Everest Base Camp Trek

Everest Base Camp Trek

Overview And Highlights

Trip Facts

Trip Type

Tea house / Lodge

Grade

Moderate

Altitude

5,545 m

Transportation

Flight

Group Size

1+

Best Season

Spring and Autumn

Everest Base Camp trek is a renowned trekking program in Khumbu area that provides you the opportunity to explore the Sherpa Culture, enjoy the magnificent mountain view of world's highest peak and other eight-thousanders and smaller mountains. This trail is the easiest way to trek to Everest Base Camp and return back to home with a lifetime experience. This trek offers all the attractions of a regular Everest Base Camp trek including Sherpa culture, stunning views of Mount Everest, Makalu, Ama Dablam, Nuptse and many other astounding peaks. 

Everest region has remained as a prime choice of adventure enthusiasts since mountaineering began in the Himalayas. Not everyone has time and competency to scale the world’s highest mountain. Everest Expedition is one of the toughest and costliest trips in the world. As it is not an easy task to be on the top of Everest, many people often choose Everest Base Camp trek, the trip that goes to the Base Camp and offers amazing mountains views and a great experience.  

Everest region is rich in biodiversity and included in a Natural Heritage Sites by UNESCO. Thrilling flights to/from Lukla will be an outstanding experience. Though Everest Base Camp trek can be operated throughout the year, spring (March, April and May) and autumn (September, October and November) are considered the best time to do this trek. Wi-fi and other modern amenities are available in this trekking route. Nepal Environmental Treks & Expedition has been offering bespoke tailor-made trekking itineraries from Everest region according to their requirements.

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Food
BLD
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
2886

After early-morning breakfast, our guide will pick you up from hotel and drive to Kathmandu domestic airport. Take a short flight from Kathmandu to Lukla (2886m.) that takes about 35 minutes. The flight offers you up close views of the snowy Himalayan peaks and romantic landscapes of hills, farms and rivers.

On arrival in Lukla, you will subsequently begin 3 hours trek to Phakding (2640 m.). Make a gentle climb up the mountainside on the left bank of the Dudh Koshi River as you catch the first view of Mt. Nupla (5885m) atop the Kongde Ridge. Then descend a mountainside path with views of a valley and Mt. Kusum Kang (6367m.).

Stay overnight at lodge.

Food
BLD
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
3440

Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3440m) takes approximately five hours. The trail follows the Bhote Koshi River on a horizontal path. Prepare yourself to witness first glimpse of Mt. Everest on the way to Namche Bazaar (3440m). Namche, the capital of Sherpa community, is surrounded on all three sides by mountain ranges.

Stay overnight at lodge.

Food
BLD
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
3800

Rest day at Namche Bazaar for acclimatization. For acclimatization, you can take a short walk from Namche up to Khumjung monastery to enjoy splendid views of Everest, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Nuptse, Lhotse, Tawoche, and Kwangde etc. Alternatively, you can walk up to Syangboche (3800m.) near Everest View Hotel for outstanding views of Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku and Kusum Kangaru.

Stay overnight at lodge.

Food
BLD
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
3860

Trek from Namche Bazaar to Tyangboche (3867m.) takes about five hours. As you climb through the forests, the incline eases and a splendid view appears. You continue climbing the mountainside diagonally until you come to the stone gate built by the lamas which marks your entry into Tyangboche (3860m).

Stay overnight at lodge.

Food
BLD
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
4260

Trek from Tyangboche to Dingboche (4260m.) takes approximately five hours. Dingboche is a beautiful patchwork of fields enclosed by stone walls, erected to protect the crops of barley, buckwheat and potatoes from the cold winds and grazing animals.

Stay overnight at lodge.

Food
BLD
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
4260

Rest day at Dingboche (4260 m.) for acclimatization. There are some breathtaking views of the North face of Ama Dablam and the Lhotse-Nuptse ridge as you explore this beautiful valley that leads up to Island Peak. The walk is short so you will have plenty of time to relax in the afternoon. Another option is to hike up to Chhukum, where you can enjoy the panoramic view of Island peak, Ama Dablam, Makalu, Tawoche peak and others.

Stay overnight at lodge.

Food
BLD
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
5820

Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche (4930m.) takes about five and a half hours. The onward journey leads north until you come to a Mani-prayer Stupa. The trail then follows a downward path to Pheriche village. Today's walk offers views of the Mt.Tawache, Ama Dablam, Kongma-tse (5820m) and the great wall of Nuptse. After two hours walk, the trail from Pheriche joins near Dugla (4595m) ahead a small wooden bridge over the river fed by Khumbu glacier.

Stay overnight at lodge.

