Home / Everest Base Camp Trek
Duration
14Days
Activities
Trip Grade
Moderate
Group Size
-
Start
Kathmandu
End Point
Kathmandu
Max-Altitude
5364m
Accomodation
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Everest Base Camp Trekking offers us extraordinary scenarios that are as tall as the alpine heights we reach. On this journey, we will hike on trails treaded by legends of the past with a lap of the world’s numerous peaks. The 14 Days Everest Base Camp Trek is certainly not a trek in the park. But this is where you get to know you’re on the right path when things stop being easy.
Do the daredevil task once in a lifetime! Knit a momentous travel tale that you can share proudly with friends and family. It is possible to create such a tale by spending a holiday in Nepal. The country boasts the world’s most famous and tallest mountains. In fact, the country is the home of over 14000 mountains snowy mountains including 8 mountains within the top 10 mountains of the world including the world’s tallest Mt. Everest (8848.86 m).
Doing the Everest Base Camp Trek doesn’t only provide the Himalayan perks, it also provides the greatest insights of intrepid mountaineering people the Sherpa! Get to know about the lifestyle of the Sherpa people and relish the chance to encounter more than a dozen snowy mountains. Moreover, the EBC Trek challenges trekkers to the limit. It gives immense life lessons and provides the best experiences of Nepal’s Himalayan wilderness adventures.
Your Mount Everest Base Camp Trek 14 Days is a lifetime journey and it creates unforgettable memories of adventure. Once your mind is made up for a holiday, the Himalayas strike your mind first. As a result, your thoughts stray to the dizzy altitude of Everest. Mount Everest is a major attraction for being top of the world. EBC Trek has always been a desired spot for adventure lovers and mother nature lovers alike.
Besides Everest Base Camp Trek for beginners is the ideal trip to begin your Himalayan captivating journey. You will soon learn of a whole different world to explore as your trekking boots hit the trails. The EBC Trek lead to reach the Everest base camp elevation of 5364 m is full of adventure and experiences that last a lifetime. This trip offers opportunities to see many stunning Himalayan peaks including Everest in shorter periods. The gripping magnificence of Mt Everest is always an attraction for trekkers from different corners of the world.
Everest Base Camp Trek gives you one whole day of rest to soak up interesting unique Sherpa culture. For most mountain lovers, to be at the base camp of the planet’s mightiest mountain is a practical status symbol. Nevertheless, the hike to Everest base camp comes with numerous rewards and the rewards are vast in the risky world above the tree lines.
The World’s Iconic Adventure Everest Base Camp Trail
Our almost 2 week’s teahouse trek begins with a nail-biting flight to Lukla. From hereabouts, our trek starts in the quiet village of Phakding where we haul up for the night. The following day we ramble on to the Everest gateway of Namche where it’s all happening. While hiking, we chatup with welcoming locals on the way. Importantly, our Everest Base Camp Route gives us exciting insights into the local culture.
Additionally, highlights of the Everest Base Camp Trek also include getting to Base Camp. The height of the Everest base camp is 5364 m/17598.43 ft and it is surrounded by numerous tallest peaks with majesty Himalaya. Nonetheless, we experience unbelievable rewards in a league of its own.
One of the major highlights of the trip was reaching the Everest Base Camp (5364 m). The early morning hike to Kalapathar (5545 m) for the sunrise view was the most momentous. I could see the Mt. Everest top brightened by the rays of the morning sun. It was one of the most remarkable sights of my life.
Additionally, the chance to encounter the Sherpa Culture and experience the diverse vegetation to wildlife in the Himalayan sanctuary, the Everest Base Camp Trek is must to do trek in Nepal. We hope you’ll have an unforgettable adventure memories period of the journey.
Mountain Wonderland: A Trail Brimming with Spectacular Sparkling Peaks
The jaw-dropping views from Kalapathar of the snowy giant peaks leave our hearts fluttering with joy. Similarly, close-up views of Everest, Makalu, Mount Pumori, Cholatse Lhola, Lobuche Pea, Khumbutse, Ama Dablam, Lhotse, and Nuptse leave us gasping for breath. Everest Base Camp Trek – operated by Nepal High Trek & Expedition, gives us a sense of complete fulfillment. This is our goal and the primary point of our trip.
The Everest Base Camp Hike is an ideal adventure for anyone at any age level. This is an open challenge to the base of the highest peak on earth. If you’re looking for something to test you more physically, then try our Three High Passes Trek for 17 days. You will know how far your limits can go.
Is this an adventure trip for you?
