Are You planning to Trek to Mount Everest Base Camp in Nepal? Here is all You need to know that is A Complete Guide to Mount Everest Base Camp in Nepal.
Mt. Everest is probably the most famous mountain on Earth, and, at 29,029 feet (8,848 meters), it is certainly the highest in the world. The peak sits on the border between Nepal and the Tibetan Autonomous Region of China, and is called Sagarmatha in Nepali and Chomolangma or Qomolangma in the Sherpa and Tibetan languages. The Basics Catching a glimpse of Everest, trekking to its base, or even climbing to the mountain’s peak, is a bucket-list item for many adventurous travelers. There are a variety of ways to see Everest: Those who don’t want to trek can take scenic airplane and helicopter flights from Kathmandu or go overland to Everest Base Camp on the Tibet side of the mountain. Travelers looking for a physical challenge can trek to the base camp from the town of Lukla in Nepal; the trip there and back takes a couple of weeks. Mountaineers with a generous budget can also attempt to climb the mountain—an extreme challenge for even the most seasoned mountaineers. Things to Know Before You Go Despite what some movies might lead you to believe, Everest is not visible from Kathmandu. Whatever your plans on or near Mt. Everest, you should be aware of the risks and signs of altitude sickness. The starting point for the trek on the Nepal side, Lukla, has an altitude of 9,383 feet (2,860 meters), and Everest Base Camp is 17,600 feet (5,380 meters) above sea level. It’s always a good idea to trek with a guide in Nepal, and the use of a guide is mandatory in Tibet. Guides will help you stay safe and will also take care of logistics. How to Get There Mt. Everest can be seen and approached from either Nepal or Tibet, but tours from the Nepal side are most popular as the country is more accessible than the western reaches of China. No roads lead to Everest on the Nepali side, so most travelers fly from Kathmandu to Lukla and start their trek from there. In Tibet, a well-maintained road leads to within a couple of miles of Everest Base Camp. When to Get There Trekking conditions at Everest Base Camp are best in Nepal’s spring (March–May) and autumn (October–November). Temperatures are very cold in the winter (December–February), and trails—as well as access to Lukla—can be difficult during monsoon season (June–September). Sightseeing flights can be taken from Kathmandu in any season but are often canceled during the monsoons. Overland tours in Tibet can be taken at any time, but access is often restricted in the winter due to safety concerns. Alternatives to the Everest Base Camp Trek While the Everest Base Camp trek in Nepal is a classic adventure, it is also extremely popular and can get quite crowded during peak seasons. To see Everest and experience the culture of the area with fewer crowds, opt for an alternative trekking route, such as the Gokyo Lakes, Three Passes, or Ama Dablam Base Camp treks.
Everest Base Camp Trip Fact
Trip Duration in Nepal:15 Days
Trekking Walking Duration: 12 Days
Mode of Trip : Guided Hiking Trekking Tours for 2020 and 2021 with Experienced Local Sherpa Guide
Destination : Everest Base camp & Kalapather
Maximum Altitude : 5545M
Best Time to Trek : March to May and October /November
Trip Starting Point: Kathmandu
Trip Ending Point : Kathmandu
Trek Walking start Point: Lukla
Trek walking Ending Point: Lukla
The trekking route in the Everest region in the Himalayas is the highest trek routes in the world. Here we present Mount Everest Base Camp Trek Route Map, Cost, and Tips for going on a trek to the Everest region. This also presents a different situation in which one has to be well prepared. Any trekker has to prepare oneself for high-altitude walking since this is a high-altitude trek route with a low Oxygen level. The many obstacles faced during the hike to the Base Camp is what makes the trek more adventurous
Highlights of the Everest Base Camp Trek
DAY 01 - KATHMANDU: ARRIVAL DAY
Altitude: 1,350 meter
Welcome to Kathmandu, the capital and cultural city of Nepal! We’ll be waiting with a warm greeting and easy transfer to your hotel. Plan on an evening briefing on last-minute specifics about your trek and an early lights-out: you have a big day ahead, dinner at Best Nepali Restaurent. Overnight stay at Hotel in Kathmandu
DAY 02 - KATHMANDU TO LUKLA FLIGHT, THE TREK START TO PHAKDING
Altitude: 2,800meter (Lukla) & 2,652 meter (Phakding)
