Everest Base Camp Trek

Walking on the steps of Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay, to experience the awesome

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Duration
14 days 14 nights
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Altitude:
5554m
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Grade:
Strenuous
how we grade
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Best Time:
Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov
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Temperatures:
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Starts From:
Lukla
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Airport:
Tenzing–Hillary Airport, Lukla, Solukhumbhu
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Railway:
Jayanagar or Gorakhpur, Bihar

Key Geographical Highlights

19 Popular Peaks:

Ama Dablam ( 6856m ), Cholatse ( 6440m ), Kala Pattar ( 5545m ), Kangtega ( 6782m ), Khumbutse ( 6636m ), Kongde ( 6187m ), Kusum Kangguru ( 6367m ), Lhotse ( 8516m ), Lhotse middle ( 8430m ), Lhotse Shar ( 8400m ), Lingtren ( 6714m ), Lobuche East ( 6119m ), Makalu ( 8462m ), Mount Everest ( 8850m ), Nupla ( 5885m ), Nuptse ( 7861m ), Pumori ( 7165m ), Thamserku ( 6608m ), Tobuche ( 6495m )

1 National Parks Or Forest Reserve:

Sagarmatha (Everest) National Park

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Daywise Itinerary For Everest Base Camp Trek

(click to read detailed route briefing, elevation graph, altitude time info and photos from the day)

▼ Day 1Arrival DayKathmandu 1300m
Arrive In Kathmandu
Overnight In: Kathmandu (1300m )
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks
Cost Of Transport Included: NO
Where and How To Reach Lukla
On booking a trek with us, you will be shared your hotel details of Kathmandu before you fly to Kathmandu. Upon arrival in Kathmandu, either by air, or by road, you will be directed or guided to your Hotel.

Your trek leader welcomes you there and guides you to your room. You may spend the rest of the day shopping remaining stuffs for the trek in Thamel, or take a local tour.

We will meet over a welcome dinner where we get introduced to the team and share few important details for the trek. A feast on typical Nepalese cuisines after that and then we wish Good Night to each other.

Our cabs will be ready to drive us to airport tomorrow. So be prepared and on time to board our flight to Lukla.
Day 1
220 - Delhi
Day 1
1300 - Kathmandu
3hrs.
▼ Day 2Trekking DayPhakding 2652m
From Kathmandu (1300m ) To Phakding (2652m ), Via - Lukla (2860m ) - 4 - 5 Hrs.
Overnight In: Phakding (2652m )
Accommodation: Trekkers Hut
Meals Included: Morning Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks
Early morning, we leave for Kathmandu Domestic Airport. We board the 9 - 11 seater flight to Lukla. This airport has the reputation of being the World's Most Dangerous Airport !! The view outside from the window is breathtaking. All the white tall peaks of Nepal can be seen guarded by the greener ones. Remember to take your seat to your left while going, and to your right while returning.

After some 40 minutes we experience a sudden landing which is not so smooth as we are used to. We then unboard the flight and land in the beautiful location of the Lukla airport. Once we collect our bags, we exit out of the airport to a have some hot breakfast before starting the much awaited trek to the Everest Base Camp.

Today's trek is a short walk of around 7.5 kms, and takes about 3 - 4 hours with lunch time included. The trail is beautiful with lots of small Buddhist Chortens, Mane walls, prayer flags, terrace farmings of the Himalayas with tall mountains encircling you all round, and off-course - the suspension bridges crossing over the Dudh Kosi river multiple times !!

