Everest Base Camp

The Everest Base Camp (EBC) trek is a beautiful itinerary in the Khumbu Valley with amazing views over four 8,000 meters summits as well as Ama Dablam, one of the most beautiful peaks in the world. For the Spring season, there is the option to trek in with our Everest Expedition team. The trip will take you across traditional sherpas villages, a buddhist monastery and suspended bridges. So many things to discover and explore on this trek to Everest, the world highest summit.

Location Map

Trek Route

Day 1
Arrival to Kathmandu (1,350 m / 4,430 ft) and transfer to hotel

Day 2
Preparation day for expedition in Kathmandu

Day 3
Fly to Lukla (2,860 m / 9,317 ft)  – Phakding (2,610 m / 8,562 ft)

Day 4
Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,340 m / 11,155 ft)

Day 5
Acclimatization day in Namche Bazaar

Day 6
Trek to Pangboche (3,930 m / 12,893 ft)

Day 7
Trek to Dingboche (4,410 m / 14,470 ft)

Day 8
Acclimatization day in Dingboche

Day 9
Trek to Lobuche (4,940 m / 16,210 ft)

Day 10
Trek to Everest Base Camp (5,345 m / 17,536 ft) – Night at Gorak Shep. Optional walk to Kala Patthar ‎(5,644 m / 18,519 ft)

Day 11
Trek to Pheriche (4,371 m / 14,340 ft)

Day 12
Trek to Namche Bazaar

Day 13
Trek to Lukla

Day 14
Scheduled flight Lukla/Kathmandu & transfer to hotel

Day 15
Transfer to airport for departure

Included:

• All arrival and departure transfer services to and from airport (both domestic and international)
• Return domestic flight ticket Kathmandu / Lukla
• Transport of 1 duffle bag of a maximum weight of 15 kgs during the trek to Base Camp and on domestic flights
• 3 nights’ accommodation at a good quality hotel in Kathmandu on B/B basis on a double basis (single option at extra cost)
• Accommodation in lodges during the trek
• Necessary staff including experienced guides and porters
• Three meals a day (breakfast, lunch and dinner with tea or coffee)
• All permits required by the local regulations
• First aid medical kit
• Satellite phone for emergencies (available to members as a paying service)
• Welcome dinner in Kathmandu
• 1 World Sherpas duffle bag or T-shirt

Excluded:

• Tips for guide and porters (approx. US$250)
• Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu (except welcome dinner)
• Extras hotel charge at Kathmandu (bar bills, laundry, additional nights)
• Personal expenses in lodges during the trek such as battery charging (cameras, phone, laptops), showers, laundry, beverages, bottled water and snacks in lodges
• Additional nights in lodges during the trek not planned by us
• Internet access during the trek (we can arrange a Nepalese SIM card and top-up card for you at Kathmandu for calls and internet)
• Personal trekking equipment
• Personal medical, travel & evacuation insurance (mandatory)
• International airfare
• Nepal entry visa fee

Number of effective trekking days : 11
Distance: 130 km / 81 m
Elevation gain: 2,784 m / 9,133 ft
Average per pay: 12 km / 7.5 m distance – 300 m / 984 ft elevation
Maximum altitude: 5,644 m / 18,519 ft (Kala Patthar)

Elevation and Distance traveled