Walking Distance: 8km (3-4 hours) Flight time: 30 min
After a short morning flight to Lukla, you’ll be introduced to your guide and porter. Kick off your trek with an easy walk through Chaurikharka village and descent towards Dudhkoshi Ghat (2,530meter). The trail follows the bank of the Dudhkoshi River until Phakding (2,652meter), where we will be staying for the night to acclimatize. Enjoy your free time in Phakding, a popular stopping point. Overnight stay at Hotel in Phakding
DAY 03 - PHAKDING TO NAMCHE BAZAAR
Altitude: 3,440m
Walking Distance: 10-12km (5-6 hours)
We’ll have breakfast in Phakding before gearing up for the trek to Namche Bazaar, the biggest sherpa village in Nepal. Our trail takes us first over the Dudhkoshi River via a long suspension bridge, and then through a beautiful pine forest to Monjo, about two hours away. Soon thereafter, we will approach the entrance to Sagarmatha National Park for a brief permit check and then descend to Dudh Kosi River (spotting Mani stones along the way!) en route to Jorsale. Lunch will be served here, and then it’s uphill to Namche. Our path along the riverbank is flanked by two crossings, one of which is the Hillary Suspension Bridge. It’s a tough climb up the hill to our resting place, but you’ll be rewarded in Namche Bazaar with your first glimpse of Everest in its majesty. Overnight stay at Hotel in Namchebazzar
DAY 04 - NAMCHE BAZAAR: REST AND ACCLIMATIZATION DAY
Altitude: 3,440m
At this point, we take a well-deserved break! Today will be spent resting and allowing our bodies to become acclimatized to the lofty altitude. There’s an optional 2 hour hike to Everest View Point, an uphill walk that will help speed acclimatization. Otherwise, spend the day exploring Namche Bazaar. Check out the Sherpa museum for an overview of the Sherpa culture and history of mountaineering. On Saturdays, the Hatt Bazaar is open for trading and an intimate look at the locals’ marketplace. It is part of the larger Namche Bazaar, a shopping hub filled with all manner of trekking and mountaineering clothing and equipment. Overnight stay at Hotel in Namchebazzar
DAY 05 - NAMCHE BAZAAR TO TENGBOCHE
Altitude: 3,870m
Walking Distance: 10km (6 hours)
Breakfast in Namche Bazaar fuels us for another day of trekking towards Everest Base Camp today! Breathtaking views of the Himalayas - Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku and Kwangde - are some of the highlights not be missed. A short drop takes us to the riverside, then it’s across the river upwards through the forest pass. Brace your legs for a continual uphill trek at this point, alternating between a gradual grade and some seriously steep ground! Our destination, Tengboche, is known as one of the most beautiful places in the Everest region. Its views, which include Ama Dablam, are legendary. We’ll stop in on the Tengboche monastery, which is one of the largest in Khumbu. Nourish your spirit with a guided tour of the monastery grounds, followed by chanting and prayer with the resident Buddhist monks. Overnight stay at Hotel in Tengboche
DAY 06 - TENGBOCHE TO DINGBOCHE
Altitude: 4,400m
Walking Distance: 11km (6 hours)
Our trek today kicks off with a walk through the rhododendron forest to Deboche followed by a bridge over the raging Imja Khol River. We’ll pass the valley wall and then traverse the plains to Pangboche village, the biggest settlement of Sherpas in the region. Enjoy a great opportunity to observe a typical Sherpa village and have lunch with the locals! The intrepid can brave a brief hike to the Pangboche monastery, one of the oldest in the area. Our afternoon trek will be a difficult one, as the landscape gives way to dry, deserted mountains and we hike towards Dingboche. Overnight stay at Hotel in Dingboche
DAY 07 - DINGBOCHE: REST AND ACCLIMATIZATION DAY
Altitude: 4,400m
This is your chance to rest up before the last leg of our adventure! Savor a full day of exploring Dingboche and the surrounding valleys of Chhukung and Imja, the latter of which links with Island Peak, the high passes of Amphu Laptsa, and Makalu Barun National Park. Taking an optional trek to the valleys will pay off in rewarding views, but taking it easy is the most important thing today. You’ll need your rest for the penultimate day of ascent tomorrow. Overnight stay at Hotel in Dingboche
DAY 08 - DINGBOCHE TO LOBUCHE
Altitude: 4,900m
Walking Distance: 11-12 km (6-7 hours)