On reaching Phakding, we check in to our rooms and ease out for the day.
Day 2
1300 - Kathmandu
Day 2
2860 - Lukla
Day 2
2655 - Phakding
4 - 5hrs.
▼ Day 3Trekking DayNamche Bazaar 3440m
From Phakding (2652m ) To Namche Bazaar (3440m ), Via - Jorsalle (2824m ), Everest View Point (2921m ) - 5 - 6 Hrs.
Overnight In: Namche Bazaar (3440m )
Accommodation: Trekkers Hut
Meals Included: Morning Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks
Today we criss cross the Dudh Koshi river several times through suspension bridges and climb up to Namche Bazaar at 3440m. The trail is very exciting and happening as you trek along with trekkers from different nations. As you go on, Thamserku ( 6618m ) and Kusum Kangru ( 6369m ) rises elegantly on your right to keep you inspiring. We cross the settlements of Benkar, Chumoa, Monjo, to arrive at the entrance of Sagarmatha National Park. Our permits to enter will be made here. This place has a small museum inside worth checking while we get the permits done. We walk for some 30 more minutes more to stop for lunch at Jorsalle. We have another checking and the we are all set to negotiate the steep climb to Namche Bazaar. The trail initially goes down to the river as be walk beside it and then start to climb gradually. We cross another suspension bridge high up which can be seen much before we walk on it. From here, the trail zig-zags up to "The First Everest View Point". If the weather is clear, we can see Everest behind the Lhotse and Nuptse ridge through the leaves and branches of the trees. From here, Namche checkpost is an hour distance where we make our entries again. After getting it done, we head to our Lodge for tonight. Its some 30 minutes walk from here.

On reaching, we checkin to our rooms and ease out for the day. We have reached a very good height today. Namche is a very important place on this route. Its an ancient trade hub which has flourished very well due to tourism. The place is surrounded grand views of Himalayan peaks. Don't miss the sunset behind Thamserku.
Day 3
2655 - Phakding
Day 3
2825 - Jorsalle
Day 3
2925 - Everest View Point
Day 3
3440 - Namche Bazaar
5 - 6hrs.
▼ Day 4Acclimatization DayNamche Bazaar 3440m
Walk To Everest View Hotel. Return To Namche Bazaar - 4 - 5 Hrs.
Overnight In: Namche Bazaar (3440m )
Accommodation: Trekkers Hut
Meals Included: Morning Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks
Today we start the day to climb up to Everest View Hotel for acclimatization. From here, we can view the beautiful peak of Ama Dablam, Thamserku, The little hump of Kangtega, Everest, Nuptse, a little of Lhotse, Cholatse and Tobuche. This is at 3880m and gives us a very good altitude to acclimatize for the days to come. We head back to Namche for lunch. Post lunch, we may take a local tour of Namche. There is a monastery, few bakeries and shops.
Day 4
3440 - Namche Bazaar
Day 4
3880 - Everest View Hotel
Day 4
3440 - Namche Bazaar
4 - 5hrs.
▼ Day 5Trekking DayTengboche 3870m
From Namche Bazaar (3440m ) To Tengboche (3870m ), Via - Kyanjuma (3520m ), Phunki Thenga (3300m ) - 5 - 6 Hrs.
Overnight In: Tengboche (3870m )
Accommodation: Trekkers Hut
Meals Included: Morning Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks
After yesterday's acclimatization walk and a much needed break in Namche Bazaar, today we start our trek towards Tengboche. All throughout the trek, we will get superb view of Mt. Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam and close up view of Thamserku if we are not unlucky.

The trek route for the day is comfortable, following a gradual trail with few ups and downs, all surrounded by the magnificence and charm of the great Himalayas of Nepal. If you are further lucky, on the way we can also spot wild lives like the Himalayan pheasant, musk deer, or a herd of Himalayan Thar.

The trek route from Namche Bazaar till Kyangjuma is almost flat and a slight descend. The route follows till Sansa from where the trail splits. One goes to Gokyo valley, while the other one to the Everest Base Camp. From Sanasa, the trek is simple through the pine forests and crosses yet another bridge over the Dudh Koshi River to bring us to Phunki Thenga - a small commercial settlement with a few tea-houses and an army post. It is our preferred place to have lunch.

