Trip Overview
Mount Everest is the world’s tallest mountain and it is the pride of the world. Every person who is fond of traveling dreams to reach the Everest region of Nepal. If not climbing the mountain, they strive to reach at least the Everest Base Camp. Therefore, the destination is one of the most serene place on earth to visit at least once in a lifetime. Nepal High Trek is a reliable trekking agency that operates trekking in Nepal expertly with an immense sense of professionalism. There are countless trekking packages for the trekkers to enjoy the exhilarating Himalayan wilderness in Nepal. Among these trekking packages, 11 Days Everest Base Camp Trek is an expertly knitted trekking package. Join the group or trek privately with the experienced team of Nepal High Trek! We guarantee impeccable hospitality and quality services throughout the trekking journey in Nepal.
Where is Mount Everest?
People wonder about Mount Everest and they have lots of questions regarding the Everest. Since the early school life, people have been giving quiz answers about the world’s tallest mountain as Mt. Everest (8848.86 m). However, many people don’t know about its location. The latitude and longitude location of Mt. Everest is 27.9881 N, 86.9250 E. It is located in the Solukhumbu district of Nepal. The mountain is shared between Nepal and China. Interestingly, the summit of the mountain is in Nepal. Therefore, officially Mount Everest is located in Nepal.
What is the altitude of Everest Base Camp?
There are two base camps of Mt. Everest. North Everest Base Camp is in China and has an altitude of 5150 m whereas the South Everest Base Camp is in Nepal and has an altitude of 5365 m. Among these two base camps of Mt. Everest, Nepalese side Everest Base Camp is the most popular one. Lots of climbers use the southern route to climb the mountain. Major reason behind using southern route is the convenience of getting the climbing permit. In order to get the climbing permit from China, climbers have to go through rigorous procedures.
How 11 Days Everest Base Camp Trek save the cost of trekking to Everest?
The itinerary of 11 Days Everest Base Camp Trek is knitted perfectly to save one day’s cost for the trekkers. It is not risky either. Our travel planners prepared the itinerary after doing the trek themselves. Therefore, you don’t need to worry about the risk of altitude sickness. In this itinerary, the section of Namche Bazaar acclimatization break is excluded!
Is it necessary to do Namche Bazaar Acclimatization during the Everest Base Camp Trek?
Well, it is necessary to do acclimatization activities while doing high altitude trekking. However, if you are with an experienced team of trekking trip organizers you can always get safe alternatives. The most safer way to explore the Everest region of Nepal is to trek with the experts. Our itinerary excludes one day’s acclimatization activity in Namche Bazaar. Instead of this acclimatization, our trekkers trek from Namche Bazaar to Debuche and spend the overnight instead of Tengboche. The altitude of Tengboche monastery is 3880 m but the altitude of Debuche is about 100 m less. Therefore, it applies the theory of acclimatization.
Why Dingboche Acclimatization is crucial for a successful Everest Trek?
The altitude of Dingboche is 4400 m from sea level. Beyond this place, trekkers have to walk and spend overnight above 4500 m altitude. This altitude is very risky in terms of altitude sickness. Therefore, trekkers have to go through adjustment. In order to prepare yourself for high altitude trekking, trekkers climb the Nagarshan hill (5100 m). The hill is near Dingboche. In fact, the village of Dingboche is in the foothill of Nagarshan hill.
It takes about 2 to 3 hours to reach the top of the hill. You can get a splendid view of the Khumbu region and mountains from the top. The most exciting thing about this hike is the view of the mountains and Sherpa village. Trekkers get glimpses of villages like Chhukung, Dingboche, Pangboche, and Pheriche from the top of the hill.
What are the mountains seen during the 11 Days Everest Base Camp Trek?
The trekking trip to Everest Base Camp is often regarded as the mecca for Himalayan vistas. Yes, trekkers can get glimpses of three top ten mountains of the world. They are Mt. Everest, Mt. Makalu, and Mt. Lhotse. Apart from these three iconic mountains, trekkers get the vista of mountains like Amadablam, Cholatse, Lobuche, Pumori, Kwangde, Kusum Kangaru, Tabuche, Thamserku, etc. More than a dozen of mountains are seen during the 11 Days Everest Base Camp Trek.
Mountains seen during 11 Days Everest Base Camp Trek make the trail a fascinating route to trek for Himalayan wilderness. In fact, the trail is the only trekking route that offers the view of more than a dozen mountains. Therefore, the Everest Base Camp Trek is considered as an epitome of all mountain region trekking trips.
