Everest base camp trek 15 days

Everest base camp trek 15 days

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Everest Base Camp Trek is the world's most beautiful trek. The Everest base camp trek leads to the base camp of Mount Everest. The new height of Mount Everest is 8848.48 meters (or 29032 feet). The height of the Everest base camp is 5364 meters, or 17598 feet. The best itinerary for the Everest base camp trek is 15 days. The reasonable cost of an Everest base camp trek is US$ 1400.00 per person for trekkers who are looking for unlimited adventure, peace, and breathtaking Himalayan views. Due to the angle difference, you cannot perfectly view Mount Everest from Everest base camp. Hike uphill to Kalapatthar from Gorekshep for a spectacular view of Mount Everest.In short, Everest Base Camp trekking is known as the EBC trek. This trek carries a good deal of beautiful mountains, stupas, monasteries, and rivers. The Tyanboche is well-known for its beautiful monastery, which is surrounded by praying Lamas. While trekking through the wide trail, you can clearly see the snowcapped mountains leading to Everest, including Mt. Everest (8,848 m), the highest peak in the world. During the EBC trek, the trekkers are challenging their fears in every moment. After completing all the levels of fear, they have no fear left and explore the incredible view of Mt. Everest. Ama Dablam (6,812 m), Lhotse (8,516 m), Nuptse (7,879 m), and many more have snowcapped mountains.
The Everest base camp trek route is wide and flat, with no risk of avalanches or landslides. Trekkers should be cautious of high altitude sickness due to the higher elevation.
During the Everest base camp trek, we provide you with an Everest base camp map, and it is very important to find out the name of the mountains and the trekking route. There are hundreds of mountains and peaks, all of which appear to be very similar and cause confusion. There are many side footpaths off the main trekking trail. It can be difficult to find the right path at times, and you may become lost. If you are going with your guides, you do not have a problem; otherwise, you can buy a map in Thamel, close to your hotel where you are staying in Nepal, that will help you.

Everest base camp trek Itinerary:

Day 01: Arrival at the Kathmandu international airport, pick up by our office representative and transfer to the hotel

Day 02: Half day sightseeing in Kathmandu valley and preparation of the trekking

Day 03: Fly to Lukla (2,700m) and trek to Phakding (2,600m) and overnight at lodge/hotel.

Day 04: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,450m) and overnight at lodge/hotel

Day 05: Rest in Namche Bazaar.

Day 06: Trek to Thyangboche (3,880m) and overnight at lodge/hotel

Day 07: Trek to Pheriche (4,250m) and overnight at lodge/hotel

Day 08: Trek to Lobuche (4,930m) and overnight at lodge/hotel

Day 09: Trek to Gorak Shep (5,130m) and Excursion to Everest Base Camp (5,364m) and overnight at lodge/hotel

Day 10: Excursion to Kalapatthar (5,545m) and trek back to Dingboche (4,700m) and overnight at lodge/hotel

Day 11: Trek back to Namche Bazaar and overnight at lodge/hotel

Day 12: Trek Back to Monjo and overnight at lodge/hotel

Day 13: Trek back to Lukla and overnight at lodge/hotel

Day 14:  Fly back to Kathmandu and farewell dinner and overnight at lodge/hotel

Day 15: Drop off at the airport and departure for selected destination


The trek to Everest Base Camp costs : US$ 1499.00

Discounted cost: US$1400.00 per person

99 dollars saved

Cost includes:

Pick up and drop transport as mentioned in the itinerary
Accomodation,breakfast,Lunch and Dinner for the entire trip
Trekking guide and porters
National parks’ fees, TIMS card and government royalties
Domestic air ticket and airport tax for tourists and guides as mentioned in the itinerary
Insurance of our trekking staff members
Trekking and sightseeing in Kathmandu valley or other parts of Nepal as mentioned in the itinerary
Sleeping bags
Down jackets
Duffle bags
Oxygen cylinder
Trekking map
First Aid Kit
Nepal Mountain lovers treks T-shirts
Farewell dinner with cultural program or dinner with Nepali family

Cost excludes:

International air ticket, airport tax and Nepal visa fees
Travel insurance and the cost of medical services of tourists
All kinds of cloth and personal trekking equipment
Other personal expenses and tips
Charted helicopter, plane and other transports in case of emergency

Booking Terms and Conditions

Nepal Mountain Lovers Treks and Expeditions accepts your booking under the following terms and conditions:

1. To confirm your trip, we need a photocopy of your passport and 15% of the total price. After receiving your passport and advance payment, we send you the final confirmation receipt.

