Everest Base Camp Trek - 12 Days

Trekking to the Mount Everest Base Camp in Nepal is in many ways like visiting a real mountain museum. Nowhere else on earth is there such a dense concentration of mountains of such stature. Four out of ten of the world’s highest peaks are here. Basically, you will be breathing and eating mountains throughout.

In the backdrop of this grandeur, you will find the Himalayan Tahrs as tame as your domestic goats, and the iridescent Himalayan Monal more trusting than your barn chicken.

And to top it all off, the amazing Sherpa hospitality comes second to none. In the contemplative adventure that is the Everest Base Camp Trek, you will miss nothing, not even the internet.

WHY HONEYGUIDE?

▪ Specialized in Everest - From dropping cyclists at Kala Patthar to glitzy New Year events, we have impeccably pulled off some exciting things in Everest Region. We promise to bring the same effort and attention to detail to your trip. ▪ Travelers’ Choice Award 2022 & 2023 by Tripadvisor - We will let our reviews speak for themselves. ▪ Understand Everest inside out - We have been working in the Everest Region for over 8 years now. From collecting information to create what is arguably the most comprehensive online resource on the Everest region to digitalization projects for the local community, we are not your normal travel company. ▪ Online Travel Agency for the mountains- We understand that group departures or private packages might not be for everybody, and that you might be looking to simply book a flight to Lukla, a trekking guide, or might just be looking for contact information of tea-houses. HoneyGuide has it all. ▪ However, the most important reason you should consider going with HoneyGuide is that we do this because we love the mountains and wish to share that love with you. Read more about us to find the story behind why we are called 'HoneyGuide'. ;)

If you have any questions about the EBC Trek, feel free to Call / WhatsApp / Email Bimmi or fill out an Enquiry Form.

Alternately, if you are ready to book a trek to the highest mountain of the world, you can also check out our group departure dates below and secure your spot with a USD 100 or INR 8,000 booking deposit.

DETAILED ITINERARY

DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN KATHMANDU

▪ One of our representatives will meet you at the Tribhuvan International Airport and transfer you to your hotel. ▪ After check-in you can rest and recover from your international flight. Make sure to get some sun to help with the jet lag. ▪ Kathmandu is also a good place to rent and buy trekking gear for EBC. ▪ Towards the evening before dinner, there will be a trek briefing with your operation manager and trekking guide. O/N: Kathmandu (1,400m/4,600ft) | Hotel Marshyangdi or similar.

DAY 2: KATHMANDU - LUKLA - PHAKDING

▪ Exciting times ahead as today is the day we take that flight to Lukla (2,850m/9,350ft) either from Kathmandu or Manthali Airport (475m/1,555ft). ▪ If flights take off from Manthali, we will provide private transfer to Ramechhap Airport at no additional cost. ▪ Once at the Lukla Airport, we will breathe fresh mountain air, hand over our bags to the porters, and start our trek. ▪ Today we walk for around 3-4 hours through villages, forests, and some exhilaratingly long bridges to reach Phakding both for lunch and overnight stay. O/N: Phakding (2,620m/8,600ft) | Sherpa Guide Lodge or similar.

Note about Lukla Flights: Since 2018, flights to Lukla during high season operate from Manthali Airport at Ramechhap. This is because of runway congestion at Kathmandu airport and unpredicable mountain weather. As such, chances are, we will have to drive 4-5 hours from Kathmandu to board our flight. On the bright side, gone are the days when travellers would get stuck for days on end due to flight cancellations. However, please note that flight cancellations do happen. When they do, we will either stay the night at Manthali to wait it out, take a helicopter to Lukla, or drive to Tham Danda and start the trek from there.

DAY 3: PHAKDING - NAMCHE BAZAAR

▪ Today is the day of the long bridges and we will cross at least six of those today, The most epic one is of course the famous Hillary bridge right before the climb to Namche. ▪ We will hopefully start the day with beautiful view of Thamserku from Bengkar. From here we will walk through the sweet smell of pine forests of the Dudh koshi valley to reach Jorsalle in 3-4 hours for lunch. ▪ An epic view of the valley below, first view of Mount Everest, the longest bridge in Khumbu, and a steep climb waits for us after lunch. ▪ Godspeed, we will be at Namche Bazaar within three hours. ▪ If we have some juice left, we will take an evening walk to the national park headquarter to see the alpenglow sunset. O/N: Namche (3,440m/11,300ft) | Khumbu Lodge or similar.

