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Trip Overview

Everest base camp or EBC trekking is one of the most popular, beautiful and memorable trekking in Nepal. The Everest base camp trekking program takes you near the bottom of the world’s highest mountain, beautiful Sherpa village, Buddhist monasteries and beautiful scenery. EBC trek starts at about 5–6 hour's drive from Kathmandu to Manth and flies 15 minutes to Mountain Airport Lukla then treks through Sherpa village and follows the Dudhkoshi river valley every day. Namche Bazaar is one of the most popular Sherpa villages on the Everest base camp trekking trail.

The best time to do Everest base camp trekking is October to December in Autumn season and February to the end of May in Spring season. In other months, it is also possible to do Everest base camp trekking, but the weather and temperature are different. Everest base camp is more crowded in spring with hundreds of climbers trying to summit.

Everest Base Camp or EBC trek cost start from USD 1275 to USD 1990 per person depending on the numbers of pax booked. EBC trek cost includes Khumbu entry permit fee, guide and porter fees, Sagarmatha national park fee, both way lukla flight cost, Kathmandu-Manthali jeep cost and hotel costs in Kathmandu, lodging and food during the trek.

Below is our day to day Itinerary of the Everest Base Camp Trek 16 Days.

Itineraries

Day 01

Arrival in Kathmandu

A representative from Guide for Nepal Pvt Ltd will heartily welcome to you in Tribhuvan international (TIA) airport 1370 meter from sea level in any time of your arrival and help you transfer to hotel at Thamel. Kathmandu is capital city of Nepal and it is normally busy during the day. It is about 15-25 minutes’ drive from airport to Thamel. It depends on your arrival time and traffic. You might have short time to visit some place in Kathmandu and final preparation for Trip from next day.

Day 02

Kathmandu to Manthali

According to our trip planned, take breakfast and be ready in your hotel with all necessary equipment for the ebc-cho la pass-gokiyo trek. Kathmandu to Manthali airport is approximately 130 km in road distance, and it takes about 5/6 hours’ drive by private jeep or car. Manthali airport is situated at 475 meters from sea level. Manthali to Lukla flights start early in the morning during the peak season. So, make sure to reach Manthali airport one day before or the same day early in the morning to catch a Lukla flight.

Day 3

Manthali – Lukla - Phakding

Make sure to wake up and be ready on time to check in at Manthali airport for your flight to Lukla 2805 meters. The Manthali to Lukla flight is about 15 minutes, and we will meet our assistant/porter in Lukla, then start the trek to Phakding 2652 meters. Lukla to Phakding is a very short and easy trek. It takes 3–4 hours to walk through Sherpa village, following the Dudhkoshi river (Milky River) and enjoying the mountain scenery.

Day 4

Phakding to Namche Bazar

After breakfast in the lodge, the trek starts by following the Dudhkoshi river (Milky River), crossing the suspension bridge a few times above Dudhkoshi river. Manzu is the entry gate of Sagarmatha National Park. When you enter Sagarmatha make sure to follow the rules and regulations of the national park while you trek inside the national park. Jorsalle is the best and last option for lunch break. Phakding to Namche bazar is about 5–6 hours. The trail is gradual, and it is quite steps uphill after crossing Hillary Bridge. Namche bazaar is situated at 3440 meters. Explore Namche bazar if you reach there in the early afternoon.

Day 5

Acclimatization day in Namche Bazar

Today is acclimatization day, take a hot breakfast and be ready for a short hike to Everest view point or all the way to Everest view hotel and back to Namche bazar for lunch. After lunch, you can take a rest and explore around Namche bazar in the afternoon. There are some nice bakeries, an ATM, a mountain equipment store and other shops. So, you have a last chance to buy some mountain equipment for your trek in case you forgot in Kathmandu.

Day 6

Namche Bazar to Tyangbuche Monastery

Namche to Tyangboche Monastery, 3867 meters, is about a 5–6-hour trek, ascending about 450 meters. And descend a few hundred meters as well to cross the Dudhsoshi River at Fungithanga, where we normally make a lunch break before starting to continue steps uphill all the way to Tyangbuche Monastery. There are 4–5 lodges situated near the monastery. Tyangbuche Monastery is the biggest and most popular monasteries in the Khumbu valley in the Everest Region. Tyangbuche Monastery was established in 1916. But, it has already been rebuilt a few times due to an earthquake destroying it in 1934 and fire destroying it in 1989.

Day 7

Tyangbuche monastery to Dingbuche

Tyangboche to Dingboche (4410m) is about a 4-6-hour trek walk through Pangbuche village and Somare. Pangbuche is the last village on the Everest base camp trail. Somare is a better place for a lunch break before continuing another few fours to dingbuching. Today it is about 545 meters ascent in total.

Day 8

Acclimatization day in Dingbuche

Today is another acclimatization day. You can do short activities around dingbuching after breakfast. Just climb a few hundred meters above the lodge and enjoy the beautiful mountain views around and back to the lodge for a hot lunch or climb Nagarjuna peak just below 5000 meters if you are very fit. You are already above 4000 meters. Keep your body warm, drink and eat properly, stay hydrated. If you have any problems or AMS symptoms, share with your friends or guide. Don’t hide the problem and continue.

