Everest Base Camp Trek

14 Days

Want to explore the Mt.Everest base camp? We are here to offer the Everest base camp trek package at the best price and facilities for your comfortable trekking. Starting the trek from Lukla the Everest base camp trek route covers Phakding, Namche bazaar, Everest view hotel, Tengboche, Dingboche, Lobuche, Gorekshep, Everest base camp, and Kalapather. Trekking in the Everest region with us will be 100% safe, legal, and joyful.

Overview

The Everest base camp trek package is the most desired trekking in Nepal. The landscape of the Everest region makes base camp trekking quite difficult but it is not that you can’t do the trekking. The first necessity is you should be well prepared with trekking experience. Secondly, your enthusiasm to reach on Everest base camp is enough to do successful trekking in the Everest region.

14 days Everest base camp trek begins with a thrilling flight to Lukla. Passing monuments, the Dudh Kosi River, suspension bridges, and a forest walk you will reach Phakding village on the bank of Dudh Koshi. Namche, Tengoboche, Dingboche, Lobuche, and Gorekshep are the villages to spend your night in while going to base camp.

You will acclimatize in Namche and Dingboche for preparing your body against altitude sickness. On the eighth day of your trek, you will reach the Everest base camp and the next day you will climb Kalapather to get the majestic view of Mt Everest, Pumori, Lhola, Lhoste, and many more peaks of the Himalayas. Kalapather (5545m) is the highest altitude of the Everest base camp trek.

You will cover a longer distance while returning back from base camp. It takes only 4 days to reach Lukla from Gorekshep.

March, April, May (spring season), September, October, and November (autumn season) are the best months for the Everest base camp trek.

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Everest Base Camp Trek itinerary

Here are 14 Days Everest Base Camp (EBC) Trek itinerary which starts from Kathmandu and ends with your final departure.

Days  Activities  Altitudes  Walking
1 Arrival in Kathmandu 1400 m  
2  Kathmandu / Ramechap – Lukla & Phakding 2,791m 3 Hrs
3  Phakding To Namche 3,440m 7-8 Hrs
4 Acclimatization Day 3,440m 3-4 Hrs
5 Namche to Tangboche 3,867m 5-6 Hrs
6 Tangboche to Dingbuche 4410m 6-7 hrs
7 Acclimatization Day 4410m 3-4 Hrs
8 Dingbuche to Lobuche 4,910m 6 Hrs
9 Lobuche to Gorkshep, Gorekshep to EBC 5,364m 9-10 Hrs
10 Gorakshep to kalapather and back to Pheriche 5,545m 8-9 Hrs
11 Pheriche to Namche 3,440m 9 Hrs
12 Namche to Lukla 2,791m 9 Hrs
13 Fly Back to Ramechap / Kathmandu 1400 m 30 Min
14 Final Depature    

EBC TREK VIDEO

Cost included in the Everest Base Camp Trek package

  • Airport pickup and drop by private car/Van/Bus
  • Flight from Kathmandu to Lukla and Kathmandu
  • Three meals (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner) during the trek.
  • All accommodations during the trek. (Toilet will be outside your room)
  • All necessary paper works the Everest National Park entry permit
  • Trekking information management system (Tims) permit
  • A helpful, knowledgeable, friendly, well English speaking trained, government license holder guide With all his salary, food, drinks, and insurance.
  • Medical supplies (first aid kit will be available)
  • All government taxes and office expenses.
  • Trekking route map
  • Domestic Airport tax

Cost doesn’t Include in the Everest Base Camp Trek package

  • Nepal entry visa fee is $40
  • Accommodation in Kathmandu
  • International airfare/Your Travel insurance
  • Lunch/ Dinner in Kathmandu
  • Mineral water/bottles drinks/Sweets things during the trek.
  • Hot shower/Battery charge /WI-FI for the camera during the trek
  • Tips for guide.

Trip Highlight's

  • The world's highest peak Mt. Everest (8,848m above mean sea level)
  • Can see two other peaks Lhotse, and Makalu higher than 8,000m from Trail.
  • Mt. Everest Base Camp and Kala Pathar.
  • Khumbu glaciers.
  • Khumjung and Namche village.
  • Monastery ( Tangbuche and Khumjung)
  • Snow Leopard, Musk Deer, Red Panda, and Himalayan Monal
  • Get a chance to Explore Sherpa culture and village
  • Lukla Airport
  • Total walking days is 11 Days

14 Days Everest Base Camp Trek Itinerary

On the very first day you will arrive in Kathmandu, from your country via flight. One of our company member will be in Tribhuwan International Airport to welcome you. As you and company member meet, you will have few conversation and will come to hotel on taxi.
As you come to hotel you will get your room, meet your guide and have discussion of trip. You will get briefing of trip. At evening you will have welcome dinner in cultural dance restaurant with company members as apart of entertainment. You will take rest on Hotel tonight.

