Find out why this 14 day Everest Base CampTrek (EBC Trek) is the most popular trek in Everest Region. And why shouldn't it as this is what gives the trekker their first amazing views only after one day of trekking! Sagarmatha means the sky in Nepalese while other words Chomolungma in Tibetan meaning being Mother Earth.
Giant mountains are looming,ranging high along the trail. March – May and September to December is the perfect time for visiting here.
Your adventure begins with a 30 minute mountain flight from Kathmandu to Lukla – where you tie up your boot and hit the trail. Lukla boasts a plethora of teahouses and decent selection of western food. The path goes through the green of the Dudh Kosi valley, with a profusion of flowers and wildlife Sherpa village where can admire the monasteries Buddhist (Gompas in Tibetan region). After a second flight takes us to the Sherpa town of Namche Bazaar, we spend two days acclimatizing at an altitude necessary for life in the mountains. There are loads of small villages between Namche Bazaar and Everest Base Camp, such as Tengboche, Pangboche, Dingboche and Lobuche where yaks graze freelyon the lush alpine grasses. We arrived at the last village —Gorakshep— before moving to EBC, which is usually 2 hours. Gorakshep also provides a wonderful view of the Khumbu Glacier at an altitude of 5486m (17,999ft). We climb another slope and trek from Gorakshep to the renowned perspective of Kala Pathar (5643m) – signifying dark shake, from where you will have a portion of the most outstanding Himalayan scenes.
The sherpa teams will arrange for trekking permits and will cover the cost of all food and lodging along the trek.
On arrival at the airport, a staff member from Sherhpa Teams will be there to meet you and take you to your hotel. You will later get to meet your guide who will give you a briefing on what to expect on the trek. You will also meet your fellow trekkers.
Today we take a short 30-minute scenic flight from Kathmandu and then afterward follow the trail to Phakding (2610m), a small village in the Khumbu region of Nepal in the Dudh Kosi river valley.
Today the trekking is easy as we follow the trail and then cross several bridges over the Dudh Kosi River via the attractive villages of Toc-Toc, Benkar and Monjo before arriving at the official entrance of Sagarmatha National Park where you will be asked to show your trekking permit. We will then head out along the river flats for several hours and cross one final bridge before ascending a steep hill before arriving at Namche Bazaar, a bustling modern town with many facilities for trekkers, such as restaurants, hotels, internet cafes and banks.
Today we have to stay active in order to properly acclimatize before heading to the higher altitudes later on in the trek. To stay active we have several options open to us, such as a trek to Thame or visit Khunde. We can also choose to explore Namche Bazaar and head to the weekly market that takes place on Friday evening and on Saturday morning. Your guide will also lead you to the Tourist Visitor Center close to the headquarters of the Sagarmatha National Park that has an appealing display of equipment and relics used by some of the first Everest climbers. Here you can also learn about the flora and fauna of the region that will also make your trek even more appealing.
Today we follow the trail along the wild Dudh Kosi River with its icy waters tumbling down from the mountains. The trail also offers some stunning mountain views as we slowly climb higher to 3860 meters at Tengboche Village, famous for its attractive wall hangings and 6 meter high Buddha, Tibetan musical instruments and brightly coloured Lama robes. A special feature of visiting here is witnessing and partaking in the evening prayer at the monastery – that has a relaxing and calming effect on you.
Today we descend through a forest and cross the Imja Khola (river) before climbing up to the village of Pangboche. This village is directly opposite Mt. Ama Dablam (6,856m) and also provides exceptional views of the mountains with a Gompa (monastery), Mani walls and pine trees in the forefront. After a few more hours we come to Dingboche where we will stay overnight at a guest house.
Again it is important to spend time acclimatizing before continuing to higher altitudes. To stay active, strongly recommended by health specialists, we will climb 400 meters to Nangkartshang Gompa that sits on a ridge just to the north of Dingboche Village from where we can view Mt. Makalu (8,463m), the world’s fifth highest mountain, as well as Mt. Ama Dablam. If you have still have some energy we can climb to the summit at Nangkartshang (5090m) and then return to Dingboche for the night.
Today’s first destination is Dughla Village. We then we cross the steep moraine at the base of the Khumbu Glacier after crossing the boulder-strewn slopes. We then head up to Chupki Lhara that has a collection of piled-up stones with Tibetan prayer flags placed as a monument to climbers Scott Fischer (American) and ten-time Everest summiteer Babu Chiri Sherpa (Nepalese guide) who died while trying to reach the summit of Mt. Everest. As we get nearer to the Khumbu Glacier moraine several enormous peaks stare right at us: Khumbutse, Lingtren, Pumori and Mahalangur Himal. This scene is a real shock. We will stay in a lodge here tonight.
