| No. of Persons | Price per Person |
|---|---|
| 1 Pax | US$ 1450 |
| 2 Paxes | US$ 1350 |
| 3 Paxes | US$ 1300 |
| 4 - 6Paxes | US$ 1250 |
| 7 - 12Paxes | US$ 1200 |
| 13 - 18Paxes | US$ 1100 |
| 19 - 24Paxes | US$ 1050 |
Tarakeshwar, Kathmandu, Nepal
‘Enjoy the adventure standing on the foot of the world’s highest peak Mt. Everest’
Everest base camp trek is an adventure around the world-famous adventure destinations, where trekkers will experience all the major highlights. The high Khumbu and Everest region has to offer thousands of visitors in the best seasons of the year.
Everest base camp(EBC) is at 5,364 m / 17,598 feet and is also the base of the world’s 4th highest Mt. Lhotse. The dream adventure destination for millions of people worldwide, where one can enjoy the charm and beauty of towering peaks. Staying in the comfort of a nice lodge, enjoying warm refreshments within the close backdrop of the mighty Himalayan peaks.
The adventure to the Everest base camp trek involves a short scenic flight to and from Lukla Town Airport and Kathmandu. The trek begins following the glacial Dudh Koshi River through lovely traditional Sherpa villages, adorned with fascinating Buddhist cultures. The Everest Base Camp Trekking route is straightforward,
as the walk enters the Sagarmatha National Park, listed as a world heritage site, enriched with exotic flora/fauna.
Walk leads around the river bed and then heading for a long undulating uphill to fame Namche Bazaar. The main hub and capital of Khumbu Sherpa’s the highlanders of Everest and eastern Himalayas.
Spending a day in Namche for acclimatization with a scenic hike, and then towards the final destinations of the adventures. The high scenic trail leads to beautiful Tengboche with a majestic monastery, as the walk heads higher above tree lines.
Walk through the nice settlements of Dingboche and Lobuche to reach the foot of Mt. Everest at base camp. Enjoy the dramatic scenery of arctic zone landscapes covered in ice, snow, and glaciers with massif Khumbu Icefall nearby. After an overwhelming moments, the adventure takes you to the highest spot of the trek on top of Kalapathar. A famous and popular viewpoint at 5,643 m / 18,514 feet for the closest views of Mt. Everest.
On completing all major highlights, return journey downhill to Namche Bazaar and back at Lukla. For the exciting panoramic flight to Kathmandu, to conclude the wonderful experience on Everest Base Camp Trekking.
Enjoy the wonderful trekking to Everest base camp and other exciting adventures are spring and autumn. A great season for pleasant walks and stunning views of the lovely scenery of snow-capped peaks.
Spring begins from March to May, days are clear till mid-afternoon, and can get overcast with light snow and cold wind. Cold morning, evening, and nighttime and enjoyable seasons, are some of the high times for trekking. A lively time when wildflowers are in seasonal bloom, especially the rhododendrons of various colors from tall trees to bushes.
The autumn is another peak season for Everest base camp and other adventures start from September to November. Most days are fine with crystal clear blue sky, a great time for walks, and wonderful views. But days are much shorter due to limited sunlight hours, which can be cold morning, late afternoon, and nighttime.
Chances of snowfall sometimes, but an enjoyable season to be and experience the great walk to Everest base camp. Interested people can venture during the winter time of December for Christmas and New Year holiday adventures.
But very cold with freezing temperatures in the morning and night time can expect snowfall sometime. Surprisingly, very clear day with a blue sky for views and walks but gets dark soon, due to shorter sunlight hours.
Following weather charts for each month will help the trekkers to expect the temperatures. Nepal has four main seasons spring, summer/monsoon, autumn, and winter.
On arrival at Kathmandu and Nepal International Airport, the Himalayan Friendly staff and guide receive you for a short transfer. A drive in the heart of Kathmandu city to your hotel, and then check into the rooms for a refreshing rest. Then join for group briefing, the guide and leader will provide useful information regarding the trek, local lodge, and food. After the briefing enjoy a lovely dinner in a typical Nepalese Restaurant.
