We invite you to one of the most sought-after destinations in the world – the Everest Base Camp Trek. This is a lifetime journey that provides you with an opportunity to feel and vibrate again. This trek allows you to behold some of the most remarkable landscapes that exist on the planet. It gives you the chance to connect with the strength within you.
The two-week Everest Base Camp journey will take you to the base camp from where numerous hikers begin their climb to the mountains of the mountains. The base camp lies at an altitude of 5316 m above sea level while the Kala Patthar peak with a vast panorama of Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Pumori and Ama Dablam, and many other ice giants is located at an altitude of 5,545 m above sea level. Therefore, completing the Everest Base Camp trek and conquering Kala Patthar will be a real source of pride for every trekker.
This extraordinary trip begins with our spectacular flight from Kathmandu to Lukla. The hiking expedition then begins with our team of guides and porters. We will walk through several quaint villages of Phakding, Monjo, Namche, Tengboche, Dingboche, and Lobuche finally stepping foot at the base camp.
We will also summit the well-known Kala Patthar peak to enjoy some of the miraculous magic created by nature. When returning, we will once again take a remarkable flight from Lukla to Kathmandu which is an additional advantage of this trip.
We will see green terraced fields on the hills surrounding the city, vast and unimaginably deep valleys in the foothills, and above them soaring snow-capped peaks. This Everest Base Camp trek is a real symphony of mountain landscapes.
Day | Mode | Route Itinerary | Elev.(m) | Duration | Overnight | Included |
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01 | Flight | Arrival Kathmandu - Hotel - Dinner | 1,300 | 30m | Hotel | Dinner |
02 | Flight/trek | KTM - Lukla - Phakding ( 8 KM) | 2,860/2,610 | 30/3hrs | Guesthouse | B-L-D |
03 | Trek | Phakdin -Monju - Namche (12 Km) | 3,440 | 6/7hrs | Guesthouse | B-L-D |
04 | Hike/tour | Hike - Sangboche - Namche | 3,970/3,440 | 3/4hrs | Guesthouse | B-L-D |
05 | Trek | Namche - Tengboche (10 Km) | 3,860 | 5/6hrs | Guesthouse | B-L-D |
06 | Trek | Tengboche - Dingboche (10 Km) | 4,410 | 5/6hrs | Guesthouse | B-L-D |
07 | Hike/tour | Hike - Ngarjuna - Dingboche | 5,100 | 4/5hrs | Guesthouse | B-L-D |
08 | Trek | Dingboche - Thukla - Lobuche (7 Km) | 4,940 | 5/6hrs | Guesthouse | B-L-D |
09 | Trek | Lobuche - EBC - Gorakshep (13Km) | 5,180/5,364 | 8/9hrs | Guesthouse | B-L-D |
10 | Hike/trek | Trek-Kalapatther-Pangboche (18 Km) | 5,545/3,985 | 9/10hrs | Guesthouse | B-L-D |
11 | Trek | Pangboche - Namche (14 Km) | 3,440 | 7/8hrs | Guesthouse | B-L-D |
12 | Trek | Namche - Lukla (20 Km) | 2,860 | 6/7hrs | Guesthouse | B-L-D |
13 | Flight | Lukla - kathmandu - Hotel | 1,300 | 30/30m | Hotel | B |
14 | Flight | KTM - Airport - Departure | ----- | 30m | ----- | B |
Greetings! At the International Airport of Kathmandu, we will meet you at the exit gate and take you to our hotel. Rest and relax, and take a short walk around the hotel.
Our guide will visit you at the hotel in the evening and brief you about the tour ahead. We will then enjoy a warm welcome dinner at the respected restaurant of Kathmandu.
Please retire early at night for the early morning flight to Lukla the next day.
Today is the first high-adrenaline day of the entire Everest Base Camp Trek. We will rise early morning and drive to the Kathmandu airport to take a flight to Lukla. In the peak trek season of spring and autumn, we will have to take a flight from Ramechhap to reach Lukla.