Food
BLD
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
5486

Trek from Lobuche to Everest Base Camp (5486m.) via Gorakshep (5180m.) and again back to Gorakshep takes about seven hours. Trek up the valley following the rocky moraine path, view icy glacial ponds and icebergs down below of the Khumbu glacier. Gorakshep is the location of the original Everest Base Camp with the new camp being further up the valley. Now the trail winds through a rocky path and the Khumbu glacier. The view of Nuptse, Lho-La and Khumbu Tse appears in front of you.

Stay overnight at lodge.

Food
BLD
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
5545

Trek from Gorakshep to Kala Patthar (5545m.) and then to Pheriche (4243m.) takes about six hours. You accomplish an early morning climb to Kala Patthar (5545m.) to enjoy majestic sunrise and up close view of Mt. Everest. From Kala Patthar you can have a panoramic view of Mt. Everest and many other mountain peaks like Mt. Pumori, Mt. Lingtren, Mt. Khumbu Tse, Mt. Nuptse, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Ama Dablam, Mt. Thamserku and many more peaks. Yaks are normally used to ferry daily essentials here.

Stay overnight at lodge.

Food
BLD
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
3810

Trek from Pheriche to Phortse (3810m.) takes approximately five hours. The trail goes horizontally allowing beautiful views of Ama Dablam, Kongde and Thamserku. At Phortse there is an old Buddhist monastery you can visit.

Stay overnight at lodge.

Food
BLD
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
3440

Trek from Phortse to Namche Bazaar (3440 m) via Khumjung takes about six hours. The walk from Phortse descends until the crossing of Dudhkosi after which the trail makes a 2 hr ascent. Thereafter the trail descends to Khumjung which hosts a Hillary school and hospital. En route you will also visit the traditional village Khunde. Another one and a half hours trek will reach you Namche.

Stay overnight at lodge.

Food
BLD
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
2886

Trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla (2886 m.) takes about six hours. The last day of your trek leads from Namche Bazaar via Monjo to Lukla. The trek is pleasant, except for a few short uphill climbs and then stepping down to the Bhote-Koshi River crossing it three times. The last uphill climb of 45 minutes will bring you to Lukla for your overnight stay.

Stay overnight in lodge.

Food
Breakfast
Elevation
1400

Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu takes approximately 35 minutes. Lukla -Kathmandu flights are only operated during the morning hours, usually from 6 AM till 11 AM. Fierce wind blows across the mountains in the late afternoon and evening making it impossible for planes to operate. You will enjoy this scenic plane ride one more time before getting back to Kathmandu.

What Is Included ?

  • Airport pick-up and drop-off services by private vehicle
  • One trekking guide (if there are 10 or more participants, we will provide 2 trekking guides)
  • One porter for every 2 trekking participants (1 porter carries 25 kilograms of luggage)
  • All meals three times a day (breakfast, lunch & dinner)
  • Accommodation in teahouses (lodges) during the trek
  • Trekking equipment: Sleeping bags, down jackets, duffle bags and trekking poles
  • Entry permit for Sagarmatha National Park
  • Trekkers' Information Management System (TIMS) card
  • Local government entrance fee
  • Flight tickets from Kathmandu to Lukla and Lukla to Kathmandu
  • Meals, accommodation, insurance and equipment for the guides and porters
  • First aid kit
  • Tax, VAT and our service charge
  • Rescue assistance (In case of emergency, we will organize prompt and professional rescue services. To arrange timely evacuation/rescue by helicopter, you must be well insured from a reliable travel insurance company that covers both helicopter evacuation and medical treatment cost.)
  • Farewell dinner in Kathmandu with live cultural performance at authentic Nepali restaurant on the last evening
  • Souvenirs 

What Is Excluded?

  • Personal nature expenses (Telephone calls, internet, toiletries, battery recharge, hot shower, laundry, soft drinks, beers and any alcoholic beverages)
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips for involved staffs
  • Extra nights’ accommodation in Kathmandu (even in case of early arrival or late departure, early return from trekking due to any personal reason than the scheduled itinerary)

Everest Base Camp Trek Altitude Profile

Route Map

Route map

Scheduled Departures

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Start Date
Trip Duration
Cost Per Person
Availability
Join Group
1
2024-10-07
13 Days
Available
2
2024-10-19
13 Days
Available

Additional Information

Below is a list of equipment and clothing required for trekking. The necessity of these items depends on the type, altitude, timing and destination of trekking. Appropriate trekking gears are not only required for the comfort/pleasure of your trek but also to improve safety factor.  Please have a look over these items in order to fully prepare and thoroughly enjoy the trekking. 

General Items:

Daypack, Rucksack, Sleeping bag, Duffel bag, Walking Poles, walking boots, sandals, Toiletries (Soaps, Toilet papers, Sanitizers, toothpaste, tooth brush, etc.)

