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Everest Base Camp trek is not just a trek, it is a lifetime experience trekking in Himalayan valley, with a closed up view of the world highest majestic Himalayas, including Mt. Everest- highest mountain in the world, and insight of the legendary sherpa peoples, their culture and traditions.
On this 14 days itinerary, we will actually be walking the Everest Base Camp trail for 11 days, covering the distance of approx.130 km. Out of 11 days, 8 days of walking are going up at a slow pace, and 3 days of walking will be walking back to Lukla at a quicker pace.
Highlight of Everest Base Camp Trek
Every day the trek to Everest Base Camp highlights itself as you will be walking in the amazing nature, and wonderful landscapes and in incredible Himalayan valleys. Fly to Lukla is the first highlight of your trek as it is a trans Himalayan flight over the green valleys and high mountain range. Lukla flight is recognized as one of the most famous adventure flights in the world. Lukla & Namche are the incredible sherpa villages with their richest culture, traditions and buddhist monasteries. Namche is the gateway to Mt. Everest, and provides last minute opportunity to shop for anything that you have missed to bring for your high altitude trek and climb. Tengboche is a small hill top with Tengboche Monastery which is one of the biggest Buddhist Monastery in Khumbu region. Ama Dablam view is spectacular from here. Landscape view ranging from the little top of Mt. Everest to Imja valley is incredible.
Dingboche Valley is a great sherpa village in the Imja valley which offers a spectacular panorama of the valleys, Island Peak and other mighty Himalayas. Lobuche & Gorekshep are small but great places in the valley facilitating trekkers to stay in safe local guest houses and lodges for overnight stay at high altitude trekking in Everest Base Camp.
Everest Base Camp is in Khumbu Glacier, and it is a great place to be. Everest Base Camp has incredible views of glacier valley, ice section and view of snow capped mountains of this region. Everest Base Camp is a campsite for mountain climbers including Mt. Everest with all the logistic support camps and emergency facilities entirely to their expeditions period. Kalapathar is top of the hill at an altitude of 5545m, the highest altitude walk of your trek to Everest Base Camp that offers a towering view of Mt. Everest (8848 m), and 360 degree panoramic views of all the Khumbu region mountains. Kalapathar is the best place for sunrise/sunset views of the majestic Himalayas.
Is Everest Base Camp Trek doable for everyone? Why is the EBC Trek Tough?
Everest Base Camp Trek is doable for all the trekkers who have excellent health conditions and are physically in shape. High altitude walking and thin air makes Everest Base Camp trek tough. At higher altitude, dry wind, dust and low humidity could ache your throat, and you may be coughing continuously which will make your trek even more difficult. So, be safe from cold and cough! However if you are an active person, do gym regularly and do outdoor sports such as cycling, swimming, running or hiking in hills often, and are trained yourself prior to coming to this trek, you may find this trek relatively easy but not everyone, not always.
Training for EBC Trek?
For a safe and comfortable trek, you should train yourself properly and prepare for a minimum of 3 to 4 months prior to your Everest Base Camp trek departure. If possible, go to the gym often, walk on an incline on the treadmill, do squats to build up strength in your legs. Go for long hikes or walks, and do outdoor sports such as cycling, swimming etc. Even at your work, take a stairs walk rather than using an elevator.
During Trek Days: Walk slow and steady at your own pace. Drink enough water to keep yourself hydrated. Make sure that you have a good sleep, and you are eating properly. Listen to your guide, and follow his advice for altitude trek safety.
How is this itinerary planned?
Trekking in altitude has no safe shortcuts. You have to be at altitude, take time to acclimatize, and adjust yourself in the local weather and environment to have safe and pleasant trekking in mountains. Thus, at this trek to Everest Base Camp, we take you slow and steady at your pace. We trek about 5 to 6 hours every day. Even on day walks, we walk slowly, and take enough breaks. Two important days of acclimatization are planned during Everest Base Camp Trek days. First acclimatization day is at Namche Bazaar at 3400m, allowing our body to acclimatize and adjust the altitude, and second day of acclimatization day is planned in Dingboche at 4410m for final trek acclimatization. With these two days of acclimatization days, your trek to Everest Base Camp will be on the safe side.
A Note On Lukla Flight: Due to air traffic congestion at Kathmandu International Airport, the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has decided to operate Lukla flights to and from Manthali Airport in Ramechhap during major trekking seasons. This decision was made in March 2029. We will facilitate direct booking for your Lukla flight from Kathmandu.
