Everest Base Camp Trekking for an Exceptional 13 Days
Everest Base Camp Trekking is a challenge, a great achievement and is a dream trip for everyone.
The trek is 13 days trekking in Nepal and offers you the chance to explore the natural and cultural wonders of the Everest region.
Starting with a scenic flight to Lukla, the Everest Base Camp trekking itinerary then goes from Lukla to Everest Base camp and again retraces back to Lukla with another adventurous flight back to Kathmandu.
Everest is not only a mountain and Mount Everest Base Camp trekking is more than a trek. You will be experiencing trekking in the rough Himalayan trails, tasting the local foods, getting a warm welcome from the extremely friendly locals, exploring some of the worlds best monasteries and witnessing the sun rising over Mount Everest from Kalapathar.
All of this makes for a great Everest Base Camp trekking experience.
- Explore four of the UNESCO World Heritage Listed Sites in Kathmandu, namely, Soyambhunath, Pashupatinath, Bouddhanath and Kathmandu Durbar Square.
- Experience the holiday of a lifetime
- Leave your footprints in Everest Base Camp
- Admire the stunning mountain and sunrise view from Kalapathar
- Explore the cultural wonders of the Sherpa Capital (Namche Bazar)
Scheduling: Shared Tour
Languages offered on the Activity / Tour: English
Duration: 13 days
Printed or Mobile Voucher Accepted
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Pick-up service
Pick-up and drop-off from Kathmandu airportEasy Cancellation
Non-refundable
- Nepalese SIM Cards if needed
- Medical kit
- Down jacket and sleeping bag (to be returned after the trek)
- Porter (1 porter for 2 trekkers) and his all expenses including insurance
- Entrance fees for sightseeing/monument visits as per the itinerary
- Welcome and farewell dinners
- Three meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the trek
- 3-star hotel accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast in twin sharing basis
- Airport pick-up and drop-off in a private vehicle
- Teahouse accommodation during the trek
- Trekking poles if needed
- English-speaking government licensed guide, their expenses including insurance
- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
- All the entry fees during Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing
- Extra night(s) accommodation in Kathmandu
- Excess baggage charge(s)
- Travel and rescue insurance
- Nepalese visa fee
- International airfare
- Showers
- Bottled or boiled water
- Wifi charge
- Extra porters
- Battery recharge
- Bar bills
- Laundry
- Phone calls
- Personal expenses
- Tips Gratuities
- Anything not mentioned in the itinerary
You will be picked up from the airport and will be transferred to the hotel.
You now have some free time to rest.
Kathmandu has an elevation of 1334m.
During the Kathmandu Valley sightseeing, you will be exploring four of the UNESCO World Heritage Listed sites.
1.Soyambhunath - The Monkey Temple.
2.Pashupatinath - Lord Shiva's Temple and The Crematorium.
3.Boudhanath - One of the Largest Buddhist Monasteries in South Aisa.
4.Kathmandu Durbar Square- A historical palace. Also, "KUMARI" place.
Enjoy a welcome dinner
In the morning, you will be taking a scenic flight to Lukla with the first flight possible (First flight to Lukla is always better).
In Lukla, you will meet the rest of the trek members and will start your trip to Phakding. It will be an easy trekking day yet it will be an amazing trekking experience.
Total trekking time: 4-5 hours
Elevation: Phakding 2652m
A learning day to trek in the high altitude.
Trek via Dudhkoshi River passing some of the wonderful villages towards Namche Bazar - The Sherpa Capital.
If the weather is clear then you will get a chance to see a glimpse of Mount Everest.
Total trekking time: 5-6 hours
Elevation: 3440m
A rest day in Namche Bazar. Visit the Sherpa Capital and observe the culture and the living style of the Himalayas.
Admire the amazing views of Mt. Everest, Mt. Lhotse, Mt Nuptse, close up of Thamserku, Mt. Amadablam and more.
In Tengboche, you can explore the Tengboche Monastery- The biggest Monastery in the Everest Region.
Total trekking time: 5-6 hours
Elevation: Tengboche 3870m
Enjoy the stunning sunrise in the Himalayas. After breakfast, you will be trekking up to Dingboche.
Dingboche is another wonderful place packed with wonderful mountain views.
Total trekking time: 5-6 hours
Elevation: Dingboche 4360m
Another rest day in Dingboche. In the free time, you can walk around the village and explore Dingboche Monastery.
The roaring Khumbu Glacier, the stone houses and the wonderful mountains views are the highlights of the day.
Total trekking time: 5-6 hours
Elevation: 4940m
There is nothing more special to get to your ultimate goal.
Explore Everest Base Camp, enjoy every single moment and leave your footprints in the foothill of the highest mountain in the world. Later, you will retrace back to Gorakshep for overnight.
Total trekking time: 7-8 hours
Elevation: Gorakshep 5170m Everest Base Camp 5364m
Wake up early morning and hike up to Kala Patthar before the yellow rays of the sun kiss Mount Everest.
Collect the amazing sunrise views from the best sunrise viewpoint in the world. Later, trek to Pheriche for the overnight.
Total trekking time: 6-7 hours
Elevation: Kalapathar 5545m Pheriche 4280m
This day you will be retracing back to Namche Bazar.
Total trekking: 5-6 hours
Following the same route back, you will trek back to Phakding this day.
Total trekking time: 4-5 hours
Today is your final day of trekking and you will trek back to Lukla.
In the evening, enjoy a farewell dinner with your team members.
Total trekking time 4-5 hour
Take a scenic flight back to Kathmandu.
In Kathmandu, you can do some last minute shopping.
In the evening, enjoy a farewell dinner in a traditional Nepali restaurant.
Today you will be transferred back to your hotel with all the wonderful memories that you have gained from this fantastic trip.
- Money Belt
- 1 medium sized towel
- 1 pair strong hiking boots
- 1 small day pack, 1 medium rucksack/backpack
- 1 sleeping bag (according to seasons)- will be provided
- 1 water and windproof jacket, 1 fleece/warm sweater, 1 down jacket/all weather Anorak
- 1 water bottle-1 or 2 litre
- 1 torch/flashlight and spare batteries
- Underwear (including thermals), 3 pairs heavy wool socks
- 2 pair lightweight trousers and 1 pair of shorts
- 2 T-shirts, 2 long sleeves shirts - cotton or polypro
- Warm hat/gloves (waterproof), cotton headscarf/bandana
- Suncream (30-50), sunglasses and sunhat
- Moleskin for blisters and your own personal medication
- Water purification tablets/solution
- Toilet paper, personal toiletries, bio degradable soap/shampoo
- Recommended age (above 15 years )