If you know you are physically fit, this is an arduous grade trek at (level 5). You walk to Mount Everest Base Camp and ascend Kalapathar at over 5545m. This is where we get the best close-up views of the highest mountains in the world. Furthermore, everyone should sleep a night at Gorakakshep elevation of 5180m, it is the world’s highest tea house. The view of Everest from base camp is jaw-dropping and you should not miss it at any cost. Please get involved in some good physical activity at least 1 or 2 months prior to your EBC venture.
We experience 12 days of point-to-point walking with full porterage throughout – you need only carry your daypack. Before you trek to Everest base camp, You should have some previous trekking experience if you do not partake in regular exercise or hill walking. If this is so, then you should do some physical preparation before you begin this trip. The trail crosses approximately seven modern suspension bridges (twice), all of which have mesh sides.
How to Avoid Altitude Sickness Throughout the EBC Trek?
A journey to Everest Base Camp would be always arduous due to the high altitude that requires good preparation physically and mentally. Anyone with a strong fear of heights or dizziness may feel a bit heady. The maximum elevation of Everest base camp is achieved at Kalapathar at 5,545m and the average is near 4000 meters However, We give you enough time for acclimatization throughout the trip, but altitude is a factor here and must be considered. This is why we ask our clients to ensure good physical fitness. It’s good for us to have some previous trekking/hiking experience above 3,500 m before we head into the Mount Everest Base Camp.
Walking hours stated within the itinerary of the Everest Base Camp Hike are given as approximates only. Timings stated exclude lunch stops and will vary depending on the pace of your group. We encourage our guests to walk at a comfortable pace suitable to their bodies.
Our airport representative will pick you up at the airport and transfer you to the hotel. All the trip details will be finalized and last-minute preparation will be completed. Our guide will brief you about the trip and will check all the necessary gear lists too.
Early in the morning, we will depart for Domestic Airport for the flight to Lukla. In the case of the first flight, the hotel will provide the packed breakfast otherwise the breakfast will be at Lukla after landing. Approximately we will fly half an hour with a scenic flight with sparking peaks of Eastern Himalayas with diverse majesty landscapes. Upon our arrival, we will meet the rest of the crew members (Porters & Sherpa) in Lukla. All our luggage will be bedded and ready to be carried.
Today, we will trek for about three hours to reach Phakding. The trail is easy through various small towns and hamlets, lush green forests, terraced farmlands, and streams. We will have to cross the suspension bridge as well. Phakding is on the banks of the Dudhkoshi River and it is a small village consisting of lots of teahouses and lodges. Overnight at teahouse the local tea house at Phakding village.
Every day, we will start our trek after breakfast. We should climb around 800 m and should walk 11 km from Phakding to Namche bazaar (3440 m). We will be passing separate beautiful Sherpa villages like Manjo, and Jorsale. As well, today we will be entering the Sagarmatha National Park in Manjo. All our documents will be checked and we will officially enter the park. The trail has many streams and we need to cross at least 5 suspension bridges. The most iconic and adventurous one is at the foothill of Namche Bazaar, the Twin Bridge. Until this bridge, the trail is on a gentle Nepalese flat but from here on, trekkers have to walk uphill for about an hour to reach Namche Bazaar.
The first sight of Mt. Everest makes this day even more special. About half an hour from Namche Bazaar, we can get the first glimpse of Mt. Everest, Nuptse, and Lhotse. Throughout the day, we will be seeing the Kusum Kangaru, Kwangde, and Thamserku Mountains. We will be staying overnight in Namche Bazaar. Overnight at local Sherpa Teahouse.
Today is the most crucial day of our trekking. Proper acclimatization prepares our body for high-altitude trekking. Therefore, we will be hiking on this day. We will hike to Hotel Everest View (3880 m). The hotel is also one of the highest-situated 5* hotels in the world. Tabuche, Cholatse, Amadablam, Nuptse, Everest, Lhotse, Thamserku, etc. are mountains that can be seen today. On our way back to Namche Bazaar, we will visit the Khumbu Museum as well.
You can roam around the Namche Bazaar in the late afternoon or evening. The place is the major marketplace of Khumbu. You can visit to Sherpa museum. Stunning view of Everest from Hotel and Buddhist monasteries too. There are various eateries, bars, shops, banks, and Sherpa houses. You can enjoy roaming around this Sherpa market center. The Khumjun village is one the best optional places to hike for exploring the authentic sherpa village, monastery, and mountains. We will back to Namche Bazaar and stay overnight at the teahouse.
