Package Details
The Short Everest Base Camp Trek takes you on a 12 days trek of the Everest region in Nepal.
This package includes 2 days acclimatization along with a plethora of other trekking activities.
The trek starts with a flight to Lukla from Kathmandu and ends with a return flight to Kathmandu.
The package also includes a one-hour full body massage after the trek.
Location and How to Reach
The Everest Base Camp trek lies on the in the Southern Himalayas and is a very famous tourist destination.
The shortest way to reach Everest Base Camp is to take a flight to Lukla from Kathmandu, undertake a three walk to Namche Bazaar and then, trek to the Base Camp.
Itinerary
Day 1 Fly to Lukla and trek to Phakding
The trek begins with a flight to Lukla from Kathmandu. It is a journey of about 30-35 minutes. Once descended in Lukla, you will be introduced to your other team members, guide and porters.
From there, the trek to the majestic Everest Base Camp begins. The roads of Lukla provide you a wonderful chance to have an insight in the Nepalese culture. You will come across bridges and rivers which add on to the majestic beauty of Lukla.
Once you reach your destination, that is Phakding, you have the rest of the time for sight-seeing and leisure activities.
Distance: 2,610m
Time Taken: 4 hours
Day 2 Trek to Namche
After enjoying full breakfast in Phakding we will get ready to continue to Namche. The award-winning view on the way makes the journey worth it. We will cross steep grounds in order to reach Mislung from where we will continue our trek to Namche on a level ground.
After checking into the lodge in Namche, you are free to take leisure stroll around the market area of spend the rest of the evening as per your convenience.
Distance: 3440m
Time Taken: 6-7 hours
Day 3 Acclimatization in Namche
To prepare the trekkers for altitude sickness, an acclimatization trek is undertaken in Namche. After the completion of this trek, the trekkers have the evening to their leisure.
Day 4 Trek to Tengboche
Having a healthy breakfast in Namche, you will be undertaking the trek to Tengboche. On the way, you would be a witness to various beauty miracles of nature which are bound to leave you stunned.
The trek to Tengboche goes through the Sanasa from where we follow the descending trial leading to the Everest Base Camp. The scenic beauty of the village is beyond words and something very surreal.
Once you’ve reached Tengboche, you will check into a lodge and spend the rest of the day at your leisure.
Distance: 3,860m
Time Taken: 4-5 hours
Day 5 Trek to Dingboche
After breakfast, you will begin your trek to Dingboche. On your way, you will cross conifer forest which will manage to stupefy you with their natural beauty.
After a long trek, you will reach Dingboche where you will check into your overnight accommodation and have the rest of the evening free.
Distance: 4410 meters
Time Taken: 3-4 hours
Day 6 Acclimatization in Dingboche
After breakfast, you will be taken on an acclimatization trek. After the trek, you will get back at your lodge and rest overnight.
Day 7 Trek to Lobuche
After a hearty breakfast in Dingboche, you will head to Lobuche. In the way, you will come across clean and creamy streams which flow via lush green environments.
Once in Lobuche, you will check into the lodge and spend the remaining time either resting or hiking up the ridges east of Lobuche to witness the firsthand beauty of the Khumbu Glacier with Nuptse and Lhotse.
Distance: 4910m
Time Taken: 4 hours
Day 8 Trek to Gorakshep-Everest base camp-back to Gorakshep
Having breakfast in Lobuche, you will continue to travel towards Gorakshep. Once you reach Gorakshep, you will leave your luggage behind and commence your trek to Everest Base Camp.
There, you are free to capture pictures and enjoy the beauty of the nature. After spending some time and embedding the scenic view of the Everest Base camp in your heart and soul, you will begin your return trek to Gorakshep.
Here, you will spend the rest of your day, sleeping or strolling around.
Distance: 5364m
Time Taken: 8.5 hours.
Day 9 Hike to Kala Patthar & trek to Periche
Kala Patthar depicts the most beautiful view from the Everest range. Its view is right out of a fairy tale. The almost magical sunrise and sunset and the continuous chirruping of the birds make it a place which gives us inner peace.
