Everest Base camp Tour

Everest Base Camp Tour needs no introduction as it has been the benchmark of ideal treks in the
Himalayas. This fantastic trail carved by the Sherpa’s will take you to the pedestal to climb the top of the
world Mount Everest (8848 m). Passing by small and big settlements, your body and mind will be treated
with some fantastic trekking trails and magical views all around during the EBC trek.

In this journey of 13 days Everest Base Camp Tour, travelers will get close to nature, culture, art, tradition, and lifestyle of the Khumbu region. The views of Mount Everest (8848 m), Lhotse (8516 m), Cho Oyu (8188 m), and Makalu(8463 m) add to your feat of traveling to one of the best destinations in this world. This adventure unlike
any other will define the next step of your life with the bliss of the Himalayas. Let us guide and assist you
in your steps towards the base camp and share with you some of our secrets to trekking in Nepal.

Itinerary run-through

The trek to reach Everest starts at the Kathmandu valley. After the preparation process is complete we
will take a morning flight to Lukla airport from TIA. As you begin the walk you can feel the closeness to
nature sharing the path with locals and fellow trekkers alike. This feeling intensifies even more by
entering the Sagarmatha National Park in Monjo. Walking beside the raging Dudh Koshi River straight
from the mountains you will get a peek at Everest just before arriving at Namche Bazaar. This town is
unlike any around the Khumbu region and you will take a day off here to further explore the local
lifestyle and culture alongside acclimatizing your body.

Your trail leaving Namche starts to enter the alpine landscape and high elevation trekking is somewhat
challenging. You will have a detailed plan for every trekking day from here on. We will select a lesser-
traveled trail passing by Phortse and Pheriche to reach Lobuche. Walking up to the Gorakshep, this small
settlement will act as the base of the base camp with trails diverging from this point. Take a walk in a
scenic and challenging section to finally reach the Everest Base Camp. Reaching the base camp take a
deep breath of relief and enjoy the views all around. The trail follows back to Lukla, and you can have
some majestic experiences to take back from this mesmerizing trek.

Highlights Of Everest base camp tour

* Opportunity to reach the base camp of the world highest peak Mount Everest (8848m).
* Sublime mountain views include four of the world ten highest peaks in Mount Everest, Lhotse, Cho
Oyu, and Makalu. Trekkers can also enjoy a closer view of other sub-ranges and peaks in the Everest
region.
* Sherpa culture, tradition, lifestyle, and history in the settlements of the Khumbu region.
* Diverse wildlife and ecosystem of the Sagarmatha National Park including rare animals & birds of the
Himalayas.
* Teahouse trekking adventure, and that too one of the best available in the Nepalese Himalayas.
Trekkers can stay in the local teahouse for a proper simplistic experience here.
* A slightly changed itinerary so that you could experience more even if it's your second time doing this
trek.
* Picturesque scenery all around moving from the hills & forests of Lukla to the rocky snow-covered
regions of the Base Camp.

Essential Information on the Everest Base Camp Trek

Your 13 days trek to EBC is a proper high elevation trek. It requires a lot of research and preparation
from your side as well before beginning the walk. Here is some of the most significant Information for
trekkers choosing this trek.

EBC tour Routes

Your options to reach the Everest Base Camp have several varieties of trails and itineraries to choose
from. We have a pretty general 13 days EBC trek here which is a straightforward trek to Everest and
back. You can do the 14 days Everest BC trek version of this itinerary by swapping the Phortse and
Pheriche segment with the usual Dingboche one. Similarly, you can add a few more days to your trek
here and extend the trail to include the Gokyo Lakes as well.

You can start the trek by choosing two other trail leads than Lukla. The drive to Phaplu or alternative
flight allows you to complete the trek without domestic flights. Similarly, the trail from Jiri is the original
version of the path followed by the legendary mountaineers' Sherpa Tenzing Norgay and Sir Edmund
Hillary. You can enjoy the experience of lower Everest from Pikey Peak and Everest Panorama trek both
well below 4000 meters mark. Finally, for raising the difficulty here you can do the ultimate Everest
route as the Everest Three pass trek including Kongma La (5,550 m), Cho La (5,420 m), and Renjo La
(5,360 m) passes.

Tour difficulties of Everest BC trek

EBC trek stays comfortably as the moderately difficult trekking trail in Nepal. It is completed in under
two weeks and you don;t have to do any high Himalayan pass. One of the most impressive reasons that
the Everest BC trek has a high completion rate is due to good trail management. You can expect
teahouses and settlements on a regular period allowing you to break down the itinerary if required.
Similarly, most locals here can somewhat speak English and are helpful which makes every trail in the
Himalayas much doable.

Now to address the elephant in the room, let's discuss about altitude sickness. You will have five days of
walking well over the high-elevation mark and most trekkers can experience mild symptoms of altitude
sickness here. Stay hydrated, rest well, walk at a controlled pace, and if the symptoms get serious turn
back. This is the only way of defeating altitude sickness and your guide will aid you as well. As for fitness,
you can have medium-level fitness with some prior trekking/hiking experience to complete the EBC trail
without any hassle.

