Everest Base Camp (EBC)Trekking (16 days)Everest Base Camp (EBC)Trekking (16 days)

Everest Base Camp Trek - 16 Days

  • Duration16 Days
  • DestinationNepal
  • Difficulty Moderate
  • Max Altitude 5545m
  • Activity Cultures trekking and hiking
  • Group Size 1-20 People
  • Accommodation Comfort Hotel and Lodges
  • Meals 3 Times on the Trek
  • Transportation Vehicle and Flight
  • Starts Trek from Lukla
  • Ends Trek to Lukla
  • Best Season March-April- May/ September-October- December
Overview
Trip Highlights
  • Highly experienced trekking crews
  • Guided Sightseeing tour around the world heritage sites and trekking,
  • Private vehicle to and from Ramechaap, domestic flight to and from Lukla,
  • Following the footsteps of the legendary climbers,
  • Visiting EBC 5,370m, Kalapatthar view point 5,545m,
  • Beautiful Himalayan wildlife
  • Classic and definitive Himalayan trek via breathless high alpine landscapes.
  •  Astonishing Views of the Mt. Everest 8,848m, Lhotse 8,516m, Lhotse Shar 8,383, Makalu 8,485m, & several others mountains.
  • Picturesque Sherpa villages, mane walls and bridges
  • Buddhist culture, traditions, Monastery, Lungdars, stupas and chortens
  • Enormous scenic glacier, landscape, icefall and moraine
  • Nice hotels and lodges with delicious food menu
  • Kneed and clean dining room with yak dung heater
  • Hot showers and comfort toilets

EVEREST BASE CAMP (EBC) TREK:

Lukla
Lukla Airport

Everest base camp is the most popular trekking destination in the world.  Whether people have fewer adventurous experiences or have wide thrilling experiences, everybody dreams of at least step once into the legendary Everest base camp in a lifetime.  Most outfitters, adventure lovers, and travelers around the world aim to be at base camp for a lifetime holiday’s rewards and memory of the highest peak of the world. Sleeping at Gorakshep (5170 meters) and a day hiking through a rocky trail takes you to the base camp (5320mtr). Hanging around a wide moraine glacier, seeing massive mountains, Khumbu icefall, visiting the Camping site, taking pictures and feeling the taste of adventurous temperature then back to Gorakshep for overnight.

The next day's excursion up to Kalapatthar (5545mtr) will be very early in the morning before breakfast will be another heavenly beautiful hike. You will have wide and bright views of Mt. Everest from Kalapatthar as well as Mt. Lhotse, Pumori, Khumbutse, Nuptse, Lola, Amadablam, Gyachungkhang, Mt. Bharunche, Thanserku, Khangtega, and the longest Khumbu glacier.

Besides the extreme mountains you will see so many other things in this trekking such as highlander Sherpa villages, crosses several suspension bridges, Gumbas, Stupas, Chortens, attractive Namche bazaar, meeting & interacting worldwide people, Yaks, Jopkeys, transporting mules, local people and their way of life, the famous monuments above Thukla.

Everest Base Camp and Kalapathar trekking begin KTM to Ramechhap car drive and a short flight from Ramechhap to Lukla or overland jeep drive from KTM to Sallery- Bupsa then by walking. The trail passes through the heartland of Sherpa, Lukla, Phakding, Monjo, Namche Bazaar, Tenboche, Pangboche, Dingboche, Chhukung, and Gorak Shep. Returning down along the same way and taking a morning flight or jeep drive back to Kathmandu.

Itinerary

Arrival at Tribhuwan international airport, greeting with flower garlands & transfer to Hotel. Overnight at the hotel in Kathmandu on B/B (bed and breakfast) planning basis.

During the high tourist season flights from kathmandu to Lukla is impossible. Most tourists get to drive in the middle of the night from Kathmandu to Manthali for the next day’s morning flight. But we recommend moving a day earlier from Kathmandu to nearby Manthali. That will provide the perfect countryside views of Nepal and also would not make the rush and uncomfortable drive.

