This 14-day Everest Base Camp Short Trek Itinerary combines breathtaking panoramas of the world’s highest mountains with unique Sherpa culture. The trip begins with a short flight to Lukla, a charming Sherpa settlement, where you’ll be impressed by the spectacular vistas of the mighty Himalayas from the very beginning of the trek. Upon landing at Lukla, you’ll begin your EBC trek. Phakding, Namche, Tengboche, Dingboche, and Gorakshep are all Sherpa settlements that could be reached by trekking along well-established trails, you’ll not only hike through valleys surrounded by stunning snow-capped mountains on your EBC tour, but you will also gain a profound understanding of Sherpa culture and customs.
Overview
Mount Everest Base Camp (EBC) is the doorway to the Himalayas’ most spectacular, majestic, and stunning scenery. It is one of Nepal’s most well-known treks, leading to the foot of Mt. Everest, the world’s highest mountain.
Mount Everest Base Camp’s major highlights include trekking through the alpine region on remote mountain ranges, experiencing true wilderness, exploring Everest Base Camp, hiking Kala Patthar- one of the best viewpoints in the Khumbu valley, and enjoying the best sunrise view over majestic peaks.
There are a lot to explore and absorb throughout the EBC route. A hike to Kala Patthar is another highlight of this Everest Base Camp Tour (5,644 m). Kala Patthar is one of the best places to catch a close-up glimpse of Mt. Everest, the world’s highest mountain. This overlook is also the trek’s highest point, offering spectacular scenery of the world’s tallest peaks over 8,000 meters. Mt. Everest, Mt. Nuptse, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Pumori, and Mt. Ama Dablam are all visible from this vantage point. Similarly, the Everest Base Camp trek is moderate to challenging in difficulty, with some preparation, you can accomplish this expedition.
The EBC trek will undoubtedly put your physical and emotional endurance to the test. This 14-day EBC itinerary offers a better opportunity to make your dreams a reality while also challenging yourself, you’ll be able to uncover both natural beauty and your own potential on this adventure.
The Everest Base Camp Short Trek can be conducted at any season of the year, however, fall and spring are the optimum seasons for the Everest Base Camp Short Trek. During the climbing season, which runs from April to May, you’ll get the opportunity to meet real mountain superheroes who are attempting to summit Mt. Everest.
Best Time to Travel & Weather Condition:
The ideal seasons for Everest Base Camp Helicopter Trek are spring (March to May) and fall (mid-September to November). During these seasons, the weather is dry and clear, making it perfect for trekking and basking in pristine mountain landscapes. The days are pleasant, while the evenings are cool. However, because these are peak seasons, the trails get crowded and busy.
The foothills are enchanting with wildflowers, especially rhododendron blossoms, in the spring. The Base Camp is transformed into a tented city during the climbing season, with climbers and Sherpa guides. Trekking to Everest Base Camp is extremely popular in the autumn, you may experience extremely clear sights during this season due to the ending of the heavy monsoon season, which clears the atmosphere.
If you plan your journey around October, you’ll be able to attend Mani Rimdu, the Everest region’s most significant festival, people from Tengboche, Chiwong, and Thame monasteries all participate in this celebration.
Entry Permits & Requirements:
The Everest Base Camp Helicopter Trek requires two permits:
1) Sagarmatha National Park Entry Permit and
2) Khumbu Rural Municipality Entrance Permit.
Unlike many Nepal Himalaya climbs, you won’t require a TIMS (Tourist Information Management System) card for this one.
The Nepal Tourism Board’s office in Kathmandu or the park’s entrance gate in Monjo can provide you with Sagarmatha National Park Entry Permit for NRS 3000.
The fee for citizens of SAARC nations is NRS 1500.
You must complete the permit application and present your passport or a copy of your passport. You must be in Lukla to obtain the Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality Entrance Permit. The permission costs NRS 2000 and may be acquired at the rural municipality counter on the outskirts of the settlement. You won’t have to worry about waiting for permits since the company or our guides will take care of everything.
Travel Insurance:
All clients participating in any activity must have travel insurance. Personal injury, death, hospital expenditures, repatriation fees, helicopter rescue, and any other disease covered by the insurance plan will be given, we highly advise you to acquire a comprehensive insurance plan from a trustworthy insurance company.
Passport and Visa:
Every client must have a valid passport from the return date with a 6 months prior validity by the Nepalese consulate in your country or immigration office at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu.
Equipment lists
- Find the guidelines regarding essential trekking gears.
- Daypack above 40 liters. (Must be waterproof)
- Down jacket (rental available)
- Warm sleeping bag (rental available)
- Sun head, gulf cap, sunglasses, headlamp, and torchlight.
- Ear-muffs, sun Lotions/sun cream.
