Everest Base Camp Trek - 12 Days

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Duration
12 Days

Customized This Trip

Cost per Person
US$ 1290

Discounted Price for Group

No. Of Person Per Person
1 $1320
2 - 5 $1310
6-10 $1300
10 & Above $1290

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Trip Facts

Destination : Nepal
Activity : Everest Region Trekking
Duration : 12 Days
Trip Difficulty : Moderate
Group size : 1-30 Pax
Accommodation : Hotel/Lodge/Tea House
Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Transportation : Flight/Car
Trip starting point : Lukla
Trip Ending point : Lukla
Trip Altitude : 5545 Metres

Best season : March, April and May & September, October and November

Highlights

Beautiful scenery flight from Kathmandu to Lukla.
Local Sherpa culture and lifestyles.
Pass the beautiful villages; of Phakding, Namche Bazaar, Tengbuche, Dingbuche, Labuche, and Gorakshep.
World's highest airport in Syangbuche.
Amazing the world's highest peak Mount.Everest (8,848m).
Splendid view of over eight thousand peaks like Makalu (8467m), Lhoste (8535m), and Choyu (8185m).
Delightful Khumbu Glacier.
Wild; a range of flora and fauna.
Ancient Buddhist Monastery in Tengbuche and Pangbuche.
Sir Edmund Hillary school (Khumjung village).
Hiking to EBC (5,306m).
Sunrise and Sunset view from Kala Pathar (5,545m).

Benefits

Free airport pick up and drop off as per your demand.
Trekking Gear like; a sleeping bag and down jacket for the trip, is rental.
First-aid kit box and oximeter during the journey.
Everest local guide and porters.
Trekking certificate and printed Himalayan Local Guide hiking t-shirt.
Free storage for your extra luggage in Kathmandu.
Helicopter rescue, just in case of emergency (payable by your travel insurance or hand cash).
Farewell dinner at the end of your trek.

Trip Overview

Join the EBC trek with local guides on an adventure, once-in-a-lifetime trip to the base camp of Mt. Everest, the tallest mountain in the world. For 12 days, it is to discover the unforgettable moment and get close to nature. Live a simple lifestyle and learn to be comfortable in less during the Everest Base camp trek with us.

Everest Base Camp Trek – 12 days is an ideal trekking destination bucket list activity for most people traveling; around the world. EBC Trek is known for its journey and delight. The venture goes along beyond it. With adventure, you will experience the Himali region lifestyle, get to know the local Sherpa culture and other communities closely and come across a spacious range of flora & Fauna in the Everest region.

Along the journey, you will trek through lush rhododendrons, pine forests, and grassy hills, passing the typical Sherpa villages, crossing the suspension bridges and gorgeous waterfalls; you will also explore the ancient Buddhist monasteries, Mani walls, and stupas on the way. The adventure and typical local cultural experiences go hand in hand during the EBC trek. The local people welcome you with open hearts. Their compassion and warm hospitality give them more spirit.

The Everest region trekking many mountains that you may see from home; you will be accurate in the deep of mountains and hills. During the trip, you will see some of the remarkable mountains; along the trek route such as; Kusum Kangaru, Thamesrku, Ama Dablam, Pumari, Nuptse, Lhotse, and Mt.Everest (8,848m), etc.

The 12-day Everest Base Camp Trek Itinerary: demands only you touch the Everest Base Camp. If, you have more than 15 to 20 days. You have; a chance to discover the Gokyo Valley trek & Everest High Pass trek. Check out our trek route map on the Package program for more about the journey. If you have any questions regarding this trip, you can always text us mail (info@himalayanlocalguide.com) or WhatsApp: (+977-9818141334

Flight to Lukla from Kathmandu or Ramechhap:

Kathmandu to Lukla:

Flight; from Kathmandu to Lukla is one of the most popular among travelers/trekkers because of the short runway; and the height of the airport. If; the flight is from Kathmandu Airport. Then you will leave the hotel one hour before the flight departure time.

Why we take a flight from Ramechhap to Lukla:

Flight from Ramechhap (Manthali Airport) to Lukla, during the peak season time most of the flights will take from Ramechhap to Lukla; due to the airport as per the air traffic. If; the Lukla flight from Ramechhap airport, then you must leave the Hotel around 2:00 Am to 3:00 Am to reach the airport on time to catch the flight; at Ramechhap airport, you have to drive 4 to 5 hours away from Kathmandu. Which; takes around 25 minutes flight to Lukla.

Is a Guide compulsory to Trek to EBC in 2024/2025?

Nowadays, Mandatory takes a guide to Everest Base Camp journey, but; the Nepal Tourism Board decided in (March 2023), that all trekkers visit Nepal. Will; required to hire a guide or porter before trekking. However, the municipality under whose jurisdiction the Everest area falls subsequently decided not to comply with this decision and that solo trekkers are still allowed in the Everest region.

Where is located EBC?

