Everest Base Camp Trek
14 Days
$1,170
1,399
Per Person
Overview
Namaste! & Welcome to Everest Base Camp Trek
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Detail Itinerary
Day 1: Welcome to Vibrant Kathmandu from where our Nepal Adventure Begins. Altitude: 1,350 m, 4,428 ft.
- Accommodation: Star Hotel in Kathmandu
- Meal: Welcome Dinner
Day 2 Fly to Lukla and hike through colorful villages to Phakding.
Altitude: 2,800 m, 9,184 ft (Lukla) & 2,652 m, 8,698 ft (Phakding) Walking Distance: 8 km (3-4 Hrs) - All distances and time estimates are approximate. Flight time: 35 min On the second day in the early morning - you’ll board on a flight to Lukla from Kathmandu, which will take around 35-40 minutes. We usually take the Himalaya mountain domestic flight so make sure to book a left side seat to capture the picturesque view of the Himalayas including the mighty Everest. Once we land at Lukla’s Tenzing Hillary airport, we will meet our GHHT representative. After a quick exploration of the Lukla village, we’ll start our trek to Phakding, descending down alongside the deep Dudh Koshi River. This trail leads to Namche Bazaar, which is situated over Chaunrikharka. Once we have descended from Lukla, we will continue an easy hike, passing the tiny village of - Ghat until we finally reach Phakding. Today’s - trekking for approximately 3 hours. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner. Accommodation: Teahouse or Trekking lodge.
- Accommodation: Shangri-La Guest House (or similar) Guesthouse
- Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 03: Phakding to Namche Bazaar
After sumptuous breakfast, you will continue your journey through magnificent and aromatic pine forest. You will follow the trail north up the valley of Benkar. Then, Dudh Koshi River (one of the co-rivers of river Saptakoshi) will be crossed and you will go on passing Chumoa to Monjo, the entrance to Everest National Park (also called Sagarmatha National Park), which is also listed in one of the world heritage sites. Then, crossing a suspension bridge, you pass Jorsale village and walk alongside the Dudh Koshi & Bhote Koshi river. A steep ascent leads you up to the prime heartland of Sherpa village - Namche Bazaar. If the weather gets clear, you can view the sight of Mount Everest and Mount Lhotse from there. You will stay that night in Namche Bazaar.
- Accommodation: Snowland Hotel (or similar) Guesthouse
- Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 04: Acclimatization Day - Namche Bazaar
This is a quite leisurely day. There are plenty of things to enjoy around Namche Bazaar. You can spend a day there acclimatizing yourself. Namche Bazaar is the main center of the Khumbu region. Khumbuwan and has many government offices, bank facilities like ATMs, Internet cybercafes, shops, restaurants, and a colorful market. Our guides will take you to explore the real charm of Namche Bazaar. Hiking to Sagarmatha National Park rewards the trekkers with a sunrise view and the views of Mount Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, AmaDablam, Thamserku, Kongde and so on. If you are interested in a day hike, you can trek to Khumjung village, a beautiful village rich in Sherpa culture. While exploring and observing Namche Bazar, you can observe traditional Sherpa life, Khumjung Hillary School and enjoy flora and fauna found at such a high altitude. You will stay that night in Namche Bazaar.
- Accommodation: Snowland Hotel (or similar) Guesthouse
- Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 05: Namche Bazaar to Tengboche
This segment of the trek includes the famous descent to the Dudh-Koshi River and ascent along the rhododendron (national flower of Nepal) forests, which is also the to Tengboche. While descending to Dudh Kish River, you will enjoy the views of mountain tops like Mount Everest, Mount Lhotse, Mount Nuptse, Mount Ama Dablam, Mount Thamserku, and Mount Kongde and so on. On reaching Tengboche, you will visit Tengboche monastery, the largest monastery in the region and plunge in the views of Everest, Ama Dablam, and other peaks. You will stay overnight in Tengboche.
- Accommodation: Tashi Delek Lodge (or similar) Guesthouse
- Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 06: Tengboche to Dingboche
On this day, you will descent and trek through forests - varieties of lush trees – birch, conifer, rhododendron and many more. This journey again rejoices you with tremendous views of Everest, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam. The picturesque trail dips down to Devuche, crosses the Imja River and takes us to Pangboche. The upper Pangboche trails reward us with a more pristine view of the Himalayas and the Pangboche Monastery. The trek moves ahead towards the Imja Valley, Lobuche River and ultimately winds up climbing up to Dingboche. At Dingboche, we see a beautiful array of fields enclosed by stone walls to protect barley, buckwheat, and potatoes from the cold winds and grazing animals. Overnight we stay at Dingboche.
