Mount Everest for as long as man has dared to adventure to the unknown and unconquered, has symbolised and represented the ultimate challenge. Everest Base Camp is the gateway for those who set their sights on the top of the world.
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If Everest Base Camp is your goal you will be provided with plenty of adventure for those who dare.
Everest Base Camp standing at 5,360m is where the adventure will take you, but it is the views of the majestic Mount Everest standing at 8,848m and the magnetism of the highest mountain in the world is why we go. Nepal plays host to the trek and the journey to Everest Base Camp will afford you a unique opportunity to visit Kathmandu, the Namche Bazaar and take in the culture and meet the Nepalese people.
To reach Everest Base Camp it is usually a 1 – 3 week trek starting with a flight into the tiny airstrip of Lukla.
Spend several days trekking through the homelands of the Sherpa people, among their villages and Buddhist monasteries, with views of Everest and neighbouring Ama Dablam, considered by many to be among the most beautiful mountains in Nepal. Stroll around Namche Bazaar, the bustling market town in the heart of Sherpa country and soak up the magnificent mountain scenery.
Enter the Sagarmatha National Park before reaching the Namche Bazaar, a colourful village with stunning views of the surrounding Himalayas, shops and street vendors and local cuisine to be sampled. Trekkers will enjoy a rest day here to acclimatise to the altitude and visit the Sherpa museum to take in the history of the region and mountain climbing traditions.
Trekking in the Khumbu Valley and Gokyo Ri takes you to the most dramatic and interesting parts of the Everest region, and rewards you with dramatic landscapes, beautiful views of the Gokyo Lakes, spectacular mountain views with four mountains above 8000 metres – Cho Oyu, Everest, Lhotse and Makalu, and the tremendous view of Ngozumpa glacier.
Without doubt, the highlights of the trek are the awe-inspiring views of some of the biggest mountains in the world which unfold the further you venture into the Khumbu valley; not forgetting, of course, the personal sense of achievement in reaching the Everest Base Camp.
Sample Itinerary
Day 1 Join Kathmandu – Arrival transfer included
Day 2 City tour Kathmandu – Boudhanath Stupa, Pashupatinath, Swayambunath (Monkey Temple) and Durbar square
Day 3 Morning flight to Lukla and Trek to Phakding
Day 4 Trek to Namche Bazaar
Day 5 Acclimatisation day in Namche Bazaar
Day 6 Trek Namche Bazaar to Tengboche, Tengboche Monastery
Day 7 Trek Tengboche to Dingboche
Day 8 Day trek to Chhuckung Valley or Nagarjun Hill. Overnight Dingboche
Day 9 Trek Dingboche to Lobuje
Day 10 Trek to Kalapathar (5545m) and to Gorak Shep
Day 11 Trek to Everest Base Camp and back to Gorak Shep
Day 12 Trek to Panboche
Day 13 Trek to Namche Bazaar
Day 14 Trek to Phakding
Day 15 Trek to Lukla
Day 16 Fly back to Kathmandu from Lukla. Tour ends on arrival.
Everest Base Camp FAQ
What’s Included
These varies depending on the trip and operator, but generally:
-All Meals Whilst Trekking
-All Activities and Entrance Fees as per Itinerary
-Fully Escorted Tour – Local Guide and Porters
-2 Domestic Flights
-Sleeping Bag and Warm Jacket
-Airport Transfers
-Trek Bag
Accommodation
-Hotels (2 Nights)
-Tea Houses during trek (13 Nights)
Transport
-Private Vehicle
-Bus
-Plane
-On Foot
Requirements
Everest Base Camp has a huge altitude with a maximum elevation of 5545m. This is graded as a hard trek in difficulty, expect to be trekking approximately 5-7 hours per day at altitude. You will need a high level of fitness.