Everest Base Camp Trek

The Everest Base Camp Trek is one of the most popular trekking route that takes you through the stunning landscapes of Solu-Khumbu region, including the Sagarmatha National Park. It’s a renowned adventure journey of Mount Everest, the world’s highest peak and offers breathtaking views of some of the world’s highest peaks.

They are Mount Everest, Cho Oyu, Nuptse, Amadablam, Cholatse, Tabuche, and Makalu summits with many other towering mountains of Khumbu region. However, this trek involves significant altitude gain, starting from around 2,800 meters (9,186 feet) in Lukla and reaching an elevation of 5,364 meters (17,598 feet) at Everest Base Camp. It is crucial to allow time for acclimatization and follow a slow ascent to prevent altitude sickness.

Basically, this journey usually starts and ends in Lukla airport, a town located in the Solu-Khumbu region of Nepal. And it takes around 10-14 days to complete. You’ll pass through traditional Sherpa villages, high-suspension bridges, and lush forests with alpine meadows. Traveler’s will have an opportunity to visit famous Tengboche Monastery and Namche Bazaar itself, the largest town in the Solu-Khumbu, Everest territory.

Mount Everest Base Camp trekking is considered a moderate to difficult trek, as you hike at the high altitudes, with some days requiring some hours of continuous ascent. It’s important to prepare appropriately for the trek, both physically and mentally, and to have proper trekking equipment. Additionally, it also requires proper preparation with enough acclimatization, packing appropriate gear, and acclimatizing responsibly.

Likewise, this journey to base camp has diversity in culture and natural geography including flat ground to the high Rocky Mountains. It’s encircled by some of the most iconic Khumbu glaciers and the tallest peaks on Earth.

Standard price per person for 11 days hike to Mount Everest Base Camp.

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.

Everest Base Camp Trek itinerary 11 days details

This specific 11-day itinerary to Everest Base Camp differs from many other treks in the region as it directly leads up to the Khumbu Icefall. It’s crafted for global adventurers with limited time who aim to experience the breathtaking beauty of Everest Base Camp. For those seeking a more leisurely pace, this itinerary might not be ideal. If this schedule doesn’t align with your preferences, feel free to ask for a customized itinerary tailored to your needs.

We do take care of local Lukla flight tickets for early departure to Lukla, Tenzing– Hillary Airport. It’s one of the most scenic highlights of taking a mountain flight to lukla sector. Most probably in a high season, Kathmandu – Lukla – Kathmandu sector flight moved via Manthali airport of Ramechap district.

Roughly thirty-five minutes short flight journey to Lukla or return is exciting and adventurous. Meet our entire hiking team and walk along with the Dudh Koshi valley passing Sherpa settlement to Phakding where we stay overnight for our first night.

Trail moves from the riverbed on a left bank into the mountainside to proceed with with many high and low points; cross a stream. Walk to the Sagarmatha National Park entrance office at Monjo where everyone have to pay their entrance fee to enter the nature park. Sagarmatha National Park [SNP] is the second largest national park that covers 1,148 km2 (443 square miles), a UNESCO world heritage site in Nepal.

Furthermore, we pursue short hikes along the riverbed of this valley where the significant waterway meets each other. Traverse the Hillary bridge, and soak rising to Namche Bazar, the Sherpa settlement of Solu Khumbu.

In between, we have a first great view of Mount Everest (8,848m), Lhotse (8,516m.), and Kwangde. Encompassed on three sides with mountain ranges, Namche Bazar is a focal center point of the territory for food nutriment, trekking gear, and other essential goods.

It’s an extra day in Namche Bazaar just for acclimatization thus, we hike to Sengboche hill station to get a perfect spot for a jaw-dropping view of the entire Mount Everest range. It’s a good idea to stretch your body and get this height before heading to base camp.

We go up to Khumjung Monastery (one of the greatest Sherpa inhabitants) disregarding the Syangeboche hill station. While you are climbing through the Syangeboche airport, you will have an astounding perspective of Mount Everest and many other highest mountains in the world.

