12 days tour

Short Everest Base Camp Trek

$ 1,399 .00 USD

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Short Everest Base Camp Trek

This tour includes:

Flights

All domestic flights from Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu with private airport transfer and domestic airport tax.

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.

Accommodation

Trekking Lodge (Tea House) accommodations throughout the trek.

Transport

Domestic Airport pick up and drop by private vehicle.

Meals

Three Meals a day (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the trek

Others

All necessary paper works Sagarmatha National Park Entry Permit & Khumbu Pashang 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 donโ€™t have your own, To be returned after trip completed). Government taxes and official expenses. Oximeter to check your pulse and oxygen saturation and heart rate twice daily (Very useful to check Altitude Mountain Sickness(AMS) symptoms) Which will ensure you trek is in the safest hands possible for all levels of trekker. Assistant guide group size above 8+ person.

Not included:

Others

Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu Meals whilst you are in Kathmandu Lunch and Dinner. Nepal entry visa fee (you may easily issue the visa on arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport โ€“ Kathmandu). $25 USD for 15 days Visa. Your Travel and Medical Insurance. International Airfare. Your Personal Expenses. All the alcoholic and non alcoholic 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 on the tea houses. Tips for the guide, porter and driver (Tipping is expected) Kathmandu sightseeing monument entrance fees($30 USD per person) Excess baggage more than 10kg 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

Optional

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

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Itinerary of your trip Short Everest Base Camp Trek

  • Day 1 Day 1: Fly To Lukla And Trek To Phakding (2610M) 5-6 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Fly To Lukla And Trek To Phakding (2610M) 5-6 Hours.

      We will pick you up from your hotels and then drive to the airport for a short 25 โ€“ 30 minute flight to Lukla (2,840m), the gateway to the Khumbu region and the starting point of our trek to EBC. The trail from Phakding follows the Dudh Koshi River Valley through Cheplung and Chaurikharka before coming to Phakding for our overnight stay.

  • Day 2 Day 2: Trek To Namche Bazar (3,440M) 5-6 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Trek To Namche Bazar (3,440M) 5-6 Hours.

      This morning on the trail we will initially have a steep climb that follows the roaring Dudh Koshi River and then crosses several suspension bridges. We will pass through the villages of Monjo and Jorsale before arriving at Namche Bazaar (3,440m), a mountain village and bustling commercial centre in the Khumbu region. 

  • Day 3 Day 3: Rest And Acclimatization Day At Namche Bazaar.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Rest And Acclimatization Day At Namche Bazaar.

      Namche Bazaar is the ideal place to acclimatize - according to health specialists who strongly suggest we spend the day being active rather than idly sitting around. From Namche, we will take a short hike to Everest View Resort, Thame, visiting Khunde or rest and explore this fascinating town. Namche Bazaar has government offices, ATMs, internet cafes, shops, restaurants, a bakery, and a lively market each Friday evening and Saturday. Even a very short walk of a few hundred meters will help us to properly acclimatize. We will also visit the Tourist Visitor Center nearby to the headquarters of the Sagarmatha National Park where we can observe an assortment of relics associated with the first mountaineers to climb Everest, Sherpa culture and also learn about the diverse plant and animal life in this region. 

  • Day 4 Day 4: Trek To Tengboche (3,855M/12,850Ft) 5-6 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Trek To Tengboche (3,855M/12,850Ft) 5-6 Hours.

      We begin the day by climbing to higher altitudes and then follow a flat trail to reach Kyanjoma. We then head downhill until we come to Phunki Tenga and then cross the Dudh Koshi River before coming to Tengboche Monastery, the most important monastery in the region. If all goes well and the weather is suitable we may continue on to Debouche (3800m) for the night. 

  • Day 5 Day 5: Trek To Dingboche (4,360M/14,290Ft) 4-5 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Trek To Dingboche (4,360M/14,290Ft) 4-5 Hours.

      Today we make a rapid descent to Debouche and then climb higher to Pangboche. On the trail we have some grand views of Mt. Everest, Amadablam and Nuptse. We will take a short tea-break at Pangboche before heading to Somare for our lunch break. We will then follow the trail through the Imja Valley and cross the Lobuche River before ascending to Dingboche (4,410m).

