Everest Base Camp Trekking
An epitome of all Himalayan trekking activities is the Everest Base Camp Trekking. The walking holiday takes trekkers to the base camp of the world’s tallest mountain Mt. Everest (8848.86 m). Knit a momentous travel tale that you can share with people around you for generations with pride. Moreover, the trek traverses through Sherpa villages where you can immerse into the captivating as well as intrepid culture of Sherpa people. These people are known across the globe as the expert mountaineers. Climbing the mountain is not possible without the help of these high-altitude people. The majority of Sherpa villages are on this trekking route. They are Khumjung, Khunde, Phortse, Pangboche, Namche, and Dingboche. It is a fact that almost every household in the Khumbu region of Nepal has at least one Everest Summiteer. Come and join our expert team to explore the majestic Khumbu region of Nepal.
Highlights of Everest Trek
- World’s Most Extreme Airport, The Tenzing Hillary Airport in Lukla
- Vistas of over 2 dozen mountains including Mt. Choyou, Lhotse, and Everest
- Over 7 to 8 suspension bridges, Glacial Rivers, Lakes, and Waterfalls
- Monasteries, Chortens, Mane Walls, Prayer Flags, & Pagodas (Chance to see Scalp of mythical mountain creature Yeti)
- Sherpa Villages like Khumjung, Namche, Dingboche, and Pangboche
- Diverse Vegetation ranging from temperate deciduous, alpine to tundra vegetation
- Everest Base Camp (5364 m) and Sunrise from Kalapathar (5545 m)
- Moraines, High Altitude Passes, and Glacier Walking
15 Days Everest Base Camp Trekking Itinerary
The most scenic and hassle-free trekking itinerary for Everest Base Camp Trekking in Nepal consists of 15 Days Itinerary. All our trekking itinerary is scientifically knitted to consider the success rate and safety of our trekkers. Therefore, we have enough acclimatization breaks. You don’t have to rush in any day during theEverest Base Camp Trek trip in Nepal. Moreover, our itinerary also has a reserve day. The provision of reserve day is highly recommended as the journey is in the high-altitude places of Nepal. These places have unpredictable nature of weather conditions. For example, you may have to skip a day due to the cancellation of Lukla Flights. In order to provide the best experiences to our valued clients we always keep a day as an additional day! If everything goes well then you can choose to do Kathmandu Valley’s UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITES sightseeing tour.
What are the Everest Base Camp Trek Routes and Packages?
Everest Base Camp Trekking is the world’s famous trekking and hiking destination. It features several routes to reach the final destination at Everest Base Camp (5364m). The routes consist from short to long, Packages are budge to luxury and easy to strenuous. The Three High Passes Trek is the longest and most challenging route for the Everest Base Camp Trek. On the other hand, if you want to reach the Kalapather and Everest base camp with luxury and a short time frame, choose the Everest Heli Tour and Luxury Everest Base Camp Trek Package. The famous Trekking routes and packages for Everest Base Camp are Everest Base Camp Trek -15 Days, Budget Everest Base Camp Trek -14 Days, Gokyo Valley Everest Base Camp Trek, Everest Base Camp Trek by Helicopter Return, and Everest Base Camp Trek via Overland. Book your holiday to Everest Base Camp Trek Package that suits your preference and budget. Himalayan Trekking Path Pvt. Ltd is the best local operator in Nepal to make your journey wonderful!
Latest Lukla Flight Information
Flight to Lukla is the first activity to do during the Everest Base Camp Trekking journey. However, you can choose an alternative way to reach Lukla by choosing the road to Surke Village. The road is still not fully functional as it is bumpy and dangerous. Therefore, the best way to reach Lukla is by flight. The unpredictable nature of weather conditions, difficult terrain, and short runway make this airport the world’s most extreme airport. It is said that you can’t either overshoot or undershoot during take offs as well as landings.
