Everest base camp trek -14 days Itinerary & Package cost 2023

Everest base camp trek

Everest base camp trek is without a doubt, one of the most renowned travel destinations in the world. For adventure travelers an exciting opportunity to be at the foot of the world’s highest mountain – Mount Everest (8,848m/29,029ft).

Everest base camp trek is a combination of the world’s highest mountain views and Buddhist culture in the captivating valley of Khumbu. The trek cost and itinerary are customized according to your holiday schedule and group size. The Mount Everest base camp trek route is one of the most popular destinations of the Himalayas which meets the highest mountain in the world. It is including Mount Everest (8848m) and the world heritage site Sagarmatha National Park as well. With a climb of Kala Pattar (5,545m /18187ft), you will observe the incredible panoramic view of mount Everest surrounded by adjoining mountains, it is the highlight of the Everest base camp trek.

The specialty of the Kala Patthar is to serve your closest view of Mt. Everest, as well as the highest spot of this adventure to experience. The Himalayan Smiles treks provide wonderful service and cost and guide you to amazing pictures of the high Khumbu valley. While the valley of inhabitant Sherpa tribe’s friendly people offers warm hospitality in the comfort of nice and cozy lodges on the route of the Everest Base Camp trek.

The Everest Base Camp trek of 14 days begins from Lukla (2,860m/9380ft) after 35 mins thrilling airstrip from Kathmandu. The airport at present is named after Everest’s legendary heroes Tenzing & Hillary the first to conquer Everest on May 29th, 1953 AD. After getting organized with the Himalayan Smile Treks, our porters will then carry your baggage full of responsibility. Sometimes laden on Jhopkyo(mix breed of Yak and normal cow) will carry them as Yak cannot survive below the 3,000m/9840ft. So the crossbred animals are used for carrying loads of trekkers and mountaineering expeditions.

Follow our expert local base camp guide who will show you the wonders of Everest.  The Everest base camp trek route leads towards the Khumbu high valley as the altitude picks up following the Dudh Kosi and Imja Tse rivers. Both river origin is the glaciers of Khumbu. The walk is pleasant although a touch of the high altitude above 4,500 m /14760ft. Thyangboche Monastery with its a famous old monastery steeped in over 500 years of history including awesome mountain scenery.

As the elevation gains trek leads toward the high Khumbu valley past the nice areas of Pangboche and Dingboche. Then reach a high mountainous area and glaciers as the walking approach at Everest base camp at 5364 m beneath the South face of Mt. Everest. Finally, the views of amazing Khumbu icefalls and glaciers will leave you delighted on the EBC trip.

After a grand moment reaching the Everest base camp, the next adventure leads to the highest spot at Kala Pattar hilltop (5,545m/18187ft). The hill is a notable landmark located on the south ridge of Pumori in the Nepalese Himalayas. From Gorakshep, it takes you 2.5 hours to climb to the Kala Patthar. The marvelous and panoramic mountain view from Kala Pattar including Mount Everest (8848 m) and more :

  • Mt Everest (8,848m/29, 028ft)
  • Lhotse (8,516 m/24,940 ft)
  • Nuptse (7,855m/25,772 ft)
  • Makalu (8,463m/27758ft)
  • Pumori (7,161m/23488ft)
  • Tharmarsarku (6,623m/21723ft)
  • Mt. Amadablam (6,812m/22349.08ft)
  • And many more…

Finally, you will head back to the base camp in Lukla to conclude this fascinating Everest base camp trek with utmost, impressive service and excellent reviews with a reasonable cost of Himalayan Smile treks, wonderful cheerful guides, and porters. A scenic flight brings you back to Kathmandu after a memorable adventure trip to Mount Everest base camp.

Everest base camp trek – Difficulty

The Everest base camp trek is difficult because of the altitude. The trek starts from Lukla 2880 m which is 35 minute’s flight from Kathmandu. The high altitude sickness starts from Lukla and trails gradually up to the base camp(5364 m) and Kala patter(5555 m). However, aim for patients and longer periods of activity over speedy, high-intensive exercise the slow and balanced walk is giving your body more time to adjust to the altitude changes and sensible pacing to avoid exhausting yourself.

The Everest base camp trek has the spirit of a mountain journey and like walking, you are always qualified for any trekking in Nepal. You do not need any previous experience. However, we suggest you some physical fitness programs such as running, swimming, and hiking before you embark on the journey to the Everest base camp trek.

Day Excursion to Everest Base Camp

The Gorakshep is the last settlement before the Everest base camp. From here 3-hour high altitude walk but depending on each individual’s weather, acclimatization, and physical conditioning. The south Mt. Everest Base Camp is in Nepal at an altitude of 5,364 m (17,598 ft). The Everest Base Camp trek on the south side is one of the most popular trekking routes in the Himalayas and is visited by thousands of trekkers each year. Enjoy the view of the Khumbu glacier and the foot of the world’s highest mountain. Everest base camp is a flat field below Kala Patthar, 5,545 m (18,192 ft), and Mt. Pumori.

