- Email Support
viewnepaltreks@gmail.com
- 24/7 Phone (Nepal)
+977-9851029611
Viber/Whatsapp - 24/7 Phone (Australia)
061424801711
Viber/Whatsapp
Hard
You need to be in average physical condition, able to walk up to a maximum of 5 hours a day on unpaved trails and track.
"We encourage you to download our E-brochure due to its environmental benefits and discard the use of paper printed Medias."
Heading to Nepal? Our local experts give you the lowdown on everything you need to plan and have the adventure of a lifetime.
We value your privacy and will never share your personal data with anyone.
A trail of dreams taking you closer to the Mighty Everest than ever, Everest Base Camp Trek is an iconic journey for adventure-loving individuals all around the world. Waking in the footsteps of the greatest explorers and mountaineers like Sir Edmund Hillary and the fierce local Tenzing Norgay Sherpa, travelers can behold the beauty of mountains like never before. Filled with some fantastic trekking sections, calming wildlife and vegetation, welcoming locals, and a dozen natural viewpoints, your path to the heart of the Everest region is strenuous yet deeply rewarding.
The Himalayas has some of the most recognized high-altitude treks in the world, yet most would consider the Everest Base Camp as an ultimate adventure to remember. You will cross the 5000 meters elevation point multiple times which is in itself a great accomplishment. The barren and beautiful terrain reminds you how beautiful the world is, and there is so much more to life and travel itself. Your greatest triumph however awaits you at the 5364 m mark with a sight at hundreds of small tents marking the arrival of the Everest Base Camp.
Itinerary Run-through
From the high hills of Lukla, your journey takes you to the Khumbu Glacier staring at the south face of Mount Everest. You’ll land at the emblematic Tenzing-Hillary airport which in itself is a reminder not everything is easy here. The calm forest trail beside the raging Dudh Koshi River will highlight your first segment of the trek. The stop in ‘the Sherpa Capital’ Namche Bazaar will be an interesting one for you. Enjoy a bustling town life far from anywhere else in the Himalayas here. As you get near the base camp the landscape changes. However, regular settlements like Tengboche, Dingboche, and Lobuche will give you the opportunities to catch your breath and interact with the locals. The Everest Base Camp and Kalapathar will mark your arrival to the primary destinations of the trek. The mesmerizing views from here can’t be defined with words.
EBC is a trip where the wandering soul of one’s deepest desires meets the path leading to Shangri La. On this expedition of 15-days, your body and mind will experience the greatest achievements by reaching the platform to the top of the world. Be a part of this unforgettable segment of a trekkers dream. Witness the magical side of nature living beside the Sherpas and fellow dynamic travelers. Get a taste of the local lifestyle and open the next chapter of your ordinary life with style. The decision to do the Everest Base Camp trek is no small one but it will be a life-changing adventure to remain in your memories forever.
Everest Base Camp Trek is a fantastic trek in itself. However, the Everest Region is not short of other trekking trails on par with the EBC trek. Adding the Gokyo lakes and Gokyo valley to your itinerary is popular with a few extended days on the base camp trek. If you want a shorter trek your options are the Everest View Trek and the Pikey Peak Trek. The latter is also the way to enter Everest without flying to the Lukla Airport. If you want a circuit-like experience with a bit more difficult, then the Everest Three Pass trek is there for you lasting a week longer. It goes through three of the most challenging and beautiful passes over the EBC. Apart from these, there are similar mountain flight or helicopter options as a substitute for trekking in the Everest region.
Everest Base Camp Trek can be done all year long and off-season treks are getting more popular in recent years. However, for the best experiences and unobstructed views of the Himalayas, we suggest you do the trek during spring or autumn seasons. From March to late May (spring) is between the harsh winter and monsoon in Nepal. It is also the time where the hills are beautiful with Rhododendron forests. Similarly, the months of October and November are also ideal with the Monsoon rain ending and Nepal having its major festivals (i.e., Dashain and Tihar). You can expect clear skies and a comfortable trail during this period as well.
On arrival at Kathmandu International Airport, received by View Nepal Treks staff and guide and then transfer to your hotels. After checking into rooms and getting refreshed joining at meeting place for Everest Base Camp trek briefing, hotels, lodge on the route with doing and don’ts includes welcome dinner.
Meal
Dinner
Accomodation
Hotel/Lodge
Altitude
1400 m
Morning, transfer to Kathmandu domestic airport for scenic short to a flight of 30 minutes, overlooking views of the mountain range with Mt. Everest. On reaching Lukla, here with time for short rest and then start the first day walk to Phakding village for the overnight stop. As route leads past many interesting farm villages, a nice pleasant trek with few short ups and gradual trails to reach Phakding by Dudh Kosi River.