Post lunch, we need to trek further, and slightly steeper to Tengboche. Tengboche offers excellent views of Ama-Dablam, Nuptse, and Everest. It houses the a biggest Buddhist Monastery in the region and is famous for pre-Everest climbing rituals. We visit it in the evening free time.

A nice plate of hot Dal/Bhaat/ Tarkari is a pleasant way to end our beautiful day.Slowly and relaxed, we are approaching closer to the Everest Base Camp.
Day 5
3440 - Namche Bazaar
Day 5
3520 - Kyanjuma
Day 5
3300 - Phunki Thenga
Day 5
3870 - Tengboche
5 - 6hrs.
▼ Day 6Trekking DayDingboche 4360m
From Tengboche (3870m ) To Dingboche (4360m ), Via - Pangboche (3950m ), Tsuo Og (4050m ) - 5 - 6 Hrs.
Overnight In: Dingboche (4360m )
Accommodation: Trekkers Hut
Meals Included: Morning Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks
Wake up to a peaceful morning in Tengboche. Today we head further up and closer to the Everest Base Camp. We trek till Dingboche.

The trail to the village of Pangboche village is straight up after crossing the river. The views are just amazing with Ama Dablam dominating them all. It takes about a little more than 2 hours to reach Pangboche, where we can break for a light snack. This vilage once had become famous for the 'hand' which was believed to be that of a Yeti's. DNA studies proved it to be of a human being's.

From Pangboche, a walk of another hour brings us to Tsuo Og where the trail splits again. One goes to Periche and another to the Imza Valley and Chukung. We take the right trail and continue on a steep trek to reach Dingboche.
Day 6
3870 - Tengboche
Day 6
3950 - Pangboche
Day 6
4050 - Tsuo Og
Day 6
4360 - Dingboche
5 - 6hrs.
▼ Day 7Rest DayDingboche 4360m
- 4 Hrs.
Overnight In: Dingboche (4360m )
Accommodation: Trekkers Hut
Meals Included: Morning Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks
This Rest Day can be utilized anywhere between Dingboche and Periche or used to shorten the trek distances.
Day 7
4360 - Dingboche
Day 7
4360 - Dingboche
4hrs.
▼ Day 8Trekking DayDughla 4600m
From Dingboche (4360m ) To Dughla (4600m ), Via - Dusa (4428m ), Phulung Karpo (4491m ) - 3 - 4 Hrs.
Overnight In: Dughla (4600m )
Accommodation: Trekkers Hut
Meals Included: Morning Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks
Most of the trekkers take a rest day in Dingboche. However, we advise, despite of resting in Dingboche move further for a short trek to Dughla. We do have a PAID BUFFER DAY. So use it strategically.

Today, we trek to Duglha up along the Khumbu Khola. The views are just perfect surrounding us. We cross by Dusa and Phulung Karpo to reach Dughla. The Chola Lake is located above the campsite of Phulung Karpo. Excellent views of Mt. Pumori greet us today.

With views of Cholatse, Nuptse and Thamserku, Dughla is a nice place to be in and ideal for slowing our pace to the Everest Base Camp as we are trekking above 4500 meters. This will reduce our exertion and maximize our chances of better acclimatization.
Day 8
4360 - Dingboche
Day 8
4430 - Dusa
Day 8
4495 - Phulung Karpo
Day 8
4600 - Dughla
3 - 4hrs.
▼ Day 9Trekking DayLobuche 4940m
From Dughla (4600m ) To Lobuche (4940m ), Via - Chupki Lhara - 2 - 3 Hrs.
Overnight In: Lobuche (4940m )
Accommodation: Trekkers Hut
Meals Included: Morning Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks
Today we take ourselves yet closer to the Everest Base Camp. Our day starts with a warm welcome by the sun and hot cup of coffee.

