12 Days Everest Base Camp Trek
DURATION12 Days | ACTIVITYTrekking | MAX ALTITUDE5545m | TRIP GRADEModerate |
GROUP SIZEMin. 2-14 Pax. | AccommodationTea House | TRANSPORTFlight | BEST SEASONN/A |
Overview
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The 12 day Everest base camp trek is a customized teahouse trekking in the Everest region. We exclude the Kathmandu day tour, giving priority to completing the trek within 12 days. Phakding, Namche, Khumjung, Dingboche, Lobuche, and Gorekshep are the best accommodation sites to complete the Everest base camp trekking route.
Passing the beautiful town of Lukla, the walk begins on the bank of the Dudh koshi with a flapping player’s flag on monasteries. The mane, Chorten, Gumba, and monasteries surplus the beauty of the Khumbu region. The hospitality of Sherpas makes every meal fruitful. The small villages await you on the bank of the Dudhkoshi or in a valley between mountains every day. Uphills and downhills, pine trails, pastures, or grassland show its diverse vegetation and fauna inhabiting there. The passersby, sheepherds, and yaks add joy during the walk. The greenery becomes dull in high elevation, but the beauty we see in naked hills, random growth of Himalayan herbs, yaks surviving on harsh conditions, and snowcapped landscapes, mountains, and rocks is amazing.
You will get an attached room up to Namche Bazar; the more you walk higher, the harder it will be to get facilities. Extreme climate and high altitude both remain challenges. The confidence and determination make you strong. We provide the best facilities, a friendly environment, and the best price guarantee. Thus travel with Mission Summit treks to make a successful Mount Everest Base Camp trek.
Outline Itinerary
| Days | itinerary | Maximum Altitude | Walking |
| 1 | Fly to Lukla and to Phakding | 2,791 m/9,156 ft | 4 hrs |
| 2 | Phakding to Namche | 3,440 m/11,286 ft | 7-8 hrs |
| 3 | Namche to Khumjung | 3,800 m/12,667 ft | 3-4 hrs |
| 4 | Khumjungtoo Phortse | 3,840 m/12,598 ft | 6-7 hrs |
| 5 | Phortse to Dingboche | 4410 m/14,468 ft | 7-8 hrs |
| 6 | Acclimatization | 4410 m/14,468 ft | — hrs |
| 7 | Dingbochee To Lobuche | 4,910 m/16,108 ft | 5-6 hrs |
| 8 | Lobuche to GorakShepp—EBC | 5,364 m/17,598 ft | 8-9 hrs |
| 9 | Ghoraksep to Kalapather—Pheriche | 5,545 m/18,192 ft | 7-8 hrs |
| 10 | Pheriche to Namche | 3,440 m/11,286 ft | 8-9 hrs |
| 11 | Namche to Lukla | 2,791 m/9,156 ft | 8-9 hrs |
| 12 | Fly Back to Kathmandu | 1400 m/4,593 ft |
Trip fact
| Activities: Trekking, |
| EBC Trek Price: 1200 USD Per Person / 65000 INR – Indian |
| Total Duration: 11 nights and 12 days |
| Grade: Advanced Moderate |
| Max. Elevation: Everest Base Camp (5364 m) or Kalapather (5600 m) |
| Trekking style: Tea house trek |
| Meal: Full board on the trek |
| Best Months: Sept-Nov and Mar-May/All year |
| Group Size: Min. 2 people; Max. 12 people |
Trip Highlights
- Mini Himalayan Market (Namche Bazaar)
- The Yeti scalp in Khumjung Monastery
- Mountaineering training center
- An amazing mountain view, including Mount Everest & Lhotse
- Everest Base Camp is 5364 m, and Kalapather is 5600 m.
- Unique Culture and Lifestyle of Sherpa
12 Days Everest Base Camp Trek Itinerary
Wake up early in the morning and reach the airport for the mountainous flight to Lukla. Yes, the real trek begins now. A short glimpse of the mountainous vision of Nepal from the plane definitely adds enthusiasm to reach Everest Base Camp. Lukla airport, also named Tenzing Hillary airport, is the gateway of the EBC trek.