EBC AMS & Prevention

When you will go over 3000 m they may feel some effects of altitude sickness like shortness of breath and possibly light-headedness which is fairly common. Sometimes they may also get diarrhea as well as sprains and muscle aches. In such a case, our guide who is experienced in first aid treatment and high altitude sickness will advise you about any health requirements and also treat you. Altitude sickness is dangerous but it can be avoidable. If you follow a few simple rules you will not suffer from altitude sickness. Rules are to trek slowly with your guide, drink at least two liters of water per day (not including beer or soft drinks),

If you feel shortness of breath, a slight headache, or dizziness, tell your guide and rest immediately. Lie down, and drink water. If you are still feeling unwell you may consider going down a few hundred meters. Do not pretend you are okay and do not go down alone. For further information on altitude sickness click here

Trip Fact

Trip Duration: 14 days
Trip code: HST-ET-12
Trek start/end: Lukla/Lukla
Grade: Moderate
Trek start: 2810m/9216ft
Highest elevation: 5545m
Group size: Minimum 2
Best season: September, October, November, December, February to April
Mode of trekking : Teahouse

Everest base camp trek Highlights

  1. An exciting mountain flight from Kathmandu / to Lukla.
  2. Namche Bazaar, the gateway to Mt. Everest
  3. Sherpa culture and lifestyle in Khumjung
  4. Everest panoramic view from Syangboche.
  5. Tengboche monastery
  6. Climbing to Kala Patthar (5545m)
  7. Great view of Mt, Everest, Mt Lhotse, and other mountains from Kala Patthar.
  8. Touch the foot of the world's highest mountain Mt. Everest (8848 m).
Starting Price $1060 .00
  • Cost Includes
    • Airport to hotel pick and drop
    • Two-night hotel in Kathmandu at three-star categories in BB plan
    • One highly experienced mountain Guide and  Porter
    • Accommodation food, drinks, salary, insurance, transportation of both trek guide and Porter
    • All necessary paper works and Sagarmatha National Park entry permit
    • TIMS Card (Trekker’s Information Management System card)
    • Kathmandu/ Lukla / Kathmandu airfare.
  • Cost Excludes
    • Other ground transportation
    • Accommodation in Mountain lodge run by local people during a trek
    • All meals during trekking
    • International airfare
    • Travelers insurance
    • Cold drinks (Alcohol  and cold drinks)
    • Boiled water, Hot shower, Mineral water, Batteries charge and hot drinks (in pot)
    • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu (Approx. 10-12 USD)
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    • Stress free, safe, relaxing trip
    • Minimum booking deposit
    • Assistance of certified travel consultants
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    Everest base camp trek Itinerary

    Everest base camp trek itinerary can view overall Everest region highlights places and including everything you need to know about the Mount Everest region. The itinerary including 2 days acclimatization day that day you can be adjusting your body from high altitude, blend with the local people and Sherpa culture. The  Everest base camp trek duration is average 14  to 16 days. Also, we can customize the trek itinerary according to your travel timeframe and interest.

    Day
    01
    Bhaktapur old city
    Arrival in Kathmandu

    After arrival at Kathmandu International airport, meet the Himalayan Smile treks airport officer and he will assist to transfer your hotel. After refreshment drinks at the hotel, We will do a short orientation of the overall trip. Meet your trekking guide and final preparation for trekking. O/n at a hotel in Kathmandu.

    Samsara resort and hotel
    Orientation program
    Breakfast only
    Kathmandu (1400m)
    Day
    02
    everest base camp trek - lukla airport
    Fly to Lukla. Trek to Phakding

    Early morning transfer to Kathmandu airport domestic terminal to catch a flight to Lukla (2810m), 35 minutes.  After tea and coffee in Lukla, your trekking starts from Lukla. In the late afternoon, you will arrive in Phakding(2610 m). Three hours walking.  Evening explores the village. O/n at a mountain lodge.

    Mountain Lodge
    Mountain flight, Trekking
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Lukla, Phakding
    Day
    03
    Everest base camp trek - Namche bazaar
    Trek Phakding to Namche Bazaar

    After breakfast, three hour walk to the Monzo at 2,835 m which is an entrance place of the Sagarmatha National Park. After crossing the suspension bridge at Dudh Kosi river at Jorsale( 2,740 m). Lunch. Trail gradually up through the forest to the Namche  Bazaar (3440m). O/n at Mountain Lodge.

    Mountain lodge
    Trekking
    Breakfast, Lunch , Dinner
    Namche Bazaar
    Day
    04
    View from Shyangboche-Everest base camp trek
    Acclimatization day in Namche Bazaar.

    Acclimatization day in Namche Bazaar. Day hike to the Syangboche ridge at 3880m, ascend 2 hours to Everest view hotel and enjoy a 360-degree view of the Himalayas, including Mt. Everest(8848 m) with a beautiful landscape filled with evergreen fir trees, and shrubs. O/n at a mountain lodge.

    Mountain lodge
    Acclimatization, Walking
    Breakfast, Lunch , Dinner
    Namche Bazaar
    Day
    05
    everest base camp trek - tengboche monastery
    Trek Namche Bazaar to Tengboche

    From Namche trail is contour to Kyangjuma(3600 m) with an excellent view of Mount Everest(8848 m),  Amadublum, and Lhotse. The trail descends to the river Dudh Kosi, at Phungi  Thanga (3250 m). Lunch. Trail accent through the pine forest to Tengboche ( 3,867 m). 9.2 km. 5 hours. O/n at a mountain lodge.

    Mountain lodge
    Trekking
    Breakfast, Lunch , Dinner
    Tengboche
    Day
    06
    Tengboche to Dingboche trek- day by day itinerary
    Trek Tengboche to Dingboche

    Trek through the rhododendron forest to Deboche and cross the river Imja Khola. The trail ascends with an incredible view of AmaDablam to the Pangboche village (3900 m). 1-hour walk to Shomare (4010m). Lunch. Trek to Dingboche (4410m). 9.1 km.6 hours. O/n at a mountain lodge.

