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Everest Base Camp Trek
14
Days
Overview
The Everest Base Camp Trek takes you to the foot of the world’s highest mountain. From the small airstrip at Lukla, you walk up the Dudh Koshi valley into the Khumbu, the homeland of the Sherpa people, and on to Everest Base Camp (5,364 m) and the viewpoint of Kala Patthar (5,545 m).
On the way you cross suspension bridges hung with prayer flags, spend two nights in Namche Bazaar, the busy Sherpa capital, and visit Tengboche Monastery with Ama Dablam rising behind it. Above Dingboche the valleys open out into high, rocky country beneath Lhotse, Nuptse and Pumori.
The itinerary includes two acclimatization days, in Namche and Dingboche, so your body can adjust to the altitude. At sunrise from Kala Patthar you get the best close view of Everest itself.
You trek with a licensed guide, as required by Nepal’s trekking rules, and a porter who carries your main luggage. MAST is a local, non-profit-distributing agency from eastern Nepal: your trek creates fair jobs and our profits support village schools and elderly care in the Makalu–Arun region.
Highlights.
- Stand at Everest Base Camp (5,364 m) at the foot of the Khumbu Icefall
- Watch sunrise over Everest from Kala Patthar (5,545 m), the highest point of the trek
- See Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam and Pumori up close
- Explore Namche Bazaar and learn about Sherpa life and culture
- Visit Tengboche Monastery, the largest monastery in the Khumbu
- Fly into Lukla, one of the most dramatic mountain airstrips in the world
Itinerary
A. Outline Itinerary.
- Day 1 1,400m
- Day 4 3,500m
- Day 7 4,410m
- Day 10 5,140m
- Day 11 5,545m
- Day 13 2,860m
- Day 15 1,400m
| Day | Day | Description | Altitude (Meters) | Net Gain/Loss (Meters) | Trek Duration. (Hrs.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Arrival in Kathmandu | 1400 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | 2 | Trek Preparation | 1400 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | 3 | Flight from Kathmandu Lukla Trek from Lukla to Phakding | 2860 | 1460 | 3-4 |
| 4 | 4 | Trek from Phakding to Namche. | 3500 | 2040 | 5-6 |
| 5 | 5 | Namche Acclamatization | 3500 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | 6 | Trek from Namche to Tengboche | 3860 | 360 | 5-6 |
| 7 | 7 | Trek Tengboche to Dingboche | 4410 | 550 | 5-6 |
| 8 | 8 | Acclimatization Day in Dingboche | 4410 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | 9 | Dingboche to Lobuche | 4940 | 470 | 5-6 |
| 10 | 10 | Trek Lobuche to Gorak Shep to Everest Base Camp to Gorak Shep | 5140 | 530 | 7-8 |
| 11 | 11 | Kala Patthar Sunrise – Pheriche | 5545 | 405 | 7 |
| 12 | 12 | Trek from Pheriche to Namche Bazaar | 3440 | -2105 | 6-7 |
| 13 | 13 | Trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla | 2860 | -580 | 6-7 |
| 15 | 14 | Lukla Flight to Kathmandu – Departure | 1400 | -1460 | 4-6 |
B. Detailed Itinerary.
Day 1 :
Arrive in Kathmandu (1,400 m)
Your guide checks your equipment while we arrange your permits and flights. If time allows, visit Boudhanath Stupa or Swayambhunath
An early, spectacular flight takes you to Lukla, where you meet your porter. Walk gently down to the Dudh Koshi river and on to Phakding (3–4 hours). In peak season, flights may leave from Ramechhap (Manthali), a 4–5 hour drive from Kathmandu, with a very early start
Follow the river over several suspension bridges, enter Sagarmatha National Park at Monjo, then cross the high Hillary Bridge. A long climb brings you to Namche Bazaar, with your first view of Everest on a clear day (6–7 hours).
Day 5 :
Acclimatization day in Namche
Hike up to the Everest View Hotel or the Syangboche area for views of Everest, Lhotse and Ama Dablam, then return to Namche to sleep. Visit the Sherpa museum and the busy market.
Day 6 :
Namche to Tengboche (3,860 m)
A beautiful trail high above the river leads to Phunki Tenga, then climbs through rhododendron forest to Tengboche. Visit the monastery, the largest in the Khumbu, with Ama Dablam behind it (5–6 hours).
Day 7 :
Tengboche to Dingboche (4,410 m)
Descend through forest to Deboche, cross the Imja Khola and climb past Pangboche to Dingboche, a village of stone-walled fields below Ama Dablam and Island Peak (5–6 hours).
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Climb Nangkartshang hill (about 5,080 m) for views of Makalu, Lhotse and Ama Dablam, then return to Dingboche to rest. Climbing high and sleeping low helps your body adjust.
Day 09 :
Dingboche to Lobuche (4,940 m)
Walk up the wide valley to Dughla, then climb to the memorial stones for climbers who died on Everest. Continue along the Khumbu Glacier moraine to Lobuche (5–6 hours).
