Nepal is a special country surrounded by wonders of nature and splendors of culture, enveloped by the grandeurs of mountains. The trek that truly captures this essence of Nepal is The Everest Base Camp Trek (5545m). The EBC trek is what a lot of people dream to conquer once in their life. To leave footprints at the base camp of the world’s tallest mountain is a great ambition and an even greater holiday plan. Together with the brave Sherpa people and their culture, experience what our Sagarmatha has to offer.
During the trek, you will be able to see magnificent Himalayan ranges (Ama Dablam, Lhotse, etc.), explore the flora and fauna in Sagarmatha National Park, and witness moving glacier in the Khumbu region. The journey offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to immerse oneself in local culture while also witnessing breathtaking scenery. It’s an adventure that tests your limits while rewarding you with a sense of awe, resilience, and connection to nature that few other adventures can provide. Trekking to Everest Base Camp is an absolute must for any adventurer looking for a life-changing and unforgettable experience.
Trip Highlights
- Relish the mountain flight journey from Kathmandu to Lukla
- View of two of the 14 mountains over 8000m (Mt. Everest - 8,848m and Lhotse - 8,516m)
- Journey to the foots of the highest mountain in the world (Mt Everest - 8848m)
- Trek along the highest human settlements of Khumbu and walk through the Sagarmatha National Park
- Visit the world's highest city of Namche Bazaar and other establishments in the region
- Get an opportunity to climb the Kalapathar viewpoint (5,545m)
- Meet the brave Sherpas dubbed the "snow leopards" of the Himalayas
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Services
Services Included in the Package
- Pickup/drop off from airport
- Transportation via Tourist coach bus or Jeep
- A professional guide
- Accommodation in twin sharing basis (Extra fares for private accommodations)
- Daily breakfast package during trip
- A trek map
- First aid kit and Emergency evacuation arrangements
- Government taxes
- Round trip flight costs for guide
- Domestic flight costs to Lukla
- Service charges and fees
- Necessary Conservation permits
- Equipment and Insurance for guide
- Accommodation, meals & daily allowance for guide
Services Excluded in the Package
- All lunch and dinner meals during trek
- All drinks (Hot/cold/bottled) during the trek
- Recharge cost of electronic devices during the trek
- Hot shower cost
- Personal expenses
- Travel/ Medical Insurance
- Emergency evacuation cost
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Risk and Liability
We endeavor to always make your experience smooth and pleasant. However, the EBC trek involves trekking along steep mountain ranges in harsh physical and environmental conditions. Hence there is always a risk.
Therefore, Adventure Speed shall not be responsible for any changes in the itineraries due to unavoidable circumstances and natural disasters such as landslide, road blockage, flood, snowing, cancellation of flight and delay, or any type of sickness including altitude sickness.
What to Expect:
The Everest Base Camp trek is a challenging trek that requires prior trekking/hiking experience. During the course of the trek, we will trek on an average of 6 hours per day on moderate to steep grades, at varied elevations.
We will also take some “rest days” with optional hikes to properly acclimatize. Your Trek guide will set a suitable pace to minimize the risk of altitude issues, and porters will transport your gear for you. Please tell us in advance if you are under medication or under the supervision of doctors.
Alternative routes to this area
The Everest Area trekking offers several routes. One can trek from a week to multiple weeks in the Everest region. Some popular trekking routes are the Everest Base camp trek, Gokyo lake/Gokyo Ri trek, Everest Base camp trek and Gokyo Lake via Chola, Everest Three Passes trek. You can combine the trip with peak climbing as well. We can also customize your trip according to your time availability, budget and interest.
Flight Delays to Lukla
The weather in Lukla is highly unpredictable. The small airstrip, located on top of a hill with mountains surrounding it is widely known for its terrible weather, which impacts flight schedules frequently. The flights, in such circumstances may likely be delayed or even canceled in worst cases.
In peak season, flights to Lukla are operated from Ramechhap instead of Kathmandu. In this case, we need to drive to Ramechhap a day earlier to check in for an early flight to Lukla because it is a 4 to 5 hour drive to Ramechhap from Kathmandu.
