At a Glance



Trip Overview
Everest Base Camp trek is a classic trek through the Khumbu Valley and Sherpa village offering more than just a walking holiday. For many, it is a pilgrimage to the highest mountain in the world, for others once in a lifetime experience. This 17-days Everest base camp trek is your chance to make these dreams come true, to challenge yourself and discover both the majesty of the mountains and your own potential.
We have carefully devised our Everest Base Camp trek itinerary with a number of rest days at Namche Bazaar and Dingboche to give you an opportunity to explore Synboche, Khumjung village and Chhukung Ri. This offers an exceptional way to acclimatize safely on your Everest journey. A slow ascent through wonderful Sherpa villages, Suspension bridges, Waterfalls, Chortens, Mani walls, rugged mountains, alpine lakes, glacial plains, frothy rivers and picturesque valleys covered in pink blossoms allows you time to enjoy the scenery, wildlife and visit a number of monasteries.
Our final goal is Everest Base Camp on the Khumbu Glacier and the opportunity to climb Kala Pattar (5545m), a viewpoint recognized as the best vantage point to see the breathtaking views of the highest mountain on earth.
Upon arrival in Kathmandu, we explore Temples, Stupa and the old Bazaar of Kathmandu valley listed on UNESCO world heritage sites before taking breathtaking flight to Lukla and start our dream trekking holidays to the base of highest mountain in the World. After completing the trek, we will again have 2 nights in Kathmandu for safety reason, last shopping and to explore more places before flying back home with a memory which last with you forever. You maybe interested on Everest Base camp and Gokyo lake trek.
Why is the Everest Base Camp trek one of the best in the World?
- Stunning Views: Marvel at breathtaking panoramas of the world’s highest peaks, including Everest itself.
- Sherpa Culture: Experience the rich heritage of the Sherpa people, visit traditional villages, and stay in local lodges.
- Meeting Mountaineers: Cross paths with some of the world’s most renowned climbers and adventurers.
- Challenging Adventure: Test your limits with a trek that includes flying into one of the most dangerous airports in the world.
- Iconic Base Camp: Stand at the foot of Mount Everest, a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
- Diverse Landscapes: Explore diverse terrain, from lush forests and alpine meadows to glaciers and lakes.
- Flora and Fauna: Discover unique plant and animal life along the way.
- Cultural Sites: Visit ancient monasteries, stupas, and chortens, adding a spiritual and cultural dimension to your trek.
Trip Highlights
- Explore the heritage sites of Kathmandu Valley
- Meet with Monks and Sadhus during sightseeing
- Meet Sherpa people and learn their culture
- Enjoy mani walls, chortens and prayer flags during Everest Base Camp trek
- Follow the footsteps of Sir Edmund Hillary
- Visit Tengboche Monastery with its strong spiritual connection
- Pass through Sagarmatha National Park with its unique flora and fauna
- Stand at the base of Mt Everest in awe of its majesty and size
- Walk on the world’s highest glacier at Everest Base camp
- Witness the sun sets or sunrise over Everest from Kalapatthar
Is this trip Right for me?
- If you want to get the best view of the Himalayas, including the highest peak on Earth, learn more about the Sherpa people, and visit the Khumbu Glacier, then the Everest Base Camp trek is perfect for you.
- Trekking in the Himalayas is not like walking in the park. It involves many ups and downs, reaching altitudes of over 5,500 meters, and we will spend a few nights above 4,000 meters. You need to be in good health to participate, but the rewards are worth it. If you’re up for a challenge, the Everest Base Camp trek is ideal.
- The weather in the Himalayas can be unpredictable, and flights to or from Lukla are often delayed or canceled due to weather conditions. Please be prepared for this mentally and financially. If you’re flexible, the Everest Base Camp hike is right for you.
- The EBC trek includes 12 days of trekking, with daily hikes of 5-8 hours, at altitudes ranging from 3,000 to 5,500 meters. Depending on the time of year, the weather can be harsh. If you’re ready to cope with this, then it’s the right trek for you.
- The trekking lodges, known as teahouses, are very basic, especially at high altitudes. Shared bathrooms and toilets are common, but in lower villages, you may have an attached bathroom with a hot shower. If comfort isn’t a big deal for you, then this is the right trek for you.
- The Everest Base Camp trek is very popular, and you’ll encounter many other trekkers and groups on the trail and at the teahouses. If you prefer a less crowded trek, consider the Langtang Gosainkund or Manaslu trek. But if you’re okay with a busy trail to reach the foot of the highest mountain on Earth, then this is the right trek for you.
