Everest Base Camp Trek 12 Days

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Nepal
October - April
12 Days
Group Tour

Fulfill your Himalayan dream with our personalized Everest Base Camp Trek package, crafted for the adventurer seeking unparalleled Himalayan views. Embrace the freedom to trek at your own pace, capture breathtaking panoramas, and connect with the heart of the Himalayas on this unforgettable journey with Everest Escapes.

Everest Base Camp: What Makes It So Special?

EBC Trek holds a special place among trekkers and hikers for many reasons.

Why Choose Everest Escapes for Trekking?


Highlights

Itinerary

  • Pickup from your hotel (6 AM to 10 AM depending on flight time).
  • 30-45 minutes flight to Lukla
  • Start walking towards Phakding for 3 hours.
  • Stay in Phakding (2610m).
  • Start walking early and enter the Sagarmatha National Park area.
  • Reach to Namche Bazaar in 6-7 hours of trek.
  • Stay in Namche Bazaar (3440m).
  • Start a day by optional hike to the surrounding viewpoints.
  • Relax your body and make it accustomed to a new climate.
  • Stay in Namche Bazaar (3440m).
  • Ascend to Tengboche (hike for 4 hours).
  • Take closer look at Tengboche's spirituality.
  • Stay in Tengboche (3860m).
  • After breakfast, head towards Dingboche.
  • Start with first descend to Deboche, cross a river, and short climb to Pangboche.
  • Continue up to Dingboche.
  • Stay in Dingboche (4360m).
  • Just like at Namche Bazaar, we stay in Dingboche for a day.
  • Optionally, you can hike to Chhukung, which is at 4750m.
  • Stay in Dingboche (4360m).
  • Head up a wide valley underneath Cholatse and Tawache.
  • Climb steeply towards Khumbu Glacier.
  • Reach Lobuche.
  • Stay in Lobuche (4,930m)
  • Take 3 hours walk to Gorakshep.
  • After lunch at Gorakshep, we move to Everest Base Camp and come back (5-6 hours for back and forth).
  • Stay in Gorakshep (5,364m).
  • Wake up early in the morning and ascend to Kalapatthar (5554m).
  • Trek back to Goarkshep, have a breakfast.
  • Walk downhill until we reach Pheriche.
  • Stay in Pheriche (5,545m).
  • Start early and continue descend to Pangboche to Phortse.
  • In about 6 hours of downhill, we reach back to Namche Bazaar.
  • Stay in Namche Bazaar (3440m).
  • Walk down the steep trail back to Lukla leaving Phakding behind.
  • Get up early to catch the morning flight as weather is a mess in Lukla.
  • Take 45 minutes long flight to Kathmandu.
  • We serve you a farewell dinner in Kathmandu.

Group Prices

PaxAccommodationApproximate Pricing
2Tea HouseUSD 1400
4Tea HouseUSD 1350
8Tea HouseUSD 1300
12Tea HouseUSD 1250

Inclusions

Includes

  • Pick-up or Drop-off service from and to airport
  • First Aid Medical Kit (Carried by the guide)
  • All the required permits and paperwork
  • Transportation from Kathmandu to Lukla and back by flight
  • Food and accommodations during the trip (MAP)
  • One licensed multi-language speaking trekking guide
  • Insurance of guide during trip
  • Essential bags and clothing (rented)

Excludes

  • International Airfare
  • Services not mentioned or not promised by the agent/agency
  • Emergency expenses such as expenses on charted flights/helicopter
  • Visa Charges
  • Hotel Expenses (In Kathmandu)
  • Your travel and medical insurance
  • Personal Expenses such as shopping, bar bills, laundry, titbits, etc
  • Food and accommodations in Kathmandu

The Basics

  • 50% advance payment is required for ticket issuance and visa processing.
  • Remaining balance to be cleared at least 3-4 days before the journey begins.
  • Passport with 6 months validity.
  • Three MRP-sized photos.
  • Relationship/marriage certificate (if traveling with family).
  • Medical Certificate
  • Travel Insurance
  • ACAP and TIMS (fulfilled by us)
  • Standard processing: 5-7 working days, with possible delays during holidays.

Going to EBC is difficult because of the weather conditions. Remember to carry warm clothes, and boots with spikes, along with ice axe.

  • General: Puffy down jacket (rental available), Sleeping bag (rental available), Day pack, Sleeping bag liner
  • Upper Body: Hat or Cap, Scarf, Headlamp, Sunglasses
  • Lower Body: Hiking Pants, Waterproof/windproof outer shell pants, Hiking shorts
  • Torso: Fabric base layer, Fabric short and long sleeve shirts, Waterproof/windproof shell, Fleece Jacket
  • Hands: Hard shell gloves with fleece inside
  • Feet: Warm Socks, Hiking Socks, Trekking Boots, Ice Cleats Spikes, Casual Shoes
  • Undergarments: Quick drying underwear, Sports bras (women), Pajamas
  • Other: Toiletry kits, Reusable Water Bottle, Towel, Toilet Paper, High Protein Snacks, Power Banks, Pee Bottle, Whistle, Thermos

Maps

Tour Map

FAQs

Everest Base Camp or EBC is at an altitude of 5380m or 17600ft above sea level.

EBC Trek is moderate level of trekking, but be careful as it has steeply ascends, and you must be physically fit.

It takes around 7 to 8 days to reach EBC, and 3 to 4 days for way back.

The best season for this trek is March to May, and if you love heavy snowfall, December to February is also best.

The more the better. For EBC trek, it costs USD 1400 per person for two people, and cost just USD 1250 if you are in a group of 10 and more people.

Yes, we recommend you to purchase travel insurance that covers emergency evacuation at high altitudes.

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