Everest Base Camp Trek

Cost Details

Includes

• 24/7 Support Team during expedition

• Group GPS Tracking and Satellite Communication for emergency

• Introduction to Mountaineering Course

• Gear Inspection Services in Malaysia

• Expedition Guidelines and Recommendations

• Airport to Hotel / Airport pick up & drop by private vehicle.

• Two-night hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast (twin bed sharing)

• Sagarmatha National Park trekking permit and TIMS card.

• Domestic flight fare Kathmandu - Lukla for member and Guide.

• Check in Baggage 10 KG and Hand carry 5 KG, (Kathmandu - Lukla)

• Helicopter Return from Gorekshep to Kathmandu after the trek.

• Your entire standard Meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the trek, A Cup of Tea/ Coffee during the Breakfast.

• Seasonal Fruits.

• Tea House hotel accommodation during the trek. Attached bathroom in Namche and Lukla.

• A highly experienced, helpful and friendly license Guide, his food, accommodations, salary, insurance, equipment, and medicine etc.

• Group Porter to bring maximum 15 kg baggage per client.

• Medical supplies, first aid kit box, including Oximeter and pulse meter checker.

• Rental of sleeping bag, down jacket, Duffel bag and walking Poles (to be returned after trip completed).

Excludes

X   International air fare to/ from Nepal

X   Travel insurance (COMPULSORY)

X   Nepal entry visa

X   Foods in cities.

X   Extra night at hotel or late check out charges

X   Extra land transport fee

X   Any extra expenses arising out of various/ unforeseen situations

      like natural calamities, landslides, political disturbances, strikes,

      changes in Government regulations.

X   Any packed food/snacks, canned drinks, energy drinks, mineral

      water, alcohol, cigarettes, chocolates, nutrition bars

X   Hot shower, laundry or Internet/ Wifi fees

X   All food and beverages other than on the itinerary

X   Personal trekking clothes

X   Any unused item is not refundable or claimable

X   Tips for guide(s) and porter(s).

Details Itinerary

Welcome to Nepal trekkers! Entering the country, the beautiful view of the Himalayas greets you. As you arrive nearer to the capital city, Kathmandu, you will see the areas filled with houses at every end.

The aerial view of Kathmandu valley is quite beautiful and unique. After landing at Tribhuvan International Airport, you head out to the terminal where our officials will be waiting for you.

Then they collect you up and drop you at your hotel, where you are greeted traditionally with garlands and tika. After that, the officials will help you check in to your rooms and leave for the day.

The remaining day is free, so you can do as you please. If you prefer roaming, then you can hit the markets that are lively throughout the day. However, it is noisy and crowded, so just a head's up for some cultural shock.

Day 1: Arrive in Kathmandu (1,350 m)

Day 2: Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla, then trek to Phakding.

Flight duration: 25 to 30 min

Maximum altitude (Lukla): 2,860 m

Trek distance: approx. 6.5 km

Trek distance: approx. 6.5 km

Trek duration: 3 to 4 hours

Maximum altitude (Phakding): 2,610 m

You wake up early, get ready, and wait for your guide in the lobby. They will pick you and take you to the airport where you board the flight. The flying duration between Kathmandu to Lukla is half an hour which is short yet scenic.

You will be surrounded by eye-catching views of the Himalayas, green hills, and landscapes on the entire flight. Lukla is a small mountain town that is the starting and ending point for Everest region treks.

After arriving at Lukla, you meet up with the rest of the team and have breakfast. Then you get ready to begin your trek towards Phakding, which is your first stop on this trip.

The trail to Phakding is quite an easy one as it is primarily a mix of dirt, some rocky sections, and stone pathways. This village is on a lower point than Lukla so that it will be more greenery.

After breakfast, you head down the main street and walk past the Khumbu Pasanglhamu Rural municipality office. Then make your way downhill to reach Cheplung that gives you a glimpse of Mt Khumbila.

Again continuing the walk, you contour along the banks of Dudh Koshi river before climbing to Ghat. You then climb the trails from here onwards to reach Phakding.

You pass several small villages, suspension bridges, and green forests on your way to Phakding. This beautiful village has several standards for high-class lodges and bars.

Day 3: Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar

Trek distance: approx. 8 km

Trek duration: 4 to 5 hours

Maximum altitude: 3,440 m

You begin this day's trek to Namche Bazaar after a big breakfast. The trails from Phakding till there are pretty tough as you hike through plowed fields, rolling terrains, along the river banks, and more.

Heading out of Phakding, you cross the river through a suspension bridge on the other side of the village. Then following the footsteps of porters, you make your way up the valley.

The forest trail that follows the river valley is lined with beautiful blue pine and looks spectacular during spring. With a slight ascent, you reach Benkar and cross the Dudh Koshi river from here.

You get to see many peaks above 6,000 m from here onwards, viewing them you reach Monjo and have your lunch. Continuing the walk, the trails are a bit tougher from this point.

