Everest Base Camp Trek from India, Nepal 2024-25
The Everest Base Camp Trek is a pilgrimage for every adventure enthusiast. It’s a chance to walk in the shadow of the mighty Everest, the tallest mountain on Earth. This trek isn’t just about reaching the base camp; it’s about experiencing the raw beauty of the Himalayas, the rich Sherpa culture, and the thrill of pushing your limits.
Overview : Everest Base Camp Trek
The Everest Base Camp Trek, also known as the EBC Trek, takes you to Everest Base Camp (EBC), located at an altitude of 5,364 meters (17,598 feet). The trek typically starts from Lukla, a small town nestled in the Khumbu Valley, and follows a well-established trail through charming Sherpa villages, dramatic glacial valleys, and breathtaking mountain scenery.
The classic Everest Base Camp Trek is a moderate to challenging trek, lasting around 12-14 days. While the distances covered each day are not significant, the increasing altitude makes it a physically demanding journey. Acclimatization is crucial for a safe and enjoyable experience. This involves gradual ascents and rest days to allow your body to adjust to the thin mountain air.
Quick Fact List:
- Trek Distance: Approximately 120 kilometers (75 miles) round trip
- Highest Elevation: 5,364 meters (17,598 feet) at Everest Base Camp
- Duration: 12-14 days
- Difficulty: Moderate to challenging
- Best Time to Go: Spring (March-May) and Autumn (September-November)
- Highlights: Witnessing Mount Everest, exploring Sherpa villages, experiencing Himalayan scenery, enjoying unique teahouse culture
Itinerary: Everest Base Camp Trek
- Day 1: Arrive in Kathmandu. 🛬
- Day 2: Fly to Lukla and trek to Phakding. 🛫🏞️
- Day 3: Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar. 🚶♂️🏔️
- Day 4: Acclimatisation and rest day in Namche Bazaar. 🛌
- Day 5: Trek from Namche Bazaar to Tengboche. 🚶♂️🏔️
- Day 6: Trek from Tengboche to Dingboche. 🚶♂️🏔️
- Day 7: Acclimatisation and rest day in Dingboche. 🛌
- Day 8: Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche. 🚶♂️🏞️
- Day 9: Trek to Gorakshep to Everest Base Camp and return to Gorakshep. 🏔️🏕️
- Day 10: Trek from Gorakshep to Kalapatthar and then to Pheriche. 🌄🏞️
- Day 11: Trek from Pheriche to Namche Bazaar. 🚶♂️🏔️
- Day 12: Trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla. 🚶♂️🏞️
- Day 13: Fly back from Lukla to Kathmandu. 🛬
- Day 14: Depart from Kathmandu. 🛫
The Everest Base Camp Trek offered by Super Trekkers is your ticket to a life-changing adventure. Over 14 days, you’ll embark on a journey through the heart of the Himalayas, a region known for its awe-inspiring natural beauty and rich cultural heritage. With our experienced guides and dedicated porters, your safety and comfort are our top priorities.
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“The Everest Base Camp Trek” is one of the finest trekking destinations in the world, where you not only get to see the world’s tallest peaks also let the travelers gather incredible lifetime memories while experiencing the distinctive diversity of nature, society, and unique cultures of the Everest Region.
An Everest base camp trek is the adventure of a lifetime, a journey for those whose dreams soar higher than even the clouds. Miles from cars, conveniences, and daily luxuries, you’ll saturate your spirit in natural beauty and stretch your personal endurance beyond what you thought possible.
The path begins in ancient Kathmandu, where you’ll acclimate and explore the city at your leisure while anticipating your ascent. Your trek to Everest Base Camp at 5,364m (over 3.5 miles!) to the base of the world’s tallest mountain will bring you over suspension bridges spanning chasms of thin air, through hidden Buddhist monasteries, and into the heart of the warm, rugged Sherpa culture. As you travel alongside thrill seekers and photographers from all over the globe, you’ll spy Cho Oyu, Lhotse, and Makalu – three of Earth’s 10 tallest peaks! You’ll rest easy at night in cozy, traditional teahouses knowing that our experienced, knowledgeable guides and porters are there to ensure the safest, most enjoyable, most fascinating experience possible. You’ll support local economies, discover hidden strengths in yourself, and make both friends and memories that will last a lifetime.
