There is no official age limit for trekking in the Himalayas as long as our participants are healthy and mentally committed to complete the adventure. We are experienced in operating treks for families with kids as young as 9 years old and elderly trekkers in their 80s. This is a moderate trek with a well acclimatized and carefully crafted itinerary. We advise our trekkers to have good physical fitness, exercise regularly, have positive attitude and strong determination in addition to having an excellent health for a successful Himalayan trek.
Everest Base Camp Trek
- Group size: 1-20
- Destination: Nepal
- Max-Altitude: None
- Fitness level: High
- Trip Start: Kathmandu
- Trip End: Kathmandu
- Starts at: $ 2450
Everest Base Camp Trek
- 14 days
- High
- None Meters
- Pax. 1-20
Trip Overview
The Everest Base Camp trek leads to the world’s most dramatic, majestic, and picturesque in the Himalayas. It is one of the most renowned treks of Nepal that takes to the base of the world’s highest peak, Mt. Everest. Trek through the alpine region on remote ridges, experience true wilderness, explore Everest Base Camp, climb Kala Patthar- one of the best vantage points of Khumbu valley, and enjoy the best sunrise view over majestic peaks are some major highlights of Everest Base Camp trek.
Highlights
• Kalapatthar (5,550m): Literally translating to ‘Black Rock’, the viewpoint offers an unobstructed and the best view of the entire range of peaks consisting: Pumori (7,161m), Lingtren, Everest (8,848m), Nuptse (7,861m), Amadablam (6,812m), Khantega, Taboche peaks, to name a few and the Khumbu glacier and Icefall – the largest in Nepal.
• A sense of accomplishment of reaching the Everest Base Camp (5,364m) and experiencing first-hand a few of the obstructions in climbing Everest, notably the Khumbu Icefall
• Exploration of local culture, places of attractions (museums, monasteries among others) and experiencing the local lifestyle of the Sherpas at tpical villages like Khumjung, Namche, and Dingboche.
Meals
Full board on Trek & Breakfast in Kathmandu
Accommodation
2 nights accommodation in Three-star Hotel in Kathmandu & Standard teahouses on trek
Itinerary
we are delighted to provide an airport pickup service as an innovative customer offering,
so our chauffeur will assist you with baggage & escort you to your Hotel. He will also
help you with the check-in. Later in the evening, we will be hosting a welcome dinner
Highlights: Music, Cultural dance, the lively Thamel, one-stop shop for backpackers,
clubs & pubs, an array of restaurants.
Accommodation: Kathmandu 4 star hotel.
Elevation: 1,400 metres (4,600 feet)
Airport transfer: 10 minutes drive
Flight Kathmandu to Lukla: 30 minutes
Trek Lukla to Phakding: 3 - 4 hours, Elevation: 2,610 m
Accommodation: Basic Teahouse.
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Difficulty: Easy.
Highlights: enthralling flight to Lukla, old Gumela/Rimishung Monastery, prayer flags,
Buddhist shrines, prayer flags & traditional Sherpa peoples.
Walking Hours: 5-6 hours
Difficulty: Moderate.
Accommodation: Basic Teahouse.
Elevation: 3,440 m
Topography: Uphill ascends, Stones steps, Steep Inclines
Highlights: Suspension bridge, Dudh Koshi river, Yak herds, Traditional food Tsampa,
Prayer wheels
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Walking Hours: 3
Difficulty: Easy
Accommodation: Basic Teahouse.
Elevation: 3962m
Topography: Grassy, Flat tracks
Highlights: Nauche Monastery, Sagarmatha National Park, Sherpa Culture Museum,
Khumjung Edmund Hillary School, views- Everest, Lhotse, Lhotse Shar, Lobuche Peak
and Ama Dablam.
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Walking Hours: 5
Difficulty: Moderate.
Accommodation: Basic Teahouse.
Elevation: 3,860 m
Topography: Steep inclines, short descends
Highlights: Tengboche monastery, magnificent panoramic views from Tengboche
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Walking Hours: 5
Difficulty: Moderate.
Accommodation: Basic Teahouse.