Walking ahead, you enter the Sagarmatha national park at Jorsale, cross a river, and continue upstream. After reaching a bit further, you cross another suspension bridge and climb uphill until Namche Bazaar.

Day 4: Acclimatize Day /Rest and Explore Namche Bazar.

Namche Bazaar is a beautiful Sherpa town and trade hub of the Khumbu region. Many trekkers acclimatize here before continuing their trek in the Everest region. This town is the last place with restaurants, cafes, ATMs, good internet service, and more.

During acclimatization, you do not rest but go on short hikes or roam around to let your body cope up with the new environment. So, you have the option to go on a full-day hike above the Bhote Khola river valley in Thami for sunrise and sunset views.

If you prefer shorter hikes, then you can head up to Everest View hotel for lovely views with drinks and coffee, which is an hour away from Namche. Or walk to Gauche Gonda Visitor Centre and Sherpa Culture Museum to learn about Sherpa culture and history.

Likewise, you can also explore the town and visit the markets, old houses, and drink at the Irish pub. While staying in Namche, enjoy the final modern facilities of the trek.

Day 5: Trek from Namche Bazaar to Tengboche

Trek distance: approx. 9.5 km

Trek duration: 4 hours

Maximum altitude: 3,850 m

After a beautiful day at Namche, you again resume your Everest Base Camp Trek by heading to Tengboche. The trek between these two points is quite challenging due to the elevation gain, but the beautiful views and spiritualism will make up for it.

You begin the hike by heading out of the town and walking up alongside the valley. There is a bit of incline in the start as you get over the village, but afterward, it gets easy as you walk on a smooth sandy trail.

Following the paths for about a few hours, you slowly gain elevation on the way and also climb stairs at some point. Then you make your way around the valley and get to view Mount Ama Dablam, Nuptse, Lhotse, and more.

From here, you continue walking the trails and arrive at Kyangjuma, then start to descend into the forest path below. The walk down can be tough with the uneven and rocky terrain plus loss of 1000 ft elevation.

As you keep descending the routes, you reach a suspension bridge and cross over to Phungi Thanga. Now, it is time to gain some elevation which is the last portion of your hike to Tengboche.

Doing an uphill climb, you trek through rocky terrain and a zigzag path crossing above the treeline. As you keep moving forward, the valley below and the peaks ahead look stunning. Viewing these scenarios, you arrive at Tengboche.

Day 6: Trek from Tengboche to Dingboche

Trek Distance: approx. 11 km

Trek Duration: 5 to 6 hours

Maximum altitude: 4,440 m

The Trek from Tengboche to Dingboche will be quite a beautiful one as you walk through the glacier river and view several snow-capped peaks. You will also pass through the beautiful Pangboche village, well-known for mount Ama Dablam.

Leaving the Tengboche village behind, you first descend the trails into the forest while passing the small town of Deboche. This village is another option to stay overnight while trekking in the Everest region.

Then continuing the trek, you walk past inscribed stones while gaining some elevation. Soon after, you cross a suspension bridge over the river that takes you to Pangboche.

As you come nearer to the village, the view of Ama Dablam becomes vast along with the surrounding landscapes. You can take a few minute's breaks here to enjoy the beautiful sceneries of the mountain ranges.

After enjoying the views, it is now time to leave Pangboche and head up the valley. Throughout the entire day, you slowly gain elevation while seeing the Himalayas.

Moving further ahead, you pass the village of Shomare, which is the last village before Dingboche. The path will wind its way around the valley and make you cross another suspension bridge that approaches Dingboche.

Day 7: Acclimatize day

Dingboche is another place for acclimatization. Like we said before, these days are held not for rest but to roam around and let your body settle down with the current elevation.

During your rest day at Dingboche, you can hike up to Nagarjuna Hills, located at 5,050 m elevation. This viewpoint nestles on the edges of a hill above Dingboche. It is a 3 to 4 hours walk to see the panoramic vista of Taboche peak, Thamserku, Lobuche west, Ama Dablam, Lobuche east, and Kangtega.

Or, as an alternative, you can hike towards Chukhung valley, whose path leads to Island Peak. This point offers superb views of Makalu, Ama Dablam, and other surrounding peaks.

After an exciting time, you return to Dingboche for lunch. You can roam around the village for the remaining time and spend your time interacting with the local people.

Day 8: Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche

Trek distance: approx. 7.9 km

Trek duration: 5 hours

Maximum altitude: 4950 m

Today's trek takes you to Lobuche, the second-highest village on this trail. On this day, you will also view the famous Khumbu Glacier as you walk alongside it for most of the day.

Heading out of the village, you take a left turn and ascend through the small ridge above the Pheriche village. This trail would be in the same direction as Nangkartshang Peak if you hiked here the previous day.

But instead of heading up the peak's direction, you simply follow the slight incline path along the mountain's wall. After trekking for a few minutes, you reach a beautiful monastery. In its backdrop, you can see the marvelous view of Taweche and Cholatse peak.

From here, you follow the path that opens up to a wide valley for a few hours. The incline is not very harsh, but you are walking at a high altitude, so make sure to stroll.