From Duglha, we trek up through the steep terminal moraine of the Khumbu Glacier. We ascend to reach Chupki Lhara from where great views of the surrounding panorama is sought. He we also find the memorials of the legendary mountaineer Babu Chiri Sherpa, who summited Mt. Everest 10 times and that of Scott Fischer.

Soon, we are welcomed by the multiple peaks of Lingtren, the pyramid of Pumori and Khumbutse and other peaks of Mahalangur Himal. The altitude is high here and the terrain is rough too. Lobuche is just little ahead and soon we reach there.

It was a short walk to day, and was totally aimed at acclimatizing better.
Day 9
4600 - Dughla
Day 9
4940 - Lobuche
2 - 3hrs.
▼ Day 10Trekking DayGorakshep 5170m
From Lobuche (4940m ) To Gorakshep (5170m ), Via - Thangma Riju (5084m ) . Excursion to Kala Patthar (5554m ). Excursion to Kala Patthar - 6 - 7 Hrs.
Overnight In: Gorakshep (5170m )
Accommodation: Trekkers Hut
Meals Included: Morning Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks
The trail to Gorak Shep follows the moraine of the Khumbu Glacier. A short trek to Thangma Riju will give us a chance to witness the grand vista of the mighty peaks. The north ridge of Everest along is visible besides Pumori. Mahalangur, Lingtern, Khumbutse and Nuptse, etc makes it a rewarding sight. Its a 360 degree vista from here. Enjoy it !!

After enjoying the view, we then climb up steeply along the Changri Glacier. There we get the first sight of Kala Patthar beneath Pumori. Gorak Shep is a place where you are surrounded by snow cladded mountains all round, including the top of the world - Mt. Everest.

The dusk view from Kala Patthar is more honorable than the dawn view, so it is proposed to visit Kala Patthar today amid nightfall. As the setting sun's beams strike the snow topped mountains the subsequent view is incredible.

We begin well in time post lunch to get the sensational perspectives of the surrounding view from Kala Patthar seeing the last light of the day reflecting on Mount Everest. Recognizable peaks, to the likes of Lingtren, Khumbutse, Changtse tower toward the east even as Everest uncovers itself between the west shoulder peak and Nuptse. Amid the climb to Kala Patthar, we rest multiple times to catch for some breath as it is a demanding climb, and also to capture few extraordinary perspectives of the mountains.

After a strenuous climb for some hours, we reach Kala Patthar. We scramble few rough patches and reach the summit set apart by cairns and prayer flags. As we are on the top, we enjoy some of the most unimaginable Himalayan Panorama, meandering relentlessly between one massif and then onto the next. We take the greatest number of pictures as we can and bring seep in the perspective - a moment to last lifetime.

We return to rest at Gorakshep tonight. We will be visiting the Everest Base Camp tomorrow.. so we sleep excited !!
Day 10
4940 - Lobuche
Day 10
5085 - Thangma Riju
Day 10
5170 - Gorakshep
Day 10
5555 - Kala Patthar
Day 10
5170 - Gorakshep
6 - 7hrs.
▼ Day 11Trekking DayPerichche 4280m
From Gorakshep (5170m ) To Perichche (4280m ), Via - Everest BC (5364m ) - 8 - 9 Hrs.
Overnight In: Perichche (4280m )
Accommodation: Trekkers Hut
Meals Included: Morning Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks
Today is the climax of our trip. We will visit the base camp of Mount Everest - The highest mountain of the World !!

After a good and quick breakfast, we take the trail leading to the Everest Base Camp through the Gorak Shep Lake. Proceeding straight ahead, we pass by our Army's (India Army) Mountaineers' Memorial.

After tackling the glacial moraine of Khumbu glacier, we reach the Everest Base Camp. It from here where mountaineers attempt the summit of the glorious mountain. Mt. Everest is hidden from here and Nuptse, Khumbuste and Pumori are the mountains we can see from the base camp.

