camped here for two whole months, whilst attempting the mountain.
Overnight: Lodge in Gorakshep
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 12: Trek to Kala Patthar (5,545 meters) to Pheriche (4,280 meters) (7-8 hrs)
Today we will make an ascent of Kala Pattar (5,545m/18,188ft) and organise ourselves for the trip to base camp the following day. It is highly recommended to make an afternoon and evening ascent of Kala Pattar for hopefully a sunset view of Everest. The climb takes between 2 and 3 hours and can be hard work, but the effort is rewarded by the classic view of Everest and the Khumbu Icefall, as well as Lhotse, Nuptse, and Pumori immediately above. We retrace our steps to Lobuche, and return down the Khumbu Valley, stopping for a break in Dugla. With views of the stunning peak of Ama Dablam ahead of us, we continue along the flat valley to Pheriche.
Overnight: Lodge in Pheriche
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 13: Trek from Pheriche to Namche (3,450 meters) 5-6 hrs
Walking mostly downhill, you cross the Khumbu Khola on a wooden suspension bridge and follow the Imja Khola to the village of Pangboche (3985m). You continue to follow the river and, after crossing it, climb back up through birch and rhododendron forest to Tengboche. Kwangde, Tawache, Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Kantega and Thamserku are just a few of the Himalayan giants to be seen. From Tengboche you descend to the bridge over the DudhKoshi. At Phunki Tenga, you get to see the water driven prayer wheels, before making your way back to Namche.
Overnight: Lodge in Namche
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 14: Trek from Namche to Lukla (2,800 meters) 6-7 hrs
Your final day's trekking follows the DudhKoshi back down to Lukla. This last evening in the mountains is the ideal opportunity for a farewell party with the Sherpa guides and porters, where you can sample some chang (home made wine), try Sherpa dancing and look back on a memorable trekking experience.
Overnight: Lodge in Lukla
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 15 : Fly back to Kathmandu /1,300 meters (40 minutes flight)
In the early morning you take off from Lukla airstrip for a spectacular mountain flight back to Kathmandu. After being met at the domestic airport terminal and transferred to your hotel, the rest of the day is free for you to explore this wonderful city; shopping for souvenirs, trying out the various restaurants in Thamel or simply relaxing.
You spend the last evening in Kathmandu in a farewell dinner together sharing photos recalling the excitements of trip and exchanging emails in one of the traditional Nepalese restaurant.
Overnight: Hotel in Kathmandu
Meals: Breakfast, Farewell Dinner
Day 16 : Airport Transfer
Today after breakfast you are in leisure on your own. You will be escorted to airport for your flight home at your flight time
Meals: Breakfast
NOTICE:
The Government of Nepal has announced an issue for the flight operation to Lukla. Most of the flights to Lukla will commence from Ramechhap until further notice to avoid the heavy traffic congestion in Kathmandu airport. The airport in Ramechhap is located 130km from Kathmandu (approximately 3-4 hours drive).
Alternatively, helicopter arrangements can be made on 5 people sharing basis (for Kathmandu to Lukla) with the addition of USD 500 for one way flight per person to change your airplane flights to the helicopter. We all tour operators are trying to sort out the situation and are coordinating to form groups for this arrangement, but we cannot guarantee it. The drive to Ramechhap and flight to Lukla is almost always guaranteed unless the flight is canceled due to bad weather conditions.
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Best Months for Everest Base Camp Trek
The spring time from March to May and the Autumn months from September to November is considered the best months for Everest Base Camp Trekking.
Maximum Altitude in Everest Base Camp Trek: 5,545 meters (18,192 feet ) at Kala Patthar
Disclaimer
Your safety is our most important concern while traveling with Eve Holidays. Please note that adventure travel goes to the remote part of the mountain where weather conditions, health condition of team member, unexpected natural disasters and delay or cancellation of flights can affect the itinerary. Every effort will be made to keep to the itinerary but your leader has the authority to amend or cancel any part of the itinerary if it is deemed necessary due to safety concerns, without any pre consultation with clients. So please be prepared to be flexible if required.
Please be aware that Kathmandu- Lukla - Kathmandu flight gets delayed by a few hours or may even be canceled for one, two, or more days due to poor weather conditions. Such conditions may arise even in the best seasons. Hence, in such cases, you must be prepared for long waits either at Kathmandu or Lukla airport, as this can happen either at the start or end of the trek or even both. We will do our best to avoid such delays, and arrange the next flight for you. We also organize Helicopter rescue in such conditions, if it is available and upon request by our clients. The helicopter can lift 4-5 persons per flight and will cost extra. Still, we suggest you to be prepared for possible delays/cancellations, and if possible to come with some extra 2-3 days to accommodate such delays. If everything runs smoothly and you still have a few days of your buffer days left then you may even engage yourself in optional activities or shopping etc which can be arranged by Eve Holidays upon request.
In case the flight delay/cancellation that happens at the start of trip and it goes so long that it disturbs your onward travel schedule, you are free to choose an alternative trip (of the same cost), such as a trek in the Annapurna, Langtang, or any other region. If you are not interested in the alternative trip and would rather wait for your original preferred trip, you are welcome to wait in Kathmandu for as many days as it takes to get a flight to Lukla. However, please note that there will be no refund and all the costs incurred due to such situations will not be our responsibility. So please ensure you have adequate travel insurance.