Continuing the trek, you can see the small yet beautiful town of Thukla on the other side of the river. You will now follow the trail that leads to this place by crossing through the bridge.

The trials from here onwards are tricky as you will be climbing a zigzag route to the Thukla Pass. Then continue the walkthrough steeper trails until you reach the Khumbu Glacier.

You will cross the Khumbu Khola from Dugla and have your lunch at the foot of the terminal moraines. You climb on a solid and steep rocky trail to reach the top of the moraines from here.

Then you walk along the ridge while passing a line of memorial cairns built in the memory of climbers and sherpas that passed away during the Everest Expedition.

You can enjoy the view of Khumbutse, Lingtren, and Pumori from this point. Then following the stream, you enter Lobuche village that brings you closer to your destination.

Day 9: Trek from Lobuche to Gorakshep, then trek to Everest Base Camp.

Overnight at Gorakshep.

To Gorakshep

Trek distance: approx. 4.5 km

Trek duration: 2.5 to 3 hours

Maximum altitude: 5,160 m

To EBC (round trip)

Trek distance: approx. 7.2 km

Trek duration: 4 hours

Maximum altitude: 5,364 m

The big day has finally arrived when you will visit the significant highlight of this trek, i.e., Everest Base Camp. Before reaching there, you hike to Gorakshep first, the highest village on this trail. This place is the closest to the EBC itself.

The journey to Everest Base Camp has been broken down into two parts. On the first half, you trek to Gorak Shep, and on the second, you hike to the base of Mount Everest.

So, after a hefty breakfast, you make your way to Gorakshep from Lobuche. Following the broad valley that lies parallel to Khumbu Glacier, you gradually ascent with a slow and steady rhythm through the rocky path.

There will be some steeper sections before you arrive at the moraine of Changri Nup Glacier on this trail. As you keep moving up, the views of mountain peaks get better and better.

From here, you make several slights up and downhill climbs through sandy trails that lead to Gorakshep. With each gain in elevation, you get closer to Everest Base Camp.

Arriving at Gorakshep, you drop your bag at the lodge, eat your lunch, and begin your trek to Everest Base Camp. You start by immediately walking along the side of the Khumbu Glacier and continuously gaining elevation to the base.

If you trek during the climbing months, then you can encounter porters and yaks on the trails. You pass during the steep climbs, viewing the glorious lakes, glaciers, and the notorious Everest Icefalls.

Reaching the base, you are welcomed by the beautiful sight of Mount Everest and its surrounding peaks. The views are mesmerizingly stunning and gifted by nature.

You stay there for some time and take pictures before returning to Gorakshep. After the climb, you have an early dinner as you need to wake up early the next day.

Day 10: Trek from Gorakshep to Kalapathar and back.

Return to Kathmandu via Helicopter from Gorakshep

To Kalapatthar (round trip)

Hike distance: 3.7 km

Hike duration: 3 to 4 hours

Maximum altitude: 5,545 m

As we know, Kalapatthar is a highlights of this trek, The Kalapatthar is known as a best view point of the Mt. Everest as well as which is famous for beautiful sunrise behind the Mt. Everest looks amazing and truly beautiful.

On your last day of the trip, you will progress to Kalapatthar, the so-called best place to view Mt Everest. You do not have to rush anymore as this day has only a 1 to 2 hours trek. You will leave your belongings at the hotel and hike up with a day hiking pack.

As you pass out of the village, you will join a sandy area that heads towards Kalapatthar.

From this area, you can see Pumori mountain just behind the rocky hills. The path is easy to navigate and trek; you will love this part of the day: no strenuous walk, just the picturesque vision of the Everest Region. The most satisfying part about this hike is you get to view the entire Everest region as you reach Kala Patthar. Yet, the trail is as rocky as it can. Do watch out for the sharp rocks out there.

Soon later, you will reach Kalapatthar, the highest point on the Everest Base Camp Trek Helicopter Return trip. You will see Mt Everest like never before; this place provides a clear view of the peak. Glaciers, lakes, and other mountains can also be seen from this viewpoint. By experiencing the site, you will know the reason why it is called the best viewpoint.

Take plenty of pictures before trekking back to Gorakshep following the same route.

You will take all of your belongings and leave the Gorakshep after breakfast. While you are on the brink of ending the tour, the helicopter will warm up for the flight. This helicopter flight may takes from Gorekshep to Kathmandu will be around 70 minutes in a fine weather excluding ground handling time, The air time can also depend on the weather. You will get to view the bird’s eye view of the Everest Region along the flying time. In this way, you will complete the Everest Base Camp Trek and return by Helicopter. What an adventure you will have!

Day 11: Final departure

The final day in Nepal is the last opportunity to enjoy shopping and touring Kathmandu Valley's cultural metropolis before departing for Tribhuvan International Airport on time.

Please note that this is the only guideline and outline program from day-by-day itinerary. There can be a lot of changes in those dates as per the weather and mountain conditions as well as personal health condition.