Everest Base Camp Trek
By Trek Venture Nepal Pvt.Ltd
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Features
- Free cancellation available
- 12d
- Mobile voucher
- Instant confirmation
- Selective hotel pickup
- Multiple languages
Overview
“Everest Base Camp (EBC) is a world-class trek known for its breathtaking views and incredible experience of reaching the glacier base camp of Everest. The trek is moderately difficult, so having a qualified guide and the right mindset are essential for completing it successfully.”
Our EBC trek is unique because we are guides from the Khumbu region. It is our home, and we can make guest feel a part of it. Our people are well known as top guides for their charm, helpfulness, strength, and trustworthy nature.
Our trip also includes a side trip to a local sherpa village, where sherpa folk songs and folk tales are shared. The locals in the area can experience the culture and livelihood of the native people.
We are excited to welcome all adventure enthusiasts, trekking buddies, and families to the Everest region and provide them our best service.
Activity location
- Phakding
- Phakding, Nepal
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Phakding
- Phakding, Nepal
Check availability
Everest Base Camp Trek by Road in Multilingual
- 12d
- Opening hours: Mon 12:00am-11:59pm
- English
guest house
Pickup included
Price details
$1,000.00 x 1 Adult$1,000.00
Total
includes taxes & fees
What's included, what's not
- Trek map
- First aid kit
- Professional trekking guide
- Airport pick and drop
- 1 liter boiled water
- Duffel bag
- Accommodation (common sharing room)
- Round trip flight from Kathamandu
- Trekking permits
- Seasonal fruits
- Trekking Porter
- High altitude evacuation insurance
- Meals
- Alchoholic beverage and hot-cold drinks
- Gas shower
- Attached bathroom
- WI-FI
Know before you book
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Activity itinerary
Day 1: Flight to Lukla airport, trek to Phakding.
- 1 stop
- Meals: Not included
- Accommodation: Guest house
Phakding
- 6h
We take an early morning flight to Lukla which is where all Everest treks begin. We meet the rest of our team in Lukla and start trekking from there. We walk on a trail that gradually descends to Cheplung village from where we get a glimpse of Mt. Khumbila, a sacred mountain which has never been climbed. From here, we gradually descend until Phakding. Overnight in Phakding.
Day 2: Trek to Namche Bazaar.
- 1 stop
- Meals: Not included
- Accommodation: guest house
Namche Bazaar
- 9h
Our trail passes through a pine forest and we continue our walk on the trail that goes north up the Benkar valley. We cross Dudh Koshi River and pass Chumoa and Monjo villages before reaching the entrance of the Everest National Park. Then after crossing a suspension bridge, we pass Jorsale village and walk alongside of the Dudh Koshi and Bhote Koshi rivers. We ascend on a steep trail and reach Namche Bazaar which is probably the biggest town in the Everest region. Overnight in Namche Bazaar.
Day 3: Acclimatization hike day
- 1 stop
- Meals: Not included
- Accommodation: Namche Bazaar Guest house
Everest View Point
- 8h
- Admission ticket not included
We can tour Namche Bazaar which is the primary town of the Everest or Khumbu region and has government offices, ATMs, internet cafes, shops, restaurants, and a colorful market. We can hike-up to Sagarmatha National Park and enjoy the sunrise over the Himalayas including Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Kongde and so on. If we are interested in a day hike, we can trek to Khunde and Khumjung village. Today we also visit the Hillary School and a monastery which houses a yeti scalp! Overnight in Namche Bazaar.
Day 4: Trek to Tengbouche Monastery.
- 1 stop
- Meals: Not included
- Accommodation: Gomba lodge
Tengboche Gompa
- 6h
- Admission ticket not included
The trek until PhunkiThanga is an easy walk. From here we ascend towards Tengboche village which houses the very famous Tengboche monastery which is the biggest monastery of the Everest region. It is located within the Sagarmatha National Park which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The monastery is blessed with panoramic views of the Himalayas, including Mt. Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam and Thamserku. The Tengboche Monastery opens at 3:00pm, so if we reach there by 3 o’clock we can observe a Buddhist religious ceremony. Overnight in Tengboche.
Day 5: Trek to Dingboche.
- 1 stop
- Meals: Not included
- Accommodation: mountain heritage inn
Dingboche
- 8h
Our trail descends and passes through lush forests of birch, confer and rhododendron trees. While trekking we can admire good views of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam. We walk downhill to Debuche and cross the Imja River to reach Pangboche. We continue our walk to the Imja Valley and Lobuche River before ascending to Dingboche. It is a picturesque village with beautiful barley, potato and buckwheat fields complete with grazing animals dotted along those fields.
