Everest Base Camp Trekking
14 Days Starting and ending in Kathmandu
Visiting: Kathmandu, Phakding, Namche Bazar, Tyangboche, Dingboche, Lobuche, Everest Base Camp, Pheriche, Lukla
Tour operator:
Tour code:
TMG-EB100
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 10
Physical rating:
Strenuous
Age range:
12-85
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Active, Adventure Tours, Small Group, Walking Hiking and Trekking
Activities:
Tour Overview
Everest Base Camp is the darling spot of the trekkers because it has all the facets of the trek. The base camp is soulful and gives you all the vibes that you want in the corner of the world. It is inspirational, and it meets your emotional value, such as the association of man and the mountain. It creates a bond between you and Everest. Everest Base Camp Trekking is memorable, and it has the must-see places for trekkers. These are the bottom lines of our Everest Base Camp. The central theme of our Everest Base Camp Trek shows you the jaw-dropping view of mountains. This will be experiential. Everest Base Camp Trek takes you to the Traditional Sherpa Villages. It seems that this tradition is an inevitable part of the trek. Some villages date back to hundreds of years, and they have a rich history. As the trekking trail traverses their villages, you will be touched by their hospitality, and as you visit the historic Tengboche Monastery, its magical interior design will take you to the peak of happiness. The trekking trail is peppered with variants, such as hills, valleys, mountains, rivers, pasture, waterfalls, and the ancient cultures and traditions.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrival In Kathmandu, The Capital City Of Nepal (1,400 M)
Location: Kathmandu
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: No Meals
Welcome to the Land of Himalayas, a birthplace of Lord Buddha; known as "The Light of Asia" and also the City Of Temples- Kathmandu Valley. To receive you, our staff will be at the Tribhuvan International Airport. You can notice him, holding company signboard. After that, will transfer you to the hotel. If you have some spare time, you can walk to the street of Thamel. A company representative will meet you and explain about the trip in detail.
Day 2 : Fly To Lukla (2840M) And Trek To Phakding (2,610M) Duration: 3 Hours
Location: Phakding
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today, after breakfast, head to the domestic airport. Enjoy a scenic mountain flight to Lukla. See the wonderful Himalayas, including Everest. Next, we trek to Phakding along with a trekking guide. As you trek, you see Mt Nupla (5885m) Kusum Kanguru (6367m) and Mount Kwongde Range. En route, you come across Dudh Kosi Valley.
Day 3 : Trek To Namche Bazaar (3,440M) Duration: 6 Hours
Location: Namche Bazar
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today, you enter the Sagarmatha National Park. See the cascade of waterfalls. Follow the trekking trail that goes uphill and downhill. Villages are widely prevalent with flowers, such as Rhododendron, Magnolia, and fir. Intermingling with nature, you head to Namche. On the way, you get an ample opportunity to see the mountains.
Day 4 : Namche Bazaar Acclimatization Day
Location: Namche Bazar
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Acclimatization means an adaptation for tomorrow's higher altitude. For the ultimate view of the mountains, head to the Everest View Hotel. This is a short hike, and hiking is always strenuous in the Everest Region. The view of the mountain is impressive. You will see a 180-degree view of the mountains, and you will not regret it.
Day 5 : Trek To Tengboche (3,860M) Duration: 5 Hours
Location: Tyangboche
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Stop to look at Mt. Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam and a close-up view of Thamserku that catches your eyes, and make your way to see the iconic bird, that is, pheasant. Your reach Deboche via pine forest, Phunki Thenga, and Tengboche. No matter how tired you are, the historic monastery of Tengboche mitigates your pain.
Day 6 : Trek To Dingboche (4,410M) Duration: 5 Hours
Location: Dingboche
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After a fortifying breakfast, make your way to Chortens, mani walls, Pheriche, Lobuche, and Dingboche. The main attraction is the superb view of Ama Dablam. Walk down the trekking trail and cross the confluence of the river. Cross the bridge on the Lobuche River. Keep following the steep trekking trail that will take you to Dingboche.
