Destination Everest Base Camp Himalaya Nepal

Trip Difficulty Difficult Trip

Duration 12 Days

Activities Trekking

Accommodation Hotel and Teahouse Lodge

Max altitude 5300 m

Group Size 1-20 Pax

Meals Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Vehicle Bus/Car/Jeep or Flight

Price starts from
$1190 - $2020

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Highlights of Everest Base Camp Trek 12 Days

Everest Base Camp Trek 12 day, guided by a local experience, English speaking guide from Kathmandu.
12 day Everest Base Camp Trek, an outstanding trip to Lukla, Namche Bazaar, HEV and Kalapathar.
Private and Group Trek to Everest Base Camp are available all year round with us.
Autumn and Spring are the two main seasons for 12 day trekking to Everest Base Camp Nepal.
Mt Everest is the highest mountain in the world, lying in the lovely Sherpa Kingdom of Nepal.
Mount Everest Base Camp Trek 12 days package is full of natural and cultural wonders.
Mt Everest Base Camp 12 days hike to Everest View Hotel on an acclimatize day from Namche Bazaar.

Overview of Everest Base Camp Trek 12 Days

Everest Base Camp Trek 12 days is a popular EBC trek from Kathmandu with day by day plan. Everest Base Camp Package cost ranges from US $1190-US $2020 per person, depending on services. The 12-day EBC trek begins with a flight to Lukla, which is a major logistical point of interest. Acclimatization in Namche and Dingboche is a critical health and safety topic concern of every potential trekkers.

The Spring and Autumn are the best time for Everest Base Camp Trekking in Nepal due to the best weather and clear views. Our 12-day Everest Base Camp Trek presents a detail daily routes, altitudes, and acclimatization days in the trails. The 12-day EBC trek is a moderate to difficult adventure that offers a fast-paced but fully acclimatized journey to the foot of the world’s highest mountain. It covers approximately 130 kilometers (81 miles) round trip from Lukla to Everest Base Camp and back to Lukla with two essential acclimatization days that helps to prevent altitude sickness.

Scenic flight to Lukla, Sherpa culture, Tengboche Monastery, Khumbu Glacier, EBC, and sunrise views from Kala Patthar are some of the highlights of Everest Base Camp Trek. Acclimatization days, slow walking, hydration (3-4 liters daily), and avoiding alcohol/smoking, and preventative medication after consulting a doctor are important. Mt Everest is the best for trekking and climbing in Nepal. Hence, the 12-day Everest Base Camp Trek is best for beginner and seniors hikers.

Sagarmatha National Park entry and Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality permit fees are required, we usually assist with this. Good fitness is necessary, including cardiovascular exercise and practice hikes with a weighted pack. We offer a day-by-day breakdown of the 12-day Everest Base Camp trek itinerary, including logistical considerations and cultural insights.

You will visit Everest Base Camp and Kala Patthar before flying back to Kathmandu. The Everest Base Camp trek is a journey into the depths of the Himalayas through Sherpa villages, glaciers, and moraines. The trek is challenging due to high altitude sickness, freezing temperatures, and steep climbs. Both private and group joining trek to EBC Nepal is possible. Everest Base Camp is a natural paradise of unparalleled beauty that leaves you a lifetime experience.

Lukla is the starting and ending point of the most adventurous trek to Kalapathar and Mt Everest Base Camp via forests, valleys, rivers, and mountains. Everest Base Camp Trek Nepal is also the finest treks in the world. Everest lies in Sagarmatha National Park also home to diverse flora and fauna. Enjoy breathtaking views of Mount Everest, Lhotse, Ama Dablam and other Himalayan peaks from Tengboche Monastery.

Everest Base Camp Trek from Kathmandu is the best things to do in Nepal. It is a good trip to climb Mount Everest Base Camp. The 12-day Everest Base Camp Trek is also possible to customize in 10 days Everest Base Camp Trek with helicopter return back to Kathmandu.