Meal
B-L-D
Accomodation
Tea House/Lodge
Altitude
2,640 m
After a nice morning, the walk continues crossing bridges over Dudh Kosi River passing several interesting villages of Toc-Toc, Bhenkar and Monjo arriving at Sagarmatha National Park entrance gate, from here on the river bed for a few hours and after the last bridge a steep uphill to Namche Bazaar, at Namche with facilities of a good restaurant, pubs, cyber café, post office, and banks.
Meal
B-L-D
Accomodation
Hotel/Lodge
Altitude
3,440 m
At Namche rest day as well to get acclimatized before heading higher area. Optional short hike to Everest View Hotel or walk up on top Namche for views of Everest, Amadablam and adjoining peaks, visit the museum of great interest.
Meal
B-L-D
Accomodation
Tea House/Lodge
Altitude
3,440 m
From Namche on a pleasant trail downhill to Imjatse River at Phunge-Tenga for lunch, afternoon walk uphill into rhododendron, pines, first tree forest with views of snowcapped peaks. On reaching Thyangboche visit its monastery with the magnificent panorama of Mt. Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Kangtenga, Thamserku, Kwande and majestic Amadablam.
Meal
B-L-D
Accomodation
Tea House/Lodge
Altitude
3,867 m
Morning walks on the downhill for an hour to Imjatse River, after crossing a bridge heading into the exposed country where tree lines drop for a few short junipers and dwarf rhododendron bushes. As the walk progress reaching Pangboche village above 3,900 meters, the last permanent village, others places on the route are a temporary settlement with lodges to cater for the need of trekkers. From Pangboche a slow climb to Somara. Your walk carries on with an uphill to reach Dingboche village for the overnight stop, located in Imjatse valley within giant mountains.
Meal
B-L-D
Accomodation
Tea House/Lodge
Altitude
4,260 m
Another rest day for acclimatization, options for a short hike to Nakarjung hills for best views of Mt. Makalu and other adjoining peaks.
Meal
B-L-D
Accomodation
Tea House/Lodge
Altitude
4,260 m
After a good rest at Dingboche, the morning walk leads to a short steep climb with excellent views of nearby peaks, after a short climb on the pleasant trail to Thugla. At Thugla where the Khumbu glacier melts into a river, at Thuglat path from Pheriche and Dingboche joins. Having a refreshing break walk leads to a climb above Thugla, here you can notice many stone memorials of unfortunate climbers who demised on Mt. Everest, Lhotse mountaineering expeditions and other high mountains. From here a nice pleasant walk brings to Lobuche for an overnight stop located at the bottom of Lobuche peaks and near to Khumbu massive glacier.
Meal
B-L-D
Accomodation
Tea House/Lodge
Altitude
4,930 m
From Lobuche, our route leads closer to our destination at Everest Base Camp, as morning walk leads to gentle uphill with a short steep climb in between glacier and moraine to Gorakshep. Gorakshep is located beneath Mt. Pumori and Kalapathar viewpoint hill. After Gorakshep walk further east to Everest Base Camp, where the route leads over moraine and glaciers then finally reaching on the foot of Everest at base camp. Enjoy glorious views of massive Khumbu Ice Fall and glaciers, after completing an adventure of a lifetime experience walk back to Gorakshep for the overnight halt.
Meal
B-L-D
Accomodation
Tea House/Lodge
Altitude
5,170 m
Morning adventure leads you on top Kalapathar above 5,545 meters highest point of the trip, few hours of strenuous climb rewards you with an incredible panorama of mountains and Mt. Everest at close distance. After catching breath-taking views descend to Gorakshep for breakfast and then continue to walk downhill to Pheriche within a windy valley for the possible lunch break and then walk to Pangboche village for the overnight stop.
Meal
B-L-D
Accomodation
Tea House/Lodge
Altitude
5,545 m
Our return journey is more pleasant on losing heights every hour on downhill walks. Few ups to Thyangboche after the bridge and then back into green vegetation covered with tall trees all the way to Thyangboche Monastery. After a refreshing stop at Thyangboche, the walk leads to descend reaching Imjatse River. From here a steep climb for an hour to Sanasa, and then on gradual walks to reach Namche Bazaar for the overnight stop.
Meal
B-L-D
Accomodation
Tea House/Lodge
Altitude
3,440 m
Our last day walks lead you downhill reaching Dudh Kosi River. From here walk past Jorsalle to Sagarmatha National Park gate (Sagarmatha for Everest in Nepalese) and then to Monjo village, from here following the router to Phakding. After Phakding few hours of good trek reaches you at Lukla, in Lukla enjoy the night with celebration among fellow trekkers and staff.