- Accommodation: Peaceful Lodge (or similar) Guesthouse
- Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 07: Dingboche: Acclimatization
Dingboche, a popular stop for trekkers and climbers who head to Mount Everest, Ama Dablam or ImjaTse. The village is beautiful with an array of fields fenced by stones to protect crops from the cold wind and grazing of tamed animals. We spend a day at Dingboche for acclimatization and observation. We take day hikes to either Nagarjun Hill or Chukkhung Valley for great views of Makalu, Lhotse, Chalotse, Tawache and Ama Dablam.
- Accommodation: Peaceful Lodge (or similar) Guesthouse
- Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 08: Dingboche to Lobuche
You will start this day with a gradual climb to Duglha at the end of the terminal moraine of the Khumbu Glacier. From here, you will climb up a steep trail to ChupkiLhara, where you can see an array of stones with prayer flags used as memorials to Scott Fischer (American mountaineer) and 10 time Everest submitter BabuChiri Sherpa (Nepali mountain guide) who perished on a mission to climb Everest. Next, you will continue walking to the Khumbu Glacier moraine and find ourselves facing several great peaks - Khumbutse, Lingtren, Pumori and Mahalangur Himal. The trail then eases off as we follow the valley to Lobuche. Overnight in Lobuche.
- Accommodation: Sherpa Lodge (or similar) Guesthouse
- Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 09: Lobuche to Gorak Shep visit Everest Base Camp
This is the most exciting and the most rewarding day of the whole trek. You will follow the trail to Everest Base Camp through big Gorakshep Lake. Continuing straight ahead, you will come across the Indian Army Mountaineers Memorials. The path from here can be misleading. Hence, it's important for you to follow our lead Sherpa diligently. The walk can be strenuous due to the thin air at the high altitude. Now, you will pass through rocky dunes, moraine and streams before reaching the Everest Base Camp. Upon reaching the Everest Base Camp, you will see tents of mountaineers that stand out in bright colors against the monotony of gray surroundings (especially in the spring). Nuptse, Khumbuste, and Pumori are the great mountains that you can gaze from the Everest Base Camp. Again, you will get back to Gorakshep for rest and sleep.
You have the option to go to Kala Patthar either on the same day or the other. However, the sunset view from Kala Patthar is more admirable than the sunrise view, so - we recommended that you should visit Kala Patthar the same evening to enjoy the sunset. As the setting sun's rays pour on the snow-capped mountains, the resulting scenery is just incredible, inexplicable and breathtaking. Therefore, if you wish to hike up to Kala Patthar this day instead of the next day, please inform your guide and they will coordinate accordingly.
- Accommodation: Buddha Lodge (or similar) Guesthouse
- Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 10: Gorak Shep to Kala Patthar to Pherice
This day, you will prepare for an early morning departure, amid pre-dawn darkness and cold temperature (-10 to -14 C). Plus, there is always the potential for chilly gusts of wind which is quite common. Familiar peaks such as Lingtren, Khumbutse, and Changtse tower to the east even if Everest begins to reveal itself. But, it is only on reaching Kala Patthar, we can see back parts of the Mt Everest at 360 degree up-close and formidable views. Here, you can take pictures, enjoy the magnificent mountain panorama, and then return back to Pheriche for the night's rest.
Those tourists who wish to visit Everest Base Camp on this day will have an early breakfast to walk early. Since Everest Base Camp hike takes usually longer time than Kala Patthar. After returning to Gorakshep, both of the groups will have lunch together. In the afternoon, you will hike down to Pheriche for the good night's rest.
- Accommodation: Hotel Panorama (or similar) Guesthouse
- Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 11: Pheriche to Namche Bazaar
On this day, you will trek down through the hillside blanketed by rhododendron and juniper trees. After crossing the prayer-flag festooned on the bridge over the Dudh Koshi (Milk) River, the trail follows the Dudh Koshi gorge descending rapidly through pine forests. In the forest, we may come across colorful pheasants and mountain goats. The path eventually reaches Sansa from where we can enjoy views of Ama Dablam, Thamserku and Nuptse mountains. Then after, we also pass winding trails through the forest on the way to Namche Bazaar. This night will be spent in Namche Bazaar.