Guide & Permit
Our guides are skilled and experienced for even the harshest situations. We provide you with Sherpa guides from the Everest region for the trek as they are more familiar with the geography, culture and people in that region.
Our staffs are insured, well equipped and well paid. For Everest, TIMS (Trekkers Information Management System) and National Park permits are required, which is applied through registered trekking agencies like “Adventure Speed.”
Accommodation and Food
Generally, we stay in Trekkers lodges/guest houses that facilitate a twin bedroom with shared bath/toilet. Sometime room with private bath also available. In Some places, luxurious resort and hotel are available. If you want to experience Himalayan luxury stay you can pay additional and stay. Regarding the food we recommend you try the local food that the lodges provide since they are cooked perfectly and are nutritious.
Note: To get to these areas, meat products must be flown in, transported by porters, or brought on the backs of yaks and donkeys. For this reason, at least above Namche Bazaar, don’t expect meat and meat products to be fresh. To prevent getting sick on the trek, we advise all of our clients to avoid eating meat. And keep in mind that the higher you go, the more expensive meat products become! Rather, it is a wise move to bring your own canned meat from Namche Bazaar.
Pickup from airport during arrival
Our team offers the service of picking you up from the international airport in Kathmandu when you arrive in Nepal after you have booked your trip with us. Our team will contact you via email, phone or text after your booking, and after sharing details, our team will pick you up at the airport and transfer you to your hotel upon arrival.
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FAQs
Everest Base Camp Trek is a relatively expensive trek. The trek requires flying in and out in a domestic plane which already costs you a few hundred dollars. Moreover, the trek takes place in the remote mountains, so basic items like groceries and other goods, should be exported like soap, snacks, etc. need to be exported from other cities. This makes them cost much more than their usual price. So in short, it is an expensive trek but truth be told, the trek is worth every penny.
In short, Everest Base Camp Trek requires a lot of preparation and there is no fixed cost for the trek because it varies according to the trekking companies. Likewise, make sure what is offered and not offered at the given price.
Travel insurance is costly, but it is extremely necessary. Many clients ask us, “Why should we purchase travel insurance?” And as experts, we should inform you that a travel insurance is necessary for treks in Everest Base Camp and generally most of the Himalayas, as it covers extra expenses incurred during the trek (Emergency helicopter evacuation in case you get mountain sickness and also the cancellation charge if you are unable to trek on the planned date.) But remember that you have to have valid reasons to claim the insurance.
Furthermore, without a travel insurance, you are not eligible to do the EBC trek. It is a necessary document when trekking in Nepal. Also please note that when you are purchasing your travel insurance, make sure it covers an altitude clearance of upto 6000m.
Walking for a long period of time at high altitudes carrying heavy loads is not an easy task to do. But it is completely attainable with prior training and exercise. Unlike other trekking routes of Nepal, Everest Base Camp trek already begins from a high altitude of 2850m/9350ft above sea level. Thus, it is very necessary to be able to cope with the elevation gain. You will also need to reach up to an elevation of 5632m/18477 feet (Everest Base Camp) which is very high. That is why we do not recommend EBC to amateur trekkers.
All in all, physical fitness is very important to be able to do the Everest Base Camp trek. Some articles might say the EBC trek is easy, but we suggest you not blindly follow them. If you meet someone who has done the Everest Base Camp trek, make sure you receive some exercise tips from them. Before opting for the trek, you need to mainly check your age and fitness.
EBC trek is one of the popular trekking destinations in Nepal. You can hence have options of luxury while on some parts of the trek. Luxury Mountain lodges are available in Lukla, Phakding, and Namche, which come with attached bathrooms with hot running water all the time, with other amenities. But primarily, at higher altitudes, we do not have hotels, we have teahouses, lodges, and guesthouses. But these accommodations provide you with the same services as hotels, and they are considered even more hospitable.