2. The remaining balance can be made after your arrival in Nepal. Full payment should be made before departure.

3. Payments can be wired by bank transfer, Western Union, moneygram, or credit card. Please use any of these means of transferring your money according to your convenience.

4. The bank service charge should be paid by you at the time of deposit.

5. We accept your last-minute booking (15 days prior to the trip departure date).

6. Travel insurance is compulsory for all clients undertaking any tour, trekking, or other activity with our company. It should provide adequate protection for the full duration of your Nepal trip with us to cover personal injury, medical expenses, repatriation expenses, helicopter evacuation, loss of luggage, etc.

7. In case of an increase in the government's royalties and other costs, such as the National Park fees, after your booking, you have to pay the increased money.

Cancellation by the clients

1. Cancellation of a confirmed booking must be made by you in writing, via email or written document, at least two weeks before the trip. Cancellation will be valid after receiving approval from Nepal Mountain Lovers Treks and Expedition.The trip shall then be deemed canceled, and as a cancellation charge, 50% of your advance amount (15% of the total cost) would be deducted.But if tourists postpone the trip, we do not charge a cancillation fee.They can do the trip any time when they will have suitable time.

3. If there is war or the situation of the country is out of control and the country faces emergency situations, including natural disasters, before your arrival to Nepal, we will advise you not to come to Nepal and refund your advance amount. But in case of any emergency situations, such as natural disasters or war, after your arrival or during your trip in Nepal with us, we will not refund your money. But we will try our best to make your trip successful and pleasant. However, we shall not be responsible for any changes in the itinerary due to unavoidable circumstances such as government restriction, land slide, road blockage, heavy flood or snowfall, political unrest, flight cancellation, delay, sickness, or accident. Any additional costs incurred as a result of such conditions will be borne entirely by you. 

Trekking Essentials

Backpack (50 liters) with outside pockets to keep smaller items
Trekking boots, well broken in and waterproofed. Gaiters to keep snow out of boots
Woolen sweaters and down jacket, gloves, wind proof outer garments, pants jacket, skirts, T-shirts, shirts, baggy pants and underwear
Several pairs of woolen and few pairs of nylon socks. A pair of sandals
Sleeping bag adequate for temperatures encountered
Hat with wide brim and sun lotion cream
One liter water bottle and some food for contingencies
Repair and medical kit
Head lamp with spare lithium batteries and bulbs
Handkerchief and toiletries
Verified phone number of your Embassy, consulate ,trekking agency and private phone number of your director
Pen, pencils and letterhead to write an emergency message
Pocket knife with opener and scissors
Sunglasses with spare eyeglasses or contact lenses if you wear them
Umbrella and rain coat
Camera

 

Important Information Before Your Trip to Nepal

Payment: Down payment: 20% of total payment is required to confirm the reservation.

Payment of the Balance: Rest amount can be paid in our office after your arrival.

Arrival Point: You will be met at the Kathmandu international airport. Our office representative will be waiting for you holding play card of the Nepal Mountain Lovers Treks and Expedition. In case of your change plan, please let us inform.

Booking Air Ticket: If you don't have regular travel agent, please visit makemytrip.com, www.kayak.com, www.vayama.com. They offer you very good price.

Room System: Normally we have two people in a room. Twin bed or single bed depends on the choice of guests and budget. If tourists want single room, s/he should pay single supplementary.

Trekking Leading Person: Our trekking guide will lead the whole trip with his/her helpers and porters.

Currencies: USD, AUD, EURO are major acceptable currencies in Nepal and visa and credit cards also accepted. There is ATM facility in city area.

Altitude Sickness: Altitude sickness will start from 3000 meter height. Trekkers should immediately inform trekking guide if faced any problems.

Drinking Water: We can get mineral water and boiled water in city area and in some trekking places. We use water purification tablet or liquid in some remote trekking sites.

Laundry Facility: Laundry facility are available in city area but not during the trekking.

Visa: You can get arrival visa at Kathmandu airport that cost 25 USD for 15 days and 40 USD for 30 days. Please bring 2 passport size photos. You can get your visa from the closest Nepali embassy.

Orientation Program: Before starting trekking, trekkers are provided with an orientation by our office representative or trekking guide about the necessary trekking information.

Group Size: There will be maximum 12 persons in one group.

Accommodation: You will stay in a nice tourist standard hotel/resort in city areas. Normal hotels or tents are available during the trekking.