What Everest Base Camp Trek offers and Why worldwide people choose this destination?
- Spectacular Scenery: The trek showcases awe-inspiring vistas of snow-capped peaks, charming Sherpa villages, lush forests, and picturesque landscapes that leave trekkers spellbound.
- Cultural Experience: Interact with the Sherpa people, renowned for their warm hospitality and deep-rooted Himalayan culture. Experience Buddhist monasteries and prayer flags that add spiritual essence to the journey.
- Adventure and Challenge: The trek presents an adventure of a lifetime, providing a moderate to strenuous challenge that appeals to thrill-seekers and outdoor enthusiasts.
- Everest Proximity: The allure of being close to Mount Everest, the world’s highest peak, is a magnetic pull for adventure seekers and mountaineering enthusiasts.
What our client are saying about us:
Journey to Everest Base Camp: A Triumph of Teamwork and Support
It was an accomplishment of lifetime. It would not have been possible without the vibrant support of all the 14 members of our Group and of course our ever-motivating Guides Mr. Pasang and Mr. Mingma Sherpa and the Porters. We must appreciate the role of our Team Leader Mr. Yogesh Gupta of Super Trekker for… Read more “Journey to Everest Base Camp: A Triumph of Teamwork and Support”
Having fun with everyone – EBC Trek
Life simplified into routine during our hiking days: waking up, eating, walking, more walking, tea house relaxation, dining, and planning for the next day. Advice to focus on the path ahead turned into a life lesson—no fixed goals, just moving forward.
Amidst fresh mountain air, we met diverse individuals. Tales emerged: weather hindrances, Bollywood serenades by a New Yorker, card games with a London architect, and shared joy with a Romanian couple. ‘Dal-bhat power’ kept us going. Everest Base Camp became symbolic, Kala Patthar had its tale.
An exhausting yet thrilling experience etched lasting memories, stories meant for sharing and cherishing. Here’s to trails that crafted unforgettable stories!
Cost
What's Included:
- Airport pick up and drop for the International terminal.
- Domestic airport transfers.- flights Ramechhap-Lukla-Ramechhap
- Accommodation in Kathmandu (2 nights) with Breakfast (3 Star property) on twin sharing basis
- Accommodation during the trekking period (12 nights) in Tea Houses on twin sharing
- All necessary paperwork and trekking permits (National Park Permit, TIMS).
- Experienced and Certified guide.
- Staff costs including their salary, insurance, equipment, domestic airfare, food, and accommodation.
- Medical kit (carried by your trek leader).
- All government and local taxes.
- Trek Completion Certificate
- 1 porter between two trekkers (Personal baggage limit is 10kg)
- Complementary Trekking Kit Bag (Duffle bag if opted for Porter facility)
- Two times tea or coffee & Three meals a day during the trekking period (if opted with Meal Package)
What's Not Included:
- Travel expenses to reach and return from Kathmandu.
- International airfare
- Food /Meal ( Only include if opted for Meal Package)
- Hot water during the trek
- Water/ Soft-drinks / Beverages / Alcohols / Snacks / Chocolates, etc.
- Additional accommodation and food expenses if the trek gets delayed due to weather, flight cancellation, health, or any other reason.
- Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower, etc.).
- Health Insurance, Personal Insurance, and other travel insurance.
- Expenses for evacuation and rescue operations due to natural calamity, mishaps, injury, or any health problem.
- Nepalese visa fee.
- Personal trekking equipment
- Personal travel insurance
- Hot showers outside of specific locations
- Internet and phone calls
- Tips and gratuities for trekking staff and drivers.
- 5 % GST (Tax)