Clothing Items:

Thermal underwear, Down jacket, Shorts, Trekking trousers, Towels, Woolen gloves, Gaiters, Fleece jacket or Pullover, Wind/water proof jacket, Raincoat, Warm socks, buff   

Sun-worn Items:

Sun hat, Sunglasses, Snow goggles, Sunscreen, Lip balm

Gadgets:

Headlamp, Flash light, Binoculars, Cameras (chargers and batteries),  

Liquid/Snacks:

Water bottle/bladder, Water purification Iodine tablets, Energy bars and snacks

Medical Essentials:

First Aid Kit 

Optional:

Altimeter, Compass, Binoculars, Books/magazines, GPS, Pocket knife, Candles (for lodges), Notebook with pencil/pen, etc 

Additional items for camping trek:

Tent, Stove and fuel, Utensils for cooking, eating and drinking, sleeping mattresses

Note: We can also provide sleeping bag, down jacket, duffel bag, walking poles, and First Aid Kit in case if you don’t have one. These items are inclusive of total package price. 

Client Reviews

Nafisa

United States

30th Jun, 2022

13 Day everest base camp trek   We just returned from a 13 day trek and really liked Nepal Environmental. We were already in nepal when we searched for a reliable company and honestly after showing up at several different agencies,   Address: New York City


Benoit Landry

Canada

20th Feb, 2024

Trek To Everest Base Camp What a wonderful experience to trek in those beautiful mountains with a guide as friendly as Bharat!! You gave me lifetime memories and one of the most enriching experience of my life. Thank you so much!


Francesro Balbo

Italy

20th Feb, 2024

Fantastic Trek Up To The Everest Base Camp I had a fantastic trek up to the Eveest Base Camp my trip was with a bit of travel due to ams. I didn't do enough accihatzaried. So the last few day fun me went difficult. Thanks to god the excellent guide Mr. Hari Lal Devkotawa next to me. He follows me and help me like an angel all the way Davin to Thukla from Gorakshep. Walking down far & Have 5 with that terrible headache was not nice but Hari bring and transport. My back-back canning dou... See more ble weight al the say dwon!!! Fantastic and well don to Hari. See less...


Lord Daniel & Lady Antony

United States

20th Feb, 2024

Top Of The World –Everest Base Camp Trek Our guide Hari “Harry” was a legend. He made our trip very enjoyable even though he cheats with cards. Everything went well and we highly recommend Harry as a guide  


Kristene Keeves

Australia

20th Feb, 2024

Everest Base Camp Trek Just completed a truly wounderful and most memorable experience to Everest Base Camp. Our guide Ramesh made our trip extra especial. Nepal Environmental Treks stood out as very professional. Our trek ran so smoothly and flexible as needed. We would highly recommend your company and we will treasure our memories forever.


Valami Porter

Australia

20th Feb, 2024

15 Days Trek To Everest Base Camp ( E.B.C ) Thank you all so much for a fantastic memorable trip one I will never forget. Our guide Ramesh and our two porters were fantastic support. To experience the beauty of the mountains in Nepal has truly wounderful. Thank you all.


Armita & Aflatoon

Canada

20th Feb, 2024

Everest Base Camp Trek Nava, Thank you for organizing our very memorable trip to Everest Base Camp. The views were breathtaking. Thanks to Ramesh our guide who kept us well entertained throughout the whole trek. We hope to see you again on another trek.


Martin Kvale

Norway

20th Feb, 2024

Everest Trek Dear Nava & Shailesh, Thank you very much for helping us realise this drawn at trekking to Mt. Everest Base Camp! I must say that I am very impressed with this organization and the people working in it. I hope to be able to come back and use your service again and will be recommending you to my friends. Cheers


Ahmet Ugar

Turkey

20th Feb, 2024

Everest Base Camp Trek We are very pleased to be in Nepal. We enjoyed very much our trip to Lukla to Everest Base Camp. We think your organization is successful. The guide and the porter (Raj and Gopal) are trustful persons. They are like our family. We find Nepal/Himalaya is also fantastic. We all happy to meet you and thank you very much. If you want to decide to come Turkey, we would like to hot you. 


Lena & Michael

Israel

20th Feb, 2024

It sure was unforgettable!  Just got back from EBC trek with Bharat who is the Best! The trek was not easy but it sure was unforgettable! I will recommend everyone to try! Thank you for the adventure!


Raul Sanchez

Spain

20th Feb, 2024

Trekking In Everest Base Camp Hello, This is Raul from Spain. I booked the Everest Base Camp trekking with Nepal Environmental and they have been very helpful organizing the trekking. Lhakpa Sherpa was very nice and paid attention to all of the trekking tips and tricks. Overall the response and attention of Nava and his team has been a key at maximum my holidaying Kathmandu. I look forward to see you soon. Thanks for your support


Rosa Quitadamo

Singapore

20th Feb, 2024

Everest Base Camp Trek, Nepal Thank you for putting together the trek of a life time for us! Shiva and Prem were fantastic always looked after us on the road. I hope to be able to take another trip with Environmental Treks, may be with my family. All the best!!!


