Trip Highlights
- An adventurous trek to the base of the tallest mountain in the world- Everest Base Camp
- 16 days of lifetime experience in Nepal amidst bustling cities, lovely villages, and towering mountains
- Thrilling flight in and out of Lukla airport with outstanding aerial panorama of the Himalayas
- Explore lush forests, Sherpa villages, and glacier moraines
- Cross many suspension bridges over the Dudh Koshi river and catch gorgeous sunrises and sunsets
- Get to see the unique lifestyle of the mountain people and witness a diverse landscapes
Trip Overview
On the Everest base camp trek, you will enjoy the convenience of well-maintained paths, cozy accommodations, and nourishing meals amidst the towering mountains and rugged terrain of the Himalayas. It is hands down one of the best treks in the world. A region where big dreams and hopes thrive.
Everest base camp trek leads to the lap of the tallest mountain in the world, Mt. Everest (8,849 m/29,032 ft), via lush rhododendron forests, picturesque villages, and the Khumbu Glacier. This 15 days Everest base camp trek is packed with adventure, intimate interactions with the locals, diverse landscapes, and rich cultural heritage.
Trekking to the Everest base camp is not technically challenging because you are not climbing a peak on this journey. However, every day you will trek for 6 hours while gaining elevation, which keeps the overall trek on the moderate to difficult side. We recommend the Everest base camp trek to anyone who is in good health and can walk 6 hours a day.
If you want to make your Everest base camp trek more adventurous, extend the trek to gorgeous Gokyo Lake or cross the Cho La pass. Likewise, experienced trekkers can also include the three passes in the itinerary.
Sherpa culture and mountain views
Sherpas are one of the biggest highlights of Everest (region) base camp trekking. They are an indigenous community of the Khumbu region and are known for their endurance and climbing skills. The Everest base camp trail goes through the beautiful Sherpa villages, where you will be spending the nights.
Likewise, the Everest base camp trek route is also scattered with old stupas, monasteries, and prayer flags. You will visit the biggest monastery in the Khumbu region, Tengboche monastery, en route to the Everest base camp. Likewise, our Everest base camp trek itinerary has two acclimatization days to avoid altitude sickness.
On the acclimatization days, you will hike to nearby viewpoints- Hotel Everest View (3,962 m/13,000 ft) and Nagarjuna Hill (5,100 m/16,732 ft), respectively. These hikes will not only let you adjust to the elevation, but also offer stunning mountain landscapes.
Some of the notable mountains seen during the Everest base camp trek are Thamserku (6,608 m/21,680 ft), Ama Dablam (6,812 m/22,349 ft), Lhotse (8,516 m/27,940 ft), Nuptse (7,861 m/25,791 ft), Everest (8,849 m/29,032 ft), Kanchenjunga (8,586 m/28,169 ft), etc.
Everest base camp trek 15 days itinerary
The Everest base camp trek starts with a short 35-minute flight from Kathmandu to Lukla (2,846 m/9,337 ft). The first night you will spend in Phakding village, located a couple hundred meters below Lukla. The following trek to Namche Bazaar (3,440 m/11,290 ft), crossing the long Hillary Suspension Bridge.
The trail ascended along the Dudh Koshi river through dense rhododendron forest. The trail continues uphill to Deboche (3,820 m/12,533 ft) via Tengboche monastery (3,860 m/12,660 ft) and descends to the Imja Khola river. Trekking via Pangboche village, pass by terraces to Dingboche (4,410 m/14,470 ft).
From here, continue to Dughla and walk along the Khumbu Glacier moraine to Lobuche village (4,940 m/16,210 ft). Further, you will trek on rocky, steep tracks and ascend to Everest Base Camp (5,364 m/17,598 ft) via Gorak Shep (5,164 m/16,942 ft).
The next morning, hike to Kala Patthar (5,545 m/18,192 ft) and follow a long downhill route to Pheriche (4,371 m/14,340 ft) for the night stay. From here, we will trek back to Namche Bazaar and retrace the same path to Lukla.
Lodge accommodation during the trek
The Everest base camp trail offers comfortable lodge accommodations. Our package cost covers (Medium range) basic but cozy and clean lodges during the trek. However, you can upgrade to a luxury lodge if your budget allows. The rooms are twin-shared, but you can also get a single room by paying a few extra bucks. Likewise, the washroom is common usually.
Similarly, thanks to the commercialization of the Everest base camp trek, you will find a wide variety of food here, especially in Namche Bazaar. This trekking route has everything from dal bhat, momo, chowmin to pizza, burgers, steak, etc. Likewise, you will also get freshly brewed coffee and bakery items.
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To customize the Everest base camp trek itinerary, talk to our team. If you have any questions regarding the Everest base camp trek cost, let us know. If this is your first time trekking in Nepal- check out our Ghorepani Poon Hill trek and Khopra Danda trek packages as well.