However, if airlines redirect Lukla flights from Ramechhap, your flight will be rescheduled accordingly. Ramechhap is located about 130 km northeast of Kathmandu and takes approximately 4 hours to reach by road. Since the Lukla flight is scheduled in the morning, we will depart for this drive around 3:00 am to 3:30 am from our hotel in Kathmandu. Classic Vacations Nepal will organize a private transfer to and from Kathmandu to Ramechhap for the Lukla flight.
On your arrival in Kathmandu international airport, Classic Vacations Nepal officers greet you, and transfer to your trip hotel in Kathmandu. If you arrive in the morning, you will have a free afternoon to relax.
On your arrival in Kathmandu international airport, Classic Vacations Nepal officers greet you, and transfer to your trip hotel in Kathmandu. If you arrive in the morning, you will have a free afternoon to relax.
Evening, we will have a meeting, trek briefing and discussion. You will have an introduction to your trek guide. Followed by a welcome dinner at a typical Nepalese restaurant, eating local food and enjoying cultural preference, you will be back to the hotel.
Ramada Encore Thamel or Hotel Barahi Kathmandu (4 star)
Welcome Dinner
Morning, breakfast at a hotel in Kathmandu, then transfer to the airport to fly to Lukla. As the flight to Lukla is a weather dependent flight, and weather gets nice and clear in the morning, thus our flight is planned in the early morning, but can be delayed sometimes. This flight is an incredible scenic flight in the mountain region for 30 min.
Morning, breakfast at a hotel in Kathmandu, then transfer to the airport to fly to Lukla. As the flight to Lukla is a weather dependent flight, and weather gets nice and clear in the morning, thus our flight is planned in the early morning, but can be delayed sometimes. This flight is an incredible scenic flight in the mountain region for 30 min.
At Lukla, you will have a short tea break, meet your sherpa porter and support team, then the trek starts. First few hours of walking is easy and gradual downhill through the green valley, natural hillside following Dudh Koshi River valley. You will be walking through typical sherpa villages of Chaurikharka, Chheplung & Ghat. From Ghat, the trail to Phakding is gradual uphill but wonderful walking in landscape and natural valleys. Today, you will be crossing several suspension bridges along the way. Today is the first day of your walk on Everest/ Khumbu region so the trek is short and leisure time is planned in Phakding for acclimatization.
Hotel Azilla or similar Mt. Lodge in Phakding
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Seasonal Fruits & Tea/Coffee
Trail from Phakding is gradual up through the forested hill following the river bank of Dudh Koshi River valley. On reaching Manjo, we will check into Sagarmatha National Park, get our Everest Trek permit, then continue the easy but scenic trail walking to jorsale. We will have lunch break at Jorsale.
Trail from Phakding is gradual up through the forested hill following the river bank of Dudh Koshi River valley. On reaching Manjo, we will check into Sagarmatha National Park, get our Everest Trek permit, then continue the easy but scenic trail walking to jorsale. We will have lunch break at Jorsale.
From Jorsale, across the long suspension bridge at the river, then continue a gradual uphill walk to Hilary Suspension bridge. After crossing the Hilary bridge, the trail goes step up to the hill. Now, we will be walking up a forested hill, uphill and uphill.
You will have the first view of Mt. Everest from halfway up the hill walk to Namche. Within about a 2 hour and 30 min uphill walk, you will reach Namche Bazaar. Today, you have almost 800 m of altitude gain.
Camp De Base Hotel or similar (Attached Bathroom/ Hot Shower)
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Tea/Coffee & Seasonal Fruits
Today is our first acclimatization day at Namche Bazaar. To give extra time to adjust altitude and low level of oxygen to your body, Namche acclimatization day is important. Namche at an altitude of 3440m is the perfect altitude for acclimatization prior to high altitude trek.
Today is our first acclimatization day at Namche Bazaar. To give extra time to adjust altitude and low level of oxygen to your body, Namche acclimatization day is important. Namche at an altitude of 3440m is the perfect altitude for acclimatization prior to high altitude trek.
This morning, after breakfast at the lodge, we will hike to Everest View Hotel (3800m)- highest altitude hotel in the world, which takes about 1 hour and 30 min uphill walk. Mt. Everest view, and 360 degree views of the mountain peaks are spectacular from Everest View Hotel. We will take a tea break at this great place and enjoy the mountain views and explore the surroundings before heading back to Namche.
