The trek to the Everest Base Camp can be regarded as one of the most beautiful, scenic, thrilling and rewarding experience in the Himalaya of Nepal. As described by trekkers, travelers across the globe, the trek to the foothills of world’s highest mountain through the Sherpa villages has been a life changing experience. Trekking to the base camp of the world’s highest Mount Everest (8848m) is not just a straightforward journey, it is a chance to experience the highest and most beautiful Himalayan peak perfectly and appreciate the unique Sherpa community, people, culture and their glorious history.
The trek starts with an exciting flight to Lukla Airport. You will come across many popular Sherpa villages of Phakding, Namche Bazzar, Tengboche, Dingboche, Lobuche and Gorakshep before getting to Everest Base Camp. Sherpa Bazaars (Markets), Buddhist monasteries, suspension bridges, prayer flags, colorful teahouses, and the welcoming Sherpa people of the Khumbu region makes the trekking through the area a joy.
This trip might be challenging but you surely will be stimulated after you experience the panoramic views of wonderful mountains such as Thamserku (6623m), Ama Dablam (6812m), Nuptse (7861m), Cho Oyu (8188m), Lhotse (8516m) and Himalayan glaciers like Khumbu Glacier, Khumbu Icefall and Imja Glacier during the trek to Everest Base Camp. At the end of this remarkable trip, you’ll have a bountiful collection of precious memories, pictures, experiences and stories to share in your mind that will last forever.
Day 1 : Arrival in Kathmandu, 1,300m/4,265ft
Day 2 : Fly to Lukla; Trek to Phakdingma, 2,610m/8,562ft / Dist: 8 km/ 4 hrs
Day 3 : Trek to Namche Bazaar 3,441 m/11,289ft Dist: 11 km/ 6-7 hrs
Day 4 : Acclimatization day- Hiking around Khumjung or Thame 3,790 m/12,434ft Dist: 4 km/ 3-4 hrs
Day 5 : Trek to Tengbuche,3,864m/12,677ft Dist: 11 km/5-6 hrs
Day 6 : Trek to Dingbuche, 4,400m/14,435ft Dist: 10 km 5 hrs
Day 7 : Acclimatization Day- Hiking Chhkung valley or Nagerjun 4,850m/15,912ft Dist: 4-5 km/ 3-4 hrs
Day 8 : Trek to Lobuche,4,915 m/ 16,125ft Dist: 11 km/ 6 hrs
Day 9 : Trek to Gorak Shep (Day hike Everest Base Camp ) 5,130m/16,830ft Dist: 12 km/ 8 hrs
Day 10 : Ascent to Kala Pattar 5545m/ 18,188ftft & descent to Pheruche 4,371m/ 14,340ft Dist: 15 km/ 7 hrs
Day 11 : Trek to Namche 3,441 m/11,289 ft Dist: 18 km/ 6-7 hrs
Day 12 : Trek to Lukla 2860m / 9383ft / Dist 10 km 4 hrs
Day 13 : Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu 1,300m/4,265ft
Day 14 : Free Day in Kathmandu 1,300m/4,265ft
Day 15 : Departure
Start Date | End Date | Cost | Status | Booking |
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18 December, 2019 | 01 January, 2020 | US $USD 1295 per person | Available | |
25 December, 2019 | 08 January, 2020 | US $USD 1295 per person | Guaranteed | |
29 January, 2020 | 12 February, 2020 | US $USD 1295 per person | Available | |
06 February, 2020 | 20 February, 2020 | US $USD 1295 per person | Guaranteed | |
12 February, 2020 | 26 February, 2020 | US $USD 1295 per person | Available | |
19 February, 2020 | 04 March, 2020 | US $USD 1295 per person | Guaranteed | |
26 February, 2020 | 11 March, 2020 | US $USD 1295 per person | Available | |
04 March, 2020 | 18 March, 2020 | US $USD 1295 per person | Guaranteed | |
08 April, 2020 | 22 April, 2020 | US $USD 1295 per person | Available | |
16 April, 2020 | 30 April, 2020 | US $USD 1295 per person | Guaranteed | |
22 April, 2020 | 06 May, 2020 | US $USD 1295 per person | Available | |
29 April, 2020 | 13 May, 2020 | US $USD 1295 per person | Guaranteed | |
06 May, 2020 | 20 May, 2020 | US $USD 1295 per person | Available | |
13 May, 2020 | 27 May, 2020 | US $USD 1295 per person | Guaranteed | |
20 May, 2020 | 03 June, 2020 | US $USD 1295 per person | Available | |
27 May, 2020 | 10 June, 2020 | US $USD 1295 per person | Guaranteed | |
02 June, 2020 | 16 June, 2020 | US $USD 1295 per person | Available | |
17 June, 2020 | 01 July, 2020 | US $USD 1295 per person | Available | |
30 June, 2020 | 14 July, 2020 | US $USD 1295 per person | Available | |
