EBC Trek

The EBC trek is equally popular as Base Camp Everest trekking in Nepal. Hike the ebc is a spectacular high-altitude trek in the mountains of the Khumbu Himalayas. Get ready for incredible scenery and a unique cultural experience exploring the challenging trekking routes around the highest mountain in the world.

The journey to EBC is an epic trip that is the most demanding route that conducts landing at Lukla airport. Planning to visit the base camp is an outstanding tour touching the tallest peaks with the coldest glaciers.

The EBC trek difficulty level is a moderate adventure. The normal ebc hike require two weeks to cover high mountains, landscapes, isolated villages, and Buddhist monasteries. Even though the EBC tours require no prior trekking expertise, it is suggested that the trekker should be determined and be physically healthy.

Journey at Everest mountain goes inside the depth of Sagarmatha national park. The Sagarmatha Park side is under the UNESCO world heritage site in Nepal. A pure ebc adventure hike takes you to the foothills of Mount Everest and more which are the world’s 8,000-meter mountains. They are Mount Lhotse, Cho Oyu, and Makalu.

Hike the ebc tour is an exciting adventure and has either one of two base camps on either side of Mount Everest. South Base Camp is located in Nepal at an altitude of 5,364m and North Base Camp is at 5,5150m in Tibet. These camps are primarily used by mountaineers to ascend and descend the World’s highest mountain.

However, ebc trek route is suitable for all ages tourists. A child over 5 years is also okay to go by except in the winter months. The winter trail to ebc is frozen and sleepy, clear climate all day but only the bravest travelers can hike. The moraine and the crevasse are covered with fresh snow and often trail became dangerous at the base camp. But, in December month especially Christmas and New Year is fine to explore the base camp as the weather gets okay. Trekking in late January until the end of February, the weather is not clear, and cloudy, and snowstorms so not very good to hike. The weather is extremely cold and the hiking route is frozen and the chances of affects altitude mountain sickness highly.

Price Per Person for 10 days for base camp trekking

If you’re wondering to know about what is included and what is excluded from this trip price, kindly check on the cost given on a tab button.

10 Days 9 Nights EBC trek itinerary details

Hike the base camp itinerary compared to most walks in the Khumbu territory leading up to the Nuptse foothills. The particular ebc route is designed for world travelers who wish to hike the spectacular base camp within a limited time. Although, travelers, who wish to reach the Everest foothills in a more easy manner can try Everest base camp trek 12 nights 13 days itinerary. However, if it’s is not suit you? send us an inquiry for a tailor-made itinerary.

How much is EBC trek package price for 9 days?

The 9 days EBC track is a very tough best for professional visitors. However, the EBC trek 9 days package price starts from US$ 925 is the standard trek price on double occupancy basis.

For the deluxe and luxury trek plans, we add a 3-star hotel deluxe air-conditioned room in Kathmandu and Tourist standard accommodation with an attached toilet in the possible places on trekking days. AND WE ARE OPEN TO CUSTOMIZING YOUR TOUR AND PACKAGE PRICE AS PER YOUR REQUIREMENTS.

We can organize a private ebc tour or an express EBC trek 9 nights 10 days starting at any date that works for you. Please contact us for more information and a private cost quotation.

Question: Do I need experience for EBC trekking 10 days?

Answer: It is suitable for tourists who can walk about 4 or 5 hours in a day, with a lightweight day pack. If you don’t have any experience, it’s okay, you can do this trek slowly adding some more days.

Question: Is pick up service available on my arrival day in Kathmandu?

Answer: Yes sure. Provide us with your flight details and request us. Our representative will come to pick up you at Kathmandu international airport to transfer your hotel to Thamel.

Question: Can I store my luggage/stuff in Kathmandu?

Answer: Yes, you can leave your luggage at your hotel or at our office. Store your stuff in the Gokyo Treks agency office for free.

Question: Is EBC trekking Safe for the Solo Female Trekkers?

Answer: Absolutely. Nepal is a safe country to travel to for solo travelers; this trek is perfectly safe for solo female trekkers. We have been organizing the trek even for solo female travelers to be since its establishment.

Question: What kind of accommodation can I expect on the EBC trek for 10 days?

Answer: We provide you tourist standard accommodation in Kathmandu and on trek routes. The rooms along the routes are clean with cozy beds and nice mattresses. You may rent 4 season sleeping bags for your trekking while you are in Kathmandu.

Question: What kind of food can I expect on the Everest base camp trip?

Answer: All the lodges have attached restaurants. They cook a delicious range of vegetarians such as Pasta, tuna bakes, noodles, potatoes, eggs, curry rice, bread, soups, and fresh vegetables.

Question: What opportunities will I have for a shower?.

Answer: Everest lodges offer very good showers for 24 hours but you need to pay. The cost per shower is about US$ 4.

Question: How do I get drinking water on the Everest base camp lodge tour?

Answer: You can buy either bottled water for drinking or buy aqua tabs to purify the normal water. As the normal water is available at the campsite along the way.

Question: Can I charge my digital camera or other batteries on my trip?