Having reached here, we have completed a part of our trek, living it to the fullest. Now its time to return within the safe time as we need to push to Periche for the night halt.
Day 11
5170 - Gorakshep
Day 11
5365 - Everest BC
Day 11
4280 - Perichche
8 - 9hrs.
▼ Day 12Trekking DayNamche Bazaar 3440m
From Pheriche (4280m ) To Namche Bazaar (3440m ), Via - Pangboche (3950m ), Tengboche (3870m ) - 5 - 6 Hrs.
Overnight In: Namche Bazaar (3440m )
Accommodation: Trekkers Hut
Meals Included: Morning Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks
We have completed our objective to trek till Everest Base Camp. Now its all about getting ourself safely back to Lukla and then to our home.

Today, we trek down till Namche Bazaar, and since we are well acclimatized, we can't believe how fast we can do so.

From Periche, we trek down to Pangboche and then retrace our route to Tengboche, Phunki Tenga, Sanasa, Kyangjuma and then finaly to Namche Bazaar. We have lunch as per our choice enroute Namche Bazaar.

Once we reach Kyanjumma, do savor the last views of the glorious mountains.
Day 12
4280 - Pheriche
Day 12
3950 - Pangboche
Day 12
3870 - Tengboche
Day 12
3440 - Namche Bazaar
5 - 6hrs.
▼ Day 13Trekking DayLukla 2860m
From Namche Bazaar (3440m ) To Lukla (2860m ), Via - Jorsalle (2824m ), Phakding (2652m ) - 5 - 6 Hrs.
Overnight In: Lukla (2860m )
Accommodation: Trekkers Hut
Meals Included: Morning Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks
Today we bring an end to our trekking days. We retrace our steps back to Lukla.
Day 13
3440 - Namche Bazaar
Day 13
2825 - Jorsalle
Day 13
2655 - Phakding
Day 13
2860 - Lukla
5 - 6hrs.
▼ Day 14Trekking DayKathmandu 1300m
From Lukla (2860m ) To Kathmandu (1300m ) - 2 Hrs.
Overnight In: Kathmandu (1300m )
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Morning tea, Breakfast
Today, we fly back to Kathmandu and checkin into our Hotel. We spend the day in our own way and according to our own priorities. Show may shop for family and relatives, while some may rest, while some may go for river rafting, bunjee jumping or temple visits. You may also get a tattoo done. We meet for a farewell dinner at night.
Day 14
2860 - Lukla
Day 14
1300 - Kathmandu
2hrs.

Everest Base Camp Trek - An Elaborate Description

"The Everest Base Camp Trek is all about Mt. Everest " !! Huh ... No.. Not at all.. !! Okay, so lets talk about it..

The Everest Base Camp Trek definitely offers stunning views of Mount Everest. On this trek, you do not just view the classic mountain from a distance, but you trek upto its base camp from where lots of mountaineers from different parts of the World, take their first steps on the mountain to reach its summit. Walking the trails through Tengboche, Dingboche, Lobuche and Gorakshep and then to Everest Base Camp, this is for sure a trek you must do to gift yourself an experience for a lifetime !! Tough the Everest Base Camp Trek is focused around Mt. Everest, but its not just about it. Its about so many other unique experiences you go through on the trek as well !!

Walking on the legendary footsteps of Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay Sherpa to the base camp of the highest mountain in the World - Mount Everest 8850 meters is an experience in itself. To live the true spirits on that specific line, you can rather start this trek from Jiri, and not Lukla, as when they had trekked to the Everest Base Camp, there were no airports by the name of Tenzng Hillary Airport in Lukla. Few hardcore trekkers still do this trek from Jiri and return via Jiri. However, currently the Government in Nepal is on plan to connect Lukla easily by road from Jiri and onwards. The road-head now gets closer and can be driven till Salleri. Once thats complete, we can definitely get off with the Lukla Flight Inconsistencies Problem

