EBC Trek Overview

EBC trek is one of the finest treks in the world that centers on the world’s highest peak Mt. Everest (29,029 ft/ 8,848.68m). Mount Everest Base Camp trek will provide you with a natural thrill as it takes you through breathtaking high-altitude landscapes, esoteric Buddhist monasteries, traditional Sherpa villages, high-altitude flora and fauna, and snow-capped mountains. Climbing Mount Everest Base Camp is a milestone in mountaineering.
EBC Trek Highlights

  • World’s highest airport at Syangboche (3,780m / 12.402ft)
  • Chance to explore the culture and lifestyles of the local Sherpa people
  • The magnificent views of the world’s highest peak, 8,848.68m/29,029 ft.
  • Views of other peaks such as Mt. Lhotse(8,516m), Cho Oyu (8,201m) and Mt. Makalu (8,463m)
  • Explore Sagarmatha National Park
  • Prayer wheels, colorful flags, Mani stones, high suspension bridges
  • Wide range of flora and fauna
  • Ancient monastery in Tengboche (3,867m / 12,687ft)
  • Wildlife like musk deer, colorful pheasants, snow leopards, and Himalayan Tahrs
  • Highest glacier on Earth- Khumbu Glacier (4,900 m)
  • Amazing panoramic views from Kala Patthar (5,555m)

Benefits of EBC trek with us

  • Free pick up & drop off from airport to hotel and vice versa in a private vehicle.
  • Online trip briefing after booking confirmation
  • Oximeter for monitoring the blood oxygen saturation level at high altitudes. It detects early signs of impending altitude sickness and other potential health risks.
  • Medical Kits – that might be required in certain situations.
  • Easy booking and reservation system
  • Multi-channel communication (Email, WhatsApp, Facebook, WeChat, Viber, Skype, Zoom) 
  • 24/7 phone communication at +977- 98xxxxxxxx
  • Easy payment system. 
  • Arrangement of sleeping bags and down jackets if you do not have your own.
  • Free excess luggage storage at the Trekking store during the trek
  • Duffle bag for porters

 

DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION Kathmandu
DEPARTURE TIME Please arrive by 8:15 AM for a prompt departure at 8:30 AM.
RETURN TIME Approximately 6:30 PM.
WEAR Comfortable athletic clothing, hiking boots, hat, jacket and sunscreen.
INCLUDED
Domestic flight tickets (Kathmandu – Lukla – Kathmandu) and airport departure taxes

Total 13 nights (Six nights at Lukla, Phakding(2 Nights), and Namche (3 Nights), rooms with private attached bathroom. Seven nights in standard rooms at Tengboche (2Nights), Lobuche, Dingbuche (2 Nights), Gorakshep, and Pheriche)

All standard meals (13 lunches, 14 dinners, and 14 breakfasts) during the trek

Government licensed English-speaking trek leader. For more than 12 trekkers, 1 assistant guide.

Porter to help trekkers luggage. 2 trekkers will share 1 porter, Max weight limit for a porter- 18 kg (9 kg per trekker, weight limit). You can store non essential items in your hotel or at the store.

Covers guides’ and porters’ wages, their meals, insurance, lodging, transportation, flight, and other necessary equipment

Water purification tablets for safe drinking water

Sagarmatha National Park entry permit fee

Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality fees

Snacks (cookies) and seasonal fresh fruits every day

All government, local taxes, and official expenses

Assistance in arranging rescue operations in case of complicated health conditions (funded by travel insurance)

Souvenirs – company’s T-shirt & Cap

Trekking’s Appreciation Certificate after the successful trek

Farewell dinner at the end of the trek

NOT INCLUDED
International flight costs
Nepal Entry Visa Fees for multiple entries on arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport- (15 days – $25-30, 30 days- $40-50 and 90 days- $100-110)
Excess baggage charges (Limit is 9 kg per Person) on the trek
All accommodations and meals in Kathmandu, before and after the journey
Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu due to early arrival or late departure, or early return from the trek.
Personal expenses (shopping, snacks, boiled bottle water, hot (Tea/ Coffee) and cold drinks, hot shower, alcohol, Wi-Fi, telephone call, battery re-charge fee, extra porters, etc
Personal clothing and gear
Travel insurance that covers emergency high-altitude rescue and evacuation (compulsory)
Tips for guides and porters (recommended)
Additional costs incurred due to causes beyond our control, for example, landslides, weather conditions, itinerary modifications due to safety concerns, illness, change of government policies, strikes, etc.
All other costs and expenses not listed in the – What are included in my 14 Days EBC Tour Package?