Afternoon, we will stroll in Namche market, visit Namche museum etc. Namche Bazaar is a famous village in Everest region, the gateway to Everest treks. It has a local market, trekking equipment shops, souvenir shops, bars, pools, coffee and bakery etc. Overnight in Namche.
Camp De Base Hotel (Attached Bathroom/ Hot Shower) or Similar Lodge
Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner Tea/Coffee & Seasonal Fruits
Walking to Tengboche is incredible with Himalayan valley views, spectacular views of Ama Dablam, Thamserku and other mighty snow capped mountains.
Walking to Tengboche is incredible with Himalayan valley views, spectacular views of Ama Dablam, Thamserku and other mighty snow capped mountains. First half of the trail is pleasant walking along the mountain side, then downhill to the river valley at Phunke Tenga. Trek from Phunke Tenga to Tengboche is completely uphill in a deep rhododendron and pine forested hill which is a great walk in forest and nature.
Tengboche is famous for its towering view of Ama Dablam, landscapes views and Tengboche Monastery, which is the biggest Tibetan Buddhist monastery of sherpa community in Everest region/ Khumbu region. Every year during the tenth lunar month of the Tibetan calendar, Mani Rimdu festival, the most important festival of sherpa peoples is celebrated at Tengboche Monastery. Overnight in Tengboche
Himalayan Hotel Or Similar (Shared Bathroom)
Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner, Tea / Coffee & Seasonal Fruits
This morning, you will have an incredible sunrise view of Ama Dablam towering you, Mt. Everest and a landscape view of the Imja valley from Tengboche.
This morning, you will have an incredible sunrise view of Ama Dablam towering you, Mt. Everest and a landscape view of the Imja valley from Tengboche.
From Tengboche, the trail descends to Debuche through a nice rhododendron forest, then follow Imja Khola alongside a pleasant nature trail walk. Upon crossing Imja Khola, we ascend toward Pangboche village. At this point, you are walking above 4000 m from sea level so here you will see the vegetation changed. Green nature will be left behind and we are now walking in a dry hill valley.
Continue walking through Imja Valley, gradual uphill throughout the day, you will finally reach the Imja Valley ridge, then a pleasant walk to Dingboche. Dingboche is a nice and scenic village in Imja Valley. Overnight stay in Dingboche
Mountain Heritage Hotel Or Similar (Attached Toilet Room)
Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner, Tea / Coffee & Seasonal Fruits
Here at Dingboche, we have our second day of acclimatization which will help us for the full acclimatization process before heading to Everest Base Camp valley.
Here at Dingboche, we have our second day of acclimatization which will help us for the full acclimatization process before heading to Everest Base Camp valley. Today, we will have an easy morning breakfast then get ready for an acclimatization hike up to Nagarjun hill which brings us at the altitude of 4800 m from sea level. You will have an outstanding view of Khumbu snow capped mountains, Chhukung and Dingboche valley view from this hill top. With some time spent here, retrace back to Dingboche. Leisure afternoon/evening in Dingboche. Overnight stay in Dingboche
Mountain Heritage Lodge Or Similar Lodge (Attached Toilet Room)
Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner, Tea / Coffee & Seasonal Fruits
From Dingboche, we start walking across the ridge on the north side of the valley, following gentle inclined plateaus, walking in rough terrain all the way up to Thukla village. Some mountain views, including Tawache Peak, are marvelous.
From Dingboche, we start walking across the ridge on the north side of the valley, following gentle inclined plateaus, walking in rough terrain all the way up to Thukla village. Some mountain views, including Tawache Peak, are marvelous.
Thukla is a place with only a few lodges, an ideal place to stop for tea break before heading uphill to Thukla pass and Lobuche.
The trail from Thukla to the top hill of Memorial park is steep uphill. You will have to walk through the rocks and rugged trail, up hill and up hill. At the top of the hill, you will see chorten or little stupa of sherpas and mountain climbers who had lost their life during expeditions in Mt. Everest, including Rob Hall & Scott Fischer who died in the Everest Expedition disaster in 1996. From here, trail walk through Khumbu glacier moraine, then to Lobuche, a tiny beautiful valley for overnight stay.
