Everest Base Camp Trekking
 

Everest Base Camp Trekking

  • Transportation
    Bus, Car, Flight
  • Destination
    Nepal
  • Altitude
    5555m
  • Duration
    15 Days
  • Activities
    Trekking in Nepal
  • Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
  • Difficulty
    Moderate
  • Accomodation
    Hotel in Kathmandu, Teahouse during the trek

Overview

Everest Base Camp trekking is trekking to the base of the top of the world. It sounds amazing to hear about Everest and it is amazing to be at the base camp of this mighty Mount Everest.

There are two base camps in Everest, North Base Camp, and South Base Camp. The north base camp is in Tibet while the south base camp is in Nepal. On this page, we are talking about South Base Camp. Talking about the altitude at which the Everest base camp is located is 5364 meters.

The Everest Base Camp is the campsite for the Expedition Adventure and the primary destination for Trekkers. The South Everest Base Camp in Nepal is one of the most popular trekking routes in the world. Trekkers usually fly from Kathmandu or Manthali to Lukla.

Lukla is the starting point of the Everest Base Camp Trekking and is also famous for being the world’s most fascinating and dangerous Airport. At an elevation of 2800m, Lukla is the only airport that is at the highest elevation in the world.

The scenic journey flight from Kathmandu to Lukla is mind-blowing and is also one of the most adventurous flights you will take in your lifetime. Lukla Airport runway is around 560m, the shortest but the world’s top 5 beautiful runways.

Benefits of doing Everest Base Camp Trekking with info Nepal

Being one of the leading Tour companies in Nepal, Info Nepal is always focused on providing clients with the best possible experience of high-altitude trekking. We have been working in the Tourism field since 2007, so there would be no doubt about how info Nepal handles these projects.

Info Nepal is an expert in organizing the Everest Base Camp Trek. Here are some of the facts that show the benefits of doing Everest Base Camp Trek with Info Nepal tours and treks:

  • Clients safety is our first and the most prioritized motto
  • On-time arrangements
  • On-time rescue in case of any emergency
  • Info Nepal has one of the best trekking guides available
  • Free Airport Transfer
  • Free storage available in Kathmandu

Itinerary

DAY 01

Kathmandu, Nepal Arrival

You will be received at the Airport by our airport representative and then transferred to the hotel.

Evening briefing about the trip.

DAY 02

Visit Kathmandu and Trip Preparation for Next day

You will be visiting Kathmandu city today. After breakfast, our driver will take you to the different attractions in Kathmandu.
The attraction is listed below:
  1.  Kathmandu Durbar Square
  2. The Monkey Temple (Swayambhunath temple)
  3. Bouddhanath stupa
  4. Pashupatinath Temple

After finishing the Kathmandu trip back to the hotel, and trek in preparation for the next day.

DAY 03

Kathmandu to Ramechhap Manthali

Kathmandu to Manthali Airport is by the drive and it will take around 4.5 hours to reach Manthali. Same day overnight in Manthali and then next day flight to Lukla.

NOTE: if we cannot book accommodation in Manthali then you need to drive to Manthali at midnight to catch a flight to Lukla.

DAY 04

Manthali to Lukla and hike to Phakding

Earlier morning, take a 15 minutes scenic flight to Lukla. Lukla Airport’s elevation is 2800m above sea level. Meeting Guide/Porter in Lukla and then starting the Everest Trekking Journey. Tonight you will stay in Phakding which is 2650m above sea level. Phakding is a beautiful village just 4 hour hike from Lukla.
DAY 05

Phakding to Namche

Phakding to Namche is about 5 hour hike. Today is a beautiful hike; you can walk through the valley by the river and cross several suspension bridges. You will also be able to cross the famous suspension bridge called the Hillary Bridge.

Namche is at 3400m elevation. Namche is a beautiful classic village that used to be Trading Point for Tibetan and Nepalese.

DAY 06

Acclimatization in Namche

Acclimatization is very much required in these kinds of high-altitude trips. If you can acclimatize well in 3400m then for further journeys it will be significantly more manageable for you to hike and the chance of getting altitude sickness will be lowered.

Today is a leisure day, You can either rest or Hike towards the Khumjung village via Syangboche.

