The iconic Everest Base Camp trek is globally popular. The trek journey begins on a flight to Lukla and then the trek commences. Pass through suspension bridges, and waterfalls in the lush green vicinity with changing landscapes. Traverse through Sagarmatha National Park and its various flora and fauna.
During this trek, visit Khumjung village, Namche, the largest Tengboche Monastery, Buddhist Monasteries, stupas, and Mane Walls. Hike to Everest View Hotel to get glimpses of the World’s tallest Mt. Everest and the surroundings. From Gorakshep, trek onward to Iconic Everest Base Camp witnessing impressive Khumbu Icefall views, and navigating Khumbu Glacier en route.
Ascend to the vantage point Kalapatthar (5550m/19209 feet) to witness up-close Everest, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Nuptse, Pumori, and other Himalayan giants. It is truly an unforgettable experience and a sense of achievement upon completing this Everest Base Camp trek successfully is a victorious feeling.
Highlights of the EBC Trek
- Sagarmatha National Park and its various Flora and Fauna
- Pass through suspension bridges and waterfalls in the lush green vicinity with changing landscapes
- Immerse in Sherpa People’s Lifestyle, culture, and festival
- Hike to Everest View Hotel to get glimpses of the World’s tallest Mt. Everest and the surroundings
- Visit Khumjung village, Namche, the largest Tengboche Monastery, Buddhist Monasteries, stupas, Mane Walls
- Iconic Everest Base Camp itself, Khumbu Icefall, and Glacier en route
- Vantage point Kalapatthar (5550m/19209 feet) to witness up-close Everest, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Nuptse, Pumori, and other Himalayan giants
12 Days Everest Base Camp Trek Map
12 Days Everest Base Camp Trek Itinerary
- Day 01: Drive to Ramechhap from Kathmandu and Fly to Lukla, trekking to Phakding
- Day 02: Phakding – Mango – Jorsalle – Namche
- Day 03: Hike to Everest View Hotel to see the World’s highest Peak Mt. Everest and the other Himalayas views, visit Khumjung village, and back to Namche
- Day 04: Namche – Kyangjuma – Phunki Tenka – Tengboche
- Day 05: Tengboche – Pangboche – Somare – Dingboche
- Day 06: You will climb to 400m to 500m Nangkar Tshang Peak for acclimatizing, back to Dingboche.
- Day 07: Dingboche – Thukla – Lobuche.
- Day 08: Trekking to Gorakh Shep, Hike to Everest Base camp (5364m)
- Day 09: Climb to Kalapather (5550m), trek down to Pheriche
- Day 10: Pheriche – Panagboche – Tengboche – Namche
- Day 11: Namche – Manjo – Phakding – Lukla
- Day 12: Fly from Lukla to Ramechhap, drive back to Kathmandu
Trekking permit for Everest Base Camp Trek
1. Khumbu Rural Municipality Permit
- For Foreigners: NPR 2000 (Approx. USD 20)
- For SAARC Nationals: NPR 1000 (Approx. USD 10)
2. Sagarmatha National Park (SNP)
- For Foreigners: NPR 3000 (Approx. USD 30)
- For SAARC Nationals: NPR 1500 (Approx. USD 15)
Best time to visit EBC Trek
Throughout the year, we organize treks but the best times for Everest Base Camp Treks are:
Spring (March-May):
The ideal season that offers wonderful weather, moderate temperature with clear skies, panoramic mountain views, and blossoming Rhododendron flowers throughout the trails.
Everest Base Camp Trek
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Everest Base Camp Trek With Helicopter Return
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USD1,825 per person
Autumn (September-November):
The second-best season for the Everest Base Camp trek is Autumn. The fresh clear views, clear panoramic views, stable weather, and warm temperature make it ideal for trekkers to trek.
Winter (December-February):
The coldest season and usually not preferred due to unpredictable weather, rise in cold temperature, heavy snow, and not clear views. Additionally, less availability of teahouses with limited amenities makes it more difficult for trekkers and is only attempted by daring trekkers.
Summer (June-August):
This is a monsoon season in Nepal where heavy rainfall, cloudy weather, and unstable temperatures are experienced. High flight cancelation chances, slippery trails, cold weather, and less availability of teahouses with limited facilities are factors that make this season not favorable.
Preparation and Fitness EBC Trek
Trekking in the mountains at high elevations is very challenging. This is the iconic Everest Base Camp Trek where the maximum elevation gain is 5550 m. Also, the trekking trails are rough with steep highs and lows, not suitable for first-time trekkers. Hence, physical and mental fitness preparation is essential to experience a comfortable trekking experience and complete the trek successfully. Participate in exercises including cardio, running, jogging, swimming, cycling, etc., and build stamina. Do short hikes at your places and consult a doctor before embarking on this Everest Base Camp trek.
Accommodation and Internet facilities EBC Trek
Accommodations are basic teahouses or lodges coupled with one twin-bed private common room for 2 people. Sharing of toilets and bathrooms is common. For the use of shower, laundry, Wi-Fi, hot water, and charging devices pay an additional amount. For using the internet facilities, Everest Link’s internet is available. For phone calls, buy a local SIM and networks are stable in the lower regions.
Foods for EBC Trek
We provide a full 3-course meal i.e. breakfast, lunch, and dinner during the Everest Base Camp Trek. The served foods are hygienic with options including Nepali Dal-Bhat, and continental dishes at Namche. Also, bakery and coffee are available at Namche. Non-veg foods are not recommended and food options are limited as the elevation rises.
Drinking water for EBC Trek
Natural spring water, and buying bottled water, or boiled water at lodges are drinking water options during the Everest Base Camp Treks. Always bring a water bottle to fill the water and purifying kits or tablets to prevent water-borne diseases.