When to Visit
Trip Itinerary
- Full Itinerary
- Outline Itinerary
Departure from home
Back to home
Cost Include
- Kathmandu Airport transfers
- An experienced insured and equipped English speaking Guide
- Guided sightseeing and entry fee in Kathmandu
- 3 meals during trek
- Internal flights and land transport involved in the itinerary
- Flights of guide
- Airport tax
- Good standard Hotel (4*) in Kathmandu with breakfast
- Teahouse accommodation on trek twin sharing basic
- TIMS permit
- National park permit
- Insured and equipped porter as on IPPG rules
- Ascents of Kala Patar (5664m) and Nangkartshang Peak
- Acclimatize day to explore in Namche and Dinboche
- Trekking off the main trail to the village of Phortse
Cost Exclude
- Travel Insurance
- Nepalese Visa
- Tips for Guide and other trek staff
- Lunch & dinner in the city
- Additional costs due to illness, rescue, force majeure, changes of flight and itinerary
- Personal drinks and Bar Bill
- Battery charge 1$ each time and Hot shower cost about $5 each time
Dates & Prices
The Following dates and prices are LAND ONLY itinerary joining in Kathmandu. Please make your own flight arrangements. If you need some help to arrange an international flight, we can suggest you some agents who are specialized on ticketing.
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No surcharge guarantee whether you are booking for this year or the next, we have undertaken to guarantee that all of our Land Only prices will not change once you have booked your holiday.
Dates with Festivals and Events
Recommended If you are planning your holiday and want to have once in a life time experience then chose the date that combined with events or festivals. It will enhance an experience of life time in your holiday.
Tailor made Journeys
Your journey, your way - This itinerary can be tailored to your desire.
You can also use this tour as a base for a tailor-made itinerary. Like your personal architect creating your one-of- a-kind home, our Travel Specialists will execute the trip of a lifetime. It’s all up to you – logistics, pace, budget, dates, performances, visits, explorations, meals and lodging are hammered out down to the finest customized detail. Please fill in our tailor-made request form.
Private Journeys
Customize the departure dates suitable for you
If you do not want to join a group then you can also make this a private trip with your friends and family one at your own schedule. Considering this, Trekking Team Group organizes private journeys as well. Please choose your own departure date.
Holiday Information
Joining Arrangements & Transfers
All clients traveling to Kathmandu will be met at the airport by a TTG representative who will arrange the transfer to the group hotel. Look for our logo at the arrival gate.
Accommodation in Everest Base Camp Trek
In Kathmandu, the group will stay in a hotel as mentioned in the itinerary, or similar categories. We choose hotels not far from downtown, mostly in central Thamel, for easy access to shopping, dining, and other attractions.
During the Everest Base Camp trek, we stay in lodges or tea houses. These Nepalese trekking lodges, also known as ‘tea-houses,’ are simple, friendly, and atmospheric. As they are far from the nearest road, they are basic since everything must be carried up by porters or animals. Most lodges have heated dining areas, often attractively decorated. Bedrooms are basic, unheated, with wooden beds and foam mattresses. You will need a sleeping bag. The lodges have shared washing and toilet facilities. Some lodges offer solar-powered showers (charged at $5 per shower) and battery charging facilities (charged per hour, $1-2). Staying at the lodges is a great way to meet fellow hikers and locals. Most accommodation is on a twin-sharing basis, and solo travelers will room with another single traveler of the same sex. In some places near the passes, we might stay in multi-bedded rooms due to limited options. In Kathmandu, single rooms are available for an additional cost, but on the trek, only shared rooms are available.
Solo Travelers
Our group trips are designed for shared accommodation, and we do not charge a single supplement. Single travelers are paired in twin or multi-share accommodation with someone of the same sex. If you prefer your own single room, a single supplement is available, but only in Kathmandu, not on the trek.
Flight from Ramechhap
Flights to and from Lukla may be operated out of Ramechhap Airport to alleviate congestion at Kathmandu’s Tribhuvan International Airport. This requires an early wake-up on day 3 to drive the 130 kilometers (approximately 5 hours) from Kathmandu to Ramechhap Airport. A private vehicle transfer will be provided at no additional cost. Your local leader will give you the most up-to-date information regarding flight delays.
Alternative Itinerary During Flight Cancellation
Weather conditions in the Himalayas can change rapidly, often resulting in changes to our intended itineraries. Flights, especially between Kathmandu and Lukla, are often delayed or canceled due to poor weather. Our contingency plans are as follows:
- Day 3: Attempt to board our booked fixed-wing plane as per the itinerary. If canceled, return to our hotel in Kathmandu for an additional night.
