Travel Destinations in Nepal

Everest Base Camp Trek

  • Trip Code: MG-101
  • Duration: 14 Days
  • Country: Travel Destinations in Nepal
  • Trip Level: Strenuous
  • Max Altitude: 5,555 m /18,225 ft
  • Activity: Trekking Routes in Nepal
  • Starts at: Kathmandu
  • Ends at: Kathmandu
  • Trip Route:

    Kathmandu-Lukla-Phakding-Namche Bazar-Tengbouche-Dingbouche-Lobuche-Everest Base Camp-Gorekshep-Kalapathhar-Pheriche-Namche Bazar-Lukla-Kathmandu.

  • Best Season:

    February,March,April,may,June,September,October,November And December.

Everest Base Camp Trek Highlights

  • Trek to World's Highest Peak Mount Everest Base Camp.
  • Stunning sites of Majestic mountain from highest place hotel on earth(The Everest View Hotel).
  • Thrilling adventure during the flight to Lukla and landing and take-off will be more adventurous.
  • Breathtaking view of Mount Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, and Other Himalayan ranges.
  • Visit Tengboche Monastery and Sherpa culture in Namche Bazar.
  • Explore the diverse range of Himalayas.
  • Hike Sagarmatha National Park to visit a diverse range of flora and fauna which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  • Sunrise and sunset views of the majestic mountain can be a lifetime experience.
  • Get to know Sherpa Culture, tradition, and history more closely.
  • Can witness Khumbu icefall and Khumbu Glacier.

 


Everest Base Camp Trek Description

It is everybody's dream to reach Everest Base Camp to see the highest point in the World once in a lifetime. Everest Base Camp Trek is one of the best options to make your dream of being directly under the roof of the world come true. Everest Base Camp lies in the middle of the Khumbu Region, which is one of the most rural trekking routes in Nepal. 

Mount Everest Base Camp Trek is a premier adventure of trekking in the Solukhumbu district of Northeast Nepal. If you have completed other treks and missed out on treks to Everest Base Camp then you are certainly not getting the complete trekking experience. This region is very famous among national and international adventurous travelers as it gives the optimum level of satisfaction of trek.

Treks to Everest Base Camp offer the majestic view of Mount Everest and the lifestyle, culture, tradition, cultural heritage, food habits, and flora and fauna of people in the EBC trekking area. Generally, this place is famous for Sherpas who are also renowned for mountain climbing all over the World. Tenzing Norgay Sherpa was the first human being to put their foot on the highest point on earth 8848m ie Mount Everest. Thousands of climbers have climbed, Mount Everest, today. Nowadays many climbers visit Nepal to do expeditions to Mount Everest.

This long journey toward Everest Base Camp is a thrilling experience that you carry through the rest of your life. After all, it contains every aspect of mountain trekking. Everest Base Camp Trekking will take you through a lot of places including Lukla Airport, at 2846m in height from sea level. Along with this, you will pass through Namche Bazar, another attraction of Everest Trekking as it is an ancient city in the mountain region that has its own unique identity and lifestyle. There are many Buddhist monasteries and ancient museums in this Region. There is also a UNESCO World Heritage site that is Sagarmatha National Park which is a natural habitat for many plants, birds, animals, and insects found in the high mountain region of Nepal. Let's not forget the trading hub of this region Namche Bazaar and Gorak Shep as we talk about the best spots on this trekking trail. 

Everest Trekking Packages is a combo package for adventurous trekkers that not only offer you a hike to Mount Everest but also a lifetime memory that trekkers see along the way.EBC Trek offers you a majestic view of the different mountains in that region. The chief highlights of EBC are Gorekshep, Khumbu Icefall which is a stunning glimpse that you can capture, and a closer view of Pumori, Ama Dablam, Nuptse, Lhotse, and Mount Everest. Kala Patthar 5643m is a stunning place which is the last point of the Everest Base Camp Trek.

 

Best Time To Trek Everest Base Camp?

Everest Base Camp Trekking can be done throughout the year. Every season and month has its own unique reason to trek. But you can plan your trek according to the time and season that you prefer the most. 

During the Spring season, the tree leaves fall and will provide you with the best view of the mountain, also the weather is favorable during the month of Spring ie March, April, And May. There is a clear mountain view during this month.

Autumn Season is preferred by many travelers as there is a less humid and clear sky that falls from the month of September to November. 

