Destination Everest Region

Trip Difficulty Difficult Trip

Duration 6 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/Flight

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Highlights of Everest Base Camp 6 days

The short and easy hike to Everest Base Camp, the highest base camp in the world.
The best trip escorted by well experience mountain guide.
The adventure with awe-inspiring landscapes, culture and mountains.
The altitude friendly itinerary that combines trek and helicopter ride to Everest Base Camp.
The fall and Spring, the two main seasons for 6 days Everest Base Camp Trek.
An ideal adventure for those people who have limited trekking time to Everest Base Camp.

Overview of Everest Base Camp 6 days

Everest Base Camp Trek 6 days is a luxury trip to EBC who have limited trekking time. We first trek to Namche Bazaar and then helicopter ride to Everest Base Camp.

You will walk through Sherpa villages and forests once the flight lands at Lukla. The flights to Lukla operates both from Kathmandu and Ramechhap. Lukla is most dangerous airport in the world. The best trek in the world to enjoy spectacular view of Everest and Amadablam.

The unique landscapes and culture of Sherpas are the best part of the trek. The trek is suitable for families with children to seniors and adults.

After day exploration hike to Everest View Hotel and Khumjung village. You will fly over Khumbu valley by helicopter that including Tengboche Monastery, Pheriche, Everest base camp, and then to Lukla and continue to Kathmandu.

Autumn, Winter, and Spring are the best time doing 6 days Everest base camp trip. The 6 days EBC itinerary is becoming popular day by day now in Nepal. The lifetime trek to Everest base camp is probably the shortest trip to Everest Base Camp.

Everest Base Camp Trek 6 days Itinerary

Day 1:Arrive in Kathmandu(1300m)
Day 2:Kathmandu to Phakding(2600m, 10km, 4 hours) via Lukla(2800m)
Day 3:Phakding to Namche Bazaar(3500m, 18km, 6-7 hour)
Day 4:Acclimatize day in Namche Bazaar.
Day 5:Helicopter trek to Everest base camp, and back to Lukla.
Day 6:Lukla to Kathmandu(1300m)
Day 7:Kathmandu airport

Detail Itinerary of Everest Base Camp 6 days

Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu(1300m)

Upon arrival at Kathmandu airport, receive you there and transfer to hotel. Free day walking around local market, trip briefing and stay night at hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 02: Kathmandu to Phadking(2600m, 10km, 4 hours) via Lukla(2800m)

Breakfast, take morning flight to Lukla and trek for 4 hours on an easy trail to Phadking and stay night at guest house in Phakding.

Day 03: Phakding to Namche Bazaar(3500m, 18km, 6-7 hour)

Breakast and trek for 6 to 7 hours on an uphill trail to Namche bazaar, the gateway town of Everest base camp. Walk around Namche bazaar and stay night at hotel in Namche Bazaar.

Day 04: Acclimatize day in Namche Bazaar.

Breakfast and acclimatize day hiking to Everest view hotel, the best view point to see Mount Everest, Amadablam and other himalayan peaks, stop for tea and coffee and trek back to Namche bazaar via Khumjung village and Hillary school. Stay night at guest house in Namche Bazaar.

Day 05: Helicopter trek to Everest base camp, and back to Lukla.

Breakfast and heli trek tour to Everest base camp flying over Khumbu valley via Tengboche Monastery and Pheriche, Khumbu Icefall and Everest base camp, landing for short time for 10 to 15 minutes at Kalapathar to see the best view of Mount Mount Everest, and fly back to Lukla. stay night at guest house in Lukla.

Day 06: Lukla to Kathmandu(1300m)

Breakfast and get flight back to Kathmandu. Please note it that also,on Autumn and Spring like September to November and March to May, the flight to Lukla is operating from Ramechhap. So we have to drive 4 to 5 hours to get flight to Lukla and also drive for 4 to 5 hours back to Kathmandu after Lukla to Ramechhap flight. Stay night at hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 07: Kathmandu airport

Breakfast and free day on your own buying souvenirs for your family, friends and relatives.

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Includes / Excludes

What's Included ?

Airport pick up and drop by private Car/Jeep.
Three meals-breakfast, lunch, and dinner per day during the trek.
Shared Helicopter fly from Gorak Shep to Lukla
Trekking Lodge (Tea House) accommodation during the trek.
Sagarmatha National Park Entry Permit and Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality entry fees.
Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu (Ramechhap -Lukla- Ramechhap) flight with transfer.
English speaking guide and all his salary, food, drinks, accommodation, transport and insurance.
1 porter for 2 trekkers on request and all his salary, food, accommodation, and insurance.
Arrangement of emergency helicopter service paid by your Travel Insurance Company.
Government taxes and official expenses.

What's Excluded ?

Meals-lunch, and dinner in Kathmandu.
Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu
Nepal entry visa fee.
Personal travel and medical insurance.
International Flight Tickets
Personal expenses such as telephone, hot shower, WIFI and battery charging at the tea houses.
All alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks like soup, tea, coffee, hot chocolate, Coca-Cola, mineral water and extra food.
All desserts and sweet things like chocolate, cake, pie, pudding.
Tips for guide and porter(tipping is expected)
Excess baggage of more than 10 kg for Lukla flight.
Earlier return from the trek due to sickness or any problem, the money you paid for the flight, hotel, mountain room, food is non-refundable.
You need to bear the expenses for hotel and food in Kathmandu by yourself.

