Everest Base Camp Trek Overview
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Everest Trip Planner presents the classic Everest Base Camp Trek revealing the beauty of the Himalayas of Nepal. The journey to the base camp provides you with an adventure like never before.
The trek to Everest Base Camp (EBC) usually takes around 14 days through the mountain landscape. Lukla being the starting point of the trek in the Everest region is reached via scenic flight from Kathmandu.
As the trek initiates, you come across the Sagarmatha National Park while passing through dense forests, pristine rivers, green hills, waterfalls, glaciers, and many more. On top of that, the Sherpa villages like Namche, Tengboche, Dingboche, and more expose you to unique Sherpa culture and their way of life.
As the name of the trek suggests, you are sure to be captivated by the world's highest mountain, Mt Everest. Besides Everest, the majestic views of Ama Dablam, Lhotse, Nuptse, Lobuche, etc. are out of this world.
Moreover, visiting ancient monasteries, witnessing mountain vistas from Kala Patthar, and seeing major landmarks like Khumbu Glacier up close are the major highlights of the trek.
As for the trekking difficulty, the EBC trek is considered moderately difficult. However, trekkers need to have good physical fitness since one needs to trek above 5,000 meters in altitude. So, it's best to prepare for the trek, especially for beginners.
In addition, the trekking experience can greatly vary in choosing the best time. To make your journey accomplishable, Spring and Autumn are the most preferred seasons due to the fair weather and temperature.
So come join us today! We strive to make every trekking experience a positive one and hope to make it meaningful.
Outline Itineraries
| Day | Activities | Height | Walking Hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 01 | Arrival in Kathmandu. | 1300m | |
| Day 02 | Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla and Trek to Phakding | 2,840m | 3 hrs |
| Day 03 | Trek to Namche Bazaar | 3,440 | 7 hrs |
| Day 04 | Acclimatization Day in Namche | 3440m | 3-4 hrs |
| Day 05 | Trek to Tengboche | 3,860m | 5 hrs |
| Day 06 | Trek to Dingboche | 4,410m | 4-5 hrs |
| Day 07 | Acclimatization Day in Dingboche | 4470m | 4-5 hrs |
| Day 08 | Trek to Lobuche | 4,910m | 5 hrs |
| Day 09 | Trek to Everest Base Camp and Return to Gorak Shep | 5,364m | 8 hrs |
| Day 10 | Morning Hike to Kala Patthar and Descend to Pheriche | 5,545m | 7 hrs |
| Day 11 | Trek to Namche | 3,440m | 7 hrs |
| Day 12 | Trek to Lukla | 2,840m | 6-7 hours |
| Day 13 | Fly Back to Kathmandu | 1,400m | 30-45 min |
| Day 14 | The Final Farewell |