15 July, 2020 | 29 July, 2020 | US $USD 1295 per person | Available | |
29 July, 2020 | 12 August, 2020 | US $USD 1295 per person | Available | |
19 August, 2020 | 02 September, 2020 | US $USD 1295 per person | Available | |
26 August, 2020 | 09 September, 2020 | US $USD 1295 per person | Available | |
09 September, 2020 | 23 September, 2020 | US $USD 1295 per person | Guaranteed | |
16 September, 2020 | 30 September, 2020 | US $USD 1295 per person | Available | |
23 September, 2020 | 07 October, 2020 | US $USD 1295 per person | Guaranteed | |
30 September, 2020 | 14 October, 2020 | US $USD 1295 per person | Available | |
06 October, 2020 | 20 October, 2020 | US $USD 1295 per person | Guaranteed | |
13 October, 2020 | 27 October, 2020 | US $USD 1295 per person | Available | |
21 October, 2020 | 04 November, 2020 | US $USD 1295 per person | Guaranteed | |
28 October, 2020 | 11 November, 2020 | US $USD 1295 per person | Available | |
03 November, 2020 | 17 November, 2020 | US $USD 1295 per person | Guaranteed | |
11 November, 2020 | 25 November, 2020 | US $USD 1295 per person | Available | |
18 November, 2020 | 02 December, 2020 | US $USD 1295 per person | Guaranteed | |
25 November, 2020 | 09 December, 2020 | US $USD 1295 per person | Available | |
02 December, 2020 | 16 December, 2020 | US $USD 1295 per person | Guaranteed | |
09 December, 2020 | 23 December, 2020 | US $USD 1295 per person | Available | |
16 December, 2020 | 30 December, 2020 | US $USD 1295 per person | Guaranteed | |
23 December, 2020 | 06 January, 2021 | US $USD 1295 per person | Available | |
30 December, 2020 | 13 January, 2021 | US $USD 1295 per person | Guaranteed | |
06 January, 2021 | 20 January, 2021 | US $USD 1295 per person | Available |
Everest Base Camp Trek Equipment and Packing List
This list is only our suggestion Everest Base Camp Trek. You will want to adjust the list according to your personal requirements, interests, and season of your trip. Well-seasoned trekkers will surely have their own ideas about what to pack.
Almost all of these items on the list are available in Kathmandu. Kathmandu has a good selection of gear stores where many outdoor brands are available at a reasonable price (eg.North Face, Mountain Hardware and Marmot.) It is also possible to save money by renting equipment in Kathmandu.
Please remember that Annapurna Foothills Treks and Expedition provides one porter for every two clients. The weight limit for each porter is 30 kg. That means your duffle bag carried by the porter must not exceed 15 kg (about 33lbs). You will carry a day pack with extra windbreaker, sunscreen, water bottle and items you need on the trail.
Because most items are available in Kathmandu we have marked the items which you should bring from home with an asterisk (*). Some marked items are available, but the exact variety may not be available in Kathmandu.
Clothing
It is important to be equipped to cope with the extremes in temperature as well as unexpected bad weather. At high altitudes it can be very hot when hiking in the sun and very cold when you stop in the shade and when the temperatures dip at night. What is mentioned on the list is the minimum you should bring. A couple extra T-shirts is a good idea. You may get a chance to wash clothes, socks and underwear on rest days but that is not always dependable.
Upper Body
Lower Body
Feet
Hands
Head
Accessories:
Personal First Aid kit (we suggest the following items):
Toiletries/hygiene:
Extras/Luxuries:
Max. Altitude:5545m
Min. Altitude:1300m
Max. group size:8 pax
Min. group size:2 pax
Activities:Trekking and Hiking
Transport By:Domestic Flight, Private Vehicles
Starting/ Ending:Kathmandu
Best Season:March- May and September- December
Permits:Sagarmatha National Park Fee and TIMS Card
Hotel in Kathmandu:3 Nights on Bed & Breakfast
Accommodation during Trek:Accommodation during trek ; local lodges Eleven nights (11 breakfasts, 11 lunches, 11 dinners, and twin-share rooms with beds with comfortable foam mattress and pillows included)