Highlights
- From the moment you land at Lukla airport, you'll be greeted with a stunning mountain vista.
- From Kala Patthar, you have an impressive view of the world's highest peaks, including Mount Everest (8848m), Lhotse (8,516m), and hundreds of other higher summits.
- Explore high-altitude Sherpa villages tucked away in the shadow of towering Himalaya mountains.
- Visit Tengboche monastery in the morning or afternoon and join the monk for prayers.
- Meet the owner of the teahouse, who may have been involved in an Everest expedition, or talk to other trekkers with similar interests on your journey.
- Hike up the mountain for weeks, knowing that you will be greeted at the end of the day with hot drinks, wifi, and a basic rest stop.
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Itinerary
At the Tribhuvan International Airport, you will be met by one of the Top1Trekking’s representatives. He will take you to your hotel and assist you in settling in. You can unwind for the rest of the day or stroll around and eat some delicious food in neighboring regions.
Later that day, in the lobby of your hotel, you will meet with your guide for a little conversation about the excursion.
Spend the night at the hotel.
Included:
- Private meet & greet from Airport to hotel
Average Driving Distance: 6.5 km / 4 mi.
Average Driving Duration: 45 minutes.
Early morning, our guide will meet you at the lobby to take you to the airport for your flight to Lukla. Within 35 minutes of the magnificent flight, you’ll arrive in Lukla (2,804 m). Here, you’ll meet the rest of the crew members and get ready for your trek to Phakding.
The trail leads down to the Dudh Kosi River. From here, you’ll follow the main route to Namche Bazaar. For the night stop, trekking through the forested path takes you to Phakding (2,610m/8,562ft), where you may enjoy spectacular views of Mt. Khumbila.
- Please keep in mind that, due to unpredictable weather conditions at Lukla, flights can be canceled at any time without notice, therefore have a few extra days on hand to cover these cancellations.
Included:
- Breakfast/Lunch & Dinner
- Flight to Lukla with transportation to the airport
- Spend the night in Teahouse
Average hiking distance: 9km, ascent 50m, descent 20m
Average hiking duration: 5-6 hours
Follow the Dudh Kosi north to Benkar village, where Thamserku (6,608m) rises. Continue your journey to Monjo, which is the Sagarmatha National Park entranceway. The doorway is in the form of a stupa, and on the stone wall beside it, you’ll notice a huge Buddhist mantra carved on the surface.
A thrilling steel cable suspension bridge will take you from one side of the river to the other. If a flock of yaks or mules is crossing the bridge, we must give way.
The true ascent begins with the crossing of the windy suspension bridge. The zigzag road that rises through the pine forest to Namche Bazaar at 3,440 meters is our first uphill challenge. This city serves as Everest’s capital and is where most tourists stay for two nights on their way to Everest base camp.
Included:
- Breakfast/Lunch & Dinner
- Spend the night in Teahouse
Average hiking distance: 12km, ascent 1000m, descent 100m
Average hiking duration: 7-8 hours
Today is the first day of your acclimatization. We took care to include enough acclimatization breaks between our EBC Trek so that you can finish it without difficulty.
Wake up early in order to view the sunrise in the Himalayas on your way to Everest View Hotel (3,880m), where you may stop for hot tea and marvel at the world’s tallest mountains, including Mount Everest, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, and others.
Continue on to the little town of Khumjung, where Mr. Edmund Hillary (the first person to ascend Mount Everest) helped establish the school and returned to Namche.
Included:
- Breakfast/Lunch & Dinner
- Spend the night in Teahouse
Average hiking duration: 4 hours
After breakfast, you’ll walk along the valley high above the Dudh Koshi River. Along the route, you will see tiny communities and rhododendron forests. You will reach Phunki Tenga via a steep path.
From there, you’ll ascend a zigzag route to reach Tengboche (3,870m/12,694ft), where you’ll take a short rest and enjoy stunning views of the Himalayan mountains.
Tengboche monastery is one of the largest monasteries in the Khumbu region. From this monastery’s rear, you can enjoy a magnificent view of the Himalayan mountains.
Included:
- Breakfast/Lunch & Dinner
- Spend the night in Teahouse
Average hiking distance: 10km, ascent 430m, descent 750m
Average hiking duration: 6 hours
After departing from Tengboche, you will descend gradually into a thick forest. You will reach Pangboche village after crossing the Imja Khola River, which is part of the Dudh Kosi tributary.
Pangboche is located on the opposite side of Mt. Ama Dablam. From here, you may enjoy beautiful views of snow-capped peaks. The Tibetan monastery and many mani walls will be seen here. From this point, the trail will take you to Dingboche (4,360 m/14,300 ft).