Foods: We provide breakfast, lunch, dinner. Tourists can get continental food both in city and trekking places. Food during the trekking might not meet the standard of your country.

View of Mount Everest: Trekkers to Everest region will of course see the Mount Everest. For trekkers visiting other regions where they cannot view Mount Everest, there are daily mountain flights which approach close to Mount Everest.

Travel Insurance: It is compulsory to have travel insurance.

Personal Expenses: It depends on your spending interest and shopping. There are some expensive handmade carpets, Thanka paintings, jewelries and handicrafts to purchase in Nepal.

Luggage: We take only about 10kg per person in trekking. Your excess baggage will be stored in a hotel.

Tips: Tips are highly accepted and appreciated.

Rules and Regulation

Nepal Mountain Lovers Treks and Expedition accepts your reservation under the following rules and regulations.

1. If the balance payment is not paid before your departure for trekking, the booking will be cancelled without any refund.

2. If there is war or the situation of the country is out of control and the country faces emergency situation before your arrival to Nepal, we inform you not to come Nepal and refund your payment. But in case of any emergency situation or war after your arrival or during the trekking, we will not refund your money. But we will try our best to make your trip successful and pleasant. In such situation, we may need to change the trip plan and itinerary.

3. In case of increase in government royalty and other costs such as the national park fee, you have to pay extra money.

4. If you commit any illegal act or disturbance for the safety and welfare of the group, our leader or guide can ask to leave the group without any right to refund.

5. If you have any complain with regards to trekking and tour please inform our tour leader or company. All kinds of valid complain are welcomed and processed with necessary actions.

6.You are responsible to ensure that all travel documents are with you during the entire trip.

 

Best season to trek to Everest base camp

October- December and March – May are the best seasons to trek to Everest Base Camp from the weather point of view.

Accommodations during the trek to Everest Base Camp

In Kathmandu, we provide a 3-star equivalent hotel, like an international guest house with bed and breakfast. In the lowlands, we provide an attached toilet room for trekking. As we arrive at a higher elevation, it is difficult to get an attached toilet room.

Safety of the guests and trekking staff

Safety is the most important factor in trekking for tourists and trekking staff. We are highly concerned about the safety of our guests as well as our trekking staff. If there is a small mistake with high-altitude sickness, landslides, crossing rivers, heavy rain, heavy snowfall, walking on slippery trails, or walking along the gorge trail, people can lose their lives. If we encounter these issues while trekking, we will either stop for a while or go to a safe location. We will proceed only after the situation becomes clear. Our guides and porters are very careful about the safety of guests, and we take the insurance I.D. or policy of all guests and the phone number of the closest relative before starting their trek. All our guides and porters are insured by the insurance company.

 

The guide and porter

We provide well-trained and experienced English-speaking trekking guides.Some of our guides speak extra languages like Chinese, German, French, Spanish, Italian, and Russian. Extra language guides are not included in this cost. In comparison to English-speaking guides, they are more expensive.We provide an additional language guide at an additional cost upon the guest's request.
Our guides and porters are very helpful, kind, and dedicated to their duties.Every day, they send us an update on the guest's condition and the weather.

Weather of Everest base camp trek

The weather is also very important factor during the trek in higher elevation. October- December and March – May are the best seasons to trek to Everest Base Camp from the weather point of view.

 

 

Our Menu in trekking

Breakfast

1. Muesli/Cornflacks served with milk
2. Oat porridge
3. Boiled / Fried eggs
4. Vegetable/Cheese/ Cheese Tomato omellette
5. Jam/Honey/Butter toast
6. Plain/Cheese/French toast
7. Tibetan bread with Jam/butter/honey
8. Pan cake with jam/honey

Tea/Coffe

1. Milk/Black/Zinger/Lemon Tea

Lunch /Dinner

1. Vegetable/Chicken noodle soup
2. Tomatto/Mushroom soup
3. Garlic soup
4. Hot/sour soup

Steak/Sizzler

1. Buff/chicken steak
2. Buff /Vegetable momo

Pizza/ Spaghetti

1. Pizza Margarita
2. Pizza Himalayan
3. Spaghetti alla Bolognaise
4. Spaghetti Carbonara

Note: The price will be reduced for a group of trekkers

 

Fixed Departure dates:

Junuary: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30

February: 1, 5, 11, 16, 22, 26

March: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20,

21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30,

April: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21,

22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30,

May: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21,

22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30,

June: 2, 6, 10, 16, 20, 25, 30,

July: 1, 7, 13, 19, 23 , 28, 31

August: 4, 9, 14, 20, 25, 31

September: 3, 7, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28,

October: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20,

21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30,

November: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19,

20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30,

December: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 17, 21, 24, 28, 31

 

Note: We can offer you tailor made package, if this package doesn't meet your requirements.

