Everest Base Camp Short Trek - 12 Days

Name: Everest Base Camp Short Trek - 12 Days
Brand: Alpine Club of Himalaya
SKU: BM-19622
Price: 1450 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5.0 (11 reviews)

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highlights

Trek to the base camp of the world's highest mountain
Enjoy amazing mountain views from Kala Patthar
Travel past Sherpa villages observing the life of the people
See Tengboche Monastery, the largest monastery in the Khumbu region

Our 12-day, guided Everest Base Camp trek starts from Lukla, where you will land after a flight from Kathmandu, and ends at the base camp of the world's highest mountain. Join us on this thrilling, adventurous trek in the Himalayas that follows the mighty Dudh Kosi River at places and is, for most parts, a steady climb from 2800m above sea level to 5545m.

Board an exciting flight to Lukla from Kathmandu on the second day of the trip and trek to Phakding. Travel through the Dudh Kosi Valley to the Sherpa capital of Namche, a bustling bazaar that’s a junction for trekkers. From Namche, we trek along a high-traversing path where you will get the first glimpse of Everest.

See Tengboche Monastery, located 3867m above sea level and surrounded by dwarf firs and rhododendrons. The monastery is structurally located on the top of a ridge with commanding views of the surrounding landscape.

Descend to Imja Khola and continue to the villages of Pangboche and Pheriche before finally approaching the Khumbu Glacier. Follow the glacial route to reach Lobuche and trek uphill to Gorakshep and Everest Base Camp the next day.

Enjoy majestic views of the Himalayas from Kala Patthar (5545m) before starting your journey down. Please note that this trek is particularly strenuous as there are many ups and downs and the itinerary doesn’t allow us for proper acclimatization days. This trek is designed for those who have good physical fitness with some prior trekking experience and are comfortable doing this trek in a limited timeframe.

customer reviews

5.0 - Excellent Based on 11 reviews

Everest base Camp Trek

Susant At Feb 19 2019

5 - Excellent

“Mr Sujan has arranged the best trip I could have ever asked for in Nepal. I can assure he has excellent organizing skills and experience.”

Unforgettable experience

Anastasia From Australia At Feb 07 2019

5 - Excellent

“Unforgettable experience during my Trip in Nepal with Encounter. Excellent....Excellent, excellent, excellent...”

Excellent Guide and service

Bintang From Indonesia At Feb 07 2019

5 - Excellent

“I was able to agree the route and duration I wanted. On the trek I was supported by a guide & porter.”

AMAZING TREK. GOOD SERVICE. EXCELLENT GUIDE

Destiny From Netherlands At Feb 04 2019

5 - Excellent

“Amazing journey to EBC in Winter. Perfect sunny blue sky all along, just a bit cold at night. The guides were fantastic and the atmosphere very pleasant. Even when tired nobody forces you. Just take your time and make it to the top”

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Itinerary Expand All

Day 1: Kathmandu arrival

3 Star Hotel

Upon landing in Kathmandu's Tribhuvan International Airport, you will be received by our representative and driven to your hotel. You are free for the rest of the day.

Meals

Dinner

Day 2: Kathmandu - Lukla (flight) & trek to Phakding

Guest house

Board the early morning flight from Kathmandu to Lukla and trek to upper Phakding. Travel past the Sherpa villages of Chheplung, Ghat, Sano and Thulo Gumela. See Drangdrak Gompa and Pema Choling Gompa along the way.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3: Phakding - Namche Bazaar

Guest house

Your destination today is Namche Bazaar. Start your journey in the morning, trekking past the hamlets of Zamphute and Tok Tok. See the dazzling Thamserku glistening in the morning sun. Pass through the scenic Sherpa villages of Benkar, Chumoa and Monjo. You travel through Sagarmatha National Park today.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4: Namche Bazaar - Tengboche

Guest house

The trail from Namche is comparatively easy and offers great views of Thamserku, Ama Dablam, Lhotse and Everest. Reach Kyangjuma (3550m) from where a short walk will takes you to Sanasa (3600m).

Follow the gentle, downhill trail that takes you to Lawichasa from where it branches off to reach Tashinga (3380m) before ascending again. Climb past prayer wheels and through a rhododendron forest.

Reach Tengboche, a village scattered across a wide, grassy saddle below a crescent-shaped ridge covered by scrub pines and rhododendrons, in the evening. The focal point of Tengboche is the famous Tengboche Monastery.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 5: Tengboche - Dingboche

Guest house

Follow the trail from Tengboche that takes you through a forest of conifers and rhododendrons. Reach Debuche and visit Debuche Gompa, known for its old thangkas and murals painted on wooden panels.