Elevation: 4360m
Topography: Stone steps, Uphill tracks
Highlights: Pangboche Gompa, beyul (hidden valleys of Himalaya), Imja Khola, mani
walls,
views-Lhotse, Island Peak, Ama Dablam, Kangtega, Thamserku
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Walking Hours: 4
Difficulty: Moderate
Accommodation: Basic Teahouse.
Elevation: 4410m
Topography: Stone steps, Rocky, steep inclines
Highlights: Imja valley, Amphu Lapcha, Makalu Barun National park, Views-Lhotse, Thamserku, Kantega, Ama Dablam, Makalu, Cholatse, and Island Peak
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Walking Hours: 5
Difficulty: Moderate to difficult
Accommodation: Basic Teahouse.
Elevation: 4940m
Topography: Stone steps, Rocky, steep inclines
Highlights: Buddhist chortens, rare Dwarf Snow Rhododendron, Shrubby Horsetail, sherpa settlements
views- Pokalde, Taboche, Khumbu Icefall and Pumori
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Walking Hours: 8
Difficulty: Difficult/strenuous
Accommodation: Basic Teahouse.
Elevation: 5300m at base camp & 5170m at Gorak Shep
Topography: Uphill climbs, Flat trails, Steep Inclines
Highlights: Base camp, sunset views from Gorak Shep, Kala Patthar, views- Everest,
Nuptse, Changtse
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Walking Hours: 7
Difficulty: strenuous
Accommodation: Basic Teahouse.
Elevation: 5545m at Kala Patthar & 4270m at Pheriche
Topography: Rocky climb, Steep Inclines
Highlights: Base camp, sunrise Kala Patthar, views- Everest, Nuptse, Changtse
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Walking Hours: 7
Difficulty: Easy to difficult.
Accommodation: Basic Teahouse.
Elevation :3440m
Topography: Grasslands, rocky trails
Highlights: Sherpa town, local Souvenirs
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Walking Hours: 7
Difficulty: moderate
Accommodation: Basic Teahouse.
Elevation: 2840m
Topography: downhill descends, walk by river banks
Highlights: Khumbu region, thick forests, species of birds, mountain views
Views- Everest, Nuptse, Changtse
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Walking Hours: No walking hours
Difficulty: easy
Accommodation: 4-star Hotel
Elevation: 1400m
Highlights: Bird's eye view of forested lands, hills, breathtaking flight
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today as per your flight schedule, our chauffeur will take you to the airport from this amazing country, Nepal.
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What is Included?
✅ Airport pick-up and drop
✅ Fight tickets of Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu
✅ 11 nights of accommodation in Local Tea Houses during the trek (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included)
✅ Trekking permit and Everest Conservation Area Permit for the trek
✅ Licensed English-speaking trekking guide for the entire trip (Trained in First-Aid and Emergency Evacuation)
✅ One porter for every two clients (13 Kg luggage per person)
What is Excluded?
❌ Nepal Visa and International air-tickets
❌ Travel Insurance - must cover helicopter evacuation, medical expenses, and Trip Cancellation charges (Compulsory)
❌ Meals in Kathmandu except for breakfast and farewell dinner
❌ Extra meals, extra porterage service (if you need), Wi-Fi, charging of your electronic devices, etc.
❌ Tips to your guide, porters, driver and other field staff as a token of appreciation
❌ Any other expenses or charges not mentioned in the “Trip Includes” list
Additional Information
Is This Trip Suitable For You?
- Everest Base Camp Trek is a moderate to difficult trek. If you are reasonably healthy, can climb stairs and you have no trouble walking for a couple of hours, then you can easily do this trek.
- You spend 11 days on the trail. The maximum time spent walking on the trail is 8 hours and a minimum of 3 hours.
- While trekking there will be an elevation gain of 400 to 600 meters each day. The highest point you will reach during your trek is Kala Patthar at 5,550m.
- The route is gentle with some steep portions and downhill descents. You walk on an unpaved gravel path. No technical maneuvers involved, just easy walking.
- You will stop for food and rest at local mountain lodges.
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