Everest Base Camp Trek: 12 Days
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- duration 12 days
- tour type Private and Group
- age requirement 5-79 yrs
- max group size 10
- guiding method Fully guided
- Trek difficulty Medium
- Maximum altitude 5545 meters
- Tour Code BM-3923
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- Operated in English
- Enjoy trekking in the shadows of world's highest peak, Mount Everest
- Take in the views of Mount Everest from Kala Patthar
- Explore the villages of towns where the Sherpa people live
- Feel spiritually close as you stand in front of Tengboche monastery.
Your journey starts with a flight to the mountainous airport of Lukla. Follow a scenic trail from Lukla that takes you past highland hamlets and Buddhist monasteries. Along the way, you will rest for two days in order to acclimatize to higher elevations.
The itinerary also includes Kala Patthar (5,545m), from where you can enjoy panoramic views of rivers, avalanches and glittering, snowcapped peaks, including Mount Everest, Mount Nuptse, Mount Pumori, Mount Lhotse and Mount Changtse, as well as the Khumbu Glacier.
Although this trek can be done all year round and in any season, the period between March to May and September to November is the best time to do it.
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Day 1: Fly to Lukla from Kathmandu & trek to Phakding
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Day 2: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,440m)
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Day 3: Free day in Namche Bazaar
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Day 4: Trek to Tengboche (3,850m)
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Day 5: Trek to Dingboche (4,350m)
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Day 6: Rest day in Dingboche
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Day 7: Trek to Lobuche (4,910m)
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Day 8: Gorakshep & Everest Base Camp (5,364m)
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Day 9: Trek to Kala Patthar (5,545m) and back to Pheriche
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Day 10: Trek to Namche Bazaar
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Day 11: Continue to Lukla
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Day 12: Fly back to Kathmandu
- Airport pickup and drop off in private vehicles
- Kathmandu - Lukla - Kathmandu flight tickets with airport taxes
- Meals as per the itinerary
- Twin-share accommodation during the trip
- A knowledgeable, English-speaking tour guide with all his salary, food, drinks, accommodation, transport and insurance
- National park entrance fees and Trekkers’ Information Management System (TIMS card)
- Pre-trek meeting in Kathmandu
- First aid kit
- We can help you with arranging emergency evacuation service (the amount has to be paid by your travel insurance company)
- All necessary government taxes, service charges and official expenses
- Porter
- Your Nepal visa fees (you should bring the exact amount along with 2 passport-size photos)
- International flight tickets
- Accommodation and meals in Kathmandu
- Travel insurance with high-altitude emergency evacuation
- Expenses that are personal in nature, like phone calls, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, hot shower, etc
- Anything mentioned optional in the itinerary or not in the 'What's Included' section
- Tips
- Additional expenses due to flight delays, strikes or any other events beyond our control
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Free cancellation up to 60 days prior departure, after which the deposit becomes non-refundable.
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How much money do I need to bring with me?
Your personal budget obviously depends on your spending habits and what is included in your trip cost. If accommodation is included, but meals are not, we would suggest that you bring around 30 USD per day per person for meals. Having a hot shower or charging your device sometimes costs extra. There are also sometimes small crafts/souvenirs to buy along the trekking route which you may want to bring extra money for. Also, consider whether you would be staying in Kathmandu or Pokhara before or after your trek.
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What is the weather going to be like when I travel to Everest Base Camp?
The weather in Nepal varies by season. For example, November to January is the dry season with sunny days, clear skies and usually no rain. However, on Everest Base Camp, the temperatures at this altitude will be cold, particularly at night. February to May and September to October is the most popular time to travel to EBC, with usually fairly dry and stable weather, although there may be the occasional shower. June to August is monsoon season in Nepal, but once you pass 3,000 meters altitude there is less and less rain. Check out our guide on the best time to visit Nepal for more on specific monthly climate and seasons.
- Is quarantine in Nepal in effect for arriving visitors?
- Are there bag weight restrictions for the small aircraft flight from Kathmandu to Lukla?
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How much should my backpack weigh?
A properly packed backpack (not including your day pack) should ideally not weigh more than 13 kg. It is also important to note that if you are taking a flight to the start of your trek, many smaller aircraft have weight restrictions. For example, if you are flying from Kathmandu to Lukla, you are only allowed 10kg of checked luggage, and 5 kg of hand baggage. Thus, in case of a small flight, you should ideally pack a 10 kg backpack for checked luggage, and then add 5 kg in your hand baggage. You can then re-shuffel the weigt once you start your trek at the trailhead.