- One pair of liner gloves is thin wool and synthetic.
- Cotton t-shirts, Synthetic t-shirts.
- Two Long sleeve polyester or synthetic lightweight for sunny days.
- One Soft-shell jacket has water & wind resistance.
- One swimming dress.
- Inner cloths as your requirement.
- Liner socks, woolen socks.
- Proper trekking shoes.
- Imodium or Pepto Bismo capsules for upset stomach or diarrhea.
- Diamox for altitude sickness. The guide will help you to take it.
- One small personal-sized first-aid kit with blister treatments such as moleskin, bands, anti-infection ointments, and muscle relief ointments.
Meals and Drinking Water:
Popular trekking areas like Annapurna, Everest, Langtang, and Manaslu offer a menu system featuring different ethnic cuisines and western meals. However, some places serve typical Nepali meals, which differ from international cuisine. Local residents prepare these meals. Every tourist lodge and tea house employs a well-trained cook who focuses on preparing clean, hygienic, fresh, and delicious food. Each lodge also provides safe drinking water or mineral water. If you buy a water purification tablet from Kathmandu you can take water from the tap and purify it by yourself, this will be cheaper and control plastic pollution as well.
Itinerary
The flight into Kathmandu Valley is spectacular, with a panoramic view of the Himalayan mountains and the valley below. Our agent will greet and welcome you at the Tribhuvan International Airport, drive you to your hotel, and assist you with all of your travel requirements. You'll have time to visit the city after you've checked in (depending on your arrival time).
Duration: 35 minutes flight, 3-4 hours (8 km) trek You'll be flying to Lukla today. An exciting flight to Lukla, a picturesque mountaintop Sherpa settlement, starts your Everest adventure, meets the rest of the team after you get in Lukla, sorts through your possessions, packs your belongings, and head out on your adventure. Descend towards the Dudh Koshi River through Chauri Kharka settlement. Phakding (2,610m), a small Sherpa settlement hidden in the lush Dudh Koshi Valley, is reached through a picturesque path that follows the river's bank. On the way, you'll see Khumbila, a holy peak worshipped by the Sherpas. No one is permitted to climb on this sacred mountain, making it one of the few unclimbed summits in the Khumbu area. If you're not too fatigued, take a stroll through the town and interact with the inhabitants, or swing by one of the cafés for a hot beverage. Overnight in Phakding
Walking Distance: 6-7 hours (10.5 km) trek Set out for Namche Bazaar, also renowned as Nepal's "Sherpa capital." The trail passes the Dudh Koshi, a milky glacial river up to Monjo, walk across a suspension bridge, and through a mesmerizing pine forest you'll cross numerous suspension bridges, including the well-known Hillary Suspension Bridge! Arrange your permits for inspection before you approach the Sagarmatha National Park entrance. Trek down alongside the Dudh Koshi River to Jorsale. After some rest, it's a tough climb uphill to Namche Bazaar, the Everest Region's economic powerhouse, brace yourself as you catch your first glimpse of Mount Everest in all its grandeur from Tope Danda. Overnight in Namche Bazaar.
Walking Distance: 4-5 hours (6 km) trek Enjoy an entire day at Namche Bazaar. This is your first day of acclimatization, as you ascend, your body must acclimate to the thinner air at greater elevations. The village has various vantage points for an acclimatization hikes. Some of the finest bakeries, cafés, restaurants, shops and the only ATM in the Everest Region can be found here. The 'Saturday Market' at Namche is well-known throughout all of Khumbu. Traders from all over the Everest region travel to Namche on Saturdays to exhibit their items at the Saturday Market. Interact with the friendly locals or hike up to any of the vantage points for stunning views of the Himalayas. An early morning hike at any vantage point will provide you with a breathtaking view of the Himalayas. The sun's rays illuminate the snow-covered peaks of Mount Everest, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Kongde, and Lhotse. Explore the Sherpa Culture Museum to learn about Sherpa culture and customs. An upward hike from Shyangboche Airport to Everest View Hotel provides as an excellent acclimatization hike while offering close-up views of Mount Everest, Thamserku, and Ama Dablam. You could hike to Khumjung and Kunde settlements if you want to or visit Sir Edmund Hillary's school, first in the Everest Region at Khumjung. Khumjung Monastery, which is almost 400 years old, has what is said to be the scalp of Yeti, the abominable snowman.
Walking Distance: 5-6 hours (10 km) trek The trail today provides amazing sights of the Himalayan ranges. Some of the Himalayan giants you will view when trekking are Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, and Kwangde, this hike is notable because of the route through juniper and rhododendron forests with the gigantic peaks towering overhead. Tengboche, a Sherpa settlement, is the destination for today's trek. Tengboche presents a close-up view of Ama Dablam, widely regarded as one of the world's most picturesque peaks. Tengboche Monastery, the Khumbu region's oldest Buddhist monastery, looms over the settlement. Explore the monastery attend to the monks' trance-inducing hum and chanting. Furthermore, the golden rays of the sun brushing over the snowy mountains, notably Ama Dablam and Thamserku, it's not to be missed at dawn and dusk.