They are Mount Ama Dablam, Mount Thamserku, Mount Nuptse, Mount Lhotse, Mount Tawche, Mount Kwangde, etc. On return, hikers can visit the park museum simply over the town that displays Sherpa civilization.

Our Journey to Tengboche Monastery trail goes ahead leaving a steep cliff dropping down to Dudh Kosi river banks. Continue to see a comprehensive view of Ama Dablam (6,812m), Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse (7855m), and Tawoche (6,501m) mountain.

In addition, you can visit Trashinga, Phunki Tenga, and reach finally the Tengboche pass. Tengboche hill station is situated above the Rhododendron forest and is best popular to get Mount Everest sunrise.

From the Tengboche viewpoint, tourists can see Tengboche Monastery where 60 lama monks are praying. Moreover, Tengboche Hill offers a clear view of sunrise and sunset at Everest combined with Ama Dablam at right.

Leaving Tengboche hill at the backdrop, we descend through a rhododendron forest and enter Deboche. Deboche is a tiny village stays about four guesthouses. Cross a suspension bridge at Imja River and head towards Minlinggo and enter Imjatse Valley beneath the majestic Ama Dablam, Nuptse, and Lhotse peaks.

Continue to ascend to reach Dingboche village where we stay overnight in a nice guest house. Hike the Nagarjuna Peak is amazing to get a glimpse of towering mountains close by in clear weather. It’s an easy hike but as the trail is gently up, you should have some energy bars and more energy to get higher.

Nagarjuna hill station offers outstanding sights of almost the complete Khumbu mountains including Mount Makalu. It’s not MUST to hike that much higher but we believe that it helps better acclimatize to be familiar with the local climate. Chukung Ridge another popular place for short hike that provides also a majestic view of Tawoche Peak, Island Peak, Ama Dablam, Makalu..etc.

It’s a majestic day that you can see Himalayan visa walking up five hundred meters. Dudh la is a small pass situated at an elevation of approximately 4,830 meters, the pass holds a pivotal place in the trekkers’ journey. It is not just a geographical landmark but also a point of reflection and acclimatization for trekkers en route to Lobuche.

Likewise, Dughla Pass is also recognized for its poignant memorials to climbers who have lost their lives on Everest and surrounding peaks. These memorials serve as a somber reminder of the challenges and risks inherent in mountaineering, enhancing the sense of reverence and humility that permeates the region.

However the journey to Lobuche offers the majestic views, challenging terrain, and sentimental memorials combine to create a unique and unforgettable experience for those who venture into the heart of Khumbu region. And of course the entire hikes is amazing having a grand view of Mount Tawache, Mount Ama Dablam, Mount Pokalde (5741m), Mount Kongma-Tse (5820m), and the Nuptse great wall.

We reach Everest Base Camp, our final trek destination today. Mount Everest base camp is located at an altitude of 17,599 feet above sea level and the distance from base camp to Everest summit is 20.5 km only.

Likewise, Lobuche to Everest base camp and back at Gorakshep hike takes about 7 hours but its gorgeous and the most rewarding section of the complete journey. Our Everest base camp trail winds up through the rocky moraine path to ebc and return to Gorakshep lodges.

Furthermore, trekkers should walk over the Glacier moraine nearby Khumbu icefall. The extremely surprising view of Nuptse, Lho-La, and Khumbutse appear just next to you while walking on the Everest foothills.

Optional: EBC HIKES is an epic journey of the Everest trail. Therefore, some trekkers have their personal wishes to stay at least 1-night experience at the basecamp, Everest. In this case, the Gokyo Treks agency guides you to arrange the necessary things to rent in Gorak Shep (food, mattress, tents..etc) at an extra cost.

Have in mind that the basecamp glacier of the Himalayas moves every year. Thus, the original structure of the campsite places are drowned, sometimes dry moraine and sometimes campsite next to the river. Upon your request, we set up a tent but experience the toilet in the open sky Tourists should either rent a toilet tent while on their overnight stay.

Base camp hikes in a busy spring have crowded because of Everest climbers, so we need to check the campsite before to fix. Indeed, the trekkers should arrange special personal hiking gear and Mount Everest base camp hikes at their own risk.

