• Duration15 Days
  • DestinationNepal
  • Group Size1-20 pax
  • Age range8-70 years

Overview

The vision sticking high mountains and mind-blowing Himalayas beauties! Everest Base Camp Trek is everything for the trekkers who love the thrill, adventure, and excitement. Everest Base Camp Trek is the topper of the list and the everyday dream of thrill-seekers and adventurous travelers from all around the world. The magnificent beauties of the snow-capped Himalayas, the splendid of colorful landscapes from the head of the world’s highest mountain- mt. Everest through the lush hills and gorge to the low plain lands, Everest Base Camp Trekking is the summary of everything; diverse geography, various types of floras and faunas, beautiful waterfalls, and streams, gorges, and river valleys, lakes and ponds, core jungles and creeks, beautiful hill stations and viewpoints, etc.

Everest Base Camp Trek is a diverse natural experience and equally magnificent with cultural diversity. The Everest Base Camp Trek is full of the culture and traditions, the cultural foods and traditional kitchen, cultural dresses and traditional costumes, festivals, rituals and carnivals, and chariots, the warm hospitality and the way of treating the guests are more unforgettable, and the best experience of Everest Base Camp Trek.
Everest Base Camp Trek is one of the most popular and best trekking in Nepal not because it is the way towards the summit of the world’s highest mountains, but also for the mesmerizing natural beauties and the cultural diversity all on the floor. Everest Base camp trek in short the EBC Trek and any other Everest trekking packages are full of beautiful landscapes, stunning mountain panoramas and scenes of the Himalayas, beautiful rivers, streams waterfalls, and lakes/ ponds, lush forests and green hills, rocky trails and cliff walk, and the cultural experience of the Sherpa culture, tradition, values and, faiths and beliefs, foods, costumes, and festivals and many other things. 

Highlights of Everest Base Camp Trek

The Lap of the Mt. Everest

Everest Base Camp trek itself one glorious trek as the glory of the journey is associated with the world’s Highest Mountain- Mt. Everest. Reaching the lap of Mt. Everest, exploring the surroundings, and collecting the lifetime experience and unforgettable memories, the Everest Base camp trek is everything for those who are supposed to do some thrilling, adventurous, and exciting activities. Everest Base Camp trek is the best way to approach the base of Mt. Everest and be surrounded by the gigantic mountains and Himalayas. Along with the base camp, the viewpoint at the Kala Patthar is supposed to be the best thing and most glorious moment of the entire EBC Trek. Remember that the Kalapatthar is the most popular and best viewpoint in Nepal due to the spectacular Everest panoramas and the awful mountain vistas of the jaw-dropping giant-look Himalayas.

The Sherpa Peoples and the Legendary

Sherpas are historically brave peoples who are the main essence and the most important factor to make any kind of mountaineering activities in the Everest Region. One can summit Mount Everest without an oxygen cylinder but can’t without Sherpa. Along with Sir Edmund Hillary, the Sherpa Person Tenzing Norgay Sherpa are the first recorded person to reach the top of Mt. Everest and successfully return. Every attempt of the Mt. Everest climbers begins with the assistance and guidance of a Sherpa. Everest Base camp Trek is the best way to learn about the Sherpa Peoples. The trails of the Everest Base Camp trek pass several Sherpa villages, communities, and places or monuments which are the center of the Sherpa people’s faiths, values, and beliefs. Everest Base Camp Trek is the best way to learn the Sherpa Culture and tradition, try out the Sherpa dresses and costumes, taste the foods of the people and enjoy the highlander's alcohol. Everest Base Camp trek is the best way to experience the daily culture, festivals, and rituals of the Sherpa Peoples.

Sagarmatha National Park

Sagarmatha National park, often known as the Everest National Park, is the UNESCO World Heritage Site and the shelter for the various rare and endemic as well as endangered species of animals and birds. The national park is also a stop for migrant birds. Sagarmatha national park covers most of the parts of the Himalayas and MAhalangur Himal; massif of the Mt. Everest, Mt. Ama Dablam. Mt. Cho you and many others of the Khumbu Region. Along with the snow-capped Himalayan ranges, mountains peaks, glaciers, snow lakes, and, moraines, the green lush alpine forest of pine, junipers, oaks, Rhododendrons and many other trees and bushes of the alpine/ Himalayan ecosystem is the home of some rare and endangered animals like snow leopards, musk dear, and Red Panda as well.

