Everest Base Camp Trek in Nepal is a legendary and remarkable adventure walking journey in the world. It is the wilderness thrill experience at an abode of the world’s tallest peak Mt. Everest. Relish the incredible mountain sanctuary in 2022. Witness the intrepid Sherpa people in their own courtyard. Moreover, step on the foothill of Mt. Everest Base Camp.
Thousands of trekkers’ high-priority bucket lists of things to do includes a hike to Everest Base Camp. After 1953 the trial became a worldwide phenomenon. If you are looking for Himalayan treats on your vacation, look no further than the Everest Base Camp. It is undoubtedly the most astonishing adventure to do once in a lifetime.
The 12 Days Everest Base Camp Trek Trail is not an ordinary walking route and it is a legend in itself. Nowhere in the world will you find the Himalayan sanctuary like in this region. Trekkers surely get the chance to knit together splendid mountain stories.
Throughout the trekking, trekkers keep on getting outstanding scenery and iconic moments. Be it the trailhead or be it the final destination. Everest Base Camp Trekking never fails to hook trekkers with its grandeur and beauty. Walking begins from Lukla. A joyous flight to Lukla is an adventure of a different blend. A short runway, narrow valley to navigate and incredible landscape make the entire flight a marvelous experience.
Three distinct forest types make it diverse too. The start of the journey is at the temperate forest belt, the middle phase is at alpine, and finally the tundra vegetation. Diverse vegetation is home to diverse wildlife too. Therefore, Everest Base Camp Hike is more than just a mountain thrill. The trail passes by numerous Sherpa hamlets, towns, rivers, and moraines.
In every hour of a journey the surrounding landscape and scenery change. It is rare for any trekking route other than those in Nepal. Khumbu region of Nepal is particularly outstanding for its diverse walking experience in terms of attractions. The Buddist Chorten, Monasteries, Manes, and prayer flags endow the spiritual boost to the journey. Moreover, an entire region of Everest seems like a mythical as well as a mystical place.
Do not miss to visit the Kalapathar viewpoint (5545m) and it’s one of the supreme spots throughout the trek. Where you can observe mount Everest too near and discover the popular mountains like Pumori, Nuptse, Amadablam, Khumbu Glacier, Khumbu Icefall, Khumbtse, Thamserku, Labuche Peak, Mera peak with an amusing view of the Himalayas.
Moreover, The Classical Everest Trekking trailhead is Jiri. However, the opening of Tenzing Hillary Airport in Lukla revolutionized the entire trekking scenery of the Everest region. The journey begins from Lukla and it’s the major gateway of the Everest trekking region. After two days of trekking, trekkers reach the magnificent Namche Bazaar. It is one of the highest altitude towns in the world. The second day of the journey provides the first sight of Mt. Everest. It is from a few meters before reaching the Namche Bazaar. The place is where trekkers do the first acclimatization activities and the second acclimatization at Dingboche village.
Trekkers follow the trail passing by Tengboche, Dingboche, Lobuche, and Gorakshep to reach the Everest Base Camp. Route up to Dingboche is relatively easier and has lots of greenery. However, the trail beyond Thukla Pass is through moraines and dried glaciers. The Everest Base Camp Trekking trail combined the most popular treks like Everest Three Pass Trek, Gokyo Lake Trek, Island Peak Climbing, Labuche Peak Climbing, and more unknown treks too.
Acclimatization during Everest Base Camp Trek (EBC) is a high priority. It is better to ascend gradually rather than speed the trek. The biggest secret of successful high-altitude trekking is drinking plenty of water and proper acclimatization. So, what is proper acclimatization? It is very simple. Hike to higher altitudes and rest at lower altitudes.
The first acclimatization is at Namche Bazaar surrounding. Trekkers trek to Everest View Hotel or Khumjung Village and return back to Namche for overnight sleep. During this acclimatization hiking, trekkers get outstanding visual treats in the form of mountains. Major delicacies are Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Lobuche, Cholatse, Amadablam, Thamserku, etc. The second acclimatization is at Dingboche Village. Trekkers either trek to the top of Nagarshan hill or trek to Chhukung Valley. Both of these places offer breathtaking scenery. On top of that, these hikes help trekkers to adjust themselves in thin air.
The lowest altitude on this journey is Kathmandu (1300 m) and the highest altitude is Kalapathar (5545 m). Everest Base Camp is at an altitude of 5364 m. Overall the journey is definitely high-altitude walking. Therefore, proper travel insurance is needed which covers helicopter rescue, medical charges, and emergency situations.
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After a wonderful stop with free days at Namche in morning walk leads to the nice winding path through rhododendron and pine tree forest with views of Amadablam, Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Thamserku, and Kwangde peak.
