Everest Base Camp Trek – 15 Days
USD 1400
15 Days
Moderate
Kala Patthar (5,550 m/18,209 ft)
Hotel/Lodge/Teahouse
Private vehicle/Domestic Flight
Min. 2 pax - Max. 25 pax
Spring (Mar-may) & Autumn (Sep-Nov)
Everest Base Camp Trek – 15 Days Brief Insight
In the beautiful valley of Khumbu, the Everest base camp trek combines the world’s most incredible mountain views with Buddhist culture. you will be surrounded by the natural beauty of Sagarmatha National Park. Although the roads are arduous through the mountains, there are plenty of places to stop and enjoy a meal on the way. The cost and route of the trek are tailored to your vacation schedule and group size.
The Everest Base Camp Trek begins in Kathmandu. We will have a scenic flight from Kathmandu to Lukla and then trek to Phakding. Then from Phakding, we will head to Namche Bazar. Namche Bazar is where we will have an acclimatization day for the first time. From Namche Bazar, We will head towards the Tengboche and then to Dingboche.
Dingboche is another place where we will have a second acclimatization day. Then from Dingboche, we will be heading towards Lobuche and finally to the Everest Base Camp. We will be returning to Gorak Shep from the Everest Base camp and then begin our hike to Kala Patthar.
The spectacular panoramic view of Mount Everest surrounded by neighboring mountains can be seen from Kala Pattar (5545 m/18187 ft), one of Everest base camp hiking highlights.
After completing our hike to the Kala Patthar (5,644.5 m / 18,519 ft) viewpoint, we will return to Gorak Shep and trek to Pheriche (4,250 m / 13,945ft) to Namche Bazaar. Once again, we will get a chance to be at Namche Bazar before returning to Kathmandu.
After that, we will trek from Namche Bazaar (3,440 m / 11,285ft) to Lukla (2,850 m / 9,350ft.) and fly back to Kathmandu (1,400 m / 4,593ft) from Lukla (2,850 m / 9,350ft). Therefore, all the above is about how we complete our trek to Everest Base Camp in 12 days.
The Everest Base Camp Trek is one of Nepal’s most challenging and adventurous treks. We will take in the breathtaking views of the gorgeous mountains, landscapes, and tiny villages. Everest Base Camp is also one location that contributes to Nepal’s pure and rewarding hiking.
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Highlights of Everest Base Camp Trek – 15 Days
- An exhilarating Kathmandu / Lukla alpine fly.
- Namche Bazaar, in Khumjung, is the gateway to Mt. Everest Sherpa culture and lifestyle.
- Take advantage of the Sherpa people’s wonderful welcome.
- From Syangboche to Everest, take in the panoramic vistas.
- Climb to the top of Kala Patthar (5545 meters).
- Tengboche Monastery is a must-see.
- Mt. Everest, Mt. Lhotse, and other mountains can all be seen from Kala Patthar
- The walk combines the world’s greatest mountain views with Buddhist culture.
- The breathtaking views of the gorgeous mountains, landscapes, and tiny villages.
Gallery of Everest Base Camp Trek – 15 Days
Outline Itinerary
- Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,350 m/4,429 ft)
- Day 02: Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla (2,850 m/9,350 ft), 35 mins; Trek to Phakding (2,651 m/8,698 ft), 3-4 hrs
- Day 03: Trekking from Phakding to Namche (3,440 m/11,286 ft), 5-6 hrs
- Day 04: Acclimatization Day in Namche
- Day 05: Trekking from Namche to Tengboche (3,860 m/12,664 ft), 5-6 hrs
- Day 06: Trekking from Tengboche to Dingboche (4,360 m/14,304 ft), 4-5 hrs
- Day 07: Acclimatization Day in Dingboche
- Day 08: Trekking from Dingboche to Lobuche (4,900 m/16,076 ft), 4-5 hrs
- Day 09: Trekking from Lobuche to EBC (5,364 m/17,598 ft); Trek back to Gorak Shep (5,160m/16,929 ft), 8-9 hrs
- Day 10: Morning hike to Kala Patthar (5,550 m/18,209 ft), Descend to Pheriche (4,250 m/13,944 ft), 7-8 hrs
- Day 11: Trekking from Pheriche to Namche Bazaar(3,440 m/11,286 ft), 6-7 hrs
- Day 12: Trekking from Namche to Lukla (2,850 m/9,350 ft), 5-6 hrs
- Day 13: Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu (1,350 m/4,429 ft), 35-40 mins
- Day 14: Sightseeing in Kathmandu
- Day 15: Final Departure
Detailed Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,350 m/4,429 ft)
Trek Distance :
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Highest Altitude :
Kathmandu (1,350 m/4,429 ft)
Trek Duration :
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Meals :
Breakfast
It’s the day you arrive at Tribhuwan International Airport where our representatives will be there to pick you up and drop you off at Thamel. Thamel is a popular tourist area where you can find almost everything you need for your trek.