Hike from Gorakshep lodge to Kala Patthar hilltop, a Black stone mountain located at an altitude of 18,205 feet and is one of the best famous hill stations to watch Mountains on a sunrise. The black mountain rock Kala Patthar is also a popular place to watch the sunset on the Everest Himalayan range.

Amazing views of Mount Pumori, Everest mountain, mt Lingtren, mt Khumbetse, mount Nuptse, mount Lhotse, Mt. Ama Dablam, Mt. Thamserku are visible from Kala Patthar. Taking photographs, we descend downhill walking to Gorak Shep, a sandy ground where we meet the entire crew members to descend to Pheriche village. Himalayan Rescue Association Aid Post (HRA Aid post) is available at Pheriche health post where foreign volunteer doctors are providing medical treatment for tourist.

Walk to Tengboche hill, located above rhododendron forest, famous for the oldest monastery of Everest. From the monastery, one can enjoy the splendid view of Ama Dablam, green hills, and pristine rivers.

Trek descends from Tyangboche to Namche Bazaar passing several tiny villages. Sanasa and Lagusasa are the most typical tiny village. You will catch the way descends from Gokyo Valley. Finally, we come to Namche Bazaar in the late afternoon.

It is not the tough day hikes but truly long day. Get your guide for the last-minute Everest view while on Everest hikes. We trek downhill walking to Lukla airport with the same trail we use on our ascend.

It is the last day of our epic tour. Upon arrival at Lukla, Your guide will go to the airline ticket counter to reconfirm your return flight to Kathmandu.

Early morning, we take breakfast sitting on the rooftop lodge which gives you a better view of the aircraft landing and taking off. Our guide will check the flight status with the weather. We board our early plane to Kathmandu.

Upon arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA), our guide will arrange a private vehicle to transfer to your hotel, Thamel. In the afternoon, go shopping or request your trek guide to discover Kathmandu as his whole day’s salary is paid at the package price. Additionally, if you wish to visit the Kathmandu World Heritage Sites with an expert tourist guide at an additional cost?.

Now, the above hiking route from Kathmandu to Everest base camp trip finish. We wish you a wonderful journey.

How much is the Everest Base Camp Trek Package Price?

11-Day Classic Everest Base Camp Trek package price start at US$ 999 and might reach up to US$ 1430 per person. It’s a standard trek price on double occupancy basis. Gokyo Treks agency announces the Everest Base Camp Trek package price for 2024 and 2025 based on group size.

However, for the deluxe and luxury trekking tour plan, we add a 3-5 star category hotel deluxe air-conditioned room in Kathmandu with a breakfast plan. Likewise, Lodge accommodation clean and comfort bedroom with attached toilet/bathroom in the possible places along the trek route. AND WE ARE OPEN TO CUSTOMIZING YOUR TOUR AND PACKAGES PRICE AS PER YOUR REQUIREMENTS.

We at Gokyo trek agency are conscious of your travel health seriously so our Everest base camp trek packages include 1 extra day reaching the camp. You can also hike about 50 meters above the hill just for acclimatization better in order to avoid altitude sickness. However, We can organize a private Trek starting at any date if that works for you. Please contact us for more information about your own travel plan.

Question: What is Mount Everest and where is Mount Everest located?.

Answer: Mount Everest is a big rock of granite. It is the top first tallest mountain on Earth.

Mt. Everest is located in the Mahalangur extent range of the Great Himalayas. Mount Everest rises up exactly on the borderline of Nepal and Tibet (27°59′ North latitude, 86°55′ East longitudes) in the southern part of Asia. Mount Everest is commonly known as Sagarmatha in Nepali.

Question: Is pick up service for my Everest trek available on my arrival day in Kathmandu?.

Answer: Yes sure. You need to write to us with your arrival flight details including landing time. Our representative will come to pick up you at Kathmandu international airport to transfer you to your hotel.

Question: How high is the Mount Everest base camp?