From here on forth, the trek will move more gradually be more challenging, due to the higher altitude. We’ll pass Dungla, but not before a tough, steep walk to the top of a high hill. Here are the memorial stupas dedicated to the climbers and trekkers who lost their lives to Everest over the years. The next part of our adventure brings over craggy mountain terrain to Lobuche, a small settlement with amazing views of Mt. Lobuche, Mt. Pumari and the Nuptse. Prepare to snuggle up for a cold night, as we are now almost three miles above sea level and the evenings can be downright chilly! Overnight stay at Hotel in Lobuche
DAY 09 - LOBUCHE TO GORAKSHEP AND EVEREST BASE CAMP, EBC TO GOREKSHEP
Altitude: 5180 meter (Gorekshep) & 5364 meter (EBC)
Walking Distance: 15km (6-8 hours)
This is it! Our big day kicks off with an initial, relatively easy trek from Lobuche to Gorekshep. The subsequent, straight trail to Everest Base Camp is harder, involving rocky dunes and moraine, formed accumulation of unconsolidated glacial debris. On the way to our destination, we’ll approach the famed Khumbu Glacier and icefall, located on the slopes of Everest. At the Base Camp, our goal, you’ll have the chance (during the spring climbing season) to meet climbers attempting to scale the mountain’s summit. Break out your cameras for unbelievable views of breathtaking beauty. As the afternoon sun starts to wane, we’ll head back to Gorekshep for some much-needed rest and relaxation after a grueling and busy day. Overnight stay at Hotel in Gorekshep
DAY 10 - GOREKSHEP TO KALAPATHAR AND PHERICHE
Altitude: 5,545meter (Kalapathar) & 4,320 meter (Pheriche)
Walking Distance: 12-13km (5-6 hours)
We’ll wake before dawn today to trek towards Kalapathar (which means “black rock”) for a fiery, glorious sunrise over Mt. Everest. The day’s first light will illuminate your spectacular view of Nuptse Nup, Changtse and Lhotse.This may be, of the whole journey, your most opportune moment to snap amazing pictures of Everest and its neighboring peaks. Afterwards, it’s back to Gorekshep for breakfast and down in the direction of Pheriche, our nighttime stop. Our pace will be a lot brisker as we descend, and the walking is easier going this way. Overnight stay at Hotel in Pheriche
DAY 11 - PHERICHE TO NAMCHE
Altitude: 3,440m/11,284ft
Walking Distance: 13-15km (7-8 hours)
The walk from Pheriche back to Tengboche is mainly downhill, although it does, counterintuitively, require an hour scaling a hill. We’ll be in Namche by late afternoon and off to bed before our last day on the mountain. Overnight stay at Hotel in Namchebazzar
DAY 12 - NAMCHE TO PHAKDING AND LUKLA
Altitude: 2,800 meter
Walking Distance: 16km (6-7 hours)
After breakfast, we trek toward the Hillary Suspension Bridge and then pass through several local villages. Our arrival in Lukla brings an evening in our last Tea House and, traditionally, a party with your trekking crew: you made it! Thanks to great teamwork and perseverance, you’ve accomplished a physical feat of which others only dream. This is your last night on the mountain, which can be bittersweet. Overnight stay at Hotel in Lukla
DAY 13 - LUKLA TO KATHMANDU
Altitude: 1350m
Flight time: 30 miute
In the morning, you’ll hop a brief flight from Lukla to Kathmandu, where your journey both began and ends. You’ll transfer to your hotel upon landing for some much-needed solo rest and reflection after your trek conquering the Himalayas. We’ll reunite in the evening for a farewell dinner at one of the best Nepalese restaurants in town, where we’ll be eager to hear your feedback on the trip. on day time , enjoy your day yourself beautiful tourist town Thamel for shopping or hanging around yourself. Overnight Stay at Hotel in Kathmandu
DAY 14 - KATHMANDU: CITY TOUR IN THE MONRING AND DINNER IN THE EVENING.
Altitude: 1,350 meter
Guide tour in Kathmandu city for 3 hours by private car in the morning. You will get back at hotel 10 AM. Rest time on a day is yours day for shopping or hanging around the town. at 7 PM. Dinner at Best Nepal Restaurant in Kathmandu. Overnight Stay at Hotel in Kathmandu
Altitude: 1,350m/4,428ft
It’s your last day in Nepal! Grab some breakfast, and then take in some last-minute shopping in Kathmandu. We’ll make sure you arrive at Kathmandu International Airport with plenty time before your flight home. At this time, we’ll say our goodbyes and bid you farewell, armed with warm memories and gorgeous photos to show your loved ones.
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