The flight takes about 25 minutes from Manthali to Lukla. Collect your baggages and move to the hotel and get introduce with your trekking crews, make your breakfast then the trek begins gently to the left bank of Dudh Koshi River via Chaurikharka village, Kyangzoma, Thado koshi, Ghat and overnight at Phakding 2600mtr. 3-4 hours

Namche

We commence our trek to Namche Bazaar through the Dudh Koshi River bank. Today we will cross so many suspension bridges over the Dudh Koshi River. The zigzag trail leads us through Banker, Monjo to Jorsalle. Jorsalle is the check post of Sagarmatha national park and trekking permits. Thamserku, Kusumgaru, and Kwongde Mountain are visible all day long today. The Khumbila Peak is just standing over the Namche Bazzar. We follow the uphill trail from the riverbed of this V-shaped valley where the river forks Dudh Koshi and Bhote Koshi are meeting each other. Now we begin steep ascending to Namche Bazar. We make a quick stoppage just over the shoulder of steep up after one and half hours of walking from there you will have the 1st excellent view of Everest (8848m) and Lhotse (8516m.)Then it takes approximately 45 minutes to arrive at Namche Bazaar. Bellow the Namche Bazaar there is also a check post for checking your permits.

It is considered an ideal day for altitude acclimatization in this place, after breakfast just get higher around the museum. There is very nice viewpoint including the statue of Tenzing Norgay Sherpa and rounding mountains view such as Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Tawache, Nuptse, Amadablam, Thamserku, Kusumkangaru, Kwonge Peak, and Thame Peak. It would be the best morning ever in your travel time then follow the steep climb up to the world’s highest airstrip airport “Syangboche”. Turn right across the Everest View hotel to Khumjung village for a day excursion, visit the monastery which is still preserving a yeti’s head then get back down to Namche by aside the Khumjung school or if you want to go to Khunde village you can continue climbing and take a direct way to Namche bazaar from Khunde.

Everesview

You have to walk through the same way just up to Museum then take a right flat easy trail. The mountain view is widely spreading all around, make a small break in Chhumoa and follow the path which is heading to the riverside Lowsasa and Fungitanga. From there it is steep climbing through the pine, fir trees, and juniper and rhododendron forest till Tyangboche. Visit the holy monastery in the evening Puja (praying) time and overnight at the lodge. Tyangboche is not a big place so most of the hotels are very full of trekkers.

Leaving Tyangboche at the backdrop, we descend through a rhododendron forest and enter Deboche. Cross the Imja Khola over the suspension bridge and slowly scale upwards walking to Pangboche village. Pangboche is a very popular Sherpa village with a lot of Buddhist culture and tradition and keeps walking ahead for lunch in Sommare (a little hamlet). Then follow the classic trail for half an hour and enter Imjatse Valley beneath the mighty peaks of Ama Dablam peak. Follow the trail to Imja River with the beautiful view of Mt. Lhotse, Island Peak, peak 38, and so many others till you arrive in Dingboche village.

This is a suitable place to have an acclimatization day or for more ensure to avoid altitude sickness. After breakfast, you can take a hike up to Nartsang Peak at the altitude of (5000m) or Chhukung Peak (5320m) and back to Dingboche overnight.

Dingboche

Walk slowly to the left first ridge where some stupas are standing, and take a trail just above the Pheriche village along the yak pasturelands, it seems a very closed way however takes a longer time to arrive at Thukla. Several mountain views are privileged on the way and maybe a windy walk, you will see the giant edge of the Khumbu glacier just over the Thukla. It has a very steep path to the top, thousands of mountaineer’s monuments lost their lives in the Himalayas. Follow the moraine trail along the hidden valley up to the mountains and stop at a little settlement Lobuche.   

Lobuche

It takes almost 4 hours of a demanding walk through the Gyazungkhang glacier, a rocky gregarious moraine trail, and a giant longe bed of Khumbu glacier to the right side. Mt. Pumori, Nuptse, Gyzungkhang, Ngozumba are towering Mountains. You arrive by lunchtime to Gorakshep and make an Everest base camp tour in the afternoon. And back to Gorakshep for overnight.

ebc

Start climbing up to the kalapatthar very early in the morning for nice sunrise views. It takes approximately one and a half-hour’ time. You can see enormous spellbound views from Kalapathhar, Mt. Everest is very nicely visible from Kalapatthar. Mt. Lhotse, Nuptse, Pumori, Lingtren, Khumbutse, a wide range of Everest basecamp, Khumbu icefall, long range of giant Khumbu glacier, Mt. Makalu, Bharuntse, Amadablam, Tauche, Thamserku and complete Himalayan glacier covering landscape are visible. Pumori base camp lies just below kalapatthar with gleaming Glacier Lake. Achieving steps on Kalapatthar is the ultimate mission and worth of your travel. Get back to the lodge for breakfast and return home way from Gorakshep to Pheriche.

returning

We recommend Kyanjuma for overnight because it is quite and panoramic place. The Trek descends via the legendary trail to Somare, pangboche, Dibuche, and Tyangboche Monastary for the Noon break. After the Lunch, descend down to Riverside via the same trail you walked up. Cross the suspension bridge and climb slowly upto the Lowsasa village. The trail is very interesting through the forest of blue pines, birch, rhododendron and several others Himalayan plants. Nice lodges will approach after walking peacfully for half an our from Lowsasa, there you will spend overnight. This place provides the best reconcilations views of your round trip.