Today we steadily head to higher altitudes passing Gorakshep Lake and then further on we come to a memorial that honors Indian mountaineers who have perished while attempting to climb Mt. Everest. Walking now is more physically tiring due to the thinner air at this high altitude. The trail has rocks, moraine and streams to navigate before arriving at EBC. The first thing that greets us on arrival at EBC is the various selection of colorful tents of mountaineers patiently waiting for the right climbing conditions before attempting a climb to the summit of Mt. Everest. From EBC we can clearly see Nuptse, Khumbutse and Pumori and the snow shining off their peaks. After a rest and look around EBC we return to Gorak Shep for a good night’s rest.
We are on the trail before the sun comes up with temperatures around -10 to -14C as we trek to Kala Patthar. There is also the possibility of strong winds that will increase the chill factor. Be sure to rug up! In the east are the peaks of Lingtren, Khumbutse, and Changtse. Everest will also start to show itself. At the summit of Kala Patthar, we will be jubilant as we absorb the 360-degree views and of course views of Mt. Everest that are directly in front of you. Now is the time to have your camera batteries fully charged and to be ready to take some remarkable shots of Mt. Everest that will be a reminder of this time in years to come. We will then head down to Pangboche for the night.
This morning we descend to Debouche following a trail through rhododendron forest before reaching Tengboche, which is famous for its Gompa (Buddhist monastery) as well as offering some fantastic views of the nearby snow-capped peaks. We then continue downhill to the village of Phunki Thenga (3,250m/10,663ft) on the banks of the Imja Khola (river). The next stop is the village of Sanasa and finally Namche Bazaar where we will stay overnight.
Today we head out to Phakding on our final day of the trek. We should arrive at Lukla with time to spare, allowing you to explore the village and the immediate countryside. You will be happy to sit back relax and take a deep breath while looking back on this magnificent journey. You will have time to sort your photos and catch up on emails to your family and friends. There is a real sense of achievement as you come to the end of this physically challenging trek. In the evening you may decide to kick up your heels with your fellow trekkers with a few celebratory drinks.
This morning we take a short flight from Lukla to Kathmandu that is scheduled in the early morning so as to avoid the strong winds that are common later in the day. At Kathmandu, we will be taken back to our hotels with free time to stroll around Thamel on your last night in Nepal. You may have a few gifts to buy or decide on sitting in one of the many cafes.
Today is where you leave Nepal, but take many happy memories with you as you head home. Sherpa Teams will take you to the airport at least three hours before your scheduled departure. We hope that on your flight home you will look back on this great journey to EBC and will be thinking of your next exciting journey in the Himalayan Mountains of Nepal.
The following information will give you some idea about what you need to bring for the trek. It is important you do not forget the essential items, as this will determine your comfort and safety on the trek. Equally important is that you do not burden yourself with unnecessary equipment on the trek.
Toiletries (tissues, toilet paper, moisturizer, lip balm, sunscreen, sanitary pads, hand sanitizer, nail clippers, a small mirror, toothbrush, toothpaste, glasses, contacts, etc.)
While in the famous streets of Kathmandu, you will be enchanted by the services and hospitality offered to the guests, entitling their 3-star hotels to give a cozy space for sleep and recharging. Your trek begins with comfortable lodges and teahouses for accommodation. From here until Namche Bazaar, you will enjoy comfortable teahouses of your own which boast attached bathrooms matching just the tourist activity in this vibrant town. Though as you go to higher elevations the luxury maybe more of in basic quality, where rooms would be simpler equipped with just necessary amenities. However this gives an opportunity to experience how the people living in the Himalayas really live, granted it takes away some luxuries.
The breakfast is included on Kathmandu and during trek all meal are catering.b-fast lunch dinner. On the food front, expect Khumbu classics – those hardy potatoes and oats both grow in abundance with buckwheat, Sherpa stew and Tibetan bread also making an appearance. Potatoes are especially important because they hold the necessary carbohydrates and energy for your high-altitude excursion, a crop not introduced in the region until the early 90s. Sure, meal choices may start to dwindle the higher you climb, but you know that these sustenance-heavy dishes are going to do their job in keeping you alive on your trip.
This makes your ride comfortable and you can travel easily. Airport transfers and sightseeing in Kathmandu is by a private car without any hassles. As for the trek itself, there are no public transportation to maneuver; only flights to Lukla and back from Kathmandu meaning that you can keep your eyes peeled on the impressive views and your mind on what really matters — your hiking.Tags
The walk to Everest Base Camp (EBC) can certainly be hard as it will involve approximately 6-7 hours of walking each day. Experience : No prior trekking experience is required but camping / Hiking experience is a plus. I decided to hike the Inca Trail: good news is you can meet people of all shapes and sizes who have done this trek, altitide sickness does not forgive anyone. Maximize the experience with stamina and improved oxygen intake by getting used to high-altitude exertion before your trip. Keep in mind, the better you prepare yourself, the more fun your trip will be!