Monsoon season and early winter are preferred by many travelers because it is cold and only a few trekkers plan to do that. You will encounter very few trekkers in this time frame. 

 

Everest Base Camp Trek Cost:

The Cost of the Everest Base Camp Trek is Around USD 1350 or less depending on the luxury of the trek you choose to take. The cost may vary according to your request that is the size of the group, trekking days, and porters and guide cost which may be less than the mentioned price. Our trip package can be customized to your requirement and request. We have a heavy discount offer for groups and family travelers.

 

Everest Base Camp Trek Difficulty:

Everest Base Camp Trek is a Moderate level difficulty trek of 2 weeks which is a challenging journey of 14 Days and 97 miles on foot. This trek starts from Kathmandu to the Lukla flight then to Mount Everest Base Camp on foot from Lukla and back. A moderate level of physical fitness is required to do EBC Trekking. The average trekking duration for the Everest base camp ranges from five to seven hours per day. There are chances of high altitude sickness for young and old age people however, proper accommodation and acclimatization on different heights can be customized to your request. You will find landing at Lukla Airport thrilling and adventurous as it is situated between two giant hills. You will reach an elevation of 5550m and descend down. The upper walk is only around 10-12 km in 5-6 hours daily. The oxygen level is comparatively low in high altitudes so, we suggest you be prepared accordingly. Guide and porter will make your trekking easier, safer, and memorable as they will be with you throughout the trek.

Everest Base Camp Trek Itinerary

Welcome And Namaste, Mount Glory Representative, will receive you at TIA (Tribhuvan International Airport). As soon as you arrive our representatives our guides will wait for you with a signboard Of Mount Glory outside the Tribhuvan International Airport terminal. On the way to the hotel, s/he will explain the various services Mount Glory Team provides. After reaching the hotel, you will be given some time to freshen up. Later that day, we will have a small meeting in the Mount Glory office to brief about the trip. After the short briefing session, some of us will share our experiences. After this, we will connect you with your guide for the trek so. 

  • Meals

    Breakfast Included

  • Accommodation

    3 Star Hotel In Kathmandu (Hotel Truly Asia or Similar).

  • Max Altitude

    1,400m/4592ft

Due to a Change in Airport policy, flights to Lukla will be from different places, i.e., Manthali and Kathmandu; however, this flight zone will be decided by trekking agencies or aviation authorities.
 Manthali To Lukla Flight: Early in the morning, 2:30 AM, we drive to Manthali by tourist bus, which is a 4-6 jours journey. Then, we will fly to Lukla in 20 minutes from Manthali.Breakfast at Lukla. This flight applies during peak trekking months of March, April, May, October, and November.
Kathmandu To Lukla Flight: After a quick breakfast, our journey begins with a flight to Lukla, which lasts for around 35 mins. That said, you might have difficulty booking this flight during peak season for Everest Base Camp Trekking. 
After landing in Lukla, our journey continues with a 3-hour trek to Phakding. The walking is easy, and we will pass a small village of Ghat on our way. The altitude o this place is around 2600m from sea level. We will walk through the edge of Dudh Koshi River, where we meet the trail to Namche Bazar, located above 2713mm Chaurikharka. The journey for this day ends with an overnight stay at Phakding.

  • Walking Hours

    35 minutes flight, 3-4 hours (8 km) Trek

  • Meals

    Breakfast,Lunch And Dinner

  • Accommodation

    Best Available Tea house Accommodation

  • Max Altitude

    2,840m/9,316ft

  • Trek Distance

    8 Km

After Breakfast at Phakding, we will head towards Namche Bazaar, a beautiful village in the Solukhumbu Region. We will follow the Dudh Koshi river bank and cross the suspension bridge on the trail. We will then enter Sagarmatha National park after getting a permit. Then, we continue our trek to Namche Bazaar, and on the way, we can see glaciers, beautiful mountains, scared money stones, and colorful flags for an overnight stay. 

  • Walking Hours

    5-6 Hours

  • Meals

    Breakfast, Lunch And Dinner

  • Accommodation

    Standard Teahouse Accommodation

  • Max Altitude

    3440m/1128ft

  • Trek Distance

    10 km-11 km

Today we will roam around Namche Bazar and spend a day acclimatizing to cold weather. You also visit the Sherpa culture museum and explore the cultural and historical importance of Sherpa. On this day, we will also make the small hike to the Syangbouche Airport, which is the highest airport in Nepal. Along with this, some of our other activities include a visit to Hotel Everest view, where we can take in the breathtaking view of Mount Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, and other Himalayan ranges. 