In that case, we will drive to Ramechhap airport via private vehicle. After about 4 hours of comfortable driving, we will be able to take a flight to Lukla.
At Lukla, we will have breakfast and start our walk straight to Phakding. We will shortly be at the village of Cheplung after a downhill hike from where we will hike to Ghat.
An hour or two hike will then lead us to Phakding where we will stay overnight.
After breakfast, we will walk along the beautiful milky Dudh Koshi River and reach the village of Benkar. Crossing the suspension bridge, we walk down to a rocky gorge and arrive at Jorsalle.
A bit beyond Jorsalle, we enter the Sagarmantha National Park in Khumbu where we will see Everest for the first time. We will then hike along a less steep slope to reach Namche Bazaar.
We will stay and have dinner in one of the warm lodges of the Bazaar.
Today we will enjoy some photo sessions in the beautiful bustling market of Namche. After breakfast, we will hike to the highest hotel Everest View. We will witness the marvel of ice-capped mountains of Mount Everest, Ama Dablam, Lhotse, Nuptse, and several other Himalayan monsters.
If you are interested, we can also explore the historical Sagarmatha National Park museum and learn the history of the Sherpa people. Dinner and overnight stay at a lodge in Namche Bazaar.
after a nourishing breakfast, we will bid farewell to Namche and hike uphill for a while. Then we will cross a small bridge over the Imja Khola and arrive at Phungithanga- a remarkable beautiful Sherpa village covered with colorful prayer wheels.
After resting for a while, we will ascend through a serpentine path and walk through the dense rhododendron forest. Eventually, we will be at the flat terrain of Tengboche monastery. Behind the monastery, there are views of Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Thamserku, and Ama Dablam.
Overnight stay in the beautiful lodge of the village.
Today we will walk through the picturesque trail going through the rhododendron forests. Leaving Tengbcohe, we will go down towards the Deboche village cross rope bridges, and climb to reach Pangboche among the Tibetan-inscribed Mani walls.
We will then ascend the hill to reach the ancient village of Dingboche where we can witness Lhotse, Island Peak, and Ama Dablam. We will sleep and eat in the lodge of this traditional village.
Today we will rest most of the day acclimatizing and take a steep climb towards Nangkartshang Hill. It is yet another beautiful spot for scenic photos with Makalu and Amphu Laptse as backdrop. As we return, we will also take a brief tour of the Nangkartshang monastery. Return to the lodge in the evening for dinner and shelter for the night.
Today, we will march along a picturesque traverse with impressive views of the Khumbu valleys and Cholatse Peak. With a short downhill first and then an uphill climb, we will be at the village of Dughla. As we move on our trail, we will be at the Thukla Pass which serves as a memorial for deceased climbers.
We will continue walking through the rocky narrow trail which will lead us to our overnight village of Lobuche.
Today, we will begin our day at dawn as the most spectacular stage of the entire Everest Base Camp trek awaits us. We will leave Lobuche and march north to pass the southern part of Lhotse. We will then cross numerous glacial sections and walk slowly to reach the icy desert of Gorakshep.
We will have some breakfast here after which we will continue hiking to the camp of Mount Everest. For the base camp, we will have some outstanding views of Khumbu Icefall, Nuptse, Pumori, and Khumbutse.
Clicking some pictures, and making some reels for TikTok and Instagram, we will now make our way back to Gorakshep. Here we will take shelter at one of the rustic mountain lodges and retire early to start another day before dawn.
We will climb the massive wall of black rock commonly known as Kala Patthar today. Early in the morning, with headlamps over our heads, we march towards the peak. It will take about 2 to 3 hours to reach at the top of Kala Patthar from where we can see the most beautiful sunrise over Everest.
From this place, we can admire the lighting of the peaks over Nuptse, Pumori, and Ama Dablam as well. We will now descend to the base camp and have a hot delicious meal.
After resting for a while, we will now descend to Pangboche where we will retire to comfort our tiring legs.