At Kathmandu free day for optional tour around Kathmandu world heritage sites of few hours. Rest of the day preparation for Everest Base Camp Trek.
The time for the flight to Lukla in the morning is from 6 to 7 a.m. and gets transferred to Kathmandu domestic airport. After boarding in a small aircraft enjoy grand views of the Himalayas with Mt. Everest. Then landing at Lukla’s Tenzing Hillary Airport, our guide, and staff will organize the porters to carry the bigger baggage. Start the walk heading downhill through several Sherpa villages, adorned with impressive cultures of Buddhism. The short nice walk of a few hours reaches you at Phakding for an overnight stop, located by the Dudh Koshi River.
After a first overnight in Phakding around the Khumbu areas, a morning walk follows the famous Namche Bazaar. After a good breakfast, the walk starts on the gradual winding path with a few ups and downhill. Then cross a long bridge to reach Monjo Village and enter the Sagarmatha National Park. Crossing another bridge over the same river to Jorsalle for lunch, the last village before Namche. Afternoon walks on the river bed amidst a lovely forest of rhododendrons and pine trees, and then cross the last high bridge. After the bridge few hours uphill on a winding path to Namche Bazaar for overnight stops. Enjoy the comfort of a nice lodge accommodation with the best meals for dinner.
The right and perfect place Namche Bazaar to enjoy a rest day for acclimatization, before reaching Everest base camp. Explore Namche Bazaar the hub of Khumbu Villagers, the town lined with shops, stores, and banks. Enjoy a short hike to the Park Museum, an interesting place to gather information about the Khumbu area.
From the high ridge close to the museum, enjoy marvelous views of Mt. Everest, Ama-Dablam with an array of snow peaks. The other options for a hike on rest day climb up to Everest View Hotel and Khumjung and Khunde village located on a glacial valley. Rest of the day enjoy the leisurely afternoon at Namche Bazaar before heading higher elevation.
From Namche a pleasant walk on a winding scenic trail facing views of Everest, Kwangde, Tharmasarku, and Ama Dablam. A short downhill to Phunki-Tenga a small settlement for a lunch stop, an afternoon few hours climb to Tengboche for overnight. A scenic spot with a colorful and impressive monastery, after checking into a nice lodge. Have time for a tour of the monastery enriched with beautiful idols of Lord Buddha and famous Buddhist saints. Tengboche is famous for its panoramic views of Everest, Lhotse, and Nuptse with the majestic Ama Dablam.
Morning enjoy the glorious panorama of Everest with a range of snow peaks, and start the walk downhill to the bridge. After the bridge, the tree lines give away short alpine bushes, as the walk heads high to Pangboche village. From here a short climb to Somare for lunch stop. The afternoon walk follows with a gradual climb and down to a river crossing a small bridge. Then an hour’s climb to enter scenic Imjatse Valley at Dingboche for overnight stops. A nice large settlement with many good lodges, beneath the high Ama Dablam North Face with views of Island Peak.
Enjoy another rest day at Dingboche for acclimatization, have breakfast take a short hike. Climb to Nagarjun ridge top, which rewards you with the spectacular panorama of the surrounding snow peaks. Includes views of Mt. Makalu in the east direction beyond Island Peak. Rest of the afternoon, relax and enjoy the marvelous views of towering snow-capped peaks.
From Dingboche towards the main highlight destination to Everest Base Camp after an overnight in Lobuche. The walk heads to a short climb and then on gradually up to Thugla, for lunch break. At Thugla the trail of Pheriche and Dingboche joins towards Everest base camp and Lobuche. Afternoon a short steep climb to the top of Thugla ridge, and then on gently up to Lobuche. A small settlement with serval good lodges for overnight with views of Nuptse and Lobuche peaks.
Start early morning having a good breakfast to reach the main destination Everest Base Camp. The walk follows a wide pleasant path and then climbs to a small ridge and then above Khumbu glacier. The trail follows on rocky route with a short down to Gorakshep, located beneath Kalapathar, and Mt. Pumori.
