Flights

Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu flight with private airport transfer and domestic airport tax. Gorakshep to Lukla flight by sharing Helicopter

Transport

Airport picks up and transports by private Car/Jeep.

Guide

A highly experienced, helpful, knowledgeable, friendly, English speaking well trained, Government license holder guide with all his salary, food, drinks, accommodation, transport and insurance.

Meals

Three meals a day (Breakfast, lunch, and dinner) during the trek. Fresh fruit every evening after dinner.

Accommodation

Trekking Lodge (Tea House) accommodation during the trek.

Others

All necessary paperwork including Sagarmatha National Park Entry Permit & Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality fees. Comprehensive medical supplies (first aid kit will be available). Arrangement of emergency helicopter service (paid by your Travel Insurance Company). Use of sleeping bag, down jacket, duffel bag and walking poles (if you don’t have your own, to be returned after trip completed). Sherpa Expedition and Trekking T-shirt Government taxes and official expenses. Trip achievement certificate after successful trip completion. Oxygen meter to check your pulse and oxygen saturation and heart rate twice daily (Very useful to check Altitude Mountain Sickness(AMS) symptoms) which will ensure your health during the trek. Assistant guide for groups of 8 or more people.

Not included:

Optional

Strong, helpful Sherpa porters with proper safety equipment and walking equipment, his salary, food, accommodation, and insurance (one porter for two people).

Others

Meals whilst you are in Kathmandu - lunch, and dinner. Nepal entry visa fee (easy to obtain the visa on arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport – Kathmandu). $25 USD for 15-day visa. Personal travel and medical insurance. Strong, helpful Sherpa porters with proper safety equipment and walking equipment, his salary, food, accommodation, and insurance (one porter for two people). International airfare. Your personal expenses. Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu All the alcoholic and nonalcoholic, soup, tea, coffee, hot chocolate, cocoa, mineral water, extra food, cold and hot drinks on trek ( i.e. those you choose to purchase along the way and during evenings in the tea houses) All desserts & sweet things like chocolate, cake, pie, pudding. Hot shower and battery charging at the tea houses. Tips for the guide, porter, and driver (tipping is expected) Excess baggage of more than 10 kg for Lukla flight. Please be advised that if you need to return early from the trek due to reasons such as sickness, unfavorable weather conditions, personal issues, itinerary modifications, or any other unforeseen circumstances, the following conditions apply: - Any payments made for flights, hotel accommodations, mountain room bookings, meals, and related expenses are nonrefundable. - You will be required to cover the costs of hotel stays, meals, and other expenses in Kathmandu independently. Additionally, please note that during the months of March to May and September to November, all flights will depart from Ramechhap. It will be necessary for you to make a 4-5 hour drive from Kathmandu to Ramechhap in order to catch your flight. Kindly consider these terms and arrangements carefully before commencing your trek. Should you have any inquiries or require further information, please do not hesitate to contact us for assistance. Your cooperation and understanding are greatly appreciated.

Insurance

Personal travel insurance

Start planning your experience

Day 1 Fly To Lukla And Trek To Phakding (2,652M/8699Ft) 4-5 Hours.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Fly To Lukla And Trek To Phakding (2,652M/8699Ft) 4-5 Hours.

After an early morning start, you will be picked up at the hotel by our guide who will take you to the domestic terminal of Kathmandu airport. The flight from Kathmandu to Lukla takes around 35 minutes, time enough to take in the spectacular views of the Himalayas. After landing at Tenzing-Hilary airport you will meet your porter who will carry your luggage. You then begin your journey with a relatively easy trek passing a Kani (ceremonial gatehouse) before the trail descends then leads above Kyangma village with its large gompa (monastery) and school. We then continue to Cheplung village where the trail passes through community forest within sight of the Dudh Koshi River. After crossing the suspension bridge you climb across the ridge to Ghat and then passes a school and complex of Mani walls, Chortens and prayer wheels.. After a short walk from Ghat, we reach Phakding. Overnight stay at a mountain lodge.
Day 2 Trek To Namche Bazaar (3,440M/11,283Ft) 5-6 Hours.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Trek To Namche Bazaar (3,440M/11,283Ft) 5-6 Hours.

After breakfast the trek crosses several suspension bridges over the Dudh Kosi River before passing through Tok-Tok, Bhenkar, and Monjo and then arriving at Sagarmatha National Park entrance gate where you will be required to buy a permit. After following the river bed for a few hours and after the last Hillary suspension bridge, there is a steep uphill trek to Namche Bazaar. Namche has a good selection of restaurants, a cyber café, pubs, post office, ATM and banks. Breakfast, lunch & dinner included.
Day 3 Trek To Tengboche (38,60M/12,660Ft) 5-6 Hours.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Trek To Tengboche (38,60M/12,660Ft) 5-6 Hours.

