Mount Everest Base Camp is the gateway to some of the most breathtaking, majestic, and stunning scenery of the Himalayas in the world. However, This trek leads to the base of the mighty Mt. Everest, the world’s highest peak, one of Nepal’s classic trekking trails.
This 14-day Everest Base Camp Trek allows you to walk through the world’s tallest mountains and experience the true Sherpa culture of the indigenous people of the mountains.
The adventure starts with a short flight from Kathmandu to Lukla, a Sherpa hamlet with stunning views of the border Himalayan range, the trek starts as soon as you arrive at Lukla. Phakding, Namche, Tengboche, Dingboche, and Gorakshep are all Sherpa settlements accessible by trekking along this trail. On your EBC tour, you’ll experience a mixture of stunning snow-capped mountains with the authentic lifestyle of mountain people.
EBC has a lot to explore and offer throughout the route, hike to Kala Patthar a viewpoint at 5,644 meters is one of the best places to get a close-up perspective of Mt. Everest, Mt. Nuptse, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Pumori, and Mt. Ama Dablam, offering spectacular scenery of the world’s tallest peaks over 8,000 meters, various monasteries stupas, Chortens, and ancient trading routes.
The Everest Base Camp trek is moderate to challenging in difficulty and undoubtedly it will put your physical and emotional tolerance to the test but with some preparation, the trip can be accomplished making you able to uncover both natural beauty and potential on this adventure.
The Everest Base Camp Trek Duration of the trek varies depending on the itinerary, with an average of around 12-14 days. Also, it is important to acclimatize properly to prevent altitude sickness, so the trek includes rest days in places like Namche Bazaar and Dingboche.
The Best Time to undertake the Everest Base Camp Trek is during the pre-monsoon (March to May) and post-monsoon (September to November) seasons. During these periods, the weather is relatively stable with clear skies, making it ideal for trekking and enjoying panoramic views of the mountains.
While the trek is challenging, it does not require technical mountaineering skills. However, it is important to be in good physical condition and have some prior hiking experience. Hiring a guide and porter is recommended to ensure safety and convenience during the trek.
To trek to Everest Base Camp, you need to obtain certain permits, such as the Sagarmatha National Park Entry Permit and the Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality Entry Permit. Also, These permits can be obtained in Kathmandu or through your trekking agency.
Along the trekking route, there are teahouses and lodges where you can stay. These provide basic facilities such as a bed, meals, and sometimes hot showers. Also, the accommodations become more basic as you ascend higher.
Altitude sickness is a concern when trekking in this region. It is crucial to acclimatize properly by gradually ascending and allowing time for your body to adjust. Also, you should drink plenty of water, avoid alcohol, and listen to your guide’s advice.
Hiring a local trekking guide and/or porter is common and recommended. A guide can help navigate the trails, manage logistics, and provide valuable insights, while a porter can carry your heavy backpack, allowing you to trek with more ease.
Safety should be a priority during the trek. Always follow your guide’s instructions, stay on designated paths, and be aware of potential hazards. Also, It’s essential to have travel insurance that covers high-altitude trekking and helicopter evacuation if necessary.
is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that attracts adventurers from around the world. It allows you to immerse yourself in the stunning natural beauty of the Himalayas, experience the unique Sherpa culture, and accomplish a remarkable feat by reaching the base camp of Mount Everest.
Embark on the iconic Everest Base Camp Trek with Overland Trek Nepal, the most trusted trekking agency in the region. With our expert team and well-managed services, we ensure a safe and memorable journey to the base of the world’s highest peak.
Our 14-day EBC trek is carefully designed to offer the perfect balance of adventure and comfort. Also, you will be accompanied by a professional trekking guide who has extensive knowledge of the area and can provide valuable insights into the local culture, history, and environment.
Throughout the trek, we prioritize your safety and comfort. Moreover, we provide high-quality accommodation and meals, ensuring you have a comfortable resting place after each day’s trek. Also, our guides are well-trained in first aid and are equipped with the necessary safety gear to handle any unforeseen circumstances.
As the most trusted trekking agency, we have established strong relationships with local communities and tea houses along the trail. This allows us to provide you with the best possible experience, including warm hospitality, authentic local cuisine, and opportunities to interact with the Sherpa people who call this region home.
Join us on this epic journey to Everest Base Camp and witness breathtaking views of snow-capped peaks, pristine glaciers, and the legendary Khumbu Icefall. Experience the thrill of walking in the footsteps of mountaineering legends and stand at the base of the mighty Everest.
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This itinerary allows for gradual acclimatization and includes rest days at Namche Bazaar and Dingboche to adapt to the altitude. However, please note that weather conditions and individual fitness levels may require adjustments to the itinerary. It is always recommended to go with a certified trekking agency, hire a guide or a porter, and obtain the necessary permits for the trek.
The following Permits are required for your Everest Base Camp Trek
You can get a Sagarmatha National Park Entry Permit from the Nepal Tourism Board office in Kathmandu or the park’s entrance gate in Monjo whose fee is NRS 3000 for foreign countries citizens and NRS 1500 for citizens of SAARC countries.
