Everest Base Camp Trek

Name: Everest Base Camp Trek
Brand: Himalayan Leisure, Inc.
SKU: BM-3841
Price: 982 USD
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Rating: 4.9 (155 reviews)

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highlights

World Famous Everest Base Camp
Amazing Himalayan views, including Mt. Everest from Kalapatthar
Visiting sherpa villages of Namche, Khumjung, Khunde and Dingboche
Visiting the biggest and oldest monastery of the region, Tengboche

Mount Everest's soaring summit has always attracted adventure lovers and adrenaline junkies from all over the world, and this Everest Base Camp tour also makes it possible for the regular traveler to explore this natural wonder with a highly experienced and licensed trekking guide.

The Everest Base Camp trek is one of the most popular treks in Nepal and for good reason. A breath-taking flight to Lukla airport, stunning Himalayan scenery, the world's biggest glacier, thrilling trekking passes and warm hospitable Sherpa culture, together with hundreds of year old monasteries are some of the main attractions of the Everest Base Camp trek.

Trekking to the foot of the world's highest peak is not easy but with some willpower and an ability to walk 6-7 hours a day plus a couple of rest days in between, it's entirely possible. The reward for all the hardship will be majestic mountain views and pristine nature. The trek will take you through stunning landscapes, ethnic settlements, old Buddhist monasteries at Monjo, Namche, Tengpoche and Panboche, and ultimately to the midst of towering peaks including but not limited to Mt. Ama Dablam, Mt. Kang Tega, Mt. Nuptse, Mt. Thamserku, Mt. Kusum Kangaro, Mt. Pumori, Mt. Lhotse, Lobuche Peak, Island Peak, Mt. Makalu and of course the breathtaking Mt. Everest itself towering to an altitude of 8,850 meters.

We look forward to taking you on a trek of a lifetime. Please see the itinerary for a day-by-day route.

customer reviews

4.9 - Excellent Based on 155 reviews

Fantastic Trek with a Fantastic Company

Kolin Friske From Canada At Apr 22 2018

5 - Excellent

“the Trek to EBC was a bucket list item for me, and it definitely did not disappoint! The views...holy moly the views! To be surrounded by so many giant peaks was such an incredibly humbling experience. The teahouses (food and accommodation) along the way were clean and comfortable. They provide warm blankets the higher up you go, which you definitely needed at night as it got quite chilly!

The trek itself wasn't as challenging as we had anticipated. Sure, it was strenuous at times, but totally manageable as long as you go at your own pace. It's almost like falling into your own walking meditation. The distances and durations of trekking each day were perfect. Not too long to leave you completely exhausted, but not too short that you felt like there was too much 'down' time in between days.”

Amazing experience !!

Peter Fishwick From UK At Apr 20 2018

5 - Excellent

“EBC trek was a once in a lifetime with views that cannot be matched. Our guide was amazing and the HLI Inc. were exceptional. 10/10.”

April 2018 EBC

Rangan Ravindran From Britain At Apr 14 2018

5 - Excellent

“Really well organised and good communication throughout with Himalayan Leisure inc. Our guide, Purna, was excellent with great knowledge and sense of humour, he kept our spirits up throughout. A breathtaking trek made even better by a excellent tour operator.”

Excellent

Vijeyaratnam Vijeevan From France At Apr 14 2018

5 - Excellent

“Excellent”

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Itinerary Expand All

Day 1: Fly to Lukla (2,840M / 30 minutes), trek to Phakding

3 hours Guest house

A quick flight and the gentle downhill walk. We will pick you from your hotel and take a short drive to the airport. A quick 25-30-minute flight from Kathmandu to Lukla (9,186ft) will let us experience one of the gorgeous flights in the earth climaxing on a hillside inundated by tremendous Himalayan peaks. Lukla; the gateway to Khumbu valley from where our trek commences. The trail follows the Dudhkoshi river valley following different human settlements such as Chheplung, Chaurikharka and finally Phakding. Enroute, we will relish picturesque Himalayan views from a couple of points. It's a leisurely day with gradual descend of approximately 200 meters.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 2: Trekking to Namche Bazaar (3,440M)

