Nepal is the most famous trekking destination in the world and its popularity is well deserved.
Nepal is the most famous trekking destination in the world and its popularity is well deserved.
Not any regions in the world are capable of offering array of trips that Nepal have. Many renowned trails such as Everest Base Camp, Annapurna Base Camp, Manaslu Circuit, Tsum Valley, Poon Hill, Upper Mustang, Dhaulagiri, Kanchenjunga, lie clustered in the Himalayas of Nepal.
Among them, the Everest Base Camp Trek is the most popular trekking trail in Nepal. The trek provides a lifetime opportunity to visit the high majestic mountains such as Mount Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, and Cho Oyo. However, one thing you should know before deciding to take this trip is that you should be in great shape to complete the trek. You should have cardio trainings at least a few times per week or maybe even try to win your first half marathon medals. You don’t want to take a trip to Nepal and realize that you’re not fit to complete the trek on the spot.
What is Everest Base Camp?
Everest Base Camp (5364 m) is the base of the highest mountain in the world, Mt. Everest. It is where climbers set up their camps and spend a night before they start their journey to the summit.
Extreme adventure seekers who have extensive knowledge on climbing mountains climb to the summit while the travelers who just want to admire the views without challenging themselves trek to Everest Base Camp.
Highlights of the Everest Base Camp Trek
The major highlights of the trek are:
- An adventurous 40 min flight above hills and mountains to Lukla, one of the highest altitude airports in the world.
- Sherpa Cultures and traditions along the Everest Base Camp route
- Get a rare chance to witness mountain animals and plants in the Sagarmatha National Park
- Visit Namche Bazaar, a high altitude Sherpa town
- Visit Sherpa Museum
- Get a tour of Tengboche Monastery, a spiritual Buddhist monastery in Everest
- Hike to Kala Patthar to watch sunrise on the tip of the Mount Everest, the highest mountain in the world.
- Mesmerizing views of the majestic mountains such as Lhotse, Makalu, Cho Oyo and others.
- Visit Khumbu Glaciers and different high altitude rivers and water sources.
Basic Itinerary of Everest Base Camp Trek by Heaven Himalaya
The journey to the top of the world starts with an energizing flight to one of the most dangerous airports in the world, Lukla Airport. After that we walk to Phakding, Namche, Dingboche, Tengboche, Lobuche, Gorakshep, and finally to the Everest Base Camp.
Find the best itinerary for the most popular trek around the world:
Day 01: Arrival at Kathmandu
Day 02 Flight to Lukla and Trek to Phakding (2652m/8699ft)
Day 03 Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3440m/11283Ft) Duration 6 hours
Day 4 Rest Day and a short hike to Everest View Hotel (3,962 m /12995 ft.)
Day 5 Trek to Tengboche (3860m/12680Ft)
Day 06: Tengboche to Dingboche (4410m/14464ft) Walking Distance – 11 to 12 km, Duration: 5 hours
Day 07: Rest Day, and a short hike to Nagerjun hill and return
Day 08: Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche (4910m/16105ft)
Day 09: Trek from Lobuche to Gorakshep (5181m/16990ft) and to Everest Base Camp (5364m/17594ft) and back to Gorakshep
Day 10 Trek from Gorakshep to Kala Patthar (5545m/11283ft) then trek back to Pheriche (4210m/13810ft)
Day 11: Trek from Pheriche to Namche (3440m/11283)
Day 12: Trek from Namche to Lukla (2800m/9184ft)
Day 13 Fly back from Lukla to Kathmandu
Day 14 Transfer to International Airport for Departure
Total Cost Incurred while Trekking to Mt. Everest
Heaven Himalaya offers 14 days Everest Base Camp Trek at just 1350 USD per person. The trip includes all the accommodation, food, transports, guides, porters, permits and all. And, other expenses such as Insurance, international flight tickets, visa costs and personal gears and utilities are borne by you.