As well towards Everest base camp, after a short rest at Gorakshep, continue the walk heading east. The trail leads over rocks and boulders with short descends to cross smaller streams and glaciated areas. Then finally reach Everest Base Camp, stand beneath the world’s highest peak Everest, with Nuptse, Lhotse, and Pumori. Enjoy the dramatic views of Khumbu massif Ice Falls, during the high expedition season. Base Camp is flooded with tents of worldwide mountaineers who, after an exciting time return to Gorakshep overnight.
Another early adventure from Gorakshep for an exciting hike to Kalapathar Hilltop, on the highest spot of the journey. Two hours of good steep climb, from the high ridge of Kalapathar. Enjoy the grand panorama of giant peaks with Everest at close distance, after a fabulous morning climb. Then head down to Gorakshep for breakfast, and continue walking to Thugla past Lobuche. From Thugla, our route diverts down to Pheriche Valley, a nice pleasant walk reaching Pheriche for lunch. A large settlement with a small health post, run by the HRA (Himalayan Rescue Association). After lunch down to a river, and climb to a high ridge, with a long downhill to Pangboche for an overnight stop.
Morning at Pangboche enjoy the close views of Ama Dablam and then down to a bridge. As climb starts back into the forest for a few hours to Tengboche and, after a short rest, downhill to Phunki-Tenga. An hour or less climb to Shanasha, a small village from here walk past a small place of Kyanjuma. The walk follows a winding downhill to Namche Bazaar for an overnight stop.
Today, the last and longest walk of the adventure to Lukla, after a good breakfast downhill to Dudh Koshi River. The walk gets better following the river bed to Jorsalle and from here a short steep climb to Monjo village. The walk then leads to Phakding for a possible lunch stop, the afternoon is a pleasant walk with a last climb of an hour. Then reaching Lukla for the last overnight halt around the high Khumbu and Everest region. Check into a nice lodge, for last night’s dinner and celebration among group members and staff.
Early morning breakfast and walk to Lukla Tenzing Hillary Airport for a scenic flight back to Kathmandu. On arrival at Kathmandu, transfer to your hotels with an afternoon free at leisure or shopping souvenirs of Nepal’s handicrafts.
Last day in Kathmandu and Nepal, as time for your international flight homeward bound, transfer to the airport. After a wonderful adventure on Everest Base Camp Trekking.
Certainly, it is an adventure of a lifetime experience to stand beneath the towering world’s highest peak. It is one of the dreams of millions of travelers to be close to Mt. Everest. It is a scenic trekking, where giant snow peaks will enclose you. It is in the close backdrop of beautiful local cultures with the warm hospitality of the Sherpa, the highlanders of Everest, and Eastern Himalayas.
The temperatures and climate, depending on seasonal-wise, spring are quite warm during the day. About a maximum of 15 to 25° Celsius during the day from 10 am to 2 pm. Afternoon can get windy adding a wind-chill factor, the minimum temperatures will be -0 to -10° Celsius. In the morning, late afternoon, and nighttime, as well as in shades away from the sunlight.
Everest base camp trek is not that hard nor difficult, the route and trail are straightforward. Depending upon the trekker’s fitness, the walk leads on gradual winding path with few short steep ups and down. The climb to Namche Bazaar is quite tiring but can be easier, taking it slow with enough short rest.
The other steep climb of few hours to Tengboche Monastery, but enjoyable with uphill through lovely forest. Rest of the walk leads to gradual ups, the only hard and difficult. Most trekkers might feel tough, is due to the gain in altitude, but taking slowly will be the best. The last final tough climb is to Kalapathar Hilltop for closest views of Mt. Everest. Rest of the walks on the way back is easier with few short ups and more downhill to enjoy to reach Lukla.
Very rarely and few trekkers have lost their lives in the past decades, trekking on their own without a guide. At present the situation has changed no trekkers are allowed to trek on their own, for safety purposes. Trekkers do catch HAS (High Altitude Sickness), but fade soon after getting acclimatized with rest days.
