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.

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 Mount Everest Base Camp Trek Package Cost.

Number of Tourist	Price Per Person
1 Person	US$ 1430
2 Person	US$ 1199
3 Person	US$ 1199
4 to 6 person	US$ 1145
7 to 9 Person	US$ 1080
10 and more than 10 Person	US$ 999

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.

01 Day Fly to Lukla airport (2,840m/9,318 feet). Trek to Phakding village (2,630m/8,629 feet), 4 hours 02 Day Namche Bazaar trek (3,440m/11,286 feet). Explore Namche Bazaar, 5 hours 03 DayAcclimatization day! Hike to Syangeboche hill station or HEV 04 DayTengboche Monastery trekking (3,860m/12,665 feet), 6 hours 05 DayDingboche village trek (4,410m/14,469 feet), 6 hours 06 DayLobuche trek (4,910m/16,110 feet), 5 hours 07 DayEverest Base Camp trek (5,364m/17,599 feet). Return to Gorak Shep Lodge (5,140m/16,808 feet), 7 hours 08 DayGorakshep to Kala Patthar hike (5,550m/18,210 feet). Return to Pheriche (4,243m/13,917 feet), 8 hours 09 DayPheriche to Namche Bazaar trekking (3,440m/11,286 feet), 7 hours 10 DayNamche Bazaar to Lukla (2,840m/9,318 feet), 8 hours 11 DayScenic flight back to Kathmandu. Trip finish !

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: 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: 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: 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 hike to Everest base camp?.

Answer: Outside the lodges, cold showers are available at the local tap free of charge for all guests. However, opting for a hot shower inside the lodge will incur a fee of approximately 400 to 500 Rupees per use.

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 Gorakshep 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.