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Yes, you can. No matter who you are, as long as you are reasonably fit, can walk for 5-6 hours a day and trek/hike a few uphills, Sherpa Expedition and Trekking Trekking team will support you to the fullest to transform your dream of standing at Everest Base Camp into reality.
The month of March to May in Spring and September to December in autumn seasons are considered the best for the Everest Base Camp Trek as the weather conditions become favorable during this time, providing you with good visibility and a suitable atmosphere for Everest Base Camp trekking.
No, there is no age limit for the trek to Everest Base Camp but, you need to be in good physical shape and have a positive attitude. We also suggest you to prior to the excursion though we suggest you to please see your doctor and obtain necessary permission and advice, as well as medications for traveling in extreme altitude prior to the excursion.
During trekking, you will be served meals in the teahouses. Typical meals are noodles, rice, pasta or potato dishes along with vegetables and egg/chicken/meat dishes. Other items mostly served as breakfasts include Tibetan, egg, pancake, bread, porridge, muesli, and toasts with peanut butter and honey.
A teahouse trekking accommodation will be made for you for the Everest Base Camp trekking whereby you will be able to stay at tea house(Local lodge) and have wholesome food and net and clean comfortable bed throughout your trekking journey. This form of arrangement also allows you to carry less baggage; you can trek at your own pace and enjoy the Everest panorama on your own schedule. It is also an eco-friendly way of trekking whereby trekkers can have more contact with the local's sherpa peoples.
Most of the teahouses on the Everest Base camp trail have squat toilet facilities but recently built lodges have western-style toilets as well. Nowadays, flush toilets are also being introduced with number of increasing foreign mountaineers each year. It is highly recommended to carry your own toilet paper and other required toiletries. Hot shower facilities are available till Gorakshep. The most common type is a bucket shower, usual buckets with tap filled with hot water and placed in a shower room. Hot shower costs from US$ 4 to 15 per use and the price increases along with the elevation. Attached bathrooms and toilets are not available unless you book for a luxury lodge during the EBC trek.
What you want to wear depends on you but we suggest you wear warm clothes during the Everest Base Camp trekking. A down jacket, thermal longs and top, comfortable trekking trousers, t-shirts, fleece, windproof jacket, hat, scarf, and gloves might be useful. There are numerous trekking shops in the Thamel area of Kathmandu where you can get all of these items in both local and branded stores alike. Sherpa Expedition and Trekking may also accompany and assist you if required.
During the Everest Base Camp trekking, you will be on a long journey for which you will need two bags to keep your belongings. A rucksack/duffle bag and a day bag for personal items. Sherpa Expedition and Trekking will provide you with a duffle bag (which is need to refund after the trek) that you can use throughout your entire journey and even afterward. These bags are durable and hence perfect for any kind of trekking journey. While the duffle bag will be carried by the potters, you will have to carry a day bag on your own. A day bag is a small backpack that has enough room for everything you will need on a day hike such as lunch, water, extra clothing and perhaps a few personnel items like camera, battery chargers, etc.
If possible, we suggest you bring your own equipment. However, sleeping bags and down jackets will be provided to you by Sherpa Expedition and Trekking. With regards to trekking poles, if you are used to walking with it then take them with you, as you will probably find them useful especially on the way down. They are not essential though and the walk is manageable without them. It is mostly a personal preference. If you prefer to take the trekking poles with you on the trekking then you can either bring your own pole or buy it from numerous options available in Kathmandu itself.
Yes, if you have a bag of extra clothing for when you return from the trekking, you will be able to store it safely in Kathmandu Sherpa Expedition and Trekking office. The storage facility is provided by most hotels and lodges in Kathmandu or you can also store it in our office for the duration of the trekking.
Our itinerary has been specially tailored to prevent any kind of AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness) while moving up to higher altitudes. Normally, altitude sickness starts from 3,600 meters and above. You will be trekking at a relatively slow and gradual pace as part of the acclimatization process. Cut off caffeinated, alcoholic and smoking items. Drink at least 4 liters of water a day. Trek slow. Don't skip the acclimatization days. Better to continue with Diamox (if any symptoms show up). Drink Garlic Soup. In the higher elevation, there is less oxygen in the air and this is more so while crossing high passes. Our expert guides will advise you on how to avoid AMS and treat it when/ if required.
Make sure to have both medical and evacuation insurance before coming to Nepal for Everest Base Camp trekking. You should be careful in choosing a policy while traveling to a Himalayan country like Nepal as some insurance companies may make special exceptions for adventure travel. If you are confused about the insurance, please inform us and we will help you. It is usually better to arrange your insurance in your country before travel.
The trekking will be 5-7 hours a day depending upon the landscape and destination.
