Everest Base Camp

Overview

The monumental Everest (Sagarmatha in Nepali) is the tallest mountain in the whole world. This colossal mountain, the literal top of the world is 8,848 meters. In this Everest Base Camp trek, not only you get to see the gorgeous mountain, you actually go up to its base camp, where mountaineers begin the climb of the mountain. The trek will be 14 days long, and will be tiring and arduous. However, it will all be worth the wait when you reach your destination at the foot of Mt. Everest. During the trek, you will witness 4 of the 10 tallest mountains in the world! Along with Mt Everest, you can see Cho Oyu, Lhotse, and Makalu as well. You will have an experience of a lifetime in this epic mountainous adventure!

Your arrival will be addressed by one of our agents at the airport who will pick you up and drop you off to your hotel. The next day, we will be flying to Lukla for the trek. The flight will be around 45 minutes. After we reach Lukla, our trek will officially commence. From there, on the same day, we walk for around 4-5 hours and reach Phakding for an overnight stay. From there, we will travel for about 7 days into the mountainous nature to reach the Everest Base Camp. Around 4 days after that, we will reach back to the city.

Outline Itinerary

Day 1 Arrival

Day 2 Flight to Lukla and commence the hike

Day 3 Phakding to Namche Bazar

Day 4 Thyangboche

Day 5 Thyangboche to Dingboche

Day 6 Lobuche

Day 7 Everest Base Camp via Gorak Shep

Day 8 Descend to Pheriche

Day 9 Trek back to Namche Bazar

Day 10 Back to Lukla

Day 11 Flight back to Kathmandu

Day 12 Departure

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrival
We will gracefully welcome and address you on your arrival at the airport. We will take you to your hotel, and help with the check-in formalities. After taking some rest, we meet for a welcome dinner by us where we will brief you about the trek.

Day 2 Flight to Lukla and commence the hike
The next day, we catch an early flight to Lukla which will take about 45 minutes. Then, we have breakfast there. After breakfast is done, the trek officially begins! We will walk for about 4 hours to a place called Phakding. The place is a lovely little village with many shrines and monks. We will spend the night there at a cozy lodge.

Day 3 Phakding to Namche Bazar
The third day of the tour, we will hike for about 6 hours to reach Namche Bazar. This place is considered as the gateway to Mount Everest, and is gorgeous in its own. With splendid suspension bridges over the river valley, milky waters of the Dudh Kosi River, thick rhododendron, magnolia and fir tree forests, this place is sure to mesmerize. We spend the night here.

Day 4 Thyangboche
After an amazing night at Namche Bazar, we travel further up towards our destination. After walking for another 5 hours with amazing scenery of mountains right up ahead, we reach Thyangboche. The village is a traditional buddhist village with monasteries and amazing views. We will spend the night there with the locals.

Day 5 Thyangboche to Dingboche
The fifth day, to no surprise, is more hike towards the base camp. On this day, we travel further for about 5 hours to reach the beautiful village of Dingboche. The place is famous for amazing locals who will treat us nicely with amazing hospitality. Along with that we get to view some amazing mountains as well. We spend the night here as well at a cozy local lodge.

Day 6 Lobuche
The scenic sunrise and mesmerizing views will revitalize and rejuvenate to walk further. This day, we will walk for another 5-6 hours to reach Lobuche. At this point, we are very close to the mountain range and we can see the mountains up close and personal. Lobuche will be our stay for the night.

Day 7 Everest Base Camp via Gorak Shep
The seventh day is the day we reach our destination. After an arduous walking for 8 hours, we finally reach the Everest Base Camp. Although the path was long and hard, it will all feel worth it after reaching here. The views, the surroundings, the very air you breath will feel amazing and revitalizing. All your tiredness will go away once you get to see what the place has to offer. We will camp the night at the base camp.

Day 8 Descend to Pheriche
After the amazing morning at the foot of the tallest mountain in the world, we descend towards the city. The downhill trek of about 7 hours will take us to Pheriche. The village is gorgeous with rich culture. We will be staying there for the night.

Day 9 Trek back to Namche Bazar
The next day we will continue our return further down towards the city. We descend back to Namche Bazar today. The descent will be refreshing as we will have amazing views to keep us company.

Day 10 Back to Lukla
The descent continues, as we return to Lukla after walking for about 6 hours. There, we rest for the night.

Day 11 Flight back to Kathmandu
The eleventh day will mark our return to the capital city. After reaching there, you can catch up to some last minute sightseeing, or go shopping. We will take you for a celebratory dinner that day as a farewell.

Day 12 Departure
The final day of the amazing adventure, we will help you with the check out formalities and drop you off to the airport with a heavy heart.