New EBC Lodge Or Similar (Shared Bathroom)
Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner, Tea / Coffee & Seasonal Fruits
From Lobuche, we climb through the trail along the Khumbu Glacier. It is rough and rugged trail. You will have great views of Himalayas at trail. At reaching to Gorekshep, we will sort out rooms, store our trek luggage, lunch then get ready for hike to Everest Base Camp at this afternoon.
From Lobuche, we climb through the trail along the Khumbu Glacier. It is rough and rugged trail. You will have great views of Himalayas at trail. At reaching to Gorekshep, we will sort out rooms, store our trek luggage, lunch then get ready for hike to Everest Base Camp at this afternoon.
Trail from Gorekshep is through loose sand, a long and flat walk to Khumbu Glacier. Upon reaching the glacier point, cross the glacier section and continue walking deep into Khumbu glacier for another 30 min to Everest Base Camp. Everest Base Camp is part of Khumbu Glacier moraine. You will have several hours of exploration at this incredible place. Views of snow capped mountains are close-up and spectacular.
With great photography and videography, we will return back to Gorekshep at evening. Walk from Gorekshep to Everest Base Camp and return will take about 5 hours.
Himalayan Lodge or Similar (Shared Bathroom)
Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner, Tea / Coffee & Seasonal Fruits
Hike to Kala Patthar is straight uphill and at altitude from Gorekshep. It takes about 2 hours to reach Kala Patthar from Gorekshep. Kala Patthar is a hilltop, one of the best places of this trek for the magnificent view of Mt. Everest at sunrise, Khumbu IceFall, and 360 degree view of the Khumbu region mountain views
Hike to Kala Patthar is straight uphill and at altitude from Gorekshep. It takes about 2 hours to reach Kala Patthar from Gorekshep. Kala Patthar is a hilltop, one of the best places of this trek for the magnificent view of Mt. Everest at sunrise, Khumbu IceFall, and 360 degree view of the Khumbu region mountain views.
After enjoying this great morning here at Kala Patthar, we will return back to Gorekshep, and have breakfast.
From now onward, we start descending almost the same way back to Lukla. We will descend to Lobuche, then to Thukla, and to the nice Himalayan valley to Pheriche. Being at 5545m at Kala Patthar in the morning, and this evening at 4200m at Pheriche, it is a long way down, so you will have much relief from the altitude now. Pheriche is a nice valley with choices of lodges and bakery shops. Pheriche usually has trekkers clinics during the major trekking season that are operated by western doctors for altitude illness treatment.
Everest Trekkers Lodge Or Similar (Attached Bathroom/ Hot Shower)
Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner, Tea / Coffee & Seasonal Fruits
Today, we will have an easy morning at Pheriche and breakfast, then get off the trail to walk to Namche. Trail from Pheriche to Pangboche is a pleasant down hill, then to Tenboche is a green nature hill.
Today, we will have an easy morning at Pheriche and breakfast, then get off the trail to walk to Namche. Trail from Pheriche to Pangboche is a pleasant down hill, then to Tenboche is a green nature hill. Tengboche to Phuke Tanga is an amazing walk down a forested hill. After crossing the bridge at Imja Khola, we will start an uphill walk to Kyanjuma, then a pleasant walk along the mountainside to Namche.
Camp De Base Lodge Or Similar (Attached Bathroom/ Hot Shower)
Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner, Tea / Coffee & Seasonal Fruits
It is a long walk back to Lukla today, but it is mostly downhill so it will be a pleasant day. We walked this route ascent on day 02 and day 03 of our trek.
It is a long walk back to Lukla today, but it is mostly downhill so it will be a pleasant day. We walked this route ascent on day 02 and day 03 of our trek. This walk is natural, involves walking through several sherpa villages, river valleys and will be crossing several suspension bridges including Hilary bridge.
At Lukla, we will have a leisurely evening. You will be having a trek celebration dinner with your guide, assistant guide and porter team, and time for fun and enjoyment. This night at Lukla is your last Himalayan night in the mountains.
Paradise Lodge Or The Nest (Attached Bathroom/ Hot Shower)
Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner, Tea / Coffee & Seasonal Fruits
Morning flight to Kathmandu, and transfer to your trip hotel. You will have a free day.
Morning flight to Kathmandu, and transfer to your trip hotel. You will have a free day. Evening, we host farewell dinner at one of the finest restaurants in town.
We would love to hear your trek stories, feedback of your trek with us and exchange your trek photos. Overnight stay in Kathmandu.
