Everest Base Camp Trek



Everest base camp Trek overview



Being the base camp of the highest elevated mountain peak of the world itself is enough for the trek for being one of the most important and busy treks in Nepal. Apart from mountain vistas of the world's highest mountain Everest, there are a lot of things to experience from this trek. The beginning of the trek is a thrilling experience as the flight from Kathmandu to Lukla.


Even though the trek offers people with the Himalayan culture merged with the magnificent views of the Himalayas. That smell of the yak dungs, the sound of the birds chirping, the flow of the rivers, the wind rumbling through the leaves of the trees will be some of the mesmerizing experiences that the trek has to offer. The variation in the landscape and the diverse vegetation including the national flower Rhododendron will make a memorable experience.


Protected under the UNESCO World Heritage Sites enlisted Sagarmatha National Park, different species of wildlife call the Everest region home. The Blue Sheep, Himalayan Monal, Himalayan Pika, Tibetan Snowcock are among some species that are easily encountered, whereas encountering with rare and endangered species like Red Panda and Snow Leopard are minuscule.


Apart from all this, the trek being what it is has some of the greatest views in the world. If one needs a change in life or even wants to see life from a different angle then this trek is what you need. The sheer accomplishment of reaching the destination will obviously change your perception of life.



Everest Base Camp Trek Information



Duration: 12 days

Region: Everest Region

Destination: Everest Base Camp

Starting/Ending Point: Lukla 2860m

Best time for trek: Autumn (Sep-Nov) and Spring (March-May) Starting Altitude: 2,860 m Highest Altitude: 5550 m, KalaPathhar

Trek Grade: Challenging






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Mt Amadablam 6812



Wind is believed to carry all the prayers from those colorful flags to the heavens



Everest Base Camp Trek Itinerary



The Everest Base Camp Trek itinerary is one of the most versatile trek itineraries which can be combined with other challenging trekking trips in the Sagarmatha National Park like the Gokyo Valley and Everest Three Passes Trek. However, the classic Everest Base Camp Trek itinerary takes around 12 days to complete, including acclimatization stops in between.





Day 1- Flight to Lukla ( 30 minutes) and Trek to Phakding(2610m) - 3.5 hrs


Day 2- Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar(3440 m) 6-7 hrs


Day 3- Acclimatization hike to Everest View Hotel


Day 4- Trek to Tengboche Monastery (3860m) 6 hrs


Day 5- Trek to Dingboche (4350m) 6,5 hrs


Day 6- Acclimatization hike to Nangkartshang Peak (5083m) 4 hrs


Day 7- Trek to Lobuche (4940 m) 7 hrs


Day 8- Trek to Everest Base Camp (5364m) and back to Gorakshep (5364m) 7 hrs


Day 9- Hike to Kalapathhar(5555m) for Sunrise and back to Pheriche (4200 m)


Day 10- Descend to Namche Bazaar 7 hrs


Day 11- Retrace to Lukla 6 hrs


Day 12- Flight back to Ramechhap and drive to Kathmandu.



Tengboche Monastery



During the Everest Base Camp Trek, lies one of the largest Himalayan Buddhist monasteries in the Everest region. This particular monastery is believed to be the daughter monastery of the Rongbuk Monastery of Tibet. It was constructed in 1916 by the Gulu Lama.


One will witness what it means to be a monk in the Himalayas. Every day the gate is open for tourists to have a glimpse of the Himalayan Buddhist culture.


During the Mani Rimdu festival which falls in September October, according to the Buddhist lunar calendar, the monastery hosts a huge fest celebrating the victory of good over evil.



some highlights of the Everest Base Camp trek





Lukla Airport



One of the most adventurous airports in the world, the Tenzing Hillary Airstrip located at around 2846 meters is where the trekking trip starts and ends.


It was built in 1964, after Sir Edmund Edmund Hillary bought the land and involved local Sherpas, and was paved only in 2001.


This Airstrip is a major entry point to Everest Region as this is the closest airport to Everest. Otherwise, trekkers and hikers need to start the trek from Jiri which requires an additional 6 days of trek.




Himalayan Thar



Sagarmatha National Park is the highest in the world and is home to diverse exotic wildlife including Snow Leopard, Red Panda, Musk deer, and many more.


Among these Jharal, Blue Sheep, Himalayan Pheasant, and Tibetan Snowcock are common and have a high chance of encountering during the Everest Base Camp Trek.



Mount Cholatse 6440m



As a high-altitude destination, Everest Base Camp Trek offers some of the world's highest peaks and most beautiful mountainous landscapes.


Mount Cholatse is one of many peaks in Nepal open for climbing after the successful ascent in 1982 by Vern Clevenger, Galen Rowell, John Roskelley, Bill O`Conner , and Peter Hacket.



Hiking from Namche Bazar to Tengboche



The Everest Base Camp Trek from Namche Bazaar offers kaleidoscopic views of the mountain peaks as the trail heads towards the alpine landscape over the green forests and deep river valleys.



Porter Carrying Commodities with Mt. Ama Dablam



The Everest Base Camp Trek lies in one of the isolated landscapes without the reach of motorable roads, making transportation a challenging task.


Porters, Yaks, Mules, and Horses are the traditional yet still effective modes of transporting commodities to the high-altitude destination of Everest Base Camp Trek.



Mt. Ama Dablam



An acclimatization hike to Nangkartshang Peak 5083 m from Dingboche offers one of the best panoramic views of mountains during the Everest Base Camp Trek.

Among these Ama Dablam ( Mother of Peaks) is one of the most mesmerizing views during the EBC trek.



Mountain Lodge during Everest Base



Tengboche 3867 m is an important overnight stop during the Everest Base Camp trek, where the lodges offer some great views of the mountains.


Besides this stop is famous for one of the largest monasteries in the Soluknumbu region, where people can have a great overnight stop.



Everest Base Camp



The Everest Base Camp Trek is known for its panoramic mountain views including worlds highest mountain peak Everest , Pumo Ri , Lhotse , Chhangtse and many more.


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