    Teahouse
    Trekking
    Breakfast, Lunch , Dinner
    Dingboche
    Day
    07
    Acclimatisation day in Dingboche- Everest base camp trek -day by day
    Acclimatization day in Dingboche.

    Acclimatization in Dingboche( 4410m). From Dingboche hike 3 hours to the Nagarjuna Hill, which is at 5050 meters. To ascend the top of the hill is incredibly challenging but fun spectacular views of Ama Dablam (6812m), Makalu (8485m), and Cho Oyu (8201m). O/n at a mountain lodge.

    Mountain lodge
    Acclimatization
    Breakfast, Lunch , Dinner
    Dingboche
    Day
    08
    Trek dingboche to Lobuche- Everest base camp trek- day by day itinerary
    Trek Dingboche to Lobuche.

    After a short accent, the ridge, nice and open Yak pasture land walking to the Thukla (4620m). Lunch. Trail ascent to the Thukla pass 4830m, a place for the memorial of those climbers who’ve died during climbing Mt. Everest. From here gradually accent to the Lobuche (4,940 m ).7 km. 6 hrs. O/n at a mountain lodge.

    Mountain lodge
    Trekking
    Breakfast, Lunch , Dinner
    Lobuche
    Day
    09
    Trek to Lobuche to Gorakhara shep- day by day itinerary
    Trek Lobuche to Gorakhashep - EBC.

    From Lobuche, the trail gently slopes upwards to the moraine at Gorakshep (5,140 m), the last settlement before base camp and Kalapatthar. Lunch. Hike 3 hours towards the Khumbu Glacier reaching your ultimate goal to Mount Everest base camp(5,364 m) is complete. 8-hour walk. 12 km. O/n at a mountain lodge.

    Mountain lodge
    Trekking
    Breakfast, Lunch , Dinner
    Gorakshep, EBC
    Day
    10
    Everest view from Kala Pattar
    Climb to Kala pattar. Trek to Pheriche

    Early morning 2 hours climb to the Kala Pattar (5,643 m) (Black Rock), a hill that provides the best viewing of Mount Everest (8,848 m) and the surrounding peaks.   After breakfast trek to Lobuche.Trek to the Pheruche (4,200m) where the river Dudh Kosi is twisting through the valley.12 km. 9 hours walk. O/n at a mountain lodge.

    Mountain lodge
    Kala Patthar, Trekking
    Breakfast, Lunch , Dinner
    Kalapathar, Pheriche
    Day
    11
    Trek Pheruche to Namche bazaar
    Trek Pheruche to Namche Bazaar.

    Today long distance walking from Pheriche to Namche Bazaar (3444 m). The trail gradually up and down to the Tengboche. Lunch. The trek route descends to Phungi Thanga (3250 m) ascends to the Kyanjuma(3600m), and contours to the  Namche Bazaar. 14.3 km distance. 8-hour walk. O/n at a mountain lodge.

    Mountain lodge
    Trekking
    Breakfast, Lunch , Dinner
    Namche Bazaar
    Day
    12
    Everest base camp fixed departure group join trek - Trek back to Lukla
    Trek Namche Bazaar to Lukla.

    From Namche Bazaar the trail steeply descends to the Dudha Koshi river, crossing the suspension bridge to Jorsalle (2740m). From Jorslle 3 hour walk to the Phakding via Monjo. Lunch. The trek route continuously up and down to the Lukla at 2,860 m. 13.5 km distance. 8-hour walk.

    O/n at a mountain lodge.

    Mountain lodge
    Trekking
    Breakfast, Lunch , Dinner
    Lukla
    Day
    13
    Fly back to Kathamndu.
    Fly Lukla to Kathmandu.

    Early morning has breakfast at Lukla guest house. From the tea house, five minutes walk to the Tenzing–Hillary Airport(2860 m). Fly 35 minutes from Lukla to Katmandu (1,400m) domestic airport. Transfer to your hotel. shopping. Leisure.  Evening meeting and dinner.

    O/n at Kathmandu hotel.

    Fly to KTM
    Breakfast only
    Kathmandu
    Day
    14
    Departure to internation airport
    Departure.

    After breakfast,  walk around the Thamel. Last-minute shopping.  Preparing for departure. Transfer to the  Kathmandu International airport for final departure. From your hotel, we will suggest you that leave for three hours for the  Kathmandu international departure.

    Hotel
    Departure to International Airport
    Breakfast only

    Detailed Itinerary

    Kathmandu airport
    Transfer to Hotel

    Meet our officer and drive 30 m to the Samsara Resort & Hotel, Thamel which lies 7 km west of the TIA (Tribhuvan International Airport).


    Samsara hotel
    Check in to hotel

    Check-in to your appropriate room along with welcome drinks at the lobby. Take some relaxation and proceed towards your beautiful room.


    Orientation program

    Visit our office Himalayan Smile at Saatghumti (Seven Street Corner), Thamel where you will negotiate with Managing Director Mr. KP Subedi. Have a brief discussion about trekking and payment. The cash is taken in either US Doller or Nepali Rupees. Paying via credit card is also acceptable.


    Everest base camp trek - shopping
    Shopping

    If you lack of trekking equipment, they are easily available in the Thamel. However, Dufflebag, Sleeping bag, and Down Jacket are provided by Himalayan Smile, so you don’t need to shop for them.

    everest base camp trek - Fly to Lukla
    Fly to Lukla (2,860m/9,383 ft)

    Early morning transfer to Kathmandu airport domestic terminal to catch a flight to Lukla (2,810m). The flight duration is approximately 45 minutes. Have tea and coffee in Lukla. Meet your proter in Lukla tea house.

