Trip Overview

Everest Base Camp 12 Days Trek Resting at the base of the world’s tallest mountain Mt. Everest and surrounded by rolling glaciers and 8000 Mtr. giants, Everest Base Camp Trek has been rated as one of the best adventures worldwide by trekkers and adventurers. Everest Base Camp is a marvelous destination for adventure seekers willing to take up the high altitude challenge.

Everest Base Camp 12 Days Trek Undoubtedly Everest Base Camp trekking is full of high adventure with magnificent Himalayan views and cultural experiences. You will enjoy this thrilling trek to the base of the world’s highest mountain, Mount Everest [8848m] followed by a trail filled with awesome scenarios of Himalayan peaks glaciers, forests, and Sherpa villages. Everest Base Camp Trek, which starts from Lukla, is delightful and is full of unexpected thrills.

The climb to Everest Base Camp is an incredible experience, especially when you consider that you’ll be surrounded by some of the tallest mountains in the world. According to local legend, a Yeti might be prowling the area near Everest Base Camp. You can find a Yeti skull in the Khumjung Monastery. The highlight of this trek in Nepal to the highest mountain in the world is visiting Kalapatthar in the early morning to witness one of the most breathtaking sunrises you’ll ever see over Mount Everest.

If you’re looking for more adventures in Everest, we have some exciting Everest trekking packages available according to your preferences. The Everest Panorama Trek focuses on breathtaking views and includes a brief hike to Tengboche Monastery, Ama Dablam Base Camp, Island Base Camp, and Cho Oyo Base Camp. The Everest Three Passes trek in Nepal is a little more challenging and takes you past all the major attractions in a counterclockwise direction.

You don’t have time to visit Everest Base Camp? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. With our one-day helicopter tour to the base camp, you can still explore this incredible location and make it back in time for your upcoming plans.

In conclusion, our meticulously designed Everest Base Camp trek itinerary for 2024 blends adventure, culture, and awe-inspiring landscapes. Embark on this transformative journey that goes beyond the ordinary, leaving you with a profound sense of accomplishment. Join us, and let the Himalayas unfold their majestic beauty before your eyes.

Everest Base camp

According to our Everest Base Camp trip schedule, on the following day, we will head to Dingboche, where we will spend our second acclimatization day. During this time, we will climb up to Nagarjuna Peak to get breathtaking views of Mount Ama-Dablam, Mount Lhotse, Mount Makalu, Island Peak, and more. After a restful night, we will depart for Lobuche, where we will spend our final night before heading to our next destination. Everest Base Camp.

We will need to trek through challenging terrain for a few hours to reach Gorakshep from Lobuche. Once we arrive, we can store our bulky luggage at the guesthouse and proceed directly to Everest Base Camp. The feeling of arriving at this famous location is indescribable, with the Khumbu Glaciers lying beneath and the towering mountains around EBC. As the view of Mount Everest from base camp is not optimal, our guide will take you to Kalapatthar Hill the following morning for the best vista of the mountain and an amazing sunrise.

EBC-short itinerary

1) The day of arrival in Kathmandu (1,300 m | 4,264 ft.)
2) Travel by plane to Phakding (2,652m | 8,700ft) from Lukla (2,800m | 9,186ft).
3) Hike to Namche Bazaar (3,440 meters | 11,283 feet).
4) Acclimatization day at Namche Bazaar
5) Trek to Tengboche (12,884 feet/3,980 meters).
6) Hike to Dingboche (4,480 meters | 14,776 feet).
7) Acclimatization day in Dingboche
8) Travel to Lobuche (4,928 m/16,164 ft).
9) Hike to Everest Base Camp (5,320m | 17,450ft) and then trek to Gorakshep (5,160m | 16,929ft).
10) Trek to Pheriche (4,358m | 14,295ft) and climb Kalapatthar (5,550m | 18,204ft) early in the morning.
11) Trek (3,440 m | 11,283 ft) to Namche Bazaar.
12) Trek to Lukla (2,800 meters | 9,186 feet).
13) Take a plane to return to Kathmandu (1,300 m/4,264 ft).
 14)-Departure from Nepal

Important documents and items

• Valid passport, 2 extra passport-size photos, airline tickets
• Separate photocopies of the passport, visa form (easily obtained at the Kathmandu airport),
• Proof of insurance
• Dollars, pounds, or euros in cash for purchasing a Nepalese visa at the Kathmandu airport, for paying for restaurants and hotels, for gratuities, and snacks, and for purchasing your own
• Credit cards, bank/ATM/cash machine cards for withdrawing funds from cash machines (bring a photocopy of your cards), traveler’s checks, etc.

Head

• A sun hat or scarf
• light balaclava or warm fleece hat
• Sunglasses with UV protection

Feet

• Thin, lightweight inner socks
• Thick, warm wool hiking socks
• Hiking boots with spare laces
• Gaiters for hiking in winter

Hands

• Lightweight gloves
• With a waterproof shell outer (Seasonal

Lower Body

• Under Garments
• Hiking shorts
• lightweight cotton long pants
• Fleece or wool pants (seasonal)
• Waterproof (preferably breathable) shell pants

Upper Body

• T-shirts
• Fleece jacket or pullover
• Fleece Wind-Stopper Jacket (Optional)
• Waterproof (preferably breathable) shell jacket

Accessories

• The sleeping bag is rated at zero degrees.
• Headlamp (e.g., Petzl Zoom) with spare bulbs and batteries
• Trekking bags or duffel bags
• Basic First Aid Kit
• Daypack (approximately 2500 to 3000 cubic inches)
• Trekking Poles
• Water bottles
• Toiletries (a small wash towel, toilet paper, etc.)
• Ear plugs (who knows how many people in the group snore)