Date & Cost

Trips Dates	Trip Cost	Trip Status

What's Included

Included In The Cost

- Airport pickups and drops in a private vehicle
- 3-star hotel accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara with breakfast
- Teahouse accommodation during the trek
- All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the trek
- Welcome and farewell dinners
- All ground transportation on a comfortable private vehicle as per the itinerary
- Domestic flights (Kathmandu-Pokhara-Kathmandu)
- An experienced, government-licensed trek leader and assistant trek leader (4 trekkers: 1 assistant guide)
- Porter service (2 trekkers: 1 porter)
- Staff costs including their salary, insurance, equipment, food and accommodation
- Agency’s trekking bag/duffel bag, t-shirt and trekking map are yours to take
- All necessary paperwork and trekking permits (ACAP, TIMS)
- Medical kit (carried by your trek leader)
- All government and local taxes

Not Included In The Cost

- Nepalese visa fee
- International airfare to and from Kathmandu
- Excess baggage charges
- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu and/or Pokhara
- Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara in case of early arrival, late departure, and early return from the mountain(due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary
- Travel and rescue insurance
- Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower, etc.)
- Tips for guide(s), porter(s) and driver(s)

Equipments

Important documents and items
- Valid passport, 2 extra passport size photos, airline tickets
- Separate photocopies of passport, visa form (easily obtained at Kathmandu airport), proof of insurance
- Dollars, pounds or Euros in cash to pay for Nepalese visa at Kathmandu airport, for gratuities, snacks, and to purchase your own drinks and gifts
- Credit cards, Bank/ATM/Cash machine cards for withdrawing funds from cash machines (bring a photocopy of your cards), traveler’s checks, etc.
Head
- Bandana or head scarf, also useful for dusty and windy conditions
- Warm hat that covers your ears (wool or synthetic)
- Headlamp with extra batteries
- Sunglasses with UV protection
- Prescription sunglasses (if required)
Upper Body
- Polypropylene shirts (1 half sleeve and 2 long sleeves)
- Light and expedition weight thermal tops
- Fleece wind-stopper jacket or pullover
- Waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell jacket
- Down vest and/or jacket
- Gore-Tex jacket with hood, waterproof and breathable
Hands
- 1 pair of lightweight poly-liner gloves.
- 1 pair of lightweight wool or fleece gloves
- 1 pair of mittens, consists of 1 Gore-Tex over mitt matched with a very warm polar-fleece mitt liner (seasonal)
Lower Body
- Non-cotton underwear briefs
- 1 pair of Hiking shorts
- 1 pair of Hiking trousers
- 1 pair of lightweight thermal bottoms (seasonal)
- 1 pair of fleece or woolen trousers
- 1 pair of waterproof shell pants, breathable fabric
Feet
- 1 pair of trainers or running shoes and/or sandals
- Cotton socks (optional)
- Gaiters (winter only), optional, “low” ankle high version
- 2 pairs of thin, lightweight inner socks
- 2 pairs of heavy poly or wool socks
- 1 pair of Hiking boots with spare laces (sturdy soles, water resistant, ankle support, “broken in”)
Sleeping
- 1 sleeping bag (good to -10 degrees C or 14 degrees F)*
- Fleece sleeping bag liner (optional)
Rucksack and Travel Bags
- 1 medium rucksack (50-70 liters/3000-4500 cubic inches, can be used for an airplane carryon)
- 1 large duffel bag *
- A small daypack/backpack for carrying your valuables, should have good shoulder padding
- Small padlocks for duffel-kit bags
- 2 large waterproof rucksack covers (optional)
Medical
- Small, personal first-aid kit. (simple and light)
- Aspirin, first-aid tape, and plasters (Band-Aids)
- 1 skin-blister repair kit
- Anti-diarrhea pills
- Anti-headache pills
- Cough and/or cold medicine
- Anti-altitude sickness pills: Diamox or Acetylzolamide
- Stomach antibiotic: Ciprofloxacin, etc. Do not bring sleeping pills as they are a respiratory depressant.
- Water purification tablets or water filter
- 1 set of earplugs
- Extra pair of prescription glasses, contact lens supplies
Practical Items
- 1 small roll of repair tape, 1 sewing-repair kit
- 1 cigarette lighter, 1 small box of matches
- 1 compass or GPS(optional)
- 1 alarm clock/watch
- camera with extra cards and batteries
- large Ziplocs
- 2 water bottles (1 liter each)
- 1 small folding knife
- Binoculars (optional)
Toiletries
- Nail clippers
- Face and body moisturizer
- Anti UV sun block cream
- Female hygiene products
- Small mirror
- 1 medium-sized quick drying towel
- Toothbrush/paste (preferably biodegradable)
- Multi-purpose soap (preferably biodegradable)
- Deodorants
Personal Hygiene
- Wet wipes (baby wipes)
- Anti-bacterial hand wash
Extras/Luxuries
- Voltage converter (from 220 to 110)
- Plug adapter (2 round pegs to 2 flat pegs)
- Lightweight pillow case (in case your teahouses provide you with pillows) or use your own stuff as a pillow
- Reading book
- Trail map*
- Journal and pen
- Travel game i.e. chess, backgammon, scrabble, playing cards (to help you pass the time at teahouses and/or camps)
- 1 modest swim suit
- Binoculars (optional)

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Max-Altitude: 5,200 meters
Destination: Everest Base Camp
Arrival on: Kathmandu
Departure from: Kathmandu
Meals: Authentic Nepali cuisine, common international cuisines like Indian, Italian, Continental
Accommodation: 3-star hotel in the city; teahouses and lodges during the trek