  • Day 6 Day 6: Rest And Acclimatization Day At Dingboche.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Rest And Acclimatization Day At Dingboche.

      Dingboche is a stunning town surrounded by fields and pastures and bordered by stone walls. Today is set aside for further acclimatization which requires staying active to facilitate the process. We can also take a short trek up to Nangkartshang Peak or trek through the Chhukung Valley in order to stay active.

  • Day 7 Day 7: Trek To Lobuche (4,930M/16,175 Ft) 5-6 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Trek To Lobuche (4,930M/16,175 Ft) 5-6 Hours.

      This is going to be one of the toughest days of the trek as we ascend to Dughla where we will stop for a lunch break before continuing on toward Lobuche. From Dughla we have a steep ascent and along the trail pass the memorial of famous mountaineers, Scott Fischer and Babu Chiri Sherpa. We then enter the vicinity of the Khumbu Glacier and follow the trail to Lobuche (4,910m).

  • Day 8 Day 8: Trek To Everest Base Camp And Back (5,364M/17,598Ft) To Gorak Shep (5,185M/17,010 Ft) 6-8 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Trek To Everest Base Camp And Back (5,364M/17,598Ft) To Gorak Shep (5,185M/17,010 Ft) 6-8 Hours.

      On the first leg of this trek today from Gorak Shep we go via the Khumbu Glacier. We will stop for lunch at Gorak Shep before continuing on to Everest Base Camp (5,364m). The trail passes through a jagged and rocky terrain, across moraines, streams and a maybe a challenging day before we arrive at Everest Base Camp that is located in the middle of the Khumbu Glacier. We will then return to Gorak Shep. If the weather is good and you have the energy we will trek up to Kala Patthar later in the day to enjoy the sunset, claimed by many to be one of the most spectacular vantage points of Mt. Everest.

  • Day 9 Day 9: Early In The Morning Hike Up To Kala Patthar(5,555M/18,208Ft) And Trek To Gorak Shep To Pheriche (4,250M/13,945Ft) 5-6 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Early In The Morning Hike Up To Kala Patthar(5,555M/18,208Ft) And Trek To Gorak Shep To Pheriche (4,250M/13,945Ft) 5-6 Hours.

      If we didnโ€™t make it to Kala Patthar yesterday, then we can do so today. It is a well-known viewpoint located above Gorak Shep with superb mountain views โ€“ especially in the morning at sunrise. We will spend some time here before heading back to Gorak Shep for breakfast. We then descend to Pangboche from where we can watch the sunset over Mt. Amadablam โ€“ a great way to end another wonderful day in the mountains.

  • Day 10 Day 10: Trek To Namche Bazaar (3,440M/11,285 Ft) 6-7 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Trek To Namche Bazaar (3,440M/11,285 Ft) 6-7 Hours.

      We keep on descending to the Dudh Kosi River and then have a steep climb to Kyanjoma at which point the trail levels out and then downhill until we arrive back at Namche Bazaar.

  • Day 11 Day 11: Trek To Lukla 2,850M/9,350 Ft) 6-7 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 11: Trek To Lukla 2,850M/9,350 Ft) 6-7 Hours.

      We have a long day ahead of us on the trail - but fortunately it is mostly downhill. We will follow the trail along the banks of the Dudh Koshi River until we come to Phakding where we will stop for lunch. From Phakding the trail gradually climbs until we arrive at Lukla.

  • Day 12 Day 12: Fly Back To Kathmandu (1,350M) 35 Minutes.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 12: Fly Back To Kathmandu (1,350M) 35 Minutes.

      We will take an early morning flight, to avoid strong winds that develop later in the day, back to Kathmandu. On arrival at Kathmandu, we will take you back to your hotel.  

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Challenging

Long and challenging experience. Youโ€™ll be required to have good physical fitness to go on it. In some of these activities you'll need previous experience on similar activities.

Age range

Age range

Min: 10 / Max: 90

Age range allowed for this experience.

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