From now on, we will undertake mostly downhill hikes so the trail ahead will be much easier. After an exhaustive yet rewardful trekking journey, we will now go down along similar paths through the dense forest of conifers, rhododendron passing the villages of Dingboche, and Tengboche to reach Namche once again.
We will have one more opportunity to spend the night with the delightful company of the hospitable Sherpa people of Namche.
Crossing the rapid waters of the Bhote Koshi and Dudh Koshi rivers, we will hike down to the village of Phakding where we will rest for lunch. Walking through the similar path yet again, and recalling the wonderful moments of our expedition, we will be at Lukla in no time.
Unloading our backpacks in the lodge, we will explore the village and buy some souvenirs for the remembrance of this remarkable trek.
Early morning, we will head to the Lukla airport to take our flight to the capital. Within 30 minutes, we will be again in the heart of this chaotic city. At the hotel, you can relax, take a hot shower, and go for a well-deserved massage.
Time to once again pack the bags and head to the International airport for the return journey home. Our representative will be at your hotel once again to take you to the airport for your safe travel.
Are you not ready to say goodbye to this beautiful country? If so why not consult our guide for recommendations for other amazing trips and treks? As your trusted companion, we will be delighted to serve you once again on yet another incredible journey in Nepal.
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Special Note for Trekkers:
During peak season, the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal may operate flights from Ramechhap to Lukla and vice versa, aiming to ease congestion at Kathmandu’s Tribhuvan International Airport. In the event of affected departures, you will need to rise early on day 2 and embark on a scenic 135-kilometer drive from Kathmandu to Ramechhap airport, with private transfers offered at no extra expense. We strive to keep you fully informed with the latest flight information, ensuring your journey proceeds as smoothly as possible.
Important Note:
The flight from Kathmandu to Lukla is usually reliable, but bad weather can cause delays or cancellations. Additional fees for a hired helicopter may apply, ranging from $300 to $600. Itineraries may or may not include an extra day as a buffer for delays, so we suggest adding a few days to the end of your trip in case of any delays. Extra days should be added after the journey, not at the beginning.
Number of People | Price Per Person |
1 Pax | US$ 1480 |
2 Pax | US$ 1299 |
3-5 Pax | US$ 1260 |
6-9 Pax | US$ 1190 |
10-15 Pax | US$ 1120 |
Over 16 Pax | US$ 1050 |
Accessible all year round, the Everest Base Camp offers the most beautiful experience in the seasons of autumn and spring. The calming temperature from -1 to 15 degrees Celsius in the months of September, October, and November (Autumn) makes your long working hours pleasurable. While the warm 16 degrees Celsius of the spring months of March, April, and May is more than comforting.
The transparently clear blue sky with the continuously transforming vegetation and landscape will make your trip worth remembering. You will meet numerous trekkers some climbing Island Peak, some with the determined will of conquering Mount Everest who will be happy to tell their stories and share their experience.
Elevated at an altitude of 5316 m above sea level, the Everest Base Camp is around 200 to 300 km from Kathmandu. You need at least 14 days to cover this distance on foot.
Beginning your journey, you will take a flight to Lukla located 367 km away from the capital. As you complete your trek from Lukla to Everest Base Camp, you will cover almost 65 km by walking through the varied mountainous terrain of several villages for 12 days.
So on average, each day you will hike for 15 km which is not that difficult if you are in good health and fitness.
Since the beginning of our Everest Base Camp trek, you will walk for 4 to 7 hours each day with a short break for lunch and photos in between. The walking hour depends on the resting destination we have scheduled for you on the itinerary. It also depends on your pace and the terrain you will be traversing.
For example, when trekking from Lukla to Phakding, the trail is relatively short and easy which you can cover in almost 3 hours. When passing through Phakding, Namche, Tengboche, Dingboche, and Lobuche, you will walk for almost 4 to 7 hours a day.