The trek continues along the rapid flowing glacial waters of the Dudh Kosi River with magnificent views of the mountains (Mt. Everest, Lhoste, Taboche Peak, Ama Dablam. You eventually reach an altitude of 3,800 meters at Tengboche. At the Tengboche monastery are unbelievably ornate wall hangings, a 20-foot sculpture of various poses of the Buddha, musical instruments and robes of the Lamas. Our group will be taken to observe a prayer ceremony, either in the evening or in the morning, depending on how the trekking goes this day. Breakfast, lunch & dinner included.
Day 4 Trek To Dingboche (4410M/14464Ft) 4-5 Hours.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Trek To Dingboche (4410M/14464Ft) 4-5 Hours.

The trek from Tengboche to Dingboche is only a short distance which we will most likely complete in the afternoon. The last hill into Dingboche, and at this high altitude, is challenging!. The trail then heads to the village of Somare (4020m) and then to Orsho, both of which have lodged. Later the trail divides, with the left trail heading up to Pheriche before crossing a suspension bridge and a steep climb to the village of Dingboche (4460m) with many good guesthouses. Breakfast, lunch & dinner included.
Day 5 Trek To Lobuche (4,910M/16,105Ft) 5-6 Hours.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Trek To Lobuche (4,910M/16,105Ft) 5-6 Hours.

Today’s trek passes many Chortens (Tibetan shrines & tombs) taking around 1.5 hours before reaching the village of Thugla Ridge (4600m) where we have lunch at its tea house. After lunch, we head towards some towering peaks, such as Mt Pumori (7161m) and Mt. Nuptse (7861m) before reaching Lobuche Village (4940m). We then pass through an open valley before arriving at Thukla after leaving the Pheriche Aid Post at Pheriche (4371m). The aid post is manned during the peak trekking seasons We then descend to the yak pastures of the small settlement of Lobuche. Today’s trek will take around 5 hours. Tonight we stay at Lobuche.
Day 6 Trek To Everest Base Camp (5,364M/17,594Ft) And Back To Gorekshep (5,181M/16,994Ft) 8 Hours.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Trek To Everest Base Camp (5,364M/17,594Ft) And Back To Gorekshep (5,181M/16,994Ft) 8 Hours.

We commence our trek to Mt. Everest Base Camp through the vast Gorak-Shep. Along the trail, we pass the Indian army mountaineers’ memorials. At this point the path can be confusing, so following your guide is important. The thin air at this high altitude can be exhausting. We traverse rocky dunes, moraine, and streams before reaching the Mt. Everest Base Camp. From Everest Base Camp you will see some of the world’s highest peaks, in stark contrast to the gray surroundings - especially in the spring. Before we are Khumbutse, Nuptse, and Pumori. We will then head back to Gorak Shep for a well earned night’s rest in Gorak Shep. Breakfast, lunch & dinner included.
Day 7 Hike To Kalapattar (5545M/18188Ft) And Back To Gorakshep And Take Helicopter Flight To Lukla And Fly To Kathmandu.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Hike To Kalapattar (5545M/18188Ft) And Back To Gorakshep And Take Helicopter Flight To Lukla And Fly To Kathmandu.

An early start to the day will be rewarded with unforgettable sunrise views from Kala Pathar – a photographer’s paradise! Mount Everest and other gigantic peaks will be in-your-face! After spending some time here to capture the views we will head back down to Gorakshep for a well-deserved breakfast. After breakfast, we will prepare for the scenic helicopter flight back to Lukla and after we reach Lukla we will take a normal flight in some glorious views of the surrounding Himalayan Mountains.

7 days tour

Short Everest Base Camp Trek 7 Days

This tour includes:

Not included:

Start planning your experience

Itinerary of your trip Short Everest Base Camp Trek 7 Days

Fly To Lukla And Trek To Phakding (2,652M/8699Ft) 4-5 Hours.

Trek To Namche Bazaar (3,440M/11,283Ft) 5-6 Hours.

Trek To Tengboche (38,60M/12,660Ft) 5-6 Hours.

Trek To Dingboche (4410M/14464Ft) 4-5 Hours.

Trek To Lobuche (4,910M/16,105Ft) 5-6 Hours.

Trek To Everest Base Camp (5,364M/17,594Ft) And Back To Gorekshep (5,181M/16,994Ft) 8 Hours.

Hike To Kalapattar (5545M/18188Ft) And Back To Gorakshep And Take Helicopter Flight To Lukla And Fly To Kathmandu.

Experience Style

Accomodation level

Experience Type

Physical Rating

Age range

Who talk about us:

Best cities to travel to

America

Europe

Asia

Africa

Oceania