Trip Highlights
  • A journey with the company of peaks like Ama Dablam, Nuptse, Lhotse, Makalu, and others
  • A walk into the lovely settlements of the Sherpas
  • Encounters of graceful monasteries in great heights
  • Dense and rich wilderness along with the habitat of rare wildlife
  • The revelation of the true beauty of Everest.
  • Venturing through the extraordinary wilderness

The Everest Base Camp Trek in 2023-2024 is a once-in-a-lifetime experience not to be missed. In the stunning Everest region, with a view of 8,848.86 meters, the highest peak in the world is closer than ever. Booking Everest Base Camp Trek is not just about the excitement of the destination, it's about the entire process. Our Everest Base Camp Trek Package will lead you to the height of 5,364m at the Everest Base Camp as well as the height of 5,643m at Kala Patthar Trek 13 Days. To provide you with the best experience possible, we carefully observe, plan, and prepare our Everest Base Camp Trek Itinerary.

Everest Base Camp Trek is one of the extraordinary adventures in the world which will blow you away with its rich wilderness and magnificent Himalayan Beauties

Wonders of Everest Base Camp Trek 13 Days Itinerary

Everest is absolutely a home of greatness. It carries magnificent beauties like the Himalayan Peaks on Everest that will leave one stunned and wondering. In the Everest Base Camp Trek 13 Days, you will be accompanied by some great Everest peaks which are also open for Climbing in Nepal like the gorgeous Ama Dablam 6,812m popular for Ama Dablam Expedition, Lhotse 8,516, Nuptse 7,861, Makalu 8,485m, and many others along with the greatest of all, Mt. Everest 8,848m which forms the phenomenal Everest Expedition. Similarly, being a leading trek to some of the greatest mountain peaks, the Trek to Everest Base Camp from Kathmandu has its own challenges for the nomads, however, the challenges will definitely be worth it with all the rewards the region has to provide you whether it is the greatly refreshing waterfalls and streams or the spirit nourishing dense jungles. The Everest Base Camp Hike in Nepal is truly a balancing trek of challenges and glorious rewards. Many kinds of Adventures on Everest, even the ventures of climbing follow the route of Everest Base Camp like the Khumbu Three Peaks Climbing.

Kathmandu Everest Base Camp Trekking Routes

The Lukla to Everest Base Camp Trek will bring you the serene and harmonic existence of the Buddhist monasteries of Everest, especially the oldest and the greatest monastery in the region known as the Tengboche monastery in Everest. Standing in front of the great Himalayan background and the chilling fresh air, Tengboche is absolutely a wonderful site to explore and feel. Likewise, the tiny Sherpa villages in Everest of Nepal will feel welcoming as you conduct the trek through the Everest Base Camp Trek Route. The way of their formation is unique and they carry a very silent elegance with the supporting beauty of the Himalayas. You will be stunned. The Everest Base Camp trek is not just a direct walk to Everest Base Camp but it’s a mixture of different hikes. We will Trek to Kala Patthar which is a viewpoint showcasing multiple peaks of Khumbu. Likely to that, we will be Hiking Everest View Hotel which is the hotel at the highest elevation with luxurious facilities at 3,962m. These hikes will help us widen our perspective on Everest as well as help us acclimatize to tackle the risk of altitude sickness. The Everest Base Camp Trek Map leads you through the jungles which exist as a habitat to exceptional beings of the wild including both flora and fauna to the extremity of 5600 meters in height of Everest Base Camp. The map also leads through such destinations which connect with further adventures like Cho La Pass Trekking or the amazing Renjo La Pass Trekking as well as the popular adventure of Gokyo Lake Trekking. Likewise, the Nepal wildlife in Everest includes glorious animals like Snow Leopards, Red Pandas, Himalayan Black Bear, Himalayan Tahr, Himalayan Goral, Musk Deer, Wild Yak, and other pure lives. Similarly, flora like Junipers, Pines, and Rhododendron welcomes you all throughout the magical forest path which will come to you on your way to Namche. You will have precious moments of encounters with them which will excite you even more on the Everest Base Camp Trekking Trail.

