The Everest Base Camp Trek, also known as the EBC Trek, is a comprehensive trekking package that takes you from Nepal’s capital to the south base camp of Mount Everest.
Adventurers worldwide have this hike high on their bucket lists because it offers a magnificent close-up view of towering Mount Everest (8848.86 m), the world’s highest peak. Not only that, you get stunning views of surrounding peaks like Cho Oyu (8188 m), Lhotse I (8516 m), Nuptse (7861 m), Pumori, and Ama Dablam.
Our EBC trek also allows you to explore the hidden gem in Khumbu, the attraction center of the Himalayas. You will witness the stunning views of the Khumbu glacier. It’s a heavenly joy. During peak climbing season (March–May, and September–November), you get to catch a glimpse of the colorful tents set up by mountaineers against the backdrop of the vast landscape.
Are you one of the fortunate hikers willing to seize the opportunity to book our 14-day trekking itinerary to Everest Base Camp?
This is your moment.
At Heaven Himalaya, we have experienced high-altitude mountain guides who have led countless trekking groups to the base camp. Since our establishment, we have helped over 1,000 adventurers complete their EBC trek. Our travel packages are available for tourists of all ages and are customizable according to fitness levels.
First, you fly to Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal. Next, you take a flight to Lukla Airport, either from Ramechhap or Kathmandu. After Lukla, the trail takes you through Sherpa villages such as Phakding, Namche Bazaar, Tengboche, Dingboche, Lobuche, and Gorakshep, ultimately leading you to Everest Base Camp.
The two best months for a walking tour to EBC are generally April and October due to favorable weather conditions.
As for the difficulty of the Everest Base Camp Trek, it is considered a moderately challenging hike on a well-established trail. However, it does involve walking in mountainous terrain and at high altitudes.
There are two base camps, the North (5,150 m) and South (5,364 m), and the southern part of Nepal is more popular than the Chinese side, which requires a complex permit system.
The Mt. Everest Base Camp hike in Nepal is one of the most popular adventure trips worldwide, with multiple routes available to choose from based on your length of stay, adventure plans, and determination.
The traditional walking route to EBC starts in Jiri and leads to Lukla. But our standard route begins at Lukla and passes through villages like Phakding, Namche, Tengboche, Lobuche, and Gorakshep to reach the base camp. It’s a more popular route, making it relatively safer. Thus, you encounter several fellow trekkers and tourists on the way.
In this travel package, we offer the classic and most popular Everest Base Camp Trek itinerary, which is a fantastic choice for any adventurer.
Suppose you have fewer days available or are reluctant to exhilarate your body harshly via long days of trekking activity. You can use a helicopter to return to Kathmandu after your base camp summit. There’s a helipad near Gorakshep (5164 meters) from where you fly directly to Kathmandu airport.
This is a more comfortable and relaxing way to experience trekking to the highest mountain.
The Mt. Everest Base Camp hike is an incredible journey that offers breathtaking views of the landscape, mountains, and hills. You experience the chill of fresh mountain air coming down from the world’s tallest peak during this once-in-a-lifetime trek. If you have time constraints, then we have an 11-day short Everest Base Camp Trek.
For those seeking an even greater challenge, you can choose to go on an amazing Mt. Everest expedition or heli tour up to or from the base camp. We also have other trekking tours that include a tour of the EBC, such as the Three High Passes Trek, EBC, Gokyo, and Chola Pass Trek.
If you’re looking for a luxurious experience during the EBC Trek, we offer a luxury lodge trip with 5-star hotel accommodations. Alternatively, if you’re short on time or want a more comfortable trek, you can take the Everest Base Camp Trek with a helicopter return. With this, you trek to base camp and fly back to Kathmandu after the tour.
Finally, for those who want to climb the 6,000-meter peaks along the way, we allow Island Peak Climb after the EBC hike.
All the Mount Everest trips that connect with the base camp offer new, raw experiences. However, the several interconnected and challenging trails may confuse you, leading you to get lost. Nevertheless, the end product is worth it.
