Everest Base Camp is one of the world’s popular trekking destinations. Every mountain lover has a dream of scaling the base camp of mighty Everest. There are several trekking routes in the Everest Region and EBC trek is the most popular one. We have prepared the Top 10 FAQs on Everest Base Camp Trek (EBC) in Nepal that is prepared based on the experiences from our previous trekkers. If the given FAQs are not helpful enough, you may reach us, one of our representatives will respond with information that you need before you prepare and plan the Everest Base Camp Trek in Nepal.
Planning to go to Everest Base Camp without a flight to Lukla? Check these itineraries (Salleri to EBC or Jiri to EBC) for a better idea.
Fly from Kathmandu(1310m) to Lukla (2860m) via small plane (17-19 people occupy), takes about 30 minutes; and start trekking further to the south face of Mount Everest Base Camp (EBC) at an altitude of 5380m or 17600ft above sea level.
This trek is a kind of moderate level of trekking. The trek has rolling flats and steeply ascends but it is generally manageable for the trekker of any ages with little trekking experience. The trekker has to be physically fit, though. However, it is advised to have some training before planning this EBC Trip in order to adjust to high altitude sickness. There is no exact age limit for this trekking as seniors and minimum age people can still do it but it is suggested to be aware of the route map, itinerary, difficulty, altitude, action challenges, fitness, medications, requirements, and any other advice from the blogs or news. Check out essential info before heading for Nepal, Trekking information while planning this EBC Trip in Nepal.
The total Everest Base Camp Trek Distance is 62 Kilometers or 38.58 miles. It will take 7 to 8 days to reach Everest Base Camp (EBC) and 3-4 days to return to Lukla. Each day you will be walking less than 8-10 Kilometers, the high your trek, your speed of walking will get slower. Normally, trek to EBC is slower because of the high altitude and possibility of AMS; you will need to adjust to the new altitudes. It is suggested to have some spare days in Kathmandu and start the trek right after a day of your arrival because of flight cancellations due to unfavorable weather conditions.
It is wise to follow a 12-Day standard EBC Trekking itinerary (To and From Lukla) to avoid AMS and have a smooth trekking experience.
Everest Base Camp Trek 12 Days best times/months/seasons are Spring (March, April, May) and Autumn (September, October, November). EBC Trekking in other months can be the hardest because of heavy snowfall in winter (December, January, February) and heavy rains in Summer (June, July, August).
Regarding the group to join, yes! You can join but we need to see the available dates to join the group. However, Everest Base Camp trek can be done solo and we provide one guide and porter for every trek itinerary we offer.
Everest Base Camp Trek Standard 12 Days Itinerary
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Flight: Kathmandu to Lukla Trek: Lukla to Phakding Elevation:2610m/8561ft Duration: 30 minutes flight/4 hrs trek |
Day 2 Trek Phakding to Namche Elevation: 3440m/11283ft Duration: 5-6 hours Distance: 9 KM |
Day 3 Rest day in Namche for acclimatization. Hike to Everest Hotel
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Day 4 Trek Namche to Tengboche Elevation: 3860m/12661ft Duration: 5- 6 hours
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Day 5 Trek Tengboche to Dingboche Elevation: 4360m/14301ft Duration: 5-6 hours
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Day 6
Another Rest Day in Dingboche Hike around |
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Day 7 Trek Dingboche to Lobuche Elevation: 4840m/16203ft Duration: 6-7 hours
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Day 8 Trek Lobuche to Gorakshep to EBC Elevation: 5181m/5364m Duration: 7-8 hours |
Day 9 Hike Kala Patthar and back Pheriche Elevation: 5545m/18188ft Duration: 7-8 hours |
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Day 10 Trek Pheriche to Namche Duration: 6-7 hours Distance: 9.6 KM
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Day 11
Trek Namche to Lukla Duration: 5-6 hours |
Day 12
Flight: Lukla to Kathmandu Duration: 35 minutes |
Please check out Everest Base Camp Trek Itinerary for the detailed itinerary and prices.
Of course! It’s RECOMMENDED to purchase travel insurance and make sure it covers emergency evacuation at high altitude. Altitude sickness can attack anyone no matter your fitness level is good, the solution is to take time and walk slow. If you feel AMS, it is suggested to go to the lower elevation.
Well, the trekking cost (accommodation, guide/porter fees, food) remains the same. However, due to flight fare and permit fees (less than the other citizens), it will cost cheaper than foreign citizens. The cost will be less by nearly 200 US dollars than the standard quotation mentioned on the package. Make us an inquiry for the updated cost for Indian and Nepalese trekkers.
You can choose the food from the menu and it depends on the places. You can also choose local dishes and continental/Chinese dishes. However, food is cooked by the basic local trainers so the taste may not be the same as you have at your house.
You can bring whatever equipment is available in your home town. The rest of the things can be hired or purchased in Kathmandu. Usually, the company does not provide the equipment for the trek so you will need to buy or rent before the trek starts. Check our blog about the Everest Base Camp Packing List and Equipment that you can hire in Kathmandu.
Yes, you can use normal drinking water using water purification tablets or you can also refill the water at some tea shops as buying bottled water at every stop is very costly. The price for the bottled water keeps increasing every step you go ahead. Usually, the price for the drinking water is not included in the package. Toilets are clean and nice but water can be freezing during winter. However, there are all indoor toilets so you do not need to go outside at night.
Yes, you can charge your batteries and mobile phones in every place by paying some extra amount. The price of charging may vary in different places. It is wise to bring your power bank which you can charge in Kathmandu and use it in the higher area as charging batteries in the higher area is quite costly.
If you have more questions or planning to visit Everest Base Camp in a day, we organize the Everest Base Camp Helicopter tour with a landing every day in a season. You can also directly reach us through our phone or email for more information.