Everest Base Camp Trek 12 days Itinerary

Day 01: Kathmandu – Lukla (2,642m) – Phakding {(2,562m), 35 min flight, 8km, 3-4 hrs} trek
Day 02: Phakding – Namche Bazaar (3,440m, 10km, 5-6 hrs)
Day 03: Acclimatization and exploration day
Day 04: Namche Bazaar – Tengboche (3,870m, 8km, 5-6 hrs)
Day 05: Tengboche – Dingboche (4,360 m, 10km, 5-6 hrs)
Day 06: Acclimatization day in Dingboche
Day 07: Dingboche – Lobuche (4,940m, 7km, 4-5 hrs)
Day 08: Lobuche – Gorakshep (5,160 m) – Everest Base Camp (5,364 m) Gorakshep (15km, 7-8 hrs)
Day 09: Gorakshep – Kala Patthar (5,545m) – Pheriche (4,280m, 15km, 7-8 hrs)
Day 10: Pheriche – Namche Bazaar (3,44m, 15km, 6-7 hrs)
Day 11: Namche Bazaar – Lukla (2,642m, 18km, 6-7 hrs)
Day 12: Lukla – Kathmandu (1,300m, 35 min flight)

Detail Itinerary of Everest Base Camp Trek 12 Days

Day 01: Kathmandu – Lukla (2,642m) – Phakding {(2,562m), 35 min flight, 8km, 3-4 hrs} trek

A scenic flight from Kathmandu to Lukla takes around 30-40 minutes. Trek to Phakding: After landing, you’ll trek to Phakding, which takes around 3-4 hours.

Day 02: Phakding – Namche Bazaar (3,440m, 10km, 5-6 hrs)

The trail follows the Dudh Koshi River, and you’ll cross several suspension bridges. After a steep ascent, you’ll reach Namche Bazaar, the gateway to the Everest region.

Day 03: Acclimatization and exploration day

This day is for acclimatization to prevent altitude sickness. You can hike to the Everest View Hotel for stunning views of Everest, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam. Visit the local markets and Tibetan monasteries in Namche.

Day 04: Namche Bazaar - Tengboche (3,870m, 8km, 5-6 hrs)

The trail leads you through beautiful forests of rhododendron and pine, with stunning views of Everest and other peaks. You’ll reach Tengboche, home to the famous Tengboche Monastery.

Day 05: Tengboche - Dingboche (4,360 m, 10km, 5-6 hrs)

The trail offers incredible views of the Himalayas, including Everest and Ama Dablam. You will cross the Imja Khola and climb gently to Dingboche.

Day 06: Acclimatization day in Dingboche

Another acclimatization day to help your body adjust to the altitude. You can hike up to the Nangkar Tshang (5,000m) for more panoramic views of the surrounding mountains.

Day 07: Dingboche – Lobuche (4,940m, 7km, 4-5 hrs)

The trail takes you through the Pheriche Valley, offering beautiful views of Pumori and other peaks. After a gradual ascent, you’ll reach Lobuche.

Day 08: Lobuche - Gorakshep (5,160 m) - Everest Base Camp (5,364 m) Gorak Shep (15km, 7-8 hrs)

The day starts with a hike to Gorak Shep, which is the last stop before Everest Base Camp. After reaching Gorak Shep, trek to Everest Base Camp, taking about 3 hours. You’ll be able to see the Khumbu Icefall and towering peaks. After spending some time at Base Camp, return to Gorak Shep.

Day 09: Gorak Shep - Kala Patthar (5,545m) - Pheriche (4,280m, 15km, 7-8 hrs)

For a stunning panoramic sunrise view of Mount Everest and other peaks, hike up to Kala Patthar early in the morning. After taking in the views, trek back to Gorak Shep, then descend to Pheriche for the night.

Day 10: Pheriche – Namche Bazaar (3,44m, 15km, 6-7 hrs)

Descend back to Namche Bazaar. The trail will be easier, as you are descending.

Day 11: Namche Bazaar – Lukla (2,642m, 18km, 6-7 hrs)

The final day of trekking takes you from Namche back to Lukla, where you’ll catch a flight back to Kathmandu the following morning.

Day 12: Lukla – Kathmandu (1,300m, 35 min flight)

Take a morning flight back to Kathmandu. You can spend the day shopping, relaxing, or exploring Kathmandu.

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Includes / Excludes

What's Included ?

Transfer-Airport to Hotel to Airport
Domestic flight tickets (Kathmandu – Lukla – Kathmandu).
Twin sharing teahouse accommodation during the trek.
Three times meals-Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner on the EBC trek.
Government Licensed English Speaking guide and 1 porter for every two trekkers and all their expenses(wages, meals, insurance, lodging, transportation, flight, and other necessary equipment).
Water purification tablets for safe drinking water
Sagarmatha National Park Entry permit fee
Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality fees
Snacks (cookies) and seasonal fresh fruits every day
All government, local taxes, and official expenses
Assistance in arranging rescue operation in case of emergency(paid by your travel insurance)
Farewell dinner at the end of the trek

What's Excluded ?

