Everest Base Camp Trek

The usual Everest Base Camp Trek package offered by Base Camp Adventure covers 14 days in total, including your trip to Kathmandu, preparation process, trekking to Everest Base Camp, going back to Lukla, and your final day of leaving Nepal. These 14 days also include acclimatization days at Namche Bazaar and Dingboche. 

When you are on the Everest Base Camp Trek you will have the chance to hike to these high altitudes:

• Gorakshep: 5164 meters
• Everest Base Camp: 5,364 meters
• Kala Patthar: 5,545 meters

Kala Patthar viewpoint is the highest point that you can reach while trekking to the Everest Base Camp. It is the most popular place for watching the sunrise over Mount Everest and the surrounding Himalayan peaks. 

Mountain flight to Lukla from Kathmandu

Trekking in the Khumbu valley

Visit to Namche Bazaar, the capital of the Sherpas

Tengboche Monastery

Understanding of Sherpa culture and tradition

Walk through the Sagarmatha National Park

Beautiful rhododendron and pine forests

Hanging bridges over Himalayan rivers

Everest Base Camp

Sunrise view from Kala Patthar

Panoramic view of Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam and Pumori 

Everest Base Camp Trek is popular since travelers have a chance to explore the fabled Everest region without any special climbing abilities. The trek offers a blend of adventure, culture, nature, and personal achievement for travelers. 

You can walk in the traditional Sherpa settlements, know about the Himalayan lifestyle, Buddhist monasteries and be at the base of the world's tallest mountain. 

Yes. The trek to the Everest Base Camp does not demand any prior climbing skills or mountaineering experience. This trekking journey follows the well established paths of the mountains. But it becomes essential to be physically fit and ready to face the long hiking days, steep hills, and also the high-altitude environment. 

Base Camp Adventure specializes in offering you a safe, genuine and tailor-made Himalayan experience. We offer you experienced local guides, professional services, customized packages, small group treks, safe and secure trekking arrangements, authentic Himalayan experience along with responsible tourism. 

The professional crew will make sure that your trip to Everest is comfortable and enjoyable. 

We provide customized packages for trekking according to the traveling dates, physical fitness, duration of time available and personal preferences. From extra days for acclimatization to shorter durations of trek or adding other destinations like Gokyo Lakes and Island Peak to your schedule, all is possible. 

The Everest Base Camp Trek is moderately difficult. No technical skill is required; the difficulty lies in altitude, long walking days, rough paths and variable weather. The daily walking takes around 5-7 hours, except on some days like ascending to Everest Base Camp and Kala Patthar. 

Yes. The beginners can do the Everest Base Camp Trek if they are physically fit and well-prepared. Trekking experience is useful but not mandatory. The guides at Base Camp Adventure help you pace and progress through the trek.

A person must have:

• Cardiovascular endurance
• Strong legs
• The ability to walk a long distance
• Mental strength

Exercises such as hiking, walking, running, cycling, swimming, stair climbing, sit ups, push ups, squats etc are essential to prepare you physically. Similarly, meditation, breathing exercises, visualization etc. are key for mental preparation and also boost confidence for the trek.

There is no official age restriction. The physical fitness and health condition of people are important factors for this trek. Children and elderly people can complete this trek as long as they are healthy and well-prepared. It is recommended to consult your physician before undertaking any alpine trekking. 

Yes, there are some acclimatization days planned for:

• Namche Bazaar
• Dingboche

These days will enable you to adjust yourself slowly to the increasing mountain heights.

In case your body cannot adapt to the lower oxygen concentration at high altitudes then you may suffer from altitude sickness. These are some of the symptoms:

• Headaches
• Nausea
• Dizziness
• Loss of appetite
• Sleeplessness
• Tiredness

In order to avoid suffering from altitude sickness you need to:

• Walk slowly
• Drink plenty of water
• Eat nutritious food
• Follow acclimatization procedures
• Stay away from alcohol
• Inform your guide of any discomfort you experience

Your guide will keep an eye on you and help you in whatever way he can. Depending on your situation, it could be a matter of resting, adjusting the pace, moving to a lesser altitude, or evacuating in case of emergency. 

