Everest Base Camp Trekking

About this experience

Trip Highlights:
• Trek to the Everest Base Camp which is located at 5380 meters.
• Explore the wide variety of flora and fauna inside Sagarmatha (Everest) National Park and discover the natural hidden wonders in the high altitude vicinity of the Everest region.
• Opportunity to experience the rich Buddhist cultures and traditional Highland Sherpa community who are warm, friendly and have welcoming nature.
• Accomplish a hike up to Kalapatthar at 5545 meters - one of the best viewpoints of Everest that offers magnificent views of world’s towering mountain ranges including Everest 8848m (world’s highest mountain), Mt. Lhotse 8516m (world’s 4th highest mountain), Mt. Makalu 8481m (world’s 5th highest mountain), Mt. Cho Oyu 8201m (world’s 6th tallest mountain) and many other surrounding high snow-capped peaks for a lifetime achievement experience.

At a glance

• Duration: 336 hr

Itinerary and highlights

See the overview, available options and booking details for the experience schedule.

Languages and tickets

• English — Guide
• Mobile Only

Tour operator

• Nepal Guide Treks and Expedition P. Ltd.

Meeting points and locations

Accessibility and practical details

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Our Everest Base Camp Trekking cost inclusion includes the accommodation if three star rated hotel in Kathmandu. Matching the customer preference and required we can easily upgrade the accommodation status. During the trekking days, you will be provided with accommodation in available tea hoses lodges. Depending on the number of pax your accommodation will be arranged in – Single, Double, Triple or Twin Sharing as per your requirements. It may occur that you may have to share the twin sharing rooms with other trekkers but in that condition, proper safety and security of your belongings will be done. Attached toilets may not be available in every tea houses, so you need to get out and make use the public toilet for your convenience.
• During your time spent in Kathmandu, we provide you BB plan – Bed and Breakfast program. However, you will be provided with all meals on board (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) during the entire trek duration. Wide varieties of food from all around the globe will be offered on the menu. One of the major plus points of staying the teahouses is that they serve healthy food in very orderly manner. Another thing that we must keep in mind is that we will eat our dinner after reaching the teahouse and the following morning we will have our breakfast at the same teahouse lodge. Similarly, we will enjoy our lunch en-route while heading to the next destination.
• Everest Base Camp Trekking is a moderate and adventurous trekking trip that demands trekkers with ability to walk 5-6 hours a day. The trails along the Everest Base Camp rises soundly above 5000 meters from the sea level. Trekking in the high altitude give briths to unexpected high altitude sickness, hence trekking slow and in a steady pace would be a perfect solution in such conditions appear. We recommend trekkers to maintain physical fitness (jogging, cycling, swimming etc) prior to couple of day before the actual trekking date. High mountaineering skills are not required for this trek however previous trekking experience is a merit for Everest Base Camp Trekking.
• Classified as the best season for Everest Base Camp Trekking are:3 months in Spring ( March, April, May) & 3 months in Autumn (September, October, November)
• Above mentioned months are considered as the best season for Everest Base Camp Trekking. Clear weather allows trekkers to enjoy the best mountain sceneries while getting the absolute best trekking experience. For trekkers who prefer trekking in less crowdy time of the year – December, January and February is probably the best time for trekking in the Everest region. Categorised as the monsoon season (June, July and August) is highly affected by rain and therefore is no good for trekking.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.