11 Days Everest Base Camp Trekking
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Everest base camp Trekking cost and plan in depth – cheapest budget price
Dream trip of a lifetime on land, Everest base camp trekking is the most famous trekking adventure in the world. Everest is the highest peak, 8848 meters (29029feet) but base camp is 5300 meter (17,600 feet) only. Join our well organized small group trekking to Everest base camp in two weeks or a private custom itinerary also available on daily departure basis. Spend a few days in the historic cultural capital Kathmandu where Buddhist stupas, Hindu temples, five-hundred-year-old royal palaces are making the city vibrant. Spin the prayers wheels, chant the mantra ‘OM MANI PADME HUM’ meaning is HAIL TO THE JEWEL ON THE LOTUS. Stroll around the 17th-century alleyways. Start hiking the trails with the sound of yak bells, trekking porters melodious songs. Meditate in the prayers hall while monks are praying and drink Tibetan tea with monks, chant their mantras together. Enjoy Sherpa soup (Sherpa stew), yak steak, tongba (alcohol for Sherpa), Raksi (rice wine) drink Salt tea or butter tea to keep you warm during the morning. Talk to Sherpa porter and try to carry their heavy loads. Learn to cook Dal-Bhat and taste with our trekking safe. Fly to Lukla and follow traditional trekking route but our guide organizes through visits to hidden gems and surprise every day. make photographs of sunrise and sunset views on the summit of Everest, Amadablam and more… enjoy the holiday. plan in advance and also for visa process to enter Nepal.
Outline Itinerary
01 Day: Early morning, Magnificent flight to Lukla then walk through forest and Sherpa settlement to Manju.
02 Day: Walk through terraces, rivers and climb uphill to climbers capital Namche Bazzar.
03 Day: Halt day / rest day at Namche- Excursions to panoramic view points, Sherpa museums.
04 Day: Trekking to Dibuche via the biggest Tengboche Gompa of the region of Everest.
05 Day: Hiking to Dingboche, walk along the pasture lands and rivers and alpine forest.
06 Day: Trekking Dingboche to Lobuche via Thulka- walk 4- 5 hours from 4200-4700 meters.
07 Day: Lobuche to Gorakhshep and hike to Mount Everest base camp - day of dram become true get 5300 meter.
08 Day: Climb to Kala Patther (Black stone) from Gorakhshep, the highest point of the trip 5560 meter and back to Pangboche.
09 Day: Hike slowly through the villages, forests Trip back to Namche bazaar.
10 Day: Easy wrap of Everest base camp trekking, walk to Lukla airport and rest.
11 Day: Fly Back to Kathmandu, Tribhuvan International Airport.
Highlights of Everest base camp trekking
- Hiking to the top of the world Mount Everest Base camp, explore around Khumbu Ice fall
- Sunrise or sunset trekking to the peak of kalapather
- Pay homage to Monasteries of Tengboghe, Pangboche, Namche, Phakding and Khumjung
- Visit to Sherpa museum, get blessed with monks and priests from temples
- Encounter with monkeys, mountain goats, Yaks and (may be YETI ! GOOD LUCK)
- Exciting flight to Lukla and back with Himalayan views
Quick Contact
Day to Day Journey
30 Min fly / Walk 4-4:30 hrs
collect boxed Breakfast at 6 A.M., drive to Kathmandu Domestic airport. it is about half an hour adventure flight with the great view of Himalayas in the northern side. after landing at Lukla airport, collect luggage, meet porters if you need. you may stop for Tea break. Now, you are ready to rock and roll for Everest base camp trekking. today’s hiking start with downhill walk via chaurikharka, last part of the walk is gentle uphill. reach at Manju for the night stay in a tea house.
5-6 hrs
start with hot tea and breakfast, continue to walk in the villages, some farming areas and river banks. cross a Hillary bridge then climb big uphill to Namche. Namche is the main door way to Everest trekking adventure and Expedition trip. today if weather permits have a glimpse of Everest while climbing.
4-5 hrs
enjoy the clear morning view of snow capped peaks, local markets. attend the Tibetans market. you may need to do laundry, use cyber cafe of buy if you think you will need because is last market area to get stuffs. visit to Museums, national park office. hike to Syangboche and Khumjung.
5-6 hrs
have breakfast around 7 am, start walking before the crowd . enjoy the great view of mount Everest , amadablam and more. cross the river and straight climb to Tengboche Monastry, take time to take photos and visit. have lunch and continue to Debuche for overnight stay.
5-6 hrs
start in early morning with your heavy breakfast, walk through rhododendron forests, alpine vegetations. visit Pangboche Monastery, have tea coffee then continue to Dingboche.