You must fill out an application for permission and show your passport or a copy of your passport. To obtain the Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality Entrance Permit, you must be in Lukla. The permit costs NRS 2000 and can be obtained at the rural municipality counter on the settlement’s outskirts.
You won’t have to wait for permits because the company or our guides will handle everything.
Travel insurance is required for all clients participating in any activity. We strongly advise you to obtain a complete insurance plan from a reputable insurance company to cover personal injury, death, hospital expenses, repatriation fees, helicopter rescue, and any other disease covered by the insurance plan.
The Nepalese consulate in your country or the immigration office at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu must issue each client with a valid visa with a six-month validity from the date of return.
The flight into Kathmandu with a panoramic view of the valley below and the Himalayan ranges towering above the clouds is stunning. Once you land and check out from the Tribhuvan International Airport our agent will greet and welcome you, and drive you to your hotel, later on, in the evening you’ll be assisted with all of your travel requirements for the trek by your guide and will have typical Nepali Thali as welcome Dinner.
Accommodation Guest House
Welcome Dinner
Early morning your guide will come to pick you up for a flight to Lukla a picturesque mountaintop settlement that starts your Everest adventure after you get to Lukla You will have a delicious Breakfast then sort through your possessions and head out on your adventure.
Descend past Chauri Kharka village to the Dudh Koshi River, a lovely trail that follows the river’s bank leading to Phakding (2,610m), a small Sherpa settlement hidden in the verdant Dudh Koshi Valley. On the route, you’ll pass by Khumbila, a sacred peak sacred among Sherpas, climbing this peak is prohibited making it one of the Khumbu’s few unclimbed summits.
Once you arrive at Phakding take a stroll around the village chat with the locals, or stop by one of the cafés for a hot beverage if you’re not too tired.
Overnight in Phakding
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After your early morning, super-hot breakfast, Set out for Namche Bazaar, Nepal’s “Sherpa capital.” The trail today passes the Dudh Koshi, a milky glacial river up to Monjo, walks across numerous suspension bridges including the renowned Hillary Suspension Bridge, and through mesmerizing pine and conifer forests.
Before arriving at the Sagarmatha National Park entrance arrange your permits for inspection, after the permits are checked trek down alongside the Dudh Koshi River to Jorsale, from here, it’s a tough climb up to Namche Bazaar, the Everest Region’s economic powerhouse, brace yourself as from here you’ll catch your first glimpse of Mount Everest
Overnight in Namche Bazaar.
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Namche Bazaar is the heart of the Everest region. This is your first day of acclimatization as you climb higher, your body will need to adapt to the higher altitudes due to thin air there are several vantage points in the village where you can go for an acclimatization hike. Everest Region’s finest bakeries, cafés, restaurants, shops, and the only ATM in this region can be found here.
Interact with the friendly locals or hike up to any of the vantage points for stunning views of the Himalayas, before sunrise to witness Mount Everest, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Kongde, and Lhotse are all illuminated by the sun’s rays, during the day explore the Sherpa Culture Museum Learn about Sherpa culture and customs at the.
An upward hike from Shyangboche Airport to Everest View Hotel is a great way to acclimate while seeing Mount Everest, Thamserku, and Ama Dablam up close, hike to the Khumjung and Kunde settlements, or visit Sir Edmund Hillary’s school in Khumjung, the first school in the Everest Region and visit 400 years old Khumjung Monastery where the skull of Yeti, the abominable snowman, is said to be kept.
Overnight in Namche Bazaar.
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The trail today provides amazing sights of the Himalayan ranges. Himalayan giants Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, and Kwangde can be seen from the trail, passing through Oak, Juniper, Confers, and Rhododendron forests.
Tengboche is the destination for today’s trek, A close-up view of Ama Dablam, widely regarded as one of the world’s most picturesque peaks can be seen from here. The Khumbu region’s oldest Buddhist monastery Tengboche Monastery emerges over the settlement, explores the monastery, and attends to the monks’ trance-inducing hum and chanting.
Additionally, the golden rays of the sun brushing over the snowy mountains at dawn and dusk, are not to be missed.
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On your way to Dingboche, you’ll pass through the plains and meadows to the Imja Khola (River) views of Island Peak and Ama Dablam are breathtaking, the settlement of Pangboche is home to the region’s largest permanent Sherpa settlement where you’ll experience a unique Sherpa ambiance, lifestyle and delicious local cuisine. From Pangboche proceed to Dingboche in the afternoon.
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Take a day to acclimate to the high altitude at Dingboche.
This is your second day for acclimatization, trekkers and climbers have plenty to do here, an acclimatization hike to Nangkatshang or Nagarjun hill (5,100 m), named after a Buddhist monk who lived on the hilltop, is one of the Khumbu region’s most beautiful viewpoints, there are no difficult aspects to this uphill trek expect of some loose rocks be careful. However, no technical climbing is required, and there is nothing to be concerned about other than the altitude.