    The Lukla meaning the local language is many goats and sheep Lukla(2860/9383ft) is no more a traditional village in Lukla all hotel and tea house is influenced by modern society.  The town has several hotels and restaurants.


    Everest base camp fixed departure group join trek - Phakding
    Trek to Thado Kosi (6,367m)

    The trail contour through the Sherpa village and yak pasture land. Have lunch in Thado Koshi (2591m) with a stunning view of Kum Kangaru(6370m).


    Everest basee camp trek - Thado koshi
    Lunch at Thadokosi

    The Thadokosi (Tharo Kosi) is a beautiful small village that has a few tea houses which are a perfect place for Lunch. From here you can view Kusum Kangguru(6,367 m).

    The mountain name, Kusum Kanguru, means “Three Snow-White Gods” in the Sherpa language, which refers to the triple summit of the mountain. It is a complex mountain with five major ridges and as many faces as west and south.


    Everest base camp trek- Phakding
    Trek to Phakding (2,652m/8,700ft)

    You will see the painted Mani wall in Ghat at 2591 m (Chhuthawa) village. The village has several lodges and tea houses. The village’s upper part has two large prayer wheels and immediately beyond these some Buddhist mantras. The village has a small  Gompa and a veritable forest of prayer flags.

    Phakding (2652 m) has two parts separated by about suspension bridge over the Dudh Kosi and both parts have a tea house. you will experience the first night in a tea house in Phakding.

    In the late afternoon, you arrive in Phakding. O/n at a mountain lodge.

    Everest base camp trek- Monzo-title 2
    Trek to Jorsale(2,740m)

    Your trekking starts after breakfast at a mountain lodge. You cross the long suspension bridge over the Dhudh Koshi River which originated from the Khumbu glacier. Along the river, a pleasant walk through the pine trees to the TOKTOK(2760 m) about 30 minutes walk from Phakding.

    From here a couple of minutes the trail goes steep and ascends to the ” Mani wall” after that trail became easy, you will cross the wooden bridge with a waterfall before reaching Benkar village (2790 m). After descending the top lodge main village has a few mountain lodges.

    After Banker, the trail crosses the suspension bridge over the Dudh Kosi river, ascends to the Chuma, and has several mountain lodges. After crossing the small stream the trail short steeply uphill to Monzo (2835 m), on edge of the Sagarmatha National Park entrance.

    The trail descends to the  Jorsale at 2,740 is a small village, It lies on the west side of the Dudh Kosi river, just north of Monjo and south of Namche Bazaar

    Lunch.


    Everest base camp trek- Namche bazaar
    Jorsale To Namche Bazaar (3440 m/11,280 ft)

    After lunch, the trail goes ahead along the Dudh Koshi river. The trail pass through the stony bed of the valley, winding among rocks towards the point of the  Bhote Kosi and Dudh Kosi come together.

    The trail is a steep ascent halfway to the next village where can view Mount Everest (8848m).t, Nuptse, and Lhotse to the ridge.

    The trail ascends until Namche Bazaar(3444m) through the alpine forest. O/n at a mountain lodge.

    View from Shyangboche-Everest base camp trek
    Visit Syangboche (12,402 ft / 3,780 m)

    After breakfast, one-half hour of steep walking to Syangboche(3880m). It is a perfect place from which to explore the nearby villages and enjoy the beautiful landscape filled with evergreen fir trees, shrubs, and rhododendron forests.  From Syangboche you can see Mt. Everest(8848m), Lhotse(8516m), Ama Dablam(6814m), Thamserku (6618m), and more mountains.

    After tea and coffee in Everest view hotel. hike to Khumjung village.


    visit khumjung village
    Visit Khumjung village (3,790 m)

    The traditional village of Khunde and Khumjung is very worth visiting there. The village known as the Twin green villages are above Namche and at an altitude of 3800m. The village is situated in a beautiful valley in the lap of the Khumbu Yul-Lha(Khumbu-country-god). The valley is surrounded by mountains on three sides and has magnificent views of Ama Dablam, Thamserku, and Kon – Te. Also, you can see Mount Everest(8848 m) ridge of the Khunde village.

    After lunch in Khumjung village(3780m) hike back to the Namche Bazaar.


    everest base camp trek - hang around Namche bazaar
    Explore around the Namche Bazaar

    The word ‘Bazaar’ means ‘Market’ while covering various goods that may find your interest. For your kind info, there are many facilities such as a bank, internet, bakery, and shopping which you won’t find on further trekkings. Hence, this is the final place for shopping which literally makes sense as Namche Bazaar.

    O/n at a mountain lodge.

    everest base camp trek-trek to Tengboche
    Trek to Phunki Tenga (3,250 m)

    From Namche bazaar tea house climb to the top eastern hillside upper part of the village where Sagarmatha National park headquarters could be interesting to visit there. On the way, you can see Nepal’s national bird Pheasant, and a mountain animal called the Himalayan Thar.

    Now the trail makes a switchback along the steep hillside and rounds another spur marked by a large white Chorten built to commemorate the 50th  anniversary of the first ascent of Everest and to honor Tenzing Norgay and the Everest Sherpa. After one hour’s walk crosses the high point through the rhododendron with two lodgeKyangjuma at 3600 m. From here a spectacular view of the Khumbu valley.

    The trail passes through the pine, birch, and rhododendron you’re in Sanasa(3580 m), and the trail gradually descends to the next village Trasingo. The trail steeply descends to the Dudh Kosi through a natural forest.

    After crossing the suspension bridge  Dudh Kosi you in a small settlement of Phunki Tenga (3250 m). Lunch.


