Everest Base Camp Trek Without flight-18 Days

How to obtain a Nepal Visa?

Obtaining a Nepal Visa is easy and convenient. You can get an arrival visa directly from the Immigration desk at the Tribhuvan International Airport. A valid passport and passport-size photo is required to get Nepal Visa. Otherwise, apply online via Nepal Immigration’s website or obtain a visa from Nepal’s Embassy in your country.

For those planning to do an 18-day Everest Base Camp Trek without a Flight, we recommend getting a 30-day visa.

Nepal Visa Cost for Everest Base Camp Trek:

• 15 days Visa Costs $30 per person
• 30 days Visa Costs $45 per person
• 90 days Visa Costs $125 per person

For more details visit Nepal Visa Information on our Website.

Travel insurance for trekking to Everest Base Camp

Travel insurance is essential while trekking to high altitudes like EBC treks. This trek takes you to the maximum altitude of 5545 meters, where you may face various unexpected illnesses and altitude sickness. A good travel insurance plan will cover all medical emergencies, issues on the trail, rescue operations, flight cancellations, lost baggage, and more.

Along with financial assurance, having the right insurance provides peace of mind and confidence to enjoy the Everest journey to the fullest.

Sustainable Travel and Tourism

During the EBC trek without flight,Overland Trek Nepal is fully aware of responsible tourism activities. We strictly follow all the rules and guidelines of the Khumbu region to ensure that our operations are environmentally friendly and respectful of local culture. We also guide porters from the Khumbu region to contribute to the local economy.

Similarly, you are requested to use less plastic products as much as during the trek. And, our team is dedicated to effective waste and trail management, encouraging the locals and other travelers to promote sustainable practices along the trails.

Why Hire a Guide and Porter for EBC?

Hiring a guide and Porter is essential while trekking in the Everest region. Guides will help you navigate the trails, provide valuable insights into the region’s culture and history, and handle unfortunate issues on the trail. Meanwhile, porters will help you carry luggage up to 20kg, allowing a hassle-free and smooth trekking experience.

Overland Trek Nepal provides a guide and porter service for EBC trekking. You will have an experienced trekking guide and helpful porter during your Everest Base Camp trek. Most of our professionals are Sherpas from the Everest Region, who will accompany you throughout your journey.

Both guide and porter are committed to providing quality services for a safe and enjoyable trekking experience.

What kind of Permit Card do I Need for Everest Trip?

The Everest Base Camp Trekking route through the Khumbu Region requires a Khumbu Rural Municipality Permit and a Sagarmatha National Park Permit. Obtain these permits with your valid passport, visa, and passport-size photo. For the 18-day Everest Base Camp Trek,Overland Trek Nepal will manage all the required permits.

Cost of Mount Everest Base Camp Trek:

• Khumbu Rural Municipality Permit: NPR 3000
• Sagarmatha National Park Permit: NPR 3000

When to Trek to Everest Base Camp?

The best time to visit Everest Base Camp is during the Spring (March-May)and Autumn (September-November) seasons. These months offer the best weather conditions and mountain views. In the spring, the trail is adorned with rhododendrons, whereas in Autumn temperature is relatively cooler offering the perfect condition to witness the mountain views and stunning landscapes.

While spring and autumn are the most popular seasons, you can trek to Everest Base Camp during Winter (December-February) and Monsoon (June-August). However, during this time you may face different challenges of heavy rainfall, slippery trails, freezing temperatures, and snowfall.

If you want to do EBC Trek during off-seasons i.e. Monsoon and Winter EBC trek without flight will be the perfect alternative. During this time, flights to Lukla often face delays and cancellations due to weather conditions and poor visibility.

Ways to Handle Altitude Sickness in Everest

Altitude sickness or Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) is common while trekking in the Himalayas of Nepal. Symptoms include nausea and vomiting, dizziness, blocked ears, headache, fatigue, loss of appetite, sleeping problems (insomnia), discomfort, and rapid heartbeat.

Trekking to Everest Base Camp involves various high-altitude landmarks, such as Kalaptthar (5545m) and Everest Base Camp (5364m). After Namche, most of the route lies above 4000 meters, where there is a chance of facing altitude-related issues. If you experience difficulties, hurriedly consult your guide and follow preventive measures such as consuming nutritious meals and hydrating properly. Walking slowly and maintaining a steady pace without gaining altitude quickly is the key tip for avoiding altitude-related issues.