- Day 4: Attempt again to board our booked fixed-wing plane. If canceled, we will try to charter a helicopter to transport the group, provided helicopters are available and weather permits flying to Lukla. Travelers will need to use their emergency funds to cover the cost of the chartered helicopter, which could be up to $500. If we reach Lukla on day 4, we will follow the same itinerary to Everest Base Camp but descend one day faster to catch our return flight from Lukla on day 15.
Food on Everest Base Camp Trek
Typical meals in the Everest region lodges include Nepali dishes and some international cuisine like pizza and chips. We encourage you to eat local food whenever possible to support the local economy, and these foods are always fresh. We order meals in advance, and the trekking leader will suggest what is safe and good to eat. Breakfast usually includes porridge, eggs, and bread; lunch is a simple meal like noodles or rice; and dinner is two courses consisting of soup and a main meal. All drinks, desserts, and beverages are extra. In Kathmandu, breakfast is included. We recommend staying vegetarian during the trek for better food safety.
A Typical Day in Everest Base Camp Hiking
Shortly after first light, you will wake up, pack your kitbag, and prepare for the day. After breakfast, we set off on the day’s trek. We typically reach our lunch stop by mid-day after about 3-4 hours of trekking. Lunch is taken at tea houses along the route, and this is a time for relaxing, reading, and enjoying the sun. Porters usually catch up with the group during lunch. The afternoon walk is generally shorter than the morning session. On arrival at the lodge, the trekking leader will organize everyone’s room. After checking in, you may relax with a drink on the terrace before dinner. Dinner is in the dining room, which usually has some form of heating. This is a great time for socializing and sharing experiences from the trek. By 9:00 pm, most trekkers will have retired to bed, and by 10:00 pm, the lodge will be quiet.
Group Leader & Support Staff
The group will be led by an experienced English-speaking local leader. On the Base Camp trek, porters will carry luggage.
Spending Money
Approximately $500-600 (or equivalent in other currencies) should be sufficient for personal expenses, including tips for guides and porters, and for drinks and meals in the city. It is not necessary to obtain local currency (Nepali rupees) before departure. Sterling, US Dollars, and Euros are equally acceptable for exchange in Nepal. We recommend carrying travel money in cash since most will be exchanged on arrival in Kathmandu. ATMs in Kathmandu dispense rupees. During the trek, you can buy snacks, chocolate, tea, coffee, soft drinks, and beer, which become more expensive as you gain altitude.
Guidance on Tipping
Tipping is the accepted way of saying ‘thank you’ for good service. Tips are not part of the wages of your guides, porters, and trek crew but are very much appreciated. Tipping is voluntary and should be based on good service. Normally, tips are given at the end of the trek. Most groups give tips with a bit of ceremony (or a party) on the last evening to mark the end of the trip. We recommend about 10% of your trip cost for tips. Many people also like to donate equipment to the porters and trek staff. Boots, gloves, hats, scarves, socks, head-torches, and trekking poles are highly prized. Your local trip leader will arrange for a fair distribution among the trek crew.
Baggage Allowance
Your baggage on the Everest Base Camp trek will be carried by porters. The packed weight of your trek bag should be no more than 13kg. It is possible to leave clothes or other items not required on the trek at the hotel in Kathmandu.
Altitude in Everest Base Camp Trek
This trek involves high altitudes, reaching over 5,500 meters. The human body can adapt to a wide range of altitudes, but it’s important to follow some simple rules to acclimatize successfully. Our itinerary considers this carefully to ensure proper acclimatization. Here you can find further information about Altitude Sickness.
Gear List for Everest Base Camp Trek
The following checklist should help with packing. The packed weight of your trek bag should be no more than 13kg.
Essential Gear:
- Hiking boots
- Socks
- Trekking trousers
- Waterproof over trousers
- Underwear
- Base layer shirts
- Casual shirts and T-shirts
- Fleece jacket or warm jumper
- Waterproof jacket
- Warm jacket (down)
- Sunhat
- Warm hat
- Sunglasses
- Gloves or mittens
- Daypack (30 liters)
- Headtorch and spare batteries
- Sun protection (including total block for lips, nose, etc.)
- Water bottles (1 liter x2, one for hot and one for cold)
- Sleeping bag (comfort rated -10°C)
- Washbag and toiletries
- Toilet paper (available in lodges)
- Antibacterial handwash
- Small towel
- Dry bags (to keep trek bag contents dry)
- Small padlock (to lock trek bag)
- Basic first aid kit
Optional Gear:
- Trekking poles (recommended)
- Trainers or similar
- Spare laces
- Shorts
- Thermal base layer (leggings)
- Sleeping bag liner
- Travel clothes
- Camera
- Penknife (pack sharp objects in hold baggage)
Find more details about Equipment Checklist.