  • Walking Hours

    4-5 Hours

  • Meals

    Breakfast,Lunch And Dinner

  • Accommodation

    Standard Teahouse Accommodation

  • Max Altitude

    3880 m/12729 ft

  • Trek Distance

    6 km

After early morning breakfast at Namche Bazaar, we start our trail through the bank of Dudh Koshi river, following the step ascend towards Tengboche Village. On the way, we can sight Rhodendron, a Clift of mountains, glaciers, rivers, and monasteries. We also visit Tengboche and the famous Tengboche Monastery after the day-long trek. From Tengboche, we can enjoy the stunning view of Mount Everest, Ama Dablam, Lhotse and Nuptse, and other mighty heights. Overnight Stay at Tengboche.

  • Walking Hours

    5-6 Hours

  • Meals

    Breakfast,Lunch And Dinner

  • Max Altitude

    3860 m/12729 ft

  • Trek Distance

    10 km-11 km

After breakfast at Tengboche, we walk through the coniferous forest to Tengboche. We pass Imja Khola to climb up to Pangbouche village then, we walk to Imja Valley through the Lobuche River. After a 5-6 hour walk, we will reach to traditional Sherpa village Dingboche. There we will stay Overnight.

  • Walking Hours

    5-6 Hours

  • Meals

    Breakfast,Lunch And Dinner

  • Accommodation

    Standard Teahouse Accommodation

  • Max Altitude

    4350 m/14271 ft

  • Trek Distance

    10 km-11 km

Today we will acclimatize to Nangkartshang peak 5083m as we go to the high altitude we need to take a rest to be adapted to a new environment. The Nangkartshang Peak offers you a stunning view of Mount Ama Dablam. Our way is surrounded by stone walls that protect the farmlands and food crops. Overnight Stay at Dingboche.

  • Walking Hours

    3-4 Hours

  • Meals

    Breakfast,Lunch And Dinner

  • Accommodation

    Standard Teahouse Accommodation

  • Max Altitude

    5615 m/18421 ft

  • Trek Distance

    5 km-6 km

After breakfast, we trek Uphill to Lobuche. Our trail offers a stunning view of Tawachee and Cholatse, and we pass through lateral moraine and Khumbu Glaciers. As we walk towards Lobuche village, we can witness many stone memorials and prayer flags meant to tribute to the fallen climbers. After we reach Lobuche at 4910m, we can observe a close view of majestic mountains like Nuptse, Pumori, and Lobuche. We will stay overnight at Lobuche Village, watching the Sunset in the beautiful mountains.

  • Walking Hours

    4-5 Hours

  • Meals

    Breakfast,Lunch And Dinner

  • Accommodation

    Standard Teahouse Accommodation

  • Max Altitude

    4910 m/16108ft

  • Trek Distance

    8 km-9 km

Today is a great day for our challenging trek as we reach 5360m height to Everest Base Camp, the base of Mount Everest. We head towards Gorek shep through the challenging but rewarding trails of the alpines river and deep marines. Our route to Everest Base Camp offers a stunning view of the Khumbu Region in Khumbu Glaciers. Also, we can experience the stunning views of different mountain peaks and wilderness of the Himalayas. We can capture the EBC camp's memory and return to Gorekshep for an overnight stay.

  • Walking Hours

    9-10 Hours

  • Meals

    Breakfast,Lunch And Dinner

  • Accommodation

    Standard Teahouse Accommodation

  • Max Altitude

    5,180 m/16994 ft

  • Trek Distance

    11 km-12 km

Today we hike to the highest point of the trek Kala Patthar to observe the stunning sunrise and panoramic view of the world's highest peak Mount Everest and other spectacular mountains. This is the highest point of our trek, so every second will be precious and breathtaking. After filling our minds with the unforgettable views, we descend to Gorekshep for breakfast. After breakfast, we continue our hike along the fascinating trail towards Pheriche. Overnight Stay at Pheriche.