    Green Tengboche-Everest base camp trek
    Phunki Tenga to Tengboche Monastery (3,870m/12694ft)

    From Phunki Tenga (3250 m) the trail ascends through the pine trees and water-driven prayer wheels. After two and a half hours of walking, you will arrive on the top ridge at Thyanboche the path leads through a Kani the entrance interior is covered with Buddhist paintings and you emerge by a  big Chorten and monastery. The wonderful view of Mount Everest and Lhotse in Tengboche(3860m).


    Everest base camp trek- Tyangboche monastery
    Explore Thyangboche Monastery

    The Thyangboche (Tengboche) Monastery is the oldest in the Khumbu region. Also richly decorated in  Nepal. This monastery all monks from Khumbu who come here to study Buddhist teaching. The first Tengboche monastery was founded in 1916 under instruction from Dzatrul Rinpoche  Tibet Rongbuk on the north side of Mount Everest. In 1934 the monastery is completely destroyed by an earthquake that killed Lam Gulu the gompa,s founder after 1980 was rebuilt same design as the original.  You can visit the Tengboche monastery and join with monks for enchanting Buddhist mantras, you can relax your body and mind.

    O/n at a mountain lodge.

    Everest base camp trek -Pangboche
    Trek to Pangboche (3901 / 12799 ft)

    After breakfast trek start around 8, AM trek will start at Dingboche. From here the trail slopes down among pine, birch, and tall, elegant rhododendrons that are magnificent in springtime. After a 10-minute walk passes a few lodges in Deboche (3757 m), the tea house and house is bypassed which is including a Buddhist nunnery and leads with a variety of Chortens and mani walls. After 40 minute walk, you will cross the iron bridge above the Imka Khola.

    The trail climbs up a valley variety of shortened and mani walls narrow and cleft in a rocky spur. After a half-hour walk, you will be at a lower Pangboche (3901 / 12799ft). The village, 3 kilometers northeast of Tengboche and is a base camp for climbing nearby Ama Dablam and trekking. The village is inhabited mainly by Sherpas, and Sungdare Sherpa, a native of the village. Lunch.


    Trek Pangboche to Dingboche (4,360 m/14,300 ft)

    The trail winds through Pangboche and on the far side cross s stream with water is a driven prayer wheel just above the bridge, the trail passes through the Buddhist paintings and some highly cloured manis, now you’re in Somare(4010 m). The trail passes high broad pastureland at Orsho a yak gracing area with two isolated lodges. The trail forks and you will take a lower trail from the  Imja Khola to the Dingboche.

    It is situated at an altitude of  ( 4,410 m / 14,470 ft). The Dingboche is a popular stop for trekkers and climbers headed to Mount Everest, Ama Dablam, or Imja Tse. Parties will typically spend two nights in Dingboche for acclimatization purposes. The village relies heavily on tourists with lodges and tenting areas comprising most of Dingboche.

    Overnight at mountain lodge.

    Dingboche day hike
    Acclimatization day in Dingboche.

    We will recommend you overnight at Dingboche is at a height of 4,410 meters (14,470 ft). Dingboche is a popular stop for trekkers and climbers headed to Mount Everest, Ama Dablam, or Imja Tse.
    The village relies heavily on tourists with lodges and tenting areas comprising most of Dingboche. The Imja River flows directly east of the village.
    From Dingboche, you can hike Nagarjun Hill, which is at 5050 meters (15,291 ft). The last 15 minutes required quite a bit of scrambling over large boulders, which I found incredibly challenging but fun.
    The peak lies right above the Sherpa village of Dingboche (4350m) and offers spectacular views of Ama Dablam (6812m), Makalu (8485m), Lhotse (8516m), Kantega(6782m), and Cho Oyu (8201m). It is an easy ascent, which may take 2 to 3 hours, depending on your speed. Ama Dablam, regarded as the most beautiful peak in the Nepal Himalaya, can be viewed in all its glory (from the summit to its base) from this point.
    After the top of the hill down to the Dingboche. Overnight at a mountain lodge.

    Dingboche to Duglha (4593 m / 15069 ft)

    The trial accent few meters to the east top ridge, with a fine view of the Cholatse and Taboche. Also an inspiring view down a valley towards Am Dablam. After a half-hour walk trail will combine with the Pheruche trail. The trail short descends to the Khumbu Khola which crosses the iron bridge. The path is continuous a short climb up to the Duglha. The settlement, consisting of several huts, is located at an elevation of 4620 meters

    Lunch at Duglha.


    Duglha to Lobuche (4,940 m/16,207 ft)

    From Duglha the trail starts steep moraine slopes to the top. At the top, a ridge characterized by a number of large cairns chortens prayer flags and mani stones placed there to commemorate Sherpas who have lost their lives in the Mountains.

    From here the trail enters the barren upper regions of the Khumbu valley headed by Pumori. Cross the western side of the valley from where they can view massive mountains Nuptse. The trail lastly crosses and bends to the Lobuche(4,940 m). The Lobuche is a small settlement near Mount Everest in the Khumbu region of Nepal.

    Overnight mountain lodge

    Everest base camp trek - trek to gorakshep
    Lobuche to Gorak Shep (5,170 m/16,961ft))

    From Lobuche cross the stream below and wander into the ablation valley curving leftwards. The path says on the left-hand side of the valley that after 200m you will cross the Italian Pyramid a stone-built lodge and a scientific research station. The views expand from the top here, cross the glacial torrent, and climb again, the round curve below can see Gorak Shep ( 5,164 m ). Gorak Shep is a frozen lakebed covered with sand in Nepal, and also the name of the small settlement that sits at its edge at 5,164 m elevation, near Mount Everest. The village is not inhabited year-round.