EBC trek is the best way to explore the national park. EBC Trek allows the trekkers to experience the enriched nature and the core wilderness of the Himalayan atmosphere. Remember that Sagarmatha is one of the most popular destinations and the best national park in Nepal as well.

Tengboche Monastery

At the height of 3,867 Metres, Tengboche is the largest monastery in the Khumbu region, and the most popular sherpa festival is called the Mani Rimdu which is the biggest festival of the sherpa People is celebrated at this monastery. The Tibetan Buddhist Monastery is one of the main highlights of the Khumbu region and the Everest Trekking. Tengboche Monastery is inside the Sagarmatha National Park near the Tengboche village and the trails of Everest trekking pass-through this monastery as well. So EBC Trek is also best to admire the beautiful environment around the monastery and be relaxed in the serene of the shrine.  

More highlights of Everest Base Camp Trek

  • The best way to approach the Everest Base Camp and Kalapatthar in a single journey
  • Best natural experience of the Himalayan ecosystem at Sagarmatha National Park
  • The peace and the spiritual relaxation at Tengboche monastery
  • Best Sherpa Village exploration and memorable encounter with sherpa peoples
  • Awful mountain vistas and Himalayan panoramas from the various viewpoints: Everest, Ama Dablam, Lhotse, Changtse, Nuptse, and scores of other crests as seen from a peaked stance.
  • Trek up to 5545m through spectacular scenery at Kalapatthar
  • Beautiful streams and rivers and waterfalls in the region spread dews and mist all over
  • The glorious moments at the Everest Base Camp

Everest Base Camp Trek is for you that rewards you with the glory of the world’s tallest mountain- Mt. Everest, 8848.

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Itinerary

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Touch down in Kathmandu, a city riddled with culture, stunning temples and artistic intrigue. Transfer to the hotel for a meeting with your leader in the evening, then take part in a welcome dinner and a cultural introduction to Nepalese society. At the evening, we host a pre-trip meeting at your hotel in Kathmandu and introduce your tour and trekking guide. After the pre-trip meeting, there will be a welcome dinner hosted by Luxury Holidays Nepal. For dinner, you will be served authentic Nepalese cuisine, which will introduce you to the country’s food culture.

  • 4 star: Hotel Mulberry / 5 Star: Gokarna Forest Resort
  • 1300 m/4265 ft
  • Kathmandu

The exploration of the Kathmandu city begins with breakfast at the hotel and drive to Swyambunath Stupa. You will have a private vehicle and a professional tour guide on your trip.

Swyambhunath Stupa- The Monkey Temple:

The stupa is situated at the top of a small hillock on the western side of Kathmandu. Swyambhu is known as Samhengu in ancient time and also as the Monkey temple because of the countless monkeys living in the premises.

Pashupatinath Temple (World Heritage Site):

Pashupatinath Temple is one of the holiest Hindu temples in Hindu Mythology. Temple is located on the banks of Bagmati River on the eastern side of Kathmandu and it is dedicated to the god of god Mahadev.

Boudhanath Stupa:

Boudhanath Stupa is the biggest and 2500 years old Buddhist stupa in the Valley with four pairs of eyes of Lord Buddha in four fundamental directions keeping a perpetual watch over the people and their doings. You will find Buddhist pilgrims and monks going round the stupa spinning the prayer wheels.

Patan Durbar Square (World Heritage Site):

Patan Durbar Square- an ancient palace located in the center of the city Lalitpur. It demonstrates the Newari architecture that had reached its peak of development during the reign of Malla kings who were great builders and patrons of the arts.

After this drive back to the hotel. The rest of your time is free for shopping and tasting the different Nepali cuisine in the eateries. 

