Everest Base Camp Trip Facts

If you are planning to do an Everest Base Camp Trip you should know the facts of Everest Base Camp Trip. The Everest Base Camp is the most demanding trek among base camp trekking in Nepal. Following the legendary footprint of Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay Sherpa is a great feat. The iconic walk to the foothills of the world’s highest peak is a dream for every trekker around the world. This trek is a must-go trek for anyone to create a legacy in the trekking journey.

Where is Everest Base Camp?

Most people may not know where Everest Base Camp lies. It is a top trekking spot in the Himalayas of Nepal. There are two base camps at the foot of Mt. Everest. South Base Camp at 5,364 meters and North Base Camp at 5,150 meters. Northern Base Camp lies on the Tibet side. You will need a special permit from China to climb the northern ridge of Everest. From Nepal, we use South Base Camp to climb up to Everest. After reaching this base camp you will get many surprises. There are services like hospitals, electricity, hot showers, telecom towers, waste management systems, etc.

What you will see from Everest Base Camp?

Moreover, the base camp is in fact on the top of Khumbu Glacier. You will get to enjoy the ice peaks, sinkholes, meltwater pools, and even you can see avalanches (if lucky). The interesting fact about the base camp is you don’t see Everest from the camp. But, an amazing view of Khumbu Icefall from the base camp will surprise you. To enjoy the 360-degree views of Mt. Everest you will climb up to Kala Patthar. Gorakshep is another option to climb but we suggest Kala Patthar.

What you will explore during the Everest Base Camp Trek?

The Everest Base Camp trek offers various charms besides beautiful views of the Himalayas. The trek goes through different beautiful villages of the Sherpa people. You will get to know more about their lifestyle, culture, traditions, languages, etc. Likewise, different kinds of flora and fauna will be waiting for you in Sagarmatha National Park. Also, you will visit one of the most popular monasteries in Nepal, the Tengboche Monastery. The trek has a lot to offer.

How to reach Everest Base Camp?

Well, a few years back you could reach Everest Base camp only by walking. But, now you have options either by foot or by Helicopter Tour. To reach base camp by foot takes around 12 Days. However, it depends on what kind of itinerary you want. You can also make your itinerary, which is flexible and easy for you. You will get rewards for beautiful views of mountain peaks, villages, dense forests, etc. Similarly, you will get to know about the Sherpa people and their local lifestyle, culture, and traditions.

There are many options to trek to Everest Base Camp. The first option is a short trek of 12 days to base camp via Lukla. Similarly, if you want to explore three high passes with the Everest trek, it takes around 19 days. Likewise, some people may not want to go to Lukla by flight. In that case, you can do the trek from Jiri to Everest in 20 Days.

The helicopter tour is for those who have a short time and still want to get to the Base Camp. The quick tour to base camp takes around 45 minutes. But, you can tour Everest Base Camp for around 3-5 hours. Likewise, during the time of this tour, you can walk around, enjoy the views of mountains, meet new people, etc. Also, if you want to explore more in the Everest Region you can do this tour for multiple days. It allows you to get around the local villages, meet with sherpa people, enjoy the local food, and many more.

Things to think about before trekking to Everest Base Camp.

Trekking up to the foot of Mt. Everest is not a simple task to do. You should be aware of small details before climbing up to the base camp.

Here is the list of things you should be aware of before trekking to Base Camp:

• Best time to Trek.
• Entrance Permit Card and TIMs.
• Sound mental and physical fitness.
• Good Travel agency.
• Be aware of altitude sickness.
• Necessary Trekking gears.
• Skillful Trekking Guide.
• Necessary medical kits.
• Nepali Cash

Best Time to Trek

If you want to pick the best time to trek to Everest, we suggest the Spring and Autumn seasons. This two-season is the peak season for trekking in Nepal. The sky is blue with bright sunshine. You can see beautiful views of mountain peaks, rhododendron forests, stunning villages, and many more attractions.

