Everest Base Camp Trek

Everest Base Camp Trek

Day

16

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US$ 1550

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Key Information

Trip Duration

16 Days

Accommodation:

Hotel / Lodge / Tea House

Grade:

Moderate

Altitude

5364

Activity:

Trekking / Sightseen

Best Season:

Autumn / Spring

Group Size

Min - 2

Treks Type:

Camping
price US$1550

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Overview And Highlights

Trip Highlights

  • Flying into Lukla's Hillary Tenzing Airport at high altitude is an experience in and of itself.
  • Go to Sherpa villages and meet yak herders and people who look like Tibetans.
  • Stay in Namche Bazaar, where all Everest expeditions begin.
  • Take in the jaw-dropping splendor of the Khumbu Icefalls and Glacier.
  • Make the most of the necessary days of acclimatization to learn more about the Sherpas' way of life.
  • Pass through the unique flora and fauna of Sagarmatha National Park.
  • Follow in the footsteps of numerous famous mountaineers, including Sir Edmund Hillary.
  • Take a trip to Tengboche Monastery to experience its deep spiritual connection.

 

Everest Base Camp Trek takes visitors through the Khumbu region of Nepal and to the foothills of Mount Everest. This trek offers panoramic views of the mountains, as well as modern amenities. This trek can be done independently, or with a guide. In order to ensure a successful trip, it is important to read up on the trail before you leave.

As you travel on the trail, you will pass through several hilltop monasteries and Himalayan market towns. The terrain is a mix of rocks and sand, with some technical inclines and declines. In addition, the Everest Base Camp trek includes several short hikes to villages and viewpoints.

When planning your Everest Base Camp trek, it is important to keep in mind that this is a strenuous trek. You will need to be fit enough to hike at high altitudes for 5+ hours per day. There is also a risk of getting altitude sickness from rapid elevation changes. This can occur due to rapid changes in oxygen saturation, which can cause cerebral edema.

If you are planning an Everest Base Camp trek, you might be wondering whether the trek is right for you. In general, the best time to do the trek is in the spring or fall, when the weather is better. The trek is less popular in the winter and during the monsoon. There is a good chance that you will encounter other trekkers and Everest climbers on the trail.

The Everest Base Camp Trek is a popular tourist destination. It is an opportunity to see a part of the Himalayas that is not open to the general public. The route passes through Thamserku and Lhotse, as well as the Sherpa town of Namche Bazaar. The village is located near the 11,500 foot mark. You can find a number of teahouses here. Some are small, cozy lodges that offer accommodations to trekkers. Some of the establishments may offer a few facilities, such as Wi-Fi, hot showers, and meals on demand.

While you are on the trail, you will need to watch out for animal waste and other debris. You will also need to be aware of water availability. The cost of drinking water at Everest Base Camp is $2 to $4 a bottle. If you want to drink the freshest and purest water, you can purchase a Steri PEN UV Water Purifier.

One of the highlights of the Everest Base Camp Trek is the view from Kala Patthar. This peak is 5,550 meters/18,192 feet above the trail. You can reach this point early in the morning and enjoy the vista of the mountains. It is an excellent place to acclimatize to the altitude.

The Sagarmatha National Park is home to a variety of trekking routes. The most popular routes lead to Everest Base Camp and the Gokyo Lakes. This park is located in the Himalayas, and borders Tibet.

The Everest Base Camp Trek is not for everyone, but for those who are physically and mentally prepared for the experience, it is truly a unique and incredible trek.

Itinerary Expand All Close All

Arrival in Kathmandu and trip preparation - 1,300m/4,264 ft.

Food
Breakfast
Accomodation
Hotel
Elevation
1300

Kathmandu: Sightseeing and Trek Preparation.

Food
Breakfast
Accomodation
Hotel
Elevation
1300

Kathmandu to Lukla (2800m.) by plane 30 min. and walk to Phakding
(2,652m/8,700ft): 3 - 4 hrs

Food
BLD
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
2652

Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3440 m/11,280 ft): 6 - 7 hrs walk

Food
BLD
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
3440

Namche Bazaar Rest and acclimatization day.

Food
BLD
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
3440

Namche Bazzar to Tengboche (3,870m/12,694ft) - 5 - 6 hrs walk

Food
BLD
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
3870

Tengboche to Dingboche (4,360 m/14,300 ft): 5 - 6 hrs walk

Food
BLD
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
4360

Dingboche to Lobuche (4940 m/16,207 ft): 5-6 hrs walk.

Food
BLD
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
4940

Lobuche to Gorak Shep [5170 m] 3 hrs, to Everest Base Camp [5364 m], 3 hrs to
Gorak Shep, 3 hrs. Total 8 - 9 hrs walk

Food
BLD
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
5170

Gorak Shep to Kala Patthar to Pheriche [4280 m/14,070 ft]: 8 - 9 hrs walk

Food
BLD
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
4280

Trek back to Tengboche (3680m) walking 4.5 hours overnight stay in lodge.