 

 

1

Day-1: Flight from Kathmandu to Lukla

After our exciting and scenic 40 minutes flight, we will land at the Tenzing Hillary Airport at Lukla. Our journey to EBC, which begins from Lukla, will be very exciting, as it will be our 1st day of the trek. We will leave Lukla and trek through Chaurikharka village and descend to Dudhkoshi Ghat (2,530m / 8,300ft) until we reach Phakding. The trek today will be short and enjoyable as we will also be acclimatizing. We can spend our spare time visiting local monasteries (like Rimishung Monastery) and preparing ourselves for a long trek the next day. 

  • Overnight stay at Travel Lodge, room with attached bathroom
  • Included standard meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)
2

Day-2: Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar

We will wake up in the morning and continue trekking along the northern bank of the Dudh Koshi River while enjoying the majestic views and crossing many suspension bridges over the Dudh Koshi River, including the Hillary Suspension Bridge. As we move forward, we arrive at the Sagarmatha National Park check post, where we will have our permits registered and then climb up through the dense forests. From this forest, we will catch the first sight of Mt. Everest. Trekking further, we will arrive at Namche Bazaar- the gateway to Everest.
  • Overnight stay at Guest House (room with attached bathroom)
  • Included standard meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)
3

Day-3: Rest day and acclimatization at Namche Bazaar

It is time to acclimatize at Namche Bazaar itself. We recommend you to explore Namche Bazaar, as this town hosts numerous wifi-linked cafes and restaurants, souvenirs, and gear shops. We have several hiking options – such as visiting Hillary School, Sherpa settlement, Syangboche Airport, and yak farms. If you are passionate about Everest, you should not miss hiking up to Everest View Hotel, from where you can catch the breathtaking views of Mt. Everest.
  • Overnight stay at Guest House (room with attached bathroom)
  • Included standard meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)
4

Day-4: Trek from Namche to Tengboche/Deboche

This day we will leave Namche and head to Tengboche. The trail is full of ups and downs and passes through forests, making the trek challenging, but the views you get to enjoy are truly-rewarding. If you are lucky, you might also spot musk deer, pheasants, and Himalayan Thars. Near the end of the trek, you will find yourself descending to Phunki Thenga Village, but after leaving Phunki Thenga, you will be ascending continuously until you reach Tengboche. Tengboche looks like handcrafted natural beauty, which opens up the stunning views of Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam. This day also provides you the chance to see the biggest Buddhist monastery in the Khumbu Region – the Tengboche Monastery. We will be spending the night at Deboche.
  • Overnight stay at Hotel
  • Included standard meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)
5

Day-5: Trek from Tengboche to Dingboche

After breakfast, we will be heading to Dingboche. On the way, we will be passing many Chortens, mani walls, and several small villages – including Pangboche, from where you can enjoy the stunning views of Mt.Ama Dablam. Throughout the trek, you will be gaining altitude, and as you move nearer to Dingboche, you can see fields surrounded by stone walls to protect crops. In this hostile environment, the locals manage to grow barley, buckwheat, and potatoes this way. As the night falls, you will stay at Hotel Good Luck in Dingboche.
  • Overnight stay at Hotel
  • Included standard meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)
6

Day-6: Rest day and acclimatization at Dingboche

It is time for acclimatization, once more. By reaching Dingboche, we will have gained considerable altitude, and our body needs time to adjust to the thin air and high altitude. However, to remain busy, we will be walking up the ridge above Dingboche to get spectacular views of mountains – Ama Dablam, Island Peak, Cho Oyu, & Makalu.
  • Overnight stay at Hotel Good Luck
  • Included standard meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)
7

Day-7: Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche

The trek to Lobuche will start on the trail that leads to a short uphill near the ridge above Pheriche Village. You will soon find yourself moving alongside the Khumbu Glacier as the hike takes you higher to the Thukla Hills. At the Thukla Hills, you will see the memorial statues of climbers who passed away in this region. Continuing our trek forward, we reach Lobuche, our destination for that day.