    Hike to the Everest Base Camp (5,364 m/17,594 ft)

    From Gorakshep 3 hour’s climb time to the Everest Base Camp. But depending on the weather, acclimatization, and physical conditioning of each individual. The south Mt. Everest Base Camp is in Nepal at an altitude of 5,364 m (17,598 ft). The Everest Base Camp trek on the south side is one of the most popular trekking routes in the Himalayas and is visited by thousands of trekkers each year. Enjoy the view of the Khumbu glacier and the foot of the world’s highest mountain. Everest base camp is a flat field below Kala Patthar, 5,545 m (18,192 ft), and Mt. Pumori.

    Everest base camp trek - climb to kala pathar
    Climb Kala Pattar (5,545m/18,192ft)

    From Gorakshep 2.5 hours climb to the Kala Patthar. It is the meaning of ‘black rock’ in Nepali. It is a notable landmark located on the south ridge of Pumori in the Nepalese Himalayas, to the ascent of Kala Patthar is very popular with trekkers in the region of Mount Everest, since it provides the most accessible point to view Mt. Everest which is cannot view from Everest base camp including Nuptse Nup II and Changtse are spectacular from Kala Patthar and there are glimpses of the northern flank and summit of Lhotse. The trail then becomes steep once again until it reaches the wind-swept summit ridge. From there, a five- to ten-minute scramble over boulders takes one to the top, which is marked with prayer flags.


    Trek Gorakhashep to pheruche village
    Trek to Pheriche (4,371 m /14,340 ft).

    After breakfast trek back to the Lobuche (4,940 m). Lunch. After Lunch trek to Pheruche (4,371 m / (14,340 ft). The Pheruche is the Chola River, Pheriche is a popular stop for trekkers and climbers. There is a rudimentary hospital in Pheriche that is operated under the auspices of the Himalayan Rescue Association (HRA) which is headquartered in Kathmandu.

    Everest base camp trek - trek back to Namche bazaar
    Trek Pheruche to Namche Bazaar.

    From the Pheruche trail descend to the Chola River cross-suspension bridge, a short climb to the ridge with a spectacular view of Amadablum and Khangtega. The trail gradually down to the Pangboche village. Tea and coffee. From the Pangboche trail descends to the Imja Khola and crosses the suspension bridge, a pleasant walk to the Debuche. From Debuche 15 m climb to the Tengboche Monastery. Lunch.
    From Tengboche descend to the Phungi Tanga and climb to the Sannasa. It is comparatively an easy downhill trek to Namche Bazaar. with 8 hours of walking.

    Overnight at Namche Bazaar.

    Everest base camp trek - lukla hotel
    Trek Namche Bazaar  To Lukla.

    From  Namche, the bazaar trail descends to the Dudha Koshi River cross-suspension bridge. The trail passes through the bank of the river to the Jorsalle. From Jorsalle 10 minutes steeply accent to the Monzo.  From here guide will show your permit and stamp for out from Nationalpark. From Here trail gradually up and down to  Phakding, Ghat, and Chauri Kharka. From Chauri Kharka 30 m climb to the Lukla. Your trek end. Evening celebration of your successful trek with your trekking crew.

    Over night at Lukla in Mountain Lodge.

    Everest base camp trek - fly to kathmandu
    Fly Lukla to Kathmandu

    Early morning breakfast in the tea house. From the tea house five-minute walk to the Tenzing Hillary airport. From Lukla, 35 minutes to fly to Kathmandu. Transfer to your Kathmandu hotel.


    Manaslu circuit trek nepal - Thamel
    Shopping. Walk around the Thamel.

    The rest of your day is free in Kathmandu. Thamel is the major tourist destination of Kathmandu. You can do some last-minute shopping for souvenirs for your family and relatives.

    In the evening celebrate the completion of your adventure with a complimentary farewell dinner at a traditional Nepali restaurant.

    Overnight in Kathmandu.

    Depart to airport

    Today is your the last day in Nepal. Our officer will come to meet you at your hotel to escort you to Kathmandu International Airport for your final departure.

    Everest base camp trek Price

    For the Everest base camp trek cost, we have two price options, (one is Gold and another is silver). In two options you can choose one according to your interest. The cost differences are found below.

    1. Gold price: We provide you with accommodation in a tea house and all meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner), while you're trekking.
    2. Silver price: The trekkers should pay by themselves the expenses of their meals and accommodation in the tea house while they're trekking. But other services are the same which are included in the Gold price and are also included in the Silver price.

