Everest Base Camp Trek

EVEREST BASE CAMP TREK OVERVIEW:

Probably the best trekking in the world, Everest Base Camp Trek is an adventurous trekking route in the Everest Himalayan region of Nepal. With the elevation ranging from Lukla (2800 m) to Kalapathar (5555m) above sea level, the EBC trek is graded with a difficult and strenuous journey. The Mount Everest hiking trail lies in the Sagarmatha National Park listed in the World Heritage Site by UNESCO. This hiking trip to the base camp of the world’s highest mountain peak is a must include vacation trip on any adventure seeker's bucket list.

A flight to the world’s most thrilling high altitude Tenzing Hillary Airstrip of Lukla offers an amazing view of the towering snowclad mountain peaks of Nepal. Mount Everest Base Camp trekking trail offers scenic views of some of the world’s most beautiful mountain peaks like Mt. Everest (8848m), Lhotse, Lhotse Shar, Makalu, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Kangtega, and other lesser peaks. With diverse geographical features, Sagarmatha National Park comprises glaciers, glacial lakes, snow-fed rivers, diverse vegetation, and wildlife. The lower region of the region is dotted with rhododendron, pine, birch, and juniper. Some major wildlife species in the National Park are Snow Leopard, Red Panda, Blue Sheep (Himalayan Thar), Jharal, Himalayan Pika, Tibetan Snowcock, Impeyan Monal, and so on. 

Culturally, the EBC trekking trips offer travelers a chance to witness the high-altitude lifestyle of the Sherpa community. The settlements in the region are a mixture of traditional and modern lifestyles. Monasteries like Tengboche and Pangboche are still preserving the Himalayan Buddhist culture alive. The people of the region are known for their warm hospitality and welcoming nature. Apart from that Stupas, Chhortens, Mani walls, Prayer wheels, prayer flags, and traditional houses are common encounters during the Everest Base Camp hiking route. The accommodation is lodge and teahouse based and the food and commodities are transported using Helicopters, Yaks, and Porters from the lower region

Vertex Holidays’ custom-designed Mount Everest Trekking package itinerary includes all the major highlights of the Everest region. It is designed to serve the tourists seeking for a once in a lifetime hiking trip in the mountains at an affordable cost. Considering the risks of Acute Mountain Sickness, climate change, avalanches, or other extreme weather conditions, our recommendation for the EBC trekking trip is during the best time of the year i.e. April - June, and September - December. As during these times, the sky is mostly clear and sunny, trekkers and hikers from all over the world take this amazing mountain holiday trip. For we are dedicated to providing sustainable tourism services, we ensure you with the quality and hygiene of our trip packages. For more information regarding planning, preparations, maps, equipment checklist for the Everest Base Camp trek, feel free to contact Vertex Holiday.

Everest Base Camp Trekking Information:

Everest base camp trekking, an adventure in the heart of the world’s highest peaks, and the famous world over. Great fascinating adventure destinations in all the Himalaya region, attract thousands of trekkers and adventurers in the best time of the year.

Everest base camp, also a base for world’s 4th Mt. Lhotse where climb leads on the same route till South Col. Mt. Everest with revised height has gained slightly high at 8,848.86 meters and 29,031.69 feet.

The new heights were declared and agreed upon by China and Nepal at a virtual ceremony.

Mt. Everest stands between Nepal and Tibet / China, the south belongs to Nepal, with North Face on the Tibetan side. The most popular among all trekkers and adventure visiting the southern side of Mt. Everest in Nepal.

As the high Khumbu region of Everest from the Nepalese side offers more picturesque scenery. Where trekkers can find the comfort of nice lodges of various standards from budget to luxury class.

From Nepal around scenic Khumbu on Everest base camp trekking offers a wide range of facilities, besides its beautiful landscapes.

There are villages and settlements from Lukla onwards to Gorakshep, on route Everest base camp. Travelers can rejoice enjoying relaxing sojourn at warm cozy lodges with traditional hospitality of local Sherpa, the highlanders of Everest. 

On this Everest base camp trekking, not only for the views of high snow-capped peaks but to experience local culture.

The villages and trails are festooned with impressive Buddhist monuments and prayer symbols, which makes the walk more interesting. Visiting one lovely area to exciting nice villages with time for a tour of monasteries, enriched with ancient religious artifacts.

Everest Base Camp, allows visitors to enjoy various aspects from the grand scenery of the world's highest peaks, and indigenous Sherpa cultures. Enjoy a dramatic and scenic walk to base camp facing stupendous scenery similar to arctic landscapes of snow, ice, and glaciers. From base camp a steep climb for a few hours to the top of rocky Kalapathar Hill at 5,365 m high. Where one can enjoy mind-boggling close looks of Mt. Everest, standing in front of a towering Mt. Pumori.

After an overwhelming experience at Everest base camp and climb on the highest point of the trek at Kalapathar. The return journey to Namche and then ending the walk at Lukla town for the last overnight stop.