Included:
- Breakfast/Lunch & Dinner
- Spend the night in Teahouse
Average hiking distance: 12km, ascent 580m, descent 70m
Average hiking duration: 5 hours
Today is your second acclimatization day in Dingboche. You will spend the day exploring the village and its nearby areas.
We’ll depart for Chukung village (4,700m/15,419ft) after breakfast. The route to Chhukung is one of the most popular trekking peaks in Nepal. Chhukung may be reached in 2 hours from Dingboche, where we can see the Taboche, Cholatse, and particularly the Ama Dablam northern side. After spending some time up there, return to Dingboche for the night’s rest.
Included:
- Breakfast/Lunch & Dinner
- Spend the night in Teahouse
Average hiking distance: 4km, ascent 490m, descent 490m
Average hiking duration: 5 hours
[Note] On this day, going straight to Lobuche (4,930 m) is almost 200 meters higher with a secure altitude in one day, but if you stop at Dhugla, the day is insufficient.
Today’s excursion will be brief and easy. Today, you’ll walk down the primary road until you reach a big valley. Mt Taboche and Mt Cholatse twin peaks stand out against the desolation of the landscape from this perspective, Ama Dablam appears to be a pyramid.
From here onwards, the landscape changes into snowier and remote with scattered settlements. Further, you will ascend steeply to the foot of the Khumbu Glacier. On the way, you will come across several stone cairns, built as the memorials of Sherpas who died while leading Everest expeditions. Trekking along the slope of a glacier, you will reach Lobuche (4,940 m/16,207 ft) your ultimate destination of the day.
Included:
- Breakfast/Lunch & Dinner
- Spend the night in Teahouse
Average hiking distance: ascent 630m
Average hiking duration: 4 hours
Today is the most exciting day as you will hike up to the dream destination of probably hundreds of travels out there, Everest Base Camp. You will wake up early in the morning and have your breakfast along with a beautiful landscape view. After that, you will begin trekking along the Khumbu Glacier.
As you will move further, the entire valley glows with the golden rays of sunlight. You will reach Gorak Shep (5,170 m/16,961ft), the initial base camp of Mt. Everest (8,848 m). Gorak Shep will welcome you with a few lodges and captivating views of treeless mountain scenery.
From here, you will ascend gradually up to the Everest Base Camp through the rugged and snowy trail. Upon reaching EBC (5364 m/17,594 ft), you will get to see heart-warming views of Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Nuptse, Mt. Cho Oyu, Mt. Pumori, Island Peak, Mt. Twache, and several other mountains. Soaking the beauty of Everest Base Camp, you will trek back to Gorak Shep for a night’s stay.
Included:
- Breakfast/Lunch & Dinner
- Spend the night in Teahouse
Average hiking distance: 15km, ascent 375m, descent 200m
Average hiking duration: 6 hours
Wake up early and make sure your camera and phone batteries are fully charged for a memorable day climbing Kala Pattar (5,545m/18,192ft). The most famous viewpoints of the Khumbu region.
From the top of the Kala Patthar, you will get to observe unparalleled views of the entire Khumbu Glacier below you, and above you will be the world’s tallest mountains standing high. After soaking the views at the Kala Patthar, you will descend to Lobuche for a night’s stay. You will have lunch here and begin trekking further down to Pheriche (4,288m/14,070ft) where you will stay overnight.
Included:
- Breakfast/Lunch & Dinner
- Spend the night in Teahouse
Average hiking distance: 12km, ascent 450m, descent 1150m
Average hiking duration: 8 hours
Following the same route, you will trek back to Namche Bazaar. The day is going to be long and hectic, however, stunning mountain views and gorgeous landscape will keep motivated you throughout the trail.
Passing by several small villages and rhododendron, fir & oak forests, you will reach Namche Bazar. You can spend the rest of the day interacting with locals and understanding their lifestyle, tradition, and culture or just sipping finely brewed coffee at one of the many cafes of Namche Bazar.
Included:
- Breakfast/Lunch & Dinner
- Spend the night in Teahouse
Average hiking distance: 13km, ascent 420m, descent 1300m
Average hiking duration: 8 hours
After having breakfast, we’ll descend to Dudh Koshi River. From here, ascend to the Lukla through the forested trail. The rest of the day is free for you to explore Lukla and end your day by celebrating your successful trip to Everest Base Camp with your crew members.