EBC is located about 150 kilometers northeast of Kathmandu in the Solu Khumbu region of Nepal. The Everest Base Camp trek on the south side at; an altitude of 5,364 meters is the camp where climbers stay and prepare before starting point to climb the MT. Everest. There are two base camps for climbing Mt. Everest, the South Base Camp in Nepal and the North Base Camp in Tibet.

An alternative route:

Everest region trekking is one of the popular; and guaranteed treks in Nepal. It is one of the closest and most famous trekking destinations in Nepal. Besides, the EBC trek Route starts from Jiri, Shivalaya, Junbesi, Nunthala, Bupsa, Paiyo, Phakding, Namche, Tengbuche, Dingbuche, Labuche, Gorakshep and treks back to Lukla and flight to Kathmandu.

Everest Base Camp package trip for 2024/2025 Spring & Autumn:

Our safe, 12-day trek covers the Sagarmatha National Park permit, Pasang Lhamu community fee, Guide/porter salary, flight ticket, accommodations, service charges, Government taxes, and VAT. It is one of the best Everest Base Camp package trips with the Himalayan Local Guide team.

Also, our Everest base camp trek cost is the best and cheapest, with all the good services during the Nepal trek. You can join us on our EBC trek in 2024/2025.

On the off chance that you might want to make; a stride towards the Nepal Mountains, Generously Welcome to Nepal is essential for this neighborhood experience. Will be served by truly outstanding and expert nearby advisers for being in comfortable conditions with nearby information about the intriguing Sherpa Culture and the Himalayas. Furthermore, if you are thinking; about a more high-experience journey to challenge, you might pick our package trips. We organize Everest 3 passes, Everest Base Camp, and the Gokyo Lake trek.

Trip Itinerary

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Early morning flight to Lukla (2810m/9219feet). which takes around 30-minute flight from Kathmandu to Lukla, is the main junction of trekkers where we meet the rest of our team in Lukla and start our trekking from there. We walk along the way and pass through the delightful village of Cheplung village, Ghat, and Phading Village (2610m/8,562feet), overnight at Lodge.

After breakfast, we start our trek passing through a delightful pine forest. We trek; continue to walk on the trail that; goes north up the Benkar. We cross the suspension bridge and pass Chumoa and Monjo villages before reaching the entrance of the Sagarmatha National Park. After crossing a suspension bridge again, we pass the Jorsale village and walk alongside the Dudh Koshi and Bhote Koshi Rivers. We ascend on a steep trail and reach Namche Bazaar (3441m/11,289 feet). It is most likely the biggest town in the Khumbu region, Overnight at Lodge.

After breakfast, we hike to Everest View Hotel. In the first part, we ascend on a steep trail and reach Everest Hotel. From there is the blue sky. We will; be able to see the delightful mountain views of Mt. Everest, Nuptse, Lhoste, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Kusumkangaru, and many more mountains view, etc. Then after we go to explore the Khumjung Village, this village one of the most beautiful colorful rooftop houses, and we explore the Sir Edmund Hillary school while finishing it. We back down to Namche Bazaar and Overnight at Lodge.

From Namche Bazaar, we ascend on a steep trail. After then, the trek until Phunki is an easy walk. From there, we ascend towards Tengboche village. Which; is one of the famous Tengboche monasteries because of the biggest monastery in the Khumbu region. It is; located within the Sagarmatha National Park. Which; is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The beautiful panoramic view of the mountains Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Nuptse, and Thamserku. The monastery will be opening; around 4:00 pm; if we reach there on time. We can go to see the Buddhist religious ceremony. Overnight at Tengboche.

From the Tengboche Monastery village, our trail descends and passes through lush pine and rhododendron forests, when trekking we can think highly of good views of the Top of the world’s highest Mt. Everest, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam. We continue; to Pangbuche, Somare, and reach Dingbuche Village. Overnight at Lodge.

After the beautiful breakfast, the second acclimatization day is taking on Dingbuche. Besides the acclimatization day, we also climb a few hundred meters to the top of Nagarjun. Which; needed to be claimed to check our health conditions and strength before we continue to the EBC. The short acclimatization to Nagarjun. It will make helpful to your physical fitness. It’s quite a steep and rocky track, but the views become; much more delightful.

After breakfast, we start our journey. The day with a gradual climb to Thukla. Then, our trail goes; quite a steep climb up to the ridge at the top of Chukpo Lari. Where can find out the line of memorials in tribute to the climbers who have died on Mt. Everest expeditions since starting? After, Our trail goes for a short gradual walk bringing us to Labuche. Overnight at Lodge.

Today is a more exciting and; hard day. From Labuche, the trail leads to a flat meadow. When following the Khumbu Glacier and shot climbing up. After, the trail goes into the lateral moraine of Khumbu Glacier to Gorakshep. It offers a beautiful view of the massive Khumbu Glacier and Trans Himalayas. When we reach Gorakshep, We take off the bag pack at the hotel, and we can have a Lunch Break. After then we will go hiking at the Everest Base Camp. It takes around to go and back 4/5 Hours, and back to Gorakshep overnight at Lodge.