- Accommodation: Snowland Hotel (or similar) Guesthouse
- Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 12 : Hike to Lukla and enjoy a final night in a comfortable lodge.
Altitude: 2,800 m, 9,184 ft Walking Distance: 16 km (6-7 hrs) - All distances and time estimates are approximate.
Today will be the last day of your trek, and we’ll be hikingapproximately 5 hours, descending steeply before crossingthe Dudh Koshi River to Jorsale. We then retrace our stepback to Monjo, hiking through rhododendron and pine forests with views of Kusum Kangaru. The trail then ascends up to Lukla where we can enjoy a hot shower in our hotel.
- Accommodation: Mera Lodge (or similar) Lodge
- Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 13: Return flight from Lukla to Kathmandu, weather permitting.
Altitude: 1,350 m, 4,428 ft Flight time: 35 min
Today we take a flight to Kathmandu, which is approximately 35-40 minutes. Once we land, our representative will receive you and drop you at your hotel. Your options are wide open after that: you can stroll around Thamel area, visit souvenir shops in the afternoon take a rickshaw ride, visit Dubar Square or the Monket Temple. But make sure you are back in time for our farewell dinner at your hotel that evening! – The Accent Himalaya trekking Team will be wanting to send you off with a farewell dinner and to say their good-byes.
Accommodation: A 3 Star Hotel in Kathmandu
- Meal: Breakfast & Farewell Dinner
Days 14: Our Everest Base Camp trekking adventure ends today in Kathmandu
Altitude: 1,350 m, 4,428 ft
Your journey comes to an end today unless you would like to extend some additional days for sightseeing some other places. If so, we can surely arrange that for you. Our representative will drop you at the airport three hours prior to your flight schedule.
Airport Drop-Off in a Private Car.
- Accommodation: 3 star hotel in Kathmandu
- Meal: Breakfast
Included/Exclude
- All the airport transfers by private vehicle.
- Two nights’ hotel in Kathmandu including breakfast.
- Meals ( breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) during the trek with hot tea/coffee in breakfast as per the itinerary.
- All necessary paper works, National park entry permits and TIMS permit.
- Flight fare (Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu) with domestic airport tax.
- All accommodations in lodges/tea houses during the trek on twin sharing basis.
- An experienced, helpful and friendly guide and porters (1 porter for each 2 trekkers and a porter will carry maximum of 23 KG).
- Salary, food, drinks, accommodation, transportation and insurance for the guide and porters.
- Arrangement of emergency helicopter service which will be paid by your travel insurance company.
- Sleeping bag, down jackets and duffle bag and trekking map (return after the trek).
- All government taxes, VAT and service charge.
- Nepal entry visa fee (you may easily issue the visa upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport - Kathmandu). You will require 3 passport size photos, the Visa cost 40.00 USD for the 1 month
- Your Travel insurance, (compulsory).
- Food (lunch and dinner) while you are in Kathmandu.
- Your personal expenses, Shopping, all the alcoholic, non alcoholic drinks and entrance fees when you do the tour in Kathmandu.
- Sweet things like chocolate bar and hot Shower during the trek.
- International airfare and airport departure tax.
- Tips for the guide and staffs.
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Everest Base Camp Trek Reviews
I am Neli and together with my boyfriend Philipp we went to Everest Base Camp with the help of Accent Himalaya trekking company. Our guide Bishnu was very friendly and supported us prefectly. He asked us all the time how we feel and when we had a bad high attitude sickness he explain us that we should go to a lower attitude. This was the day after we reached Base camp. We felt that we are in a good hands with him:) The trekk was nice and we did not need to care of anything. It was all well organized. The company owner Nava even came to meet as at the airport as well as to say goodbye in the end. Would book again with Accent Himalaya when we are back for another trekk.
Neli, Austria
I just did my Everest Base Camp Trek with Accent Himalayas. Me and my friend had a great time with their team. Mr.Navras the person who takes care of everything from Kathmandu, he made sure we have a safe trek. His team ,which included Guide Bikram aka BK and his assistant Ram, they both were of great help throughout the Trek. BK was always there for us.We always felt that we are in safe hands.I highly recommend Accent Himalayas.