After enjoying yourself at the Kala Patthar, you will retrace your steps back to Lobuche. There, you will trace another trail which leads to Periche. Once you reach Periche, you will check in and enjoy the rest of the day.
Distance: 9790 meters
Time Taken: 7-8 hours
Day 10 Trek to Namche
After breakfast in Periche, you will continue your descend to Namche. Leaving behind the meadows and glaciers, you will reach Namche.
Once in Namche, you will check into your lodge and rest for the day.
Distance: 3440m
Time Taken: 4-5 hours
Day 11 Trek to Lukla
After having your breakfast at Namche, you will retrace your steps to Lukla. You will trace a level trail until Mislung and then a steep one. However, in no time, you will be back to Lukla, enjoying your success and reminiscing your memories which you made in the past 10 days.
Distance: 2840m
Time Taken: 4 hours
Day 12 Fly to Kathmandu
After breakfast in Lukla, you board a plane to Kathmandu. Once you are in your hotel, you are subjected to the promised one-hour full body massage.
After you are well rested, later in the evening you are invited to the complimentary dinner where we discuss your feedback on the trip.
Difficulty Level
The trek is a difficult and includes long hours of trekking to reach the specified destination. Only the people who are mentally strong and physically fit can undertake this trek.
Altitude sickness is a very common problem which can happen to the fittest of the fit. So, the trekkers need to be prepared for this too.
Weather
One of the places in India which pays homage to extreme climatic conditions is the Everest Mountains.
During the colder months, from November to January, the temperature could be freezing cold henceforth dropping down to around -60 degrees.
Even during the summers, the temperature reaches the extremities going as high as of 50 degrees.
Accommodation
For overnights stays, teahouses, lodges and guest houses will be booked. The rooms will be allotted on twin-sharing bases.
However, triple sharing can be applied, with extra costs.
Meal
The Everest Base Camp Trek adventure packages guarantee 12 breakfasts, 11 lunches, and 13 dinners.
One complimentary Farewell dinner will be in place for the trekkers.
The lunches during the trek will be served at any reputed restaurant on the way. For the Dinner and Breakfast, the menu of the lodge or teahouse will be taken into consideration.
Inclusions
- Vehicle service (From the airport)
- Best accommodation facilities.
- 12 Breakfasts, 11 Lunches, and 12 Dinners
- An hour full-body massage shortly after return to Kathmandu.
- Flight tickets and government taxes.
- Fluent, well trained English speaking guides
- Porters
Exclusions
- Nepal Visa
- All personal expenses of buying souvenirs and food items not included in the package.
- Extra cost for battery charge and Wi-Fi accessibility.
- Money charged for extra baggage
- Extended trips or any other different accommodation facility
- Tips
ATM Points and Connectivity
The best place to withdraw emergency cash or use any sort of connectivity is the Namche Bazaar. It is the last place which provides ATM’s and mobile connectivity.
Also, charging your mobiles at higher altitudes can be difficult as most of the lodges and tea houses are run on solar power.
However, in some places, charging may be an option but of course, with extra costs.
Permissions/Passes/Permits
To undertake this trek, the presence of TIMS card and Sagarmatha National Park entry permit is necessary.
However, the company will make them available for you once you have submitted the essential documents like a scanned copy of your passport (colored) along with 2 of your scanned passport sized photos (colored).
Things to Carry
- Essential Travel documents: Passport, visa, travel insurance, passport-sized photos etc.
- First Aid Kit
- A backpack full of trekking essentials like Trekking poles, Mosquito repellents, sunscreens, lotions, sleeping bags etc.
- Toiletries and other hygiene-related essentials.
- Stick to the signature yoga pants or trekking bottoms and loose t-shirts.
- Shoes should be comfortable for both, running and walking purposes with a firm grip on the ground which prevents you from slipping on the rough terrain.
- For emergency purposes, a mobile phone would be handy.
- Carrying money along with your VISA could be helpful too.\
- Electronic devices like cameras could be carried to snap this trek for your memory boxes.