 

 

The Naming of Mount Everest

In the Nepali language, Mount Everest is called "Sagarmatha." Sagar means the sky, and Matha means above. Nepali people believe that the peak of Mt. Everest is above the sky. "Chomolungma" is the name of Mt. Everest given by the local Sherpa people from the Everest region. Chomolungma means the mother goddess of the earth.

First climbers on Mount Everest

In 1953, Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgey made successful climbs on top of Mt. Everest. Since then, it has become very popular worldwide and is the most wanted mountain for trekkers and climbers. Hillari and Tenzing used the route to Everest Base Camp.

 

How can we arrive to Mount Everest base camp                                           This amazing photo of mount Everest was taken from Kalapathar

There are two main trekking routes, Jiri (drive from Kathmandu) and Lukla (fly from Kathmandu), to Everest Base Camp. From Lukla, the main trekking point, the trekkers hike upwards to Namche Bazaar, known as the Sherpa capital. Those who prefer a long trek can take the Jiri route, which passes through the Sherpa village, the High Suspension Bridge, the Zobkyo Caravan (a family of Yak), Sagarmatha National Park, and Namche Bazzar.

 

 

Inhabitants

The Everest area is inhabited mainly by Sherpa indigenous peoples who are renounced higher mountain climbers. Both Jiri and Lulka routes present you the culture, tradition, and life style of Sherpa indigenous peoples in Nepal.  

 

 

Types of trekking package to go Everest base camp region                                                                                                            

A mountain animal yak is found only in the higher elevation.For the Everest Base Camp trekking, we have two different trekking packages: tea house and camping trek. In tea house trek, we provide lodge accomodation and food at the hotel.                                                                                                                         A wonderful glance of Lhotse himal with Stupa.

In camping trek, we take all the lodging and fooding equipment with us, our team prepares food and we sleep in tent. Therefore, the cost of tea house and camping trek to the Everest Base Camp is different.

 

 

 

A mountain man came to sell buckwheat flour in Namche.

 

 

 

 

 How hard is to go to Everest base camp trek?

Definitely, the Everest base camp trek is a hard trek due to the higher elevation, though there are hundreds of breathtaking views. You can make it easy if you follow some rules and regulations before starting your trek towards Everest base camp. Most of the time, tourists suffer from high-altitude sickness and fatigue. High-altitude sickness begins at 3000 meters (9700 feet) and continues until you reach the Mount Everest base camp at 5364 meters (17433 feet). If tourists walk slowly and steadily with many breaks on the way to the trek, they can acclimatize easily, and the trek will be easy. On the way to the trek, every 1 to 2 hours, there are tea houses where tourists can have enough liquids and rest to protect themselves from high altitude sickness and fatigue. because there are not many up-and-down hills. The trekking trail ascends gradually, with only a few steep sections. If possible, try to practice walking through steep terrain. Jogging and swimming are equally helpful. Any exercise that is convenient for you and helps you be fit is recommended.love birds enjoying with peace in quite place like himalaya.

 

 

How long does it take to reach the base camp of Mount Everest?

From Kathmandu, it takes a minimum of 5 days to arrive at Everest base camp if you are very fit; otherwise, it takes 7 days. The 5-day trip is one way to Everest base camp, and coming back takes 4 more days. For a comfortable walk, it takes 7 days to arrive at base camp and 5 more days to come down. If you walk slowly and are more comfortable, then you can make it longer too. We design the itinerary on the basis of your requirements; otherwise, you can follow our detailed itinerary.

 

Himalayan Tahr are the small goat like animals found in higher elevation of Nepal close to the himalaya.

 

 

 

 

Trekking Foods and Drinks in the Everest Region

 

We can get all kinds of food while trekking, choose from a menu, and eat as much as we want. We do not recommend eating any kind of meat that has been carried by local porters from low land for 2-3 days. In the trekking region, they are not allowed to kill any animals. We recommend eating all kinds of vegetarian food and eggs. You can have meat when you arrive in Lukla or Kathmandu. You can get all kinds of drinks on the trekking route. We recommend drinking mineral water, boiled water, or purified water. A purifying tablet is provided by our guide. All kinds of cold drinks and beers are available in tea houses.

