The Everest base camp trek is a classic Nepal Himalayan trek with incredible views and rewards. Everest base camp trekking known as Everest base camp and Kala Patta (Kalapathar) Trekking, is in the Khumbu/Everest region of Nepal. Everest base camp trek is one of the most famous trekking trails in the world and is located in Sagarmatha (Everest) National Park. Mount Everest base camp trekking has been a popular destination for trekkers since the very first expeditions to the Nepalese side of Everest in 1953.
This trekking to Everest base camp provides the opportunity to reach the Everest base camp at 5364 meters and Kala Patta at 5550 meters in height. Everest base camp or Kala Patta there are no available any teahouses facilities so if you prefer to go to Everest base camp, as a teahouse (Lodge camp) basis trekking you should have to stay at Gorak Shep (5160m) then hiking to the Everest base camp and Kala Patta from Gorak Shep. Normally, Trekkers visit Everest base camp in the afternoon as the same day they arrive in Gorak Shep from Loluche and the next day morning climbs the Kala Patta (5550m). Everest base camp trekking is started from Lukla (after 35 minute flight from Kathmandu airport). There are daily flights available from Kathmandu airport but sometimes flights might be canceled due to the bad weather so it will be better to have a few days extra in Kathmandu before flying back to your county.
Everest base camp trekking, where you can enjoy beautiful views including of Mt Everest (8848m), Mt Lhotse (8516m), Mt Nuptse (7855m), Mt Pumori (7161m), Mt Changaste (7550m), Mt Lingterin (6679m), Mt Amadablam (6856m), Mt Thamserku (6723m), Mt Kusum Khagaru (6367m), Mt Kongde (6611m), Mt Khumbila (5761m), Mt Twache peak (6367m), Mt Cholaste (6335m), Island peak (6179m), Lobuche peak (6145m), Pokalde peak (5806m), Honku south peak (6119m) and can spot various animals such as musk dears, leopards, jackal, mountain Thar, birds such as Pheasant, long tails birds, and Sherpa culture.
Everest base camp trekking is possible to organize camping ( Tented camp) trekking or teahouse (Lodge camp) trekking but most of the trekkers choose in previous as teahouse basis trek which is comparatively cheaper than camping trek also Everest base camp trek has a good network of teahouse facilities.
We prefer to have 30% of the total amount after the confirmation of the booking and, the rest amount our clients can make it upon arrival in Kathmandu.
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,330m) transfer to hotel –overnight hotel
Day 02: Half-day city tour and drive to Manthali (Ramechhap) –overnight hotel (B/B)
Day 03: Manthali (Ramechhap) – Lukla (2800 m) by plane (10min), Trek to Phakding (3 hours trek) – overnight lodge (B/L/D)
Day 04: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,440m) (5 to 6 hours trek) – overnight lodge (B/L/D)
Day 05: Acclimatization day, day hike to Shyangboche (3,833m) (2 hours trek) – overnight lodge (B/L/D)
Day 06: Trek to Thyangboche (3,780m) (4 to 5 hours trek) – overnight lodge (B/L/D)
Day 07: Trek to Dingboche (4,365m) (4 to 5 hours trek) – overnight lodge (B/L/D)
Day 08: Acclimatization day, day hike to Chhukung (4 to 5 hours trek) – overnight lodge (B/L/D)
Day 09: Trek to Lobuche at (4,955m) (4 to 5 hours trek) – overnight lodge (B/L/D)
Day 10: Trek to Gorak Shep (5,395m) (7 to 8 hours trek) – overnight lodge (B/L/D)
Day 11: Climb Kalapattar (5,545m), Trek to Thukla(4,593m) – overnight lodge (B/L/D)
Day 12: Trek Thukla(4,593m) to Pangboche(3,985m)– overnight lodge (B/L/D)
Day 13: Trek Pangboche(3,985m) to Namche– overnight lodge (B/L/D)
Day 14: Trek to Lukla (2,652m) (6 hours trek) – overnight lodge (B/L/D)
Day 15: Lukla – Manthali (Ramechhap) drive back to Kathmandu – overnight hotel (B/B)
Day 16: Fly back home (1,330m) (B)
Transportation to and from airport in Kathmandu
Hotels in Kathmandu
Farewell dinner
Flight, round-trip, to Lukla
All meals while trekking
National Park fees and trekking permits
Sherpa, porters and guides
$25 Wire Transfer Fee (If Applicable)
International round trip airfare USA-Nepal
Meals in Kathmandu (excluding farewell dinner)
Personal gear
Excess baggage charges and airport taxes
Personal Items (gifts, etc)
Alcoholic beverages and bottled drinks
Single supplement upon request
All expenses incurred in the event of early departure (evac fees, transport, extra hotel nights, etc)
Trip cancellation insurance
Sherpa, potter and guides bonus
All cost not include in cost include
Please note that climbers have been delayed in Lukla awaiting return to KTM. At times helicopters can fly when planes cannot. Helicopter cost is approximately $500 -600 paid by the trekker.
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