How to Get to Everest Base Camp Trek?
Flight is the fastest and the best option to get to Everest Base Camp Trek. Lukla, also officially known as Tenzing Hillary Airport flight from Kathmandu is the easiest way to get there.
Note: In the months of April, May, October, and November due to air traffic in Kathmandu, flight schedules are operated from Ramechhap. Take a 4-hour drive from Kathmandu to Ramechhap and then take a flight to Lukla during peak seasons.
What to do in case of Flight cancelations from Kathmandu to Lukla?
In case of flight cancelations from Kathmandu to Lukla, there is an alternative option of Kathmandu to Lukla by helicopter which costs around USD 500 per person.
How hard is the Everest Base Camp trek?
Kalapatthar at an elevation of 5550 m is the highest point of the trek followed by Everest Base Camp at an elevation of 5364 m. The trek grade is 4 which means it is slightly harder. The other factors for the difficulty of Everest Base Camp treks are steep ascend and descend, rugged trails, daily long hours of walk, and elevation gain that may lead to altitude sickness.
Good Experience of Himalaya trip’s EBC trek – 12 days
Unforgettable Everest Base Camp Trek with Jay and His Amazing Team!
Unforgettable EBC Trek with Jay
Everest Base Camp Trekking – 12 Days
Was referred to Harka by a friend who had done the 12 Days EBC Trek a few months before, and he was very easy to contact and quick to respond. We were a bit uneasy about booking with someone from the other side of the world, but Harka proved himself to be honest, professional, and reputable while organising our trip for us. Once we were in Kathmandu, he was easy to meet up with and was quick to help us out with anything we needed. Our guide, Mr. Dil, who met us in Lukla, was what really made our trip as amazing as it was. He was extremely knowledgable on the mountains and mountain passes, as well as getting us into tea houses and our flight home. He was very professional, friendly, and easy to work with, even though his English was a bit broken. Overall, it was an incredible trip, and I wouldn’t hesitate to book with Harka again. If you do the EBC, ask for Dil, he’s the man.
Canada, November 2018
Private trek to Everest Base Camp
I booked a private trek to Everest Base Camp so it was just myself and my guide / porter trekking together for 12 days. As a solo traveller I always invest a lot of time in to researching the company I book with, it was important to me to do this with a Nepalese tour company and the previous reviews were so encouraging and positive I decided to contact Himalaya Trip to see what they had to offer.
Harka responded almost immediately despite the time difference and sent me detailed information on the Everest Base Camp trek. He answered all my questions and always replied quickly which continued to give me confidence. They were also very competitively priced compared to other local companies and along with the great reviews I had a good feeling that Harka and his team would be the ones to get me to EBC.
Harka met me at the airport, took me to my hotel and helped get me any last minute bits I needed for the trek in Kathmandu. He made everything very easy and I felt safe and reassured the whole time which is important to me as a solo female traveller.
My guide / porter was called Dil and he was the man I was spending 12 days with trekking to EBC. Dil was fantastic, he looked out for me every step of the way, regularly checking in to ensure I was ok and did everything to make my experience on the trek as comfortable and as safe as possible. Dil was so knowledgable about the area and the mountains he would point out everything along the way. Despite him speaking broken English we could quite easily chat and communicate without any problems.
The trek was an incredible experience and one of the toughest yet most amazing things I’ve ever done and part of that was down to the efficiency and professionalism of Harka and his team. I didn’t have to worry or think about a thing, just getting to EBC.
UK, Nov 2018
Great time on my walk to Everest Base Camp
Trek to Everest Base Camp Experience
Good Experience of Himalaya trip’s EBC trek
Packing List for EBC Trek
- Trekking boots (If new boots are purchased, “break them in” to avoid blisters) and spare laces
- Hat (Warm), scarf, and gloves
- Trousers (Warm trousers are useful higher up in the mountains in the morning and at night.
- Running shoes, sandals, or thongs (To wear in the camp at night or when your boots are wet).
- Shorts and trousers
- Wool-blend socks, liner socks, and underwear (three pairs)
- Thermal underwear
- Sunhat
- Fleece jacket
- T-shirts (two or three) and a long-sleeved shirt with a collar (a long-sleeved shirt is particularly suitable for avoiding sunburn.)
- Laundry soap powder or bar
- Toilet paper
- Sunscreen (SPF 20+) and lip balm
- Sunglasses
- Pocket knife
- Iodine, water-purification tablets, or filter
- Insect repellent (for lower elevation)
- Stuff sacks
- Earplugs
- Backpack
- Sleeping back and silk liner
- Water bottle
- Torch (flashlight), spare batteries and bulbs
- Duffle bag
- Crampon
- Down jacket or down vest
- Camera, memory card, and battery charger (spare batteries)
- Books and magazines
- Trekking poles
- Quick-drying camp towel
- Day pack (This is a small rucksack to carry personal requirements for the day e.g. toilet items, cameras, towel, soap, chocolate bar, etc.)
- 2-4 large plastic bags to separate clean clothes from dirty ones
- Personal medical supplies
Conclusion
The Everest Base Camp trek is undeniably the most desirable. This adventurous trek embarks trekkers on a fantastic journey where they can witness changing landscapes, diverse flora and fauna, and rich Sherpa culture and their festivals and lifestyles. Traverse through picturesque villages, long suspension bridges, and lush green forests in the vicinity of towering peaks. The spectacular close-up views of snow-capped Mt. Everest and other peaks up close from Kalapatthar are magical. The victorious feeling upon reaching the iconic Everest Base Camp itself traversing Khumbu Glacier creates excitement as well as inspires trekkers to embark on further trekking journeys with strong determination.