Meal
B-L-D
Accomodation
Tea House/Lodge
Altitude
2,830 m
From Lukla taking an early morning flight back to Kathmandu facing sweeping views of Himalayan peaks. On reaching Kathmandu domestic airport where our staff and guide transfer you back to your hotels. Afternoon free at leisure with fond memories of Everest Base Camp treks.
Meal
B-L-D
Accomodation
Hotel/Lodge
Altitude
1,400 m
Reserved a spare or a contingency day in Kathmandu for a flight from Lukla getting delayed or cancelled due to unfavorable bad weather. Himalayan weather can be unpredictable sometimes. If all goes well according to our standard itinerary one can enjoy a free day or sightseeing tour around Kathmandu-Patan and Bhaktapur.
Meal
Breakfast
Accomodation
Hotel/Lodge
Altitude
1,400 m
Final day in unique and amazing Nepal after a great adventure and experience on Everest Base Camp trek. As per your international flight schedule, View Nepal staff will transfer you to the airport for final departure homeward bound or to your next respective destinations.
Meal
Breakfast
Accomodation
Hotel
Altitude
1400 m
The given cost are per person and exclude international flights. Given below are the departure dates available for online booking. If the given date is not favorable then please contact us and we will happily customize your trip on dates more appropriate for you. We also organizes trips on small groups, so we recommend you to reserve a seat for yourself by booking with us right away. Hurry! The adventure awaits you.
| Start Date | End Date | Booked | Price | Action |
|---|
Preparation for any long trek like the EBC requires many steps and a well-made checklist. Once you have booked the trek with View Nepal we will have a dedicated staff member to help you through the preparation process. You can avoid making a blunder or overspending on things you mightn't need by this way. Similarly, for your physical and mental readiness, we will have to take online sessions on exercise and meditation for you if required. Packing light is a key and you can get a professionally prepared checklist of gears and equipment for the EBC trek. We'll also walk you through other important stuff and documents for the trek before you leave for Nepal.
Getting reliable travel and medical insurance is highly recommended for anyone trekking in the Nepalese Himalayas. It will let your mind at ease and help you with any unforeseen complications throughout the trek. Your policy should cover delays, postponement or cancellation of the trek too for any reason. Similarly, we also suggest you get insurance covering Emergency Evacuations and other expenses that might arise during your trek. Our team will suggest to you some of the best policies out there for the EBC trek too if you are not sure about selection.
The flight from Kathmandu to Lukla is about 40 minutes long. The Tenzing-Hilary airport at 2846 meters is a short mountain airstrip allowing you to enter the Everest region. You can expect to see a clear view of the Everest massif and other peaks if the weather allows during the flight. You do have an option to take an overland transport to do the 270 km journey to Phaplu and start your trek there. However, it will add four extra days to your existing Itinerary and the road conditions might not be ideal.
Altitude sickness is one of the most common concerns for anyone trekking in high elevation regions. It is also relevant for the Everest base camp trek as you will be heading towards the elevation up to 5545 meters (Kalapatthar). The symptoms of altitude sickness include shortness of breath, headache, nausea, dizziness, loss of sleep and appetite, and more. Most trekkers have mild symptoms which lessen with rest, medication, and rehydration. However, losing altitude is the only sure-shot way to cure altitude sickness.
Acclimatization is the process of the body adapting to the high elevation. It takes time to get familiar with the oxygen level of a certain region. We have acclimatization days set up at specific places during the EBC trek. Namche Bazzar at 3440 m will be the first stop while Dingboche at 4260 m will be ideal for the trek. Doing a short hike during these rest days also increases the effectiveness of the trek. Apart from this, regular hydration, a balanced diet, and gradual ascend also help your body to acclimatize your body.
Internet is available for most parts of the EBC trail. Your usual sim cards provide services in the lower Khumbu regions. However, for the parts between Lukla and base camp, Everest Link might be your service provider of choice. It specializes in high-altitude remote services and has 36 towers operating with solar power. With cards available in several shops and teahouses here, you shouldn't be worried about internet availability in Everest.
Is it difficult to get a travel Visa in Nepal?
No, it's not. You can get Visa on Arrival at the Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA). A valid passport is required with some passport-sized photos and you will be handed your visa in no time.
What are the permit's requirements for this trek and how to attain them?