DAY 4: NAMCHE | Acclimatization Hike

▪ We will wake up to some beautiful mountain scenery today: Everest, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Kusum Kanguru, Kongde, Tengi Ragi Tau, and of course the holy Khumbila. ▪ It is a good place to download the Peak Finder app (Android / iOS) as mountain views are going to get more epic from here and wifi is going to get weaker. ;) ▪ After breakfast at Namche, we will walk for around one and a half hours to get to the iconic Hotel Everest View at Syangboche. Established more than fifty years ago even before the airport at Lukla, it truly is a peice of art. ▪ After coffee with the mountains at the hotel, we will explore the twin Sherpa villages of Khumjung and Khunde. ▪ After our acclimatization walk, we go back to Namche to spend the night. ▪ Namche is also a good place to brush up on health and safety issues while trekking in the Everest Region. O/N: Namche (3,440m/11,300ft) | Khumbu Lodge or similar.

DAY 5: NAMCHE - TENGBOCHE - DEBOCHE

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Walk past beautiful mountain views of Ama Dablam, Thamserku, and Kangtega to reach Phungi Tenga for lunch. (3.5 hours) ▪ Watch out for Himalaya Tahr and Himalaya Monals on the first section. ▪ Climb up to the famous Tengboche Monastery. (2.5 hours) ▪ Settle for the night at the quiet nunnery village of Deboche. (20 minutes) O/N: Deboche (3,740m/12,270ft) | Rivendell Lodge or similar.

DAY 6: DEBOCHE - SYOMARE - DINGBOCHE

▪ Walk past the village of Pangboche, past the treeline, to have lunch at Syomare. (3 hours) ▪ As you settle in for the night at Dingboche ( (2.5 hours), make sure to take an oximeter reading and see how you are feeling. Read more about AMS. O/N: Dingboche (4,340m/14,250ft) | Hotel Tashi Delek or similar.

DAY 7: DINGBOCHE | Acclimatization Hike

▪ Acclimatization Day at Dingboche. ▪ Hike to Chukung or Nagkartsang Peak and return to Dingboche after lunch. (5 hours) O/N: Dingboche (4,340m/14,250ft) | Hotel Tashi Delek or similar.

DAY 8: DINGBOCHE - THUKLA - LOBUCHE

▪ Walk past some amazing mountain sceneries to have lunch at Thukla right at the mouth of the Khumbu Glacier. (3 hours) ▪ Settle in for the night at Lobuche (3 hours). This is another spot where you have to take stock of your physical well being with regards to altitude. If you are not feeling too well, let us know. We can help you with the best course of action. O/N: Lobuche (4,930m/16,200ft) | Oxygen Altitude Home or similar.

DAY 9: LOBUCHE - EBC - GORAKSHEP

▪ An early start from Lobuche will make sure that you get to Gorakshep in good time to have a leisurely lunch. (3 hours) ▪ After lunch walk to Everest Base Camp and come back to Gorakshep to settle down for the night. (3 hours) O/N: Gorakshep (5,170m/17,000ft) | Hotel Everest Inn or similar.

DAY 10: GORAKSHEP - KALA PATTHAR - DINGBOCHE

▪ You might want to start real early on this day if you want to enjoy the sunrise from Kala Patthar. (3 hours) ▪ After the hike to Kala Patthar, you come down to Gorakshep for lunch and then pack off and head down to Dingboche O/N: Dingboche (4,340m/14,250ft) | Hotel Tashi Delek or similar.

DAY 11: DINGBOCHE - NAMCHE

▪ This is another long day. From Pheriche, it will take you approximately 4 hours to get to Phungi Tenga where you will have lunch for the day. ▪ From there it will be another 3 hours to Namche Bazaar. O/N: Namche (3,440m/11,300ft) | Khumbu Lodge / Hotel Namche or similar.

DAY 12: NAMCHE - LUKLA

▪ Walk down from Namche to Lukla. (7-8 hours) O/N: Lukla (2,850m/9,500ft) Himalaya Lodge or similar.

DAY 13: LUKLA - KATHMANDU

▪ Fly back to Kathmandu/Ramechhap. ▪ If flights are to Ramechhap Airport, we will provide a private transfer from Ramechhap airport to Kathmandu at no additional cost. ▪ Check-in to hotel in Kathmandu. O/N: Kathmandu (1,400m/4,600ft) | Hotel Marshyangdi or similar.

DAY 14: DEPARTURE

▪ Airport drop off for international departure. ▪ Fly out from Kathmandu with fond memories of your accomplishment and one last view of the mighty Himalayas.