DAY 07

Namche to Tengboche

It is around 6 hour’s hike to the Tengboche, Tengboche is famous for its Monastery. The elevation at which Tengboche is located is 3956m. You will rest overnight in Tengboche.
DAY 08

Tengboche to Dingboche

The hike from Tengboche to Dingboche is around 5 hours. Dingboche is at an elevation of 4400m. Dingboche is a lovely village. The view of the Mountain from Dingboche is fantastic.

You will see Lhotse, Imza Tse, Mount Amadablam, and various other peaks clearly from the Dingboche.

DAY 09

Acclimmatization in Dingboche

Today you will acclimatize in Dingboche, this is the last acclimatization in Dingboche, as in higher altitudes you won’t be needing any acclimatization.

You are either rest or choose to walk to Nagarjuna Hill today. You can climb 300-400m and see the beautiful mountain view in Dingboche.

DAY 10

Dingboche to Lobuche

Dingboche to Lobuche is really a tough hike. Today is a long hike upward. You need to hike for around 7 hours to reach Lobuche. There are few tea houses at Lobuche so pre-booking is necessary in order to get a bed in Lobuche. The elevation of Lobuche is around 4980m.
DAY 11

Lobuche to Gorakshep and then to Everest Base Camp(5364m)

Lobuche to Gorakshep hike is about 2.5 hours. Gorakshep is the last point before reaching Everest Base Camp. You will be delighted to reach Everest base camp as it is worth it.

On the way from Gorakshep to Everest Base Camp, You will be able to see some of the Amazing Peaks such as Mount. Pumori, Shangrila Mountain, Lola Peak, Mount.Everest, Nuptse Mountain.

DAY 12

Kalapatthar hike and back to Gorakshep and then to Periche

At around 5 am, you will wake up and then hike up to the kalapatthar. Kalapatthar hike will take you around 2.5 hours to reach the top. Kalapatthar is a beautiful viewpoint in the Everest region. It is a long hike today. You will need around an 8-10 hours hike back to Periche. Periche is at around 4380m.
DAY 13

Periche to Namche (3400m)

So you are today going back to Namche, You can recall all the beauties of Nature, valleys, and mountains today. You can enjoy a lot in Namche Bazaar today as there are few pubs around Namche.
DAY 14

Namche to Lukla

It will be around 7 hour hike back to Lukla. Lukla is the last point for your trek. You will stay overnight in Lukla.
DAY 15

Lukla to Manthali and back to Kathmandu

It is a similar route back to Kathmandu, You will get a morning flight back to Manthali from Lukla, and reaching manthali our car will take you back to Kathmandu.

Includes/Excludes

What's included?

  • Airport Pickup and drop
  • All the ground transport used during this trip
  • Lukla is up and down Flight tickets
  • Guide/Porter
  • Guide/Porter Insurance
  • Food (Breakfast, Lunch, and dinner), 1 item for each person per time
  • Accommodation
  • All the Permits required during the Trek

What’s excluded?

  • Trekking Equipment
  • Hot water, Wifi, mineral water bottle, hot shower, and beverages
  • Any extra nights
  • Your insurance
  • Guide/Porter tipping

Useful Info

Everest Base Camp Trek difficulty

The most difficult road leads to the most beautiful destination. The Everest Base Camp Trekking trail is world-class. As being the most beautiful trail it is also dangerous and difficult. Ranking wise the trekking is still moderate but for first-timers sometimes it becomes a nightmare. As gaining altitude it becomes difficult to breathe and results in difficulty in walking.

Don’t take this trip too lightly and don’t think it is too hard, just walk consistently and you will reach your destination. With a good fitness level, you can complete this trip easily. Some of the difficulties while doing Everest Base Camp Trekking are categorized below:

The altitude of Everest Base Camp

Everest Base Camp is precisely located at 5364m, which is not a simple trek to do. At this altitude, it becomes a very challenging trip. This makes the Everest base camp trip one of the most amazing and adventurous trips of your lifetime.

Length of the Trek

It is not a small trek to complete this trek you will need around 2 weeks. The distance from the Trek starting at Point Lukla to Everest Base Camp and back to Lukla is 130 kilometers. Each day you need to hike for 5-6 hours.

Weather in Everest Region

It is difficult to guess the weather in the Everest Region as Everest lies in the Himalayas and the weather in the Himalayas fluctuates too much. This makes the Mountain scarier.