International flight costs
Nepal Entry Visa Fees for multiple entries on arrival at Kathmandu-TIA Airport (USD 50 for 30-day stay)
Excess baggage charges (Luggage limit-9 kg per person) on the trek
All accommodation and meals in Kathmandu, before and after the trek.
Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu due to an early arrival or late departure(early return) from the trek.
Personal expenses such as (shopping, snacks, bottle(boiled) of water, hot (Tea/ Coffee) and cold drinks, hot shower, alcohol, Wi-Fi, telephone call, battery re-charge fee, hot shower and an extra porters etc.
Personal(equipment) clothing and gear
Travel insurance that covers emergency high-altitude rescue and evacuation (compulsory)
Tips for guides and porters (recommended)
Additional costs incurred due to the unforeseen causes that beyond our control like landslides, weather conditions, itinerary modifications due to safety concerns, illness, change of government policies, strikes, etc.
All the other expenses not mention on price includes.

Note: We operate private trip everyday.

We can operate private trip for solo, group, family, students as per your requirements.

Trip Information - Everest Base Camp Trek 12 Days

Everest Base Camp Trek-Difficulty

Everest Base Camp is a challenging trek. The mountain sickness problem, you may face on this trek. Some previous trekking experience is helpful. The regular exercise and hill walking is a good physical preparation for the trek. You will reach to a height at 5,545 m in 12 days EBC trek. You need to walk 6 to 7 hours a day, distance between 12 km to 18 km. The trail goes uphill and downhill frequently.

Basic Teahouse(Lodge) Accommodation

Everest Base Camp Trek is no more remote now. You will find basic and budget teahouse lodges to luxury hotel along the trail to Everest Base Camp. In our package price, we do provide basic-twin sharing room in the teahouses. The twin beds have foam mattresses, bed sheets and a pillow. The rooms are unheated and cold at nights, so please bring a good sleeping bag. Most lodges have only one or two basic toilets inside and outside the main tea house lodge building.

Toilets-Toilets are usually Asian ’squat’ style; although many lodges have ‘western style’ seated one now. Toilet paper is not provided so you should bring your own or buy it locally (please dispose it in the bin provided – do not put it in the bowl). If there is not a flush handle, there should be a container of water to pour down – if it is empty (or frozen) please either refill it or ask the lodge too.

Hot Shower-Mostly lodges have hot showers, price charges from Rs 250 to Rs 500 per shower. Sometimes hot shower is simply a bucket of hot water and not a shower head. As a general rule, the higher you go, the lodges are more basic and the more expensive food and services become. However, we discourage our groups from using water heated by wood as the lack of firewood in the alpine villages. It is a big environmental concern in Nepal. Access to electricity point for charging devices will charge an extra price. Wi-Fi is available most of the hotels, but connection is poor.

EBC Trek-Meals

Everyday, three meals-breakfast, lunch and dinner are provided. You will have choices of meals consist of noodles, porridge, bread, eggs, Dal Bhat (rice and lentils), vegetables, noodles, potatoes, soup, pizza, pasta and French fries. Also hot and cold drinks like tea, coffee, bottle of water, beer, whisky, coke and fanta.

Although meat is also available in the tea houses, we advise you not to eat meat on the trek. The meat has often been carried from lower altitude for several days before reaching to the lodges. So, meat can cause stomach upsets and illness. Germs can also be spread by handling dirty money – we recommend using hand sanitizer.

Breakfast and Dinner you have to eat at the same tea house where you spend night, lunch will be eaten at some teahouse restaurant on the trail.

WiFi and Internet Access

Hotels in Kathmandu generally have excellent WiFi connections. Most hotels offer free WiFi in public areas. While trekking WiFi may be available in tea houses and lodges for a small cost. The higher you go the use of WiFi and internet will be extra cost and likely the slower the speed. Your tour leader will be able to offer some advice on communications in remote areas of the country.

Please note that most tea houses do not have electrical outlets in rooms to charge devices but are shared in the main dining area with an additional cost. Past travelers have found portable solar chargers to be very useful.

