Short Everest Base Camp Trek

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Duration

12 days

Max. Elevation

5545m

Group size

MIn 1+

Level

MODERATE

Transportation

Flight

Best Season

Autumn: SEP-OCT-NOV Spring: MAR-APR-MAY

Accomodation

2-3 Star Hotel Accommodation in Kathmandu. Lodge (Tea house) Accommodation during Trek

Meals

3 times a day (breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Starts at/ Ends at

Kathmandu / Kathmandu

Trip Route

{ Kathmandu - Lukla - Phakding - Namche Bazaar - Tyangboche - Dingboche - Lobuche - Gorakshep - Everest Base Camp - Gorakshep - Kala Patthar - Pheriche - Tyangboche - Namche Bazaar - lukla - Kathmandu }

Highlights

Short Everest Base Camp trek is one of the most popular choices of all trekkers. If you wish to experience the close up and magnificent vista of the highest mountain peak in the world, Everest Base Camp Short trek is an ideal trek for you.

The major highlight of the Short Everest Base Camp Trek is the visit to Everest Base Camp. Located at an altitude of 5364m, Everest Base Camp is visited by thousands of trekkers every year. It is also the launch point for reaching the summit of Everest for mountaineers. The Base Camp provides a grandeur views of Mt. Everest and Lhotse.

If that is not enough you will finally hike to Kala Patthar or black rock nearby to see a breathtaking panorama of tallest Himalayas including Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Makalu, Ama Dablam, Cholatse, Pumori among others.

Important Note

Note: There are different categories of Hotels in Kathmandu ranging from budget to 5 star hotels. We are happy to arrange your hotel accommodation in Kathmandu as per your interest and budget. Please inform us in advance about the type or category or price range of hotel that you would like to stay in.

Trip Itinerary

Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla (2886m.) takes about 30 minutes. Trek from Lukla to Phakding (2640 m.) takes approximately three hours. You begin your trek from Lukla following a gentle climb up the mountainside on the left bank of the Dudh Koshi River. Nupla (5885m) which can be seen in the distance on the opposite bank is a peak atop the Kongde Ridge. You descend a mountainside path that merges into your route to Everest, with views to a valley to your right; and at its far end, Kusum Kang (6367m.)

Stay overnight at lodge.

Max. altitude

2886m

Accomodation

Lodge

Meals

BLD

Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3440m.) takes approximately five hours. Namche Bazaar (3440m) is surrounded on three sides by mountain ranges and opens out only where it faces the Bhote Koshi.

Stay overnight at lodge.

Max. altitude

3440m

Accomodation

Lodge

Meals

BLD

A day for rest at Namche Bazaar (3440m.) for acclimatization. It is an ideal place to spend a rest day for acclimatization to the high altitude before heading off towards Tyangboche. For acclimatization you walk up to Khumjung where you can visit a monastery and enjoy the splendid views of Everest, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Nuptse, Lhotse, Tawche, and Kwangde and so on.

Or you can take an hour's walk up to Syangboche (3800m.) where Everest View Hotel is situated above Namche for other outstanding views.

Stay overnight at lodge.

Max. altitude

3440m

Accomodation

Lodge

Meals

BLD

Trek from Namche Bazaar to Tyangboche (3867m.) takes about five hours. As you climb through the forested zone, the incline eases and a splendid view appears. You continue climbing the mountainside diagonally until you come to the stone gate built by lamas which marks your entry into Tyangboche (3860m).

Stay overnight at lodge.

Max. altitude

3867m

Accomodation

Lodge

Meals

BLD

Trek from Tyangboche to Dingboche (4260m.) takes approximately five hours. Dingboche is a beautiful patchwork of fields enclosed by stone walls protecting the crops of barley, buckwheat and potatoes from the cold winds and grazing animals.

Stay overnight at lodge.

Max. altitude

4260m

Accomodation

Lodge

Meals

BLD

Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche (4930m.) takes about five and half hours. The onward journey leads north for up to 50-minutes until you come to a mani-prayer Stupa and then takes a downward path to Pheriche village. Today's walk offers views of Mt.Tawache, Ama Dablam and to the north-Pokalde (5741m), Kongma-tse (5820m) and the great wall of Nuptse. After a two hours walk, the trail from Pheriche joins near Dugla (4595m) before a small wooden bridge over the river of the Khumbu glacier.

Stay overnight at lodge.

Max. altitude

4930m

Accomodation

Lodge

Meals

BLD

Trek from Lobuche to Everest Base Camp (5486m.) via Gorakshep (5180m.) takes about seven hours. Trek up the valley following a rocky moraine path, view icy glacial ponds and icebergs down below the Khumbu glacier. Gorakshep is the location of the original Everest Base Camp with the new camp being further up the valley. Now the trail winds through a rocky path and the Khumbu glacier. The views of Nuptse, Lho-La and Khumbutse appear in front of you.

