Everest Base Camp Trek Highlights.
- Enjoy breathtaking aerial views of the Himalayas en route to Lukla.
- Embark on an adventure to the base of Mt. Everest Base Camp.
- Explore the wild beauty of Sagarmatha National Park.
- Namche Bazaar is the gateway to the Everest region and a cultural hub.
- Immerse yourself in the vibrant Sherpa culture and traditions.
- Hotel Everest View, the world's highest hotel, offers spectacular mountain views.
- Experience tranquillity at Tengboche Monastery.
- Witness the majestic Khumbu Glacier and Khumbu Icefall.
- Trek to Hang Peak (5,083m) and Kala Patthar (5,555m) for picture-perfect views.
- Stunning Views of Mt. Everest, Ama-Dablam, Lhotse Nuptse Thamserku Cho Oyu and more.
Everest Base Camp Trek Itinerary &Cost For 2024/025 - 14 Days
The Everest Base Camp Trek 14 Days is an exciting adventure that takes you through different landscapes like forests, rivers, and villages of Sherpas. Mount Everest, also known as Sagarmatha, is the highest mountain on Earth, and this trek allows you to get close to its majestic beauty.
The 14-day trek to Everest Base Camp starts with a short and beautiful 40-minute flight from Kathmandu to Lukla. If you plan to go in January, February, June, July, August, September, or December, the flight takes about 35 minutes. However, if you're going in March, April, May, October, or November, you'll take a 20-minute flight from Manthali/Ramechhap to Lukla. This includes a 5 to 6-hour drive from Kathmandu to Manthali. The trek begins and ends in Lukla. Along the way, you'll walk by the Dudh Koshi River and go through Sagarmatha National Park on your route to Namche Bazaar. Namche is an important place for trade and a popular spot for adjusting to the high altitude.
The carefully planned itinerary ensures gradual acclimatization and unfolds with new challenges and stunning views daily. Namche Bazaar, Tengboche Monastery, and Dingboche are must-visit places, offering breathtaking views of the Everest region. The trek is challenging but suitable for reasonably fit individuals with trekking experience. With the guidance of an experienced trekking guide, you'll navigate steep and rocky paths. Highlights include reaching Dingboche, Lobuche, and eventually Everest Base Camp, where you can witness the Khumbu Glacier, the deepest glacier globally.
After spending a night in Gorak Shep, the trek continues to Kala Patthar for a sunrise view of Mt. Everest and other peaks before descending to Pheriche Village. The return journey passes through rhododendron and juniper forests until reaching Namche and finally Lukla, where a flight takes you back to Kathmandu. For those with limited time, the Everest Base Camp Trek 14 Day is a great option, offering the same amenities as the 16-day trek. Alternatively, the 16-day trek is designed for physically fit individuals with trekking experience at high altitudes. Novice hikers with average fitness may find the Everest View Trek, 7 Days, suitable. In contrast, experienced hikers seeking a unique route can choose the Everest Base Camp Trek via Gokyo Lakes, 18 Days.
You can create lasting memories by pushing your limits. If you wish to avoid retracing your steps and descending towards Lukla from Gorekshep. In that case, we present you with two distinct options for your Everest Base Camp Trek. The first option is a 12-day trip with a unique Helicopter Return experience. Alternatively, you can choose an 11-day journey with a direct Helicopter Return to Kathmandu from Gorekshep.
How difficult is the Everest Base Camp Trek 14 Days?
Trekking to Everest Base Camp seems challenging, but it is achievable as it has been done by thousands of people every year from around the globe. It requires effort and determination, but most people can do it with proper planning. During the trek, you'll need to walk for about 5 to 6 hours each day. The journey typically begins around 8 am and ends by 3 pm, depending on your destination. Along the way, you'll encounter different terrain and witness stunning panoramic views. The breathtaking sights of the Everest Region make the trek worthwhile. Although trekking and hiking can be challenging, those willing to prepare and stay determined will be able to succeed.
What is the best time for Everest Base Camp Treks?
The best seasons for the Everest Base Camp trek include spring and autumn- specifically, from March to May and September to November. The weather is usually crystal clear, and the Himalayan views can be explored brilliantly. The days are warmer, and the nights are cold. In spring, the temperature of Namche Bazaar (3440 meters) will usually be around 3-9 degrees Celsius (37-48°F). In autumn, the temperature will sometimes go below zero at night, but days are fine to walk.
Winter becomes more adventurous to trek to Everest base camp as the temperature might fall below zero even during the day. The usual snowfall is expected up to Lukla. However, trekking in December and January are great seasons if you want fewer crowds. Monsoon is regarded as an off-season trek in the Khumbu region- Everest Base Camp. However, some lower-altitude treks can be done during the monsoon too.
What is the accommodation like During The Trek?
During your trip, you will stay in a 3-star hotel in Kathmandu. While trekking, your accommodation will be in teahouses or guesthouses along the route. The accommodations will be shared with another person of the same gender. If you prefer a private room, you can request it for an additional cost. The rooms provided by Adventure Club Trek will have attached washrooms, but please note that some teahouses only have shared washing and toilet facilities. Finding single rooms in Kathmandu and lower-elevation trekking regions is easier, but they may be scarce at higher elevations. Teahouses at lower elevations usually have hot showers powered by gas, while those at higher elevations offer hot water for bathing. If you want a hot shower, you may need to pay an extra $3 to $5 at the teahouses. After a long day of trekking, many people find this expense worthwhile.
How is the food like on Everest Base Camp Trek?
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner will be provided during the trek, and breakfast will only be provided in Kathmandu. We host welcome and farewell dinners for our guests. During the trek, we have breakfast and dinner at tea houses or lodges where we spend nights while there will be lunch at tea houses on the way. The teahouses offer a variety of hot drinks and meals. The typical meals are omelets and toasts, boiled or fried eggs, momos, vegetarian curries, pizza, macaroni, or chow mein. The Nepali traditional Dal Bhat consists of rice, lentils, and vegetables. We recommend that trekkers avoid meat on the mountain as it is unhygienic.
Drinking water on Everest Base Camp Trek
We provide all the meals on the trek but don't provide water. The best option is to treat the local water with chlorine/iodine tablets or a sterile pen. You can get free water from tea houses and along the trail. However, you'll need to treat it. Use the tablets only if they have dissolved completely (30 minutes). Mineral water is available along most trails. Mineral water costs USD 1 per liter at tea houses at lower elevations but can be up to $4 at higher altitudes.
Electricity, WIFI, And Battery Recharge in Everest Region
While trekking in the Everest region, you can recharge your phones, laptops, and iPads using micro-hydropower and solar panels available by paying a bit fee. However, please note that Wi-Fi hotspots are unavailable along the trekking trail after Namche. The only establishments offering complimentary Wi-Fi are Starbucks Coffee in Lukla and Everest Bakery in Namche. Beyond these locations, internet services require payment, with costs increasing as you ascend altitude.