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 Base Camp Trek

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Booking Type Instant booking
duration 12 days
tour type Private and Group
age requirement 8-80 yrs
guiding method Fully guided
Maximum altitude 5555 meters
Trek difficulty Hard
Tour Code BM-10533
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

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HIGHLIGHTS

Trek to base of the world's highest mountain; Mount Everest (8,848 Meter).
Hike to Kala Patthar peak (5,555m) for stunning views of Mount Everest.
Visit Tangboche Monastery; the largest monastery in Khumbu region.
Get face to face with mighty Himalaya and giant Khumbu Icefall.

Everest Base Camp Trek gives you an opportunity to experience trekking at high-altitude with access to some of the world's highest mountains. Following the footsteps of Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay, trek along the foothills of Himalayan mountains including the world’s highest mountain; Mount Everest including Mount Lothse, Mount Cho oyu, etc. En route, experience authentic Sherpa hospitality and culture, Buddhist spiritualism and amazing mountain scenery. Stand beneath the massive mountain shadows and feel humbled.

The trek begins from Lukla, a Sherpa settlement known as the ‘Gateway to Everest’. Following your experienced guide, trek through the valley of Dudh Koshi to Namche Bazar. Namche, a bustling trading hub filled with upscale mountain lodges, bakeries, shops and internet cafes, resembles an amphitheater carved on the sides of the mountains. Spend a day here acclimatizing before heading to Tengboche when you can visit the Tengboche Monastery. The trek then continues to Dingboche, Lobuche, Gorak Shep, and finally to Everest Base Camp.

A good hike to Kala Patthar and Nangkhartshang Peak will test your endurance level but reward you with close-up views of Mount Everest, Mount Pumori, Thamserku, Imja Tse/Island Peak and several other majestic mountains. The highlight of the trek is of course to visit Everest Base Camp, surrounded by tumbling glaciers and giant walls of snow and ice. EBC is the first campsite for climbers trying to scale Mount Everest.

Please see the itinerary for a detailed day-by-day overview.

ITINERARY Expand All

Day 1: Fly to Lukla (2,804 m) & trek to Phakding
Day 2: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,441 m)
Day 3: Namche Bazaar Acclimatization Day
Day 4: Trek to Tengboche (3,860 m)
Day 5: Trek to Dingboche (4,350 m)
Day 6: Acclimatization Hike to Nangkartshang Peak (5,083 m)
Day 7: Trek to Lobuche (4,910 m)
Day 8: Trek to EBC (5,365 m) & Gorak Shep descent
Day 9: Hike to Kala Patthar (5,555 m), descend to Pheriche
Day 10: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,441 m)
Day 11: Trek to Lukla (2,804 m)
Day 12: Morning Flight from Lukla to Kathmandu

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Airport/ Hotel pick-up and drop-off in private tourist vehicle.
Twin-sharing guesthouse accommodation during the trek for 11 nights in the Everest Region with attached toilets in Lukla, Phakding & Namche.
All your standard meals during the trek (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner) including one hot drink and seasonal fruits.
Airfare from Kathmandu/Manthali – Lukla - Kathmandu/Manthali including airport departure tax in Kathmandu and Lukla airports.
A experienced, first-aid trained and government licensed English-speaking trekking guide and an assistant guide when the group size exceed seven people.
Food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment and medicine for all local staff.
Everest/ Sagarmatha National Park entry permits and Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality fee for trekking.
Down Jacket and sleeping bag (which need to be returned after the trek).
Filtered water in the trails using Katadyn Pocket Water Filter
Free Ace the Himalaya duffel/kit bag, sun hat and trekking map (yours to keep).
First-aid kit with an Oxymeter to measure your Oxygen saturation each day. Arrangements for emergency medical evacuation in worse scenario (cost to be covered by your travel insurance).
Trip completion certificate.
Farewell dinner in typical Nepali restaurant with cultural performance.
All administrative expenses and government taxes

OPTIONAL ADDONS (Available during check-out)

Porters
Single Room in Mountain
Kathmandu-Lukla Heli Flight
Lukla-Kathmandu Heli Flight
Kathmandu City Tour

WHAT'S EXCLUDED

Accommodation in Kathmandu (can be arranged upon inquiry).
Porters to carry your luggage during the trek. Porters are available on Trip Addons section.
Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
Mandatory travel insurance, which covers emergency high-altitude rescue and evacuation
International airfare and airport departure tax.
Nepal entry visa, which you can obtain easily upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu. Please bring 2 pp sized photos.
Alcoholic, hot and cold drinks.
Personal trekking equipment.
Tips for trekking staff and driver

CUSTOMER REVIEWS

4.9 - Excellent

Based on 82 reviews

Karen Anderson
From England
On Sep 25 2023

5 - Excellent

Awesome company and superb trip

Challenging but an incredible journey. Highly recommend poles especially for the way down but there are so many ups and downs so might as well use throughout. Incredible scenery and changes daily. Bring earplugs as walls in all... Read more

Douglas Elliott
From England
On Jan 21 2023

5 - Excellent

Once in a lifetime experience!

Once in a lifetime experience! Went in April and the weather was sunny with temperatures dropping as we got higher.

Larry Compton
From USA
On Jan 19 2023

5 - Excellent

Guide Pasang Dawa Sherpa - An Amazing Man!

Guide Pasang Dawa Sherpa - An Amazing Man!In completing the challenging trek to Mt. Everest Base Camp in October 2022 with this local travel specialist, we were so blessed to have Pasang Dawa Sherpa as our guide! Pasang was... Read more

Asma Mashiat
From Australia
On Oct 11 2022

5 - Excellent

Sunil The Hero

This trip has been a dream come true and thanks to my Guide Sunil and 2 of the porters Jeet and Lochan. Absolute Legends. The trip was very well planned and managed very well by Sunil. Always making sure we are safe and have... Read more

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