Phakding is a small town on the bank of Dudhkoshi. It is a commercialized village with a hotel and lodge. Since Phakding lies at low altitude than Lukla, we will descend down towards the bank of Dudh Koshi, passing the small town of Lukla. The greenery of the surrounding , the burble of a river, and the peaceful environment make for a wonderful beginning of trek. Passing the wooden bridge, suspension bridge, and enjoying the view of the forest, flow of Dudh Koshi, uphills and downhills, we will reach Phakding.
Namche trek begins after having breakfast in Phakding. Walking on the bank of Dudhkoshi and crossing three suspension bridges, we will reach on Pine Trail. Entering the Sagarmatha National Park, passing Manjo village and Jorsale village set in the SNP, we will reach Namche bazar.
Things to do in Namche Bazzar
- Explore the Namche Bazaar Market
- Visit Namche Monastery
- Experience Nightlife
- Enjoy Local food
- Relax at Local Cafés
Today is an acclimatization day; to adjust the body to the changing environment, we will remain in the periphery of Namche. We will leave Namche and walk uphill towards the Everest View Hotel to get a mesmerizing view of Mt. Everest, Nuptse, Lostse Shar, Amma Doblam, Tabuche and Cholache, Kusum Khangaru, Khangteka, and Thamsherkhu. After spending about an hour in the Everest View hotel, we will descend down to Khumjung Valley.
Khumjung Valley offers a monastery with preserved skulls of Yeti, Hillary School, and an innocent ethnic Sherpa community living with nature. We will explore the valley after having lunch.
After having breakfast in Khumjung village, we will trek towards Phortse. Your walk continues on uphills and downhills of the Everest region with a wonderful view of Mt. Everest, Mt. Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, and Tamserkhu on the horizon. You may see pheasant, musk deer, Himalayan Thar, and Yak in your surroundings. You will pass Kayangjuma, Sanasa, and walk through a rhododendron forest with sprouting vegetation and reach Phortse, a small Sherpa town.
To reach Dingboche, you will ascend 550 m high in around 4–5 hours. You will leave Phortse and walk uphill, passing Phortse helipad. Different uphills and downhills continue with wonderful mountain scenery. After around 2 hours of walking, you will reach Pangboche. Enjoying the view of different Gompa, Chorten, and Maniwall.
In order to take rest and acclimatize in Dingboche, we will not walk long today. A short hike in Nagarjun Peak gives the best view of Mt. Makalu. You can also hike to Chukhumg or take rest in a tea house.
After having breakfast in Dingboche, we will walk uphill towards Thukla. The nongreen surroundings, rocky path, snow-covered landscape, pasture, and raring Yak give a pure vision of Himalayan life. Scattered and small Sherpa villages established to serve travelers give the best services. The trekking in the Khumbu region becomes unique after reaching Lobuche. The mountain ranges become closer, and the purest cool air and snowy surroundings are great, resembling heaven.
The day to be on Destination—Everest Base Camp makes you energetic from the morning. We will descend down from the Everest Pyramid and move our steps towards Gorekshep, the last teahouse station of the Everest base camp trek. To reach the nearest valley of Everest base camp, we will walk on the moranes, rocky path, enjoying the beautiful views of Mount Everest, Nuptse, Lhola, Khumbuste, Changaste, Pumori, and Labuche.
We will rest for an hour in Gorekshep, keep our bags, and head towards Everest Base Camp. The highest elevation, snowy surroundings, rocky surface, and completely mountainous view definitely increase our craze to stand on the base of the world's highest peak, Mount Everest (Sagarmatha). Capturing the moment on photographs and video, we will return back to Ghorekshep after around 1 hour spent on Everest base camp.
We will do a short expedition to Kalpathar in the early morning and reach an elevation of 5545 m before sunrise. The spectacular view of Mount Everest with sunshine gives an amazing feeling. We will descend down to Gorekshep and have breakfast. After then we will start reverse trekking towards Lukla.
Following different pathways, we will descend down to Pheriche for a night stay.
Descending to lower elevation takes less time. We will come back to Namche, enjoying the mane and chorten, monasteries, sherpa villages, rhododendron forest, pheasant, yak, sheep, grassland, and pasture. The Himalayan Thamel welcomes you with more facilities than in upper elevation.