Latest Lukla Flights Information is that during peak season it is not possible to fly directly to Lukla from Kathmandu. Trekkers have to take a road trip of about 4 to 5 hours to Manthali Airport in Ramechhap. The flight duration from Kathmandu to Lukla is about 35 minutes but the flight from Manthali Airport in Ramechhap to Lukla airport takes about 15 to 20 minutes. More flights are possible in less hours of flying window from Manthali airport. Therefore, during peak season trekkers have to use the Manthali Airport section instead of direct flight to Kathmandu.
Can I hire a guide from Lukla?
Yes, it is possible to hire a guide from Lukla. If you wish to travel to Lukla alone and don’t want to include the cost of transportation of your trekking guide in the trekking package then you can hire a guide in Lukla. In fact, the best way is to hire a guide under the name of The Himalayan Trekking Path and meet him or her in Lukla. The cost of a trekking guide’s salary is similar even if you hire it from Kathmandu or Lukla. Therefore, it is advised that you to hire a guide in Kathmandu and let him accompany you to Lukla. The guide will take care of all the bookings and baggage while transferring to the domestic airport. In case of flight delays and cancellations, the guide can help you find proper lodging or offer different options.
How much does a porter cost to hire in Lukla for Everest Trek?
The cost of a porter from Lukla for the Everest Base Camp Trekking in Nepalis 25 dollars per day. Please note that two trekkers are given one porter. The average weight one porter carries is about 18 to 20 kilograms. Therefore, always pack only the necessary items.
Where is the gate of Sagarmatha National Park?
In the journey of EBC Trek, trekkers start the trek immediately after landing in Lukla. The first day’s trek is to Phakding which takes about 3 to 4 hours from Lukla and mostly downhill. While trekking to Namche Bazaar from Phakding, Everest Trekkers have to trek through the village of Monjo. On the outskirts of Monjo Village, trekkers have to stop to get the Sagarmatha National Park permit. There is a beautiful gate engraved with lots of Sherpa paintings. Do you know that beyond this gate you will be walking inside the world’s highest-situated national park? Yes, the Sagarmatha National Park is home to diverse flora and fauna that hold immense significance to the wildlife as well as nature of the Khumbu region of Nepal. Therefore, the park is also the UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE of Nepal.
EBC Trek Permits, Cost and Requirements
Get a Sagarmatha National Park Entrance Permit and Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality Permit to do the Everest Base Camp Odyssey in Nepal. If you are doing the Island Peak Climbing or Lobuche Peak Climbing along with the Everest Base Camp Trek then you must add a peak climbing permit from the Nepal Mountaineering Association of Nepal (NMA). Nowadays, the provision of Trekkers’ Information Management System (TIMS) is no longer in use. The cost of the National Park is USD30 and Pasang Lammu Rural Municipality permit is USD30 per trekkers. A copy of the original passport is compulsory for each trekker to obtain the entire permit for the Everest Base Camp voyage!
Trekking to Namche Bazaar from Lukla via Phakding
You can directly reach Lukla from Namche Bazaar during the return trip after the successful visit to Everest Base Camp (EBC). However, trekking to Namche Bazaar from Lukla is not highly advised. Thus, trekkers spend overnight in Phakding Village (2600 m) which is about 200 m less than Lukla. The biggest trick to survive in high-altitude places is to reach higher places and trek to low-altitude place to spend overnight. The trail from Phakding to Namche Bazaar passes through lots of villages like Monjo and Benker. The major highlights of this section’s trekking are crossing suspension bridges including the famous Hillary Twin Bridge located at the foothill of Namche Bazaar, entering Sagarmatha National Park, and getting the first glimpse of Mt. Everest, the roof of the world's. Do you know that bungee Jump is possible in the Everest? Yes, you can enjoy Bungee Jump in Hillary Bridge which is newly in operation.
When do I get to see Mt. Everest during the Everest Base Camp Trek?
Upon crossing the Hillary Twin Bridge, trekkers have to take the winding uphill trail all the way to Namche Bazaar. After walking for about an hour from bridge, trekkers reach the resting place area where you can find toilets. If the weather is clear, you can spot the breathtaking scenery of Nuptse Wall and Mt. Everest. It is highly dependent on the weather conditions.