Day 9

Dingbuche to Lobuche

Dingboche to Labuche (4910m) 4 / 5 hours gradual up and some steps uphill after thukla for one hour and then easy up till Lobuche. Make sure to have some hot lunch at thukla and drink properly. You are just below 5000 meters. Listen and keep your body warm, drink and eat properly, stay hydrated. If you have any problems or AMS symptoms, share them with your friends or guide. Don’t hide the problem and continue.

Day 10

Lobuche-Gorkshep-EBC-Gorkshep

Today is a big day to reach your important destination at Everest base camp 5364 meters. Be ready early in the morning for some hot breakfast, then start the trek with warm equipment. Lobuche to Gorkshep 5140 meters is gradual and steps uphill walking throws glacier at some points just before reaching Gorkshep. There is a 5-6 lodge at Gorkshep, and it is the last lodge on the Everest base camp trail. So, leave your unnecessary things and big bag at Gorkshep and continue to Everest base camp for another 4–5 hour round trip.

Day 11

Gorkshep to Pheriche

Take breakfast as per planned and start your trek from Gorak Shep to Pheriche 4200 meters. It is the same way back down till thukla. After you cross a bridge near Thukla, take the right trail to Pheriche. Gorkshep to Pheriche is 5–6 hours, mostly downhill and approximately 950 meters descending.

Day 12

Pheriche to Namche Bazar

Pheriche to Namche 3440 meters is quite a long day, walking some Himalayan flat, downhill, uphill through Tyangbuche monastery. Pheriche to Namche is roughly 760 meters descending and a few hundred meters ascending as well. The average time from Pheriche to Namche bazar is almost 6–7 hours.

Day 13

Namche Bazar to Lukla

Today is the last day of the Everest base camp trek from Namche to Lukla, an 18 km walk. Take a proper hot breakfast and start your trek as soon as possible. It is the same way back from Namche to Lukla. You might remember walking from Lukla – phakding – Namche on the way up. Normally, Namche to Lukla is 6–8 hours and almost 700 meters descending and a few hundred meters ascending as well. It is your last chance to see/treat/tip/goodbye to your assistant/porter as you like.

Day 14

Lukla – Manthali - Kathmandu

Lukla – Manthali flights start early in the morning. Finish packing and be ready for breakfast on time as mentioned by your guide last night. The Lukla to Manthali flight is about 15 minutes and the drive to Kathmandu is about 5–6 hours.

Day 15

Free day in Kathmandu

Today there is not a proper plan in the program. You can do some activities in Kathmandu at extra cost or on your own. Otherwise, shopping/free/extra day or in case of bad weather to fly out/in Kathmandu.

Day 16

Back to home

If your flight time is late afternoon or evening, you can visit some place in Kathmandu your own or if you need help, we can provide guide and vehicle on extra charge. Otherwise, be ready at hotel on time as per your flight details to catch international flight. A Representative from Guide for Nepal Pvt Ltd will arrange transportation and drop you in Tribhuvan international (TIA) airport and good bye for this time wishing safe journey back to home.

 

Cost Includes:

• Arrival & Departure Transport By private Car/Van /Bus as per group size.
• Three-night hotel in Kathmandu in twin share bed room with breakfast.
• Kathmandu – Manthali – Kathmandu ground transportation by private jeep/car/bus.
• Manthali – Lukla – Manthali flight ticket for clients and guide.
• Twelve-night normal accommodation in trek.
• Three meals, three cup of hot drinks during the trekking, (breakfast, lunch, dinner).
• Seasonal fresh fruits as dessert.
• Welcome drinks and farewell dinner in Kathmandu.
• Normal Accommodation in Tea House during the Trekking.
• Porter with Insurance. (01 Porter for 02 People).
• An English-Speaking Trekking Guide with Government Licensed Holder.
• Very basic First Aid kit.
• Sleeping bag and company duffel bag during the trek if need.
• Sagarmatha national park fee, Khumbu local government entry fee, TIMS card.
• Insurance for guide and porter.
• Accommodation, salary, food for guide and porter.

Cost Excludes:

• International Air fare.
• Nepal Visa fee.
• Extra activities in Kathmandu.
• Your personal expenses during trip.
• Drinks, Dessert, bar bill and extra food in trekking.
• Hot shower, hot water, battery charge, WIFI.
• Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu.
• Hotel in Kathmandu and all other expenses if you come early from trek.
• Hotel in Kathmandu all other expenses if you stay longer than plan.
• All the expenses if you quit trip on half way.
• Your Travel Insurance and rescue for emergency case.
• Tipping for guide, porter and driver.
• All extra expenses as per unexpected situation (flight delay/cancelled, landslide, weather, strike).
• All the things which are not mentioned in included items.

Useful Information:

• Read about area where you are trekking soon.
• Read about weather forecast.
• Read about culture, religion.
• Make sure are you physically fit for trek/tour.
• Double check all the trekking equipment before you start trek.
• Make sure all gadget is ready/full charged and well dress before start birding tour.
• If you have brand new trekking boots, use at least few times before trek.
• Check your flight ticket, trekking permit and other necessary documents before start trek.
• Read and be clear with your program in details before you start your tour.
• Better ask permission before taking photograph of someone during the tour.
• Better not encourage street dog to follow you/group by giving food.
• Better not encourage children to beg by giving money/candy.
• Respect local culture.
• Listen your tour Guide.
• Follow rule and regulations while you are trekking in national park/conservation area.
• Eat and drink properly, stay hydrated, read your body and listen AMS alerts while you are in the mountain/trekking.
• Check your Guide and porter are also fit and fine or not.