After your arrival, you can roam around the city and visit several eateries where you can find local cuisine and international cuisine. Also, mind investing your time and money to purchase if you need something for your trek because if you intend to buy the same thing during the trail starting from tomorrow the cost may differ and may too be a bit pricey there.
Later, get back to the hotel and get some rest after having some tasty local Nepali cuisine for dinner.
Day 02: Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla (2,850 m/9,350 ft), 35 mins; Trek to Phakding (2,651 m/8,698 ft), 3-4 hrs
Trek Distance :
137 km
Highest Altitude :
Lukla (2,850 m/9,350 ft), Phakding (2,651 m/8,698 ft)
Trek Duration :
35 mins,3-4 hrs
Meals :
Breakfast /Lunch /Dinner
It’s the second day of the trek and our representatives will pick you up from your hotel and take you to the domestic terminal of TIA. The flight will take you around 35 minutes and then you reach Lukla.
You will be at Tenzing Hillary Airport where you can find different porters to carry your luggage and bags. We trek through Cheplung village enjoying the beautiful banks and vistas of the Dudh Koshi River.
We reach Phakding after trekking for 3-4 hours. After reaching Phakding you can enjoy your 3-course meals and we rest for a day here.
Day 03: Trekking from Phakding to Namche (3,440 m/11,286 ft), 5-6 hrs
Trek Distance :
7.4 km
Highest Altitude :
Namche (3,440 m/11,286 ft)
Trek Duration :
5-6 hrs
Meals :
Breakfast /Lunch /Dinner
On this day, we will have our breakfast and head towards Namche. We cross various suspension bridges over Dushkoshi first and later cross villages like Bhenkar and Monjo then enter Sagarmatha National Park.
Hillary Suspension Bridge will be our last suspension bridge before we start trekking uphill and then reach Namche. Namche will offer you a large variety of restaurants and pubs including ATMs. We will rest for the day here in Namche.
Day 04: Acclimatization Day in Namche
Highest Altitude :
Namche (3,440 m/11,286 ft),Khumjung village
Trek Duration :
5-6 hours
Meals :
Breakfast /Lunch /Dinner
Today, we will be taking it slow as the day is for acclimatization. We will be not aiming for much height on this very day because this day is particularized to stay away from the Altitude Sickness.
It is a day for you to rest but you can still roam around Namche which has several Tibetan monasteries and viewpoints too. We will stay overnight in a teahouse.
Day 05: Trekking from Namche to Tengboche (3,860 m/12,664 ft), 5-6 hrs
Trek Distance :
9.2 km
Highest Altitude :
Tengboche (3,860 m/12,664 ft)
Trek Duration :
5-6 hrs
Meals :
Breakfast /Lunch /Dinner
We will follow Dudh Kosi along with the beautiful vistas of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, and Amadablam. You will be trekking for around 5-6 hours and reach an altitude of 3,800 meters when you reach Tengboche.
Tengboche is a beautiful village full of mani walls and Tibetan monasteries where you can also dig deep and learn about the culture even more. After reaching Tenboche we will be having our dinner and resting here for the day.
Day 06: Trekking from Tengboche to Dingboche (4,360 m/14,304 ft), 4-5 hrs
Trek Distance :
10.5 km
Highest Altitude :
Dingboche (4,360 m/14,304 ft)
Trek Duration :
4-5 hrs
Meals :
Breakfast /Lunch /Dinner
Today’s day we will certainly be trekking but not taking it to a strenuous level as we will be trekking for only 4-5 hours. We will be trekking from Tengboche to Dingboche today. The trek will take you through the beautiful villages of Somare and Orsho.
Later, you will be hiking through a steep climb in order to reach Dingboche which is at a height of 4360 m. We will be staying in a teahouse in Dingboche.
Day 07: Acclimatization Day in Dingboche
Highest Altitude :
Dingboche (4,360 m/14,304 ft),Nagarjun (5083)
Trek Duration :
4-5 hrs
Meals :
Breakfast /Lunch /Dinner
Upon reaching Dingboche, it is a village at a height of 4,360m so we will not be trekking further for the day. The acclimatization day in Dingboche plays a vital role in avoiding altitude sickness because it is also the checkpoint of the trek and we will be exceeding more height in the upcoming remaining days.