It takes 6 to 14 days to reach Base Camp depending upon the mode of transportation and packages of Sherpa Expedition and Trekking offers.
We at Sherpa Expedition and Trekking Team always have the safety, comfort, and satisfaction of our valued customers as our foremost priority at all times, and we assure you a wonderful and unforgettable time with us in our beautiful country. Sherpa team members of Sherpa Expedition and Trekking will be carrying all the necessary gear, equipment, and first aid kits and they have extensive first aid training. If a trekker falls sick on high altitude, the leader will decide whether to continue the trek. In case of emergency, Sherpa Expedition and Trekking have a rescue helicopter to bring you back from the higher elevation. Moreover, Sherpa Expedition and Trekking also provides oximeter to monitor the oxygen level at high altitude and offers regular health check-up facilities.
You can either trek on foot or by a helicopter. Sherpa Expedition and Trekking offer exciting and reasonable Helicopter trek to Everest Base Camp for 5 days and 10 days. Sherpa Expedition and Trekking can also customize your tour as per your necessity.
The flights are usually regular between September and May. But due to high altitude, bad weather and unforeseen technical issues, you may experience a delay or cancellation of the flight. On the occurrence of such events, Sherpa Expedition and Trekking charter a helicopter to make sure you are on the safe schedule either for a trek or for your flight back home which would cost extra charge as an unexpected event. However, if the visibility is less than 1,500 meters, it is unable to operate helicopter facilities and Sherpa Expedition and Trekking will reschedule the flight.
Sherpa Expedition and Trekking will provide one porter for two trekkers to carry 20 kgs of luggage (maximum 10 kg for each trekker). Please be sure your porters are not overloaded because they do not carry only your equipment but also lift your spirit to reach new heights, and your love, affection, and generosity can be the reason for them to work hard to take you to your destination. However, the weight limit on flights to the Everest region, basically to Lukla is a total of 10 kgs and you need to pay an extra amount per kg for the excess baggage. Sherpa Expedition and Trekking pays up to 5 kgs of extra baggage making your total to 15 kgs with your hand bag.
Garlic soup is a must while trekking. Sherpa Expedition and Trekking recommend trekkers to drink green tea, lemon tea, hot lemon ginger tea and drink at least 2-4 liters of water a day. However, it is better to avoid alcohol and alcoholic beverages, caffeinated items, and hot-chocolates at high altitude.
Sherpa Expedition and Trekking Trekking won’t recommend non-veg items because the meat in such places may not hygienic and healthy. Sherpa Expedition and Trekking also encourage to avoid dairy and cheesy items and strongly suggest not to consume them during the trek. So, our packages are suitable for both vegan and vegetarians.
Your guide and porters are a big reason why you got a chance to feel something very few can have. Apart from guiding and carrying your necessities and being mindful of your safety, they want to see you happily succeeded more than anyone like family and help you successfully complete the trek safely. So, your tips reflect gratitude towards them. So, tipping is a recommended culture for porters and guide in Nepal as a gesture of thankfulness.
Sherpa Expedition and Trekking will introduce dozens of shops selling knock-off gear in Kathmandu. You can also barter those gears at the knock-off places but be sure you keep the receipt safely. Moreover, you can rent the needed gears if you do not want to buy them.
Yes, most guesthouses offer Wi-Fi, for a small charge. it cost USD$5 per day.
ATM services are available only in Namche Bazaar and Lukla. However, the services might not work or run out of cash. Therefore, we suggest you carry a small amount of money to buy snacks, etc during the trekking.
Most of the tea houses/ lodges have electricity whereby you will be able to charge your iPod or camera batteries. Please note that lodges/tea houses will charge you some extra money for the services. The fee may vary from 1 USD to 3 USD per hour.
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Lakpa Sherpa provided exceptional guidance during our Everest Base Camp trek. His expertise in navigating the rugged terrain and his attention to detail in planning each day’s trek were invaluable. Lakpa’s friendly and attentive nature made the experience comfortable and enjoyable. His insightful knowledge of the region’s history and culture added depth to our journey. Lakpa’s skillful and caring approach made him a standout guide.
Dawa Sherpa’s guidance on the Everest Base Camp trek was both reliable and insightful. His thorough knowledge of the region and his ability to navigate high-altitude challenges ensured a safe and smooth journey. Dawa’s friendly and supportive nature made the trek enjoyable, and his stories about the Himalayas added a personal touch. For a trek that combines expertise with a warm personality, Dawa is highly recommended.
Trekking with Kumar Tamang to Everest Base Camp was a wonderful experience. Kumar’s extensive knowledge of the trails and his ability to provide detailed information about local traditions were impressive. His encouraging and supportive attitude helped us through the more challenging parts of the trek. Kumar’s friendly demeanor and dedication to ensuring a positive experience made this trek both memorable and enjoyable.
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