Makalu, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Kantega, Thamserku, and other peaks can be seen in a 360-degree panorama. Ama Dablam’s entire mountain can be seen from here, you can also get a good look at the Imja glacier from the top. Relax or go for a walk once you head back to the village.
Overnight in Dingboche
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Today wake up early and after breakfast continue to Lobuche, a tiny village with spectacular views of Lobuche, Pumori, and Nuptse, through steep mountain terrain, because of the high altitude, walking may be difficult, so take frequent breaks and stop for lunch along the way in Thukla (4,600 m).
At Thukla Pass, you’ll pass by memorial stupas built in honor of mountaineers who died while attempting to climb Mount Everest; notable among the stone tributes are those honoring alpinists Scott Fischer, Rob Hall, and late climbing record-holder Babu Chiri Sherpa.
From the trail, you can see the border Himalayan peaks that separate Nepal and Tibet. Lobuche is a small settlement made up of a few local homes and teahouses that offer basic services.
Overnight in Lobuche
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Today’s hike will take you to Everest Base Camp, your dream of reaching the base of the world’s highest peak the place you’ve wanted to visit since the start of your journey. Although today’s trek is one of the most memorable of your entire adventure, it is challenging, and you may become physically weaker as the elevation rises and the oxygen level drops. So, take it slowly and steadily, as directed by your guide.
Gorak Shep is only 2 hours away from Lobuche, climb up to Everest Base Camp around 2-3 hours after taking a lunch break and leaving your heavy belongings at the Gorakshep teahouse.
The Everest Base Camp is, at an elevation of 5,364 meters (17,598 feet) Mountain climbers use the base camps, which are basic campsites while climbing Everest.
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Very early morning hike to Kala Patthar, the most popular overlook in the Everest Region, At 5,550 meters, Kala Patthar is the highest point on your trek as the summit of Mount Everest is not visible from Everest Base Camp, hikers flock to Kala Patthar to get a closer look at the world’s highest mountains, Mount Everest, Pumori, Nuptse, and Lhotse, which form a snowy ring around Kala Patthar.
Enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view of these Himalayan vistas and witness the sun’s flaming rays illuminate Mount Everest’s snowy peak from the top of Kala Patthar.
Later, return to Gorak Shep and have a super-hot breakfast then proceed to Pheriche.
Overnight in Pheriche.
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The hike today will bring you back to Namche bazaar, after breakfast, retrace your steps back through lush green tropical forest and raging river. Once you arrive at Namche take a quick rest and stroll around, the place has lots of attractions to offer.
Overnight in Namche Bazar.
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After an early morning breakfast head to the Hillary Suspension Bridge, then towards Lukla via various small settlements. Once you reach Lukla celebrate your achievement as well as your last night in the mountains.
Overnight in Lukla.
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The scenic flight from Lukla to Kathmandu is always a delight, flying parallel to the world’s highest peaks and once you arrive at Kathmandu, you’ll be driven to your accommodation. Take a break or go souvenir shopping.
In the evening, a special cultural program and a farewell dinner will be served to commemorate the end of your journey.
Overnight in Kathmandu
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Our staff will drop you off at the airport, you’ll bid farewell to your newfound friends as well as Nepal.
NOTE: All of the trekking hours and distances mentioned above are estimates and should only be used as a general guideline.
Spring (March to May) and autumn (mid-September to November) are the best times to trek to Everest Base Camp. In spring, the foothills are ablaze with wildflowers, rhododendron blossoms, and orchids hanging from branches, the weather is dry and clear during this season, making it ideal for trekking and exploring the breathtaking scenery of the mountains. In autumn after the end of the heavy monsoon season, with a clear atmosphere and the days are warm though the evenings are quite chilly trekking to Everest Base Camp is extremely popular.
The trails, however, become crowded and busy during these peak seasons. During the climbing season, the Base Camp is transformed into a tented city, with climbers and Sherpa guides.
If you travel during October, you’ll be able to attend Mani Rimdu, the Everest region’s most important festival, which brings together pilgrimage from Tengboche, Chiwong, and Thame monasteries.
In popular trekking regions such as Annapurna, Everest, Langtang, and Manaslu, there is a menu system with various ethnic cuisines foods as well as western meals, but some locations provide you with typical Nepali meals which are different from international meals, and these meals are prepared by the local supplement, every tourist lodge and tea house has a well-trained cook who focuses on clean, hygienic, fresh, and delicious foods, and every lodge has safe drinking water or mineral water.
If you buy a water purification tablet in Kathmandu, you can take water tap water and purify it yourself, saving money and reducing plastic pollution.
I have to say that my recent Everest Base Camp Trek with Overland Trek Nepal was an incredible experience! The schedule was expertly designed by Gautam Dhakal, the guides were amiable and informed, and the scenery was stunning. I would heartily suggest this company to anyone searching for a once-in-a-lifetime trekking experience.