The next morning, after early breakfast, walk to Tenzing & Hillary airport for an exciting short flight back to Kathmandu. 

The scenic, cultural and adventurous trekking trail to Everest Base Camp:

Flying into Lukla from Kathmandu, a busy Sherpa town at 2,840 m high, the door to Everest base camp. As well as for various adventure destinations, from Lukla walk starts on a nice pleasant winding path to Phakding or beyond. Located at 2,640 m popular overnight stops, offers many good lodges for travelers from budget to luxury comfort.

From Phakding till mid-day till lunch a nice trail to enjoy morning walks, then reach Sagarmatha National Park entrance point.

Lunch stop normally at Jorsalle the last village before Namche Bazaar, an afternoon walk on Dudh-Kosi River bed. As the walk progresses crossing a high bridge, the climb begins for a few hours to Namche Bazaar.

A large village, a size of a small town provides various facilities for trekkers, and as well for Khumbu villagers. The name was tagged as Namche Bazaar due to the busy Saturday market held once a week.

 An interesting bazaar flooded by buyers from all around Khumbu villages, an opportunity to observe Sherpa's local traditional culture.   

Namche Bazaar, an ideal spot, and perfect altitude to spend an extra day for acclimatization at 3,440 m high.

After Namche Bazaar, the adventure leads on a winding scenic trail facing grand views of Kongde, Tharmasarku, and Kantega. Includes views of Everest and the majestic looking peak of Ama Dablam, as walk progress uphill from lunch stop at Phungitenga. A climb of 2 hours reaches you at the panoramic top at Tengboche and the monastery.  

Tengboche monastery at 3, 867 m, offers a stunning panorama of Everest, Lhotse, and Nuptse with Ama Dablam at close distance.

At Tengboche with time for an impressive tour of the monastery interior and enjoy a serene aura of monks with religious activities.

Tengboche Monastery is also famous for a colorful festival called Mani-Rimdu, held in October / November as per the Buddhist Lunar calendar.

The next morning facing a spectacular vista of the surrounding snow mountain range, a great contrast with white peaks against a green forest.

From Tengboche down and up to Pangboche, the last permanent settlement, and village on the trail to Everest base camp.

Walk on a high path within a windswept country, the route leads east at Dingboche a lovely settlement, situated on scenic Imjatse valley. 

Dingboche, a great picturesque place for extra days to spend at 3,345 m high, underneath towering Ama Dablam. The views stretch towards Island peak with Nuptse, Lhotse as far to Makalu in the far-east direction.  

Spending two overnights at Dingboche, the adventure leads closer towards Everest base camp, where walk leads on a high trail. After a wonderful walks from Dingboche with a short steep climb from Thugla, reaching at Lobuche for overnight halt. Lobuche at 4,980 m, facing views of Nuptse and Lobuche peaks, a nice small settlement with some good lodges.

Start the long walk to Everest base camp 5,364 m from Lobuche, heading up through rocky boulders above the Khumbu glacier.

 Reaching a flat glacial field at Gorakshep, a settlement with few lodges. Located at the bottom of Mt. Pumori and a rocky hill of Kalapathar, the right place for a refreshing stop. Continue walk heading east for a few hours to Everest base camp from Gorakshep, starts on a level path.

As trek progress heading over rocky winding trail then reaching the main highlight at Everest base camp. Enjoy the stupendous, dramatic scenery at the base camp overlooking the tip of Everest with close views of Lhotse and Nuptse peaks. After an exciting moment at the base camp return to Gorakshep for an overnight stop, after an interesting walk to base camp.

Before heading back to Lukla, rise early morning for another adventure a climb to the top of Kalapathar Hill. This will be the highest point of the journey at 5,365 m, rewarding an incredible panorama of giant peaks.

 Includes view of Mt. Everest at closest distance, with Mt. Pumori ahead, after a most fascinating experience down to Gorakshep.

Completing and achieving all major highlights, return journey to Lukla, for a sweeping scenic flight to Kathmandu.

The Main Highlights of Everest Base Camp Trekking:

Breathtaking views from the air, facing awesome scenery of dramatic country landscapes.

Enjoy the wide panorama of Himalayan peaks with Mt. Everest on exciting 35 minutes flights both ways.

Landing at the world’s most amazing and unique airstrip at Lukla Tenzing & Hillary Airport.

From start to the end of trekking where snow-white peaks follow you.

Within Sagarmatha National Park, treasures rare species of exotic flora and fauna.

Immerse within local immense age-old cultures, walking around nice traditional villages festooned with Buddhist colorful monuments.

At famous Namche Bazaar the Sherpa capital of Khumbu, a lovely place in the backdrop of high snow peaks.

Adventure in the heart of Khumbu world’s renowned Everest base camp, within close to tumbling boulders of Khumbu Ice-Falls.

Exciting climb on the highest point of adventure on top Kalapathar, facing the closest look of Mt. Everest and lofty shaped Mt. Pumori.