Food
BLD
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
3680

Trek back to Manju (2835m) walking 5 hours 

Food
BLD
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
2835

 Trek back to Lukla(2840m) walking 4.5 hours 

Food
Breakfast
Accomodation
Hotel
Elevation
2840

An early morning Fight back to Kathmandu from lukla around 30 minute 

Food
Breakfast
Accomodation
Hotel
Elevation
1400

Rest day Or shopping day or sightseeing day in Kathmandu

Food
Breakfast
Accomodation
Hotel
Elevation
1400

Go back to you home. We will drop you at in the airport.
Thanks for trekking with us.
 

Food
Breakfast

What Is Included ?

  • Three times meal (breakfast lunch and dinner) .
  • All kinds of hot drinks (Tea, coffee, hot chocolate). 
  • All necessary trek permits.
  • An experience English speaking guide.
  • Insurance for the Guide during the trek.
  • All kind of official tax, vat are includes.
  • Accommodation (lodges and Tea house, guest house) are include.
  • Local or private Jeep ,car, Van includes.
  • Medical kit bags with some medicines and   pulse oxy meter provide during the trek.
  • Map of a trek where are you are trekking.
  • Airport drop and pick up service 
  • Oxygen bottles provided during a high altitude trek.
  • Local sightseeing entry fee are all included.
  • Local transportation is also included.
  • Hotel /Accommodation are included in Kathmandu and during the trek.

What Is Excluded?

  • Entry visa fee.
  • Personal item such as toilet papers, suns creams etc...
  • Meals  are not includes in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
  • Cost doesn’t include your insurance in Nepal.
  • Helicopter rescue are not included.
  • Drinking water and any alcoholic drinks are not included.
  • Battery charge, WIFI and hot shower are in your own budget.
  • Tips not included. 

About the Tips – Tips are necessary for porter/ guide. Tips is that thing which is makes workers extra happy. 


You leave a tip when you drink a cup of good Coffee or Tea in a comfortable restaurant. Here your porter and guide being more than your family member for help in any cases so, must give them some tip to make them happy and encourage them to be better work in the future .


Thank you .

Everest Base Camp Trek Altitude Profile

Traveller Useful Information

Please, Read Win Himalaya Treks and Expedition (P) Ltd Terms and conditions

Before booking your Trip. Win Himalaya Treks and Expedition (P) Ltd, a Nepal Government Tourism Department fully registered and authorized company of Nepal, a leading and rising trekking and adventure local company with our head office in Kathmandu, operating all types of tourism-related trips within Nepal-Tibet and Bhutan destinations. A trustworthy company where you will be insecure and friendly hand with a complete trip package of great interest to exotic destinations Himalayan holidays of your choices and interest and before you book with us with the trip of your interest please read and follow our norms and conditions

Down Payment:

  • To book with a 25% down payment is required in advance as our company rules and policy.
  • 30 % - If more than 6 weeks before arrival date
  • 100% - Less than 6 weeks before arrival date (please contact us if this will cause you a problem; we do try to be flexible)

Paying your deposit with us:

Credit Card (visa & master) by Phone, wire transfer, all the payment options subject to charge additional bank service fees on top of the sum.

Please call us at

Pay Online:

https://www.winhimalayatreks&expeditions.com

Email: Info@winhimalayatreks&expeditions.com

Last Minute Booking

We accept your last minute booking with 100% payment (07 days before tour starting date ONLY IN CASES OF NEPAL TRIPS, but LAST MINUTE BOOKING WILL NOT BE ACCEPTABLE FOR INDIA, BHUTAN AND TIBET TRIPS).

Refund:

No refund will be made for a 20% deposit amount in case of cancellation of trip for any other reason. Having paid the full amount of any trip, you’re entitled to incur a refund in case you want to cancel your trip. Still, the cancellation charge is invoiced to you. Written notification of your cancellation should be made to cancel any trip. Nevertheless, you’re imposed cancellation charge as advised below: -

  • 50 days or more deposit retained
  • 30 days before departure 50%
  • Two Weeks before departure 75%
  • One week before departure 100%

For Tour, Trekking, and Hiking:-

  • 90% will be refunded of your total payment, 30 days before trip departure.
  • 70% will be refunded of your total payment, 15-30 days before trip departure.
  • 50% will be refunded of your total payment, 7-15 days before trip departure.
  • No refund, 7 days or less before trip departure

Expedition and Peak climbing:-

  • 50 % will be refunded of your total payment, 6 weeks before trip departure.
  • 30 % will be refunded of your total payment, 3 weeks before trip departure.
  • No refund, 3 weeks or less before trek departure.