Walk to Gorak Shep, leave your bags and continue along the glacier to Everest Base Camp, below the Khumbu Icefall. Return to Gorak Shep for the night. The longest and highest day so far (7–8 hours).
Start before dawn and climb Kala Patthar for sunrise over Everest, Nuptse and Lhotse, the best view of the whole trek. Return to Gorak Shep for breakfast and descend to Pheriche (7–8 hours).
Day 12 :
Pheriche to Namche Bazaar (3,440 m)
Walk back down through Pangboche and Tengboche to Namche, enjoying the thicker air (6–7 hours).
Day 13 :
Namche to Lukla (2,860 m)
The last trekking day. Retrace your steps down the Dudh Koshi to Lukla and celebrate with your guide and porter (6–7 hours).
Day 14 :
Fly to Kathmandu and departure
Take the morning flight to Kathmandu and connect to your international flight or stay on in Nepal . Because Lukla flights are often delayed by weather, we strongly recommend booking your flight home at least 1–2 days later
Perm its for Everest Base Camp Trek
In order to enjoy Everest Base Camp Tek you need the following permits,
- Sagarmatha National Park Entry Permit
- Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality Permit.
- TI MS Card
Cost and Price Details
The price includes
- International flights
- Nepal visa (currently $30 for 15 days, $50 for 30 days check current fees)
- Hotel and meals in Kathmandu
- Food and accommodation on the trek (paid directly to tea houses, see below)
- Travel and medical insurance, including helicopter rescue
- Extra baggage on the Lukla flight (limit about 15 kg in total per person
- Personal expenses: drinks, hot showers, charging, Wi-Fi, laundry, shopping
- Tips for your guide and porter
- Costs caused by events outside our control, such as flight cancellations or bad weather
The price does not include
- International as well as Nepal domestic airfare.
- Nepal Visa Charges
- All Hotel expenses in Kathmandu.
- Local tea house or homestay food and accommodation expenditure throughout the trekking route will be your responsibility. You pay directly to your service providers from your pocket.
- Your travel and medical insurance
- Personal Expenses such as shopping, bar bills, hot shower, telephone, laundry, etc
- Services not mentioned or not promised by the agent/agency
- Emergency expenses such as expenses on chartered helicopter.
- Nepal entry visa fee is $30 for 15 days and $50 for 30 days.
- Other unforeseen expenses incurred due to accidents, strikes, natural disasters, political unrest etc.
- Your porter guide tips at the end of your trek.
Tea houses: pay as you go
Food and accommodation on the trail are not included in our price. You pay tea houses directly, so the money stays with local families. Budget around US$50 per person per day for meals, a room and hot drinks (paid in Nepali rupees). Prices rise with altitude and are highest at Lobuche and Gorak Shep
Your Guide and Porter
Your trek is led by a licensed guide, as required by Nepal’s trekking rules. Your guide knows the route and the lodges, speaks English, and looks after your safety, checking daily for signs of altitude sickness above Namche.
For every two guests, a porter carries your main luggage (up to 20 kg in total ), so you only need a daypack. Both are fairly paid and insured.
Altitude and Fitness
This trek spends several nights above 4,000 m and reaches 5,545 m at Kala Patthar. The trails are good, but the altitude makes every step harder. If you can walk 5–6 hours a day and are in good health, you can do this trek; no climbing skills are needed. The itinerary includes two acclimatization days. Tell your guide straight away if you have a headache, nausea or dizziness. Travel insurance with helicopter rescue up to 6,000 m is required
Everest Base Camp Trek Map
FAQs
General
It is a challenging high-altitude trek. Good physical fitness and preparation are recommended.
Previous trekking experience is helpful but not essential for a fit and well-prepared trekker.
Everest Base Camp is approximately 5,364 meters above sea level. Published figures can vary slightly depending on the reference point and source.
Kala Patthar is approximately 5,545 metres above sea level and is one of the best viewpoints for Mount Everest. Nepal Tourism Board lists Kala Patthar at 5,545 m.
Yes. Under Nepal's current TIMS provisions, Everest Base Camp Trek is among the listed routes requiring a licensed trekking guide and an agency-issued TIMS card.
No. The standard Everest Base Camp Trek is a trekking journey and does not involve climbing Mount Everest.
Flight schedules are subject to weather and operational conditions. We recommend keeping contingency time in your itinerary. Our team will assist with the available travel arrangements.
Yes. Depending on your available time, the Everest journey can be combined with destinations such as Gokyo Valley, Cho La Pass or the Everest Three Passes route.
At Makalu Arun Social Trek’s total trekking packages cost food and accommodation cost for the guest along any trekking routes has not been included.
We would like to provide you freedom to choose whatever food and drink and accommodation you like to have and pay yourself directly to your service providers. Your porter guide pays for his own food and accommodation, and you pay for your part.
Although we offer all-inclusive packages, we think it is cheaper and better for you to pay for your own food and accommodation along the trekking route.
You need Special Trekking Permit to enjoy trek on this route. In order to get such permit you must have minimum two people in your group.
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