The first-day walking of the trek begins today. We will reach Pakhding (2610m) after four hours of walking. To reach Pakhding we should reach Lukla. We will have a morning fight to Lukla from Tribhuvan international airport. After reaching Lukla we will have breakfast and start walking toward Pakhding. Lukla is the begging point of the Everest Base Camp Trek.
Pakhding lies below Lukla, we will walk downhills being on the bank of DudhKoshi. Pakhding is small town having more hotels than local houses with view of Kwangde Himal located in DudhKOshi river gorge.

We will have lunch on tea house of Pakhding take rest for some time and sleep after having dinner.

With having breakfast at around 7: 30 am we will leave Pakhding and start walking towards Namche Bazzar (3440m). We will reach beautiful village named Manjo after crossing three suspension bridges hanged to cross Dudhkoshi River. With entering manjo village we will be in Sagarmatha national Park. We will reach Jorsale - another beautiful village of Khumbu region and have lunch on tea house.
We will continue our walk on which we will be on bank of Dudh Koshi leading towards the conflux between Dudh Koshi and Bhote Koshi. We will cross the Hillary suspension bridge – bridge lying on highest altitude.
We will walk uphill passing the pine forest and finally reach Namche Bazzar after six hours of walk from Pakhding. Namchee is Thame of Himalya having advance hotels, wonderful view of Everest-Nuptse and Lhotse, Harmasarku and Kwangde Himal. We will check into one of the tea house for night stay. We will take rest, enjoy the food and sleep.

Day four is the rest day and we will be acclimatized to be safe from altitude sickness.
After breakfast we will start hike to Sangbuche where you can see small Snangbuche Airport. Then we will hike towards Everest view hotel from where you can have amazing view of Mount Everest, Nupste, Lostse Lostse Shar, Amma Doblam, tabuche and cholache, kusum khangaru, khangteka, Thamsherkhu. We will take rest for some while with having tea. After that we will visit Khumjung village.
Khumjung is one of the popular Sherpa town in Everest region where you can see a yeti scalpa. If possible we will also try to taste Sherpa’s local food and sherpa’s local tea. After that we will come back to Namche and take a rest at Tea House.

Trek to Tengbboche is the best trial of Everest Base Camp trek. We will have breakfast at Namche and start our walk. The view of Mt. Everest, Mt. Lotshe Lotshe shar, Amma Dablam, Tabuche, Cholache, Mt. Thamsekhu, Khakteka, Kusum Kangagru makes the trial more amazing. Following up hills and flat trials enjoying with the mountainous scenery we will reach Kaynjuma take rest for a while and move ahead. Passing Kaynjuma Sannasa we will reach Phungi Thanga have our lunch and walk uphill towards Tengboche. After three hours of walk from Pungithanga we will reach Tengboche.
Tengboche is named after a powerful and oldest monastery Tengboche, where monk worship at 3pm every day. We will visit the monastery take photographs and move towards tea house, have dinner and sleep.

We will walk from Tengboche after having breakfast. The trial follows uphills ascending with high altitude after walking downhills crossing suspension bridge. We will observe junipers and alpine rhododendron with decreasing height with increasing elevation. Passing Pangboche – the greatest permanent Sherpa village of Khumbu region, we will reach Pheriche another Sherpa village then to Somare. We will cross Imja stream enjoying with the wonderful view of Nuptse, Lhotshe and Amdablum and finally reach Dingboche after five hours of walk from Tengboche.

Dingboche is beautiful Sherpa village where we could enjoy prayers wheels and stones and yak farms. We will have night stay in tea house of Dingboche.

With increasing height we may face altitude sickness thus we will stay in Dingboche (4410m) for acclimatization as rest day. We will go for short hiking after breakfast in Nagarjung peak. We will walk around 1.5 hour on Nagarjung hill, observe the beauty of Mt Makalu and return back to tea house for having lunch. Depending on your choice we will either walk towards Chukhumg for few hours or stay in tea house for proper rest.

