Everest Base Camp Trek 

The Everest Base Camp (EBC) Trek is one of the world's most iconic and sought-after trekking adventures. It takes you through the heart of the Himalayas to the base camp of Mount Everest, the highest mountain on Earth. This trek offers breathtaking views of some of the world’s highest peaks, including Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, and Ama Dablam. The landscape combines dense forests, rocky paths, suspension bridges, and glacier fields. The trek passes through traditional Sherpa villages like Namche Bazaar and Tengboche, where trekkers can experience local culture, visit monasteries, and learn about the Sherpas' mountaineering heritage.
The 14-day Everest Base Camp trek will take you to a height of roughly 5,364 meters. It provides panoramic views of many 8,000-meter-high summits. You can witness the incredible view of Pumori, Lhotse, Nuptse, Lobuche, and other peaks The Everest Base Camp (EBC) Trek is a breathtaking adventure that begins and ends in Lukla, a small town with an exhilarating airstrip. This trek is renowned for its stunning landscapes, rich cultural experiences, and the thrill of reaching the base of Mount Everest’s highest peak. 

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Mount Everest Base Camp Trek Quick Facts

  • Start Point/End Point: Manthali Airport, Ramechhap, Nepal

  • Everest Base Camp Trekking Duration: 12 Days & 11 Nights

  • Everest Base Camp Altitude: 18,513 ft

  • Kala Patthar: 5,545 meters (18,192 feet)

  • EBC Trek Difficulty: Difficult

  • Approx Trekking Distance: 130 km

  • Acclimatization: Includes extra days at Namche Bazaar and Dingboche to adjust to high altitude

  • Permits Required:

  • Sagarmatha National Park Permit

  • TIMS (Trekkers' Information Management System) Card

  • Best Time for Mt Everest Base Camp Trek: April to early June and September to mid-December

 

 Everest Base Camp Trek Cost
 Vehicle Type
 Taxi Fare per Passenger
 Seating Capacity
Mini Cab
 INR 27500 Minimum 3 Passenger required 
4 + 1 Seats
Honda Amaze INR 27500 Minimum 3 Passenger required  4+1 seats
Maruti Swift
 INR 27500 Minimum 3 Passenger required 
4 + 1 Seats
Maruti Ertiga
 INR 27500 Minimum 5 Passenger required 
6 + 1 Seats
Tavera
 INR 27500 Minimum 6 Passenger required 
8 + 1 Seats
Toyota Innova
 INR 27500 Minimum 6 Passenger required 
7 + 1 Seats
Traveler 13 seater
 INR 27500 Minimum 10 Passenger required 
13 + 1 Seats
Traveler 17 seater
 INR 27500 Minimum 14 Passenger required 
17 + 1 Seats

  Everset Base Camp Trek Itinerary   

 12 Nights - 13 Days 
  Kathmandu - > Lukla - >Phakding - > Namche Bazaar - > Khumbu - >Tengboche - > Dingboche - > Lobuche - > Gorakshep - > Kalapatthar - > Pangboche - > Pangboche
 Day 01:  Arrive At Kathmandu
 
  • Altitude: 1,400 m/ 4.600 ft.
  • Spend the day exploring Kathmandu.
  • A short briefing session in the evening.
  • Stay in a hotel (included in the cost).
Day 02: Fly to Lukla, Trek To Phakding | Enjoy A Scenic Flight Journey
 
  • Altitude: Lukla - 2,850 m/ 9,350 ft | Phakding - 2,600 m/ 8,500 ft.
  • Trek Distance(Lukla to Phakding): 7 km | 4-5 hrs.
  • Altitude Gain: 1200 m/ 3,900 ft.
  • Early morning flight to Lukla (30 minutes).
  • Easy and gradual descent.
  • Cheplung village lies en route from where you can see Mt. Khumbila.
  • You can buy or refill your water bottles from teahouses on the way.
 
