Everest Base Camp Trekking

Everest Base Camp Trekking is one of the great iconic walking trails of the world. If you love mountain walking then this should be on your travel list. Mount Everest Base Camp is the most popular high-altitude base camp in Nepal. The trek to Everest Base Camp (EBC) is truly an adventure that offers an opportunity to stand in front of the world's highest peak, Mount Everest. Not only will you stand face to face with Mount Everest, but you will also get to see Buddhist monasteries, Sherpa villages, beautiful glaciers, Khumbu Icefall, and incredible Himalayan vistas from close quarters. This trek will not only take you to the base camp of Mount Everest (5364 m), but you will also get a chance to climb the non-technical peak of Kala Patthar (5545 m). Kala Patthar is a great place to see Mount Everest up close and other beautiful snow-capped mountains standing in the Everest region.

Everest Base Camp Trekking is a trekking route that has the potential to fulfill every person's wish, so it is a must-do for every trekking enthusiast at least once in a lifetime. If you do this trekking, the trekking takes you to the heart of the high-altitude Himalayas.

Most of the trekkers start trekking from Lukla and end at Lukla. Daily flights are available from Kathmandu to Lukla and back to Kathmandu if the weather is favorable. Lukla is the main starting and ending point for the Everest Base Camp trekking and other beautiful trekking in the Everest region. Starting from Lukla, the trekking follows the classic route of Everest Base Camp. Trekking from Lukla to Everest Base Camp is scenic but has become quite congested and over-developed.

Why is Everest Base Camp trekking so popular? The reason is very simple. Everybody wants to see the world's highest peak Mount Everest (8848 m), Old Buddhist monasteries, and the home of the legendary Sherpa's.

Mount Everest has two base camps, South Face Base Camp is in Nepal and the other North Face Base Camp is in Tibet (China), but South Face (Nepal side) Base Camp is more popular for trekking and hiking holidays. Known as the route followed by famous climbers Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay Sherpa, the area has become an excellent destination for adventure tourism ever since famous climbers have traveled to the Everest region.

It offers the perfect combination of natural beauty, culture, and adventure with a life-changing experience. Every year thousands of trekkers trek to Everest Base Camp to see the wonderful Sherpa capital Namche Bazaar, beautiful Khumbu Valley, Sherpa villages, Sherpa culture, Sherpa people, numerous Buddhist monasteries, dense forests, rare species of birds, animals and beautiful mountains. They will enjoy spectacular views of Mount Everest (8848 m), Lhotse (8516 m), Nuptse (7861 m), Makalu (8463 m), Ama Dablam (6812 m), and many other snow-capped peaks.

It is possible to make the trekking itinerary shorter and longer as per your requirements, but most of the trekkers prefer 12 days for trekking (except Kathmandu) starting from Lukla and ending at Lukla. There are numerous daily flights between Kathmandu and Lukla during the trekking season, but the weather should be good. Lukla Airport is to the south of Sagarmatha National Park. The park was created in 1976 and inscribed as a Natural World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1979. It is one of the few places on Earth that can lay claim to biological diversity and the highest and youngest mountain system in the world.

When to go Everest Base Camp Trekking "Whenever you're ready," which means it's possible to go at any time of the year without difficulty, but the best times of year are from March to May and September to mid-December. There is good availability of teahouse/lodge facilities along the way, so most of the trekkers prefer to eat and sleep in a teahouse which is much cheaper than camping trekking. Everest Base Camp Trek requires 3 different permits: Sagarmatha National Park Entry Permit, TIMS Card, and Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality Entry Permit.

The package cost for teahouse/lodge trekking is based on the size of the group and the level of service. Anyway, Alpine Adventure Club provides Everest Base Camp Trek at competitive prices and is committed to provide best service as compared to other companies.

Itinerary

Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu
Day 02: Kathmandu Sightseeing and trek Preparation
Day 03: Flight to Lukla trek to Phakding (2610 m)
Day 04: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3440 m)
Day 05: Acclimatization day at Namche Bazaar
Day 06: Trek to Tengboche (3867 m)
Day 07: Trek to Dingboche (4410 m)
Day 08: Acclimatization and exploration day in Dingboche
Day 09: Trek to Lobuche (4910 m)
Day 10: Trek  to Gorak Shep (5140 m) then hike Everest Base Camp (5364 m)
Day 11: Hike to Kala Patthar (5545 m) then trek to Pheriche (4260 m)
Day 12: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3440 m)
Day 13: Trek to Lukla (2840 m)
Day 14: Flight to Kathmandu (1350 m)
Day 15: Reserve Day in Kathmandu
Day 16: Depart Kathmandu

PRICE INCLUDES :-

• Airport pick up and airport drop by private transportation including before and after the trek
• Accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast (2 and above participants get twin sharing room)
• Historical monument city sightseeing with a tour guide
• Historical monuments city sightseeing transportation by Non A/C Comfortable Vehicle
• Kathmandu sightseeing/monument visits Entrance fees
• Domestic air tickets from Kathmandu to Lukla, Lukla to Kathmandu for guests and guide
• Trekking accommodation in normal Trekkers Lodge/Teahouse (2 and above participants get twin sharing room)
• Three time meals a day during the trekking Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner/Main course
• Desert (Fresh fruit/Chocolate) after having diner as company provide
• One Experienced English-speaking, government licensed and ministry of tourism trained trekking guide and his food, accommodation, and salary
• Porters from Lukla to carry your luggage while trekking (Two guests get one porter carrying a maximum of 25 kg of luggage)
• Everest / Sagarmatha National park entry fee
• Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality entry fee
• Insurance for Nepalese staff (Trekking guide and Porters)
• Nepal Government taxes and Office service charge
  
  

PRICE EXCLUDES :-

• Lunch and Dinner during the stay in Kathmandu
• Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, early return from mountain (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary
• International air tickets and airport taxes
• Nepal visa fee
• Personal trekking equipments and Clothing
• Wire Transfer charge or Credit card service charge as company rule
• Alcoholic beverages, laundry, Telephone calls and all type of hot drinks in Trekking
• Soft drinks such as cola, mineral water etc
• Hot water, battery charge and hot shower charge during the trek (If need to pay)
• Personal nature expenses and Tipping (Tips)
• High risk medical / travel insurance and First aid kit
• Expenses resulting from delays beyond our control in case of weather, flight cancellations, or natural calamities
• Emergency rescue evacuation (if needed)
• Any other things not mentioned