We will walk uphill towards Thukla after having breakfast. The path is completely uphill until we reach Thukla and have lunch. Afterwards horizontal path starts. On the way we will enjoy the view of grazing yak, mountain goats and Mt. Amadablam smiling at us. Also we will take some photographs of wonderful nature. We will reach Lobuche after walking 4.5 hours from Dinboche.
We will have night stay in teahouse of Lobuche with Local food as Dinner.

The most awaited day of Everest Base Camp trekking is Day 9 on which we will reach Everest Base Camp. With excitement we will take our breakfast and begin our walk towards Gorak Shep. As we walk forward Mount Everest comes more closer to us. Walking on Rocky pathway and somewhere crossing glaciers with the view of Mt. Nuptse, Mt. Lhola, Mt Khumbuste, and Mt. Changaste, Mount Pumori, Mt Everest and Labuche peak we will reach GorakShep (5140m) and have Lunch. After an hour of rest we will start our walk towards Everest Base Camp. Finally we will step on Everest Base Camp after one and half hour from Gorak Shep.
The dream of being Everest Base Camp comes true. We will view our mountainous surrounding with Everest in front of eye, take some photographs visit Khumbu glacier and return to Ghorak Shep for night stay.

To see sunrise from Kalapatthar we will wake up at around 4:00 am and move towards Kalapatthar. The clear view of Mount Everest will appear after short walk from Gorek Shep towards Kalapatthar. We will reach Kalapatthar and enjoy the beautiful scenery of sunrise from Kalapatthar. After spending some time in Kalapatthar with taking some photographs and videos we will return back to Ghorekshep and have breakfast.
We will pack our bag and say good bye to Ghorekshep. Then start walking back to Lukla leaving Mount Everest far away to us. After around six hours of walk we will reach Pheriche with enjoying the beauty of Nuptse, Lhotshe and Amdablum. We will stay in tea house have dinner and sleep.

We will be fresh, have breakfast and start our lourney towards Namche Bazzar. We will walk downhills and uphills of Tangbuche and Kangjuma. The path will remarks as a challenging path of whole trek as we will walk eight hours - the longest duration of Everest Base Camp trek. We will walk along Kaynjuma Sannasa and Phungi Thanga and have lunch and reach Namchee- with passing the view Mt. Lotshe Lotshe shar, Amma Dablam, Tabuche, Cholache, Mt. Thamsekhu, Khakteka, Kusum Kangagru. We will enter in the best tea house take rest, have dinner and go towards bed.

The last day of walking trial is day 12. We will have our breakfast and leave Namche Bazzar. As we walk a head the White Mountains will be farther to us. Walking downhills up to Jorsale, the burble of river, pine trial and peaceful environment will make us more energetic. Five hours of walk will take us to Pakhding. We will have lunch in Pakhding and again will start walking towards Lukla. After 3 hours of walk with enjoying plesant flow of DudhKoshi, mani walls and prayers from Monastry, we will reach Lukla. Night stay on nearest hotel to Lukla airport will become last night of Everest Base Camp trek on Khumbu region.

Depending on the time of flight we will be ready and move towards airport to be on time. After 40 minutes of flight we will be in Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu. Amazing view of Mount Everest. Nuptse, Amadablam and many more peaks, forest and rivers from window of Plane will give recall of our long journey. We will move to hotel from airport and take rest. You will be given farewell dinner from company in cultural dance restaurant om the very last day.

You and our company member will go to Tribhuwan International Airport on private car. Company member will be with you until your flight to see off. In this way you will return back to your country after having life time memory of wonderful journey to Everest Base Camp.

Everest Base Camp Trek Date's

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Frequently asked Questions

How hard is Everest Base Camp Trek?

The Everest base camp trek is a relatively hard trek because of the highest altitude, long duration, and extreme weather. It is not that you cannot do the trek due to its hardness. Your physical fitness and acclimatization is the best solution to do Everest base camp trek easily.

How long is Everest Base Camp Trip?

Generally Everest Base Camp trip is 14 days trip. If the Kathmandu day tour is included then the total days extend to 15 days and if you return back to your country on the same day after you came to Kathmandu from Lukla then Your trip will be completed in 13 days.

Do we need a mountain climbing experience for Everest Base Camp Trek?