3-4 hrs
today’s walk is not no lung but we are getting high enough already, morning walk start at 4200 meter. we walk slowly the uphill of Thulka, have tea and coffee. today you are above the tree line, can see only alpine grasses and some flowers like blue puppy.
6-7 hrs
your Dream brought you here, today we trek to Mount Everest base camp and Sleep at Gorakshep where Everest marathon start.
after breakfast trek to Base camp, carry 1.5 liter of water and some snacks, warm clothes, be prepared for cold wind. walk slowly in crevasse because we walk along the glaciers. stay mainly on the trails.
6-7 hrs
early morning three hours sunrise trip to Kalapathher, it is gentle steep hill. the best view of Mount Everest from the entire trekking route, best view of mount Pumori, glaciers, Nupse, lhotse, . stay here as long as you like then your climbing altitude is over. now we start head back to Lukla slowly.
6-7 hrs
we slowly start hiking to Dibuche, Tangboche and Lausasa . overnight at Namche the highest biggest settlement.
6-7 hrs
trek back with slow walk at downhill from Namche, cross hillray bridge, continue jorsalle exit National park check post and have lunch at Manjo or Phakding. after lunch then continueto Lukla, enjoy the area, you may do some shopping , fare well with porters because they do not fly back to Kathmandu.
30 min Fly
another exciting flight gives chances of viewing long Himalayan range, try to seat on the right had side for better picture. land in Kathmandu, rest and you may do your pending work, connect home.
What's included?
- All accommodations during trekking
- Cost of National park entry
- Trekking guide from Kathmandu
- 1 porter for 2 travelers
- Flight tickets to Lukla and back to Kathmandu
- Flight ticket of trekking guide
- Airport transfer (Pickup & Drop) from hotel
- Supervision of all arrangements
What's not included?
- Meals
- International air travel
- Insurance
- Visa fees for Nepal
- Gratitude to guide/porter/crew
- Alcohols, telephone, internet, laundry service, unplanned visit of places
- Single room supplement
- Other cost which not in 'Price Includes' section.
Optional / Extended Activities
- Helicopter Tour to Everest Base Camp - 4-5 hours
- Mountain Flight over Mt. Everest Area - 1 hour
- 1 day Kathmandu sightseeing Tour - 4-8 hours
- Kathmandu, Bhaktapur & Patan Tour - 2 days
- Kathmandu Valley with Nagarkot Sunrise/Sunset Tour - 4 days
FAQs for Everest base camp trekking
Where is Everest Base Camp? how high is it ?
Located in Nepal, Base camp is located at 5300 meter, Everest is 8,848 meter from sea level.
How long does it take to climb Mount Everest Base Camp?
Two weeks for trekking in both ways but allow few extra days for preparations.
How much does it cost to trek Everest base camp ?
Depend on hotels choices and services need. Minimum cost is USD 1000 per person
Clothing for Everest base camp trekking ?
Be prepared for freezing zero, so bring Down Jackets and all warm clothes including sleeping bag.
Weather and best time for Everest base camp trekking
In high altitude there are less rain and more snow. best tome to trek is from March to November.
Nepal visa is easily available on arrival for visa details information please visit this link https://www.nepalimmigration.gov.np/. Please bring 4 passport size photos, Make handy cash USD 40 for Nepal entry visa fees.
Trekking permits and National park tickets
we arrange in advance for your.Trekkers Information Management System also known as TIMS is part of our package with our guide and staffs for security of travelers in high altitude.
Food
Popular meal is DAL BHAT : rice lentils with vegetable curry. Nepalese foods are mostly vegetarian, meat is very occasional. during your trek, have morning tea then breakfast. we have big choices of open menu , a lot of choices of continental foods are available. try YAK steak, Sherpa stew, locally grown potatoes with great taste.
Note: keep protein energy bar handy in your bag some time while you are walking you may like to eat to make yourself stronger.
Drinking Water
There are bottled mineral water easily available to buy, but our suggestion to save environment use iodine water, or boiled water, try to use less plastic bottles.
Adjust with Altitude, as we go higher the altitude, the steps are shorter in an attempt to avoid possible problems with the altitude sickness. Sherpa say that altitude like a yak, in English like the race of Rabbit and tortoise, at last Turtle wins the race. so be a turtle in the high altitude. drink a lot of water.
Walking time is just approximately, it may take longer or shorter so always take your own pace and enjoy the environment, do not compare your walking with others. Talk with your Body
Health
Check your health before making decision for this trek, Bring travel insurance from home. be ready to walk 5-7 hours a day. bring some first aid kit with you for in-case. we try our best to avoid all hazards.
Staffs
We encourage local people to participate, all our guides are expert trained from the area. in Kathmandu local city tour guide and trekking guide and porters are from Mountain regions with long experience.