Answer: Base camp Everest height is settled on the Khumbu Glacier at the foot of Everest rock at an altitude of 5,364 meters (17,598 feet) which is reached over a period of eight days including a rest day en route. The Everest base camp elevation is moving every year because of falling avalanches and big landslides into the Khumbu glacier. Because of huge falling avalanches, climate change, and other factors, the base camp is stirring. Thus every year on tour season the locals will set up the place for basecamp and fix some prayer flags. There are some crevasses and tiny lakes in its surroundings, so everyone can guess easily that the base camp changed into a glacier lake in a few years.

Question: Do I need experience for the Everest Base Camp lodge trek?.

Answer: Actually doesn’t require special experience to complete the Everest Base Camp lodge trekking. Indeed, if you are traveling solo, we suggest you practice carrying your lightweight day pack for about 2-3 hours every day. Single lady travel solo to base camp is also very safe. We have been organizing the trek even for solo female travelers since it’s establishment.

Traveling solo is often a bit complicated finding the lodges en route. That’s why we suggest you join our trip at least with two travelers. Traveling with 2 people is much easier finding rooms and also sharing the price of a guide and porters is always a great thing to save on the journey.

Question: What kind of accommodation can I expect?.

Answer: We provide you with tourist standard accommodation in Kathmandu and in base camp trek routes. The rooms are clean with a cozy bed with a nice mattress. Guesthouses will not provide a blanket, so we suggest you rent four-season sleeping bags for yourself while you are in Kathmandu. However, we can also add Everest base camp comfort trek package if you are interested in additional cost.

Question: What kind of foods can I expect in the express base camp trails?.

Answer: Every lodges they have an attached restaurant. They cook a yummy – delicious range of vegetarian meals such as noodles, Pasta, tuna bakes, potatoes, eggs, bread, soups, rice curry, and fresh vegetables. Non-vegetarian meals are not healthy as the meat carried from Salleri with an open bamboo basket spends several days. Therefore, we don’t recommend you eat meats along the base camp trek as they are dirty and infected by massive bacteria and parasite.

Question: How long to get to Everest base camp?

Answer: All things considered, it takes somewhere in the range of 11 and 14 days to travel full circle to Everest Base Camp. The vast majority of travelers will do it in 11 days: 8 days to climb from Lukla airport to Everest Base Camp and afterward, 4 days to travel back to Lukla.

Question: What opportunities will I have for a shower along with the Everest base camp hike?.

Answer: On-base camp lodge trek, they can provide shower on pay.

Question: How do I get drinking water?.

Answer: Hiking Mount Everest base camp places stays hotels and shops where you can able to buy mineral water and you can buy it for drinking. But however, we advise against buying mineral water in plastic bottles, as currently there are no provisions for disposing of these. Instead, please bring AQUA Tablets to purify water taken from the Normal tap. Normal water is available at the campsite along the hiking trail.

Question: Can I charge Mobile – digital camera or other battery en route?.

Answer: During the Lodge Everest Base Camp Tour, there are often changing stations. So, you can recharge, your mobile devices and camera battery. However, we recommend you bring an extra pair in case. Remember to bring your charging adapters.

Question: Is it possible to stay overnight at the base camp? What would be the options?.

Answer: Yes, it is possible to stay overnight at Everest Base Camp on your journey at your own cost renting gear at Gorekshep Lodge. Actually, we do have another itinerary to make this happen to stay overnight at Everest Base Camp. Staying overnight at base camp is recommended during May and June months. You will get a chance to meet world-class Everest climbers and the base camp is colorful and crowded at night.

Question: What should my insurance policy cover during Everest Base Camp Treks?.

Answer: Travel insurance is mandatory before joining any trip booking with us. And you need to get your travel insurance policy before joining your trips to Nepal. Your basecamp travel insurance must cover the helicopter rescue up to 5,500 meters 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? we can help you to purchase the right one on your arrival in Nepal.

Question: What about guesthouses 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. So, everyone can get a good place to stay overnight.