Best Time to choose Everest Base Camp Tour

Trekkers do the Everest Base camp trek all year round given favorable weather conditions. However, for
the ideal experience and best adventure, we will pick the months from September to November to do
the trek. The views during the autumn season are much clearer as the monsoon ends right before.
Similarly, you can enjoy cleaner paths and trek-friendly weather throughout the trekking period now.

Similarly, our second-best window to do the Everest Base Camp trek is through the spring period. The
rhododendron forests are beautifully blooming red and with the winter just gone you can enjoy some
amazing landscape views. Spring is also the season to climb Mount Everest and you can share the trail
with some of these adventure junkies while you are here.

Accommodation

One of the main reasons trekkers choose Nepal before any other places in the world for trekking is to
witness a teahouse experience. Accommodation in the EBC trail is just that. Teahouses are small locally-
run places providing you with both food and accommodation. Its concept is simple, to provide basic
necessary facilities even in the highest and remotest of regions. You can expect a simple room and
common dining hall made warm with fire stoves. Similarly, trekkers can socialize with fellow travelers
well while staying in these teahouses and even interact with the locals here.

Meals

Meals in the Khumbu region can expand from the local cuisine to a broader menu in selective places.
You will stumble upon small bakeries, cafes, and even high-elevation restaurants while on the trail. Most
of these places utilize the local ingredients and produce while carrying the other stuff from Lukla or
other regions. Excluding Namche Bazaar (You can get every type of meal and facilities here), you can
expect a basic menu with some entries of internationally popular dishes. Make sure you try the local
delicacies at least once or twice during the whole duration of the EBC trek.

Insurance

Both travel and medical insurance are highly recommended for trekkers choosing to do the Everest Base
Camp Trek. You ca  predict conditions in the Himalayas and your insurance policies can save you a lot
of money in these regards. Similarly, it can cover other uncertainties in the Everest region as well and let
you enjoy the trek without worries. Medical insurance is also necessary for post-covid trekking in Nepal.

How to book this tour with Adventure Great Himalaya (AGH)

Booking a trek in Everest with AGH is simple and easy. You have multiple ways to reach out to us the
best of which is by filling the enquiry form below the specific treks. By providing us with the specific
information in this form you can expect a prompt request with all the information you need for the trek.
You can either pin the time for your planned trek or specify the months you'll like to enter Nepal. Your
trek with AGH will be officially confirmed when you have completed the payment process and emailed
us with the required documents. Our team will assist you through the preparation and everything else at
the appropriate time before the beginning of the trek.

Solo and group Joining

Solo trekking and joining a group both have their perks with AGH treks. Solo treks with us mean you'll be
provided with your own trekking guides and members of the trek. You can customize the trek itinerary
to fit your preferences and do the trek in the time most favorable to you. It is a bit costly for the same
reasons too.
Group trekking or fixed departure treks means that you have to do the trek with other trekkers on the
specific date following the pre-planned itinerary. Your guides and porters might vary depending on the
group size. One key advantage of doing a group trek is that you can enjoy the company of fellow
trekkers and expect a good price cut while choosing the trek. You can do the EBC trek with your group
(family & friends) to enjoy the benefits of both in the Himalayas.

• Arrive in Kathmandu and transfer To hotel. 1,396 m
• Fly to Lukla- (35 Minuit) and Trek to Phakding, 3 hrs,-2,640 m,
• Trek to Namche Bazzar. 3,440m- 5 hrs
• Rest Day at  Namche Acclimatization & Excrustion
  
• Trek to Phortse, 3,867m – 05 hrs.
• Trek to Phiriche 4,200 m – 05 hrs.
• Rest Day In Phiriche, Acclimatization & excrustion
  
• Trek to Lobuche 4,920m – 05 hrs.
• Trek to Gorakhshep(5,170m) &  trek to Everest base camp (5,356 m) back to Goraksheph- 5,170 m– 08 hrs.
• Climb to Kalapather (5,545 m) Everest Sunrise view then Trek back to Phiriche -4,240m, 06 hrs.
• Trek back to Namche Bazzar 3,450 m – 06 hours.
• Trek back to Lukla (2,840 m) 6-7 hrs
• Morning fly back to Kathmandu afternoon free at leisure.