Necessary equipment for the trek:

As suggested and provided on booking with Vertex Holidays, long list of personal clothing as per season-wise. Normally down Jackets and Sleeping bags are issued by the company, depending upon trip cost if it’s added. Besides, personal clothing, water bottles, torch as well crampons, and ski pole as options. Good trekking boots, snow-gaiters, and sunglasses, snow goggles, headwear for sun and cold weather.

Moderate size backpacks, to keep necessary items for the day, as well waterproof gears.

Food and accommodation in the Everest region:

Food and Accommodation are one of the best that one can find on this type of adventurous trekking on Everest base camp.

From Lukla onwards till Namche Bazaar, where trekkers can enjoy various options from the simple budget, standard to luxury class lodge accommodation and best foods.

From Tengboche onwards, all room accommodation is nice and simple with the large warm dining hall. In high season single supplement in rooms are hard to find, needs to book well in advance. Most rooms with non-attached bathrooms and toilets. All need to share common toilets and bathrooms.

As for food, nearly all lodges on overnight stop as well on lunch stops provides an excellent food menu to enjoy delicious meals.

Lukla to Tengboche some lodge restaurants provide fresh bakeries also, where one can have a delightful time.

Meals served in all lodges from continental, Indian, Chinese, and Nepalese meals, snacks. Some lodges also provide Mexican, Italian, Japanese, and Korean food also.

Permits and TIMS card for Everest base camp Trekking:

Trekking Permits is very necessary all around Nepal Himalaya, as for Everest region, where village community charges the entry fee.

Where Vertex Holiday guides will do the necessary formalities, TIMS which Trekking Information Management System applies to another region not for Everest area. Before leaving Lukla town, where one has to pay a certain amount to enter high Khumbu around the Everest region.

The other permit required is Sagarmatha National Park, where you will enter on second day as you walk past Monjo village where National Park is located. Your guide will buy the park entrance fee at the entry point before heading towards Namche Bazaar onwards.

Why choose Everest Base camp trek:

For a number of reasons, and depending upon one interest as this trek takes you to an amazing scenic country. Where one enjoys the adventure of a lifetime experience, besides wonderful scenery on daily walks.

On this walk visiting lovely traditional villages adorned with the age-old culture of Buddhism religion, with time to visit impressive monasteries, and walking around prayer monuments of interesting Mani, stupa, and spinning wheels. As you pass through villagers greeted by a friendly with bright smiles, at every lodge you will be in the comfort of the warm hospitality of Sherpa.

Besides views of majestic peaks and fascinating culture, walking into the lovely forest, in springtime the hills are alive with wild-flower especially the rhododendron, the national flower of Nepal.

Apart from mentioning the highlight of the trek, joining on this adventure testing your ability and taking the challenge of a lifetime, in the end, you feel in high spirits trekking around the scenic high altitude country of Khumbu.

Everest base camp Trekking Challenges:

Depending upon one physical fitness and medical background, actually, the trekking is not that hard and tough, except rising of altitude.

Taking slow and steady, taking much rest in between will overcome the challenges, the other challenge is walking at a high altitude with short breathe. But once you stop and rest for a while with time to enjoy surrounding views, you feel all right. Taking a slow stride all the way to overnight stops, and sleeping well, and choosing the right types of food, and drinking enough fluid will support you to challenge the high altitude walks to Everest base camp.

Travel Insurance for Everest Base camp Trek:

It is very important that one must buy travel and medical insurance for one safety and precaution. An unfortunate thing can take place anywhere, such as bad sudden weather, even in the best time of the seasons.

Where Himalayan weather can be unpredictable sometimes, can get snowed with deep snow. Where the guide might have to re-route towards other destinations, as well in case of road blocks due to landslides and avalanches.

Sometimes the flight to Lukla from Kathmandu or vice versa can get delayed or lead to cancellation due to unfavorable weather conditions. In this case Vertex Holidays might have to re-route the trek to other Himalayan destinations or use helicopter service if required. This is where your travel insurance will recover extra expenses. As well if one gets very sick due to high altitude or other cause. In serious medical conditions, one needs immediate evacuation by the fastest means of transport like Helicopter Service to bring the victim to the nearest good hospitals or at Kathmandu. In this situation, your medical insurance will support with extra expenses that occurred. We suggest that all trekkers joining for the adventure must obtain medical / travel insurance for necessary accidents and unfortunate events should cover transportation by all means of transportation including Helicopter service.

Fitness for Everest base camp trek:

Where ever you trek in Nepal Himalaya, it leads to steep climb and downhills, with few gradual sections. All trekkers need to be fit and strong and healthy in good physical shape as well as medically.

Before or after booking and as well departure for Nepal, one needs daily exercise for an hour. Like walking, jogging, aerobic or Jumba as well climbing up and down the steps. Checking with your family doctor regarding the fitness required for Everest base camp adventure.

The walk is normal, a long one takes it slow and steady, however good physical fitness will be an advantage to enjoy the walk and the scenery.