Everest Base Camp Best Itinerary

We set out on the 3rd Sep 19 , me my son and 3 friends and our guide Basu. Our aircraft left Kathmandu late as the clouds were low , we arrived at Lukla 30 mins after take off and wow that is a small landing strip😬. The days were long and tough and one of our party had to be airlifted back from pheriche, due to ams. We finally reached base camp on the 10th September 19 and we were all very emotional, this would not have been possible without the amazing knowledge of Basu from Exciting Nepal tours, the guy was an inspiration to us all. When we got back to Lukla we were stranded for 6 day due to the weather but Basu never let anything get him down and kept our moral up ( even though he’s wife gave birth to their first child while we were stranded). I honestly can’t pay the man enough compliments and wish him the best of luck 🙏

Wow. Where to start. This trip was life changing and it would not have been possible without Subash, Basu, and the whole team at Exciting Nepal. Thank you. The quick version for busy travelers: Exciting Nepal makes Nepal adventure dreams come true. Their guide Basu is one of the best I've ever had and along with our porters Singman and Ngima we had a team that literally lifted our spirits and felt like a family - critical vibes for what is a physically and mentally taxing adventure near to the top of the world. If EBC is on your list (or really anywhere in Nepal is including ABC), Exciting Nepal needs to be who you book with and Basu needs to be your guide. A bit longer: First, if you're reading this review and have any hesitation booking with a local agency - put that aside. Exciting Nepal is special. Subash and his team are world class and exceeded our expectations on every front from on the ground excellence, to safety and attentiveness. They are constantly working the trails and have a dynamic network to get the best real time information. They also have great relationships with the helicopter companies for immediate rescue and extraction - so you always know you're safe and have the option should you ever need it. But what's travel without heart and story? That's where our guide Basu led our small group with energy, passion, professionalism and unique domain knowledge up and down the trail that only comes with 10 years of experience leading trekkers across the country. Basu is everything a mountain guide should be. He's constantly making sure his group is learning and having a good time - while simultaneously making sure everyone is safe and optimally healthy. His sense of optimism is contagious. He knows when to gently push people to achieve their goals and when to protect health and well-being. He is trained in helicopter rescue, so he is a trusted resource for literally every part of the EBC experience. The love and respect that teahouse owners and other guides show him on the trail is testament to his character, his energy and leadership style. I'd be remiss if I didn't also mention our porters - the sometimes silent heroes of any Nepal adventure. Our porters Singman and Ngima matched the energy and positivity of Basu and made the difference every day as we trekked to higher and higher altitudes. I always felt cared for - but more importantly, I always felt the energy and guidance from Basu and team to overcome any obstacle and achieve my dream. My thanks to Basu, Subash and team cannot be overstated. And I'm excited for you, TripAdvisor reader and potential future EBC trekker, to experience what I experienced with Exciting Nepal. Book with them and go already! :)

We did Everest Base Camp Trek with helicopter return with Exciting Nepal in October. Subash, the owner of Exciting Nepal, handled all communication. Before our trip, he was always polite, responsive and helpful, often replying to our emails late into the evenings. It made organisation a breeze. Before we left for Lukla, he requested for all of us to send him our travel insurance details, so he can help organise an evacuation if the need arises, which I thought was useful. Thankfully, all of us had no such requirements. Our guide, Basu, was professional and friendly. He’s got a super poker face and you can never tell when he is joking or not, which makes for an often funny conversation. He was feeling under the weather during our hike, but he never let his illness get in the way of providing good service. He was encouraging throughout the trip and helpful. He is very knowledgeable and dependable, making sure to check in with each of us each day to see how we were feeling. 5* for Basu. Our porters, Tez, Bhim and Kumar, were super awesome and dependable. They took great care of our group during the 9 days and we are truly appreciative of their hard work. They led us for one of our acclimatisation hikes, and we are grateful to have the opportunity to know them better (as they do not walk at our glacial speed). The one thing I felt could be better, is for Subash to list the accommodation (Access Nepal) in Kathmandu on the website or upfront when we confirmed the trip, vs having to request for the information. Other than that, I would engage their services for future trips.

After my 14 Everest Base Camp trek with Exciting Nepal this spring, I’m assured that Exciting Nepal is the best travel company in Nepal. We, a group of old friends decided to go to Everest Base Camp via trekking. We searched the internet and contacted Exciting Nepal. We loved how our queries were promisingly answered. Then we decided to go with exciting Nepal. It was in February that we contacted Exciting Nepal and they arranged an amazing EBC trek in April saying it was a great time to go. And it was! Our welcome in Nepal was great. Ram, a representative from Exciting Nepal was waiting for us with his big smile at the airport. He escorted us to our hotel where we met Hari, our guide during the trek. The trek started with a thrilling flight to Lukla. Believe me, I felt my heart pounding as we landed in Lukla. Every single day on the trek was equally exciting. We were having the best time of our life in Everest. At some points on the trek, we felt less in energy. However, Shyam, our guide was always there motivating us with his funny jokes and stories. Our Everest base camp trekking experience with exciting Nepal was remarkable. We are so impressed that we are coming back to Nepal on our next holiday for another trek with Exciting Nepal. Thank you, Mr. Subash, Keep amazing us!

My first trek in Nepal Annapurna Base Camp was three years before with different company and guide. Compare to that part of service with recent trek experience with Exciting Nepal trek of Everest Base Camp Trek has vast different. Very responsible manager, knowledgeable guide with Good English Speaking, Very Helpful Porter. Taking good care of food and accommodations during the trek. We flew to Lukla than start my trek. After the breakfast at Lukla, we did not feel any tiredness with guide Ram during the trek. He was so helpful, talkative and well knowledged local person giving me all the information along the trek. He was charming, smiling all most all the time. That 09 days trek was comfortable, and I enjoyed a lot with his company. We had a great time during the rest at Namche and Dingboche, from Dingboche we trek up to the Chukung valley was another great experience. Hiking up to Kalaptthar was great; What a view of Mt. Everest and surrounding the other high mountain. From the Everest Base Camp we can see the fantastic view of glaciers and Mt. Everest. However, there was no view of Mt. Everest Peak from the Everest Base Camp as it can be seen from Kala Patthar. After coming back from the Base Camp to the Gorekshep, I decided to quit the trek and catch a Helicopter provided by the company to the Lukla and the next morning I flew back to Kathmandu. Subash helped again to change my flight ticket to Kathmandu was 4 Days earlier than the original itinerary.