You don’t see Mt. Everest from Namche Bazaar. Relish the chance to witness outstanding scenery of mountains like Kwangde, Kusum Kangaru, and Thamserku while staying in this famous Sherpa heartland marketplace. In fact, the town is the last commercial town in the Everest Base Camp Trekking route. There are various eateries, tea houses, resorts, local houses, souvenir shops, banks, bars, and bakeries where you can enjoy the evening either on a first day or after acclimatization activities. In addition, trekkers further spend a night in this town while returning back to Lukla from Everest Base Camp.
Is it necessary to do acclimatization hike to Everest View Hotel?
Acclimatization ensures safe trekking and reduces the chances of AMS (Altitude Mountain Sickness). The trekking places beyond Namche Bazaar is above 3500 m from sea level. Therefore, it is mandatory for all to do acclimatization activities. Doing an acclimatization is necessary but to make it more momentous trekking to the Everest View Hotel (3880 m) is essential. The scenery of mountains seen from the balcony of the tea house is mesmerizing. Rejoice the sip of coffee overlooking mountains like Cholatse, Tabuche, Amadablam, Lhotse, Nuptse, Thamserku, and Everest. The trail from Namche Bazaar to Everest View Hotel is through Syangboche Airport. The trail passes through small bushy forests and grassy meadows.
Tengboche Monastery and Sherpa Festivals of Khumbu
Tengboche Village is the major spiritual village on the EBC Trek trail. The monastery present in the village is the most significant one as it hosts Sherpa’s two of the biggest festivals. They are Dumji and Mani Rimdu Festival. Every year, in November the monastery hosts an amazing colorful festival of Mani Rimdu for three days inside the monastery. Besides the Mani Rimdu Festival, the region celebrates the birthday of Guru Rinpoche on the lotus flower year. Usually, the festival falls in the month of May or June.
Why do I need to spend two nights in Dingboche Village?
Doing a hike to Everest View Hotel (3880 m) prepares your body to adjust in the places above 3500 m and below 4200 m from sea level. The total altitude gain after the first acclimatization activity is about 1000 m from sea level. Beyond altitude of 4400 m there are places above 5000 m. You will be staying overnight in places like Gorakshep (5180 m). However, the highest point on the Everest Base Camp Trekking in Nepal is 5545 m from sea level. The hiking of Nagarshan Hill (5100 m) prepares you well for a safe trekking trip beyond Dingboche. Therefore, you need to spend two nights in Dingboche Village.
How long does it take to reach Everest Base Camp from Gorakshep?
It takes about 1.5 hours to 2 hours to reach the Everest Base Camp from Gorakshep. The trekking trail is rugged and has many rocky pebbles. The presence of large boulders makes it hard for the trekkers to walk easily. Moreover, the trail is beside the Khumbu glacier. It requires meticulous walking and well planning to reach the Everest Base Camp from Gorakshep. Please note that there are no tea houses and lodges in the Everest Base Camp. During climbing season, you can spot many tents of Everest Climbers but the Everest Trekkers are not allowed to camp and stay in the Everest Base Camp. So, overall, it takes about 5 to 6 hours including the time spent in the base camp to do a roundtrip of Gorakshep Everest Base Camp Hike.
What is the altitude of Everest Base Camp and Kalapathar?
The altitude of Everest Base Camp is 5364 m and the altitude of Kalapathar is 5545 m from sea level. Kalapather hike from Gorakshep is a must-do for the best Everest view.
It is hard to climb Kalapathar for sunrise in Everest?
Imagine walking uphill from 5180 m to 5545 m up in the Himalayas after continuous walking in high-altitude places for about 7 to 8 days continuously! In addition, hiking to Kalapathar top starts at around 4 am in the morning. Therefore, the Kalapathar Hike for sunrise in Everest is fairly difficult. The scenery of mountains and chance to knit the best Himalayan sunrise experience in an abode of the world’s tallest mountain Mt. Everest.
Can I see Mt. Everest from Everest Base Camp?