Very sick people are airlifted on a helicopter to the hospital in Kathmandu Since the Government made rules for foreign trekkers to be accompanied by local guides. From then no incident of death has been recorded so far since the trekkers have to trek with a guide.
Spring and autumn/fall are the best seasons for trekking to Everest base camp, as well as for all Himalayan destinations. Spring is the high time to trek to Everest base camp, for the mountaineering expeditions. The spring begins in March and ends in May. The next right season is autumn/fall starts from September last till November, but much cold morning, and night time. Interested trekkers can enjoy Everest base camp trekking during the winter season also, despite the freezing temperatures, morning and night time. But most days are fine for views and pleasant walks.
There are two base camps for Mt. Everest, as the mountain straddles the borders between Nepal and Tibet, China. The North Base Camp is near Rongbuk in South East Tibet, the most popular is South Base Camp. Located in the district of Solu-Khumbu around Nepal’s Far North Mid-East. Approx. 300 km or 187 miles from the capital city Kathmandu, takes about 11 to 12 days round trips from Lukla to Lukla with flights both ways.
Money exchanges are available, in a few places along the routes like in Lukla and Namche Bazaar. Where government-registered banks and ATMs exist, trekkers can change the money in these banks and draw money through ATM.
From Lukla and Namche Bazaar, there are no money exchange counters or banks. But some lodge owners do accept foreign currencies with Nepali money as per the official rates or a little bit higher.
The lodge accommodations around the Khumbu region of Everest region, at designated overnight stops. Overnight accommodation as per the itinerary, staying in the comfort of the best lodge accommodation, where possible.
The lodge accommodation and food are the best around Khumbu areas en route to Everest Base Camp. The lodge accommodations from Namche Bazaar onwards are simple with nice and cozy rooms.
From Namche Bazaar to Tengboche and a few places like Dingboche, most lodges, provide common bathrooms and toilets. In most lodges, the rooms are on a sharing basis and with common bathrooms and toilets due to harsh terrain conditions. The plumbing systems for running water freeze in the morning, evening, and nighttime. Due to freezing temperatures from Namche Bazaar onward, using hot showers is at an extra cost.
All lodges have electricity to light the large dining room powered by local hydro or solar power. For charging electronic items, at an extra cost per hour and for each gadget.
Trekking around the Khumbu region from Lukla to Everest Base Camp offers various standard Lodge accommodations. From budget to tourist standard and luxury lodges, interested people can upgrade the standard of accommodation by booking with Himalayan Friendly (P) Ltd.
Toilet facilities in all lodges are clean, either staying in rooms with attached toilets and bathrooms. At present most lodges provide a Western style of sitting toilets, and only in few smaller lodges have old-style squatting toilets.
But after Namche Bazaar only a few lodges offer attached baths and toilets, and most lodges till Gorakshep with common toilets and bathrooms.
This is due to harsh terrains and landscapes, and freezing temperatures during the morning, late afternoon, and nighttime. The water plumbing systems freeze, which will be hard to flush. This is why most lodges have common toilets outside of the lodges.
The average pace of walking is 2 miles per hour. But It can be increased or decreased according to your comfort.
The money to carry as per one needs for personal expenses, when booked for the full package with Himalayan Friendly. Accommodation and food are included is breakfast, lunch, and dinner as per the trip cost. Including the services of guide and porters, the only extra is for own personal expenses.
Like using hot showers, and charging electronic items, as well as extra snacks and drinks. As well as tipping the guide and porters at the end of trekking, if you enjoy the services of the staff. Normally carrying at the average of US$ 20 per day for own personal requirement. On top of extra money as gratitude for the staff, about US$ 75 also depends upon the size of the group, which makes the tipping easier than on smaller groups of trekkers. The rest is for emergency purposes in case the flight from Lukla to Kathmandu, gets delayed or cancelled. Due to bad and unfavorable weather, might have to use helicopter services as well. Where your insurance should cover if needed.
