Everest Base Camp Trek
15 DAY
Nepal
Moderate to Strenuous
Breakfast in Kathmandu and all the foods during trekking
Private Vehicle / Aeroplane
Everest, the top of the World. Reaching the top of the world is the dream of every person. Everest Base Camp Treks takes you up to the base camp of Mount Everest. The highest point of the trek Kalapathar is the best viewpoint of hundreds of Himalayan peaks including Everest. 15 days trek to Everest passes many typical Sherpa villages, dense forests, rivers, monasteries, and of course mountain views. Treks to Everest provides many optional itineraries but the first choice of people is to make Everest Base Camp Treks. This trek is facilitating local guest houses all the way up to the end point of trekking. Your professional guide and supporter is the key person to making your trip successful and joyful.
Touch Kailash Travels and Tours provide a professional, helpful, friendly, and informatic guide and strong porter who helps you to be successful in 15 days trek to Everest.
This trek reaches immediately high altitude land. Your first day reaching Lukla (2860) meters and sleeping at 2610 meters is higher than staying in Kathmandu valley. Good acclimatization in Namche Bazar (3440m) and easy hiking around makes your body fit at high altitude. You also can have one more acclimatization day in Dingboche in case of any doubt. This day can be adjusted with the last spare day of Kathmandu of our 15 days itinerary. Trekking every day is about 5-6 hours which is slow walking at a high altitude. Way back from Everest Base Camp is faster. This trek can be run throughout the year but there is the special season of sunny days with clear Himalayan views without rain in the mountain.
The best season treks to Everest are autumn and spring. The month of March to May and September to November is sunny days with clear sky. You still can make this trek in the winter season of December to February month.
Day 01 Arrival in Kathmandu and Transfer to Hotel (1350m) we discuss about trekking and other arrangement if time permits. Overnight at Hotel
We pick up you from Tribhuban International airport Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel. We discuss trekking and another arrangement if time permits.
Day 02 Sightseeing in Kathmandu valley and trip preparation. Overnight at Hotel
We start the sightseeing tour in Kathmandu valley. A famous Hindu temple, A biggest Buddhist stupa and old king palace are covered. All these sides are listed in UNESCO sutural heritage sides. Late afternoon back to hotel and briefing about the trip.
Day 03 Fly to Lukla (2860m) and trek to Phakding (4/5 hours - 2610m) Overnight at local guest house
We start a sightseeing tour of Kathmandu valley. A famous Hindu temple, A biggest Buddhist stupa and old king palace are covered. All these sides are listed in UNESCO sutural heritage sides. Late afternoon back to hotel and briefing about the trip.
Day 04 Trek to Namche Bazar. (6/7 Hours - 3440m) Overnight at local guest house
starting of the day is easy walking at flat land. We cross a couple of similar villages on the and Cross Everest National Park permit checking counter. Cross several high and long suspension bridges. Your first challenging uphill of this trek at the end of the day to reach Namche Bazar.
Day 05 Acclimatization in Namche Bazar. sort hiking to view point and Khumjung village. overnight at local guest house
Namche is a great town with numerous little stores with numerous ranges of items from souvenirs to trekking gears. There are also a number of restaurants, coffee shops, bakery and bars. We involve in short hiking tour to Everest viewpoint and explore Khumjung village. Come back to Namche and overnight
Day 06 Trek to tengboche. (5/6 Hours - 3860m) Overnight at local guest house
start trekking with easy climbing than trail goes flat and down till Phunki Thanka. After crossing the suspension bridge, start last bit of the climb into Tengboche Monastery. It is fairly steep but not as long or difficult as previous from Phakding to Namche. Reach Tengboche and explore the Tengboche monastery. Tengboche Monastery is one of the larger monasteries in this trek
Day 07 Trek to Dingboche. (5/6 Hours - 4410m) Overnight at local guest house
today is one of the easiest days so far and started with going downhill on a fairly wide path with well-established trees covering the path. Time of reaching Dingboche, land became less vegetation and plateau type. The massive view of Mt. Everest, Amadablam and more other mountain are near as you walk further
Day 08 Trek to Lobuche. (4 Hours - 4930m) Overnight at local guest house
The short distant walking today from Dingboche to Lobuche. It is just awesome walking throughout the largest mountains all around. We reach Lobuche in the early afternoon. Have good rest in high altitude. You also can meet some peoples going to Gokyo lake via this place.
Day 09 Trek to Everest Base camp (5364m) and come back to Gorakhshep (7/8 Hours - 5170m) for overnight. Guest House
Total trekking duration is long today. Start walking over glassier with huge rocks. About 2 hours continue walking reach Gorakhshep, which is last lodges in this trek. Fix our room for tonight and further walking to Everest Base Camp. It is all walking over the glacier and with heavy wind. It takes around 6 hours to be and back to Gorakhshep
Day 10 Climb Kalapathar (5545m) early in the morning. Trek back to Feriche. (4/5 Hours - 4240m) overnight at local guest house
early in the morning climb to Kalapathar. Reach before sunrise on the top and view the panoramic Himalayas with the sunrise. Get down to lodge and take breakfast. Start trekking down to Feriche via Lobuche. Along the way we pass many memories dedicate to those who passed the way attempting to climb the peaks.
Day 11 Trek back to Namche. (6/7 Hours - 3440m) Overnight at local guest house
It is long trekking down to Namche Bazar losing approximately 800 meters. Trekking trail includes lots of ups and downhill. Some of them are serious uphill too. At our lunchtime, we reach Tengboche monastery and then serious walking down. Once you cross rive of Phunki Thanga, steeply up for 2 hours and get flat land to reach Namche.