Khumbu Everest Base Camp Trek

There are a lot of bridges that you will be crossing along the Everest Base Camp Trek Journey in Solukhumbu; almost about eleven bridges at different destinations. Bridges of Everest are an addition to the thrill of the whole Everest Base Camp Hike Nepal. One might feel nervous in crossing the first few bridges but as the steps extend to higher elevations, you will find yourself getting used to the thrill. The rivers flowing below are a nerve-wracking natural wonder to hear and experience during the venture. It’s all smiles from the people of Khumbu when reaching the region. The people who grew up in the Himalayas are as beautiful as the existence of the glorious peaks. Their kindness shines through their eyes when they smile. They are open to welcoming new guests and making them feel at home with their great hospitality. The way they dress, speak, and carry their culture will be something to observe on the day trip to Everest base camp. The people of Khumbu are truly mesmerizing.

 Everest Base Camp Trek Difficulty Level

Since the trek leads to 5,346m as the final elevation, it is quite a challenging trek in comparison to other treks at lower heights. Altitude Sickness is a possible risk and thus, acclimatization plays a huge role in the itinerary of the Everest Base Camp Trek. Everest Base Camp Trek Difficulty is moderate and it is more related to its constantly increasing elevation than anything else. However, one doesn’t need a history of trekking for undertaking this astounding venture in Khumbu here if one has the experience, it can come of great help during the journey to Everest Base Camp. Thus, this well-known trek can also be referred to as Everest Base Camp Trek for beginners.

Everest Base Camp Trek Best Season

Like any other trekking adventure in Nepal, the Everest Base Camp Trek Best Season is Spring and Autumn in which Spring includes the months of February, March, April, and May whereas Autumn consists of September, October, November, and December. You are assumed to have the best Everest region experience around this time which is considered the Best Season for Everest Base Camp Trek. Whereas during extreme monsoon or winter seasons, the challenges increase in number with risky weather patterns and slippery pathways which can hamper the beautiful experience of Everest Base Camp Trek Explore in the Lukla to Everest Base Camp Trek Route. But still, you can conduct your trek to Everest Base Camp in any month or season that is permitted by your schedule.

Trekking to Everest Base Camp with Nepal Nomad

Nepal Nomad has been successfully striving in the field of traveling for more than fourteen years with its goal-oriented team of potters, guides, and mountaineers along with an in-office team who are friendly, welcoming as well as experienced and well-trained with first-aid as well as map reading and evacuation training, in the field of traveling while having fluency in different foreign languages. Nepal Nomad has solely focused on providing lifelong travel satisfaction to the nomads seeking company for a more adventurous and safe journey. We are eager to provide you with a customized itinerary based on the Everest Base Camp Trek fixed Departure of your choice. If you wish to know further about aspects like Everest Base Camp Trekking costs, please feel good about contacting us.

 

Itinerary

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On the first day of this adventure, we will head on to Lukla at 2827m through a flight with an average flight time of about 40 minutes. After landing, we will be utilizing our precious time to explore the unique and lovely village while the Sherpa crews sort out the trekking equipment. We shall be reaching Phakding through the trails connected with small villages like the village of Ghat at 2,550m.

  • Meals: 1 breakfast, 1 lunch and 1 dinner with coffee/tea.
  • Accommodation: Lodge
  • Place: Phakding
  • Altitude: 2652m

From Phakding, we cross a beautiful river stream on our way up to the valley. In the spring, when the flowers are dazzling with brilliant colors, the way is lined with blue pine and rhododendron, which forms a beautiful forest. In about three hours, we will reach Monjo at 2,835m and Jorsalle at 2945m for lunch. On day 3, the hiking is a bit roughshod and includes a steep walk to Namche Bazaar in the afternoon. From Monjo, we walk a short distance to the mysterious National Park entrance before crossing the Dudh Kosi to Jorsale at 2805m. Generally, flat terrain leads to the confluence of the Bhote Kosi and Dudh Kosi rivers as the trek proceeds upstream. From here, we begin the steep climb to Namche Bazaar. After we cross a wide suspension bridge high above the river, we ascend steadily towards Namche. Seeing the mountains of Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, and Taweche (6542m) for the first time provides amazing opportunities for photography. Afterward, stay overnight in Namche, the capital. 

  • Meals: 1 breakfast, 1 lunch and 1 dinner with coffee/tea
  • Accommodation: Lodge
  • Place: Namche Bazar
  • Altitude: 3446m

We shall stay at Namche for another night on the sixth day to allow us some time for proper acclimatization. It is suggested to grab the opportunity to see both the views of sunrise and sunset from the Headquarters of National Park which is above the village. The view is absolutely gorgeous offering a superb scenario of the Khumbu peaks with a view of Everest. Your guides will be available at any time to offer advice and escort you on your walks during your stay at Namche Bazaar and also while conducting a hike to the Everest View Hotel for enough acclimatization.