Yes, you can buy trekking gear from Kathmandu. Thamel is the best place to buy trekking gear.
In case of flight is delayed or leads to cancellation, depending upon the trekker’s holiday duration in Nepal. The company will assure you to take a chance the next day either in Kathmandu or return flight from Lukla.
The best option is to arrange for a Helicopter, which can land below or at Lukla, depending on the weather. As well as with the landing and take-off visibility, trekkers can share the cost with group members at extra cost.
Which is to be claimed from your Travel Insurance, where Himalayan Friendly will provide a letter. Regarding the flight circumstances, this will support to get reimbursement from your concerned Insurance companies back home.
Yes. You absolutely can.
Trekking in Kathmandu? No worries! Leave your luggage at the hotel and enjoy a hassle-free adventure. The friendly hotel staff will keep your belongings safe and sound for free. So, say goodbye to heavy loads and hello to carefree trekking!
We value your goal and always give priority to what you want. So easily you can customize any trekking area according to your interest, and time, we are quite flexible to customize your trekking as you request as can as possible.
Written plans on the webpage may not work out for you sometimes because of your interest and time or you want to have extra days somewhere you like. This is the most asked question for us and please feel free and we always customize or make any itinerary according to your interest, and time.
Ready for the Lukla flight? Remember, there’s a weight limit. You can bring up to 15 kg of baggage, including your hand-carry and trekking gear. So pack light and smart for an epic adventure!
Some exercises are important before hitting the mountain, every day running for 1 hour for a few weeks, jogging, and going to the gym. stay active and proper food with high carbs as well as jumping.
Hiking up and down every day makes your muscles strong and keeps your body. Move around your body, push up and down, and play food ball, volleyball, and other games that give you physical exercises.
Well, mental preparation plays the main role in trekking in the Himalayas. Be positive about the mountains, and get enough information regarding the coming trek. And Planning well to get ready to climb up and down.
Tourists easily can apply for their Nepali Visa upon arrival at Tribhuvan Airport. It may take a few 30 minutes because same time a lot of tourists are in the same process of obtaining the Nepali Visa at Nepal Airport.
What you can do is please fill in the all details to apply for the Nepali Visa before landing the Tribhuvan Airport. It helps you to obtain a visa quicker than usual. You should bring a passport photocopy and a passport-size Photo to apply for the Nepali visa at the Nepal Airport.
You get a warm nice hot shower every day if you want. Every guest house has a hot shower service, mostly you get a hot shower that runs on electricity or cooking gas.
Per shower, per person costs USD 5. Some trekking regions such as Dolpo, Manaslu, Kanchenjunga, and another remote areas them don not have proper hot showers but provide hot buckets of water for showers.
We value your safety in the mountains or anywhere in Nepal. So, highly suggested to bring travel insurance to cover minor accidents or if anything goes wrong to anybody in unexpected ways on a remote trekking route. Travel insurance helps you to cover your expenditure if you need emergency rescue from the mountain to the nearest hospital or treatment in Nepal.
Equally travel insurance gives you mentally secure and you will find life is safe with travel insurance.
When you arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport, our Himalayan Friendly crew will be there to greet you with open arms. They’ll make sure your transition from the airport to your hotel is super smooth. We’re all about starting your journey on a positive note, so you can count on our dedicated team to assist you at every step.
Minus 10 sleeping bags are required from September to November and minus 20 sleeping bags are required from early December to mid-January). In case of the weather change in the high mountain then you get an extra blanket.
Yes, you can.
You have the incredible opportunity to upgrade to a helicopter ride from Kathmandu to Lukla. By booking in advance, you can secure your spot for this thrilling adventure. The cost for this unforgettable experience is USD 450 per person for a one-way flight. Also don’t forget that you’re merely a passenger rather than a charter so there will be other people in the flight with a maximum of 5 people.
Opting for a helicopter ride not only adds excitement to your travel plans but also ensures the quickest and most reliable transportation through the majestic Himalayas. So, get ready to say goodbye to long drives and hello to breathtaking aerial views!
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