Walking Distance: 5-6 hours (11 km) trek You'll pass the plains and the Imja Khola (River) on your way to Pangboche. The hamlet boasts the region's largest and tallest permanent settlement of Sherpa's, the unique Sherpa village ambiance and local cuisine will keep you entertained! In the afternoon, proceed to Dingboche. The views of Island Peak and Ama Dablam are spectacular on the way.
Walking Distance: 4-5 hours (4.5 km) trek Take a day off at Dingboche to acclimatize to the high altitude. This is your second acclimatization day and there's plenty to do here for trekkers and climbers on their way to Mount Everest, Ama Dablam, or ImjaTse. After breakfast, take an acclimatization hike to Nagarjun Hill (5,100m) near the village. It is an uphill trek with no challenging aspects. There may be some loose rocks, and you may need to watch your step while you scramble on certain portions. However, no technical climbing is required, and apart from the altitude, there is nothing to be concerned about. Nangkatshang or Nagarjun, named after a Buddhist hermit nestles on the hilltop, is one of the outstanding viewpoints in the Khumbu region. One may experience breathtaking 360-degree views of Makalu, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Kantega, Thamserku, and other peaks. The finest views are of Ama Dablam (the entire mountain can be seen from the base to the top) and Island Peak. From here, you may also get a close-up glimpse of the Imja glacier. In the late afternoon, you may relax or go for a walk around the village.
Walking Distance: 5-6 hours (8 km) trek Continue through steep mountain terrain to Lobuche, a tiny village with spectacular views of Lobuche, Pumori, and Nuptse. Due to high altitude, walking may be difficult so take frequent rest, stop for lunch along the route in the little settlement of Thukla (4,600m). At Thukla Pass you'll pass by memorial stupas constructed in memory of mountaineers who died while ascending Mount Everest, among the stone tributes are those honoring alpinists Scott Fischer, Rob Hall, and climbing record-holder Sherpa. The late Babu Chiri Sherpa is notable. The ill-fated Everest trip that claimed the lives of Scott Fischer and Rob Hall was chronicled in John Krakauer's book "Into Thin Air" and adapted into a feature-length film titled "Everest." The peaks that separate Nepal and Tibet can be seen from the trail. Lobuche consists of a few local dwellings and teahouses that provide modest services.
Walking Distance: 7-8 hours (12 km) trek Your goal of reaching the base of the world's highest peak has come true today, today's hike will take you to EBC, the destination you've been wanting to reach since the beginning of your adventure! Today's trek is one of the most memorable of your whole adventure, despite the fact that it is hard and challenging, physically you may get weaker as the elevation increases and the oxygen level declines. Follow your guide and take it slowly and steadily. Gorak Shep may be reached in a few hours. Take a break, leave your heavy belongings at your teahouse, and climb up to Everest Base Camp.
Walking Distance: 6-7 hours (12 km) trek After breakfast, hike to Kala Patthar, the Everest Region's most popular overlook, at 5,550 meters, Kala Patthar is the highest point on your trek. Since the top of Mount Everest is not visible from Everest Base Camp, hikers frequently travel to Kala Patthar to enjoy a closer look at the world's highest mountains Mount Pumori, Everest, Nuptse, and Lhotse encircle Kala Patthar with snowy walls. Indulge yourself in a 360-degree panorama of these Himalayan vistas. From the top of Kala Patthar, see the sun's flaming rays illuminate Mount Everest's snowy peak. Return back to Gorak Shep later and continue to Pheriche.
Walking Distance: 7-8 hours (19 km) trek From Pheriche to Tengboche, the hike is quite straightforward downhill, by late afternoon, you will arrive in Namche Bazaar. Indulge in the views and have a good night's sleep.
Walking Distance: 6-7 hours (18.5 km) trek Today's hike will take you back to Lukla. Trek to the Hillary Suspension Bridge after breakfast, then via various small settlements to Lukla, you may celebrate your accomplishment in Lukla! This is going to be your final night in the mountains.
Duration: 35 minutes flight The picturesque flight from Lukla to Kathmandu seems like a delight, you'll be driven to your accommodation once you arrive at Kathmandu. Go shopping for souvenirs or take a break. A special goodbye dinner will be served in the evening to mark the end of your adventure.
Our staff will drop you off at the airport, you bid farewell to your newfound friends as well as Nepal. Note: All of the above-mentioned trekking hours and distances are estimations and should only be used as a general guideline.
