Everest Base Camp Trek

Overview

The 14-day Everest Base Camp Trek is an unforgettable adventure that offers breathtaking Himalayan vistas and an immersive experience of Sherpa culture. Along the route, you will cross suspension bridges, visit hidden Buddhist monasteries, and explore the heart of Sagarmatha National Park. Starting in the Solu-Khumbu district of Province 1, this trek takes you through charming villages, lush forests, and high-altitude landscapes, giving you spectacular views of Mount Everest and surrounding peaks such as Lhotse, Nuptse, Pumori, and Ama Dablam. The region is primarily inhabited by the Sherpa community, whose Tibetan-influenced culture and traditions are reflected in the local lifestyle, monasteries, and festivals. Other ethnic groups such as Rai, Limbu, and Gurung also reside here. The trek’s highlight is reaching Everest Base Camp, while Kala Patthar offers a higher vantage point with stunning sunrise panoramas of Everest. Along the way, you will explore Sagarmatha National Park, home to unique flora and endangered wildlife. This moderate-level trek begins with an exhilarating flight to Lukla, where you will enjoy stunning views of mountains, valleys, and hills. From Lukla, you trek to Phakding for your first overnight stay, then proceed to Namche Bazaar, the vibrant hub of the Everest region. Here, you will acclimatize and explore nearby attractions such as Khumjung, Khunde, and the Everest View Hotel. The journey continues to Tengboche and then Dingboche, where acclimatization hikes to nearby peaks are planned. You then trek to Lobuche, before reaching Gorak Shep and finally Everest Base Camp. After the visit, you descend through Pheriche, Namche, and Lukla, ending the trek with a scenic flight back to Kathmandu. With two acclimatization days included, this trek balances adventure with safety, allowing you to experience the Himalayas fully while minimizing altitude-related risks. The Everest Base Camp Trek is truly a once-in-a-lifetime journey, perfect for anyone seeking the ultimate mountain adventure.

Itinerary

• Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu
• Day 2: Flight from Kathmandu to Lukla, trek to Phakding
• Day 3: Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar
• Day 4: Acclimatization in Namche Bazaar (side trips to Khumjung, Khunde, Everest View Hotel)
• Day 5: Trek from Namche Bazaar to Tengboche
• Day 6: Trek from Tengboche to Dingboche
• Day 7: Acclimatization at Dingboche (hike to nearby peaks)
• Day 8: Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche
• Day 9: Trek from Lobuche to Gorak Shep, hike to Everest Base Camp, return to Gorak Shep
• Day 10: Hike to Kala Patthar, descend to Pheriche
• Day 11: Trek down to Namche Bazaar
• Day 12: Trek back to Lukla
• Day 13: Fly back to Kathmandu
• Day 14: Departure from Kathmandu

What is Included

• Airport pickup and drop by private vehicle.
• Two nights Kathmandu 3* hotel twin sharing including breakfast.
• Three meals a day (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) including a cup of tea/coffee.
• Fresh fruit every evening after the dinner.
• Trekking Lodge (Tea House) accommodations throughout the trek.
• All necessary paperwork: Sagarmatha National Park Entry Permit & Khumbu Pashang Lhamu Rural Municipality fees.
• Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu flight including airport transfer. (High season flights from Ramechhap airport 4-5 hours east of Kathmandu).
• A highly experienced, helpful, knowledgeable, friendly, English-speaking well-trained Government license holder guide with all salary, food, drinks, accommodation, transport, and insurance covered.
• Strong, helpful porters with proper equipment (1 porter = 2 people), including salary, food, drinks, accommodation, and insurance.
• Comprehensive medical supplies (first aid kit available).
• Arrangement of Emergency Helicopter service (paid by your travel insurance company).
• Use of sleeping bag, down jacket, and walking poles (if you don’t have your own). Maintenance/washing charge: $10 USD each.
• Sherpa Walk T-shirt, cap, and duffel bag.
• Government taxes and official expenses.
• Everest Base Camp trekking map.
• Oxymeter to check pulse, oxygen saturation, and heart rate twice daily to monitor Altitude Mountain Sickness (AMS).
• Assistant guide for group size above 6+ persons.

What is Excluded

• Meals whilst you are in Kathmandu (Lunch and Dinner).
• Nepal entry visa fee $30 USD for 15 days on arrival.
• Travel and Medical Insurance.
• International Airfare.
• Personal Expenses.
• All alcoholic and non-alcoholic cold and hot drinks on trek (purchased along the way and in Tea Houses).
• All desserts and sweet items like chocolate, cake, pie, pudding.
• Hot shower and battery charging at the tea houses.
• Tips for guide, porter, and driver (tipping is expected).
• Excess baggage more than 15kg for Lukla flight.

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