6 hours Guest house

The day with steep climbing. We start our day with a warm breakfast in the lodge. Our journey will start beside the edges of the Dudh Kosi, traversing the thundering river numerous times on impressive suspension bridges loaded with religious prayer flags. Crossing Monjo and Jorsalle village, we walk further from there traveling off to Namche Bazaar, a wealthy business heart in front of the towering Himalayas which is also the center of Khumbu area. Namche is one of the most beautiful villages situated in the cliff of beautiful Himalayas.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3: Rest and acclimatization day in Namche Bazaar

6 hours Guest house

Optional hikes to nearby places. Namche is a huge town with several things to do around during the acclimatization day. We will do a short hiking to nearly by places and then spend a leisure afternoon. Namche is the central town of the Khumbu area and various government offices, banks, cyber cafes, plenty of shops, small eateries are located here. One of the most interesting hikes for today would be to Everest View Hotel from where you can enjoy tremendous views of Mount Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Cholatse, Tabuche, Kangtega, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Pumori, Kongde etc.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4: Trek to Tengboche Monastery (3,860M) or Debuche

6 hours Guest house

A beautiful day with the mixture of flats, ups, and downs. Our day will start with a quick ascending and a flat trail to Kyanjuma from where we will follow the steep descend to Phunki Tenga for potential lunch. We will cross the river the ascend towards the popular Tengboche monastery delighted by the beautiful rhododendron forests. We will enjoy stunning views of Mount Everest, Nuptse, Amadablam, Lhotse, Thamserku, Kangtega, Kongde. We visit the famous Tengboche Monastery; the biggest monastery in this neighborhood. Tengboche Monastery is said to be one of the oldest Buddhist monasteries in the world.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 5: Trek to Dingboche village (4,410M)

6-7 hours Guest house

The day is a mixture of gentle and steep climbing. We make a quick descend to Debuche and eventually start mild ascending towards the Pangboche village. It's a beautiful day where we will be escorted by several magnificent Himalayan peaks including Everest, Amadablam, Nuptse etc. and thundering Imja Stream. We will stop in Pangboche in front of enormous Amadablam to take a cup of tea then continue to Somare for Lunch. Continuing towards will take us to Imja valley where we will cross Lobuche Stream and begin steep ascending to Dingboche village.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 6: Rest and acclimatization day in Dingboche (4,410M)

4-5 hours Guest house

An optional acclimatization steep hiking to Nangkartshang peak. The settlement of Dingboche is gorgeous with a collection of meadows surrounded by rocky resistances to shield the foods from various threats. We have an optional hike to Nangkartshang peak or Chhukung valley from where we will witness tremendous Himalayan views. Alternatively, you can relax around the hotel and enjoy your day in the sunshine.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 7: Trek to Lobuche (4,910M)

5-6 hours Guest house

A difficult day with steep climbing. We will be starting our walk above 4400 meters. The day starts will gradual climbing to Dughla where we will stop for a quick lunch. It's an early day lunch but we do not have another option before reaching Lobuche. A steep climb from Dughla will take us to a memorial / tombstones of various famous mountaineers from various countries such as Scott Fischer and Babu Chiri Sherpa. Here we will enter into Khumbu glacier and follow the route to Lobuche for our overnight stay. Lobuche is a small place with some lodges for meals and accommodation of the trekkers.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 8: Trek to Gorakshep - EBC - Gorakshep (5364M)

8-10 hours Guest house

A gentle yet difficult day. The first section of the trail will take us to Gorakshep following the Khumbu glacier. In Gorakshep, we will drop our bags and take a lunch before heading to Everest Base Camp for a hike. The trail is moderately simplistic but it's not an effortless walk because of low oxygen level in the high altitude. The trail includes rocky walks, moraine, glacier, and streams before we reach the famous Everest Base Camp. We pass through rocky dunes, moraine, and streams before arriving at the Everest Base Camp. Everest Base Camp is located in the middle of Khumbu glacier. In the spring season, the area of full of people for the expeditions. We will then return to Gorakshep for overnight.