Electricity on Mt Everest Base Camp Trek

Almost all lodges have electricity but it is not wholly reliable and lighting may not be bright enough to read. Buy a torch is essential. Electrical charging facilities are generally available only in the dining room(It charges from Rs 150 to RS 350 per hour per device). Many of the lodges use solar power, so sometimes there is not enough electricity for charging. Many lodges have Wi-Fi now – in some areas it works well but in others, it is slow and temperamental. It also an additional price from Rs 200 to 500 from evening to the next morning.

Everest Base Camp Trek-Seasons and Weathers

The main trekking season to Everest Base Camp Trek is from September to mid-June. The daytime weather at the most altitude are generally comfortable for walking, the sky is clear, rain and snow are occasional occurrence. Daytime temperature will vary from 15ºC to 35ºC in the Kathmandu Valley to 10ºC at 3,600 m and progressively lower the higher we go. Different seasons offer different advantages for trekking.

Post Monsoon/Autumn Season
Mid-September to November is the main trekking season in Nepal. Day temperatures in Kathmandu are approximately above 20ºC. Skies are usually clear and days on trek are sunny and mild with clear mountain views. Nights will be colder with temperature dropping down to minus 10ºC at the highest altitudes.

Winter Season
December to end February is an ideal time to trek to Everest Base Camp although it is colder. Skies are usually very clear especially in December and the mountain views are at their best. Nights will be very cold with temperature goes down to minus 15ºC to minus 20ºC at the highest altitudes but days are pleasant and sunny. The trails are also much less busier at this time of year. In Kathmandu maximum daytime temperatures are 19ºC.

Pre-monsoon/Spring Season
March to May holds both day and night temperatures will be warmer in general but often a haze will build up in the afternoon. It is very hot in the lowland and temperature rise to 35ºC in Kathmandu. Flowers bloom in this season and this is one of the reasons people choose to trek in spring. Snow can be expected on any departure, usually at the higher altitudes. Please remember that in any mountain area, the weather is never wholly predictable and you should be prepared and equipped to deal with any difference in weather beyond the conditions described above.

Drinking Water

Staying rehydrated is important when undertaking any physical activity but particularly to an altitude where it is generally recommended to drink at least 3 to 4 liters of water in a day.

Strongly encourage you not to buy bottled water on trek as this contributes to grow problem of plastic pollution in Nepal. The tea houses sell boiled water, cost ranges from Rs 150-300 per litre (the price increases the higher you trek) which should not require treating. This is also perfect for a bedtime refill as it can double up as a hot water bottle.

Alternatively, all tea houses will provide cold water free of charge, if request. Although this should not be drunk untreated, we recommend that you bring a reusable bottle with you and use an effective form of water treatment.

Handheld UV filters such as a ‘Ste Ripen’ are very effective, can treat 1 liter of water in a couple of minutes and the water is ready immediately – look for lightweight lithium battery models and remember that you will need to bring a wide-mouthed bottle (e.g. Nalgene) for use with these devices. The water purification tablet is also the best way to treat water on the trek.

Equipment for Everest Base Camp Trek 12 days

Please kindly pack basic clothing and accessories on your baggage taking to Everest Base Camp Trek. You can store the excess luggage at our office in Kathmandu without any charge(free). Two each to one means for every two trekkers, we appoint one porter to carry luggage, but the weight limit is 9 kg per person. Pack your luggage in a duffle bag(rucksack) of 70 liters. Moreover, you need to carry a small backpack with your valuables and important documents while on day trek. Below is the list for you to help you pack for the trek.

Head
Sun hat or scarf
Winter hat or insulating hat or Wide-brimmed hat
Headlight with extra batteries
Face
Sunscreen
Sunglass with UV protection
Face/body wipes
Hands
Lightweight gloves
Heavyweight winter gloves
Body
Hiking shirts
Long-sleeved shirt
Hooded rain jacket
Fleece jacket
Lightweight cotton pants
T-Shirt (bring Lightweight wool)
Polypropylene underwear
Down jacket (available in rent in Kathmandu)
Sweater
Waterproof jacket and pants
Footwear
Hiking Boots
Thick wool socks (Take an extra pair)
Essential Gears
Backpack or daypack (Size depends on whether you take porter or not).
Thermal bottle
Water purification
Trekking pole
Sleeping bag
Toiletries
Medium size drying towel
Tooth brush
Tooth paste
Deodorant floss
Biodegradable bar soap
Nail clippers
Small mirror
Personal Accessories
Money
Watch
Cell phone
Camera
Extra Items
First aid kit
Extra passport photos and photocopies of passport
Notebook and pen
Binoculars