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 6 days

EBC Trek Difficulty

A moderately difficulty trek, reaching to an elevation of 5500m. It needs to walk 5 to 7 hours as you walk up to Everest Base Camp. The trails ascends and descends frequently through valley and high altitude mountain passes.

No previous trek experience is required but you should be physically fit and healthy. Hiking experience is beneficial. Walking, running, and hiking is a great ways to prepare for this trip.

Moreover, 8-day Everest Base Camp Trek is doable if you are ready to walk five to six hour daily. It is an average hike and does not require any technical climbing.

Foods on Everest Base Camp Trek

You will get Nepali, Tibetan, Indian, Chinese and continental meals. You will get oatmeal, French toast, muesli, cereal, hash browns, chapati,Tibetan bread and egg of any style.

Dal Bhat is a good dish for trekking, it forms of lentil soup served with rice and seasonal vegetable. Western-style meals also possible such as sandwiches, potatoes, and even pizza for lunch and dinner.

The Thukpa, stews, pizza, and momos(dumpling) are also possible. For dessert, you will get rice pudding, apple pie, pastries and snickers bar.

The meat-based, non-veg dishes are also available. The meat is not freezing and fresh, carried by porters from Lukla. The non-veg meals upset your stomach. Alcohol and meat are not recommended on this trek.

Accommodations on Everest Trek

You will stay at local teahouse lodges. It offers delicious meal and comfortable accommodations. The teahouses have two or three beds in a room with warm blankets, pillows, and firm mattresses.

We try to provide you the highest quality room with attached bathrooms. Group Trekkers share a room with same sex for solo female travelers.

Passport and Visa

You need to carry passport valid for at least 6 months. You will get on arrival visa at Kathmandu-TIA airport. The multiple entry-Nepal visa costs USD 40 for 15 days and USD 50 for 30 days.

Travel Insurance

Travel insurance is necessary for this trek. We will not sell travel insurance but happily recommends the insurance company. Please, make sure that your travel insurance policy will cover emergency helicopter rescue and evacuation and medical expenses in the hospital. Hence, purchase a higher tier of travel insurance which covers a high altitude sickness up to 6,000 meters.

Equipment Lists for Everest Base Camp Trek

Please travel lighter and carry only a necessary trekking equipment. We recommends the below trekking gear list for EBC Helicopter Trek.

General
All season sleeping bag and down Jacket.
Duffle bag or rucksack.
A wind and waterproof thin layered jacket.
Daypack

Head
A warmer hat that covers the ears
Sunglasses
Neck-warmer
Sunscreen (35 to 60 SPF)
Headlamp and an extra set of batteries

Hands
A pair of warm gloves for walking poles(if you prefer)
Warmer shell gloves and liner

Upper Body
Long sleeve t-shirts
Thermal tops
wool jacket or pullover
Sports bras for women and girls
Water and windproof shell jacket

Lower Body
Thermal underwear (especially trousers)
windproof and waterproof trousers
warmer trousers
Comfortable trekking pants
Extra casual sport pants

Footwear
A pair of good waterproof trekking boots
Pair of sandals
4-5 pairs of woolen socks
Sock liners
Light shoes and sneakers
First Aid Kits and Medicines
Assorted adhesive bandages (fabric preferred)
Blister treatment cream or similar
Insect / anti-itch ointment
Ibuprofen or other pain-relief medication
Diamox (125mg to 250mg tablets for altitude sickness)
Warps, splints, and wound coverings butterfly bandage
Water purifying pills

Miscellaneous
4 passport size photos with original passport
Water bottle and filter
Flight Ticket(please make a copy and leave at our office in KTM because in case you want to change your flight date)
Bathroom kit such as toilet paper, plastic bags, hand wipes, towel, and soap, etc.)

Extra things
Comfortable trekking poles
Quality energy dry foods
Power bank and music players
Camera (memory card, chargers, and extra batteries)

Best Time for Short Everest Base Camp Trek

March, April, and May are the best months for short Everest Base Camp Trek. The hiking trail is blooming rhododendrons in Autumn. Also, the lush alpine landscape seems spectacular.

The winter snow makes the surrounding mountains alluring. Ama Dablam, Everest, Thamserku, and other peaks are clearly seen in Spring.

Post-monsoon months like September, October, and November are also good for the trek. The rain-free days and crystal clear weather in the autumn days make it a pleasant journey.

Flight Delays and Transportation

For this trek, you’ll take a flight to Lukla ( March to May and October and November from Ramechhap and the rest of the month from Kathmandu) trek to EBC, and then return by helicopter from Gorakshep to Kathmandu via Lukla airport stop.

The crucial weather affects the flight to Lukla. If you’re in Spring and Autumn, you may face flight delayed and cancel. Hence, we request you to plan your trip with one or two extra buffer days to comfort your international flight delays and cancellations.