Day 6: Acclimatization hike day
- 1 stop
- Meals: Not included
- Accommodation: Mountain Heritage Inn
Chukhung
- 9h
Spending a day in Dingboche will help us to acclimate to the high altitude. Instead of staying idle, we climb a ridge located behind the village and see six of the world’s tallest peaks including Lhotse, Makalu and Cho Oyu. Furthermore, we can also admire Cholatse and Taboche peaks. On our north-west we see more Himalayan peaks rising above the Khumbu Khola Valley. Among those peaks, Lobuche West, Lobuche East and Lhotse are the most dominant. From another location on the ridge we can also admire the picturesque Imja Khola Valley and the beautiful Dingboche village. Overnight at Dingboche.
Day 7: Trek to Lobuche.
- 1 stop
- Meals: Not included
- Accommodation: EBC Guest House
Lobuche
- 8h
The trail passes through boulder-strewn slopes as we ascend Chupki Lhara which is a ridge that provides spectacular mountain views. The top of the ridge is filled with prayer flags and stones which are memorial shrines for climbers who lost their lives on Mt. Everest. As the trail drops to the Khumbu Glacier moraine, we find ourselves facing several great peaks including Khumbutse, Lingtren, Pumori and Mahalangur Himal. As we are crossing Khumbu Glacier we can also see Mt. Nuptse. Overnight in Lobuche.
Day 8: Trek to Everest Base Camp and back in Gorakshep
- 1 stop
- Meals: Not included
- Accommodation: Snowland Lodge
Gorakshep
- 7h
- Admission ticket not included
This day we ascend and descend mostly on a glacier path. There is also a lot of meandering on rough terrains. As we reach the base camp, we enjoy the incredible melt patterns and admire the gently rounded ice towers on the upper part of the Khumbu glacier. The Everest Base Camp is stunningly beautiful. We can enjoy amazing views of Nuptse, Khumbuste, Lingtren and Pumori mountains from the base camp. After soaking in the beauty, we walk back towards Gorak Shep where we spend the night. Overnight in Gorak Shep.
Day 9: Kalapathar hike and trek to Pheriche
- 1 stop
- Meals: Not included
- Accommodation: Himalayan Lodge
Helicopter Landing At Kalapathar
- 7h
We wake up early for the walk up to Kala Patthar. It is dark outside with cold temperature and most likely chilly winds. We walk on a fairly steep trail at a comfortable pace. As we are climbing up the hill we can see Lingtren, Khumbutse, and Changtse mountains. The view from the summit is outstanding. We can see the world’s tallest mountain Everest along other mighty Himalayan peaks. After spending some time at the summit of Kala Patthar, we walk back to Gorak Shep which is relatively easier than hiking up to Kala Pathhar.
After returning to Gorak Shep, we will have breakfast and then descend to Pheriche to spend the night. Overnight in Pheriche.
Day 10: Trek to Namche
- 1 stop
- Meals: Not included
- Accommodation: Namche Bazaar Guest house
Namche Bazaar
- 7h
We lose approximately 2,000 feet in elevation today and walk on a trail with a lot of ups and downs. We descend through a hillside filled with rhododendron and juniper trees and cross a bridge over the Dudh Koshi River. We descend rapidly through pine forest where we can easily spot mountains goats, pheasants and other wild animals and birds common to the area. The path eventually reaches Sansa from where we can enjoy views of Ama Dablam, Thamserku and Nuptse mountains. We walk on winding trails followed by another walk through a forest before reaching Namche Bazaar. Overnight in Namche Bazaar.
Day 11: Trek to Lukla
- 1 stop
- Meals: Not included
- Accommodation: Paradise Lodge
Lukla
- 7h
We begin our trek to Namche Bazaar today on a rocky terrain. It is mostly a downhill trek on a trail alongside the Dudh Koshi River. We cross several suspension bridges, pass by several monasteries and villages before reaching Lukla. After reaching Lukla we spend rest of the day taking rest as today will be our last day on the mountains. Overnight in Lukla.
Day 12: Flight to Kathmandu
- 1 stop
- Meals: Not included
- Accommodation: Not included
Kathmandu
- 7h
We catch an early morning flight to Kathmandu after our long mountain journey. After reaching Kathmandu, we can take a rest or do some souvenir shopping. If we want to explore any other areas of Kathmandu, we may do that today. Our guides can help you with both souvenir shopping or sightseeing. There will be a farewell dinner in the evening to celebrate the successful completion of our journey. Overnight in Kathmandu.
Location
Activity location
- Phakding
- Phakding, Nepal
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Phakding
- Phakding, Nepal
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