Simple Life Lessons From a Sherpa - While this trek is about the mighty Mt. Everest, its also about experiencing the always joyful, jolly and smiling Sherpas - one of the hardest human beings known on the planet. Isn't it an awesome realization to conclude that one of the Hardest people in the World are also one of the Happiest people on Earth. Yes, they are, just because they are very simple and the value of simplicity has no alternative !! The Everest Base Camp trek is also about experiencing the Sherpas, their way of life, their deep trust and faith in the peaceful preaching of Lord Buddha, their hospitality, elegance in the mountains, and so many other things. Here, its a chance to be inspired by them. You will definitely take back fond memories of them.

Summit of Kalapatthar 5550 meters - On this trek we also summit the famous and strategic Kalapatthar. The truth is, Mt. Everest is not clearly viewed from the Everest Base Camp and is blocked. So a climb to Kalapatthar is much desired which offers grands views all round. The views from the top can't just be spoken in few words. From Kalapatthar you get to witness the grand vista of the tallest mountains in the world. At 5554 meters, this is also the highest point of the trek. Views of Everest, Nuptse and Lhotse during sunrise or sunset will be to your soul's contentment.

Experiencing The Most Turbulent Flights Ever ! The flight to Lukla is one of the thrilling experiences of the trek to the Kumbhu region. Experience one of World's most dangerous and exciting flight to board in the World.

A grand Panorama of many mesmerizing peaks of the Kumbhu region - While this trek is about Mt. Everest, the other elegant peaks are great to see as well !! On this trek, also witness the grand panoramas of the snow cladded and mesmerizing peaks in the Nepal Himalayas. Apart from the views of Mt. Everest, Makalu, Cho Oyu, Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Kusum Kangri, Kang Tega, Tobuche, Lobuche, Cholatse, Pumori, Nirekha, Machermo, Khungde, Kongde, and lots of other peaks add to a beautiful experience.

Get high on our Everest Base Camp trek to feel the Himalayan High in the mecca of Mountaineering. Check out our fixed departures or request a custom trek.

Other Treks In The Everest Region:

Everest Gokyo Circuit Trek
Everest Gokyo Three Passes Trek
Island Peak 6189 with Everest Base Camp
Mera Peak Summit 6476 meters

Everest Base Camp Trek - Why Its A Must-Do

Mt. Everest 8850m - World's highest peak. This trek goes to the base camp of the World's highest mountain, where mountaineers spends over a month to climb it.
Array of High peaks of the Nepal Himalayas - Right from the time you take your flight to Lukla till the end, you get to see numerous High peaks of the Nepal Himalayas, namely Nupla, Kongde, Khumde, Thamserku, Kusum Kangru, Kangtega, Ama Dablam, Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Makalu, Cho Oyu, Machermo, Cholatse, Tabuche, etc.
The thrilling flight to Lukla, World's most dangerous airport. Apart from the flying experience, the view from flight is breath taking. All high peaks of the Nepal Himalayas are visible.
Trek through the rhododendron forest in the Himalayas. During the springs, the trail till Namche is colourful due to the blooming of the Rhododendrons.
Birding and animal sight, if lucky.
High Altitude and super panorama of peaks from Kala Patthar 5554m
Sunrise and sunset on the mountain peaks.
Witness Shepra hospitality and Neplese culture on the trek

How We Grade Our Treks and Expeditions

Easy

Usual daily walks of 4 - 5 hours in altitude below 4000 meters. The sleeping altitude on these treks are below 4000 meter and the trails are gradual involving no steep ascent or descent. Sometimes, the trail may be longer, but on level trails. The duration of trek may be a week or lesser than it. The trek is not too remote and evacuation might be possible from almost any point of the trek

Moderate

The trek duration each day may span from 4 - 5 hours, but on some days, it may push up to 8 - 9 days. The trail might involve steep ascents or descents on occasions This kind of treks demand good fitness, and trekkers must involve themselves in cardio exercises regularly to do these treks comfortably. Sleeping altitude are below 4000 meters or little above it, but the trail might go as high as 4500 - 5000 meters. The trek is bit remote and evacuation might be possible from almost all, but not all campsites

Moderate+

This type of treks are bit more demanding than the moderate ones. It might involve few days of very long walks at higher altitude, or serious gradients, exposures, more remote or involves sleeping at higher altitudes for more days.