Supplement Charge: On our adventure and holiday tour with trekking packages, rooms in the lodge on route or tents are provided on twin sharing basis. For a single room supplement charge will be imposed on the client who does not have another tour participant to share room/tent with.

Incomplete Tour:

No refund will be made to clients who drop out or quit from the journey regardless of whatever portions remain unused in the itinerary.

Amendment in Tour Cost: We reserve the right to revise the pricing rate mentioned at our website, under any circumstances, or on the pressure of various external factors that are further than our control, for instance, changes in the exchange rate, government action, etc. But, we put forth an effort to keep at the present rate.

Unforeseen Circumstances:

If the company cancels your trip due to unforeseen circumstances like bad unfavorable weather, natural disasters, conflict, trail bad condition (landslides), etc., we will refer you to an alternative trip of a similar standard. Even if this doesn’t fit your interest, all payments paid by you to our company will be refunded. But remember, any other expenses incurred by you as a result of the booking are entirely your responsibility.

Clients' Responsible:

A tour/trekking guide who represents Mountain Eco Treks deserves all authority during your trips. If you commit any unlawful act, you are compelled to leave the tour. No refund will be made in such a case.

Impact on your journey:

The company extends its best hand to see your convenience at all times, as this is an Adventure Travel Holiday and you will be traveling into a remote Himalayan Destination, weather conditions in the Himalaya can be unpredictable sometimes. Local availability of porters/yaks or any other means of transport vehicle breakdown, road condition, or local strikes can contribute to the need for change or even delays at times in the itinerary.

However, we will do everything in our capacity to see that you are inconvenienced as little as possible on such events: which are beyond our control. As such, no claim of refund will be entertained including early return from the trip or change in the itinerary due to unforeseen reasons. All your return expenses including Hotel bills where applicable or extra transport costs will have to be borne by yourself.

We put every effort to ensure comfortable traveling of yours, but it is a must to understand that what you might be accustomed to in the western affluent countries, the Himalayan countries can’t afford such facilities. Weather is another factor that directly impacts your journey. Hence, patience in mind, enthusiasm, and proper preparation before the head is must venture into the journey.

Travel & Medical Insurance:

You must obtain a comprehensive travel & medical insurance package against natural calamity, helicopter evacuation, personal accident, trip cancellation, etc. This is strongly suggested to all esteemed booking clients.

Tour Amendment:

To make alterations of any trekking/tour itinerary, prior notice is requested. You’re advised to stay in touch with us thus. Occasionally, you may be obliged to do so on the route under certain circumstances for instance bad weather, etc.

Your personal belongings:

On any account, we’re answerable for any loss or damage of your luggage or property belonging to you even when shouldered by porters, vehicles,

Papers & Documents:

All necessary documents should be presented in sequence for example to issue visas, necessary permits, etc. We’re not accountable in case of any trip formality not completed in time before the trip departs in the absence of essential papers and documents.

Risk & Responsibility:

Your safety and satisfaction is our prime concern. We, therefore, carry out our responsibility honestly & sincerely to ensure your holiday trouble-free, as well as you, have desired. Nevertheless, unless stated otherwise, the trip may be changing under uncertain and inherent circumstances such as landslides, road blockage, flood, snow political unrest, cancellation of flight, delay arrival, sickness or accidents, etc. Any extra cost incurring there is your responsibility and should be borne on the spot.

Flight Delay / Cancellation:

There is more or less possibility of flight delay or postponement for unpredictable weather in Himalayan regions which could happen, in particular, Everest region (Lukla), Kanchenjunga area at Taplejung, Mustang area at Jomsom and far northwest, Dolpa, Simikot, and Jumla region, etc. if the flight is canceled or get delayed, mountain eco treks is not responsible for the extra expenses, we can manage alternative arrangement on request which may demand other extra costs.

Age Group:

No bar on ages, however for children of below 16 years require family, guardian, or parents to accompany which includes for elderly people of 60 -70 yrs of age, this is only for short moderate treks and tours. For longer treks, elderly people should refer to their doctors with a medical certificate to book for the trek if one is physically and medically fit.

Taking Photos:

The company might use photos of you on trekking or other holidays with us, for promotion of the company by any means of media, in this case, please allow us with or without your permissions.

Please read all above-mentioned terms and conditions before the bookings. Thank you.

Because it is so simple, we suggest that you obtain your tourist visa upon arrival. You must have a valid passport and one passport-size photo with a light background to get your visa on arrival. Upon arrival at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal, a visa can be obtained. It is also available at Kakarvitta, Birgunj, Bhairahawa, Nepalgunj, Gaddachowki, and Kerung on the Nepal-India and Nepal-China sides of the border.

Note: 

  • You can visit the Department of Immigration in Kathmandu's Kalikasthan to renew your visa.
  • In your home country, you can apply for a tourist visa at the Nepal Embassy or Diplomatic Mission that is closest to you.

Visa Requirements 

  • A photo