  • 4 star: Hotel Mulberry / 5 Star: Gokarna Forest Resort
  • Breakfast
  • 1300 m/4265 ft
  • Kathmandu

The adventure of your trip begins today with a 30-minute flight from Kathmandu to Lukla (2,800m) before your breakfast. You will admire one of the most beautiful air routes in the world. 

Lukla, a gateway to Mount Everest from where your trek begins. You will meet your other trekking crew members outside the airport and begin packing and arranging in a backpack.  From Lukla after one hour of gradual descent, you will reach Cheplung village from where you have a glimpse of a sacred mountain that has never been climbed named Mt. Khumbila (18900 ft). From Cheplung gradually descend until you reach Phakding. 

  • Guest House: Standard/ Normal
  • Breakfast
  • 2,800 m/9,186 ft
  • Phakding

After enjoying the first breakfast in the Mountain, you will walk through a beautiful pine forest, following the trail north up the valley of Benkar. Then, cross the bridge over the Dudh Koshi River and go on passing Chumoa to Monjo, the entrance to Everest National Park. 

You cross the suspension bridge multiple time, passing Jorsale village and pass the final bridge at the junction of Dudh Koshi and Bhote Koshi rivers. A steep hike brings you to the undocumented capital of the Khumbu Region - Namche Bazaar. 

  • Guest House: Standard/ Normal
  • Breakfast
  • 3,438 m/ 11,280 ft
  • Namche Bazaar

As mentioned earlier, Namche Bazaar is the undocumented capital of the Khumbu region facilitated with ATMs, Internet cafes, shops, restaurants, and a colorful market and few government offices. 

If you wish your guides can take to explore the real charm of Namche Bazaar and you will have an unobstructed view of Mount Everest. Visit the Sherpa Culture Museum, this will help you to understand the cultural sight of the Himalayas. Or, if you are interested in a day hike, hike to Khumjung village (12401 ft)-a beautiful village with a Sherpa settlement.

  • Guest House: Standard/ Normal
  • Breakfast
  • 3,438 m/ 11,280 ft
  • Namche Bazaar

Leaving the Namche Bazaar after breakfast at a slow pace, the trails ascend through rhododendron and thinly populated villages. This section of the trek in your journey can be considered as the best scenic day. While descending to the Dudh Kish River, enjoy the views of mountain tops like Mount Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Kongde, and more. 

After stepping in Tengboche, visit the Tengboche monastery-the the largest monastery in the Khumbu. You will have a great view of Everest and other peaks.

  • Guest House: Standard/ Normal
  • Breakfast
  • 3,870 m/ 12,694 ft
  • Tengboche

Enjoy breakfast! you will start trek passing through forests covered with a variety of trees – birch, conifers, and rhododendrons. Today's journey is rewarded with magnificent views of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam. The trail dips down to Debuche, cross the Imja River and it will take you to Pangboche. The trail moves ahead towards the Imja Valley, Lobuche River, and finally begins climbing up to Dingboche. 

  • Guest House: Standard/ Normal
  • Breakfast
  • 4,360 m/14,300 ft
  • Dingboche

As you are at an altitude of more than 4000 m, you will require more to adopt thin air ambient.  Dingboche is a well Known stop for trekkers and climbers heading to Mt. Everest, Ama Dablam, and region. 

Dingboche is a beautiful village with an array of fields enclosed by stone walls to protect barley, buckwheat, and potatoes from the cold wind and grazing animals.  You will have restaurant, bakeries, and shops to explore there. Or, you may take day hikes to either Nagarjun Hill or Chukkhung Valley for great views of Makalu, Lhotse, Chalotse, Tawache and Ama Dablam.

  • Guest House: Standard/ Normal
  • Breakfast
  • 4,360 m/14,300 ft
  • Dingboche

With every day being closer to Everest Base Camp leave Dingboche for Luboche after breakfast. The trail starts with a gradual climb to Duglha at the end of the terminal moraine of the Khumbu. Then you will climb up a steep trail to Chupki Lhara, continue to the Khumbu moraine, and find yourselves facing several great peaks - Khumbutse, Lingtren, Pumori, and Mahalangur Himal. The trail then eases off as you will follow the valley to Lobuche, which is the last overnight stop before reaching your ultimate destination.