Make the most enjoyable breakfast with mind-blowing views. Trek to Namche bazaar and enjoy your lunch then slowly descend down to Monjo via crossing the two Rivers conjoint bridge. overnight at good lodge with very nice hotshower

bridge

The trek from Monjo to Lukla is quite easy while descending. you find it very comfortable and might be very excited to finish the trek. Farewell dinner will be organized in Lukla, you may give some Tips and materials to your crews instead of doing hard efords for your successful trip.

The flight will be in the morning from Lukla to Ramechhap then drive to Kathmandu and free noon time or shopping day. Overnight at hotel on B/B planning.

Route Map
Everest Base Camp Trek - 16 Days map
Cost Details
What's included
  • Airport pick up and drop off with a private vehicle
  • Deluxe Hotel Room on B/B Planning basis in Kathmandu (Before & after trekking)
  • Kathmandu - Ramechhap- Kathmandu drive with a private vehicle before and after trekking
  • Domestic plane ticket for both ways ( Ramechhap- Lukla- Ramechhap)
  • Plane ticket or transportation charge for your guide.
  • Trekking permit related to National park fees, TIMS, and Local permits.
  • Local accommodation and three times meals (Breakfast, lunch, Dinner) during the trek, including hot drinks.
  • Necessary Guide and Porters for your support on the trek
  • Guide's and porter's salary, including their trekking insurance, equipment, food, and accommodation.
  • sightseeing in Kathmandu (at your choice)
  • Service charges and farewell dinner
What's not included
  • Nepal entry visa
  • Your Travel insurance
  • Your personal expenses in Nepal
  • Your International airfare
  • Lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu
  • Entrance fees at UNESCO's cultural world heritage sites and guide fees for the site in Kathmandu
  • Tips for your trekking staff.
  • All kinds of bottled drinks (alcohol, juice, and canned items)
  • Your health insurance and expenses.
  • Helicopter price in case you need to be evacuated.
  • Your travel or trekking insurance
Useful Info

Domestic flights to and from Lukla :

Note: Because of a heavy traffic jam at the International airport in Kathmandu and the necessity of several domestic flights to Lukla, flight operation was shifted to the nearest airport.

The Tribhuwan International Airport and the domestic Airport are partially the same in Kathmandu. Thus, it used to be heavy air traffic during international flights. The domestic flight schedule will often be interrupted by International flights.

The domestic flight to Lukla mostly departs early in the morning with small aircraft. The legendary Everest trek begins from Lukla, so most trekkers to the Everest region usually fly in and out from Lukla. Often, the higher volume of trekkers want to visit the Everest region. So, there should be several scheduled flights every day. Thus, Nepal aviation had decided to operate smooth flights from the nearest airport to Kathmandu during the main trekking and peak season. The nearest airport is in the countryside called Manthali Ramechhap, which needs approximately 4 hours of off-road driving.

The flights are effective from the beginning of October to the End of November in autumn and March to mid-May in spring.

We recommend our clients move a day earlier from Kathmandu to nearby Manthali for the flight to Lukla. That will provide the perfect views of the countryside, also that will not make the rush and uncomfortable drive.

Most trekkers get driven in the middle of the night from Kathmandu to Manthali for the next day’s morning flight. There would be some discomfort, such as less sleep that night, if you do not arrive on time at the airport, the flight can be missed. You never know what is happening and going on the road in the countryside.

Road & vehicle facilities

The road connection is being extended close to Lukla. It is under construction, so the road is adventurous, bumpy, and Seasonal. The road from Kathmandu to Sallery is at least good for driving and takes about 12 hours, then at least 9 hours more to Surke. We must change the 4x4 vehicle from Salleri to Everest doorways or Everest doorways to Salleri or local vehicles. If the road is not damaged by rain, flood, or other problems, then you can easily get in and out to Surke, which is an hour away from Lukla Airport. Otherwise, passengers should walk a bit further away until the Jeep is available. If the flight is cancelled or you have enough time and want to experience the lower Everest region, then overland driving is another exciting option.

Amazing things to see

The highest mountain in the world, Everest 8,848 meters, Lhotse 8,516 metres, Lhotse Shar 8,383 meters, Makalu 8,485 meters. The most beautiful mountain, Amadablem 6,812 meters of Nepal. The famous trekking peak, Island Peak 6,100 meters. The world’s highest Khumbu glacier. The world’s famous Khumbu Icefall, the legendary EBC basecamp and the famous Tyangboche Monastary. The Yeti's skull at Khumjung Monastary.