Detail itinerary

• Arrival in Kathmandu and Transfer to Hotel (1,396 m.) We will receive you after landing at the Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA). Clear the necessary
  customs and you can apply for the on-arrival tourist Visa in a terminal here. Meet with our team and we
  will transfer you to your hotel in Thamel. Depending on your time of arrival we will join you for a quick
  introductory orientation of the EBC trek. Be ready for a morning flight the next day and rest for the day.Overnight in Kathmandu.
• Fly  to Lukla (2,830 m.) and trek to Phakding (2,640 m., 4-hour trek).  early flight today from the domestic terminal of TIA will take us to Lukla. The scenic journey ends
  with a thrilling land at the Tenzing-Hillary airstrip at Lukla. Start the walking portion for today from here.
  The trail passes Cheplung and Ghat beside the raging Dudh Koshi River towards Phakding. Overnight atPhakding.
• Trek  to Namche Bazaar (3,440 m., 6-hour trek) Our trek for the day starts with a fantastic view of the landscape and a fresh breeze straight from theHimalayas. After crossing a suspension bridge over the Dudh Koshi River, we will reach Monjo, the entrypoint of the Sagarmatha National Park. The officials here will check your permits and provide you withthe guidelines to trek responsibly in the national park premises. We will soon walk beside the BhoteKoshi River to climb a steep trail to Namche. Rest for the day here.
• Rest Day at Namche Bazaar Acclimatization & Excursion. Acclimatization is a mountain-based trek such as EBC 13 days is very important. We have put this extraday for you to acclimatize better here at 3440 m for the same reason. Namche Bazzar is the biggestmountain town in the Khumbu region also said by many to be the "Gateway to Everest". Enjoy everykind of facility here in your spare time. We do suggest you take on small hikes to acclimatize physicallybetter. For that, we will take a short hike to Khumjung Village and back today. Overnight at NamcheBazaar.
• Trek  to Phortse Village (3,867 m., 5-hour trek) We have a short walk today to Phortse Tenga. The trail rises gradually and the skyline is better visiblewith it. Especially the peaks of Ama Dablam, Thamserku, and Kangtega are sublime from here. Makesure you rehydrate yourself regularly as trekkers start to show some symptoms of altitude sickness asyou get near the 4000 meters mark. You will reach here in the afternoon and have some time to enjoythe surrounding areas. Overnight at Phortse.
• Trek To Phirinche  (4,240 m., 5-hour trek)  Our trail today resembles the one from the previous day with a gradual uphill and scenic landscape. On
  the north side of the Imja River, you can enjoy a relatively less-crowded trail to Everest. Take a lunchbreak at Pangboche and continue walking towards the small Somare village. From, here we will enjoy ascenic trail to Pheriche in a couple of hours. Overnight at Pheriche.
• Acclimation day in Phiriche, Acclimatization and Excrusion. Pheriche will be our second acclimatization stop. It lies in a similar elevation to Dingboche on the maintrail. Pheriche in comparison allows you to experience a different raw side of the Khumbu region duringyour stop. Climb the Nagakarsang Hill at 5083 m for better acclimatization results. On a clear day, youcan have a great view from here. Rest for the day after completing the hike. Overnight at Pheriche.
• Trek  to Lobuche (4,920 m., 5-hour trek). Today is your penultimate day before reaching the base camp. After a light breakfast, start on your trail
  to Lobuche. You will join the main trail after some hours. The path nearing Lobuche can get a bitchallenging and you should follow the instructions from your guide here. Enjoy a clearing from a big
  clearing of mount Lobuche popular amongst peak climbers. Overnight at Lobuche.
• Trek  to GorakShep (5,170 m.) and  Everest Base Camp and back to Gork Shep (5,356 m., 8-hour trek) The trail from Lobuche to Gorakshep is short and you can stop there to put your heavy bags. Rest for awhile and grab a bite before heading towards the base camp today. A relaxed three hours walk andsome segments of that on the terminal moraine of Khumbu Glacier to reach there. Standing on theiconic location representing the base camp of Everest, take some pictures and enjoy the view. We willreturn to Gorakshep and rest for the day. Overnight at Gorakshep..
• Climb to Kalapathar (5,545 m.) and trek back  to Pheriche (4,240 m. 5-hour trek). We will start the day early for the goal to reach the famed Kalapatther peak to enjoy a sunrise view. Thefantastic look of Everest and other peaks of the massif is similar to what you might've seen in thepostcards. The hike and back will take you about 3 hours and you can enjoy your breakfast afterreturning. Rest for a while and continue on your trek back to Pangboche. We will most likely take ourlunch break in Pheriche in between. Overnight at Pangboche.
• Trek back to Namche Bazzar (3,450 m., 6-hour trek). We will continue on the downhill path leading all the way back to Namche Bazaar. Gradually losing theelevation you can have a much relaxed day today enjoying the scenic views all around. Rest for the dayin Namche after arrival. You can also head to one of the pubs around to celebrate having reached theEBC. Overnight at Namche Bazaar..
• Trek back  to Lukla (2,840 m., 6-hour trek). The last day of the trek starts with a fantastic view of the Himalayas from Namche Bazaar. You will
  continue on the previously covered trail back to Lukla now. Take a lunch stop in Phakding. We will reachLukla in the afternoon and you can rest for the day here. Overnight at Lukla.
• fly back  to Kathmandu and Transfer to Hotel. A morning flight will give you one last look back at the mountains of Khumbu as we will go back to
  Kathmandu. Our team will transfer you to your hotel in Thamel and you can head out for a souvenir
  shopping session around. With some amazing experiences and memories to bring back from your trek,
  Everest base camp will be in your travel diary for a long time to go.