Saying goodbye to Namche, we will descend to Manjo village, pass through Sagarmatha National Park, and reach Phakding. Crossing suspension bridges and walking on the bank of Dudhkoshi, we will reach the Lukla, the ending point of the 11-day Everest base camp trek. The trekking ends as you reach Lukla.
We will reserve your ticket to Kathmandu/Ramechhap; the friendship and hospitality we gain during 12 days remain for a lifetime.
COST INCLUDES
THIS TRIP INCLUDES
Airport pickup and drop by private car/Van/Bus
Flight from Kathmandu to Lukla and Kathmandu
Three meals a (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) during the trek.
All accommodations during the trek. (Toilet will be outside from your room)
All necessary paper works Everest National park entry permit
Trekking information management system (Tims) permit
A helpful, knowledgeable, friendly, well English speaking trained, government license holder guide With all his salary, food, drinks and insurance.
Medical supplies (first aid kit will be available)
All government taxes and office expenses.
Trekking route map
Domestic Airport tax
THIS TRIP EXCLUDES
Nepal entry visa fee $40
Accommodation in Kathmandu
International airfare/Your Travel insurance
Lunch/ Dinner in Kathmandu
Meniral water/bottles drinks/Sweets things during the trek.
Hot shower/Battery charge /WI-FI for camera during the trek
Tips for guide
Gallery
FAQs
12 days Everest base camp trek is moderately difficult trek. Physically fit person with trekking experience can easily do Everest base Camp trek.
12 days Everest base camp trek is a short trek compared with the Everest base camp trek. It is the best trek for trekkers who want to do the EBC trek in a short time interval.
Spring (March, April, May) and autumn (September, October, November) are the best season of 12 days Everest base Camp trek. Both the spring and autumn seasons have pleasant weather in which you can view the pleasant beauty of the Everest region.
You can get moderate to luxurious accommodation depending on your trekking package. Everest region is highly developed trekking site where we can get best tea houses and hotel in each resting zone.
Physical exercises, jogging and walking should be done before 3 months of trekking. You should do medical checkup, blood pressure should be in balance so that you will not suffer from altitude sickness during trek.
Accommodation, food (breakfast, dinner and Lunch), permit, transportation, guide and potter are included in Everest base camp trek Package. You will have best trekking experience when you decide to trek in package because all the arrangement will be done from company. You will get best hospitality until your departure from Nepal.
Yes, you can charge your gadgets in tea houses each day. Charging will be available in dining hall rather than in your room. You should pay for charging gadget. Some tea houses demand payment per gadget whereas some tea house demand per hour of charging gadget.
Acclimatization, frequently drinking water to hydrate the body, enough rest and taking food properly should be done to prevent altitude sickness. If you feel uneasy then you should take medicine against altitude sickness.
The Mount Everest Base Camp elevation is 5364 in Meter and 17598 in feet.
Yes, It is possible to Everest Base Camp Trek in monsoon but due to rain you are not able to take a fight from Kathmandu to Lukla so that you have to use Bus or Jeep to reach Salleri and then start a Trek.Everest trek in June July and August is not good time to do cause of No flight, less visibilities of mountain and rain in low altitude after 4000 meter there will be no rain only fogy. If you want to do Everest Base Camp Trek in Monsoon you can do but we suggest you do in spring and autumn.
The Everest Base Camp elevation is 5364 in Meter and 17602 in feet. The new Hight of Everest is 8848.48 merter / 29030.44 feet.
No, there is not any flight from Pokhara to Lukla and Lukla to Pokhara. The Lukla flight always takes from Kathmandu in the low season. During high season the Lukla flight takes from Ramchap, Manthali airport. which takes 5 Hrs from Thamel, Kathmandu.
Trek to Everest base camp trek is 12 days long trek expect arrival and departure day. When we include your arrival and departure day it will be 14 days everest base camp trek. If you are free individual traveller then 12 days Everest base camp trek is the best option.