Day 03:  Phakding To Namche Bazaar | A Major Trading Hub In Khumbu
  • Altitude: 3,450 m/ 11,300 ft
  • Trek Distance: 10 km | 7 hrs.
  • Altitude Gain: 850 m/ 2,800 ft.
  • Moderate level of climb and steep climb before Namche Bazaar.
  • Namche Bazaar is the capital of the Khumbu region.
  • You will get the first views of Mt. Everest today.
  • You will spot Kongderei and Thamserku Peak.
  • Monjo village is the mid-point of the trek.
  • A Swiss suspension bridge on the Dudhkosi River. It is one of the major attractions.
  • Dudhkosi River is considered the lifeline of the Khumbu Region.
  • Today you will enter the Sagarmatha National Park (a UNESCO World Heritage Site).
 
Day 04: Acclimatization Day | Explore Namche Bazaar
  • Today is acclimatization day.
  • You can hike up to Sherpa Cultural Museum to get a view of Everest and Ama Dablam.
  • It’s worth exploring the town, a good place to buy trekking gear.
  • ATMs, internet cafes, shops, and restaurants are available at extra cost.
  • Stay in the guesthouse.
 
Day 05: Namche Bazaar To Tengboche | Visit The Largest Buddhist Monastery Of Khumbu
  • Altitude: 3,850 m/ 12,650 ft.
  • Altitude Gain: 400 m/ 1,350 ft.
  • Trek Distance: 11 km | 5 - 6 hrs.
  • Mixed ascent till Phunki Tenga.
  • Steep ascent after Phunki Tenga to Tengboche.
  • Tengboche has the biggest monastery in the area.
  • You can attend a prayer ceremony held by the monks to invoke protection on your expedition.
  • Cross another high bridge at the village of Phunki Tenga.

 

Day 06: Tengboche To Dingboche | Stunning Views Of Ama Dablam
  • Altitude: 4,350 m/ 14,250 ft.
  • Altitude Gain: 500 m/ 1,600 ft.
  • Trek Distance: 12 km | 6-7 hrs.
  • Gradual descent and a little bit of ascent after Lobuche River to Dingboche.
  • The trail passes through lush forests of birch, conifer, and Rhododendron trees.
  • The route offers amazing views of Ama Dablam standing over you.
  • The trail crosses the Imja River to reach Pangboche.
  • Continue along the Imja Valley and Lobuche River before ascending to Dingboche.

 

 

 

  Day 07: Dingboche (Rest Day) | Acclimatize To Higher Altitudes
  • Rest Day helps you acclimatize well to high altitudes.
  • A small hike today will show you the world’s six tallest peaks including Lhotse (8,516 m), Makalu (8,463 m), and Cho Oyu (8,188 m).
  • From another location, you can see the Imja Khola Valley and Dingboche Valley.
Day 08 :  Dingboche To Lobuche | Pay Your Respects In Everest Memorial
  • Altitude: 4,950 m/ 16,200 ft.
  • Trek Distance: 6 km | Duration: 4-5 hrs.
  • Altitude Gain: 600 m/ 1,950 ft.
  • Tricky climb on moraine and rocky terrain.
  • You can visit the memorial shrine.
  • The top of the ridge is filled with prayer flags and stones which are memorial shrines for climbers who lost their lives on Mt. Everest.
  • As you cross Khumbu Glacier, you will see Mt. Nuptse (7,861 m).
Day 09 : Lobuche To Gorakshep | Excursion To Everest Base Camp
  • Altitude: Gorakshep - 5,150 m/ 16,900 ft | Everest Base camp - 5,350 m/ 17,700 ft.
  • Altitude Gain: 200 m/ 800 ft.
  • Lobuche To Gorakshep : 6 km | 3-4 hrs.
  • Gorakshep To EBC : 3 km away each | 3hrs.
  • It’s Everest Base Camp Day Today.
  • Good steep climb to Gorakshep.
  • It takes about 3 to 4 hrs to reach Gorakshep.
  • Lunch is at Gorak Shep.
  • A steeper climb to Everest Base Camp.
  • The trek to Everest Base Camp is not very difficult.
  • Trekker's stop point is just below the actual base camp.?
  • Most tour groups are not allowed to enter or stay in EBC.
  • Make sure you carry your day pack since you will need water.
  • You can enjoy amazing views of Nuptse, Khumbutse, and Pumori mountains from the base camp.
  • Overnight stay in Gorakshep.
Day 10:  Hike To Kalapatthar And Retreat Trek To Pangboche | Enjoy Arresting Views Of Mt. Everest
  • Altitude: Kalapatthar - 5,550 m/ 18,200 ft | Pangboche - 4,000 m/ 13,100 ft.
  • Gorakshep To Kalapatthar: 2 km each way | 3 - 4 hrs.
  • Gorakshep To Pangboche: 19 km | 7-8 hrs.
  • Altitude Loss: 1,150 m/ 3,800 ft
  • Steep climb to Kalapatthar (difficult).
  • Gradual descent to Pangboche.
 
