• Watch the sun set on Mt. Everest & Lhotse from Kala Patthar viewpoint
• Experience and learn about Sherpa culture, who have made this region their home
• Sip tea or coffee at one of the world's highest markets, Namche Bazaar
• Experience ground zero for all Everest expeditions at the foot of the Khumbu Ice Fall

One of the best treks in the world, The Everest trek is a window into traditional Sherpa villages and `gompas` (monasteries), their mountain Buddhist culture and their sacred peaks and valley. The trek takes trekkers to the very bottom of the world’s highest mountain- Everest (8,848m), also known as Chomolungma in Tibetan and Sagarmatha in Nepali. A short flight from Kathmandu takes you to Tenzing Hillary Airport in Lukla , a small town and also the gateway into the Khumbu region. Since the trek is done in the Sagarmatha National Park, it houses 118 species of birds and numerous rare mammals such as Snow Leopard, Musk Deer, Red Panda and Himalayan Wolves. Enjoy spectacular panoramic views of the Himalayas with a visit to Everest base camp and KalaPatthar (5555m), a viewpoint recognized as the best vantage point to see Mount Everest and its surrounding peaks of Lhotse, Nuptse etc.

This amazing trek can be done as a tea-house and lodges trek as there are plenty of lodges providing excellent facilities from attached bathrooms with hot showers, traditional Sherpa food, dal bhat and even western meals like pizzas, burgers, spaghetti, pasta, pies, delicious bakery items and plenty more. This trek into the heart of the Himalayas can be done from March – May and October – December for excellent weather and the best views.

DAY 01. ARRIVAL KATHMANDU, HOTEL TRANSFER Alt. 1,350m

DAY 02. SIGHTSEEING AROUND KATHMANDU AND PREPARTION DAY FOR TREK .

DAY 03. FLY TO LUKLA THEN TREK TO PHAKDING Alt. 2,610 m/ (3hrs)

DAY 04. TREK TO NAMCHE BAZZAR Alt. 3,446 m/ (6hrs)

DAY 05. TREK TO KHUMJUNG Alt. 3,780 m/ (2hrs)

DAY 06. TREK TO TENGBOCHE Alt. 3,850 m/ (4.5hrs)

DAY 07. TREK TO DINGBOCHE Alt. 4,200 m/ (5hrs)

DAY 08. ACCLIMATIZE DAY DINGBOCHE Alt. 4,200 m

DAY 09. TREK TO LOBUCHE Alt. 4,930 m/ (5hrs)

DAY 10. TREK TO EVEREST BASE CAMP (5,364 m) – GOREKSHEP Alt. 5,140 m/ (7hrs)

DAY 11. TREK TO KALAPATHAR (5,550 m) – THEN BACK TO PHERICHE Alt. 4,240 m/ (7hrs)

DAY 12. TREK TO PHORTSE Alt. 3,810 m/ (5hrs)

DAY 13. TREK TO MONJO Alt. 2810 m/ (5hrs)

DAY 14. TREK TO LUKLA Alt. 2,840 m/ (5hrs)

DAY 15. FLY BACK TO KATHMANDU

DAY 16. SEIGHTSEEING AROUND KATHMANDU

DAY 17. INETRNATIONAL DEPARTURE

Cost Details

Cost include:

• KTM international and Domestic airport arrival pick up and departure transfer
• Total 3 night deluxe accommodation on B/B plan in KTM (two night first arrival day and one day on the way back from mountain)
• Round trip (KTM-LUK-KTM) flight fare for guest and guide with all taxes
• Porter and Guide salary for whole trek & Insurance
• Sagaramatha National Park trekking permit and TIMS card
• On the trek Full board basis meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) tea and cookies arrive on camp, tea or coffee any time...   
• Kathmandu sightseeing and transportation fee 
• Accommodation during the trek if available pace attach bath room 

Cost excludes:

• International air fare to from your country
• Nepal visa fee: Nepal Multiple entry visa for 15 days US$ 25, Multiple entry for 45 days US$ 40, Multiple entry for 90 days US$ 100,you will also require the 2 passport size photo).
• Travel and health insurance-emergency helicopter rescue insurance (most recommended).
• Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu-keep $5 to $10 for per meal in tourist restaurant.
• Any alcoholic drinks, cold drinks, water, hot shower, battery charge etc during a trek.
• Tips for guide and porter (expected).
• Excess baggage charge (if you have more than 20 kg luggage, cargo charge will be $1 per kg)
• Extra night accommodation in KTM because of early arrival, late departure, early retune from Mountain (due to any reason) than scheduled itinerary

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Best Time To Go

The Everest region can be visited year-round, although the spring (March to May) and the fall (late September to early November) are the best time for clear skies and comfortable temperatures. The winter (late November to February) can be quite cold with below-freezing temperatures—especially above Namche Bazaar. Teahouses will also be more available and accommodating and you'll have more time to interact with the local people (although many will have left for Kathmandu for the winter). In the summer (late June to early September) comes with clouds and potential flight delays out of Lukla.

If you would like to catch a glimpse of Everest expeditions in action and see their base camps. the spring is the best time to go. The population of camps at Base Camp surges with dozens of expedition groups. You may not exactly experience the serenity of nature, but it's exciting to rub shoulders with soon-to-be Everest summiteers.  

Accommodation During the Trek

The Everest Base Camp route is dotted with local teahouses where most trekkers spend the night. For more information on what these local teahouses are like, check out our article on Teahouse Trekking in Nepal. There are also luxury lodges, like Yeti Mountain Home and Everest Summit Lodges, available during the first 5-6 days of the trek. A great option we often recommend is to have a mixture of luxury lodges and local teahouses during your trek.  

Extending Your Trek

Sagarmatha National Park (the Everest region) is composed of four glacial valleys spilling down from the Himalayan range that borders Tibet. The Sherpa people have settled these valleys over the centuries, cultivating a great network of trails that run along the valley floor as well as up and over the ridge lines that separate them. The result—a number of great trekking routes that can be combined with Everest Base Camp.