The spring season begins from February to May. It is the most popular time to trek in Nepal. This time is perfect for peak climbing and trekking. The weather is stable with the bright and warm sun shining. The blue sky with white mountains is amazing to see. Similarly, you can see beautiful rhododendrons blooming in green forests. Likewise, in this season you can find many trekkers on the way to base camp.

The Autumn season is another best time to trek Everest. This season starts from September to November which is also the month of festivals in Nepal. Right after the monsoon, the weather starts to open up. The day is warmer with a cold night. But, the weather is stable and the views are a great sight to see. Moreover, you can enjoy the unique Nepali festivals during this season.

Detailed itinerary to reach base camp by trekking

The trek to Everest base camp begins with a scenic flight from Kathmandu to Lukla. Lukla Airport is the most dangerous airport in the world. Upon reaching Lukla you will have breakfast and walk towards Phakding. The next stop from Phakding is Namche Bazaar where you will rest and acclimatize yourself. You will get to see the views of mountain ranges from the bazaar. Similarly, the trek continues towards Tengboche. You can visit Tengboche Monastery, one of the most popular monasteries in Nepal. Likewise, the next day you will trek to Dingboche. It is a beautiful village to rest for the further trek.

The next part of the trek exciting one. You will reach base camp leaving Lobuche behind. To enjoy the 360-degree views of Mt. Everest you will trek to Gorakshep. After exploring Gorakshep you will head towards base camp and enjoy some time over there. Similarly, the trek will lead you to Kalapathhar to enjoy the sunrise in the early morning. Then you will trek back to Namche Bazaar via Pheriche. From Namche Bazaar again you will trek down back to Lukla for a flight to Kathmandu.

Accommodations in Everest

Tea houses are the normal accommodation during the trek. The facilities differ from place to place. The tea houses are likely to be simple and comfortable. Most of the tea houses offer twin-sharing rooms. Upon request somehow we can manage the single room. Rooms are wide with one window and sharing bathrooms. Bed facilities include a pillow, sheets, and a blanket. However, we suggest you use your sleeping bags. There are charging points to charge your mobile or camera. But, you have to pay around USD 2-5 per hour. Similarly, in some tea houses, you can find a hot shower. As you go higher you can only get hot water in the pot.

If you want to know the quality of food during the trek, you don’t have to worry. You will get typical Nepalese meals during the trek. Meals include Nepali Dal-Bhat, fried rice, momos, soups, and other continental dishes. However, the more you trek higher the cost of meals will increase. You can set a price of USD 25-30 per day for meals that include Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner. The most popular meals for breakfast are Oats and porridge, fried potatoes, chapati, tea, etc. Similarly, for lunch and dinner, there are many options. You can have Nepali Dal Bhat with boiled lentils, curries, and pickles. Apart from Dal Bhat, you can enjoy dishes like pasta, fried rice, noodles, momos, etc.

Costs for Everest Base Camp Trek

There is no actual fixed price for Everest Base Camp Trek. It depends on which type of trek you want to do, the service you want, the route, the packages, etc. Normally, the trip would cost anywhere between USD 1400 to USD 3500. You will get the service according to the budget you want to spend. If you want to trek to base camp and return by helicopter price may go up to USD 4500. The cost includes your transportation fees, permit fees, accommodation fees, meals, guide, porter, VAT, etc. To know more about the price breakdown you can check the Detail cost Breakdown for EBC.

Why Trek with Overland Trek Nepal?

Discover the beauty of Everest with the best trekking agency in Nepal. Overland Trek Nepal is a highly popular trekking agency with 20+ years of experience. Due to our years of hard work and dedication, we are rated 5-star on TripAdvisor as well.  We have skillful guides who speak proper English. We can even provide you with a guide who is from the Everest region. That means you will get to know more about the history of Everest. We plan the trip to Everest at a reasonable price. To know more about travel, tour, and trekking in Nepal please feel free to contact our expert.