EVEREST BASE CAMP


Does this trek even need an introduction? This is one of the most popular trekking routes in Nepal. Why? You guessed it!

Everest Base Camp is where all the action begins. You don’t have to climb Mt Everest to experience its grandeur and the beauty that surrounds it. Adventurers from all over the world have long dreamed of setting their sights upon Mt. Everest, the undisputed crown jewel of the Himalayas. The famous Everest Base Camp Trek is your chance to get up close and personal with the awe-inspiring massif of the world’s highest mountain. Your journey will take you through the storied Khumbu region of Nepal, home to unrivaled natural beauty and the timeless traditions of local Sherpa culture.

From beginning to end, your trek will be characterized with breathtaking views of forested hills, stark cliffs, mountainside villages, and towering glaciers, a unique fusion of cultural splendor and pristine wilderness that will leave an indelible mark upon your memory. There is a tremendous variety of incredible treks in Nepal, but there’s a reason that the Everest Base Camp Trek is consistently regarded as the finest in the world!
 

Trip Highlights

    • Sagarmatha National Park: A protected area in the Himalayas dominated by snow-capped mountains including Mount Everest (Sagarmatha), and encompasses glaciers, valleys, and trails. It is home to many species of rare animals and birds like the snow leopard, musk deer, and red panda. 

    • The Solu-Khumbu region is the homeland of the Sherpas, Buddhist people who migrated there from the Tibetan plateau around the 15th century. Get acquainted with the rich culture, tradition, and mountaineering history of the guardians of the Himalayas, the Sherpa people.

    • Lukla airport, also known as the Tenzing-Hillary Airport, is situated atop a cliff and drops off downwards at the end of the runway and is sure to be the most adventurous flight you’ve ever undertaken in your life.

    • Namche Bazaar, also known as the gateway to Mount Everest, is famous for being a trading point and a resting place for trekkers. Visible from this town are the mountains KongdeRi (6,187m) and Thamserku (6,623m). A fascinating Sherpa Museum sits atop Namche Bazaar. 

    • Get to know more about Buddhism, as you will find many monasteries in the region. One of the most famous being the Tengboche monastery. It is a beautiful Tibetan Buddhist monastery of the Sherpa community, and trekkers often visit to receive blessings for a successful journey from the Buddhist monks who reside there. You can visit the Khumjung monastery to take a look at the alleged Yeti’s scalp! 

    • The sacred Khumbila mountain (5,761m), roughly translated as "God of Khumbu", is one of the high Himalayan peaks that people are not permitted to climb due to its holy association. However, it can be enjoyed in the backdrop during this trek.

    • Kala Patthar, a notable landmark located above Gorakshep, provides spectacular views of Everest, Nuptse, and Changtse as well as glimpses of the northern flank and summit of Lhotse. Kala Patthar (5545m) is considered the highest altitude most will reach without a climbing permit, which must be obtained in Kathmandu, at the Nepal Mountaineering Association.

    • The Khumbu Glacier is located between Mount Everest and the Lhotse-Nuptse ridge. With elevations of 4,900 m (16,100 ft) at its terminus to 7,600 m (24,900 ft) at its source, it is the world's highest glacier. The Ngozumpa glacier, sitting below the sixth highest mountain in the world Cho Oyu in Nepal, is considered the longest in the Himalayas, at a length of 36 km (22 mi)!

    • You will witness four of the six highest peaks in the world in the trail– Mt. Everest (8,848m), Mt. Lhotse (8,516 meters), Mt. Makalu (8,470 meters) and Cho Oyu (8,201 meters) and many other known peaks.

    • Everest Base Camp is where the journey to the top of the world starts. With 360-degree mountain views (mountains as far as the eye can see!), this is the REAL taste of the Himalayas.

    • If you happen to do this trek in spring, then magnificent rhododendron blossoms await you from the lower stretches between Lukla and Namche. Trust us, it’s worth considering to plan your trek for this time because the experience of trekking through these blossoms is amazing!

    Want the ultimate cultural experience? 

    Why not Plan Your Trip to coincide with local festivals such as Dmje, Mani Rimdu, Buddha Jayanti (Birthday of Lord Buddha), GyalpoLhosar (Tibetan New Year). Just Contact Us to find out more about these festivals and when they fall each year.

    OR if you’ve got some extra time to spend in Nepal and want the ULTIMATE trekking experience, then why not consider Everest Base Camp with Gokyo Lake or the Three Passes Trek. Both of these treks allow you to come up close and personal with Everest but with the added benefit of exploring some of the more remote passes of this region. Contact Us if you need more information or would like to discuss a customised itinerary.

Trip Features

  • Price :$2,395 USD per person
  • Trip Duration :13 days
  • Group Size : Min. 1 pax
  • Accommodation : Teahouse
  • Max. Elevation : 5,550 m
  • Activities : Trekking
  • Grade : Challenging
  • Group Discount :
  • $1,995 USD per person for groups of 4-8 pax
  • $1,795 USD per person for groups of 9+
  • Single Supplement :
  • $185 USD per person
  • (in groups of 2+ See our Travel Guide for more information)

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