Wake up early morning. After, we hike to Kalapather for sunrise and mountain view. We have to climb uphill, which takes around 2 hours, and if the good weather. We will be able to; see the beautiful sunrise views with all the panoramic Himalayas views from Kalapather. When we enjoy nature, then we back down to the same hotel. We can have breakfast. We trek continue; to downhill Pheriche. Overnight; at Lodge.

Our trail leads descending passes through the beautiful local sherpa villages. We follow the bank into the Dudh Kosi River. Then after Somare, Pangbuche, Dingbuche, and reach Namche Bazaar. Overnight; at Lodge.

The trail descended the steep section back to the same way as we crossed Jorsalle, Manjo, Benkar, and Phakding; some of the small villages of the way reach; Lukla overnight at Lodge.

Early Morning we fly back to Kathmandu.

Cost Includes

Airport - Hotel - Airport pick up and drop off services on a private car, van, or Hiace as a group size.
Kathmandu - Lukla - Kathmandu flight ticket.
Both-way transportation; service from Hotel – Domestic Airport – Hotel by Car, Jeep, van, or Hiace.
B+L+D foods Iteams (Chinese, Italian, Indian, and Sherpa Local foods ), choose by menu.
One English-speaking Guide. (Professional and Government licensed Holder), we provide a helper trek guide group of 5 or over trekkers.
Strong porter to help for trekkers Luggage (2 trekkers can share one porter)
Pasang Lahmu Community fee.
Sagarmatha National Park Entry Fee.
TIMS Card Permit.
(Tea House) During the Trek.
Approval of Certificate. After the successful EBC trekking.
Supplementary; energy bar, crackers, Cookies, Halls, etc.
First Aid Medical kit box. (Guide will bring it).

Cost Excludes

Nepal visa fee depending how many days would like to invest in Nepal (15 Days -25 USD, 30 Days — 40 USD, and 90 Days — 100 USD.
Hard & Soft drinks beer, mineral water, cock, Fanta, Whisky, etc.
Tea & Coffee of your choice.
Extra: luggage weight for Lukla's flight.
Accommodations: (Hotel) in Kathmandu with food.
Personal trekking equipment.
Travel insurance is just in case.
Tips for Guide and porters.

Fixed Departure Dates

24 Nov, 2024 from Lukla	05 Dec, 2024 to Lukla	Duration 12 Days	From US$ 1290/pers	Availability
27 Nov, 2024 from Lukla	08 Dec, 2024 to Lukla	Duration 12 Days	From US$ 1290/pers	Availability
30 Nov, 2024 from Lukla	11 Dec, 2024 to Lukla	Duration 12 Days	From US$ 1290/pers	Availability
03 Dec, 2024 from Lukla	14 Dec, 2024 to Lukla	Duration 12 Days	From US$ 1290/pers	Availability

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FAQ's Before Travel

How hard; is the EBC trek?

This trek is a difficult and moderate trekking destination in the Nepal Himalayas. This trek requires a minimum of 10 to 12 days from Kathmandu; However, this trek does not need prior trekking experience. It is recommended that the trekker must be physically fit.

Do you arrange solo Trek?

Yes, we arranged the solo traveler also; if you are a solo trekker, Do not worry, I will provide you best guide, and you can do the trek easily.

Can I use the Credit card during the Everest Route?

You can use a credit card in several places such as Lukla and Namche Bazaar; in other areas, you must pay in cash.

May I drink river and tap water?

We do not recommend drinking direct river and tap water on the trek, but you have an option; you can use a purified tablet or filtering. The teahouse will provide boiled drinking water. The bottles of mineral water are; available during the trek.

How many kilograms, the porter will carry our luggage?

(2 trekkers for 1 porter). Maximum your porter; will carry your luggage around 2okg to 25kg.

What is the highest point of the Trek?

The main highest point of this trek is 5545 meters.

Do I need to buy travel insurance for the EBC trek?

Yes, travel insurance is compulsory for Everest region treks; before you buy travel insurance, ensure that it covers the emergency helicopter rescue and medical expenses.

Useful Information

Choose the best time to do an EBC trek in Nepal, the spring and autumn. During these times, it is generally more stable, making it safe and easy for travelers/trekkers to find the way to the demanding trip.

I. Spring Season (March – April to May): this is the peak trek season for EBC. The weather is kind, with warmer temperatures and clear blue skies. The landscapes are verdant and colorful due to the blooming Nepalese National flowers of rhododendrons, which are in red, pink, and white colors. However, there can be lots of trekkers. So it’s advisable to make a reservation in advance.

II. Autumn Season (September – October to November): Another best time to explore the Everest region trekking is during the autumn season. The climate is generally dry and clear, offering outstanding visibility of the stunning Mountains. The temperatures are Cooler, mainly at higher elevations, but the days are usually sunny and enjoyable. Like spring, this time tends to be busy.