When is the right time to do Everest Base Camp Trek in Nepal?
Spring season which has months of March, April, and May is considered as the best time to do the Everest Base Camp Trek. You can do the trek during months of the autumn season as well. However, nowadays people trek throughout the year in this trekking route. The scenery and weather conditions are not as beautiful as during the months of spring and autumn season. During this time of the year, the scenery is clear and the vegetation too looks gorgeous. The climbing season of Mt. Everest is spring and best is the month of May. Therefore, plan your trek to Everest Base Camp for May days. You can get a chance to talk with the climbers as well in the base camp. Months of monsoon and winter season are tranquil as there are very few trekkers on the trekking route. If you love tranquility, do treks on these months.
Important information to know before Everest Base Camp Trek
Permits: You must get two permits for Everest Base Camp Trek. Sagarmatha National Park Entry fee and Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality permit are two permits required for the trek. You may also need a TIMS permit.
Food & Accommodation
Surprisingly, the Mount Everest Base Camp Trek route has the luxury to basic lodging and food facilities. You can choose a plethora of dishes from the menu that has continental, Indian, Chinese, Oriental, and local cuisines. As per your budget, the lodging can be arranged from spartan to luxury. There are lots of luxury resorts on the Everest Base Camp trail.
Travel Insurance
It is mandatory for travelers to have travel insurance. Your insurance plan must include the services of emergency helicopter rescue, medical expenses, and accidents. All insurances of staff members including of trekking guide are covered by Nepal High Trek. For your safety, it is wise to get the travel insurance.
Authentic Sherpa Villages:
On this journey, trekkers traverse through several Sherpa villages. You can see the daily life of people known across the globe as the intrepid Mt. Everest climbers! The most popular Sherpa villages on this trekking route are Lukla, Phakding, Monjo, Benkar, Namche, Tengboche, Pangboche, and Dingboche. These villages are home of lots of Sherpa people.
Vegetation Around the Khumbu valley
During the 11 Days EBC Trek in Nepal, trekkers can experience diverse landscapes and vegetation. In early phase of the trekking, trekkers experience temperate forests. As the trek goes higher, trekkers experience sub-alpine, alpine, and tundra vegetation. The diversity of vegetation means there is diversity of wildlife too. Therefore, you can have an immense experience of differing vegetation and wildlife during the trek.
Trek Difficulty
Reaching the base camp of the world’s tallest mountain is not an easy task. It requires immense physical fitness and endurance. Make sure that your body is accustomed to continuous walking for about 6 hours a day both uphill and downhill in the high altitude places. In order to prepare yourself for the trek, you must start at least a month prior to the trek. Do exercises like cycling, running, swimming, and walking. Keep yourself away from alcohol or greasy foods while preparing for the trek.
Lukla Flight
In high season, trekkers have to take the Lukla flight from Ramechhap instead of Kathmandu. Trekkers have to drive for more than 4 hours to reach the Ramechhap airport. This arrangement is created to avoid traffic and reduce the flight time to Lukla. On peak season, it is almost impossible to take all the trekkers from Kathmandu directly to Lukla. This helps to avoid the flight cancellation. The most important thing to know before the Everest Base Camp Trek in Nepal is the nature of Lukla flight. It is the flight to one of the most extreme airports of the world. Therefore, plan it out with our team of experts. If you wish to avoid the flight, you need to add 3 – 4 days extra as you can reach Phakding by using a road trip and 3 days of walking. Besides, in peak season September to November and March to May all lukla flights will be divided from Ramechhap due to a lot of trekkers and air traffic.
Can I Hire a porter or trekking guide in Lukla?
Yes, you can hire a porter or trekking guide in Lukla as well. Nepal High Trek has a huge network and we can arrange a guide or a porter from Lukla as well. All you have to do is land in Lukla and our guide or porter will receive you in the airport for a further trip. By doing this you can save the flight cost of the trekking guide who will accompany you from Kathmandu. However, it is important to get the guide from Kathmandu as the flight to Lukla is very unpredictable and it is highly dependent on weather conditions. If you need to reroute or delay the arrivals, guide will help you plan immediately.
Why Nepal High Trek for 11 Days Everest Base Camp Trek?