Day 08: Trekking from Dingboche to Lobuche (4,900 m/16,076 ft), 4-5 hrs
Trek Distance :
10 km
Highest Altitude :
Lobuche (4,900 m/16,076 ft)
Trek Duration :
4-5 hrs
Meals :
Breakfast /Lunch /Dinner
It’s the 8th day we will be hiking towards Lobuche which will take us around 4-5 hours. Lobuche is a village that will offer you some of the amazing vistas of Lobuche East and Lobuche West and Lobuche itself is close to both of it.
We will be reaching Lobuche in the evening time and you can enjoy some beautiful sunset from a height of 4,900 m. We will stay overnight in a teahouse.
Day 09: Trekking from Lobuche to EBC (5,364 m/17,598 ft); Trek back to Gorak Shep (5,160m/16,929 ft), 8-9 hrs
Trek Distance :
4.5 km
Highest Altitude :
EBC (5,364 m/17,598 ft)
Trek Duration :
8-9 hrs
Meals :
Breakfast /Lunch /Dinner
It’s the day we all have been waiting for. Yes, we will hike to the Everest Base Camp which is at a height of 5,364 m. We will be on a journey of about 8-9 hours altogether today, where we will pass through the rocky dunes of Gorak Shep.
You can see some of the world’s highest peaks from the Everest Base Camp and enjoy your time to the fullest. Don’t forget to take lots of photos as it will be a trek to remember for a lifetime.
After roaming around the Base Camp for certain hours, we will descend to Gorak Shep(5,160m) because it is the place where we will be staying for the night
Day 10: Morning hike to Kala Patthar (5,550 m/18,209 ft), Descend to Pheriche (4,250 m/13,944 ft), 7-8 hrs
Trek Distance :
9.6 km
Highest Altitude :
Kala Patthar (5,550 m/18,209 ft), Pheriche (4,250 m/13,944 ft)
Trek Duration :
7-8 hrs
Meals :
Breakfast /Lunch /Dinner
On this very day, we will be starting in the early morning to Kala Patthar (5,550 m). Along the trek, we will be offered breathtaking views of Khumbuste, Lingtren, and Changste Himal.
Upon reaching Kala Pathhar after 3-4 hours you will be offered a golden opportunity to get a 360-degree view of Mount Everest with a bird eye view. After enjoying the beautiful view for a while we will descend to Pheriche(4,250m) because that’s where our night will be spent.
Day 11: Trekking from Pheriche to Namche Bazaar(3,440 m/11,286 ft), 6-7 hrs
Trek Distance :
14.3 km
Highest Altitude :
Namche Bazaar(3,440 m/11,286 ft)
Trek Duration :
5-6 hrs
Meals :
Breakfast /Lunch /Dinner
From Pheriche, we will descend back to Namche Bazaar through the banks of Imja Khola and lush rhododendron forests. It will take us around 6-7 hours to get back to Namche Bazaar.
Along the way if we are lucky we can see species like mountain goats, and snow leopards while passing through the forest areas. Upon reaching Namche Bazaar you can buy some souvenirs for your loved ones and also check if something is missing. We will have dinner and rest to prepare for tomorrow.
Day 12: Trekking from Namche to Lukla (2,850 m/9,350 ft), 5-6 hrs
Trek Distance :
17.7 km
Highest Altitude :
Lukla (2,850 m/9,350 ft)
Trek Duration :
5-6 hrs
Meals :
Breakfast /Lunch /Dinner
It’s day 12 of our trek and we will be leaving beautiful Namche as well the other beautiful places behind.
We will descend to Lukla back again and take it slow and steady, we will reach around 5-6 hours. You will still have a chance to buy anything to take back as an element for remembrance.
Upon reaching Lukla, you can still see slight views of mountain ranges. We will be resting in a lodge in Lukla.
Day 13: Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu (1,350 m/4,429 ft), 35-40 mins
Trek Distance :
138 km
Highest Altitude :
Kathmandu (1,350 m/4,429 ft)
Trek Duration :
35-40 mins
Meals :
Breakfast
Well, it’s our last day in the Everest region but don’t you worry. You will have breathtaking vistas of the Himalayan ranges from the scenic flight we are about to take from Lukla to Kathmandu.
The flight will take us around 35-40 minutes to reach back to Kathmandu. Our representatives will take you to a hotel in Thamel. And that is the place you will spend your time resting after a long trekking activity.
Day 14: Sightseeing in Kathmandu
Highest Altitude :
Kathmandu (1,350 m/4,429 ft)
Trek Duration :
5-6 hrs
Meals :
Farewell Dinner
On the 14th day of our journey, we will be exploring Kathmandu a bit. We surely explored the Everest region but Kathmandu is still to be explored.
We will visit World Heritage Sites such as Pashupatinath Temple, Bouddhanath Stupa, and Swayambhunath which is popular for its name as the Monkey Temple and also we will be visiting Patan Durbar Square.
