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Everest Base Camp Trek

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Duration
15 days
Max. Elevation
5555 Meter
Group size
Min 2
Level
MODERATE
Transportation
Best Season
Accomodation
Meals
Starts at
Kathmandu
Ends at
Kathmandu
Trip Route

Highlights

    • Scenic flight to and from Lukla
    • Explore the Sherpa museum in Namche Bazar
    • See the yeti skull in Khumjung
    • Experiencing life as the "mountain people" live, in the heart of Himalaya
    • Visit Thengboche Monastery
    • Remarkable views of Khumbu Icefall
    • Explore Everest Base Camp
    • Witness some of the highest mountains in the world including Mt Everest
    • Sunrise view from Kala Pattar
The Everest Base Camp, the most adventurous and world widely famous trekking destination for adventure lovers and mountaineers. The planet’s highest mountain, Everest stands at an arduous height of 8,848m above the sea level. Exploring the trekking trails to Everest Base Camp grants you the breathtaking snow-capped panoramic vistas of some of the world highest mountains, lush green forests, and heavenly landscapes. Stepping in the land of the Sherpas and facing Mt Everest just in front of you, is like a dream come true, isn’t it? 
Why Trek to Everest Base Camp?
The trek to Everest Base Camp offers you incredible mountain views with uncountable small and big beautiful trekking memories. That proud feeling when you stand before the tallest mountain couldn’t be described in words unless you yourself collect the first-hand experience. For many travelers, trekking in Nepal would be beyond imagination and a once a life experience. Just imagine yourself in the lap of snowy Himalayas, admiring the one and only highest mountain surrounded with pure and natural beautiful views, and traditional charming villages. Besides the magnificent view of Mt. Everest, the route to EBC presents you suspension bridges, rhododendron forests, majestic rivers. These 15 days Everest Base Camp trek offered by Himalayan Friends is specially designed for time lacking adventurers and for those trekkers who desire to step on the foot of the Mt. Everest and fulfill the dream of soaring higher than even the clouds!
What is the best time to visit Everest Base Camp?
As every destination it’s best to check what the best time to visit is. Himalayan Friends advices to come either before the monsoon season or after. The ideal month to visit are from ending September to December and mid-February to end-May The best month to visit Everest Base Camp will be October to November or March to May when the skies are clear and stunning views of the Everest region can be seen!
What gear or equipment should I bring to Everest Base Camp?
For any type of high altitude trekking, the correct gear or equipment should be brought with you to make sure your trekking experience is without any inconveniences. So what gear or equipment should you bring to Everest Base Camp? Well Himalayan Friends provides you with a complimentary standard size sleeping back and even a waterproof trekking backpack! Trekking shoes can be rented. To make the most of your experience while trekking to Everest Base Camp we do recommend to bring the following: good and comfortable socks and trekking shoes, a rainproof jacket, a head light or torch, thermal underwear and a getup to prevent small stones entering your shoes. Most of the trekking gear can also be bought or even rented in Thamel the main tourism hub of Kathmandu.

Important Note

Trip Itinerary

  • Arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in the Kathmandu
  • Our representative will pick-up you from the airport and transfer you to your hotel
  • Hotel check-in and take a few minutes rest
  • Stroll around the Thamel Bazaar
  • Our representative will provide you a short brief orientation class about the further trek to Everest Base camp
  • Enjoy a welcome dinner with our team and stay overnight in the hotel

  • Hotel breakfast and check out
  • Transfer to the domestic airport
  • Scenic short flight to Lukla from Kathmandu
  • Trek about ¾ hours to reach to Phakding 
  • Have dinner and stay overnight in the guesthouse of Phakding

  • Morning breakfast and departure
  • Trek through the magnificent forest of Rhododendron and pine with unimaginable views of the riverside
  • Cross several suspension bridges over the Dudh Koshi and Bhote Koshi Rivers
  • Take around 5/6 hours from Phakding and end at Namche Bazaar 
  • Have a dinner and stay overnight at the guesthouse in Namche Bazaar

  • Morning breakfast 
  • Explore the busy market place of Namche Bazaar
  • Visit the Hillary Statue
  • Hike towards Khumjung
  • Dinner and overnight stay at the guesthouse in Khumjung

  • Morning breakfast 
  • Explore around Khumjung:
  • Visit the Khumjung Monastery
  • Interact and learn from the local cultures
  • Take a hike up the Khunjung Ridge for spectacular views
  • Dinner and overnight stay at the guesthouse in Khumjung

  • Morning breakfast and departure
  • Today we have to do around 5 to 6 hours trek to reach Tengboche. 
  • Enjoy remarkable views of Mt. Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Cholatse, Kantaiga, Ama Dablam and Thamserku
  • Explore Tibet Buddhist monasteries
  • Enjoy wonderful sunset views from the altitude of 3,900m/12,795ft.
  • Have dinner and stay overnight at the guesthouse in Tengboche

  • Morning breakfast and departure
  • Trek with the outstanding views of the enormous mountain and deep valleys
  • Enjoy forest walk filled with verities of lush trees such as birch, conifers, and rhododendron. 
  • Meet lots of yaks
  • Descend down to Devuche by crossing the Imja River
  • Continue on towards Dingboche
  • Have a dinner and stay overnight at the guesthouse in Dingboche

  • Morning breakfast and departure
  • Rest at Dingboche 
  • Around 2 to 3 hours you can hike to reach Dingboche peak or Chhukung Valley
  • Enjoy with wonderful views of Himalayan ranges, special views for island peak and Mt. Ama Dablam
  • Dinner and overnight stay at the guesthouse of Dingboche