The Nepal High Trek is one of the most reliable and experienced trekking agencies of Nepal. The agency has trekking guides with more than two decades of experience in the field of Nepal Trekking. Moreover, we hire locals for any kinds of trekking in Nepal. For example, during Everest Base Camp Trek we hire people of the region. It enables trekkers to know the local culture as well as the chance for them to get authentic information about the landscape and people. Book the 11 Days Everest Base Camp Trek with the Nepal High Trek And Expedition and knit a momentous tale of reaching the base camp of the world’s tallest mountain Mt. Everest.
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Details Itinerary
Day 02: Flight to Lukla (35 minutes); Trek to Phakding Village (Altitude – 2660 m/74343 ft/7km ) - 3/4 hrs
We will have take early morning breakfast at hotel or get the packed breakfast as per the flight schedule. Remember that if we have to take the Lukla flight from Ramechhap, we need to start as early as 4 am in the morning. If the flight is from Kathmandu, we need to reach the airport around 5 am in the morning according to the schedule. Most of the flights to Lukla is in the morning in order to avoid the change in weather. Morning weather is considered as safe time to fly to Lukla. Once we land in Lukla after 30 to 35 minutes of flight, we will take a sip of coffee and meet our porters. All the bags will be arranged and we will start the trek. On the way, we will have to walk through various villages, small monasteries and cross at least two suspension bridges to reach Phakding. It is a small village on the bank of the Dudhkoshi River. Some trekkers trek up to Monjo according to their flight time. It takes about 3 hours to reach Phakding from Lukla. Overnight at Teahouse
Day 03: Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (Altitude:3440 m/11286 ft - 10 km) 7/8 Hours
Today is a long day of trekking. We will trek for more than 6 hours today. The trail is relatively easy to navigate. We will trek on the banks of Dudhkoshi River and cross several suspension bridges. The most iconic bridge we will cross on this section is the Twin Bridge on the foothill of Namche Bazaar. From this bridge, we will have to walk uphill for about 1.5 hours to reach Namche Bazaar. The Bazaar is the Sherpa heartland and main marketplace of upper Khumbu. Therefore, you can find plenty of eateries, resorts, guest houses, and shops in the market. This is the only place where you can use atm to withdraw money and also to do last minute shopping needed for the trek. The view of mountains like Kusum Kangaru, Kwangde, and Thamserku delights you. Interestingly, few kilometers before reaching Namche Bazaar, trekkers can get the first glimpse of Mt. Everest as well if the weather is clear. Overnight at Teahouse
Day 04: Trek from Namche Bazar to Debuche via Tengboche Monastery (Altitude: 3800 m/12467 ft/9.5 km) - 6/7 Hours
We will walk on the flat track until we reach Kyangjuma from Namche Bazaar. Along the way you can see the gorgeous view of mountains like Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Tabuche, and Amadablam. In fact, Mt. Amadablam is ever present on this section. We will have to walk downhill to Phungi Thanga and again climb uphill to reach Tengboche. After a brief visit of the monastery, we will again trek downhill for about half an hour to reach Debuche. The village is small and has few teahouses and lodges. Overnight at Teahouse
Day 05: Trek from Debuche to Dingboche (Altitude: 4220 m/13845 ft/9 km) - 5/6 Hours
After breakfast, we will continue our trek along the banks of Imja River. After climbing a ridge for about half an hour, we will enter the village of Pangboche. We will take our lunch either in Pangboche or in Somare. Pangboche is the second largest village of Sherpa people. You can observe the lifestyle of Sherpa people in this village while trekking. Somare is on the hill above the Imja River. It is a small hamlet of teahouses and restaurants. The trail after Somare is gentle uphill up to Dingboche Village. A small Stupa outside the Dingboche Village welcomes you. This is the largest and last village on this trekking trail. Overnight at Teahouse
Day 06: Acclimatization Day ( Hike to Nangkartshang Peak 5100m/ 16732 ff - 5/6Hrs
We will do our acclimatization activities on this day. It is important to do acclimatization activities to enter the zone above four thousands meter height. Therefore, on this day we will hike to the top of Nagarshan Hill. The hike takes about 4 hours in total including both ascent and descent. In the evening, you can stroll around the village. There are many eateries and local houses where you can spend quality strolling. Talk with locals and fellow trekkers! This helps to get adjusted to the high altitude! Overnight at local Sherpa Teahouse