After spending a day strolling around Kathmandu, you can visit pubs and eateries if you keep that as a recreational activity. Enjoy your day to the fullest, and later be accommodated in a Hotel in Thamel.
Day 15: Final Departure
It’s quite unfortunate that it’s the day we bid goodbye to each other. Hope you had a great time and a beautiful trek with us.
We don’t take goodbyes as a full stop that we will be parting ways of our own from this very day. We will meet someday if you are interested in exploring more of the trekking side in Nepal with a well-managed itinerary.
What is included in Everest Base Camp Trek – 15 Days
- Airport Pick up and Drop
- Kathmandu to and from Ramechhap transportation
- Domestic Flight Ticket & domestic Airport Tax
- 3 nights star hotel accommodation in Kathmandu on twin sharing basis with breakfast
- Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner meals are available during the trek
- Sagarmatha/Everest National Park and TIMS (Trekkers’ Information Management System) Permit
- All accommodations will be Tea Houses and Lodges during the trek
- Tour Guide and Private Vehicle for sightseeing
- An experienced trekking guide who is licensed by the government
- A porter Available to carry your luggage during the trek
- All transportation as per itinerary
- Farewell dinner in a typical Nepali restaurant
- Achievement Certificate after completing the Trip
- All expenses related to staff (wages, accommodation, meals, gear, insurance, and required medications will be covered.)
- Helicopter rescue services are available for emergencies and must be paid for by your travel insurance company
- Government taxes, VAT, and office service charge
What is Excluded
- Nepal entry visa fee
- International flight ticket fare and airport departure tax
- Travel insurance, including high-altitude emergency evacuation coverage
- Your Personal Gear And Equipment for Trekking
- Lunch and dinner meals in Kathmandu
- Kathmandu Sightseeing entrance fee
- Your personal expenses, personal hygiene Hot Shower, WiFi, bar and beverages bills, alcohol drinks, Mineral water, hot water, coffee, and telephones during the trek
- Tips for your Trekking Guide & Porter as well as Driver
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When is the best time for Everest Base Camp Trek?
The Everest Base Camp Trek is a remarkable adventure that demands careful planning based on the seasons. Each season brings with it its own set of advantages and problems. The most favourable seasons for visiting Everest Base Camp are spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November).
Let’s look at the four seasons for the best season to go on this incredible trip.
Spring (March to May)
The most excellent time to do Everest Base Camp trek is in the spring. The weather is pleasant, and the pathways are alive with brilliant vegetation and colourful rhododendron blooms. However, it can be freezing at night. However, because this season is popular, expect more people on the route and in tea houses.
Summer/Monsoon Season (June to August)
Summer temperatures in the Everest region are adjustable. However, it is monsoon season, which means heavy rain, making the routes slippery and dangerous. Clouds may obscure views, and the risk of floods and landslides increases. Trekking is not suggested during this season for safety reasons.
Autumn (September to November)
Autumn is another excellent time to do Everest base camp trek . The clear and dry weather allows us wonderful vistas of the surrounding peaks. Temperatures can drop below freezing at higher altitudes. The trail is crowded. However, it makes it an appealing option for trekkers to interact with fellow trekkers.
Winter (December to February)
The Everest region experiences cold temperatures and poor weather conditions during the winter. Snowfall is common, and the trail may be covered with snow, making trekking more difficult and requiring the use of specialized equipment.
On the other hand, the quiet and pristine beauty of the winter landscape can be rewarding if you are well-prepared and experienced in adverse weather conditions.
Everest Base Camp Trek Difficulty
The Everest Base Camp trek is challenging and requires physical and mental fitness. The walk is noted for its high altitude and rugged terrain, which may put even experienced trekkers to the test. Before going on this adventure, it is critical to understand the level of difficulty.
The Everest Base Camp Trek is categorized as moderately challenging. Steep ascents and descents, rocky roads, and high-altitude conditions characterize the track.
Altitude-related problems, such as decreasing oxygen levels, can lead to altitude sickness and will face trekkers. Acclimatization days are included in the itinerary to allow the body to acclimatize gradually.
The trek demands high fitness, endurance, and previous hiking experience. To increase stamina and strength, regular exercise and cardiovascular training are advised. Mental preparation and determination are essential for overcoming physical and mental obstacles along the path.
It is critical to come equipped with adequate trekking equipment, such as solid footwear, layers of clothing for varied climates, and a high-quality backpack. Hiring an experienced guide or joining a respected trekking organization can improve safety and make the trekking go more smoothly.
Trekkers with a modest degree of fitness can complete the Everest Base Camp trek with the proper planning, training, and caution. It is a gratifying journey that provides remarkable panoramas, a taste of culture, and a sense of accomplishment, making it a popular choice for enthusiastic trekkers and nature lovers.
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