Everest Base Camp Trekking, Kathmandu

About this activity

Everest Base Camp Trek takes you to the actual close-up view to the ‘King of all Mountains’ Mt. Everest [8848m], the very best mountain on earth. If u like to walk, that is one of the maximum inspiring locations in the world. Everest Base Camp trek (16 days) is most important trekking on the planet and limitless chances to stroll beyond the Himalayas wherein Sir Edmund Hillary and Tensing Norgay commenced their energetic adventure in 1953. The remaining project of Everest base camp trek offers breathtaking mountain panoramas and the widest and most thrilling variety of treks. Additionally, it offers you the possibility to view sceneries like mountains, glaciers and famous mountain trails. Everest Base Camp trekking expedition highlights into the living of often going on famous climbers and sensational mountain views and a perception into the lives of the Sherpa people.

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At a glance

Duration: 12 days
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Above the Himalaya Trekking

Ages: Adults (20–60 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Government license holder experienced, trekking guide (trained in Wilderness First Aid& altitude sickness) and porters (1 porter for between 2 trekkers basis) with their food, accommodation, salary, equipment, and accidental insurance, clothing, and medicine.
Included: Above the Himalaya duffel bag. ( If you need, please let us know before you book the trip and remind us in our pre-meeting at our office)
Included: All necessary paper works, office Service charge and all Government Taxes
Included: Teahouse/Lodges Accommodation during the trekking
Included: Group medical supplies (first aid kit will be available)
Included: Comprehensive pre-departure information and trip dossiers
Included: Breakfast
Included: Above the Himalaya Gifts (T-shirt for Gents & Pashmina shawl for Ladies, Trekking certificates)
Included: Sagarmatha National Park fees. Trekker’s information management system (TIMS) card fee.
Included: Daily Meals are chosen from the Menu (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) during the trek.
Included: Airport / Hotel / Airport transfers by private vehicle.

Not included

Not included: Alcoholic, hot and cold drinks, hot water, hot and cold showers.
Not included: Any others expenses which are not mentioned in Price Includes section.
Not included: International Airfare/Airport tax, City tour Sightseeing entry fees.
Not included: Any service in Kathmandu.
Not included: Nepal entry visa fee, you can get Nepal visa upon arrival at the Airport.
Not included: Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, sweets, snacks, beverages and bar bills, camera battery charging.
Not included: Personal trekking gears
Not included: Tips for tour/ trekking staffs and driver
Not included: Travel Insurance (Essential - Should include emergency evacuation coverage while trekking up to 5500+ meters)

Itinerary

Day 1 · Kathmandu – Lukla [2,860/9,383ft] – Phakding [2,610m/8,561ft]

Above the Himalaya Trekking - Private Day Tours

4 hours Admission included

Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla that takes about 25 minutes and further trek to Phakding that takes about 3 – 4 hours. Stay overnight in a teahouse.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner

guest house

Day 2 · Phakding – Namche Bazaar [3,440m/11,286ft]

Namche Bazaar

7 hours

Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar that takes about 3 – 4 hours. Stay overnight in a teahouse.

Breakfast lunch and dinner

guest house

Day 3 · Acclimatization at Namche Bazaar

Namche Bazaar

2 hours

Acclimatization is an important part of trekking. We acclimatize at Namche Bazaar on this day.

Day 4 · Namche Bazaar – Deboche [3,820m/12,53ft]

Tengboche Gompa

6 hours Admission included

Trek from Namche Bazaar to Deboche that takes about 4 – 5 hours. Stay overnight in a teahouse.

Day 5 · Deboche – Dingboche [4,410m/14,469ft]

Dingboche

Passing by

Trek from Deboche to Dingboche that takes about 5 – 6 hours. Stay overnight in a teahouse.

Guest house

Day 6 · Dingboche – Lobuche [4,940m/16,207ft]

Stop 1

6 hours

Trek from Dingboche to Duglha that takes about 3 – 4 hours. Stay overnight in a teahouse.

Day 09: Duglha – Lobuche [4,940m/16,207ft]

Day 7 · Lobuche – Gorakshep [5,170m/16,961ft] – Everest Base Camp [5,364m/17,594ft]

Gorak Shep

6 hours

Trek from Lobuche to Gorakshep, visit Everest Base Camp and get back to Gorakshep in the evening that takes about 6 - hours in total. Stay overnight in a teahouse.

Guest house

Day 8 · Gorakshep – Kalapatthar [5,643m/18,514ft] - Pheriche [4,371m/14,340ft]

Kala Patthar

Passing by

Trek from Gorakshep to Kalapatthar to enjoy views of Mount Everest and then further trek back to Pheriche that takes about 6 – 7 hours. Stay overnight in a teahouse.

Day 9 · Pheriche – Tengboche

Tengboche

Passing by

Trek back from Pheriche to Tengboche that takes about 5 – 6 hours. Stay overnight in a teahouse.

Day 10 · Tengboche – Monjo [2,850m/9,350ft]

Monjo

Passing by

Trek back from Tengboche to Monjo that takes about 5 – 6 hours. Stay overnight in a teahouse.

Day 11 · Monjo – Lukla

Lukla

Passing by

The final day of trekking. Trek back from Monjo to Lukla that takes about 4 – 5 hours. Stay overnight in a teahouse.

Day 12 · Lukla – Kathmandu

Kathmandu

Passing by

Fly back from Lukla to Kathmandu.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

End point

Pickup points

Hotel Api
Hotel Himalayan Oasis N' Apartment
Hotel Buddy
Hotel Ganesh Himal
Hotel Dream City
Hotel Jay Suites
Peak Point Hotel
Oasis Kathmandu Hotel
Hotel Rosemary Homes
Dream Nepal Hotel And Apartment
Hotel Visit Nepal
Durbar Suite

and 157 more pickup points

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
01. Backpack (60 ltr -70 ltr) - with comfortable shoulder straps, frame, and backpack cover (line the bag with polythene)
02. Waterproof Trekking shoes with spare laces – recommended high ankle with good grips,
03. Camp shoes (sneakers and/or sandals)
04. 2 synthetic /waterproof Track Pants
05: T-shirts - 3
06. Fleece jacket or pullover or Sweater also recommended
07. 1 Fleece Wind-Stopper jacket (optional)
08. 1 Down Jacket or Gore-Tex Jacket heavy one
09. Thermal Inners.
10. Socks, Cotton 2/3 pairs, Woolen 2/3 pairs
11. 2 pair Lightweight gloves, in winter recommended, Heavyweight gloves or mittens with a waterproof shell outer
12. Sun hat/Woolen cap, or scarf
13. Sun protection cream.
14. Underwear (6)
15. Hiking shorts (2)
16. Lip Balm/ cold cream.
17. Walking Stick – recommend having it minimum 1
Personal necessary
The following basic equipment checklists should help you with your packing. Please remember that you should always try to keep the weight of your equipment to a minimum. At the start of the trek, your packed trek bag should weigh no more than 33 pounds or 15 kg.