With us, you can join a group tour or take a private trip.
Why Us?
When you choose to book an Everest Base Camp trek package with Heaven Himalaya, you'll already be ahead of other trekkers in terms of service and benefits.
A local mountain trekking guide with extensive knowledge of the routes will accompany you. Booking with us means you'll walk with Sherpa locals and support their livelihood.
While foreign companies offer similar trips to Everest Base Camp, they can't do it on their own. They hire government-registered companies like us in Nepal. Booking with them means you'll pay intermediaries' fees out of your pocket.
By planning your trip with us, you'll pay the lowest cost with no commission fees. Additionally, you'll benefit from:
- A focus on clients' safety, with our trip organized with the utmost safety in mind
- The best price guarantee
- Free transfers from the airport to the hotel and back in a private vehicle
- Trained, government-licensed local guides who have an entire knowledge of local routes
- Support for locals to earn their living through tourism
- An oximeter for monitoring oxygen levels while on a high-altitude EBC trek
- Guides with medical kits to handle situations that may arise
- Arrangements for sleeping bags and down jackets
- Free storage at the Heaven Himalaya office store for extra luggage during your tour
- A duffel bag to transfer your items from luggage to be carried during the journey
- A free porter to help carry your heavy bags.
Note
If the 14-day EBC itinerary doesn't fit your vacation timeframe and you would like a bespoke itinerary for the Everest Base Camp Trek, then please let us know. We can help you with that as well.
Quick EBC Trek Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival at international airport in Kathmandu (1,400 m) and transfer to hotel. Overnight at a hotel.
Day 02: Flight to Lukla (2,840 m) from Kathmandu – 35 minutes or drive to Manthali/Ramechhap (474 m) – 5 to 6 hours and a 20 minutes flight to Lukla, and then trek to Phakding (2,652 m) – 3 to 4 hours. Overnight at a guesthouse.
Hiking trail distance: 9.3 kilometers (5.8 miles) approx.
Day 03: Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3440 m/11283 ft) - 6 hours. Overnight at a guesthouse in Namche
Hiking trail distance: 9.4 kilometers (5.84 miles) approx.
Day 04: EBC Acclimatization or the Rest Day
Early morning, you will hike to Everest View Hotel (3,962 m/12995 ft.) - 3 to 4 hours and descend to Namche. Overnight at a guesthouse in Namche
Day 05: Trek from Namche Bazaar to Tengboche (3860 m/12680 ft.) - 5 hours. Overnight at a guesthouse.
Hiking trail distance: 9.2 kilometers (5.72 miles) approx.
Day 06: Trek uphill from Tengboche to Dingboche village (4410 m/14464 ft.) - 5 hours. Overnight at a guesthouse
Hiking trail distance: 9.1 kilometers (5.65 miles) approx.
Day 07: EBC Acclimatization Day or rest day
Hike to Nagerjun Hill and come back to Dingboche - 4 to 5 hours. Overnight at a guesthouse.
Day 08: Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche (4910 m/16105 ft.) - 5 hours. Overnight at a guesthouse.
Hiking trail distance: 11 to 12 kilometers (6.8 to 7.5 miles) and straight line distance: 7 km (4.3 miles).
Day 09: Trek from Lobuche to Gorakshep (5181 m/16990 ft.) and then to Everest Base Camp (5364 m/17594 ft.), and descend to Gorakshep again - 8 hours. Overnight at a guesthouse.
Day 10: Trek from Gorakshep to Kala Patthar (5545 m/11283 ft.) and back, then descend to Pheriche (4210 m/13810 ft.) during the day - 7 hours. Overnight at a guesthouse.
Day 11: Descend from Pheriche to Namche (3440 m/11283 ft.) - 7 hours. Overnight at a guesthouse.
Day 12: Descend from Namche to Lukla (2800 m/9184 ft.) - 7 hours. Overnight at a guesthouse.
Day 13: Fly back from Lukla to Kathmandu/Ramechhap Airport and then transfer to a hotel in Kathmandu