Nepal Tourist Visa & Visa Fee
You can obtain a visa easily upon your arrival at International Airport in Kathmandu. Please bring 2 copies of passport size photos with accurate USD for visa fee.
Weather
Weather in the mountains is difficult to predict. Spring season (March to May) and Autumn (September to November) is considered the best months for Everest Base Camp Trek. Winter (Dec, Jan, Feb) is also good for trekking, only issue is cold. The weather is sunny and warm with outstanding views but the nights are cold and can fall to freezing in higher elevations. Trekking in summer/monsoon (June, July, August) will be affected by rain but summer trek could be a good choice for botanist. The trekking routes are crowded during spring and autumn but during monsoon and winter the routes are not packed
Experience Required
Anyone who is fit and healthy and have a habit of walking for few of hours a day can do this trek. However walking in higher altitudes is more physically demanding than walking in lower altitudes. Exercising and jogging regularly for some weeks prior to the trip is a good idea to enhance your stamina. Participants with pre-existing medical conditions such as heart, lungs and blood diseases are required to consult their doctor before taking the trip. It is also advised that you inform Eve Holidays about the medical condition before booking the trek.
Acclimatization
All of Eve Holidays trekking itineraries are planned keeping in mind the risk of Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS). Going up at higher altitude too fast causes a medical condition called AMS which is serious enough to kill if neglected. We are well aware that it is essential to allow you sufficient time for acclimatization to minimize the risk. However it is important to remember that some people are more vulnerable than others.
Packing List
It is recommended that you carry a light 35-50L rucksack with your personal belongings that you may need handy such as camera, hat, glasses, gloves, sun creams, first-aid kit, toothpaste/brush, soap/ towel, and other personal items.
To keep yourself hydrated at high altitude, always remember to carry water container with at least 1 litre of water in your backpack. Around base camp you will need your down jacket. Here is the guideline of Equipment and Packing List
Luggage Limit in Lukla Flight
Domestic flights to Lukla allows 10kg of check-in luggage and is included with your flight ticket. Excess baggage (up to 5kg per person only) will be charged at your own expense.
Trekking Guides
All our trekking guides are highly experienced, well trained and Government Licensed guides.
Accommodation
In Kathmandu, we use standard rooms in hotels/guesthouses, with breakfast included. Along the trekking routes, you stay in teahouses/lodges that generally provide basic clean facilities with a mattress and a quilt or blanket. Accommodation are on a twin sharing basis. The accommodation in lodges in trekking routes can be single and double rooms, or a dormitory. The toilets in tea houses provide essential and basic facilities and are always outside the room. Single supplement will be provided on request and will cost an additional and depend upon availability. Although single rooms are readily available in Kathmandu and the trekking regions at lower elevation, it might be difficult to find them at higher elevations. Hotels in Kathmandu can be upgraded to 4 star and 5 star in an additional cost.
Meals
In Kathmandu, breakfast and farewell dinner are provided. While on trekking, usually, each day dinner and breakfast will be at teahouses/lodges where you will stay and lunch will be on the way. We make it sure that the food is hygienic and at the same time suits your palate. Foods cooked in lodges and guesthouses on the way are pasta, tuna bakes, noodles, potatoes, eggs, daal bhat (rice and lentils), bread, soup, fresh vegetables (variety depends on the season) and even some desserts like apple pies, pancakes, and some interesting attempts at custard. You will find a lot of garlic on the menu because it assists with acclimatization. In many larger villages you may find some meat items on the menu. You can always find hot chocolate, tea, and hot lemon drinks, as well as soft drinks, and treats like chocolate and crisps.
Means of Transportation
All land transportation we use in this trip are private tourist vehicles.Depending on the group size we use cars, minibus, vans or alternatively 4WD SUVs. For Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu flight we use domestic airlines.
Communication while trekking
There are telephones in some villages along the trekking routes from which you can make international calls. Our guides will have their local mobile phones, in case you want to make international calls or want to provide your number to your family for the call back to you. Any international calls made you can pay to the guide. Or you can buy a local sim card for your phone so that you can make any international calls or contact home.
Insurance Coverage
One MUST have travel insurance policy to join any of Eve Holidays trips. You must be insured for comprehensive expenses that might incur due to medical issues or accidents (this includes air ambulance, helicopter rescue, and treatment costs and theft and loss) and also trip cancellation. We don't arrange or sell insurance.
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Departure Dates
Everest Base Camp Trek will be arranged for you according to your suitability. So, please contact us for your required departure date. Best Months: March to May & September to November.
Contact Us
Information required for this trip is provided here. If you want to consult any aspect of the trip, please feel free to email us or give us a call at +977 9841414582.
The trip to Everest Base Camp we did with Eve Holidays was an amazing experience. We visited different cultural sites in Kathmandu with our guide Gyanu and then flew to Lukla for Everest trek. We had a very friendly and experienced female guide, Sabhyate in the mountains. Having female trekking guide in the remote mountains was much safe and comfortable for us. After the trek we had a Nepalese dinner watching cultural dance in Kathmandu. Thanks to Maina for Everything!
Dany Mackin