No, you do not need to have a mountain climbing experience for Everest Base Camp Trek. But you should prepare yourself for a long walk on rough hills. You should practice walking or running for few hours every day before 1, 2 months of trek. Physical fitness is essential for Everest Base Camp Trek.
If you are fresher you should choose Annapurna base camp trek first to gain mountainous trek experience and Later on you can have Everest Base Camp trek.

Do we need previous trek experience for Everest Base Camp Trek?

Yes, you need previous trek experience for Everest Base Camp Trek so that you will be comfortable on walking long trial. Even though you do not have experience of trek also you can be prepare for Everest Base Camp trek by walking two three hours a day and doing regular physical exercises. At least a minor mountainous trek becomes more supportive to have previous experience.

What kind of Accommodation do we aspect?

You can aspect neat and clean accommodation with good food and comfortable bed. In some place attached bathrooms are available but at high elevation there is less chance of getting such rooms. In peak season we may have to use shared rooms.
Everest is well developed trekking zone, thus you can get good facilities regarding to food and lodge. In Namche you can also get luxurious Hotel for night stay.

Can we do luxury trek to Everest Base Camp?

Yes, you can do luxury trek to Everest Base Camp. Best tea houses are available up to Labuche. You can get room with attached bathroom, hot water for shower and quality food.

Do you lose weight after trekking Everest Base Camp?

Depending on metabolism of your body and your feeding habit, you may lose your weight. We will walk around 5-7 hours in a day during Everest Base Camp trek which shows high chance of weight lose but we will not walk continuously. There will be rest during lunch time. If you eat enough and have sound sleep then you may not lose your weight.

Do I need a sleeping bag for Everest Base Camp trek?

Yes, you need a sleeping bag for Everest Base Camp trek. The temperature will remain
low and it is very important to maintain heat in your body. In case you do not want to
buy sleeping bag you can hire from Kathmandu and return back after trek.

Do I need to train for Everest Base Camp trek?

Yes, you need to train for Everest Base Camp trek. You can do normal mountain trek to train yourself and make your body ready for EBC trek. Also, you can do proper physical exercise, long walk, running to prepare yourself for a trek. Preparation should be started before two months.

How long does it take to walk up to Mt. Everest Base Camp?

It takes eight days to walk up to Mt Everest Base Camp from Lukla which includes two days as rest day. Rest Day is essential for acclimatization, Acclimatization makes your body ready for walk on higher elevation and prevents altitude sickness.

Do people live at Everest Base Camp?

No, people do not live exactly on Everest Base Camp but some people live on Ghorekshep which is nearby Everest Base Camp. Particulary Everest climbers could stay for particular time on Everest Base Camp but none of the trekers live there. Even though trekers reach Everest Base Camp they will spend some time in base camp and return to Ghorekshep. ManyTea houses are available in Ghorekshep for night stay.

Do you need oxygen for Everest Base Camp trek?

No, you do not need oxygen for Everest Base Camp Trek. There will be acclimatization on rest days and if you do not have good physical condition then we do not recommend you to do Everest Base Camp Trek. If very critical condition occurs during trek then we will manage helicopter to return Kathmandu which may be quite expensive

Can we see Mount Everest from Lukla?

No we cannot see Mount Everest from Lukla. We can see Mount Everest during flight to Lukla. Clear view of Everest is seen from Namche and afterwards during the trek.

What happen if I got Altitude Sickness?

If you got altitude sickness we will provide you medicine and manage rest day for acclimatization. If condition gets normal we will continue the trek but if your condition become poor then we will either return back by walk or hire helicopter for flight to Kathmandu.
If you are in group trek and one of the member suffers then we will request the sick person for rest on tea house and healthier person can continue trekking. Proper cure and medication will be given. In all case if condition become poor then returning back via helicopter is the best option.

What is the altitude of Everest Base camp?

The altitude of Everest Base Camp is 5463m. The highest altitude of the trek throughout the world is Everest Base Camp trek.

Can we do solo trek to Everest Base Camp?

Yes, you can do solo trek to Everest Base Camp but have to bear high risk. The unknown path, no explanation, unknown system will not make your trip fruitful. You will not know when to have rest day and where to reach for night stay and less knowledge about tea houses become biggest problem. Everest Base Camp trek is adventurous trek in highest altitude. Day bay day you will climb up thousands of altitude, you may not feel well, and altitude sickness may become problematic if you don’t get idea about acclimatization. Thus, never aim to have solo trek in Everest Base Camp.

Can we see Yak during Everest Base Camp trek?