Doing Everest Base Camp during Spring and Autumn will be your best choice as the weather during that time will be good with clear skies, and visible Mountain Peaks. So when choosing a time to do Everest Base choose either Spring or Autumn.

Best Time to do Everest Base Camp Trekking

The Best time to do Everest Base Camp Trekking would be in Spring which starts from March to May and in Autumn which starts from Mid-September to November. You must be careful while choosing Everest Base Camp Trekking. This trek is a high altitude trek so you must consider lots of things regarding doing this trip.

There are lots of trekkers visiting Everest Base Camp at the specific time of Spring and Autumn. Spring is a season of flowers, you will be able to see a thick forest of flowers in the lower altitudes. At this time the environment in Everest Region is more beautiful.

Autumn is the weather with a clear sky and a high chance of seeing mountains every day during your hike. The mountain looks beautiful if the weather is favorable.

The climate in the Everest Region

Mount Everest has an iced cap climate. Above 6500m there is a minus degree throughout the year. It is warmer in the lower altitude around 4000m as sunlight is strong over there.

Everest now is warming up due to global warming which results in the melting of the Khumbu glacier. This is very bad for all of us as it took time for about 50 or more million of years to form the Khumbu glacier and now it’s melting. Because of this Government of Nepal has planned to move Everest Base Camp to a 100-200m Lower Altitude.

After hiking for 5-6 hours each day, you will reach your camp which is Tea House Lodge. Tea House Lodge is the place where you stay for a night. Food and water are all you get in the Tea House. Tea House is not like hotels in cities. It is very simple with a normal common room. Most of the Tea House are made up of stones and wood, so it will be a new experience for you.

Acclimatization During the Everest Base Camp Trekking

High Altitude Trek is difficult. As you gain altitude you might feel difficulty in breathing, so you need to acclimatize during your trip to Everest Base Camp

There are a few days that you need to acclimatize during your Everest Base Camp Trek. The first acclimatization will be at Namche which is at 3400m, where you spend 2 nights and the Second acclimatization will be at Dingboche which is at 4400m.

Staying for 2 nights in these places will help you a lot during the trip. If you are used to the mountain then you will be able to reduce all the difficulties you might face during the trip.

Accommodation During Everest Base Camp Trekking

Everest Base Camp Trek suits all budget travelers. Nearly all the accommodation in Everest is Tea House lodges. Tea House Lodges are the classic form of Lodges in the Everest Region.

The rooms in the Tea Houses are on a Twin sharing basis and do not have an attached bathroom. Tea Houses come with basic furniture. The dining in the tea house is an amazing place to spend time. During the evening time, there will be a wood fire or yak dung fire burning inside the dining which does warm the whole dining area.

Showers are also available in tea houses. Whoever uses the shower they are charged. Normally per shower charge is 500-1000 NPR.

What kind of People are fit to do Everest Base Camp Trekking?

Coming on eligibility to do Everest Base Camp Trekking, there is no age gap or restrictions to this trip. A normal healthy person can do an Everest base camp trip. Children and old people also can do this trip but the itinerary might be longer for them.

Everest Base Camp Trekking Package?

With years of serving in the Industry, INFO NEPAL TOURS AND TREK is well aware of the client’s needs. We here bring you the best of the Everest package depending upon your budget, and time.

The cost of the Everest Base Camp Trekking ranges from 1300-1900 USD. The cheaper the normal service, the more expensive the luxurious services. Remember what you pay that you get.

Best Trekking Equipment

Clothing & Gears

  • Windproof down Jackets
  • Outerwear water raincoat
  • A pair of Gloves
  • Cap or Woolen Het
  • Trek Boot
  • Towel
  • Trouser
  • Thermal Wears
  • Trek Bag
  • Water Bottle
  • Sunscreen / Sunglasses
  • Camara
  • Water purifier tablets
  • Torch or Headlamp
  • Trek Sticks
  • Power Bank
  • Toilet Papers & tissue papers

FAQs

How do I book Everest Base Camp Trek?

You can book the trip by first contacting us simply by mail or Whatsapp. After then we will finalize the date. You need to deposit some amount as a booking. After this your seat for the Everest Base Camp trek is secured.

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