Notes
The Nepalese are traditional and conservative in their dress. Please respect this and avoid wearing revealing clothing or sleeveless tops. Shorts should reach just above the knee. For women, it is preferable to wear trousers or a long skirt.
Passport & Visas
A passport with 6 months remaining validity is generally required. It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct travel documents and visas. Visa requirements and charges are subject to change. All nationalities require a visa for Nepal. The visa fee is $25 for 15 days, $40 for 30 days, and $100 for 90 days, obtainable on arrival. Bring 4 passport-size photos for permits.
Trekking Permits
We need your passport copy by email as soon as you confirm the trip. We also need 3 passport-style photographs of yourself.
Health & Vaccinations
Contact your doctor or travel clinic for any specific vaccinations or preventive measures. Routine courses and boosters recommended in the UK (e.g., diphtheria-tetanus-polio and measles-mumps-rubella) are advisable, along with hepatitis A and typhoid. Malaria prophylaxis is not usually required for the mountains but might be necessary in rural low-lying areas. Have a dentist check-up before the trip. Know more about how you can stay healthy in Nepal: Staying Healthy in Nepal.
Currency
The unit of currency in Nepal is the Nepalese Rupee. We can change money in Kathmandu at a better rate than hotels and airports. Guides will show you where to exchange money after arrival.
Electricity Supply & Plug
Check if you need an adaptor for your electrical items at Plugs and Sockets
Preparing for Your Everest Trek
It makes a lot of sense to spend some time before coming on the trekking holiday, getting some additional exercise. The fitter you are, after all, the more enjoyable you will find the experience. We suggest that you adopt a weekly exercise regime leading up to your trip. Regular hiking in the hill country is the best training but jogging, squash and swimming are also good for developing cardiovascular fitness and stamina. Note that you will encounter a lot of steps on the Everest trail while ascending and you might wish to tailor your exercise to take this into account. Whatever your preparation you should make time to spend at least a few days prior to your trip making long walks in a hilly country. It is also a good idea to do some reading about the country and the culture of the local people before you embark on an Everest holiday. You can explore our blog page and read Everest base camp trek: a complete beginner guide, on which we have tried to give most of the information you need to know before planning for Everest base camp trek.
Climate in Everest region
October to November and March to May are the best times for the Everest Base Camp trek in Nepal. These months either side of the summer monsoon season are neither too hot in the foothills nor too cold in the higher elevations and they offer the best conditions for trekking. Pre-monsoon is the best time to see the colourful blooms of the rhododendron at lower elevations. The post-monsoon months usually offer the clearest skies and the most settled weather. At either of these periods you will encounter a wide range of daytime temperatures during your Everest trip from approximately 25ºC in Kathmandu to approximately 14ºC at 3000 metres, and approximately -5ºC at Everest Base Camp. The ‘real feel’ temperature in the middle of the day will be much warmer than this but at night in the rarefied air the temperatures plummet and you can expect to experience overnight temperatures below freezing anywhere above 3000 metres. In the Everest Base Camp, Chola pass – the nighttime temperatures may reach –10ºC or exceptionally, below this. Extended periods of rain or snow are very unlikely outside of the monsoon period but short-lived storms can and do occur.
Books
- Lonely Planet Guide to Nepal. Lonely Planet
- Rough Guide to Nepal. Rough Guides
- Trekking and Climbing in Nepal. Steve Razzetti
- Trekking in the Nepal Himalaya. Stan Armington
- Kathmandu and the Kingdom of Nepal. Prakash Raj
- Portraits of People: Nepal Himalayas. Eric Valli
- Maurice Herzog
Maps
Everest Base Camp. 1:50,000. Nepal Maps
A good scale map with contour interval at 40 meters. This is the definitive map for the Everest Base Camp trek.
Special Dietary Requirements
Let us know your special dietary requirements in advance. We will do our best to accommodate them.
Weather Conditions
Weather in the Himalayas can be unpredictable. While trekking in the Everest region, expect a wide range of temperatures, from warm days in the lower valleys to freezing nights at high altitudes. Be prepared for potential rain or snow, and always check the weather forecast before heading out.
Not to forget?!
Please do not forget to come with a positive attitude, flexibility, a sense of humor and appetite of adventure and discovery!
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