Included:
- Breakfast/Lunch & Dinner
- Spend the night in Teahouse
Average hiking distance: 21km, ascent 250m, descent 950m
Average hiking duration: 8 hours
With a pocket full of memories, today you will fly back to Kathmandu observing the last views of the Himalayas during your flight. Upon arriving at Kathmandu airport, we’ll drive to your hotel along with your guide. The rest of the day is free for you to explore the bustling streets of Thamel, do shopping, and enjoy delicious cuisines. In the evening, you will attend a farewell dinner organized by the company. You will also prepare to leave tomorrow.
Included:
- Breakfast & Dinner
- Flight from Lukla to Kathmandu with transportation to the hotel
- Spend the night in a hotel
After having the last breakfast of the trip, you will check out of the hotel. One of the representatives from the Top1 will transfer you to the Tribhuvan International Airport and bid you our last goodbye.
Included:
- Breakfast
- Airport drop off
Payment conditions
Inclusion
- Private transfer between Tribhuvan Internation Airport and Thamel
- Two-way flight ticket between Kathmandu and Lukla
- Accommodation (comfort) for 2 nights with Daily Breakfast
- Professional English-speaking trekking guide, as per itinerary
- Porters (Two guests share a porter)
- Accommodation (Basic) for 11 nights in the mountain with Full Meal
- Trekking Permits: TIMS, Sagarmatha National Park
- Map of Everest Base Camp Trek and detailed itinerary
- Taxes & service fees
Not include
- Flights to/from Nepal
Meals & drinks (unless otherwise stated) - Personal travel insurance
- Tips for guide/porters
- Any services not listed above as “Included”
Top1Trekking charges a non-refundable deposit at the time of booking. The remaining amount you will pay on arrival.
Currency rate
All bookings are charged in US DOLLAR (USD)
After booking with Top1Trekking
After booking your tour with Top1Trekking, you will be contacted within two working days by one of our travel consultants, who will be your main contact point for all of your travel information before, during and even after your trip.
Your travel consultant will provide you with details about your booking and your remaining payment (if not paid in full). You will also receive more information about what to expect during your holiday.
Trip Information
Facts
Climbers submit to some of the world’s most difficult mountains in the spring, including Mount Everest. There are over 200 individuals who died on the mountain and remained there forever, alongside numerous success stories.
The first climber of Mount Everest was a Nepalese Sherpa, Tenzing Norgay and Edmund Hillary from New Zealand reached the summit on May 29, 1953. Since then, more than 4000 people have successfully done so.
Variations
- Visitors who want to reach Khumbu Region by foot can start from Salleri which takes 5 days trek to Namche Bazar.
- EBC is one of the most popular treks in the region but there are others destination offer far better Himalayan landscape such as the Gokyo Lakes, Gokyo Ri viewpoint or the Cho La Pass. If you have some extra days in your hand, we highly recommend adding Gokyo to your journey. You can trek to Gokyo, return to Gorakshep.
- Short on time, you can take a helicopter ride to Lukla or Kathmandu from Gorakshep.
Season
- Trekkers will see more climbers in the spring (from late February to late May). You may see rhododendron blooms from mid-March through the middle of May. Note that by around May, temperatures can rise drastically, creating clouds that may hide high mountains at lower elevations 3,500m. Flight delays are common in this period.
- The fall season (September to early December) is the most crowded season and the air quality is significantly better than during spring, and weather conditions are more stable. This is a good time to cross high passes such as Cho La to Gokyo valley or Kongma La to Chukkung
- Since the EBC has gotten busier in recent years, fewer people choose to trek during the off-season, such as Winter (from late December to early February) or monsoon (June through September).
FAQ
The mountainous trek to Everest Base Camp may be physically demanding and strenuous, but it is possible for most people. This is especially true if you take adequate time to build up your fitness and spend time acclimatizing at lower altitudes before beginning the trek.
It is feasible for most healthy individuals who have hiking experience or are sufficiently fit to walk for 4-8 hours per day.
The ideal time to visit Everest Base Camp is in the spring and fall months. In the spring (from March to May), you may see rhododendron blooms. The tent camps are packed with active climbers. The weather is mild in the fall (October to December) while the skies are clear.
The standard package for the Everest Base Camp Trek costs between $1200 and $1500 per person, which covers 12 days of guide, porter, food, lodging, and transportation from Kathmandu to Lukla. An international flight will be extra; equipment rental such as a sleeping bag or boots would be required.
It will take about 12-14 days roundtrip to Everest Base Camp. You’ll require an acclimatization day to get used to the height. You’ll need at least two nights in Namche Bazaar total, and one extra day at Dingboche.
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