  • Meals: 1 breakfast, 1 lunch and 1 dinner with coffee/tea
  • Accommodation: Lodge
  • Place: Namche Bazar
  • Altitude: 3446m

Around Khumbilya's lower slopes, the path leads through birch forests to treeless, grassy slopes and on to a stupa-3992m atop a rocky ridge at Mongla. Eventually, the view of the mountains is breathtaking. It looks like a chocolate box village set in a patchwork of stone-walled fields across the valley. The trail descends on a series of switchbacks to the Dudh Kosi River, 300 meters below, at Phortse Bridge. You cross the Dudh Kosi and then ascend to the village of Phortse under a moonlit night.

  • Meals: 1 breakfast, 1 lunch, and 1 dinner with coffee/tea
  • Accommodation: Lodge
  • Place: Phortse
  • Altitude: 3850m

Day eight consists of gradually ascending and descending to the village of Pangboche where the majestic peak of Ama Dablam dominates the surrounding beauty. On the way to our accommodation in Dingboche, we pass by several pretty tea houses high above the Imja Khola.

  • Meals: 1 breakfast, 1 lunch, and 1 dinner with coffee/tea
  • Accommodation: Lodge
  • Place: Dingboche
  • Altitude: 4,410m

Once again, acclimatization is necessary. The thin air and high altitude of Dingboche will take some time to adjust to our bodies, and we will have gained considerable altitude on this trip. We will be able to catch spectacular views of mountains including Ama Dablam, Cho Oyu, and Makalu as we walk up the ridge above Dingboche.

  • Meals: 1 breakfast, 1 lunch and 1 dinner with coffee/tea.
  • Accommodation: Lodge
  • Place: Dingboche
  • Altitude: 4,410m

The trek to Lobuche begins by ascending the trail above Pheriche village, near the ridge above which the trail starts. As the hike takes you higher into the Thukla Hills, you will start to see the Khumbu Glacier alongside you. In Thukla Hills, you'll see statues that commemorate climbers who have perished in this region. The day's journey ends at Lobuche, where we will spend the night.

  • Meals: 1 breakfast, 1 lunch, and 1 dinner with coffee/tea
  • Accommodation: Lodge
  • Place: Lobuche
  • Altitude: 4930m

We will walk slowly away from Lobuche while maintaining balance with the altitude. As we approach the moraines of Changri Nup Glacier, we will conduct a series of small climbs that will eventually lead us to Gorak Shep, where we will spend the night. From Gorak Shep, it takes about three hours to reach Everest base camp. Even though we won't have a chance to see Everest from the base camp, we'll have the opportunity to see the Ice Fall flowing from the Westside. 

  • Meals: 1 breakfast, 1 lunch and 1 dinner with coffee/tea.
  • Accommodation: Lodge
  • Place: Gorak Shep
  • Altitude: 5160m

We will ascend Kala Pattar early in the morning. The beautiful rocky hilltop of Kala Patthar lies below Pumori. Returning to Gorak Shep is easy. As we retrace our steps back to Duglha, we will then descend to Pheriche. As we follow our way to Pheriche, we shall cross the Khumbu Khola on a wooden suspension bridge after we have finished our lunch. 

  • Meals: 1 breakfast, 1 lunch and 1 dinner with coffee/tea.
  • Accommodation: Lodge
  • Place: Pheriche
  • Altitude: 4252m

We retrace our steps to Dughla after Lobuche. Going down seems much quicker and easier. Our path to the summit follows a wide alpine valley covered in scrub juniper to the temporary settlement of Phulung Karpo (4343m) and then to Pheriche for the night. If open, the Trekkers' Aid Post, operated by the Himalayan Rescue Association, is well worth a visit, although it is not staffed year-round.

After crossing the Khumbu Khola, we climb a short steep trail to a small ridge for great views of Imja Valley, Ama Dablam, and Kantega. Having lunch at Orsho and Shomare, we make our way down to Lower Pangboche and cross the ImjaKhola River suspension bridge before retracing our steps to Deboche and Tengboche.