Day 7 : Acclimatization Day: Hike To Nangkartshang Peak (5083M) Duration: 6 Hours
Location: Dingboche
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
This will be your second acclimatization day that will goes last up to 6 hours of trekking at the elevation of 5,100 m. After you breakfast, we will walk to the Nagerjun (5,100 m), a hill located on the flanks of the Chhukung Valley directly above the Dingboche. This walk will lead you to the high and step low for sleeping. You can see the spectacular views of Lobuche East (6,119 m), Lobuche West (6145 m), Taboche Peak (6367 m), Thamserku (6608m), Kangtega (6685 m) and Ama Dablam (6856 m). If the weather is clear you can see the world's fifth highest mountain Makalu including the great views of Pheriche Valley. After having some rest and fun, the descent back to the Dingboche. It will take nearly 2 hours. After having lunch, you can have a rest and a sunset view.
Day 8 : Trek To Lobuche (4,910M) Duration: 5 Hours
Location: Lobuche
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Along the trekking trail, you will discover the steep terminal moraine of the Khumbu Glacier, the amazing view of the mountains, and the memorials of the Everest Climbers. This is one of the few places in the world where you will see the great view of Khumbutse, Lingtren, Pumori, and Mahalangur Himal.
Day 9 : Trek To Everest Base Camp (5,365M) And Then Back To Gorak Shep (5,140M) Duration: 8 Hours
Location: Everest Base Camp
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today, our top priority is to visit the Everest Base Camp. Hit to the narrow and rocky path. Next up is an area from where you can detour. Your guide will tune with the original trekking trail. Pay a visit to the Italian Pyramid. You also hit rocky dunes, moraines, and streams. After you swallow the beauty of Everest Base Camp, you say farewell to it.
Day 10 : Hike Up To Kala Patthar (5,555M) Early In The Morning And Trek Down To Pheriche (4240M) Duration: 7 Hours
Location: Pheriche
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
When you reach the top of Kalapathar, you will find it full of life because it is the only place in the world for every Everest Lover. Kalapathar is a well-defined viewpoint. Above all, you will see 360-degrees panoramic view of Mt Everest, Mt. Pumori, Mt. Lingtren, Mt. Khumbetse, Mt. Nuptse, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Ama Dablam, Mt. Thamserku and so on.
Day 11 : Trek To Namche Bazzar (3,440 M) Duration: 7 Hours
Location: Namche Bazar
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Trek down to the forest that exemplifies rhododendron and juniper trees. Cross the prayer-flag festooned bridge on the Dudh Koshi River. Have lunch on the way. While trekking, enjoy the exclusive view of Ama Dablam. There are winding trails ahead. As you trek to see the last glimpse of Lhotse and Everest.
Day 12 : Trek To Lukla (2,840M) Duration: 7 Hours
Location: Lukla
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Retrace and find out the steps that you have covered. Why not become overwhelmed and cherish at the distance that you have covered? Why not also take the last photo of the Everest Region? You might find this last scene as the awesome scenery of your life, after all, Everest Region is the iconic region, incomparable.
Day 13 : Morning Flight From Lukla To Kathmandu
Location: Kathmandu
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Leaving Lukla, you fly to Kathmandu where you can treat yourself with the facilities of urbanization. Find yourself amid something that you have missed. Splurge along the streets of Thamel. Soak up the best cuisines that Kathmandu offers before you leave Kathmandu.
Day 14 : Final Departure
Location: Kathmandu
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today trip concludes. A company representative will take you to the airport for departure in a private vehicle.