We will be walking uphill, downhill, and gently flat in the ridge line today. After a brief uphill walk, we will walk on the gentle flat trail on the ridge line up to Kyangjuma. The trail is easy to walk and well-paved. The scenery of Dudhkoshi Valley, Amadablam, Tengboche Hill, and Everest look spectacular.
You should walk around 9 hundred meters from Phunge Thang to Tengboche. In the evening you can visit the monastery and offer your prayer and you can attend the evening worship. The view of Everest, Amadablam, Khangtenga, Thamserku, Tauche, and Pangboche Valley is splendid from here. Overnight at a beautiful teahouse.
Today’s trekking takes us to two big Sherpa villages. The first one is Pangboche and the second one is Dingboche. However, the Dingboche village is the most massive and last Sherpa village throughout the trek. Walking downhill to Debuche and then uphill after crossing the Imja River takes us to Pangboche village. We will have lunch in Pangboche or Somare. After Somare, the trail divides into Pheriche Village and Dingboceh Village. We will continue our trekking on a gentle uphill trail to Dingboche. The village of Dingboche is the least densely populated village on the Everest Base Camp Trekking trail. Overnight at Teahouse.
The second acclimatization activity is done in Dingboche. We will hike to Nangkartshang (5100 m) and trek back to Dingboche for overnight sleep. During our hike, we can see the marvelous scenery of mountains like Island, Makalu, Lhotse Sar, Tabuche, Cholatse, Amadablam, Kangtega, Thamserku Baruntse, etc. You can stroll around the village in the late afternoon. Relish the chance to witness Sherpa people in their backyard. Overnight at teahouse.
Today is the most iconic day of our trek and our prime goal is very close. We will reach Everest Base Camp today and get an opportunity to leave our footprint at the base camp of Mount Everest. Most of the trail today is on the glacier and moraine. After reaching the Gorakshep (5180 m), we will have lunch and rest for a while. We will continue our hike to Everest Base Camp. After walking for about 2 hours, we will be at the base camp. The base camp is surrounded by legendary peaks, massive glaciers and the Khumbu glacier. Create a memory of the base camp of the world’s tallest mountain. During the climbing season, you can see lots of colorful camps camped in the base camp. We will again return to the teahouse in Gorakshep overnight.
In the early morning, we will start our hike to Kalapathar viewpoint(5545 m). It takes about 1-2 hours to get on the top. The Kalapathar vantage point is the best place to relish the view of Everest and the panoramic Khumbu Himalayas. You will reach the lap of Pumori mountain and will be surrounded by the majesty mountains. The Scenery Mountains look splendid from the top of the Kalapathar. Everest seems so close and massive than far away. Besides Everest, you can be immersed in the majesty scenes of Khumbutse, Lhola, Amadablam, Pumori, Nuptse, Lhotse, and Thamserku look spectacular from the top. We will return to Gorakshep within 45 minutes from Kalapathar and have breakfast at the lodge. After breakfast, we will continue our trek back to Pangboche via Lobuche, Thukla and Pheriche village then eventually reach to Pangboche village.
Today, the trail is quite longer than on previous days but we coming low altitude. We will retrace the same trail back to Namche Bazaar via Pangboche village and Tengboche Monastery. Remember that a return trip is always exciting with comfortable. The altitude drops and the surrounding scenery looks more enticing. Therefore, enjoy every bit of the return trip. Overnight at the best teahouse in Namche Bazaar.
We will trek back to Lukla passing by many Sherpa villages like Jorsale, Manjo, Benkar, Toktok. Phakding, Ghat and Thadokoshi. The trail is mostly downhill and on a gentle flat along the Dudhkoshi River. For about 1-2 hours, we will have to walk gently uphill to reach Lukla. Today is the last of trekking. Therefore, we will enjoy in our teahouse with the rest of the crew members. Even though, before ends the trip we must check out from Sagarmatha National Park and Khumbu Rural Municipality. We will also bid farewell to our porters and Sherpa. Overnight at local cozy guest house.
We will take the flight to Kathmandu. We can see the last stunning Himalayas scenario from the plane and you will have a memorable scenic flight. The guide will accompany you to your hotel. The agency will host the farewell dinner for you in the Nepalese cultural restaurant. All the trip memories will be shared. Overnight at the Hotel in Kathmandu.
The last of your Nepal vacation going to end soon at Tribhuwan International Airport Kathmandu. Before heading to the airport we'll come to pick you up at your hotel and Our Airport representative will take you to the Tribhuwan International Airport for the farewell.