Yes, you can see Yak during Everest Base Camp trek. Sometime you will see raring yaks on pasture and sometime you will meet heard with farmers, also you will see yak carrying loads as means of transportation on uphills and lowlands of Everest region.
Mostly we can see numbers of yak as we start our walk from Namche.

Can we visit monastery during Everest Base Camp Trek?

Yes, sure you can visit numbers of monastery during Everest Base Camp Trek. Monasteries are heart of Everest Base Camp Trek, the mane and mani wheels, floating flags welcomes you. You will visit the oldest monastery Tangboche as well. Monasteries are in many places like Lukla, Pakhding, Manjo, Namche, Khumjung, Tangboche and Pangboche. The monasteries of Tangboche and Pangboche are biggest and oldest monestry respectively.

Who will be my Guide?

The experienced local Guide with guiding license will be your guide. Your trip will be managed by your guide. You will have description before trek and briefing after the trek every day. Proper guidance and hospitality will make your trip successful and full of entertainment.

Is western food available in Everest trekking trail?

Yes, western food is also available in trekking trail but not in all places. You will get all types of food in Namche. You will have various option regarding to food and can order of your choice. If the group is large then 2,3 items will be in option. You will get local food and Nepali food more than western food in most of the tea house.

Is it safe to drink water in Everest Trek?

Yes, it is completely safe to drink water in Everest Trek. You can have mineral water depending on your choice. You will also get warm water for drinking.

What is the permit required for Everest Base Camp trek?

The permit required for Everest Base Camp trek is Sagarmatha National Park permit and Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rular muncipility entrance fee. Your guide will take the permit after reaching Manjo village.

Can we sleep on Base Camp?

No we cannot sleep on Base Camp. We will visit Everest base camp after reaching Ghorekshep and putting our bags in room of tea house.

Can we stay at Italian Camp on labuche?

Yes, we can stay at Italian Camp on labuche. There is facility of wifi, 24 hours electricity, 24 hours hot shower, gamma bag, oxygen and almost all first aid services. Italian camp is a research center of Khumbu region which studies the mountain ecosystem of Everest region.

If I cannot walk then can I use helicopter while returning back?

Yes, you can use helicopter while returning back, if you cannot walk. If serious health condition occurs, if you suffer from altitude sickness then we will hire helicopter for returning.

What happen if our Lukla Flight cancelled?

Because of bad weather the flight may be cancelled and we have to wait for next flight. If our Lukla flight cancelled our trip will be pospond for next day. We will wait until next flight. Also, we will offer Kathmandu day tour which depends on your choice. You don’t have to pay extra for reticketing.
In case if flight cancelled for many days and you don’t have enough time then we can have trek in another region. But this condition comes rarely. We have not face such situation ever.

How many passengers can travel together in Lukla Plane?

Only 14 -16 passengers can travel together in Lukla Plane. The Lukla plane is very small than International Plane.

Is Namche a Big Town?

Yes, Namche is a big town compared to other camps. Namche is getway of Everest. Even located on high altitude Namche is well developed small town fascinated with luxury hotels. You will get all facilities such as bank, ATM, medical, marget, hotel, lodge, restaurant and bar, laundry, money exchange.

Can we see Sherpa family during our Trek?

Yes, we can see Sherpa family during our trek. We will visit in Khumjung village to enjoy with Sherpa culture and food.

How much does the cost for Mineral water in Everest Base Camp Trek?

The cost for mineral water differ from place to place. Placewise price is listed in table below.

Places – Nepalese currency (NRS) – Price in dollar
Lukla to Namche -80-100Rs – 4$
Namche to Pangbuche -200- 280 – 2- 3 $
Pangbuche to Dingbuche – Around 300 – 3$
Dingbuche– Ghorekshep -400 – 4$

How much does the cost for hot Shower and mobile Charge?

The cost for hot shower in Namche is 5$, in Dingboche is 7$ per shower. We will not suggest to take shower in high altitude above Dingboche. Similary the cost for mobile charge is 3$ per gadget up to Namche, 3$ per hour in Dingboche and above places. We suggest to bring powerbank for battery backup of your gadget.

Is Namche and Lukla have ATM?

Yes both Namche and Lukla have ATM.

From where do we get the better view of Mount Everest?

We get the better view of Mount Everest from Kalapather, Khumjung, Everest view hotel and Tenboche. We can see Everest peak from Everest base camp as well.

Can we go base camp by vehicle?