  • Walking Hours

    9-10 Hours

  • Meals

    Breakfast,Lunch And Dinner

  • Accommodation

    Standard Teahouse Accommodation

  • Max Altitude

    5,555 m/18225 ft

  • Trek Distance

    11 km-12 km

We descend to Namche Bazar from Pangboche Village and Tengbouche Village. Our trekking package offers scenic views of a large number of locations before reaching Namche Bazar, including but not limited to

  • Dudh Koshi Gorge
  • Pine trees and Rhodendron forest
  • Himalayan wildlife including pheasants, goats, animals, and insects 
  • Walking Hours

    8-9 Hours

  • Meals

    Breakfast,Lunch And Dinner

  • Accommodation

    Standard Teahouse Accommodation

  • Max Altitude

    4200 m/13779 ft

  • Trek Distance

    25-26 km

Today is the last day of our adventurous trek to the Everest region we retrace back to Lukla Village. The Village through the same path. It reflects the adventurous journey and we spend our free time after 5-6 hours depending walk visiting the Lukla village where we will stay overnight.

  • Walking Hours

    4-5 Hours

  • Meals

    Breakfast,Lunch And Dinner

  • Accommodation

    Standard Teahouse Accommodation

  • Max Altitude

    3440 m/11284 ft

  • Trek Distance

    18 km -20 Km

Lukla To Manthali: During peak trekking hour, we will take a flight to Manthali Airport from Lukla, which is 20 minutes flight. And return to Kathmandu via a tourist bus and stay overnight at Kathmandu.
Lukla To Kathmandu: The alternative method is to take a direct 35 minutes flight to Kathmandu. It will be a bit more expensive, but you will get to spend more time in the capital of Nepal. Overnight stay at Hotel In Kathmandu.
Our company representative will join the Farewell Dinner in the evening, and you will be provided with a certificate of trek completion.

  • Walking Hours

    35 minutes flight.

  • Meals

    Breakfast,Lunch And Farewell Dinner

  • Accommodation

    3 Star Hotel In Kathmandu (Hotel Truly Asia or Similar).

After Breakfast at Hotek In Kathmandu Our 14-day, Everest Base Camp Trek ends today and our representative will drop you at Kathmandu International Airport for your Flight. We will also provide you Certificate of trek completion and we wish you a safe journey.

  • Meals

    Breakfast Included

Everest Base Camp Trek Itinerary Map

Get from Kathmandu to Mount Everest- Driving, Flight & Trekking

Want to customize your own trip ?

You can change this itinerary, services, accommodation, duration of this trip etc.to suit your needs and budget. The choice is yours. Let us help you tailor your perfect holiday.

Include / Exclude

  • Airport / Hotel / Airport pick up & drop by private tourist vehicle.
  • 02 Nights Twin sharing 3-Star accommodation in Kathmandu); Breakfast included. (A single room can be arranged upon payment of an extra price of USD 60 per night).
  • All your standard Meals during the trek (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner).
  • Standard Guest House accommodation while trekking time on a twin-sharing basis.
  • Airfare from Kathmandu – to Lukla - Kathmandu includes airport departure tax in Kathmandu and Lukla airport.
  • Well, English-speaking Government License Holder Experienced Trek leader/Guide.
  • Porters to carry your bags(1 porter for 2 guests).
  • Food, Accommodation, salary, insurance, and equipment are for all staff.
  • Free Mount Glory Duffle, and T-shirt.
  • Everest National Park Permits and TIMS for trekking.
  • All government, hotel, and other applicable taxes.
  • Farewell dinner in a typical Nepali Restaurant with a cultural dance show.
  • Trip Completion Certificate And Token Of Love.
  • Official expenses.
  • International Airfare and taxes.
  • Personal Travel Insurance.
  • Nepal Entry Visa Fee.
  • Lunch and Dinner in Kathmandu.
  • All items of personal expenses.
  • Tipping for a guide, porters, and drivers(tipping is expected).
  • Any other expense which is not mentioned in a price Includes' section.

Note: Please bring 4 passport-size photos, a copy of your passport, and travel insurance at Our First Meeting In Our Office.

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All Inclusive Price :

USD 1,350 per person

  • No. of People Price (Per Person)
  • 1 USD 1,350
  • 2 - 2 USD 1,190
  • 3 - 4 USD 1,150
  • 5 - 7 USD 1,120
  • 8 - 10 USD 1,090
  • 11 - 20 USD 1,050
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