More Info
12 Days Everest Base Camp Trek begins from Lukla and leads you to Everest base camp on the 8th day of your trek. You will spend the entire 12 days and 11 nights in the Everest region and fly back to Kathmandu on the 12th day. Some of the required information for the 12-day Everest base camp trek is listed below.
Visa
You can get a visit visa to Nepal from your nearby Nepalese embassy. As an option, you can get a visit visa to Nepal at Tribhuvan International Airport after your arrival in Nepal. You can take a 15-day visa for the 12-day EBC trek.
Accommodation
This is a 12 Days Everest base camp teahouse trek, so the best accommodation is offered throughout the trek. You will get a clean room with a comfortable bed. The attached room is available up to Namche only. In higher elevations, you will have a bathroom outside your room.
Charging gadgets
You can have charging facilities throughout the trek. The charging will not be available inside the room. You should charge your phone and other gadgets in the dining hall. You should pay separately for charging your gadgets. Some tea houses take payment per hour for charging gadgets and some tea houses take payment per gadget.
Drinking water
You can get pure drinking water throughout the trek. You should carry a water bottle with you so that you can fill your bottle with hot water before leaving the tea house. It is best to drink.
Best season
Autumn (September, October, and November) and spring (March, April, and May) are the best seasons for the Everest base camp trek. During March, April, June, August, September, and October, the weather remains pleasant, and a clear view of the mountains can be seen. You will not have steep paths and extreme weather in the autumn and spring seasons.
Note: You can also do the EBC trek in December, January, and February if you feel okay with the cold. The cold in winter is from -19°C to -25°C. If you feel okay, we are ready to organize the EBC trek in winter.
Difficulty level
The 12-day Mt. Everest Base Camp trek is a difficult trek. You have to reach the base camp of the highest peak in the world. Strong determination and willpower are essential for completing the trek.
Preparation
You should have physical exercises and regular 2-3 hours of walking before 3 months of your trek. A medical checkup is also necessary to prevent uncertain events such as serious illness and low or high blood pressure.
General clothing is recommended.
- Warm jacket—down jacket,
- Water- and windproof jacket (alternatively, bring a poncho or umbrella)
- Long-sleeved synthetic fleece (windproof material, if possible)
- Thermal underwear.
- Hat, a pair of gloves, and a scarf.
- Comfortable hiking trousers. (loose-fitting)
- Shorts and trousers, or a skirt.
- 2 pairs of warm wool-blend socks.
- 2 pairs of running socks or liner socks.
- Proper hiking boots.
- Running shoes and flip-flops.
- 2-3 T-shirts.
- Water bottle.
Altitude Sickness
This is a kind of illness that is caused by ascent to high altitudes. The symptoms will occur within 6 to 24 hours of achieving a high altitude. Altitude sickness is fatal and can result in death if not treated in time. You need to stay alert to any of the symptoms that occur.
Symptoms
- Headache
- Nausea and vomiting
- Dizziness
- Tiredness
- Loss of appetite
- Upset stomach
- Feeling unsteady
- Shortness of breath
- Increased heart rate
- Difficulty sleeping
An effective measure to recover from early AMS
If you happen to notice any of the symptoms, follow the guideline mentioned below:
- Do not climb any higher for the next 48 hours.
- Descend to a lower altitude if possible.
- Take complete rest until you feel well.
- Do not exercise.
- Do not smoke.
- Drink plenty of water.
- Take external oxygen supply if necessary.
- Take anti-sickness medicines.
If you see no improvement in your health within 48 hours, you will have to be immediately deported to the city for medical support.
Preventive Measures
There is no way to train your body prior to trekking so as to adapt to the high altitude. Some ways in which you can prevent it are as follows:
- Take plenty of rest
- Ascend slowly and gradually as you reach higher
- keep yourself hydrated
- Eat high-calorie food
- Do not smoke, drink or consume tranquilizing medicines
Insurance
During times of emergencies like acute altitude sickness or a natural calamity, you might have to be immediately deported in a helicopter. The cost of such deportation is covered by health insurance that needs to be purchased before you start the trek.
Trek option
- Solo trekking with a private guide and porter.
- Trekking with the Only Guide.
- Trekking with Guide and Porter.
- Trekking with a group with a guide & porter.
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