The most walking you have to be ready for is on day 9 and day 10 of the trek. On the 9th day, you will set foot at the Everest Base Camp from where you will return to Gorakshep for which 8 to 9 hours of hike is needed.
On the 10th day, you will summit the Kala Patthar and return to Pangboche needing you to hike for 9 to 10 hours. From the 11th day, when you round up your trip, you will mostly be descending through the trail so the rest of the trek will be more comforting.
Despite being a long trekking journey, the Everest Base Camp trek doesn’t present major technical difficulties. The entire route to the base camp has an excellent structure in the small villages we pass through. It doesn’t mean you don’t have to face any challenges. Remember, you have to walk 5 to 7 hours a day on average. You also have to face cold temperatures that can sometimes reach -15°C and feel the effects of acclimatization to altitude.
However, anyone with basic physical fitness and a strong mindset can participate in this trek. Perfect for a short family vacation, this trek offers an opportunity to learn a lot of wisdom among the picturesque and well-preserved stone villages, and Buddhist philosophy.
Yes, even if you are a novice trekker who doesn’t possess prior experience in mountain trekking, climbing, or extreme sports, you can successfully achieve your dream of seeing the mountain of mountains.
Readiness to walk for long hours along the rugged mountainous terrain and willingness to adapt to simple accommodation in mountain lodges are the only criteria for joining this trek. Above all, the physical and mental challenge of walking long distances over steep terrain and high altitudes helps develop resilience, endurance, and self-confidence.
So yes, even if you are new to high-altitude trekking, do not hesitate to contact us to join this trek. We will provide all the necessary information required to carry out this trek easily.
As discussed above, our Everest Base Camp trek is not that challenging and demanding at all. All we ask you to be in basic physical and mental fitness. If you have any chronic condition, we suggest you seek advice from your physician.
Make sure you strengthen your leg and core muscles at least 2 months before you join this trip. So your endurance level can increase and you can easily hike for long hours without any problems.
Additionally, your mental state plays a crucial role when you embark on this trek. The lower altitude zone is well equipped with good infrastructure but at higher zones, the facilities are still basic due to their remoteness and geography. Therefore, staying away for a few days from the luxury of a hot shower, WIFI, centrally heated rooms, or attached bathrooms is required.
But remember, it is exactly in these moments of discomfort that you discover your inner strength and the ability to overcome obstacles.
After deciding to join or Everest Base Camp trek, please make sure you engage in some simple sporting activities that can increase your fortitude. We recommend that you practice running, walking, swimming, climbing, and cycling for at least a month before participating in this trek.
Also, consider going on simple altitude training such as trekking nearby low-altitude mountains of your country. This practice will help you adjust to the thin atmosphere of the highly elevated region of Nepal.
And, meditation and yoga are other great practices to increase your mental strength and inner calm. In any type of discomfort or discouraging situation, you can remain undisturbed and experience inner peace.
What is so amazing about the Everest Base Camp trek is we have a number of alternate routes by which we can reach the base. Apart from the classic 14-day trek to the base camp, there are several options available to choose from. Such as the Everest Base Camp trek with three Passes trek in which you will hike through some of the remotest tracks in the world. You will cross Kongma La, Cho La, and Renjo La Passes before paying a visit to the camp.
If you think crossing three Passes is not your cup of tea, then opt for the Everest Base Camp trek via Tashi Lapcha Pass. You will drive from Kathmandu to Charikot and head towards Rolwaling Valley to cross the Pass and reach Everest Base Camp.
For nature lovers, you can trek to the Everest Base Camp along with a hike to the serene Gokyo Lake with the option of conquering the Gokyo Ri peak. Not interested? OK, we also have one more option for you.
We will drive you to Jiri from Kathmandu and take you through some magnificent villages of Sete, Junbeshi, Nunthala, Bupsa, Surke, and then to Phakding.
Please contact us for a hike to Everest Base Camp through any trail you like.
Altitude sickness may occur when hiking the high altitude trek like Everest Base Camp. You may feel the minor symptoms of this sickness even if you are an experienced trekker or even if you enjoy good health. This sickness occurs because of the thin air and low oxygen levels in the atmosphere of highly elevated regions like Everest Base Camp.