No, you can’t see Mt. Everest from the Everest Base Camp. However, in order to see Mt. Everest while trekking from Gorakshep to Everest Base Camp, we will have to stop at about 200 m from Everest Base Camp. There is a ridge from where you can get splendid scenery of Mt. Everest along with the mountains of Tibet. Don’t expect to see Mt. Everest from Everest Base Camp (5364 m).
Where can I book a family-friendly Everest Base Camp Trek package in Nepal?
The best trekking agency to book the family-friendly Everest Base Camp Trek package in Nepal is with the Himalayan Trekking Path. The agency is run by an academically qualified mountain guide who has got experience of operating successful trips in high-altitude mountains of Nepal for more than 2 decades. Moreover, the agency always operates trekking trips by employing locals in the trekking crew members’ team. Therefore, Everest Base Camp Trekking in Nepal is suitable for friends and family if you follow our itineraries. Make sure that you contact our travel planners for more customizable trip conditions. We have conducted various Everest Base Camp Trek trips to the families with a 5 years old kid too. Therefore, The Himalayan Trekking Path is an ideal trekking agency to book a family-friendly Everest Base Camp Trek package in Nepal.
Is it safe for solo female trekkers to trek on Everest Trekking trail?
Nepal is home of highly hospitable people. It is safe for any kinds of traveler. Unlike many touristic destinations of Nepal, there are hardly any scammers in the touristic sites of Nepal. People welcome you wholeheartedly and offer generous help if you need it. Therefore, it is safe for all to travel Nepal. If you are a solo trekker and trekking to the Everest Base Camp then it is safe and secured! However, being a reliable as well as leading trekking agency of Nepal, we highly recommend you to trek with assistance of a trekking guide for Everest Base Camp Trekking in Nepal. Hiring a guide ensures that all your trip logistics (lodging, transportation, and meals) are taken care by your trekking guide and all you need to do is to enjoy the majestic wonders of Mother Nature and grandeur of Culture. Look no further and contact the travel planners of the Himalayan Trekking Path to do trek in Nepal even if you are solo or in a group. In overall, trekking solo to Everest Base Camp is safe but we don’t recommend you to do so as it is one of the major high-altitude trekking trails that has high risk of AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness).
What is the best Everest Base Camp Trek Cost 2025/2026 Trekking season in Nepal?
Investment in traveling is worth it when you get back more than what you expect! Yes, the trekking and tour crew members of the Himalayan Trekking Path always strive to provide services beyond expectations served with impeccable hospitality. In fact, it is our motto to maintain sustainable tourism in Nepal. All our trips are priced according to the preferences of our clients and the type of facilities required by our trekkers. Moreover, the cost of the trekking package depends upon the group size too.
Here is the tentative Everest Base Camp Trek Cost 2025/2026 Trekking season in Nepal:
Please check our includes and excludes section to know more about services that are included in these quoted prices.
- The Everest Base Camp Trek Package cost for a solo trekker is 1500 $
- For groups of 2 to 4 trekkers, the cost of Everest Trekking is 1400 $ per person
- The groups of 5 to 7 trekkers, the cost is about 1300 $ per person for the Everest Base Camp Trek
- The cost of EBC Trek is about 1250 $ for a group consisting members of about 8 to 10 people
When should I decide to do Everest Trekking Nepal?
Choose any month throughout the year to do trekking in the Everest Base Camp Trek route. In fact, the months of early winter and late monsoon season in Nepal is considered as the best time to trek to those trekkers who wish to experience tranquility in this trekking route. During this time of the year the scenery is clear and there are a smaller number of trekkers in the trekking route. Interestingly, the availability of tea house and eateries also becomes high as you get lots of choices. The chances of getting best available facilities make this time an ideal time to do the trek.
Please contact our travel planners and state your reason for trekking to the base camp of the world’s tallest mountain Mt. Everest. Our planners are highly experienced and they can customize an ideal trekking itinerary for you! Relish the chance to visit an abode of Mount Everest (8848.86 m) by doing the trekking trip in one of the epitomes of all trekking routes of Nepal. Hello trekkers across the globe! Come and visit this beautiful Himalayan nation and travel together with us to explore the majestic Khumbu and authentic Sherpa villages!