Why Everest Base Camp Trek 12 days

Free transfer: Kathmandu-TIA airport to hotel to airport.
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24/7 Communication at +977-9851023742
Easy Payment System.
Sleeping bags and down jacket arrangements, if you do not have your own.
Free excess luggage storing service while on trekking.
Team of highly experienced experts
No Booking or Credit Card Fee
Hassle-Free Booking
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Everest Base Camp Trek-Briefing

The trip briefing will clear your all doubts about the trek such as the equipment checklist, itinerary and what expect on the trails. We do conduct trip briefing before the trek departures. The flight between Kathmandu and Lukla may get delay due to weather. In such cases, we re-schedule flights to the next available flight. So, we suggest you all guests add at least 2 extra days as a caution to avoid international flight delays back to home country.

Kathmandu to Lukla Flight Information

In the peak trek seasons(March, April, May, October and November), flight to Lukla run from Ramechhap/Manthali instead of Kathmandu due to air traffic in Kathmandu airport. At the other times than this months, the flight will be from Kathmandu. You need to leave at around 1:30 AM from Kathmandu for Ramechhap to catch up flight to Lukla. The drive will take around five hours from Kathmandu to Ramechhap.

Kathmandu-TIA Airport

Your guide and our company representative will be waiting you at the opposite of Kathmandu-TIA airport arrival entrance. They will show your name with flight arrival details(Airlines Name, Flight No and Estimate Flight Arrival Time). Once receive, you will drive to hotel. We also book tourist standard hotel to luxury hotel in Kathmandu as per your kind advice.

Trekking Luggage

We apply one porter for two trekkers. The porters carry no more than 18 kg of luggage. Please carry your valuables and essential documents on your daypack. It is possible to store your luggage at our office in Kathmandu for free.

Typical day

The day in the trek, begins with morning breakfast at 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM, and after walking 3-4 hours, we stop for lunch in the afternoon for an hour. We walk for 1 to 2 hours to our next teahouse after lunch. Free day in the afternoon, walk around the area. Dinner will serve at around 7:30 PM, and your guide will give you about the next day trip plan like time to breakfast and beginning of the trek. It is also possible to play cards, reading books and learn Nepali words after dinner.

Tips for Mt Everest Base Camp Trek

Nepali culture accepts tipping. We advise you to tip according to the trip length, cost, and quality of service. Further, we recommend you tip collectively at the end of the trek.

Trip Extension

If you have extra time in Nepal, we do organize trip extension activities to sightseeing tour in Kathmandu, Chitwan National Park, rafting, canoeing and bungee jumping.

Travel Insurance Required for Mt Everest Base Camp Trek

Travel insurance is mandatory for the EBC trek. All trekkers must provide a copy of their comprehensive travel insurance policy certificate to us before your trekking departure. The policy must cover medical and emergency repatriation- including helicopter rescue and evacuation expenses at high altitudes (up to 5,500m). If you want, we do recommend insurance providers. However, we are not selling insurance. We request all our valuable clients to send your insurance documents to once once you book the trek. In emergency, we will use your insurance and informational documents for a quick rescue operation. Your insurance must cover mountain rescue service at high altitudes (6000m).

Group and Private Trek to Everest Base Camp

We run both group and private treks. If you have your own group, you are eligible for discounts proportional to your group size. However, you will not get discounts for the groups we assemble. For groups of 12 people and more, we also add an assistant guide.

Nepal Visa and Passport

All visitors except the Indian nationals must hold a valid passport of a minimum of 6 months validity remaining and valid visa. Visa can be obtained at the Nepalese diplomatic missions and consulates abroad. Visa is also issued at the entry points. It can be extended at the Department of Immigration, Kathmandu. Children under 10 years need not pay any visa fee. People willing to get entry Visa at the Kathmandu-TIA airport or any of the land entry points are required to fill a visa form with passport photograph. The following visa fee to be paid at the airport as per your stay in Nepal.

Multiple Entry 15 Days: US$ 25 or equivalent convertible currency
Multiple Entry 30 Days: US$ 40 or equivalent convertible currency
Multiple Entry 90 Days: US$ 100 or equivalent convertible currency

Cares for Porter and Guides

We make sure that all porters and guides are provided with adequate clothing and equipment. We also ensure that the porters and guides are insured. We run the trek according to the guidelines of the International Porter Protection group