Answer: Everest base camp hikes for 10 days lodge trek, Yes, you can recharge the battery. We recommend you bring an extra pair in case. Remember to bring your own adapters.

Question: Are there any communication facilities?

Answer: Everest Link is an internet service provider founded in 2014 that provides high-speed internet and Wi-Fi in the Everest Region. It’s an internet provider on the ebc trail, making it the world’s tallest internet service.

If you wish to stay connected with better WIFI to your family, friends, or business, we suggest you buy Everest Link Internet. It’s better than other NETWORK connections and you can buy an Everest link card easily in the shops, hotels, or any small lodges in the Everest zone.

Question: Can I use credit cards in Basecamp Trekking?

Answer: No! You need to have a cash Nepali rupee to maintain your daily expenses en route.

Questions: How long will it take for EBC lodge treks?

Answer: Generally, the rapid trek to EBC takes 9 nights and 10 days to finish the total length of about 130 kilometers round-trip. It takes 7 days to get to Base Camp and 2 days to get back down to Lukla and Kathmandu Valley. Broken down overall into nine days of long trekking with little difficulty and three short trekking acclimatization days.

Question: When should I book my trip and what are the payment terms?

Answer: Our base camp trip book up months in advance. We recommend booking early to avoid any kind of hassle at the last minute. We will, of course, make every effort to accommodate last-minute bookings.

And regarding the deposit, we prefer a 15% advance deposit of the total price of the trip in order to confirm your reservation before you arrive in Nepal. And the rest of the payment, you pay us on your arrival in Nepal.

Question: What travel permits are required for the EBC trek?

Answer: There are two different permits required for each trekking; they are pasang Lamu municipality entrance permits and Sagarmatha National Park Entrance Permit. All these permits will arrange by Gokyo treks and expedition agencies.

Question: What should my insurance policy cover during the EBC hike 10 days trek?

Answer: Travel insurance is mandatory before joining any trips with us, and you need to get your travel insurance policy before joining your trips to Nepal. Your travel insurance must cover the helicopter rescue up to 6000m altitude. It comes in handy during medical emergencies and contingency situations. It is recommended to get it from your home country. In case you haven’t bought travel insurance after arriving in Kathmandu; we can help you get one.

Question: What about guesthouse occupancy and crowd during peak season?

Answer: Oh yes, you will see many travelers from all around the world, especially in the popular Everest region during the best high season like spring and autumn. However, recently, there are many guest houses along the routes.

Question: How to prevent high altitude sickness during the EBC trek 10 days adventure?

Answer: You should never walk too quickly or too high ignoring your body’s symptoms. Proper altitude acclimatization is the best way to prevent high-altitude sickness. Listen to your body, trek step by step enjoying the best of culture and nature while giving your enough time for your body to adapt to the changing atmosphere. Drink a lot of fluid & keep your body hydrated. If symptoms like a headache, difficulty in breathing, and others occur descend to a lower altitude and take them to the hospital. If the condition worsened you will be airlifted to a hospital in Kathmandu.

Question: What happens if my scheduled flight in the Ktm-Lukla-Ktm route gets delayed or canceled?

Answer: Weather in the Himalayas is uncertain which we cannot predict. Therefore, the rate of fight delay and cancellation is high at Lukla. If this happens, you are bored on the flight tomorrow and you have to spend an extra night at Lukla (if you are returning to Ktm) at Ktm (if you are going to Lukla). Helicopter rescue can also be used, which depends on the situation. So, we recommend you allocate a couple of extra days after your Everest trek so that you will not miss your international flight back.

Question: What are alternates to fly from Kathmandu to Lukla?

Answer: The best-recommended way to go for any Everest trek is to board a Kathmandu-Lukla 33 minutes scenic mountain flight. Another available option is to drive from Kathmandu to Phaplu (a 12-hour drive) and trek for 2 days to reach Phakding. In the present day, there is also a regular jeep service from Kathmandu to Salleri.

Question: How much distance do I walk each day?

Answer: When walking/trekking in the mountains, the distance you cover each day can vary greatly due to gradient, terrain, and altitude. As such it is very hard to give specific distances for each day, however, you have to be prepared to walk for roughly about 5 hours each day.

Question: Is it possible to hire a trekking guide for ebc at Lukla Airport? how to hire a Sherpa guide at Lukla airport?

Answer: Yes of course. If you don’t want to book the complete full board package trip, you can hire our Sherpa guide to make your trek safer. However, visit a guide and porter hire or email us for your detailed travel inquiry.

Question: Do I need walking poles?

Answer: It is better to hike on my Everest trip with walking poles. Learn how to use trekking poles for balance and stability, whether on the sidewalk or on trails. Walking poles can help prevent slips and falls. They are just recommended but not compulsory.

Question: How much additional money do I need per day?

Answer: You can allocate US$ 08 – 10 for a lunch/dinner in Kathmandu and it depends on your spending habits. US$ 7 to 10 US$ each day will be enough to buy bottles of water, chocolates, tea coffee, and some drinks while you are on your trek.