No, we cannot go base camp by vehicle. We can have helicopter tour upto Ghoreshep and Kalapather. Helipads are available in Lukla, Pakhding, Lobuche, Dingbuche, Manjo and other places. In spring season we can go up to base camp on Helicopter. Othewise, trekking is the best option for more experience and cheap trek.

Is rest day important for Everest base camp trek?

Yes, rest day is very important for Everest base camp trek for acclimatization and prevent from altitude sickness. You need rest for your body

Can I do Everest Base Camp Trek without rest day?

Yes, you can do Everest Base Camp Trek without rest day but you should be physically fit and well introduced to Altitude sickness.

Do people die during Everest Base Camp trek?

Yes yearly 4-5 people die during Everest Base Camp trek. So that we suggest for proper acclimatization to remain safe. Proper preparation and trekking experience in mountainous region is the best precaution to make your Everest trek successful.

Everest Base Camp Trek Map

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Best time for Everest Base Camp Trek.

More details of Everest base camp trek

Everest base camp trek is the most renowned trekking destination in the world. You will spend complete 10 days in the Everest region excluding arrival, departure, and night stay in Kathmandu. Starting the trek after the Lukla flight you will pass the bank of Dudh Koshi, Phakding, and Manjo, and reach the entry point, Sagarmatha National Park. The Himalayan Thamel Namche Bazaar is another attraction on the Everest base camp trek. The short hike to Namche viewpoint, Everest view hotel, and Syangboche Airport make your acclimatization amazing. The Everest base camp Itinerary continues to Tengboche, Dingboche, Lobuche, and Gorakshep on the rocky trail, moraine path, pasture, and thousands of steps.

Nepal Visa

You can get a tourist visa in Nepal from the nearby Nepal embassy. If it is difficult to reach the nearby embassy then you don’t need to worry. You can get a Nepal visa at Tribhuvan International Airport. You should get 15 days visa or a 1-month visa depending on your holiday. 15 days visa is essential for the Everest trek.

Everest base camp trek transportation

  1. Lukla flight

You will do a Lukla flight from Kathmandu. In case of high traffic, the flight will be from Manthali Airport, Ramechap. It takes 5-6 hours to reach Manthali from Kathmandu. You should wake up around 1: 00 am early in the morning and travel via private bus/car.

  1. Private car

We will provide a private car for transportation from Kathmandu to Manthali. A private car will be provided for pickup and drop from the airport to the hotel.

Accommodation

Accommodation in the Everest region is from Luxury to a normal room. You can expect both the normal trek and the luxury trek depending on your budget. In this budget trek, we will provide the best tea houses having clean rooms with attached bathrooms up to Namche. After passing Namche you will get bathrooms outside of your room. If you want Luxury accommodation then you should book the Everest base camp Luxury trek.

Meal

14 days Everest base camp trek package includes three meals. You will get a variety of food items depending on the group size. Generally, you will get a set breakfast which includes tea/coffee, toast egg items, fried potato or muesli, porridge, oats, and pancake in the morning before leaving for the trek.

You will have Lunch at around 12 – 1:00 pm. Lunch includes Nepali thali (lentils, rice, pickle, varieties of curry, pappad, and salad), Noodles, momo, chowmein, and pizza.

Similarly, you will have dinner at around 6 to 7 pm, you can get Nepali Thali, either veg or nonveg, momo, spaghetti, chowmein, macaroni, pasta, mo: mo, pizza, or noodles.

We suggest you eat veg food so that it will digest properly and you will get enough energy.

Nepali thali is the best-recommended food to eat in the Everest base camp trek. It contains balanced nutrients and keeps you energetic during the trek.

Temperature

Here is the monthly estimated temperature of Everest Base Camp ( EBC) from this table you can easily identify when is the best month for a Mount Everest base camp trek.

Monthly Temperature of Everest Base Camp (EBC) 

Month Max. Temperature Min. Temperature
January 4° C -17° C
February 4° C -15° C
March 7° C -12° C
April 10° C -5° C
May 15° C 0° C
June 17° C 5° C
July 16° C 8° C
Auguest 16° C 6° C
September 17° C 2° C
October 12° C -7° C
November 7° C -12° C
December 4° C -15° C

Charging gadget

You can charge your gadgets in the dining hall of the tea house. It will be better to bring a power bank so that you can charge your gadgets in the room. You should pay NRS 100 per gadget in Lukla, Phakding, and Namche. Similarly, you should pay NRS 300 per gadget in Tengboche, Dingboche, Lobuche, Gorekshep, Pheriche, and other places after Namche.