Therefore, well acclimatization of your body gradually to the high altitude is a must. We have scheduled two days of rest at Namche and Dingboche during the initial phase of the trek. We will utilize these days well by hiking for a few hours and resting plenty.
Still, you may feel nauseated, drowsiness, insomnia, loss of appetite, and headache which are the mild symptoms of this sickness. If so, taking a tablet of paracetamol, or Ibuprofen for headache and Diamox for difficulty in breathing can relieve you quickly.
If the medication doesn’t help, you can immediately descend and go up after feeling better. Drinking plenty of fluids, and water, and avoiding heavy meals, smoking, and alcohol are some preventive measures for altitude sickness.
We will provide all meals (Breakfast, lunch, and dinner) along with fresh seasonal fruit during the trek. When staying in the city, there are numerous options for dining according to your choice. Therefore, we will provide only breakfast when you stay in Kathmandu.
During the trek, breakfast and dinner will be provided in the lodge where we take shelter for the night. Lunch is provided along the trail of the Everest Base Camp.
The lodges along the route are well-developed and provide diverse cuisine from Nepali, Indian, Chinese, and Tibetan dishes. You can also enjoy some freshly baked pies and cakes. For breakfast, you have the option to choose from boiled eggs, porridge, bread, toast, chapati, and so on.
For lunch and dinner, you can order chowmen, pizza, thukpa, momo, or Dal Vat Tarkari. Enjoy your meal with a hot cup of masala tea, black tea, honey lemon tea, or Tibetan buttered tea or coffee.
The fruit juices, soft and hard beverages from cola drinks to alcohol can cost you an additional charge as they are excluded from our package.
Do not worry about charging your gadgets and devices during the trek. The rooms in the lodges have electrical sockets where you can charge your mobile, camera, and laptop. Almost all the villages receive a 24-hour electricity supply now and some also have solar power. So charging devices is no problem but at higher altitudes, the lodge owners may charge some Nepali rupees for the service.
As for internet connections, the lodges also provide good WIFI services. Up to Namche, you may have free WIFI but as you gain altitude, you may have to pay an extra fee. In addition, Nepal Telecom and NCELL have now provided several data packages so you can enjoy a 24-hour internet connection all along the track.
No TIMS card is needed for the Everest Base Camp trek but you need two other permits namely: Sagarmatha National Park Entry Permit and Khumbu Rural Municipality Permit.
The money collected from these permits is used to progress the villages and the livelihood of the local people. The Sagarmatha National Park permit is issued by the Nepal Tourism Board office of Kathmandu or Monjo village costing you NPR 3000 (USD 25) per person. For SAARC nationals, the cost is NPR 1500 (USD 10) per person.
The Khumbu Rural Municipality Permit is issued at Lukla or Monjo costing you NPR 2000 (USD 15) per person.
We guarantee you will get more than you have bargained for when setting out for our Everest Base Camp trek. The date when you have joined this trek will be etched in your mind forever. From the rich cultural heritage of Kathmandu to the ancient tradition of Buddhism, from the green plains of Kathmandu to the alpine glacial terrain of Everest, you will experience everything.
Each day, after breakfast, you will march along the beautiful route meeting fellow travelers, grazing yaks, and laborious Sherpas. You will cross numerous suspension bridges and cross the roaring Dush Koshi, Bhote Koshi, and Imja Rivers.
At noon, you will rest for a while for lunch and click some pictures. The trek then continues till evening and you will lodge in one of the beautiful warm lodges of the Sherpa village enjoying a hot dinner encircling the burning stove in the dining hall.
The night sky is something you have never witnessed before. Away from the tumultuous city life and lights, the sky suddenly seems filled with zillions of stars you never knew existed.