    Silver Price - US$ 1060 Per Person (Twin sharing)  Book Now
    The package cost includes:
    • Airport to hotel pick up and drop by private vehicle
    • Two-night hotel in Kathmandu at three-star categories in BB plan
    • One highly experienced mountain Guide and  Porter
    • One dinner with a typical Nepali culture show in Kathmandu
    • Accommodation food, drinks, salary, insurance, transportation of both trek guide and Porter
    • Down jacket, four seasonal sleeping bags, duffel bag, and trekking map (down jacket and sleeping bag are to be returned after trip completion)
    • Group medical supplies (first aid kit)
    • All necessary papers works and Sagarmatha National Park entry permit
    • TIMS Card (Trekker’s Information Management System card)
    • All additional government tax
    • All ground transportation is by private vehicle.
    • Kathmandu/ Lukla / Kathmandu airfare.
    • Kathmandu/ Lukla / Kathmandu airfare for guide.
    The Package cost excludes:
    • Other ground transportation
    • Nepal entry visa fee (USD 25 for 15 days/ USD 40 for 30 days from the date of issue) (You may easily get a Nepal visa upon your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu)
    • Accommodation in Mountain lodge run by local people during a trek
    • All meals during trekking
    • International airfare
    • Travelers Insurance
    • Cold drinks (Alcohol  and cold drinks)
    • Boiled water, Hot shower, Mineral water, Batteries charge, and hot drinks (in a pot)
    • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu (Approx. 10-12 USD)
    • Bar bills, telephone bills, and other personal expenses (shopping/ laundry)
    • Tips to guide and porter
    • All expenses due to unavoidable events e.g. Personal illness strike etc.
    • Helicopter evacuation charge in case of emergency whilst trekking
    • We don't include drinking water on the trek which you can buy at a number of places for between $1 and $3 a bottle (it gets more expensive towards base camp). A better solution is to buy water tablets in Kathmandu for around $2 and treat the water (your guide can help you find good places to fill your water bottle).
    • The other things not included on the trek are like Wifi, charging batteries, and hot showers. Wifi is available in some tea houses for $3 to $5 an hour. Hot Showers are also available in a few for around $4 and charging costs about $1.50 an hour.
    • Unforeseen costs due to flight cancellation, weather conditions, etc. You are responsible for extra hotel nights ($30/night) and meals in Kathmandu for any extra days in Nepal due to flight delays.
    Gold Price - US$ 1385 Per Person (Twin sharing)  Book Now
    The package cost includes:
    • Airport to hotel pick up and drop by private vehicle
    • Two-night hotel in Kathmandu at three-star categories in BB Plan.
    • Accommodation in Mountain lodge run by local people during a trek
    • Meal on full board (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) a cup of tea/coffee in each meal during trekking trek
    • One dinner with a typical Nepali culture show in Kathmandu
    • One highly experienced mountain Guide and Porter
    • Down jacket, four seasonal sleeping bags, duffel bag, Himalayan Smile Treks t-shirt, and trekking map (down jacket and sleeping bag are to be returned after trip completion)
    • Accommodation food, drinks, salary, insurance, transportation of both trek guide and Porter
    • Group medical supplies (first aid kit)
    • All necessary papers works and Sagarmatha National Park entry permit
    • TIMS Card (Trekker’s Information Management System card)
    • All additional government tax
    • All ground transportation is by private vehicle.
    • Kathmandu/ Lukla / Kathmandu airfare.
    • Kathmandu/ Lukla / Kathmandu airfare for guide.
    The Package cost excludes:
    • Other ground transportation
    • Nepal entry visa fee (USD 30 for 15 days/ USD 40 for 30 days from the date of issue) (You may easily get a Nepal visa upon your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu)
    • International airfare
    • Travelers Insurance
    • Cold drinks (Alcohol  and cold drinks)
    • Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, or early return from the mountain(due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary
    • Boiled water, Hot shower, Mineral water, Batteries charge, and hot drinks (in a pot)
    • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu (Approx. 10-12 USD)
    • Bar bills, telephone bills, and other personal expenses (shopping/ laundry)
    • Tips to guide and porter
    • All expenses due to unavoidable events e.g. Personal illness strike etc.
    • Helicopter evacuation charge in case of emergency whilst trekking
    • We don't include drinking water on the trek which you can buy at a number of places for between $1 and $3 a bottle (it gets more expensive towards base camp). A better solution is to buy water tablets in Kathmandu for around $2 and treat the water (your guide can help you find good places to fill your water bottle).
    • The other things not included on the trek are like Wifi, charging batteries, and hot showers. Wifi is available in some tea houses for $3 to $5 an hour. Hot Showers are also available in a few for around $4 and charging costs about $1.50 an hour.
    • Unforeseen costs due to flight cancellation, weather conditions, etc. You are responsible for extra hotel nights ($30/night) and meals in Kathmandu for any extra days in Nepal due to flight delays.

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    Accommodation during trekking :
    In the Everest region, we offer you accommodation in a tea house (mountain lodge). A Tea House is a combination of a guest house, restaurant, and social hang-out. The rooms are spare with twin beds and very little additional furniture. Blankets are generally provided. Most bathrooms are shared and toilets can be either a squat type or the western version. Most of the Tea Houses have running water facilities. Many of them also avail hot water for showers. But you will be charged by the hotel owner using a hot water shower.

    Meals during trekking :
    In Tea House trekking you will usually have breakfast and dinner in the lodge; lunch will be between at one of the trail-side restaurants. Every Tea House serves the traditional Nepali meal Dal Bhat (rice and lentils), as well as a variety of different food items, such as rice, vegetables, noodles, potatoes, and soup. Some have western food such as pizza, pasta, and French fries. Soft drinks, snacks, and beer are available in most of the Tea Houses and trailside restaurants.

    Can I have vegetarian meals on a mountain (camping/tea house trekking)?

    If you're doing a camping trek we offer standard meals as well as a vegetarian meal option. Just let us know if you want vegetarian meals when you book your trek. But we can't fulfill every trekker's requirement(i.e., dietary requirements or special meals ). Also the tea house trekking you will get a vegetarian meal. Please tell your trekking guide about the details of your food allergy.

    Am I fit for Trekking? Should I do a prior preparation trek?
    In fact, you don't need to be a mountaineer with rippling muscles to enjoy trekking. If you are reasonably fit, have a spirit of mountain journey, and like walking, you are always qualified for any trekking in Nepal. You do not need any previous experience. However, we suggest you some physical fitness programs such as running, swimming, and hiking before you embark on the journey.