Day 07: Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche Village (Altitude-4970 m/15977ft - 6.5 km ) 5/6 Hrs
The journey from Dingboche onwards becomes relatively harder as the altitude rises and vegetation is scarce. We will walk on the ridge overlooking Mt. Pumori, Cholatse, Tabuche, and Lobuche. After lunch in Thukla, we will have to walk uphill up to Thukla Pass. The Pass top has a memorial of those climbers who have perished while climbing Mt. Everest. The trail from Thukla Pass to Lobuche is rugged but on a gentle flat. Overnight at Teahouse
Day 08: Trek from Lobuche to Gorakshep (Altitude: 5180 m/16994 ft) (3 Hrs/4 km) Hike to EBC (Altitude: 5364 m/17598ft -3.5km) 7/8 Hours
Finally, today we will reach Everest Base Camp. We will walk through moraines and glacier to reach Gorakshep. After lunch at Gorakshep, we will hike to Everest Base Camp. It takes about 2 hours to reach the base camp. At base camp, we will spend about half an hour taking pictures and collecting memories before returning back to Gorakshep. Overnight at Teahouse
Day 09: Hike to Kalapathar Vantage point (5545 m/18192 ft -1.2km ); Trek down to Pheriche (4200 m/13779.ft - 12 lkm) 6/7 Hrs
Early in the morning, we will start the hike to Kalapathar. It takes about 1.5 hours to reach the top of the hill which is about 5545 m high. The sunrise view from the top is gorgeous. After sunrise, we will descend back to Gorakshep and have breakfast. Once breakfast is done, we will continue our trek back to Pheriche retracing the same trail. Overnight at Teahouse
Day 10: Trek from Pheriche to Namche Bazaar (Altitude: 3440 m/11286 ft - 19km) - 7/8 Hrs
We will retrace back to Namche Bazaar. You can enjoy the evening in Namche Bazaar after a successful Everest trek. In comparison to ascending the time spent in Namche Bazaar during a return trip is always exciting. A decrease in altitude helps you to breathe normally and enjoy the majestic landscape as well as the attractions of the region. Overnight at Teahouse
Day 11: Trek from Namche Bazar to Lukla (Altitude: 2860 m/9383 ft - 17 km ) 7/8 Hrs
We will retrace the same trail back to Lukla from Namche Bazaar via Monjo and Phakding. In the evening we will have a small party with the trekking crew members. Tips will be distributed among the members as this is the final night of trekking. Overnight at Teahouse
Day 12: Flight Back to Kathmandu - 35 m (Altitude: 1400 m/4593 ft)
We will take flight from Lukla to Kathmandu. The agency will treat you the farewell dinner in Nepalese cultural restaurant. We will discuss the trip events and fill out the trekking feedback forms as well reviews in various platforms. Overnight at Hotel
Day 13: Reserve Extra Day in Kathamndu
On this day, we will either have a free time or do UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITES tour. The tour is not included in the package but you can discuss with our travel planners and we will help you doing the tour. The recommended activities on this day are sightseeing of various temples, Buddhist stupas, and palaces inside the Kathmandu Valley. It is very much important to have reserve day for Everest Base Camp Trekking. There is high chance of flight cancellations due to varied nature of weather conditions. Don’t pick up the rush itinerary for Everest Base Camp Trek. It may hamper your international flight schedule. Therefore, it is important to put a day extra. Overnight at Hotel
Day 14: Final Departure
Our airport representative will take you to Tribhuvan International Airport for your flight to your home country or any other destination. Our package ends today. We will bid farewell to meet again!
Cost Includes
- All ground transportation (Including 2 times international and 2 times domestic airport pickup & drop)
- Full board meals throughout the trek (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner).
- Both-way domestic flight ticket (Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu)
- Government license holder trekking guide ( Included Accommodation, Transportation, and Insurance)
- Sagarmatha National Park Permit.
- Khumbu Rural Municipality Entrance Ticket.
- 1 Assistant guide above 6 people (Including his salary, food, accommodation & insurance.
- 11-Night tea house basis good Accommodation throughout the trek. (One private room for every two clients)
- Seasonal fresh fruit throughout the trek.
- NHTE’S Dawn jacket, sleeping bag, T-shirt, Trekking pole & duffle bag. (If required )
- An arrangement of Emergency Helicopter service will be paid by your Travel insurance company.
- Medical kit bag.
Cost Excludes
- Your high altitude emergency travel insurance.
- Hotel in Kathmandu and porter.
- All the Bar bills and personal expenses (phone call, laundry service, Wifi, battery recharge, a bottle of water, hot water, desert & shower.
- Tips for trekking crews
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