After a few short ups walk descends to Imjatse River at Phung Tenga, for lunch and then the afternoon walk leads to a climb of a few hours into the pristine forest to reach Tengboche Monastery. Tengboche Monastery is located on a small plateau with wonderful views of Amadablam, Kangtenga, Thamserku, Kwangde, and Mt. Everest. A holy spot as the head lama (Rinpoche) resides in this famous monastery, where mountain expedition climbers receive a blessing from a high priest (Rinpoche) for a successful and safe climb.
Morning with eye-catching views of mountains, our journey starts with a long descend through beautiful birch-rhododendron and pines forest, and then crossing a bridge over Imja Khola. From here tree lines stop for short bushes of juniper and dwarf rhododendron bushes (azalea), after the bridge, a slow climb brings you at Pangboche, this is the last permanent village further up are temporary settlements to cater to the needs of travelers with fine cozy lodges.
The walk leads slowly into exposed areas of windswept landscapes with grand close views of Mt. Amadablam with gradual up and crossing the last small bridge reaches you at Dingboche for another town night stops. Dingboche is located on scenic Imjatse valley a summer grazing area for yaks, at present with many good lodges with the great panorama of mountains with views of Island peak, Lhotse-Nuptse, and North Face of Amadablam.
After Dingboche, climb uphill for an hour then a nice good walk to Thugla ( Dugla) on the midway of Pheriche-Dingboche and Lobuche, with views of Taboche, Cholatse, Lobuche, Pumori, Amadablam. Thukla is a popular lunch spot for people heading up the hill to Everest base camp, after a lunch break an hour’s climb to a ridge known as Thug-la pass festooned with many memorials of unfortunate climbers, who died on Everest-Lhotse-Pumori expeditions.
From this lovely spot, an hour more of pleasant walk brings you at Lobuche on route Everest base camp.
Morning walk leads on the gradual trail with a few short steps up gaining high altitude with superb views of Mt. Pumori, Lingerie, Khumbutse, and Mt. Everest. After a few hours of scenic trekking reaching at Gorakshep after walking past moraine and glaciers, Gorakshep with a few nice lodges for an overnight stop, this isolated spot located beneath Kalapathar Hill and Pumori peak on route Everest base camp. Gorakshep was the earlier and original base camp in the 1950s to 1970s, from here our journey continues walking over moraines and glaciers trail to reach our main highlight of the adventure at Everest base camp.
Everest Base Camp is located beneath massive Khumbu Ice Falls and glaciers, this super spot with immense views can be crowded during peak expedition season around April and May months, here enjoy surrounding views with Mt. Everest hidden behind high peaks of Lho-la and Nuptse. On reaching our destination and highlight return back to Gorakshep for last overnight stop around high and beautiful Khumbu Valley
Starting early morning to reach Kalapathar with the steep climb for a few hours, on reaching the top of the black rocky ridge, enjoy super panorama views of giant peaks including Mt. Everest at close distance, on top of Kalapathar highest point of the adventure at 5,545 m / 18,192 ft.
After a fantastic time on top of the scenic Kalapathar, return walk downhill to Gorakshep and then continue trek to reach Pheriche valley for an overnight stop, walk leads on the same trail to Thugla, after crossing a small bridge then down to Pheriche windy valley. A nice walk of a few hours to reach at the end of the valley at Pheriche for an overnight stop, this windy spot has many good lodges with HRA (Himalayan Rescue Association) medical post.
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05-August-2022 | 14 Days | Available | USD 1299 Only Per Person | |
05/09/2022 | 12 | Available | USD 1299 Per Person | |
05/10/2022 | 12 | Available | USD 1299 Per Person | |
05/11/2022 | 12 | Available | USD 1299 Per Person |
I have done 3 treks with Anjan and Nepal High Trek & Expedition Langtang gosainkund Trek, Everest Base Camp Trek and Island peak climbing and Annapurna circuit Trekking 5 years before in Nepal. That’s was wonderful and lifetime trip in my life. Due to weather conditions, we had to change our plans and return to Besi chair and then do the Annapurna Base Camp with a few extra places along the way. My guide was Anjan and he was so helpful. When our itinerary had to change he was helpful, suggested other options and did what he could to make the best of a situation beyond all human control. Anjan is very proud of his country and willing to share all his knowledge and experience with his clients. Nepal High Trek & Expedition is trustworthy, takes all responsibility and all problems The staff at Nepal High Trek are very helpful and willing to help you with any information or anything else you may need. I would highly recommend this agency as they are professional, competent and helpful! I will definitely be back and trekking with them in the future.
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In 2010, my son, husband and I did the Langtang Valley Trek with Anjan as our amazing guide. His knowledge of the area was extensive, including walking expectations, weather and terrain conditions, and the best places to stop, rest, eat and sleep. So much so, that other Trekkers called on his advice despite having their own guides. He was a very acknowledges an expert mountain guide. On the trek, Anjan was nurturing, fun and extremely amicable with everyone. He had a very endearing personality, and over the two-week trek, he became a member of our family. I highly recommend Anjan to anybody considering undertaking any trek in Nepal.