    Everest base camp trek weather & climate.
    In the afternoon quite moderate in the spring season. The temperature is above 4000 m approximately 10°C to 15 °C in good weather. The room temperature evening and morning at approximately 5°C. In Gorakhashep morning and evening approximately 0°C to -10 °C in good weather. For your kind information above the 4000 m, the weather is frequently changeable and at any time can fall snow in a mountain. In Everest base camp the temperature is approximate -5°C to -17 °C but it depends on the weather. The Himalayan weather is unpredictable, it is every year changing.

    Trekking Team (Guide, Porter).

    We offer you an experienced trekking guide. He is in charge of your overall trekking. This is the person you should go to with all the problems, concerns, and questions. He is well-trained in all aspects of trekking, high-altitude medicine, first aid, and emergency procedure. He is selected in terms of his professionalism. Remember that trekking guides are local citizens and their English may be basic and limited to trek-related topics. About porters, they carry your luggage. They are also local citizens. Normally one porter carries 20 to 25 kg of stuff. Normally we provide one porter for two trekkers.

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    Excellence Trek Company for EBC , Netherlands

    Since a few years, we are thinking about travel to Nepal from Mount Everest base camp trek. We are thinking about a more luxurious trek to the Everest base camp trek.

    We inquiry the Himalayan Smile Trek we found three price option (Basic tea house, Standard tea house, and luxurious tea house). We chose Luxury tea house trek. It was comfort table trek.

    The guide Ganjendra and porter Lakpa Sherpa was excellent people. They have good knowledge of the high altitude sickness and privation. He was very conscious of our group’s health and safety our group member has got a little bit symptom of the high altitude sickness in Dingboche but after one-day acclimatization, he was better. We will continue our journey to base camp and our goal it all our trek member.

    Finally, we will like to thanks our guide and porter, their amenities and effort our trek was a success, without their hard work almost impossible. For excellent services, we will highly recommend Himalayan Smile Treks.

    Travel Year: 2019
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    Best High altitude trek in the world. , Norway

    My family decides to go Nepal for summer vacation to the Nepal Himalaya for Everest base camp trek. We contact the Himalayan Smile trek. We found reliable and trustworthy, the manager Mr. Subedi,
    And his crew are very professional. He was very responsive and gave informative suggestions regarding our concerns before the trek so that we can prepare our trip and stuff accordingly

    The beginning of trekking Phakding and Namche Bazaar was raining and the rest of the trekking was excellent. In summer, we found the Khumbu valley is more green and clean air. And another good thing is very fewer trekkers.

    Our guide Pasang is a really good guide. He was tremendously friendly and helpful during and being a local to the mountains – knew most of the folk we passed on route!

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    Kathmandu Everest base camp Trek , Poland

    As friend reference of we are interested to do Everest base camp trek. We had contact with Himalayan Smile Treks. Also, we request a customized trek itinerary. We have extra days before trek start. The Himalayan Smile treks staff replay quickly with details itinerary. The trek itinerary including Kathmandu valley sightseeing. It is a fantastic city day tour with experience guide Suresh.

    Our trek starts thrilling short flight to Lukla. Our guide Pramod introduced port Kami R. Sherpa in Lukla. They’re extremely friendly and unconditional professionals at what they do. The porter from Lukla so that it helps the economy as well.

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    Travel Year: 2019
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    Phaplu to Everest base camp trek , Singapore

    This is second time traveling to Nepal last year we did Annapurna Poon hill trekking with Himalayan smile treks. This time we will decide to do Everest base camp trek and we like to explore more in Khumbu region below the Lukla so that we had a flight to Phaplu and trek start. We had walk three days below to the Lukla. The trail is fantastic and we have a chance to view tiny Sherpa village.

    We request Mr. Subedi to provide our guide Dharma and Porter Karma Second time also. Our guide Dharma always takes care of every detail along the trek, leaving us to focus on hiking and enjoying the incredible views.

    We made Everest base camp and we feel very proud with our guide Dharma, without him to fulfill our goal almost impossible. The guide and porter did a great job.

    Himalayan Smile treks have good “team spirit” with just the right balance of expertise, care, helpfulness, professionalism, and humility. If you are planning for Everest base camp trek, we will recommend you Himalayan Smile Treks and guide.

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    Everest base camp trek and Bhutan tour , Germany

    I and my friend looking for Mount Everest base camp trek and Bhutan combine tour from Nepal. In an internet search, we will found Himalayan Smile Treks. The website site looks great and we decide on the inquiry. We found reliable information and company. We trust Mr., Subedi and booked our trek and tour.

    Our trekking guide Dharma, assistance guide Nima and porters Ringi are very responsible and they work very hard to make our trip success to reach world highest mountain base camp.

    Our trek we found patience, and helpful. He always checked to see if we were okay it on the trekking period eighter in the guesthouse. Every point of interest was pointed out and discussed in detail.

    Our tour guide in Bhutan is a Dipeshara, He is migrated from Nepal eastern part. Now he is Bhutanese. He is very friendly knowledgeable and he tells us an interesting fare tale and all history of Bhutan. He was so kind, it was practically trying for us – even taking our orders for food, or asking if we wanted extra chili with our dishes, which he did not have to do at all. Dharma is a great guy whose friendship I will always cherish

    For Nepal Everest base camp trek and Bhutan, we found Himalayan Smile Treks and trek and tour crew are reliable and trustworthy. We enjoy very much. We will recommend this company.

    Travel Year: 2018
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