Our Everest Base Camp Trek without a flight Itinerary is designed to tackle altitude issues, which starts from a lower altitude i.e. Thamdanda(2344m). We also include acclimatization at Namche (3440m) and Dingboche (4400m), which help your body adapt to increasing altitude.

Tips for the Preparation of Mount Everest Trek

Proper preparation is necessary for trekking to the Mount Everest Base Camp, as it is physically and mentally challenging. Although it doesn't require technical preparation, it involves hiking to high altitudes like Kalapatthar (5545m) and Everest Base Camp (5364m). For beginners, it is suggested to start working out 2-3 months before the trek for physical endurance and stamina. It’s also important to choose the favorable trekking season.

Additionally, invest in quality gear, select the best insurance plan, and choose the best trekking agency like Over Land Trek Nepal for a safe and enjoyable trip to Everest Region.

Meal and Accommodations facilities in the Everest region

Everest region offers the accommodation facilities in the teahouses. Up to Namche Bazaar, tea houses offer the attached room but above Namche, you will find teahouses with basic rooms with twin beds, warm blankets, pillows, and comfortable mattresses.

Teahouses in the Everest region offer various meal options from local Nepali items to modern Western meals.

Here are the items offered on the menu:

• Breakfast: Chapati, Tibetan Bread, Muesli, Oatmeal, Corn Flakes, Omelet, Scrambled eggs and hot drinks
• Lunch and Dinner: Dal Bhat, Momos, Noodles, Plain rice, vegetable curry, Spring Roll, Macaroni, Spaghetti, Sandwiches, Potato Dishes, Steaks, Burgers, Pizza, Sherpa Stew, Soup, etc.

Grab this trekking gear for the Everest Trek

Proper gear and equipment are crucial to an enjoyable Everest Region trekking experience. For an 18-day Everest journey packing the right gear and equipment is important to complete the trek safely and successfully. Choose the gear according to the trekking season.

Here’s the list of gear to pack for Everest Base Camp Trek:

• Head items: Woleen hat, round sun hat, cap, sunglass, buff for neck
• Upper body items: T-shirt (5/6 pcs), pair of thermal wears, waterproof & windproof jacket, pair of down jackets, gloves
• Lower body items: Trekking pants (3/4 pcs), thermal pants, shorts, shocks (5/6 pairs), sturdy trekking boots, slippers, undergarments
• Extra essential gear: Trekking poles, raincoats, water bottles, sleeping bags, electronic items, suncream, purification tablets, and toiletries.

Drinking water options during the EBC treks

Drinking water is easily available throughout the Everest Base Camp Trekking route. Tea houses offer mineral water and boiled water for a small fee of $2 to $5, depending on the altitude.

Otherwise, you can opt for natural tap water for free along the trail. However, to ensure safety, use purification tablets such as Katadyn Micropur MP1, Potable Aqua Chlorine Dioxide, Potable Aqua with PA plus, and Aqua tabs.

Availability of Electricity and internet on the Everest Base Camp route

In the Everest region electricity or solar power is available for charging your electronic devices. While charging is free at lower altitudes, tea houses in higher altitudes charge a certain fee.

Likewise, wifi service is available at every teahouse along the Everest Base Camp Trekking route. Though the connection is slow and unreliable, teahouses charge $2 to $5 per device depending on the season and altitude.

Procedure of Booking and Payment

You can book your Everest Base Camp Trek Package directly online without hassle by contacting us through the Overland Trek Nepal website’sContact Us form. You can also connect via WhatsApp at +9779851138871 or email us and customize the itinerary according to your preference.

To confirm your booking, a 20% advance payment is required, and the remaining is payable upon your arrival in Nepal. Choose from our convenient online payment options or transfer directly to our bank account.

Feedback & Trip extension

Overland Trek Nepal has grown as a reputed adventure company in a short time, providing several activities such as trekking, peak climbing, and tours in Nepal. You can check through Trip Advisorand Google for our ratings and feedback. Also, after the completion of this trip to Everest Base Camp, we will be expecting feedback from your side, too. It gives us more room for improvement and upgrade our services.

Also, if you have ample time in Nepal after this trek and want to do other activities like Chitwan Jungle Safari,Bungee Jumping,Kathmandu City Tour,etc. feel free to contact us. We arrange these kinds of trips for you at affordable prices.