Important Note: Sunset from Kalapatthar is magnificent. Thus, if possible, you could hike up to KalaPatthar this afternoon and see the sunset. It's not easy to cover Gorakshep, Everest Base Camp visit and Kalapatthar on the same day but it's highly recommended, if you can muster the energy (and if the weather permits). Wait for the sunset there: the light on the mountains is absolutely astonishing. Please consult and arrange with your guide. Another great advantage of going to Kalapatthar in the evening is that you can avoid waking up very early in the morning for sunrise.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 9: Hike to Kalapatthar (5,545M), trek down to Pangboche

8-9 hours Guest house

A mixture of an uphill and downhill walk. We will visit Kalapatthar in the morning for sunrise if not visited on the previous evening. The guide will wake you up for an early morning climb to Kala Patthar. Upon reaching Kalapatthar, we will enjoy striking 360-degree views of an uncountable number of Himalayan peaks. We will descend to Gorakshep, grab our breakfast and start our descend to Pangboche. A sunset view over the Amadablam mountain from Pangboche is unforgettable.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 10: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,440M)

7-8 hours Guest house

A steep downhill and uphill walk. We will start descending from our lodge towards Dudhkoshi river, cross the river then make a steep climbing to Kyanjuma village. From here, the flat route remains until we reach the headquarters of Everest National Park on top of Namche Bazaar. Enroute, we may witness vivid pheasants and mountain goats known as Himalayan Thars.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 11: Trek to Lukla, final night in Himalayas (2,840M)

7-8 hours Guest house

A long day steep downhill. The last day of our trek is full of downhill walk. The steep descend, shaky legs, rocky trails and the thundering river next to us; it's a brilliant day. We will cross suspension bridges, pass the river numerous times before we reach Phakding for our lunch. The trail stretches via gentle uphill climb and a short steep climb before we reach Lukla and conclude our 11 days walking.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 12: Fly to Kathmandu, transfer to Hotel

40 minutes Guest house

We will transfer to airport to catch an early morning flight to Kathmandu. Upon arriving Kathmandu after a quick 25-30 minute flight, we will transfer to your hotel. In the evening, the guide will company you for a complimentary farewell dinner provided by the company. This the end of our major services, for those who require we will provide international airport transfer as per the request.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

what’s included

Airport pickup and drop services on a private vehicle including before and after the trek
Kathmandu - Lukla - Kathmandu domestic airline tickets including all airline taxes and fuel surcharges
Meals on full board [Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner / main course] during the trek
Accommodation in tea houses / lodges along the trek as per the itinerary
Everest National Park Entry Permit for all members
Trekkers Information Management System [TIMS] registration card
Experienced English speaking, government licensed and ministry of tourism trained trekking guide with meals, accommodation, salary and insurance
Assistant trekking guide for groups over 6 people with meals, accommodation, salary and insurance
Down jacket, four seasonal sleeping bag, duffel bag and trekking map (down jacket and sleeping bag are to be returned after trip completion)
Daily seasonal fresh fruits as per the availability
Comprehensive first aid medical kit carried by the guide
American Medical Association approved Oximeter to measure your Oxygen and Pulse in high altitude (Imported from USA). Oximeter can be very helpful to measure body conditions in high altitude
Necessary paper works, all government and local taxes
Complimentary welcome or farewell dinner in Kathmandu at a cultural restaurant [optional]
Pre-trip meeting in Kathmandu before the trek
Worst case rescue and medical evacuation arrangements

Optional Addons (Available during check-out)

Porter (Sharing)

what’s excluded

International airfare, Nepal visa fees (two passport photographs ), travel and medical insurance, emergency evacuation)
Personal nature expenses (bars and beverage bills, dessert, hot shower, drinking water, telephone, internet, laundry, titbits etc.)
Costs arising from natural calamities, mishaps or anything beyond our control (Costs are not refundable and transferable in any mean if you leave the trek voluntarily and want to return from the trek)
Meals and accommodation in Kathmandu (also in the case of early returns and late departures)
Services not mentioned in 'Services Includes' section (Please ask us if you are confused about any services)
Porter is available at an extra cost

Tour details

Availability Available Daily

Booking Type Instant Booking

Duration 12 days

Tour Type Private and Group Tour

guiding method Live guide/instructor

Guide Language English, hindi & nepalese

Maximum altitude 5545 meters

Trek difficulty Medium

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