Harnoor Dhaliwal

India

20th Feb, 2024

Wonderful Trekking To Everest Base Camp For Us Thanks Nava for putting together a wonderful trip for us. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. We could not have asked for a better guide than Shiva. He was wonderful and ensured that we achieved our goal of reaching the Everest Base Camp (EBC). I also want to thank you for your support and information our e-mail and skype. The help you provided really helped us calm down and ease our views. Thank you so much and we look forward to our next trip with... See more you.   See less...


Sean Van Antwers

South Africa

20th Feb, 2024

Everest Base Camp Trek Dear Nava, Shiwa, Harry & Mahesh ! My experience in Nepal has been one that I shall remember for the rest of my live. Mountains have always attracted me and Shiva made our trip memorable due to this constant attention!!! I wish you the best for the future and maw. This be the first of many encounters reliance,


Edward Scharfenberg

United States

20th Feb, 2024

Everest Base Camp Trek Trekking with Ramesh Paneru is an absolute delight. His knowledge of Khumbu's trail and peaks is both impressive and reassuring (other guides and porters regularly ask him the way). His nature is kind and generous (he sings and smiles and offers jokes and all jokes at just the right time). And he is as intent on sharing what he can of the Napali culture and politics with trekkers as he is with safety acclimatizing them on their way toward their destination. As for t... See more he trek itself, the views from Kala Patthar on a clear morning speak for themselves they are nothing short of brutally magnificient. As for Ramesh I recommend him with great enthusiasm and without reservation, and look forward to returning to Nepal to trek with him again.   See less...


Steven Harmsen

United States

20th Feb, 2024

Everest Base Camp The toughest part of the trip is getting your body used to "squatting". The up and down hiking, for me, was an opportunity to push my body and mental toughness. Sadly due to Monsoon season, I was unable to see Mt. Everest. On the other hand, the goal of the trip was not to see Everest rather to make it to Base Camp. In this regard our trip was very successful. Our guide introduced us to many people that shared plethora & stories of Everest ascents, adventures a... See more nd travels. K.B.(our guide) was strong, competent and very knowledgeable. He knew the exact heights of every mountain peaks pass and village along our trip. Furthermore he could estimate with tremendous accuracy, the distance and times to the next destination. An overall success and a great experience See less...


Keha Kaha – Ben Tuhakaraina

New Zealand

20th Feb, 2024

I Wish You’re A Very Happy And Peaceful Life Dear Ratna and Tenzing I would like to thank you for guiding me and Lee to E.B.C. You gave me the confidence to succeed in the whole trek with your never doubted leadership. I could not recommend you enough to all of my friends and family who will also have the confidence to do the trek after the fond stories I will have to share of our family trek. I wish you’re a very happy and peaceful life.


Elizabeth M. Kenny

United States

20th Feb, 2024

My Thoughts On The Company (American, Single Female Traveler) * Very organized - they had a variety of treks available and I'm able to put together for me in a day.  * Knowledgeable - When I asked about trekking and the difficulties of each trail they were able to answer my question to my satisfaction. Other companies were answer with vague replies or " no problem "  * Friendly - I spoke with the owner, Nava who was very reassuring about the safety of trekking alone ... See more with his company's guide. He understood English well and listened to my concerns. My thoughts about my guide.  * Dinesh - wonderful !  * Easy to get alone with  * Very Helpful  * Keen about Trekking  * Gentle natured  * Sociable  * Popular with the people who live along the trial  * Accommodating  * Able to problem - solve  * Good boundaries - which is very important as a female traveling alone !  * Likes to laugh I had a great time ! thank you See less...


Ruth Hofmann Claus Bunger

Chile

20th Feb, 2024

Another Trekking With Nepal Environmental Treks & Expedition Trekking to the Everest Base Camp was a wonderful experience. We enjoyed very much the landscape, nature and setting of the Himalaya as well as the people, their culture and religion. Thank you very much for your services, everything worked out very well and we had wonderful weather!! We hope to be back again in Nepal for another trekking with Nepal Environmental treks & Expedition.


Martin (Skipper) Nielsen & Henrik (Dan) Larestsen

United States

20th Feb, 2024

Beautiful Experience In The Himalayan Mountains Dear Nava, Jespi & Mohan Thank you for a beautiful experience in the Himalayan mountains on the route to Everest BC. We enjoyed the trip very much and was happy with all the service you provided. We have taken to heart the saying of Mohan "Come as clients, leave as friends !! We wish you all the best. Thanks for everything  


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