DAY 11: Pangboche To Namche Bazaar | Buy Some Souvenirs
  • Altitude: 3,450 m/ 11,300 ft.
  • Trek Distance: 14 km | 6 - 7 hrs.
  • Altitude Loss:  550 m/ 1,800 ft.
  • Moderately, continuous descent and short ascent just before Namche Bazaar
Day 12 :  Namche Bazaar To Phakding To Lukla | Last Day Of Trekking
  • Altitude: Phakding - 2,600 m/ 8,500 ft, Lukla - 2,850 m/ 9,350 ft.
  • Altitude Loss: 600 m/ 1,950 ft.
  • Trek Distance: 16 km | 7 - 8 hrs.
  • Moderate, continuous descent till Phkading and gradual ascent to Lukla.
  • Start your trek early in the morning as it is a long day trek.
  • Stop at Phakding for lunch.
  • Stay in Lukla
DAY 13: Fly Back To Kathmandu | Bid Adieu To The Mountains
  • Morning flight to Kathmandu.
  • Your trek to Everest Base Camp is over.
  • Spend the day in Kathmandu or fly back to your onwards destination.
  • Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu is included in the cost.
 
 Inclusion
  Exclusions
 
Domestic airport transfers for Lukla flights.
Accommodation in Kathmandu (2 nights)
Accommodation during the trekking period (11 nights).
Domestic return flights (Kathmandu/Ramechhap- Lukla -Kathmandu /Ramechhap).
All necessary paperwork and trekking permits (National Park Permit, TIMS)
Mountaineering course certified Trek Leader with Wilderness Emergency Responder & Rescue Course.
Staff costs including their salary, insurance, equipment, domestic airfare, food and accommodation
Medical kit (carried by your trek leader).
All government and local taxes.
Please Note: For single trekker we provide porter cum guide.
Experienced and Certified guide
Kathmandu Airport pickup & drop to hotel
 
 
Meals and bottled drinking water throughout the trip.
Soft drinks / Beverages / Alcohols / Snacks / Chocolates Etc
Additional accommodation and food expenses if the trek gets delayed due to weather, flight cancellation, health, or any other reason
Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower, etc.).
Health Insurance, Personal Insurance, and other travel insurance
Expenses for evacuation and rescue operations due to natural calamity, mishaps, injury, or any health problem.
Nepalese visa fee.
Tips for guide(s), porter(s).
Gaiters, microspikes, and sleeping bags (wherever necessary) are not included and thus have to be rented from Kathmandu by you.
 

**Payments Terms & Methods

  • A 10% advance amount is required for the booking confirmation.
  • 10% discount on the total amount of guests who booked a tour with us before 4 months.
**Cancellation Policy and Return
  •  For the Nepal trip - the cancellation charge would be 7% of the total amount.
  • If you are eligible for refunds based on the “Cancellation and Returns”, then the refund will be remitted back to you in 5-7 working days
 
Trek Essentials Items
Backpack with rain cover
(50 - 60 ltr) with comfortable shoulder straps
Backpack with rain cover
 20 - 30 ltr (If off-load opted)
Walking stick Advisable (At least one)
Water Bottle / Hydration pack

2 bottles of one liter each, People who use hydration pack 1 hydration pack and

1 bottle of one liter, Carry at least one thermos flask.
Small-size tiffin/lunch box
 1 Nos
Snacks
 Energy bars, dry fruits, electoral/ors
Personal Medical Kit
 Consult your doctor