The trail continues through dense forests to reach Milinggo, from where it drops steeply down to a suspension bridge over Imja Khola. Reach Pangboche, the village with the oldest monastery in the Khumbu region, Pangobche Gompa, which was founded by Lama Sange Dorje. Following Imja Khola, the trial climbs towards the village of Shomare and cuts through the isolated pastures and fields used for grazing yaks.

Reach the sprawling settlement of Dingboche, a cold and windy place with sub-zero night temperatures even in summers.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 6: Dingboche - Lobuche

Guest house

Find yourself surrounded by mountains today as you travel past Dusa, Dughla and Chupki Lhara. See stones heaped together in memories of mountaineers who lost their lives in Everest. From Chupki Lhara, the trail drops to the moraine of the Khumbu Glacier with an amazing view of Khumbutse, Lingtren and Pumori peaks. Follow a murmuring stream to reach Lobuche. Stay overnight in a lodge.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 7: Lobuche - Gorekshep - Everest Base Camp

Guest house

This day will be a long, hard one. Clamber past grassy terrain with a few scattered boulders and see the snowy wall of lofty mountains ahead. The 60m/200ft ascent takes us to the top of the lateral moraine wall of the Changri Glacier to a level spot called Thangma Riju from where you can see spectacular, panoramic views of mountains all around: Taboche and Lobuche peaks, Pumori and the rest of the mountains in the Mahalangur Range.

The trail takes you past the moraine of the Changri Glacier which joins the Khumbu Glacier from the west and climbs steeply up a stony slope to reach Gorakshep. Cross icefalls, frozen pools and large boulders to reach Everest Base Camp. Descend back to Gorakshep, where you will spend your night.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 8: Gorekshep - Kala Patthar - Pheriche

Guest house

Start after an early breakfast. Cross the frozen, sandy plain of Gorekshep and start your ascend to Kala Patthar. It’s a slow and tough climb but every meter ascended is rewarded by a bit more of Everest.

Spend a while in the middle of an unbelievable Himalayan panorama before starting your journey downhill. Retrace the way you came up, passing through Gorekshep and Lobuche. From Dughla, instead of moving towards Dingboche, you will descend to Pheriche where you will stay overnight.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 9: Pheriche - Namche Bazaar

Guest house

From Pheriche the trail descends to Tsuro Wog after crossing the bridge across Khumbu Khola. From Tsuro Wog, we start descending along the path we travelled earlier, past Orsho, Shomare and upper Pangboche to reach Tengboche.

Tengboche Monastery is Khumbu’s largest monastery. Head for Phunki Tenga from Tengboche and reach Namche Bazaar by evening.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 10: Namche Bazaar - Lukla

Guest house

Follow the Dudh Kosi on the final day of the trek to reach Lukla.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 11: Lukla - Kathmandu (flight)

Guest house

Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu. We will drop you off at your hotel. Rest and recuperate from the trip. In the evening you will be invited to join a farewell dinner.

Meals

Breakfast & Dinner

Day 12: Kathmandu departure

Our representative will drop you off at airport for your flight back home. If you prefer to stay longer, you can consult us for short tours such game drives in national parks, white water rafting, mountain biking, etc.

Meals

Breakfast

what’s included

Airport/hotel pick up and drop in private car/van. Flight tickets: Kathmandu - Lukla - Kathmandu
2 nights' stay in Kathmandu, including breakfast, in a 3* hotel.
9 nights' stay in lodges/guest houses during the trek
An experienced, English-speaking trekking guide and a porter (1 porter for 2 trekkers) during the trek
Full board meals during trek( including tea/coffee). Meals as per the itinerary during your stay in Kathmandu
National park permit and TIMS card fees
Down jackets and sleeping bag (to be returned after the trek is over)

what's excluded

Nepal entry visa fees
International airfare
Expenses that are personal in nature
Travel insurance, including evacuation
Meals other than those mentioned on the itinerary
Tips for local staffs, guides and porters
Drinks, desserts, hot shower, hot water, bottled water and Wi-Fi

Tour details

Availability Available Daily

Duration 12 days

Tour Type Private Tour

Age Requirement 10 +

guiding method Live guide/instructor

Guide Language English

Maximum altitude 5643 meters

Trek difficulty Medium

Meeting/Start Point Pick-up at your hotel or location in Kathmandu, Nepal

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