Day 12 Trek back to Lukla. (6/7 Hours - 2860m) Overnight at local guest house
another long day of walking at the end of your Everest base camp trekking. All the way down till the long suspension bridge till the foot of Namche. Follow all the way flat way to Lukla via many villages including Phakding, where we stayed a night on our first day of trekking.
Day 13 Fly back to Kathmandu (35 minutes). transfer to Hotel and rest. Overnight at hotel
Early in the morning reach at Airport and fly back to Kathmandu. It is 35 minutes flight back and transfers to Hotel. Take rest and fresh after your long trekking.
Day 14 Spare day in Kathmandu. in case of disturbance in Lukla flight. Overnight at Hotel
Today is a spare day of the trekking. In case of you need one more day acclimatization at the mountain or in case of your flight cancellation of Lukla. You still can plan to visit some historical places in Kathmandu valley.
Day 15 Final departure
We drop you international airport for your final departure
- Arrival and Departure arrangement
- 3 nights accommodation on twin sharing in Kathmandu
- Every morning breakfast in Kathmandu
- One day sightseeing in cultural heritage monuments in Kathmandu valley
- Private car, professional tour guide and entrance fees in Kathmandu sightseeing
- Flight ticket of Kathmandu - Lukla - Kathmandu
- Flight ticket of your guide from Kathmandu
- Everest national park permit and TIMS card for trekking
- Professional, helpful and friendly trekking guide in entire trek
- Trekking porter
- Salary, Foods, Accommodation, Insurance and equipment of guide and porter
- 11 nights accommodation in local tea houses on twin sharing
- 3 times foods and hot drinks during your trekking days
- Farewell with a dinner in a typical Nepali restaurant
- warm jacket and down sleeping bag in returnable based if you need
- Emergency evacuation management Service charge and official taxes
- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
- Bottled drinks and bar bills
- Personal insurance, equipment and Tipping
- Emergency evacuation and Medical expenses
- Extra cost because of any Natural calamities which is not in our hand Any other activities, other than mentioned in cost including
Recommendations for Yatra
The Touch Kailash Team will be providing a Duffel Bag, a 25l Backpack, and a Down Jacket (on a refundable basis), upon your arrival in Kathmandu.
Documents:
Carry a small waist pouch or document bag to organize essential documents:
- Passport with photocopies.
- Photographs.
- Identity card.
- Diary for addresses and contacts.
- Ball pens with spare refills.
- Maps/Charts/Books.
- Travel cheques, credit cards & currency.
- Airline/Railway tickets/vouchers.
- Any other personal documents.
Common Items:
- Big bag for equipment
- Small light trek bag
- Water bottle/Thermos flask (1 liter)
Clothing:
- Enough clothing for the entire journey, including trek suits, leisure wear, jogging trousers, T-shirts, polar fleece, shirts, salwar kameez, etc.
- Wool socks, thick tights, wool monkey cap, scarves, warm light gloves
- Wool/thermal long underwear
- Rainwear (umbrella or raincoat)
Footwear:
- Sports comfortable shoes/trainers (Nike, Adidas, etc.) with a spare pair
- A pair of light slippers
Toiletries:
- Toiletries kit (soap, shampoo, toothbrush, toilet rolls, towels, etc.)
- Sunscreen lotion/cream
- Facial tissues, wet wipes
Camping Items:
- Torch/candle/matchbox/lighter/batteries
- Knife
- Plastic mug
- Dusk masks/face masks
Personal & General Items:
- Regular medicines
- Dark sunglasses
- Favorite food for energy (nuts, biscuits, powdered juice)
- Kapoor/Vicks/Inhaler, etc.
- Binoculars/Camera/extra batteries
- Milk powder for tea
First Aid Kit:
- Typical backpacking kit for minor injuries
- Diamox/Aspirin/painkillers
- Lip balm/Mustard oil/Vaseline
- Plasters
- TCP, salt, mint, Vicks for sore throats
- The Currency for Nepal is Nepalese Rupee, while there are options to exchange at the airport, you may find better exchange rates at the numerous exchange centers in the Thamel Market.
- The Currency used in Tibet is the Chinese Yuan, US Dollars or other currencies are not accepted.
- While US Dollars and major currencies, including Indian Rupees, are accepted in Nepal, this is not the case in Tibet. If you intend to convert your money to Chinese Yuan, you can do so either at international airports or in Kathmandu.
This journey encompasses urban, rural, and remote areas in Nepal and Tibet, resulting in varying accommodations and amenities. Whether it's five-star hotels and guest houses or camping in the breathtaking Himalayan regions under the care of our staff, you can be confident that we will consistently offer the best possible facilities in every instance.
All Travelers must ensure that their passport is valid for a minimum of 6 months from the date of tour completion.
- Indian Passport Holders do not require a visa to enter Nepal.
- All foreign Passport Holders can get their 30 days multiple entry visa to Nepal at the Kathmandu Airport, or online from the Nepal Immigration Website.
- All Visas and Permits along with other needful documents for Tibet will be arranged by Touch Kailash Team.
Trip Note
Everest Base Camp Trekking can be combine with some other destinations in Nepal. White water rafting, Jungle safari, Paragliding, Mountain flight, Bungee jumping, Natural and culture tours are the optional activities.
You also can include Renjo La, Chola and Kongma La pass, Gokyo valley with Everest Base Camp Trekking.