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No, according to our itinerary, you will stay overnight at Gorakhsep and will make a day trip to the Camp. Staying overnight at camp requires a special permit which is very costly. In addition, there are numerous challenges you have to overcome: freezing temperatures, unpredictable weather, and the risk of avalanches.
We tend to organize small group sizes for every trek so our team can focus on each traveler equally. We often take 12 people on our group trip.
In the winter season, you can expect a thick layer of snow but in other seasons, snow is very minimal along the trail.
Yes, there are numerous lodges in all villages along the route. So if you feel exhausted or find it difficult to trek, you can stay in any of these lodges.
It depends on your luck and the season you are hiking. Usually in spring and autumn, these incredible creatures often roam around the forest.
Based on 6
Reviews
The greatest experience of my life has been this. The arrangements Shishir makes for your stay in Nepal are excellent, and everything has been flawless. The journey to Everest Base camp is then wonderful, the guide gets to know you, and you can enjoy every second of ascending over the Himalayas. Amazing! My tour guide was Harka, and he was really kind and humorous. I now have a new friend for the rest of my life.
I appreciate everything, and I’ll be back with my friends. Ambition Himalaya helped me realize my dream
Excellent
We were a couple who visited Nepal twice. The First was 9 years ago with this company for the Everest Base Camp trek and this time also we choose this company. The service they provided very fantastic all care and good information. The owner of this company Shishir is honest and very helpful every time attentive. The guide Hari was Outstanding and really helpful. We did not have any problems on the way to EBC. We succeed. In the future, we Would like to return to make Annapurna trek with them. We recommend 100 %
Excellent
He disfrutado muchísmo del trekking al EBC + Gokyo por el Chola Pass. Iba con las expectativas muy altas y este viaje las ha superado.
Tanto la organización y la acogida de Shishir en Katmandú como el trato de Ghaman que fue nuestro guía y nos ayudó en todo momento con mil cosas, la simpatía de los porters… en fin, todo ha estado muy bien.
Íbamos 3 personas y pedimos un trekking privado para estar más tranquilos con el tema de la aclimatación, los ritmos de marcha, etc…
Recorrido superchulo y agencia muy recomendable
Excellent
Our recent completion of the Everest Base Camp Trek was a transformative event. We six friends used this agency’s services. The hike was excellent in every way—the guide was well-informed, the scenery was magnificent, and the cuisine was delectable! I would recommend the Everest Base Camp Trek to anyone looking for a once-in-a-lifetime adventure and who may use the service of Ambition Himalaya with 100% Satisfaction. Next September, we’ll go back and complete the Manaslu Trek
Excellent
We were a group of 7 people who recently joined a tour of the Everest Base Camp and it was absolutely breathtaking! The team was well-prepared with all the necessary arrangements and Shishir’s communication before and during the trip was exceptional. The trip itself was beyond my expectations, thanks to the wonderful weather and the amazing hiking experience. Our tour guide Raj was outstanding, with a wealth of experience and knowledge, and he was friendly and fun to be around. The accommodations and food were also good. Overall, I would highly recommend Ambition Himalaya to anyone looking for a similar adventure.
Very Good
We, four friends from Nederland, recently went on the Everest Base Camp trek, and it was one of the most amazing experiences of my life. The last part of the trek was a little tricky, but the scenery was incredible, with incredible views and massive mountains, especially Mt. Everest. We were so happy taking this agency service; we had an excellent guide, Mr. Hari. We got to experience some truly unique cultures. The guides were knowledgeable and helpful, and the food was delicious. Overall, it was an incredible adventure, and I highly recommend this agency to anyone looking for a once-in-a-lifetime experience!
Excellent
No. of People | Price Per Person |
1 Pax | US$ 1480 |
2 Pax | US$ 1299 |
3-5 Pax | US$ 1260 |
6-9 Pax | US$ 1190 |
10-15 Pax | US$ 1120 |
Over 16 Pax | US$ 1050 |
12 days / From: $ 1,090
14 Days / From: $ 1350
10 Days / From: $ 1,060
13 Days / From: $ 2999
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