Drinking water

Portable water is available in tea houses in the Everest region. Mineral water and hot water both are available at in extra charge during the trek. You can also bring a water purifier and use tap water as well.

Sleeping bag

Our company will provide you 10 – 20⁰C sleeping bag and you have returned back after the trek. You can also bring your own sleeping bag of your choice.

Best trekking time in Everest

Spring (March, April, May) and autumn (September, October, and November) are considered the best trekking time for the Everest base camp trek. Pleasant weather, favorable temperature, greenery of the surrounding, and blooming flower in spring and autumn makes trekking also amazing.

You can do Everest base camp during December also but you should face colder temperatures than in the best season.

Wi-Fi for Everest Trek

Most of the trekkers want to know that either there is WI – Fi available in Everest Base Camp Trail or not? The Answer is Yes. Most of the tea house has Wi-FI with additional cost but if you have local sim card from Nepal you can use in Lukla, Phakding, Namche and Tengboche. From Dingboche you have to use Everest link. You can buy a Giga bite (GB) with Username and Password then use WI-FI in Dingboche, Lobuche, Gorekshep and Pheriche.

1 GB Everest link card for Everest trek  10 GB Everest link card for Everest base camp trekUsername and Password of Everest link

Clothing for Everest base camp trek

  • Warm jacket – down jacket,
  • Water and windproof jacket (alternatively bring a poncho or umbrella)
  • Long-sleeved synthetic fleece (windproof material, if possible)
  • Thermal underwear.
  • Hat, a pair of gloves, and a scarf.
  • Comfortable hiking trousers. (loose fitting)
  • Shorts and trousers, or a skirt.
  • 2 pairs of warm wool-blend socks.
  • 2 pairs of running socks or liner socks.
  • Proper hiking boots.
  • Running shoes and flip-flops.
  • 2-3 T-shirts.
  • Water bottle.

Altitude Sickness

Everest trek has a high chance of getting Altitude sickness. The symptoms of altitude sickness will occur within 6 to 24 hours of achieving a high altitude. The sickness is fatal and can result in death if not treated in time. You need to stay alert to any of the symptoms that occur.

Symptoms of Altitude sickness

  • Headache
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Dizziness
  • Tiredness
  • Loss of appetite
  • Upset stomach
  • Feeling unsteady
  • Shortness of breath
  • Increased heart rate
  • Difficulty sleeping

An effective measure to recover from early AMS

If you happen to notice any of the symptoms, follow the guideline mentioned below-

  • Do not climb any higher for the next 48 hours
  • Descend to a lower altitude if possible
  • Take complete rest until you feel well
  • Do not exercise
  • Do not smoke
  • Drink plenty of water
  • Take external oxygen supply if necessary
  • Take anti-sickness medicines

If you see no improvement in your health within 48 hours, you will have to be immediately deported to the city for medical support.

Preventive Measures

There is no way to train your body prior to trekking so as to adapt to the high altitude. Some ways in which you can prevent it are as follows:

  • Take plenty of rest
  • Ascend slowly and gradually as you reach higher
  • keep yourself hydrated
  • Eat high-calorie food
  • Do not smoke, drink or consume tranquilizing medicines

Insurance

During times of emergencies like acute altitude sickness or a natural calamity, you might have to be immediately deported in a helicopter. The cost of such deportation is covered by travel insurance that needs to be purchased before you start the trek. You should do insurance before starting the trek.

Here is a list of some Insurance companies for the Everest Base Camp Trek:

1. USA : Allianz & TripMate
2. CANADA : Allianz & TuGo
3. Brazil: April & World Nomads
4. India : Bajaj Allianz & ICICI Lombard
5. South Africa: Best in their country
6. Mexico: Best in their country or AXA Travel Insurance
7. Morocco: Best in their country
8. European Countries: All are best and must be included trekking in the Himalayas with top height.