For the EBC trek, the permits include the Sagarmatha National Park (SNPP) Entry permit and Khumbu Rural Municipality Permit (KRMP). You can get SNPP from Kathmandu or Lukla for about 30 USD per person. However, KRMP is only available at the counter at Lukla and it will cost you between 20-25 USD. View Nepal Team will get the permits for you when you book the EBC trek with us.
What kind of clothes should I pack for trekking in the Himalayas?
You will be well over the 5000 meters mark for a few days so pack for the alpine environment. In the lower regions days tend to be sunnier with cold nights. Pack light and only necessary clothing for the trek. A good sleeping bag and some wind-proof clothing are recommended for high altitude trekking. Other than that bring the clothes that you are most comfortable walking in.
Is EBC trek a good option for solo travelers, and is it safe too?
Yes, there are individuals doing the EBC trek alone but we wouldn't recommend it for inexperienced trekkers. You do have a better and safer option to do a solo guided trek to the Everest Base Camp as well. However, walking in groups means you will have a better experience and motivation to reach your destination.
What are the food and accommodation like when you are trekking in high elevation regions?
Everest region has some of the best-managed hotels and teahouses in the Himalayas. The facilities, although basic, is enough for trekkers in Everest. You can enjoy a large menu in the lower regions but expect local foods and products in the high elevation teahouses.
Are there ATMs and Banks available for the trek days? What is the most efficient method of payment here?
ATMs are only available in the major settlements and cities during the trial. Lukla and Namche Bazaar are the only two locations with multiple working ATMs during the EBC trail. Cash is the best method for payment here. However, some hotels and stores do accept card or e-wallet payments.
Do you accept last-minute bookings? What are the best offers by the View Nepal Team?
Yes, we do accept last-minute bookings. However, you can have the best offers for early-bird or fixed departure bookings. As for the standard or services, we leave no stone unturned for you for any trek booked with View Nepal.
What are the drinking water facilities in the Everest region?
While trekking in the Everest region you will find frequent drinking water taps to refill your bottles. You can also buy mineral water for about 2-4 USD per liter in shops and teahouses here. Apart from these, you can bring purification tablets with you just to be extra safe. Remember that 3-4 liters of water are vital to keeping your body replenished during the trek.
Do we have an overnight Stay in the Everest Base Camp Itself?
Everest Base Camp in itself doesn't have lodges and teahouses for you to stay. The nearest settlement with a few teahouses will be at Gorak Shep almost 2 hrs. from the camp. You can enjoy the view of Everest and more during the time you will be there and return to Gorak Shep again.
How visible is the summit of Mount Everest from EBC?
Keeping in mind that Everest is the highest peak in the world, you can't see the summit from the base camp itself. However, the Khumbu icefall and surrounding peaks are scenic to gaze at while you are at the base camp. Kalapatthar also allows you to have one of the best views of Mount Everest and its surrounding peaks.
Where can I store my extra luggage while trekking?
Anything that wouldn't go with you on the trek can be kept at your hotel or the View Nepal trek office here. It is wise to cut off unnecessary baggage while doing treks in the Himalayas.
What are the Climate conditions in Everest for spring, autumn, summer and, winter seasons?
Spring (March-May) in the Khumbu region is perfect for trekking as the sky is clear and the temperature is around 12- 18 degrees Celsius. Similarly, autumn (September- November) is also great for trekking in Nepal with pleasant weather conditions. The summer (June-August) is wet with monsoon rain and the temperature is comparatively warmer too around 22 degrees Celsius. Winter (December -February) in Everest is extreme with heavy snowfall and below freezing temperature. Trekking is not feasible during winter.
How much of a tip should I give guide and porter?
Tipping is not mandatory in Nepal but it is expected and helps the local economy a lot. Depending on your satisfaction with the services and happiness, you can tip your trekking team. It is common to see somewhere between 8-15% tipping at the end of the trek.
“Best travel experience I have ever done to Nepal. It was very enjoyable moment with Nepalese friends. It was a really great experience trek to EBC. We discovered many wonderful things like landscape, people, wildlife.It was a good experience sha...
Everest Base Camp Trek 13 days with View Nepal Treks and Expedition The Communication with View Nepal Treks was so quickly and fully answered my questions before the trek started. They picked us up from the airport for a smooth transition into Nep...
I traveled to Nepal to do a trek to Everest Base Camp trek in March. The scenery once you got away from Kathmandu was amazing. I hired the fantastic guide named Kumar Adhikari through View Nepal Treks and Expedition P. Ltd. and would highly rec...
Book this trip as a private departure - for any group, big or small.
© 2021, View Nepal Treks & Expedition P. Ltd. All rights reserved