Everest Base Camp Trek is best to go in the spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) seasons. During spring, there will be stable weather, mild temperatures, and crystal-clear views of the magnificent Himalayan mountains. 

Similarly, the autumn season brings clear sky, moderate temperatures, excellent visibility, and dry climate conditions, which makes the trek safe, easy and memorable.

It is possible to go for the EBC trek in winter. Winter offers good visibility and less crowded trails, but the temperature is extremely cold, especially in high altitudes. Likewise, heavy snowfall can block some sections of the trail and make navigation more difficult. 

It is possible to make a monsoon trek; however, rain may interfere with the visibility and your travel schedule. Flights to and from Lukla are also frequently delayed or postponed at this time due to weather related disruptions. 

Temperature depends on altitude and the season. The low and mid elevation regions have favorable daytime trekking temperature (10-20 degrees Celcius), whereas high altitude regions like the Everest Base Camp and Kala Patthar are very cold (5 to -5 degrees Celcius).

The following items will be most needed

• Trekking boots
• Layered clothing
• Down jacket
• Sleeping bag
• Rain jacket
• Gloves
• Hat
• Sunglasses
• Water bottle
• Headlight
• Trekking poles
• First aid kit and basic medicines
• Personal hygiene items
• Backpack and a daypack 

Yes, it is possible to rent or buy different kinds of trekking gear like sleeping bags, down jackets and trekking poles etc in Kathmandu. Thamel is the ideal place to shop for your trekking essentials. 

The use of high-quality waterproof boots is advisable. Your boots need to be worn before you go on the trek to make sure that they fit well and prevent any occurrence of blisters and other discomforts while on the journey. 

Each porter will carry the luggage of two trekkers with a total weight capacity of around 20-25 kg. Hence, each trekker must ensure that their duffel bag weighs only around 10-12 kg. 

Your day pack must comprise your water bottle, snacks, rain jacket, extra clothes, gloves, sunglasses, sunscreen lotion, camera, medicines, passport, money, and other essential personal belongings. 

Base Camp Adventure offers:

• Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu
• Teahouse/Guest House accommodation on the trek

Teahouses provide basic but comfortable lodging including beds, toilets, eating areas and shared facilities at most places. Higher elevation regions have more basic accommodations because of the remote mountainous locations. 

On the trek, you get three meals a day:

• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner

Teahouses provide various types of food like:

• Dal Bhat (rice, lentil, and vegetables)
• Noodles
• Pasta
• Soup
• Tibetan cuisine
• Basic Continental food

Proper nutrition meals help maintain energy on trekking days. 

There will be an electricity supply at most of the teahouses along the trekking trail. The availability of charging facilities may be reduced at high altitudes. Charging usually requires an extra payment of USD 2-10 per device per charge depending on the altitude and location of a teahouse. 

It is also recommended to carry a power bank as a backup especially for the higher sections of the trek. 

Yes, there is internet available in most of the teahouses during the Everest Base Camp Trek especially in the lower and mid altitude villages through Everest Link. 

However, the internet is usually provided on a chargeable basis and its speed depends on location and weather conditions. As you climb further, the connection becomes slow and unreliable. 

Certainly, there are a lot of vegetarian food options available during the Everest Base Camp trek. You will get dal bhat (rice, lentil soup, and vegetables), noodle soup with vegetables, fried rice, soups, pasta, potatoes, pancakes and porridge. 

If you prefer other food choices such as vegan or gluten free or if you have any food allergies, then let us know in advance. 

Yes. Drinking water is available throughout the trek. Your water bottles can be refilled either by purchasing boiled water from the tea house or by using purified water through the use of a water filter or water purification drops/tablets. 

It is recommended that you always have a water bottle handy so that you do not have to use bottled water that causes plastic pollution.

Yes. You can get hot showers at most of the teahouses along the trail for a fee (USD 2-7). Availability can depend on the popularity of the village, altitude and location of a teahouse and climatic conditions.

Yes, each teahouse has toilets which become more primitive as you trek up high elevation. While Western flush toilets are found in some popular and established teahouses, there will usually be basic squat toilets at upper zones. There are also public toilets in some villages on the trekking trail. 