  • Morning breakfast and departure
  • Continue to ascend with a steep climb up the moraine of the Khumbu Glacier 
  • Enjoy mountain views of the Cholatse, Lobuche and Pumari lie 
  • Continue on to Lobuche, crossing the Khumbu Glacier with views of Mount Nuptse straight ahead
  • Around 3 to 4 hours trek onwards Lobuche 
  • Dinner and overnight stay at the guesthouse of Lobuche

  • Morning breakfast and departure
  • Continue trek almost 2 hours to reach Gorkshep
  • Pass through the lateral moraine of the Khumbu Glacier to Thangma Riju
  • Enjoy beautiful views of Mt. Everest, Pumori, and other so many Himalayan ranges
  • At Gorkshep, take lunch and continue trek Everest Base Camp
  • Trek around 4 hours to reach Everest Base Camp
  • Enjoy the spectacular views of the Khumbu Icefall from the world-renowned Mt. Everest Base Camp
  • Trek back to Gorakshep
  • Have dinner and stay overnight at the guesthouse in Gorakshep

  • Leave early in the morning around 4am before having breakfast
  • Hike around 2 hours  with a stunning view of Mt. Everest and Pumori
  • See a phenomenal sunrise from the Kala Pattar over Mt Everest
  • Hike back down to Gorakshep for breakfast and departure
  • Trek back to Pheriche
  • Have dinner and stay overnight at the guesthouse in Pheriche

  • Morning breakfast and departure
  • Cross the Khumbu Khola stream and follow the main Everest trail down the scenic valley
  • Cross the bridge over Imja Khola, pass through Deboche village and arrive at Tengboche
  • Spend a brief time at Tengboche monastery before continuing our descent to the Dudh Koshi River passing through rhododendron bushes and fir trees
  • Cross the bridge over the Dudh Koshi 
  • Reach back at Namche Bazaar 
  • Dinner and overnight stay back at the guesthouse in Namche Bazaar

  • Morning breakfast and departure
  • Trek downhill alongside the Dudh Koshi River
  • Cross several beautiful suspension bridges
  • Explore the several monasteries and village and reach back at Lukla 
  • Enjoy the best Himalayan drinks and local wine with wonderful local foods to celebrate a successful trek
  • Dinner and overnight stay at the guesthouse back in Lukla

  • Morning breakfast and departure
  • Take a morning flight to Kathmandu which takes almost 30 minutes 
  • Enjoy splendid views of white and green mountains during the flight
  • As you reach to Kathmandu, hotel check-in
  • Take a rest and enjoy the images which were captured during the trek.
  • Stay overnight in the same hotel at Kathmandu

  • Hotel breakfast and checkout
  • Transfer to the international airport approx. 3 hours before your departure
  • Himalayan Friends hopes that you enjoyed the Everest Base Camp trek and hopes to see you soon for your next Himalayan adventure

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Excellent local and family company

Phuri, Rinji, and our guide Sonam were incredible, all the things you'd want in a trekking company: responsive, caring, and kind. We had to change plans many times before and during the trek due to weather and family emergencies. Phuri and his team responded to our changes quickly and with more kindness than I've ever experienced with any type of customer service relationship. We trekked the Everest region during a very wet October when more than 2000 other travelers got stuck in Ramechapp with no flights to Lukla. Phuri could see what was happening, pivoted quickly, and got us a successful helicopter flight to start our trek. One thing to keep in mind is that the KTM airport does not allow flights to Lukla during October and the jeep ride to Ramechapp (where you're allowed to fly to Lukla) are long, anywhere from 4-7 hours.

Jessica Z
United States

Everest Base Camp trekk

I have travelled around the world for hiking and backcountry skiinig. My trekking to Everest BC and Kalapathar is the best trip of all my trips. My guide Dendi Sherpa was fantastic as was the porter. The trip was well organized and all the details taken care of. I can highly recommend this company and their guides and staff.

Thomas G

Solo Trek in Khumbu with Himalayan Friends

Phuri knew that some day I would return to Nepal, where we lived 2014-2017, so I could explore the Everest region with his team. We spoke about it. I dreamed about it. We made it happen. In August 2022, I was fortunate to jump on a plane to Lukla, arrive in Khumbu and spend 12 extraordinary days of wonder and discovery as we traveled up to Everest Base Camp and over to the pristine Gokyo lakes, completing two high mountain passes: Chola and Renjo La. Phuri, Rinji and Ang Kaila have a way of working together that is unique and unparalleled in the region. They allow you a window into Sherpa culture based on their strong connections and carefully cultivated trekking relationships. Many local leaders became our tea stops and I was able to gain insight into the sociopolitical push/pull factors of the region. I got to stay my last night in their family home and witness potato harvest season. My guide was pure gold! Not only did Ang Kaila stay in tune with my goals, he pushed me even further than I believed was possible when I let him know I was in marathon training mode. He watched my body, mind, spirit and ensured I was eating/hydrating ever step of the way. We did this adventure together, putting safely first, and checking in all along the way. My porter, Jeevan, was kind and knew the terrain. Arriving home I look back at this solo trek experience with new appreciation for Sherpas, for the region, and for the close support from Phuri’s wonderful family. You can trek in Nepal with many outfits, and will ultimately have a grand experience, but if you are looking for a way to get out there with a company that cares about you to make the trek truly unforgettable and life changing, I recommend you go with Himalayan Friends!

Siena F
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