Strenuous

The trek duration each day may span from 5 - 8 hours, and may go up to to 8 - 9 on few days. The trail involves steep ascents and descents. Good fitness are demand of these treks, and trekkers must involve themselves in cardio exercises regularly to do these treks comfortably. Sleeping altitude may go above 4000 meters or little above it on couple of days, but not more than that. The trail might go as high as 4500 - 5200 meters. These trek are remote and evacuation might not be possible from all the campsites

Challenging

The trek duration each day may span from 5 - 8 hours, and may go up to to 8 - 9 or even more than that on few days. The trail involves steep ascents and descents. Crossing a glacier or a scree zone might be a feature of these treks. You might on some occasions, require technical equipment like rope, ice axe and snow stacks etc to complete these treks. Good fitness are demand of any treks, but these treks demands strong character. Sleeping altitude may goes well above 5000 meters on some days. The trail might go as high as 5000 - 6000 meters. These trek are high or remote or both. The trek usually might be a week long.

Sometimes irrespective of altitude and distance, a trek may ge graded Challenging if the route is treacherous, which might demand some footing skills or assistance of ropes and other equipment

Challenging+

The trek duration each day may span from 5 - 8 hours, and may go up to to 8 - 9 or even more than that on few days. The trail involves steep ascents and descents. Negotiating glacial moraines, scree zones, crossing them, camping on them etc are features of these treks. You might also require technical equipment like rope, ice axe and snow stacks etc to complete these treks. Good fitness are demand of any treks, but these treks demands strong character. Sleeping altitude may goes well above 5000 meters on some days. The trail might go as high as 5000 - 6000 meters. These trek are high and remote. A good technical support team and knowledgeable local guide is a must. Only experienced trekkers are advised to do these treks. The trek goes over 2 week and may be longer than that.

Sometimes irrespective of altitude and distance, a trek may ge graded Challenging if the route is treacherous, which might demand some footing skills or assistance of ropes and other equipment

Cost Terms For The Everest Base Camp Trek

Cost Terms

The above-mentioned cost is in the range of minimum to maximum per-person cost for this trek as per 1 - 12 people team.PackageInclusions as per this cost can be read below.
5% GST (goods and service tax) is applicable for all our purchases.
We follow dynamic pricing as per the actual team size on the trek. Going by our standardized service, appropriate safety measures, quality equipment, and ecologically sustainable - small group commitment, a higher team size will lower the cost whereas a lower team size will significantly increase the cost.
Group segmented pricing if not provided here, please write to us using the contact page or text us on Whatsapp number +918017216725.
You may choose to keep the trek open or make it private depending upon your requirements or choice. The actual per-person cost of the trek is subject to the actual team size joining the trek. If you make any customizations that drastically change the itinerary and cost as mentioned here, then it will mandatorily have to be a private group only.
If we have dates listed on our website on Our Upcoming Treks and it is not marked as private, it means other people have booked this trek for that date and have opened it up for other members to join to lower the cost. If your dates and choices match, you may join these treks
You may join an existing open group listed on our website or create your own group as per your convenient dates and choose to either keep it private or open it up to lower the cost if other members join the trek.
At any point, the team size cannot be more than 12 members ( 10 for challenging treks) unless there is a unique exception requested or agreed upon by all the team members.

