Everest Base Camp trek is a journey to the lap (Kalapathar & Everest Base Camp) of Mt. Everest, the world’s highest peak, and Khumbu region-the home of Sherpas. Trek costs USD 1350 PP including accommodation, meal, transportation, flight ticket, permit, guide, porter and trekking gears.
Everest Base Camp trek is world’s most famous trek that takes you to Everest Base Camp at 5360m. What makes EBC trekking is so famous is not just the opportunity to see Mt. Everest but also to experience the culture of Sherpa community and to trek in Sagarmatha National Park which is a world heritage site.
The Everest Base Camp trek itinerary also includes a hike up to Kalapatthar at 5550m to witness the glory and beauty of Mt. Everest along Cho Oyu, Khumbu Glacier and Island peak. Everest Base Camp provides even closer view of the south face of Mt. Everest. Everest Kala Patthar trek passes through some of the most beautiful Sherpa villages including Monjo, Namche, Phortse and Monju. The Kalapathar trek up to the 800-year old Thyangboche Monastery will be memorable as will be the view of beautiful Ama Dablam from here.
Much of the Everest Base Camp trek passes through Sagarmatha National Park whereby the chances of seeing wildlife such as Blue Sheep, Lophophorus (Nepal’s national bird) are pretty high. The Everest Base Camp trek with its finest facility for hotels and lodges runs during Spring (Mar-May) and Autumn (Sep-Nov) seasons.
Trek to Everest Base Camp can be approached by two different routes. The classical 12 days EBC trek passes from Namche via Debuche and returns the same trail. While the 13 days EBC trek detours Phortse from Namche and joins the classical trail.
Below is the itinerary for 13 days Everest Base Camp trail.
Trek route to Everest base camp is one of the most popular and adventurous trekking trail in the world, offering a stunning view of Mt. Everest and first-hand experience of unique Sherpa culture.
Trekking package includes all required services such as Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu flight ticket, ground transportation, permit, accommodation, food, guide and porter, all documentation, staff insurance etc. There is simply no hidden cost.
If more than 2 persons in a group, the price per person will be lower. For solo trekker, a supplementary charge will apply on top of the standard rate given above.
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