Ramada Kathmandu Or Similar (4 star hotel)
Breakfast & Farewell Dinner
Finally, your trip ends. Morning breakfast at the hotel and free time onward.
Finally, your trip ends. Morning breakfast at the hotel and free time onward. We provide a departure transfer to the airport for your international flight, and our services end.
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Breakfast
Your meals during your stay in Kathmandu will be on a bed & breakfast plan. We will host a welcome dinner and a farewell dinner in Kathmandu. Any additional meals during your stay will be at your own expense.
During the trek, your meals are included as part of our package. You will have a choice of breakfast, lunch, and dinner, as well as tea/coffee during your trekking days ith us. We will source food for your group from guesthouses, prepared by trained local chefs. We take care to ensure that your food is fresh and hygienic.
For this Trek, we use 4-star deluxe luxury hotels in Kathmandu, Hotel Shanker or Hotel Barahi Kathmandu Hotel to ensure your stay is comfortable.
During the trek, you will be staying in mountain lodges and guest houses owned by local Sherpas, offering a nice and comfortable experience. You will have attached bathroom and hot shower facilities during your stays in Namche & Lukla, while other places will have regular mountain lodges.
We are team of professionals who share a common devotion to the outdoors and are commited to world travel.
Originally from Khumjung- 3, Everest Region, Mr. Pema Chhosang Sherpa is our key climbing guide for major peaks in Everest region, including Island Peak, Lobuche Peak, Kyajo- Ri Peaks and other 7000er climbing in the region.
Bal Bahadur Tamang was born in Solukhumbu. After completing his eighth grade, he left his village and went to Jiri to work as a porter. His first experience as a porter was to carry a big sack of rice from Jiri to Lukla. He has carried as heavy as 60 kg of load on his back as a porter.
Here, we have published our private & small group departures dates for this trek. If these published dates does not fit your travel date, write to us with your date, and we will be very pleased to organise this trek at your desired date and time requested.
Obviously, trekkers of any age, shapes and sizes could plan this trek. Sagarmatha National Park, an authorized body to issue park permits to trek to Everest Base Camp, has data that says trekkers aged from 12 years up to 70 years have trekked to Everest Base Camp over the years. The older you are, the more training you need to plan this trek.
It is very important to have the best and qualified guided trek to Everest Base Camp for the safe and successful trekking experience. Your trek with us is guided by our 15 years experienced local guide who is expert altitude trek guide and understands the trek nature and difficulties so prepare you accordingly to the trek.
Everest Base Camp is a trek in high Himalayan valley, and it involves walking uphill and downhill a lot and it is usually a long hike at altitude every day. Everest Base Camp is not a technical trek at all. It does not require any technical expertise walking or mountaineering skills to plan this trek.
Everest Base Camp trail is well structured, well paved, good and comfortable trail. Sagarmatha National Park is solely responsible for maintaining the trail, and local peoples also contribute to maintaining the trail good and in condition for the safety of trekkers.
You will be staying in Mt. lodges and guest houses throughout Everest Base Camp trek days. Lodges staying in Lukla, Namche have nice rooms with an attached bath, hot shower and comfort beds. Other places will have nice, neat and clean accommodation for overnight stay.
For Himalayan trekking in Everest Region, as we are staying in Mt. Lodges and Guest Houses, and they have Oxygen to use for emergencies, thus we do not carry any oxygen with us on this trek. However, if required to use for emergencies, we will use Guest Houses, and they charge about US$- 100 per hour basis. Guest Houses we stay at on this trek have oxygen for emergency use
Our guides will carry a first aid kit, and Diamox for high altitude sickness. We will also take other general medicine for headache, body pain, Diarrhea, and other altitude related emergencies medicines.
For altitude, there is no need to take a preventative medication before your trek starts. As you ascend, if you start the symptoms of high altitude sickness, you could then take Diamox for treatment ( 250 mg every 6 hours) till it heals.
However, if you want to be very preventive as you ascend at altitude, you could start taking a preventive dose of Diamox, and if, so, you are recommended to take a maximum of 250 mg a day- at evening after dinner which helps you for sound sleep (Or take 125 mg in the morning, after breakfast and 125 mg at night, after dinner). If you start taking a Diamox, continue taking it till you descend back.
In addition, you should be bringing your personal medications you regularly use for your existing medical illness.
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