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.

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?

There are no quarantine requirements in Nepal for arriving visitors at the moment.

Are there bag weight restrictions for the small aircraft flight from Kathmandu to Lukla?

Yes. The baggage weight allowance on the flight from Kathmandu to Lukla is 10 kg for checked baggage plus 5kg for hand baggage for a total of 15 kg. Bags overweight will be charged approximately USD 1 per kg over the limit.

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.

Everest High Passes Trek

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Booking Type Instant booking
duration 16 days
tour type Private and Group
age requirement 10-79 yrs
max group size 35
guiding method Fully guided
Maximum altitude 5545 meters
Tour Code BM-31821
Footprint Carbonneutral CO₂ emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
Operated in English

Starts Kathmandu, Nepal
Ends Kathmandu, Nepal

HIGHLIGHTS

Trek to Everest Base Camp, the starting point for those heading for the top of the world
Traverse three high passes that are over 5000 metres. See the beautiful Gokyo Lakes
Get a close-up view of Mt Everest, Mt Lhotse & Mt Makalu
Enjoy exploring the famous Everest region, home of the Sherpas

This 16-day, guided trek is not for the fainthearted. Join us on an adventure of a lifetime that takes you to Everest Base Camp and involves crossing three high-mountain passes that are over 5,000 meters, namely, the Kongma La Pass (5,535m), Cho La Pass (5,380m) and the Renjo La Pass (5,388m).

Start out by taking the route from Lukla to Everest Base Camp. Cross the first of the three passes, Kongma La, on your way to Lobuche from Chhukung. Back in Lobuche from the base camp, you will take the trail to the Gokyo Valley. In the subsequent days, you will hike through the remaining two mountain passes, Cho La and Renjo La.

See some of the most spectacular destinations in the Himalayas and enjoy stunning views of some of the worlds's highest mountains, including Mount Everest, Mount Lhotse, Mount Makalu and Mount Cho Oyu, among others. Take in the beauty of the glistening Gokyo Lakes before making your way down to Lukla. For more details, please scroll down.

ITINERARY Expand All

Day 1: Fly to Lukla from Kathmandu
Day 2: Lukla – Namche Bazaar
Day 3: Acclimatisation day in Namche
Day 4: Namche – Tengboche
Day 5: Tengboche – Dingboche
Day 6: Dingboche – Chhukung
Day 7: Trek to Lobuche, cross the Kongma La Pass
Day 8: Lobuche – Everest Base Camp
Day 9: Climb Kala Patthar and trek to Dzong La
Day 10: Trek to Gokyo Lakes, cross the Cho La Pass
Day 11: Climb Gokyo Ri
Day 12: Trek to Lungden, cross Renjo La Pass
Day 13: Lungden – Thame
Day 14: Thame – Namche Bazaar
Day 15: Namche – Lukla
Day 16: Lukla – Kathmandu (flight)

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Meals: 15 breakfasts
Airport pickup & drop-off transfers. Domestic flight tickets: Kathmandu - Lukla - Kathmandu
Guesthouse accommodation during the trek
An experienced, English-speaking trekking guide
Sagarmatha (Everest) National Park permits and Khumbu Pashang Lhamu Rural Municipality tax
A first aid medical kit & an oximeter
A sleeping bag, down jacket & a duffel bag (to be returned after the trek is over)

OPTIONAL ADDONS (Available during check-out)

Porter

WHAT'S EXCLUDED

Nepal visa fees
International flight tickets
Hotel in Kathmandu (we can assist with booking if needed)
Travel insurance that covers high-altitude climbing as well as accidents, emergencies and chopper evacuation
Meals except those mentioned on the itinerary. Bar and beverage bills
Expenses that are personal in nature, such as laundry, telephone, internet/e-mail, etc
Porter for carrying luggage (can book one at an additional amount)
Tips to your guide and porter
Anything not mentioned in the 'What's Included' section or the itinerary

CUSTOMER REVIEWS

5 - Excellent

Based on 4 reviews

Marcel Sowiak
From Germany
On Dec 17 2023

5 - Excellent

Breathtaking Everest Base Camp and 3 High Passes trek

We had a wonderful trek to the Everest Base Camp and 3 passes. Kris organized everything professionally and perfectly, all accommodation and domestic flights were booked and included into the trip price. Our guide - Lakpa gave us... Read more

A Bookmundi Travel Expert "Krishna B" responded to this review: Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful trek to Everest Base Camp and the 3 High Passes. It was my pleasure to organize everything for you, and I'm glad that everything went smoothly, from the accommodation to the domestic flights. Lakpa is indeed an excellent guide, and I'm delighted that he was able to provide you with such a memorable experience in the Everest region. Thank you for recommending us, and we hope to see you on another adventure with Nepal Climbing Adventure in the future!

Zofia Gutsche
From Germany
On Dec 17 2023

5 - Excellent

Amazing experience!

I highly recommend this local tour operator! We took 18 days trek to Everest Base Camp and 3 High Passes in November and the experience was just amazing. We had everything professionally organized by Chris: transportation... Read more

A Bookmundi Travel Expert "Krishna B" responded to this review: Thank you so much for your wonderful recommendation! I'm delighted to hear that you had an amazing experience on your trek to Everest Base Camp and the 3 High Passes. It was my pleasure to organize everything for you and ensure that your journey was smooth and enjoyable from start to finish. I'm glad that you found our communication quick and easy, and that Lakpa, your guide, was able to provide you with such a memorable experience. We look forward to welcoming you back for your next trek in Nepal, and we'll be here to assist you every step of the way. Thank you for choosing Nepal Climbing Adventure!

Anonymous
From USA
On Nov 13 2023

5 - Excellent

Great trip with Sumba Sherpa

Sumba was a great guide! He was friendly, knowledge and easy to work with. He has a lot of experience and it shows! I’m grateful I was able to have him as my guide!

A Bookmundi Travel Expert "Krishna B" responded to this review: It sounds like you had a fantastic experience with Sumba Sherpa as your guide! Having a knowledgeable and friendly guide can really enhance the overall enjoyment of a trip. If there's anything else you'd like to share about your journey or if you have any questions, feel free to let me know!

Jacques Gouallou
From Singapore
On Dec 15 2022

5 - Excellent

Fantastic experience in Nepal

It's been my 5th trek in Nepal with this local travel specialist and I cannot say enough how Khum, Krisna and their teams have been very professional all the way through, from the conception of each trek to small details that... Read more

A Bookmundi Travel Expert "Krishna B" responded to this review: Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you had a fantastic experience on your fifth trek with us. It's always our goal to provide professional service and ensure that every detail of your journey is taken care of. We're delighted that your trek to Mera Peak and the Everest region was extraordinary, and we'll be sure to pass along your compliments to your guide and porter. We look forward to welcoming you back for your next adventure in Nepal!

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