Trekking option

  • Solo trekking with a private guide and porter.
  • Trekking with the Only Guide.
  • Trekking with Guide cum porter.
  • Trekking with Group with guide & Porter.
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  1. Best guide ever!
    By Melanie Smith
    from Australia
    May 4, 2023
    Damu, our guide had been well organised throughout our trek. The communication was excellent-very prompt to reply with all our enquiries. Damu showed the us the beauty of the mountains and it’s people. Damu took care of us from the beginning until we got back safely to Kathmandu and ensured we were safe to our trip back home. Our trek to EBC was the best adventure I’ve experienced by far! It was tough but well worth it. I highly recommend this trekking company and i will sure use them again for my future Nepal treks! :)
    Date of Experience: May, 2023
  2. A wonderful trip with a wonderful bunch of people and now some memories for lifetime
    By Anuj Thomas Mathew
    from India
    March 30, 2023
    The EBC Trek may be a wonderful experience, but the whole experience also depends on the guides who accompany you. I was lucky enough to come across Kamal Bhai, Damodar Bhai, DalBahadur Bhai and Kalu Bhai as guides for our trek. Such a wonderful bunch of people who are ready and willing to go out of the line to help you with anything. So professional and yet friendly that I address them as 'Bhai' which means brother. The trip was a grand success and a really fun and emotional one thanks to all the support and organising by these wonderful brothers. I would definitely recommend and opt for Mission Summit Trek and Expedition and if it's any of these guys you're in for a wonderful and unforgettable experience.
    Date of Experience: March, 2023
  3. The Best trekking company for Everest Base Camp trek
    By Tori Vlogs
    from Australia
    March 21, 2023
    A big thanks to mission summit treks for arranging such a wonderful trek to Everest base camp. I am appreciated with the friendly behavior of our guide Damu Mainali and the entire team. The best management of lodging and fooding with best services was amazing from the mission summit treks. I always recommend this company for trekking in Nepal. The briefing of the trekking route used to be clear and interesting everyday. Our team completed the Everest base camp trek in November 20, 2022 ,as we are in family trip. The care and hospitality from the company members was best. I still remember the difficult trial of Everest trekking route where I felt much tired and whole team support me to be energized. Damu Mainali helped us in all difficult situation. Not only in trekking site we get help and support in Kathmandu as well. He helped us in shopping and finding good material in market of Nepal. I recommend mission summit treks for trekking in Nepal Himalaya. I found this company in online and get best services more than explained in website. I really enjoyed my everyday spent in Nepal. I want to visit Nepal again and do trekking in mountain region with mission summit treks.
    Date of Experience: November, 2022
  4. Lifetime experience of Everest base Camp Trek with Expert Team
    By Yasar Abdullah
    from Kuwait
    March 1, 2023
    I thank mission summit treks and expedition for arranging such a great trek to Everest base camp. I enjoyed the trek with our guide Damu, who makes the trek wonderful with best management of accommodation, food and time schedule. His respect, care and friendliness was awesome that I will always recommend Damu for trekking in Nepal. His briefing about trekking energized me every day. We pass the trekking destinations as if I am walking with sibling. I completed Everest base camp trek April 18 2022. Damu was with our team until we arrived Tribhuvan International airport for final departure. He helped us in every difficult situation such as shopping, choosing hotel in Thamel, get best food of Nepal. I still remember those difficult path which we passed with full of joy, there was good coordination between our guide and team. Damu listened us, solve the problems we had and makes entire team happy with his creative talk. In my opinion, mission summit treks and expedition is the best trekking company for Everest base camp trek. You will get reasonable price, best service and have wonderful trekking experience with Damu so always choose mission summit treks and expedition to trek in Nepal.
    Date of Experience: April, 2022
  5. Mighty Mountains and Journey of a lifetime
    By Ravi Verma
    from India
    February 27, 2023
    No words or pictures could describe the experience of EBC trek and serenity of mighty Himalayas, Its truly a journey of a lifetime. And at such a remote and challenging place you really need someone like Damu and his team, so that you can enjoy each and every moments without worrying much about the logistics. I had a great experience with the team. Hope to see you again for another trek at another time !!! Till then all the best Damu and team !!!
    Date of Experience: March, 2022
  6. Once-in-a-lifetime trip!
    By Jane Lee
    from Taiwan
    February 26, 2023
    It's a spectacular trip, and hard to describe the experience unless you were there. I'm fortunate to have Damu as my trekking guide, which I didn't know when I booked this trip online in advance. I'm very grateful that we eventually made it to the EBC(Everest Base Camp) after going through a strong sandstorm and drizzle snowing in late December. Damu is a well-trained local with rich trekking experiences in the Himalayas; he speaks English, communicates well, and is reliable. He will be the guy taking care of you in the Himalayas.
    Date of Experience: December, 2016

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