  • Meals: 1 breakfast, 1 lunch and 1 dinner with coffee/tea
  • Accommodation: Lodge
  • Place: Tengboche
  • Altitude: 3875m

Following an early breakfast, we descend steeply through beautiful forests of juniper, rhododendron, and fir to Phunkitenga. The route contours above the valley through Shanasa and it's a gradual walk to Namche Bazaar where we have lunch and descend to Manjo for the night. After a welcome break and perhaps a cup of tea, we cross the Dudh Kosi and climb upward to Trashinga.

  • Meals: 1 breakfast, 1 lunch and 1 dinner with coffee/tea
  • Accommodation: Lodge
  • Place: Manjo
  • Altitude: 2832m

The Everest Base Camp trek comes to an end today. It won't last long since it is only a very brief walk towards the valley which will lead us to our final climb up to the airstrip at Lukla. In the evening, we will wander around after a delicious lunch at the lodge. As part of our farewell dinner, we will enjoy a few celebratory drinks. After a beautiful and happy journey on these rugged but extraordinary mountains, we enjoyed a delicious meal and hit the sack under a starry moonlit sky. Wou! What a beautiful world we live in!

  • Meals: 1 breakfast, 1 lunch and 1 dinner with coffee/tea
  • Accommodation: Hotel
  • Place: Lukla
  • Altitude: 2800m

Our flight back to Kathmandu departs early in the morning. We will meet at the airport and then transfer you to the hotel. We will be flexible with our flight schedule depending on the weather for the sake of our safety.

  • Meals: 1 breakfast, 1 lunch.
  • Accommodation: Hotel
  • Place: Kathmandu
  • Altitude: 1300m

What's Included

  • All meals as specified for trek (breakfast, lunch, dinner).
  • All internal local transport as per the itinerary.
  • Local flights from Kathmandu- Lukla- Kathmandu.
  • All trekking arrangements include trekking permits, national park entrance fees, accommodation in twin sharing local basis lodges or best available places for accommodations, guide, porters-salary, insurance, food, and accommodation.
  • Basic first aid kit carried by your guide.
  • No single supplement is required in Kathmandu or in the mountain.
  • Arrival airport picks up and departure drop.
  • Kathmandu accommodation, food-lunch and dinner, International flights from your home to home.
  • Airport taxes, car, taxi or van, visa fees, medical examination (if required) and vaccination costs, personal expenditure, all bar bills, laundry, telephone calls, hot shower in the mountain, mineral water, sweet deserts, we recommend bringing Water purifier and neutralizer tabulates to reduce your cost of traveling and to become a responsible traveler. 
  • Tipping for trek crew (driver, trek leader, and porter-tipping is not mandatory but expected).
  • Meals or drinks except for 3 meals or not specified in the itinerary, personal clothing, and equipment, travel insurance, optional trips.     
  • Charges incurred as a result of delays beyond Nepal Nomad's control.
  • Anything not specified in the cost includes section.

DEPARTURE DATES & PRICE

Trip DatesAvailabilityPrice  
02 Jun, 2023 - 14 Jun, 2023GuaranteedUS$1775
03 Jun, 2023 - 15 Jun, 2023GuaranteedUS$1775
04 Jun, 2023 - 16 Jun, 2023GuaranteedUS$1775
07 Jun, 2023 - 19 Jun, 2023GuaranteedUS$1775
09 Jun, 2023 - 21 Jun, 2023GuaranteedUS$1775
10 Jun, 2023 - 22 Jun, 2023GuaranteedUS$1775
11 Jun, 2023 - 23 Jun, 2023GuaranteedUS$1775
13 Jun, 2023 - 25 Jun, 2023GuaranteedUS$1775
16 Jun, 2023 - 28 Jun, 2023GuaranteedUS$1775
17 Jun, 2023 - 29 Jun, 2023GuaranteedUS$1775
18 Jun, 2023 - 30 Jun, 2023GuaranteedUS$1775
21 Jun, 2023 - 03 Jul, 2023GuaranteedUS$1775
23 Jun, 2023 - 05 Jul, 2023GuaranteedUS$1775
24 Jun, 2023 - 06 Jul, 2023GuaranteedUS$1775
25 Jun, 2023 - 07 Jul, 2023GuaranteedUS$1775

USEFUL INFORMATION

Experience required to undertaking Everest Base Camp Trek

Everest Base Camp trek falls under one of the challenging trekking adventures in the world. For your body to positively respond to long endeavors of walking, you will need to have some comfort with walking in regular life. If you are someone who has the regular experience of hiking or long walks, it is going to come as a benefit in the EBC Trek. Likewise, Heath is the greatest of all possessions which let us do any sort of endeavors. If you are confident about the soundness of your body and health, then we will accompany and serve you till the end.

