Everest Base Camp Trek

18 Reviews in TripAdvisor
10 Reviews in Google

The journey towards an abode of the world’s tallest mountain is never an ordinary holiday activity. It is indeed the momentous event that can surpass the best things that you have ever done in life. Therefore, the Everest Base Camp Trek has greater significances. In addition, traveling with the crew members of the Holy Kailash Tour can surely enhance the entire trekking experiences from hospitality to service point of view.

Duration
16 Days
Trip Grade
Moderate
Country
Nepal
Max Altitude
5,364 m (17,598 ft)
Starts
Lukla
Ends
Lukla
Group Size
1–12 people (varies by company)
Activities
Trekking
Best Time
March–May (spring), September–November (autumn)

The journey towards an abode of the world’s tallest mountain is never an ordinary holiday activity. It is indeed the momentous event that can surpass the best things that you have ever done in life. Therefore, the Everest Base Camp Trek has greater significances. In addition, traveling with the crew members of the Holy Kailash Tour can surely enhance the entire trekking experiences from hospitality to service point of view.

Make sure that you contact our travel planners and knit the mesmerizing walking holiday towards the foothill of the world’s tallest mountain Mt. Everest. Walking to the Everest Base Camp requires immense planning and meticulous preparations. Therefore, you need an experienced team of professionals to manage the trip for you. We are definitely the reliable travel company that assures hassle free trekking trips full of momentous travel tales worthy to be shared with generations to come.

Why Choose the Everest Base Camp Trek?

Who wouldn’t wish to leave their footprints at the foothill of the world’s tallest mountain? Yes, the journey of the Everest Base Camp Trek is not only about walking holiday but it is also about enhancing the emotions of being at the top of the world. It is indeed beyond walking holiday. In the home of the Sherpa People amidst the plethora of mountains which are listed in the top ten tallest mountains of the world can surely help you feed your ego of being at the superlative places in the Mother Earth. If you are searching for the trip where you get chance to be close to the Himalayan environment and find the solitude close to nature, then choose the Everest Base Camp Trek in Nepal.

Trekking Distance, Duration & Difficulty Level

The total trekking distance of the Everest Base Camp Trek in Nepal is about 65 kilometers for the one – way trip. This means the overall trekking distance is about 130 kilometers from Lukla to Lukla trekking adventure. Please note that the duration of the trekking depends upon the preferences of the travelers. For example, if a traveler wishes to return back to Lukla or Kathmandu by helicopter flight from the Everest Base Camp or Gorakshep, then the trekking distance may decrease significantly. However, the cost of the helicopter return trip is higher than the regular Everest Base Camp Trekking trip.

Talking about the difficulty level of the Everest Base Camp Trekking in Nepal, the level is between easy to moderate. The biggest hindrance in this journey is the demand of altitude. Usually, the high-altitude places require you to be in the best physical shape and proper cardio – vascular abilities. Make sure that you do various exercises like running, walking, swimming, and cycling at least a month prior to the trek. It helps immensely to build up the physical stamina level.

Everest Base Camp Journey Altitude & Acclimatization

The biggest hindrance for the smooth trekking operations is the risk of altitude sickness. Therefore, the regular itinerary has two acclimatization activities to prepare trekkers’ body for situations above 3500 m altitude and 4400 m altitude. The Everest View Hotel Hike and Nagarshan Hill Hike are the acclimatization activities that you must not miss for better trekking experiences and safety. Make sure that you are eating well and following the instructions of your trekking guide throughout the journey.

Required Permits for Everest Base Camp Trek

Trekkers need to obtain two permits to do the Everest Base Camp Trek in Nepal. The first one is the Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality Entry Permit that costs NRs. 3000 per person. Similarly, the second permit is the Sagarmatha National Park Entry Permit, which costs NRs. 3000 for foreigners and NRs. 1500 to SAARC nationals. The provision of TIMS permit is no longer in use.

Physical Fitness & Trek Preparation

Fitness level, stamina, and cardio vascular abilities must be in a good condition before the trek. Make sure that you are well prepared physically for this demanding trekking trip to the base camp of the world’s tallest mountain, Mt. Everest. Cycling, swimming, walking, and running are the best exercises that you can do to improve these abilities. Also, maintain the uniform pace and stay hydrated while on the trek.

Customization & Private Trek Options

The journey is an epitome of all the adventures in the world, as it is in an abode of the world’s tallest mountain Mt. Everest. Therefore, you should always book the trek after lots of planning and considerations. As a reliable trekking company, we have an option for trekkers to customize the trekking itinerary according to their preferences. Group joining trek package and private trek package are available for your comfort. Consult with our travel planners and book the trekking package of your comfort in the most reasonable rate.

Why Trek Everest Base Camp With Us?

Our team of local Sherpa porters, highly experienced trekking guides, and support crew members ensures impeccable hospitality and quality services throughout the journey. In addition, the company has a huge support system in the city office, which is very helpful in making sure that problems are promptly served to ensure hassle free journey of the Everest Base Camp Trek. Similarly, the company has flexible costing of the packages which allows trekkers to customize their trip according to their preferences.

Book today, the Everest Base Camp Trek, and relish the wilderness adventure experiences in the heart of Sherpa villages and the home of the Himalayas.

Highlights of the Everest Base Camp Trekking in Nepal

Here is the list of the highlights of the Everest Base Camp Trekking in Nepal.

  • Lukla’s Tenzing Hillary Airport: world’s most extreme airport
  • Sherpa Villages and Monasteries
  • Diverse Vegetation: Temperate Deciduous to Tundra, including Alpine Forests
  • Landscapes Diversity: valleys, gorges, rivers, waterfalls, glaciers, and moraines
  • Everest Base Camp (5364 m) and Kalapathar (5545 m) Sunrise/sunset experiences
  • Nepal’s most commercial trekking route
  • Superlative things to experience: Everest View Hotel & Sagarmatha National Park
  • Over a dozen Mountain Vista
Need Help? Call Us+977 9851254672