There can be private rooms available in teahouses at low and mid elevations. However, the availability decreases once you ascend the higher altitude zones and during the peak trekking season, shared twin rooms are the norm. 

Permits are mandatory, they are:

• Sagarmatha National Park Entry Permit
• Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality Entry Permit

Base Camp Adventure will handle all the paperwork and arrange the permits required for the trek.

Yes. Base Camp Adventure provides an English speaking government-licensed trekking guide along with porter services to carry your luggage (one porter for two trekkers). 

The weather is the key factor that determines the Lukla flight schedules. In case of a delay in flights, it gets rescheduled to the next available one. So it is necessary to have flexibility in your travel schedule. 

If required we can also assist in arranging a helicopter flight as an alternative, subject to availability. But any additional cost for the helicopter service must be borne by you. 

Yes. Almost all foreigners traveling to Nepal require a visa for the purpose of entering Nepal. You can apply for their visa upon arriving at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu depending on eligibility.

The necessary documents required for obtaining a visa include a valid passport, duly filled visa application form, passport-size photos and the relevant visa fees.  

A passport should be valid for a period of at least six months from the time you enter Nepal. In addition, there should be adequate space in your passport for visa stickers and any other immigration procedures. We advise you to carry print-outs as well as scanned versions of your passport and other travel documents. 

Yes. The Everest Base Camp Trek needs travel insurance that will provide coverage for

• High altitude trekking
• Medical expense incurred
• Emergency evacuation
• Helicopter rescue
• Trip cancellation
• Delay or loss of baggage

It is recommended that you carry your travel insurance document in both printed and digital form. 

A non-refundable deposit of 30% of the total cost needs to be paid while making the booking for the trek with us. The rest of the amount could be paid once you arrive in Kathmandu.

Payment could be done via:

• Bank transfer
• Credit card
• Debit card
• Cash
• Other secure online payment methods 

In case you have to cancel your Everest Base Camp Trek package, you have to inform us through email. Cancellation fee will be applicable depending on the time of cancellation. 

If you cancel after making the booking, there is 30% cancellation fee applicable and the deposit is non-refundable. In case you cancel 7 days prior to the trip, the deposit will not be refunded. No refund policy applies for unused services or early departure if cancellation is done after the trip starts. 

You can contact us through the website, email and phone. You will be able to book your trek after confirming your availability, providing the required details and making the deposit payment. 

Yes. Base Camp Adventure provides private Everest Base Camp Trek packages to solo travelers, couples or families/groups. You can enjoy the trip based on your fitness, experience, preferences, schedule and budget. 

It is advisable to book at least a few months ahead particularly during the peak seasons of spring and autumn when flights, hotels and permits may not be available and hard to arrange. 

Yes. The weather conditions, flight delays, trail conditions, health issues or any other unexpected situation might need the itinerary to be modified accordingly. 

Yes. The trek to Everest Base Camp is among the safest Himalayan journeys that can be undertaken if done with appropriate acclimatization and with proper preparations and guidance. 

Base Camp Adventure cares for your safety and ensures it through professional guides, first aid kits, effective communication systems and well planned itineraries.

We care about your safety the most. We have government licensed guides, enough acclimatization days, first aid medical kits, health check-ups, emergency communication facilities and even assistance for the arrangement of a helicopter evacuation when needed. 

Use of supplemental oxygen is not usually needed on the Everest Base Camp Trek. But in case of a severe altitude sickness, use of emergency oxygen and helicopter evacuation can be arranged.

The guide will instantly evaluate the situation and offer first aid in case of need. Depending on the severity of the condition, you will rest, go down to a low altitude, seek help from the nearest health center or be evacuated by helicopter. 

Yes, you can have the mobile network signal at several locations in the Everest region via NTC (Nepal Telecom)  and NCELL service providers. But the coverage becomes limited and the connection may be weak or unreliable at the higher elevation points. NTC generally has better coverage than Ncell in the Everest region. 

Yes. It is possible for you to communicate with your family and friends through your mobile network or Wi-Fi. An internet connection is usually available in many tea houses on the route to Everest Base Camp.

However, you might not always get to stay in touch because of limited connectivity at high altitudes.