 

 

lake in himalaya in everest region

 

 

 

 

 

 

Namche bazar is a beautiful small mountain town on the way to everest base camp trek.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nepali national bird danfe found in everest region trek

 

 

 

 

wonderful landscape with brilliant view of Himalaya in Everest region

 

 

 

  • Outline Itinerary
  • Detail Itinerary
  • Trip Facts & Map
  • Trip Cost Details
  • Useful Information

Detail Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival at the Kathmandu international airport. You will be picked up by our office representative and transfered to the hotel

Day 02: A half-day sightseeing in Kathmandu valley beginning with the Pashupatinath Temple where you can observe the cremation, colorful Sadhus ‘hermits’ and hundreds of temples with Shiva Linga (Phalus). Visit the Bouddhanath, the biggest Stupa in the South Asia. In the afternoon, necessary preparation for the trekking

Day 03: A 35-minute flight from Kathmandu to Lukla (2,700m). Take breakfast in the nice restaurant with beautiful views of surrounding mountains. Then a four-hour trek to Phakding (2,600m) starts from Lukla. The trail is almost flat and little up and down. On the way, you will see complex of ‘mani walls’ and ‘chortens’ and brightly painted ‘prayer wheels’. Overnight stay at the hotel in Phakding located at the bank of Dudh Koshi River

Day 04: You will enjoy your breakfast with wonderful surrounding greenery. At 7am, our trekking starts to Namche Bazaar (3,450m). We walk about a two-hour through flat trail and three hrs uphill trail to Namche Bazaar

Day 05: Acclimatization in Namche Bazaar. You should try a short walk through the hills of Namche Bazaar that helps to improve your fitness and adjust with high altitude

Day 06: After breakfast, the trek to Thyangboche also called as Tengboche (3,880m) starts at 7am. The trail goes almost flat for two hours and 40 minutes down. We take lunch at Phunki Thenga where you can watch the wonderful water-powered prayer wheels. Sometimes visitors get to see the Himalayan Thar and Musk Dear. After lunch, we trek up again for two more hours till Thyanboche. At 3pm, visit Thyanboche monastery as the daily ‘Puja’ (prayer) ceremonies in here takes place at 3pm and 6am. Visitors are welcome to attain the Puja. Tengboche monastery is very popular for ‘Mani Rimdu’ festival in the ninth Tibetan month (normally October or November). Sherpa people eat good food, drink, and make merry show, mainly the ‘mask dance’ on this day

Day 07: Visit Tengboche monastery at 6am. Have breakfast with the view of the Mount Everest, and then start the trek through gradually up trail to Pheriche (4,250m). After 45 minutes trek, you will visit the ‘Debuche Gompa’ where there is also a small Buddhist Nunnery. Besides, you can explore beautiful Himalayan animals like yaks, monal pheasants, musk deer. The wonderful view of the Ama Dablam Peak, Island peak, and Lhotse Himal on the way is breathtaking. On the whole, this day’s trek contains about four hrs walk

Day 08: After breakfast, the trek to Lobuche (4,930m) starts at 8am. The first one hour trail goes through almost flat valley. Later the road goes gradually up for three hrs till we arrive to Lobuche. Upon our arrival, we take a short rest and walk around to see the wonderful glaciers

Day 09: After breakfast, starts the gradually uphill trek for about three hrs to Gorak Shep (5,130m) and have lunch. Then, an amazing excursion to Everest Base Camp (5,364m) starts that takes about four hrs round trip. Overnight stay at Gorekshep, the last point of the trek with hotel facility

Day 10: In the early morning, we start walk to Kalapatthar that it will take about one and half hour to reach the top and 45 minutes walk down. Kalapatthar (5,545m) is the best view point to view the Mount Everest, the world’s highest peak. Your life ever moment in Kalapatthar lasts about 20 minutes. We get back to Gorak shep and have Lunch and trek back to Dingboche (4,700m) for overnight stay

Day 11: After breakfast, we trek back to Phortse Thanga that takes about four hrs. The trail goes all the way slightly down. You can enjoy this evening with local Sherpa beverage to celebrate your tough and successful trek to the Everest Base Camp

Day 12: After breakfast, six hrs trek back to Monjo through one hour step down till Dudh Koshi River and four hrs slightly up and down.

Day 13: About 5 hours trek back to Lukla.   

Day 14: Fly back to Kathmandu and rest farewell dinner with Nepali cultural program

Day 15: Drop off at the airport and departure for selected destination