Question: How to trek to Everest base camp

Answer: Our ebc hike takes about 14 days from Kathmandu to EBC and returns. If you fly into and out of the mountain airstrip of Lukla and take the normal route to base camp. You should allow 2 or 3 days on top of this for travel days to reach Kathmandu and get over jet lag and explore the city. It also helps you to reschedule the Lukla flights in case of bad weather.

Question: How to prevent altitude sickness at the Everest Base Camp Treks?.

Answer: Many tourists have similar thoughts – about how to hike to Mt Everest base camp safely. You should never walk too quickly or too high to neglect your body’s symptoms. Proper altitude acclimatization is the best way to prevent high-altitude sickness. Listen to your body, trek gradually enjoying the best of culture and nature while giving 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 taken to the hospital if there is any chance. Otherwise, if the condition goes critical you will be airlifted to the hospital in Kathmandu. Of course, the guest must pay the bills, that’s why we suggest you to hikes with travel insurance.

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

Answer: Everest Base Camp weather is uncertain which we cannot predict. Therefore, the rate of fight delay and cancellation is high at Lukla. If this happens, you will be boarded 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. We recommend you allocate a couple of extra days after your Everest trek. So, you will not miss your international flight back.

Question: What are alternates to flying from Kathmandu to Lukla airport?.

Answer: The best-recommended way to go for any Everest trek is to board a Kathmandu-Lukla 35 minutes scenic mountain flight. Another available option is to drive from Kathmandu to Phaplu (12 hours full-day drive) and trek for 2 days more just to reach Chaurikharka. In the present day, there is a local regular jeep service from Kathmandu to Salleri – Kathmandu. Some trekkers go Phaplu to Everest base camp trek avoiding flying from Kathmandu to Lukla because of air traffic hold problem.

Question: Is there any possibility to explore the Everest base camp by helicopter tour?.

Answer: Yes. If you wish to fly to get higher to the Everest base camp by helicopter , we have a special mountain flight tour by helicopter that fleets every morning. It departs from Kathmandu airport in the morning time.

Question: Are there any communication facilities on Journey to Everest Base Camp?

Answer: Everest Link is an internet service provider founded in 2014 that provides high-speed internet and Wi-Fi in the Everest Region. It is the only internet provider at the Base Camp 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 Everest base camp tours?.

Answer: No. Actually, for the trek route, you need to have only cash Nepali rupees.

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

Answer: Because our trips book up months in advance, we advise booking early to avoid any confusion with the Lukla flight timing schedule. But of course, we try our best to make every effort to accommodate last-minute bookings.

And regarding the deposit, we prefer a 15% advance trip deposit in order to confirm your booking before your arrival in Nepal. The remaining part of the payment, you can pay us at the office on your arrival in Kathmandu.

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: Who will carry my luggage on my Everest trip?.

Answer: As a responsible trekking tour agency, we offer porters to carry your luggage, with each porter handling a maximum of 24 kilograms of backpack weight, accommodating 2 guests with 12 kilograms each on a 1:1 porter basis. Should you opt for a private porter, it’s available at an additional cost for porter hire.

Question: How much distance do I walk every day on trekking to base camp Everest or can I go to Everest base camp?.

Answer: The distance you cover each day can vary greatly due to sloping terrain, and higher altitude. It is very difficult to give specific distances for each day, however, you should prepare to hike for about 5 hours daily. There are two prime seasons for traveling to Everest Base Camp pre and post-storm, which are March-May and October to November. It’s additionally possible to hike outside of these months however they would be the most well-known occasions because of the climate. So there we have it, that is how hard – or simple – it is to trip to Everest Base Camp.

Question: Do I need walking poles? Are they necessary on my Everest trip?

Answer: It is better to hike 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: Is there any chance to hire a mountain trekking guide and porters at Lukla Airport?.

Answer: Yes, it is also possible. We recommended hiring a local guide or joining a trekking group, as the trail often difficult to navigate in some sections, and a local guide can provide valuable information and support. If you don’t like to book our full board package trip, you can book a partial service like Hire a guide and porters for your hike to Everest base camp as our expert mountain Sherpa guide will make your supreme holiday unforgettable.

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.