If you are a fit and avid trekker, you can complete the trek in less than 12 days which is the standard number of days to complete the trek. However, reducing the number below 12 days is not advisable because when you suddenly gain great altitude then it will impact your health and causes altitude sickness which can lead to a life-threatening situation. Also, to be able to finish the trek in 12 days, trekkers should be able to walk for 5 to 6 hours daily. However, the recommended days for the Everest Base Camp trek is 16 days. In 16 days, one can properly acclimatize and complete the trek smoothly.
This is one of the most frequently asked question from our visitors. Trekkers can purchase hot/cold water at teahouses found along the way after paying some fees. Also, another alternative to get water on the EBC trail is to bring your own water sterilizing tablet and bottle. Fill the water bottle from springs or public taps found along trails and use the purification tablets to sterilize the water.
You can get all sorts of food while on the trek. You will find some of the cutest cafes and restaurants along your trek. Teahouses provide a menu to its guests where you can find a variety of local and foreign cuisines.
Also. if you have any dietary restrictions like vegan foods and gluten-free meals, then you need not worry because the teahouses will prepare food according to your preference. Nonetheless, we suggest all the trekkers “to be veg” during the trek to avoid indigestion/food poisoning, as it is quite difficult to digest non-veg meals when you are at higher altitudes.
The weight limit for Lukla flight is 15 kg per person including the handbag. So we shall ask you to pack the bags very carefully and effectively only with the necessary things.
As per the statistics, the EBC is most visited during spring and autumn season and is least visited during summer/monsoon season and winter season due to obvious reasons. But it all depends on people and their preferences as each season provides a whole new outlook to the surroundings leading to the trek.
For instance, during the spring season (March-May), the trek will be done it a clear and moderate weather, so it may be the best time to do the trek. Likewise, the autumn season (September- November) is also a good time because you will be greeted with stunning mountain views.
However, if you want to avoid the crowd and do not mind the monsoon weather and mushy trail and frequent encounter with the leeches, then summer might also be ideal for you to do the EBC trek. Similarly, if you have a high resistance told cold and love the snow, then winter season might be for you.
For beginners viewing the EBC trek as the beginning of a moderate/strenuous trek though, we recommend doing the trek during the spring and autumn season for the best experience.
Trekking is all about having the right kinds of gears, equipment and clothes necessary for trekking. And while packing one should also consider the season in which they are undertaking the trek, as one should pack according to the weather conditions.
For clothing, trekking pants, hiking shorts, a down jacket, thermal socks, lots of underwear, hiking boots, camp shoes and sweatshirts are amongst the basic necessities. For your trekking gear, a resilient bag for carrying gear via porters, a trekking bag for you to carry (40L), trekking towels, water filters, trekking poles and sunglasses are recommended.
Please click the given link for the list of trekking equipment required for your trek to Everest Base Camp
For flights to operate, the weather needs to be clear. Until and unless the weather is clear, the airline does not operate its flights. As the weather in Lukla is unpredictable, if the flights get delayed or cancelled, there are other alternatives. For instance, you can take a helicopter to Lukla on a sharing basis by making an extra payment. That is why we suggest our clients to always put an extra day in their trekking timeline if possible.
Yes. You can charge your electronic devices during the Everest Base Camp trek. You can easily find electricity on most of the lower parts of the trek. But as you move higher, electricity is supplied through solar panels, so you may not always have access to electricity. That is why when you reach higher altitudes, expect to pay a small amount of fee per hour to charge your electrical devices.
You can get good cell reception and internet services while on the trek. We hence recommend trekkers to purchase Nepalese Sim cards to make calls. There are also good WIFI facilities across the Everest base camp trail thus you can get in touch with your family every day. However, to use internet services, you may have to pay extra fees.
We can arrange private rooms for you in Kathmandu. During the trek, it may be possible to get private rooms without extra cost in some villages, and we always do our best to arrange it for our clients. However, during trekking season (Spring/Autumn) there is a great influx of trekkers. And as there is a limited amount of lodging available in some of the villages, it is generally impossible to arrange private rooms.
This is the case even if you’re willing to pay extra since the tea house owners will not give out private rooms if it means someone else goes without a room.
Yes we have regular group departure. Please join our group.