  • Guest House: Standard/ Normal
  • Breakfast
  • 4940 m/ 16,207 ft
  • Lobuche

Today, the day you have been dreaming for so long, you will take the trail to Everest Base Camp passing through Gorak Shep Lake.  You can see the thinly populated village with guest houses situated the ridge of the lakebed. Continue the trail leading to Everest Base Camp.

The walk might be difficult due to the thin air and pass through rocky dunes, moraine, and streams before reaching the Everest Base Camp. Upon reaching the Everest Base Camp, enjoy this once in a lifetime moment and hold it in cameras. Nuptse, Khumbuste, and Pumori are the mountains you can view from the base camp. You will get back to Gorak Shep for overnight rest after reaching your ultimate destination.

  • Guest House: Standard/ Normal
  • Breakdast
  • 5,364 m/ 17,594 ft
  • Everest Base Camp

Though you have summited the Everest Base Camp your trip is not over yet. Today you will trek to Kalapathar - the vantage point of Khumbu region from where you will have a magnificent 360 panorama of the mountains. With no surprise, you are at the highest elevation of your entire journey and the view of Everest and other peak is unparalleled.  You will take pictures, enjoy the magnificent mountain panorama, and then return back to Pheriche.

Be prepared for early morning departure, amid pre-dawn darkness and cold temperatures (-10 to -14 C). for a good night's rest. 

  • Standard Guest House
  • Breakfast
  • 5,545m/ 18,192ft
  • Kala Pathhar

After having breakfast, you will trek down from Pheriche all the way back to Namche Bazaar passing the hill covered by rhododendron and juniper trees. In this forest, you may come across colorful pheasants and mountain goats. Also, you pass the familiar sights of Tengboche. After, a couple of yours will reach the beautiful Namche Bazaar. 

  • Guest House: Standard/ Normal
  • Breakfast
  • Namche Bazaar

Today you will be heading toward the Lukla after breakfast. As the trail is steeply downward, walk carefully as your shaky legs constantly battle the rocky terrain. After crossing the bridges over Dudh Koshi, the trail becomes level and smooth. 

After arriving at Lukla, you will stretch those sore legs and recall moment of the last couple of weeks. 

  • Guest House: Standard/ Normal
  • Breakfast
  • Lukla

Last day in the Himalayas, you will catch an early morning flight to Kathmandu from Lukla and transfer to the hotel. The rest of the day is free and you may like to do some souvenir shopping in Kathmandu.

There will be a dinner in the evening to celebrate the successful completion of your journey.

  • 4 star: Hotel Mulberry / 5 Star: Gokarna Forest Resort
  • Breakfast and Farewell Dinner
  • 1300 m/4265 ft
  • Kathmandu

After an exciting time with you for a couple of weeks, its a time to bid a farewell. Our representatives will transfer you to the Tribhuwan International Airport, Kathmandu as per your flight time.

  • Breakfast

Package Option

  • 4 Star
  • Duration: 15 Days
  • US$999

What's included

  • Airport pickups and drops in a private luxury vehicle
  • Accommodation in Kathmandu (Hotel Ramada Encore/ Hotel Mulberry or similar) on a twin/ double sharing and breakfast basis.
  • All accommodation during the trek in a Teahouse/ lodge on twin/double sharing with breakfast.
  • Farewell dinner in Kathmandu with Nepali cultural program. 
  • All ground transfer by a comfortable private luxury vehicle as per the itinerary
  • Domestic flights tickets (Kathmandu- Lukla, Lukla -Kathmandu)
  • An experienced, English-speaking and government-licensed trek leader and assistant trek leader
  • Necessary porter (1 Porter for 2 Guest) 
  • Staff costs, including their salary, insurance, equipment, domestic airfare, food, and accommodation
  • The company will provide you duffel bag, sleeping bag, T-shirt, and trekking map.
  • All necessary paperwork and trekking permits
  • Medical kit (carried by your trek leader)
  • All government taxes and official expenses
  • International airfare 
  • Nepal entry visa; Visa is obtainable upon your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu easily (USD 30- 15 day Visa)
  • Travel insurance: Insurance is mandatory which covers emergency high-altitude rescue and evacuation and medical expenses.
  • Lunch and Dinner while you are in Kathmandu and trekking days. (Meal cost 3-7 USD per item)
  • City sightseeing and entrance fees 
  • Personal expenses
  • 5 Star
  • Duration: 15 Days
  • US$1299