International Guests

Trek cost for foreigners is slightly higher than the cost for our Indian guests, mainly due to the higher permit fee applicable for admission to National Parks or protected forest areas. Sometimes, it may be higher due to higher local crew wages and other specific arrangements we make to ensure a safe, comfortable and enriching travel experience in India. However, we absolutely DO NOT 'hyper-charge' our International Guests ever and at the same time, ensure that we meet all the standards for highly qualified trek leaders and guides, safety, medical preparation, evacuation strategy, rescue arrangements, eco-sensitive travel, high-value knowledge sharing about the area and customs of the locals.

Extra Cost For International Trekkers Rs. 20000 per person.

Booking Process

Booking can only be done after multiple communication via email / Whatsapp / Calls. After connecting with us and discussing your needs, we finalize the trek and its requirements. After finalization, partial booking fees can be paid online or through direct bank transfers after which we trigger our preparations and arrangements for your trek. International Trekkers can pay the partial booking fees using PayPal, Wise, Western Union or Direct Wire Transfer.

Customized Private Group For Everest Base Camp Trek

Trekking is a very personal activity and is perhaps one of the very few activities that give you enough time to indulge with yourself or your beloved people, a group of special friends, or close family members. It helps you transform personal bonds to the next level as it brings out everyone's best and truest self. Trekking is most enjoyed when it is done in a small private group, personalized to serve your specific needs. The Himalayas are best experienced when there is silence and solitude around and when you are surrounded only by your best people. Your trek is most enjoyable when all the pain of arranging a smooth trek is taken care of by us, and you focus just on your trek and yourself. Most importantly, a small private trekking group is very flexible, personalized, and more enjoyable, is the safest, and follows the principles of Sustainable and Responsible Tourism. Most trekkers book us for arranging personalized private treks catering to their specific and unique requirements - Customize This Trek

Frequently Asked Questions

Can we buy SIM card in Kathmandu ?

Yes, you need your passport and photo to buy a sim for yourself in Nepal. We recommend you buy NCell service. International Trekker need to show valid Nepal Visa for buying a sim card in Kathmandu.It will cost any amount between 300 to 500 NPR. You can then top up with call value and data packs.

How much budget should I keep for fooding alone on the Everest Base Camp trek ?

Keep a budget of 2500 to 3000 NPR per person per day to include all 3 meals, hot water, some snacks, etc on each day It falls down to the same average. Lower camps are cheaper, higher camps are expensive.

How much cash should I carry for this trek ?

You should carry cash to have meals in Kathmandu and on the trek. To answer to unplanned expenses like Lukla flight schedule, bad weather, extra nights on trek, emergency rescue etc. For food you should keep about 25000 to 28000 INR. For other unplanned expenses, you should keep about 5000 to 10000 INR. Emergency rescues are very expensive and costs as high as 3500 USD sometimes. However, for this, you can keep your passport as a security and release it after arrangement of the payment due to the helicopter rescue agencies. If you buy insurance, you will be shielded from these unplanned expenses. Do keep some extra money for tipping the guides and porters. They usually expect that you will tip them after the trek completion.

Should we tip the guide and porters. If yes, how much is a good amount for tip ?

Yes, tipping is not mandatory but has become a general practice. The guides and porters will expect to be tipped for taking good care of you on the trek. The usual amount can be anything between 2000 to 4000 INR for such a long trek. Anyways, it's not Mandatory and it's upto your judgement to tip or not tip.

Can we exchange money easily in Nepal ?

Yes, very easily in Kathmandu and other border crossings or tourist places in Nepal. The exchange rate might not be ideal but you can negotiate. For INR, the exchange rate is 1.6 and exchange agents will give any rate between 1.5 to 1.6

What's the best way to manage cash in Nepal ?

Best way is if you can carry cash upto 25000 INR in smaller denomination currencies and get it exchanged in the border. All ATM cards do not work and there is extra fees for every transaction done in the ATM.

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We keep it small for low ecological footprint, better experience, flexible itinerary, highest safety standards and superior success rate on the summits. Team size: 1 to 10 max.

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