12 Days Everest Base Camp Trek

Duration: 12 Days   |  

12 days Everest Base Camp trek is one of the best trekking trips for a non-elite climber to witness the beauty of the world’s highest summit, Mt. Everest up close. The first ever invaders of this trek, Tenzing Norgay and Sir Edmund Hillary in 1953 set a record for successfully climbing the summit and since then, climbing the Everest Base Camp has been an ultimate goal for the Mountaineers. The trip is designed in such a way that the trek needs a basic physical fitness since it is challenging, however it is not exhausting. The itinerary includes enough acclimatization days to ensure a better, smoother and enjoyable trekking.

12 days Everest Base Camp trek begins with a thrilling and scenic flight to Lukla and the trail passes through the Everest National Park offering some of the most breathtaking views of the Khumbu region including Mount Everest (8848 m). The routes lead us towards the Phakding village which has a great ambiance to spend a night in. En route we experience and explore the enchanting views of the overwhelmingly beautiful mountains making our way through an abundance of forests and wildlife including Musk Deer, Mountain goats also known as Himalayan Thar, wild yaks, snow leopard, etc. The trail takes us to Namche Bazaar via Everest National Park which has a wide range of flora and fauna. The National Park also offers an opportunity to watch different species of birds. Namche Bazaar is one of the most happening places in the region and is preferred by many tourists for spending a night here and exploring the traditions and cultures of the Sherpa people. After a straight two days stay in Namche, we hike up to Tengboche, a very popular place known for its monastery passing through Dingboche, Lobuche and Gorakshep that has beautiful alpine villages which are worth visiting. We continue our way to Kala Patthar as it has better and clear visibility of the world-famous peak, Mt. Everest. As we reach our destination, the accomplishment of the trek feels like a lifetime achievement and the joy seems to be exploding through each of our veins!

The most favorable season to enjoy 12 days Everest Base Camp trek is from March to May and October to December. This is a full tea house based trekking and the highest elevation of the trek is 5,545 meters which is the Everest Base Camp itself.
 

Highlights

  • Join a pre-trip orientation in Kathmandu 
  • Get a returnable free sleeping bag from the Company
  • Get a Trek Bag (Duffel Bag from Alpine Eco Trek)
  • Experience a thrilling flight to Lukla
  • Hike through the beautiful Sherpa village and Everest National park  
  • Enjoy the hike to Everest View hotel with an extra day in Namche Bazaar 
  • Explore a significant Buddhist monastery in Tengboche
  • Hike to Dingboche, Pheriche, Lobuche, Gorkshep and finally Base camp
  • Enjoy the panoramic view of Mount Everest ranges from Kalapatther.

Outline Itinerary

  • Day 01Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla (2,880 m) | 35 minutes flight | 4 hrs walking:
  • Day 02Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,445 m) | 5 to 6 hrs walking:
  • Day 03A day for rest at Namche Bazaar (3,445 m) | Hike to Everest View Hotel:
  • Day 04Trek from Namche Bazaar to Tengboche (3,860m), 5 to 6 hrs walking:
  • Day 05Trek from Tengboche to Dingboche (4.260 m) | 5 to 6 hrs walking:
  • Day 06Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche (4,900 m) | 6 to 7 hrs walking:
  • Day 07Trek from Lobuche to Everest Base Camp (5,364 m) via Gorakshep (5,150 m) | 7 to 8 hrs walk:
  • Day 08Trek from Gorakshep to Kala Patthar (5,545 m) and then to Pheriche (4,243 m) | 6 hrs walk:
  • Day 09Trek from Pheriche to Tengboche (3,860 m) | 5 to 6 hrs walking:
  • Day 10Trek from Tengboche to Namche Bazaar (3,444 m) | 5 to 6 hrs walking:
  • Day 11Trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla (2,880 m) | 6 to 7 hrs walking:
  • Day 12Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu takes 35 minutes:
Detail Itinerary

Inclusion

  • The entire airport picks up and drops.
  • Necessary flights from Kathmandu to Lukla return trips.
  • Everest National park fee with trekking permit.
  • Tims card (trekking information management system card).
  • All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the trekking period.
  • Accommodation (Teahouse) during the trekking period.
  • English speaking guide and highly experienced staffs.
  • Staffs food, clothing, salary and their insurance.
  • All necessary grounded transportation.
  • Medical supplies (first aid kit will be available).
  • Arrangement of Emergency Helicopter service which will be paid by your Travel insurance company.
  • Our service charges with VAT and Local / Government Taxes.
  • Sightseeing or any extra activities except the above program.
  • Personal nature expenses.
  • Bar bill and all kind of drinks.
  • Rescue & Evacuation.
  • Gratitude (tip) for staff.


 

Useful Information

The above information is just a guide and standard pattern of what we provide. The trip can be tailored at your request to accommodate your specific requirements. On adventure trips of this type, weather, transport or a multitude of other factors are beyond our control and can result in a change of itinerary. It is, however, very unlikely that the itinerary would be substantially altered; if alterations are needed the person in charge will make a decision what is the best alternative, taking into consideration the best interests of the whole group. If a change does arise, we do everything we can to reduce its effect, but we cannot be liable for the results of changes or delays.

Ram Kumar Adhikari
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