Stay overnight at lodge.

Max. altitude

5486m

Accomodation

Lodge

Meals

BLD

Trek from Gorakshep to Kala Patthar (5545m.) and then to Pheriche (4243m.) takes about six hours. You accomplish an early morning climb to Kala Patthar (5545m.) and enjoy the spectacular sunrise. From Kala Patthar you have a panoramic view of Mt. Everest and many other mountain peaks like Mt. Pumori, Mt. Lingtren, Mt. Khumbetse, Mt. Nuptse, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Ama Dablam, Mt. Thamserku and others. You also get an up close and personal view of some of the yaks in the area which are normally used as four-legged porters in this region.

Stay overnight at lodge.

Max. altitude

5545m

Accomodation

Lodge

Meals

BLD

Trek from Pheriche to Tyangboche (3867 m.) takes approximately four hours. Tyangboche is a small village with a famous monastery offering you splendid views of Ama Dablam, lush green hills and river views.

Stay overnight at lodge.

Max. altitude

3867m

Accomodation

Lodge

Meals

BLD

Trek from Tyangboche to Namche Bazaar (3440 m) takes about four and half hours. The walk from Tyangboche is mostly downhill on the main busy trail with a few steep climbs for an hour from the bridge at Phungitenga, near to Shanasha. The walk to Namche is very scenic on a long winding path. En route you will visit the traditional villages of Khumjung and Khunde. From Khumjung village, another 30 minute walk brings you to the village of Khunde.

Stay overnight at lodge.

Max. altitude

3440m

Accomodation

Lodge

Meals

BLD

Trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla (2886 m.). It takes about six hours. The last day of your trek leads from Namche Bazaar via Monjo to Lukla. The trek is pleasant, except for few short uphill climbs and then down to the Bhote- Koshi River crossing it three times. The last uphill climb of 45 minutes will bring you to Lukla for your overnight stay.

Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.

Max. altitude

2886m

Accomodation

Lodge

Meals

BLD

Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu takes 30 minutes. You take an early morning flight back to Kathmandu.

Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.

Max. altitude

1400m

Accomodation

Hotel

Meals

Breakfast

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Includes

All airport pick-up and drop-off services by private car
Trekking guide
Porters (1 porter for each 2 participants to carry 25 kilograms of luggage)
All meals three times a day (breakfast, lunch & dinner) including fresh fruits, 3 times tea/coffee every day and drinking water
Accommodation in lodges during the trek
Sleeping bags, down jackets, duffle bags and trekking sticks if required
Entry permit for Sagarmatha National Park
Trekkers' Information Management System (TIMS) card
Flight ticket from Kathmandu to Lukla and Lukla to Kathmandu
Insurance and equipments for the guide and porters
First aid kit
Rescue assistance (Should any emergency arise during your trek, we will provide prompt and professional rescue and medical services. For this, it would be better to have your own travel insurance that can cover helicopter evacuation and medical treatment cost incase required.)
One farewell dinner in Kathmandu with live cultural performance at authentic Nepali restaurant on the last evening
Souvenir (t-shirt, mug, pen, bag, etc.)

Doesn't Include

Personal nature expenses
Drinks, beverages, hot shower, etc.
Travel insurance
Tips
Entrance fees while sightseeing
Meals & hotel accommodation in Kathmandu

Equipment List

Below is a list of equipment and clothing required for trekking. The necessity of these items depends on the type, altitude, timing and destination of trekking. Appropriate trekking gears are not only required for the comfort/pleasure of your trek but also to improve safety factor. Please have a look over these items in order to fully prepare and thoroughly enjoy the trekking.

General Items

Daypack, Rucksack, Sleeping bag, Duffel bag, Walking Poles, walking boots, sandals, Toiletries (Soaps, Toilet papers, Sanitizers, toothpaste, tooth brush, etc.)

Clothing Items

Thermal underwear, Down jacket, Shorts, Trekking trousers, Towels, Woolen gloves, Gaiters, Fleece jacket or Pullover, Wind/water proof jacket, Raincoat, Warm socks, buff

Sun-worn Items

Sun hat, Sunglasses, Snow goggles, Sunscreen, Lip balm

Gadgets

Headlamp, Flash light, Binoculars, Cameras (chargers and batteries),

Liquid/Snacks

Water bottle/bladder, Water purification Iodine tablets, Energy bars and snacks

Medical Essentials

First Aid Kit

Optional

Altimeter, Compass, Binoculars, Books/magazines, GPS, Pocket knife, Candles (for lodges), Notebook with pencil/pen, etc

Additional items for camping trek

Tent, Stove and fuel, Utensils for cooking, eating and drinking, sleeping mattresses

Note: We can also provide sleeping bag, down jacket, duffel bag, walking poles, and First Aid Kit in case if you don’t have one. These items are inclusive of total package price.

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