Maximum Altitude 

The highest overnight place 5,170 Meters at Gorakshep, the highest destination 5,545 meters at Kalapathar and 5,360 Meters excursion at Everest Base Camp.

Altitude sickness

Altitude sickness (acute mountain sickness) is difficulty of sleeping, dizziness, headache, fatigue, loss of appetite, rapid pulse, nausea, vomiting, etc. It affects mountain climbers, hikers, and skiers because of lower air pressure and lower oxygen levels. It occurs as the result of failure to adapt at a higher altitude. It happens most often in the brains or the longs after the fluid begins to leak from the blood vessels.

When the fluid collects in the brain, you initially get headaches, loss of appetite, nausea, tiredness, want to lie down and feel powerless, physically moving is unwilling, and a decrease of consciousness, and the problem with balance coordination is called high–altitude cerebral edema (HACE). If the fluid is collected in the lungs, you become breathless and dry, and it makes regular irritative cough, sometimes coughing up blood too, discoloration of the skin, and chest tightness is called high altitude pulmonary edema (HAPE).

Prevention

To prevent acute mountain sickness; we have to follow fundamental gravity habits such as patience, consistency, and discipline in the mountain. The mountains have their own rule and regulations. We cannot turn them into our nature except by following and respecting them. Cloth on properly according to the altitude, avoid rapid altitude gain, drink enough water or fluid, take enough acclimatization time to adjust the body at a higher altitude, avoid alcoholic items, control smoking, eat regular meals, get higher & sleep at lower altitudes. Avoid high altitudes if you have heart and lung disease. If the symptoms occurs heavily then stop detting altitude descend to a lower altitude.

In case the person is seriously sick, or cannot bring him/her to a lower altitude by walking and carrying then she/he should be rescued by quick Helicopter evacuation.

Clothing Equipment:

Lightweight walking boots, a pair of track shoes, and slippers to wear in the evening or when the boot is wet.

Warm jacket (Fibers fill or down should be adequate.)

A Rainproof jacket with a hood or poncho.

Warm clothes or fleece jackets.

Thin and thick trousers.

Warm trousers are useful higher up in the mountains in the morning and at night. (Windproof/ waterproof trousers are necessary during treks going above 3000mtr)

Thermal underwear (These are excellent for sleeping at night)

A pair of loose-fitting long shorts and 1 lightweight long-sleeved –shirt are particularly suitable for avoiding sunburn.

A woolen or warm hat to wear in the morning and at night. Sunhat and ensure it has a wide brim to cover the face and neck.

A pair of gloves (warm and normal ones)

2 pairs of thin and 2 pairs of thick warm socks.

Underwear, buff, and hankies as you need.

Accessories

Duffle bag or kit bag to carry your gear while trekking, sleeping bag. Small rucksack to carry personal requirements for the day e.g. toilet paper, towel, soap, etc. Water bottle. Snow glasses and sunglasses, 2-4 large plastic bags to separate clean clothes from dirty ones. Headlamp with spare batteries, sun cream, personal medicine, lip guard, toothbrush, towel, Reading materials, game items (optional), notebook, rubber band, pen and pencil, a diary, a pocket knife, trekking map, passport, and copies.

Drinking Water 

Travelers should be very aware of drinking water in Nepal. They are not completely adapted to digest direct normal spring water due to bacteria. So, we recommend you drink mineral water or boiled water. Also, you can use some purifier tablets such as chlorine tablets for purifying water on the trekking. We strongly recommend mineral water in the city area and purified or boiled water in the trekking.

Accommodation

We provide accommodation according to your demand and accessibility either normal standards or comfortable luxury hotels in the City. We provide very neat, clean, and comfortable hotels, lodges, friendly homestays, or locally what is available for the most suitable on the trekking. The dinning room will be heating with fire wood or yak dung in the center of the room.

Walking hours

According to our itinerary, a minimum of 4 hours and a maximum of 10 hours of planning. But on the field, you need your own pace and rhythm, feel your condition, and adapt yourself to your comfort according to our guidelines.

Trail

It is a main legendary trail into the prime mountains or the roof top of the world. So, the trail is often busy by several trekkers, yaks, locals and mountaineers.  The trail is often gradual ups and downs, rocky, water falls and stream, goes over several beautiful passes through the forests and alpine conture, Lakes, glaciers, villages, several suspensons bridges, yaks, mules, Chortens, Stupas, Monuments, Gumbas and prayer flages

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