What's included

  • Airport pickups and drops in a private luxury vehicle
  • Accommodation in Kathmandu (Gokarna Forest Resort/ Kathmandu Marriott Hotel or similar) on a twin/ double sharing and breakfast basis.
  • All accommodation during the trek in a Teahouse/ lodge on twi/double sharing with breakfast.
  • Welcome dinner in Kathmandu with the Nepali cultural program. 
  • All ground transfer by a comfortable private luxury vehicle as per the itinerary
  • Domestic flights (Kathmandu- Lukla, Lukla -Kathmandu)
  • An experienced, English-speaking and government-licensed trek leader and assistant trek leader
  • Necessary porter (1 Porter for 2 Guest) 
  • Staff costs, including their salary, insurance, equipment, domestic airfare, food, and accommodation
  • The company will provide you duffel bag, sleeping bag, T-shirt, and trekking map.
  • All necessary paperwork and trekking permits (National Park Permit, TIMS)
  • Half-hour Ayurvedic Massage and buffet dinner for the last night
  • Medical kit (carried by your trek leader)
  • All government taxes and official expenses
  • International airfare 
  • Nepal entry visa; Visa is obtainable upon your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu easily.
  • Travel insurance: Insurance is mandatory which covers emergency high-altitude rescue and evacuation and medical expenses.
  • Lunch and Dinner while you are in Kathmandu and trekking days. (Meal cost 3-7 USD per item)
  • City sightseeing and entrance fees
  • Personal expenses

Good to Know

1. Age Limit and Health Condition
The age limit for Everest Base Camp Trek is not specified, however, the experts suggest at least ten years and not more than 75 years with proper health conditions. Due to the higher elevation of up to 5,555 meters, the risk of Acute mountain sickness and high altitude sickness is high. 
We suggest that you disclose your health report. If you have a long-term disease or health problems with breathing, heart, diabetes, etc. please disclose proper aid in case of emergency.  
2. Booking Procedure
Single traveler Surcharge/ Single Supplementary Charge
Relax Getaways offers this Trekking package with the hotel and accommodation service on a twin-sharing basis. Travelers have to share their hotel rooms, however, single travelers can go for a private room with an additional charge.
Looking for a group or private trip
Private booking or group trips required at least 4 pax. Any odd pax has to pay a single supplementary charge.
Contact us if your group size is less than 4 and want a private group trip.
Advance
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Payment Procedure
Go through Book Now and select your preferred departure schedule and book through an online payment. The booking of the package of Relax Getaways is done through an online payment. We accept visa debits/ credits, Mastercard, American Express, and bank transfers as well. For private trip booking, go through a private trip booking
Price Changes
The prices published on the page are subject to change. The changed price doesn’t apply to the already booked voucher/ pax, but the new pax and the addition of travelers have to stick with the new price. 
Postpone Cancellation and refund
Postpone and cancellation of the package within 24 hours of booking are available. After the time limit, the Standard Policy for Postpone, Cancellation, and Refund is implied.
Note: Due to the CoronaVirus Pandemic, Refund, and cancellation, and postpone policy of Relax Getaways has been temporarily amended. Any booking made in the year 2020 AD is allowed to claim a full refund. Refunds are not provided to any claims after the date of departure. 
3. Travellers Insurance
For this tour, travelers' insurance is mandatory, so please get the proper travel insurance before the departure. The cost does not include travel insurance, so, do it yourself. 
4. Visa and Legal Entrance
The package does not include the visa service. You have to get the visa yourself. Visit the official website of Nepal Immigration for more information.
5. Termination of Contract due to Situation Beyond Control
The contract between the traveler and Getaway Deals is subject to termination if the possibility of performance is null due to the situation beyond control. A refund has been paid if the package is revoked due to a situation beyond control.

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