What's Included
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Transporation
All ground transportation by private vehicle
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Guide
Nepal Government certified English speaking local trekking guide and porter. Porter service (One porter for 2 trekkers)
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Meals
Breakfast in Kathmandu. Full board meal (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) with tea/coffee during the time of trekking. As indicated in the itinerary
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Internal Flights
Round trip flight from Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu including departures taxes
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Accommodation
Twin Sharing accommodation in Bed and Breakfast plan (BB Plan) in Kathmandu at 3-star hotel. Guesthouse/ Mountain Teahouse accommodation during the time of trekking
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Permits and official documents
Sagarmatha National Park Permit and Trekkers Information Management System (TIMS) Permit card for trekking. Official paper documents Government taxes and local fees
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Additional Services
Insurance of Guides and Porters, including their meals, salary, lodging, and transportation. A comprehensive medical kit. Farewell dinner in a restaurant with a cultural show. Trekking accomplishment certificate. All government taxes
What's Not Included
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Insurance
Travel and rescue insurance
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Flights
International flights tickets
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Others
Nepal entry visa.
Personal trekking equipment and expenses like water, laundry, phone and bar bills.
Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, early return from your trip (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary.
Expenses due to unavoidable events, like flight cancellation, strikes, and others.
Tips to your guide, porter, and driver.
Any other expenses that are not mentioned in the “cost include” section
Check out our Q&As
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
Yes
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What happens if a group doesn’t make its minimum required number of passengers?
Company can run this trip even for a solo trekker.
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Are vaccinations required for this tour?
No vaccinations are required for this tour.
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Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
Yes
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Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?
Yes
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Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?
15 kgs
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What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?
3 star hotel and Guesthouse/Mountain Teahouse in trekking
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What currencies are required for this tour?
Dollar
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Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?
Nepal entry visa fee is not included in the price of the tour. For more information about the visa for Nepal. You can check this official website- Department of Immigration Nepal http://www.immigration.gov.np/page/tourist-visa
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
In your trip pickup from the airport and a hotel as well as drop off in a private vehicle. Airport transfers are included in this tour.
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Is free Wi-Fi available in the accommodation used?
In the trekking period you can use wifi paying a small amount (approx. USD 2-5 per day)
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Yes, children are permitted to take part in the tour but children must be above 12 years.
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Company Instant Book
Yes we do have instant book system
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What is the maximum group size?
10
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
There will be your trekking guide, porters, tour guide and drivers
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What is the tipping policy?
As your wish
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Are all entrance fees included in the price?
Sagarmatha National Park Permit and Trekkers Information Management System (TIMS) Permit card for trekking fees are included in the price.
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Do you require a visa for this holiday?
Yes
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Are flights included in this tour?
Yes, Internal Flights- Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
You need to be physically fit and able to walk approx. 4-5 hours a day.
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Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?
Yes, company will assist with per or post tour accommodation.
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
We can pass you at the time of booking.
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Nepal Government certified English speaking local trekking guide will lead this tour.
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
yes
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Yes, we operate a "single share" option. You need to let us know about it.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
There will be your guides and other supporting staff of the company.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
The company will pass you the details of your trip and the received voucher before you travel.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
If you are single or in a group, we can run a trip for you.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?
Yes, you are the one who is going to contribute to the underprivileged children for their education. Travel Max Guide supports a good cause and has been supporting the children of Nepal by running a child sponsorship program. If you are willing to spend some time in Nepal by doing volunteer work, feel free to contact us.
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
You do have the flexibility to change your date but you need to inform us at least two weeks before. You can pick the next date at your convenience.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Simply we hearty welcome all of our guests for doing a remarkable trip in Nepal. We all are local. Offer you the best experiences and also we are eager to learn from you. A simple word; sharing and caring in terms of experiences and the love for you all. You are going to add one more member to our global family.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Our team is passionate and professional on our job. We have been working for more than a decade. After having a long run of experiences in this field, we start our company in 2018.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
COVID-19 precautions Our team follows the COVID-19 operational guideline with health protocol instructed by the Nepal tourism board. Here are some of the client/traveler agreements: CLIENT / TRAVELLER AGREEMENTS Clients should bring their own masks with them to use when traveling. Clients should inform the guide/ leader of any symptoms of any sort of illness. Clients should have travel med
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Cancellation Policy
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At 15 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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COVID-19 precautions Our team follows the COVID-19 operational guideline with health protocol instructed by the Nepal tourism board. Here are some of the client/traveler agreements: CLIENT / TRAVELLER AGREEMENTS 1. Clients should bring their own masks wi
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