Briefing before the adventure

Before beginning the adventure to Everest Base Camp Trekking, we will be hosting a pre-trip meeting with the whole trekking team where there will be discussions and proper explanation of plans along with the clearance of doubts.

The look of the atypical day in Everest Base Camp Trekking

A typical mountain adventuring day looks something like this; waking up early in the morning and having the preferred item for breakfast, getting refreshed and enjoying the surrounding of the accommodation, packing up our bags and heading to the destination marked by the itinerary, having lunch somewhere in mid-way, reaching to the destination before sunset and unpacking in the accommodation, getting refreshed and enjoying the overnight stay and finally having a warm meal and going to bed.

Accommodation facilities one can hope for in the Everest Base Camp trekking

Everest Base Camp trekking, being one of the most sought-after treks in the country, is undertaken by a lot of nomads. So the accommodation conditions one can expect in the Everest Trekking region are; Family runs lodges with shared bathroom facilities, crowded conditions in case of on-season travel, availability of charging, and wifi facilities depending upon the lodge and availability of Chimneys to keep you warm.

Regarding the compulsion of Insurance

You are expected to be fully insured with medical, emergency rescue evacuations including trip cancellation insurance which should cover over 3000m to 6000m which is a must as per Nepal Nomad's booking terms & conditions under Everest Base Camp Trekking.

Conditions of meal in Everest Base Camp trekking

You will have options of meals to choose from and you will be provided three meals a day including Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner. However, you can separately buy and eat extra food items if you wish to. Likewise, dinner and breakfast will be placed and taken in the same lodge you spend overnight but Lunch will be taken on a favorable spot in the middle of the trek. Farewell dinner, breakfast, and reception will be provided in the Kathmandu Valley which will be from our side.

Conducting responsible travel in the country and modes of transportation used in Everest Base Camp adventure

We would suggest you conduct yourself in your own way of comfort while showing respect to the belief system, sovereignty, culture, tradition, art, and history. Regarding the modes of transportation, Jeeps or cars are hired for your proper travel as per the need of the itinerary. We will be using airways to connect ourselves to Lukla of Everest. Similarly, helicopters can be used for luxurious traveling as well as they can come of use in an emergency evacuation.

Altitude Sickness in Everest Base Camp Trekking

Trekking in the higher mountains somehow involves some sort of risk of sickness occurring from the constant increment in Altitude. The Everest Base Camp Trekking also involves the risk of altitude sickness because of its great height and we shall do our best to avoid the uneasiness brought by such sickness. There are generally three different parts of Altitude sickness with the beginning part bring the Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) which is a basic one that leads further to High-altitude Pulmonary Edema (HAPE) and gets extreme towards High-altitude Cerebral Edema (HACE). The Everest Base Camp itinerary has been prepared in coordination with the acclimatization days for decreasing the risk of altitude sickness. We shall carry the required and prescribed medicines as well for severe sickness and even conduct evacuation in such cases.

FAQs

You will be compulsorily requiring the following special permits for conducting Everest Base Camp Trekking;

  • Trekker’s Information Management Systems (TIMS) card
  • Sagarmatha National Park permit
  • Local Government Permit

Nepal Nomad is formed of well-experienced team members who have experience of different forms including the emergency circumstances in the Himalayas. Nepal Nomad Team shall act with caution, stay alert, and use its training as well as experience according to the demand of the situations to handle the Everest Base Camp Emergencies while keeping your safety and security as the topmost priority.

Yes, Everest Base Camp Trek Journey with Nepal Nomad Team is safe for solo nomads of any gender. We shall take proper responsibility for your safety and security while helping you make this journey memorable.

You should be prepared and ready for some adjustments since lodges and hotels in the region usually offer shared toilet facilities which are of basic level. Likewise, one can hardly spot a proper toilet in the off-beaten routes and thus, we shall plan accordingly for the disposal of waste.

Only special gears shall be available on rent whereas you are obliged to manage the basic gears on your own for the Everest Base Camp Trekking.

It depends upon the area you are traveling in since not all corners of the region are well-facilitated with Wi-Fi or network services. Weather also plays a huge role in the communication facilities in the Himalayas and thus, we suggest our team maintain flexibility and the art of adjustment.

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