  • Overnight stay at Hotel
  • Included standard meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)
8

Day-8: Trek from Lobuche to EBC and back to Gorak Shep

This is an extraordinary day as we will be summiting Base Camp. At first, we will be trekking through the lateral moraine of the Khumbu Glacier and arrive at the beautiful Gorak Shep Village – a village surrounded by snow-capped mountains. We leave our belongings at Gorak Shep and hike up to the Base Camp. This is the closest you can ever get to the highest mountain in the world. You will savor the incredible views from EBC, take pictures of the surroundings, reflect on the memories and your achievements, and then head back to Gorak Shep. Along the way, you will also see the highest glacier in the world – the Khumbu Glacier.

  • Overnight at Lodge at Gorak Shep
  • Included standard meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)
9

Day-9: Hike to Kala Patthar viewpoint, trek to Gorak Shep then to Pheriche

We will be waking early in the morning at Gorak Shep and hiking to Kala Patthar to view the sunrise at Mt. Everest and other peaks. Believe us – you have never seen anything as awe-inspiring as the early sunshine covering Mt. Everest anywhere else. After spending some time at the viewpoint, we will trek back to Gorak Shep for breakfast. We will rest for a bit and start our trek to Pheriche, our destination for the day.

  • Overnight at Hotel
  • Included standard meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)
10

Day-10: Trek from Pheriche to Tengboch

After a good night’s sleep at Pheriche, we wake up early in the morning, have breakfast, and then trek down towards Tengboche. Our way passes through the rhododendron forests across the Imja Khola bridge, through the juniper forest, and finally to Tengboche, where we will be spending our night.

  • Overnight at Hotel
  • Included standard meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)
11

Day-11: Trek from Tengboche to Namche Bazaar

After finishing breakfast at Tengboche early in the morning, we head back to Namche Bazaar. The trail takes us through forests full of high-altitude wildlife like pheasants, musk deer, mountain goats, and even snow leopards. Along your path, you will also see numerous prayer flags, chortens, the backside of Lhotse, and Mt. Everest. After arriving at Namche Bazaar, we will head to our lodges and rest as the trek for this day is over.

  • Overnight stay at Guest House (room with attached bathroom)
  • Included standard meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)
12

Day-12: Trek from Namche Bazaar to Phakding

Today’s trek will be a short one as we head to Phakding, following the banks of the Dudh Koshi River and crossing many suspension bridges that lie on the way. After passing through several forests and small villages, we will finally reach Phakding. We will stay at Phakding for the night.

  • Overnight stay at Travel Lodge
  • Included standard meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)
13

Day-13: Trek from Phakding to Lukla

Yet another short trek day that also marks the end of our trekking. We start by making a return down the Dudh Koshi valley. The route is mostly gentle uphill up to Kusum Stream, but before reaching Lukla, the trail heads steeply up to the west and takes us to Toktok. From here, the views will be entirely different, and we will spend some time savoring those views. We will continue until we reach Lukla. This will be our last day of trekking, and we will be resting at Lukla at night

  • Overnight stay at Hotel
  • Included standard meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)
14

Day-14: Fly back to Kathmandu from Lukla

This is the last of your trek; after having breakfast, you will be flying back to Kathmandu. The 40-minute flight back to Kathmandu will indeed be a relaxing one. It will provide you some time to appreciate your achievement and fall back on your memories. After arriving in Kathmandu, we will head to our hotels respectively. How you spend the rest of the day is entirely up to you.

Our Trekking will be organizing a farewell dinner on this day. You will also be receiving successful trek certificates. It would also serve as an opportunity to let to know what you loved about the trek, what you hated, and how the experience could have been richer.

  • Included standard meal (Breakfast)

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Tour Reviews

5.00 based on 1 review
August 21, 2015

I had a wonderful time during the trip. The guide was informative, friendly and attentive to our entire group! I definitely plan to be a returning customer and recommend this to my friends and family!

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