INCLUSIONS AND EXCLUSIONS

Includes

▪ Airport transfers for international and domestic flights^ ▪ Hotel in Kathmandu for two nights with breakfast^ ▪ Both way flights to Lukla (Ramechhap transport if needed) ▪ Certified trekking guide and his/her expenses ▪ Porters and their expenses ▪ Accommodation during the trek on twin sharing basis ▪ Meal Plan - Indians: No Meals (EP) | Nepali: Breakfast (BB) | Others: All Meals (AP) ▪ All permits ▪ Medical Kit

^ not included for Nepali groups.

Add-on Services

▪ Duffel Bag, Sleeping Bags & Down Jackets. ▪ Travel by helicopter between Kathmandu and Lukla - approx. USD 600 per person one way | USD 3,300 per flight. ▪ Book rooms with attached bathrooms where possible - approx. USD 10 per night per person. ▪ Include meals and hot water - approx. USD 35 / INR 3,000 per day for three meals + hot water.

Excludes

▪ International flights ▪ Visa fee for Nepal | More info ▪ Cost of evacuation and medical support in case of any mishap. ▪ Mandatory travel insurance that includes helicopter evacuation More info. ▪ Tips for support staff. ▪ Personal expenses like battery charging, drinking water, hot shower, wifi cards or beverages. ▪ Cost incurred by changes in the tour due to any reason. ▪ Anything else not included in the inclusion list above.

CONTACT

If you have any questions, feel free to Call / WhatsApp / Email Bimmi OR Fill an Enquiry Form.

SIMILAR TOURS

Shorter trek EBC Heli Trek 9N/10D includes a helicopter return from Gorakshep to Lukla. Budget-friendly option EBC by Road 15N/16D substantially reduces the EBC trek's cost. However, going to Lukla by road adds four extra days to the itinerary. Family-friendly alternatives Namche Heli Trek 4N/5D and Hotel Everest View Heli Trek 5N/6D are both excellent family-friendly alternatives that involve walking only up to Namche and then taking a helicopter to Kala Patthar to see Mount Everest up close. More adventurous options Cho La Trek 14N/15D includes the chance to return via the fabulous Gokyo Lakes and tackle a high mountain pass. Everest Three Passes Trek 18N/19D is a kora of the entire Everest Region in one trek that goes through three high passes.

GROUP DEPARTURES

HoneyGuide runs group departures every Monday and Friday during the high-season. It is an excellent way to meet new people from around the world while enjoying out of this world views. In order to secure a spot for one of those departures, all you need to do it to put in a USD 100 or INR 8,000 deposit, and one of our travel cosultants will contact you for additional information. We often get asked why there is such a price difference between Indians and non-Indians. There are two reason for it: 1. Services like airfare and permits are cheaper for Indian nationals in Nepal. 2. The travel package for Indians doesn't include meals while for others, we provide full board packages.

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EVEREST PLANNING RESOURCES

SAFETY FIRST Nepal Visa and Safety Update / Pre-existing Conditions / Altitude Illnesses / Water Safety / Heli Safety Briefing / Insurance / Detailed Health and Safety Post

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BEST TIME TO GO Best time for EBC | EBC in Jan / Feb / Mar / Apr / May / Jun / Jul / Aug / Sep / Oct / Nov / Dec

PLANNING ESSENTIALS Expectation vs Reality / Cost in USD, INR & NPR / Difficulty / Training / Packing List / Maps / Permits / Side Trips / Solo Treks / Independent Treks / For Women

FLIGHTS TO LUKLA Online Flight Booking / Getting to Lukla / Lukla Weather and Flights / Survival Guide / Alternatives / Lukla Airport / Getting to Ramechhap / Ramechhap Flights

HOTELS IN EVEREST Online Hotel Booking / Overview / Hotels in Lukla / Namche / Dingboche / Lobuche / Gorakshep / Gokyo

TREKKING GUIDES FOR EVEREST Trekking Guides from Lukla / from Kathmandu / How to hire a guide?

WHAT TO EXPECT Hotels in Everest / WiFi, Mobile Network, Electricity / Food and Drinks / Sherpa Food / For Vegans

CULTURE Epic Photo ops / Sherpa Names / Khumbila / 5 Secrets / Festivals / Tengboche Monastery /

NATURE Mount Everest / Everest Base Camp / Everest Viewpoints / Kala Patthar / Ama Dablam / Mount Mera / Mountains / Birds / Wildlife / Flowers / Lakes /

VILLAGE DETAILS Lukla / Phakding / Monjo / Namche / Tengboche / Deboche / Pangboche / Dingboche / Pheriche / Thukla / Lobuche / Gorakshep / Dzongla / Gokyo / Thame / All Villages