Lavyna , India
Hi I want to say thank you for the best guide Bikram because I have the best experience of my life and thanks Accent Himalaya for this unforgettable trip. From my heart I recommend this company Accent Himalaya
Ionutmartin30
Trek of a lifetime
This was one of our truly adventurous - trip of a lifetime . the Accent Himalaya team arranged the trip so well and the service was beyond my expectation. I am very overwhelmed by Suman (i thikn he was the owner ) who was very dedicated right form starting to the end. the trip went very smoothly. the Sherpa guide was very cool ,my family had a great fun. we were a total of five. the accommodation and food were really good.
we stayed at the Hyatt (beleive me it was good) in kathmandu. journey to EBC was okay. I was worried about the food in remote areas but it was arranged well. the trek was challenging though, with efforts and some guidelines of Binod and suman , I finally made it. physical exercises like running, and hiking for 2 hours a day helped me build up the stamina.
my daughter was not well adapted to the high altitude and i want to thakn Sherpa guide for medication. .
Jessica, Australia
Binod the manager and bishnu my guide did a great job in making me feel welcome and safe they are a great bunch of people and I would certainly recommend this company I couldn’t possibly fault the company at all overall I had an amazing trip THANKS GUYS
Matthew
Matthew, UK
Extraordinary adventurous trek
the trek was challenging but worth and rewarding. 14 days passed very smoothly. the great view of the Himalayan ranges in frnt of my eyes was mindblowing. I told them that i want to join a group as I always alone. the private one , the price is bit higher, so i prefer to travel in a group. without any hassle, they put me into the group of seven people and I want to thank Accent himalaya for arranging my trip the way I wanted it to be.
I have visited this country often with my family members for sightseeing but never attempted this challenging trek. so it was my first trekking experience hiking to high altitude. kalapatthar was our maximum highest altitude point of this trek. (something like 5000 meters). The guides suggested me to take Daimox before heading up, so i was fine. the view early in the morning was magnificent.
the food and homestay were great. my other group members were very friendly and now we are great friends and we still contact on facebook.
Jasmine, Australia
Amazing trek of my lifetime
We had the superb experience trekking all to the challenging Everest base camp trek where I and my husband had our great 10th anniversary day which was my dream to reach at the base camp on our anniversary date that will be on 27th April. He had booked this trip with Accent Himalaya, had appropriately arranged it well and thanks to the team we reached to the base camp on the day of our anniversary and the credit goes all to our Sherpa guides and the owner of this company where they arranged the itinerary in such a way that we made it to reach at the date of our anniversary on the EBC.
As my husband being an adventurous trekker had done many trekking but me myself as the novice trekkers always had the dream of reaching to the EBC and thanks to my husband who motivated me that I am capable to do this trek and even thanks to the team of the accent Himalaya company who made this trip completely victorious trip and was the best anniversary gift of my whole life.
Like the great surprise was in the Everest base camp where my husband with the team of the company had arranged the cake and champagne where we had the great fun together and capture the best memories. As the company provide to us with one Sherpa guide and porter whom was from the Everest region and the guide was too much friendly where he share with us about their culture and their traditions and even share the political of Nepal on the trail where we got abundant knowledge about Nepal and heads up to the porter who carried our luggage without having any stress in his face and always having a smile on his face which makes even more enthusiastic to move along.
Nicolas, Canada
Unforgettable Experience
It was my amazing trip in camaraderie group where I join the group of 7 people to the EBC trek where everyone was from the different destination and I was not left alone as I was enjoying the group where everybody was very cordial and feel like a family as our guides as all the responsible was taken good care of where we just only have to trek and the rest from our foods till accommodation all was taken care of by our well experienced guide. As I have done many trekking in Nepal but in group it was my first experience where I enjoyed this enthralling Everest Base camp trek only with the help of those team of Accent Himalaya.
All was well arranged from food to accommodation as the food provided was carb which was needed much doing trekking for longer hours and days and the accommodation in Kathmandu we stay at the five rated star hotel at the Hyatt regency which was the best hotel where from the window we are able to get to the view the biggest stupa in south Asia which is Boudhanathstuapa and even the food was great where we had choice from continental food to their Nepali cuisine where we try Nepali food where the taste of the food was brilliant with good spices. As in the journey to the EBC we stay in some of the lodges where we have to share the room with same sex where we feel very comfortable and even the room was ok and the food they provide where our guide always make sure that we get the fresh food he always visit the kitchen and see the food are well cleaned and then only we are being served.
Larissa, Brazil
