Everest Base Camp Trek: Experience Breathtaking Mountain Panoramas
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43 Ratings
Kathmandu
Embark on the ultimate adventure with the Everest Base Camp Trek. Witness breathtaking mountain panoramas, iconic trails, and the rich Sherpa culture.
Duration:
12 days
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
Kathmandu – Lukla [2,860/9,383ft] – Phakding [2,610m/8,561ft]
Above the Himalaya Trekking - Private Day Tours - Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla that takes about 25 minutes and further trek to Phakding that takes about 3 – 4 hours. Stay overnight in a teahouse.
Phakding – Namche Bazaar [3,440m/11,286ft]
Namche Bazaar - Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar that takes about 3 – 4 hours. Stay overnight in a teahouse.
Acclimatization at Namche Bazaar
Namche Bazaar - Acclimatization is an important part of trekking. We acclimatize at Namche Bazaar on this day.
Namche Bazaar – Deboche [3,820m/12,53ft]
Tengboche Gompa - Trek from Namche Bazaar to Deboche that takes about 4 – 5 hours. Stay overnight in a teahouse.
Deboche – Dingboche [4,410m/14,469ft]
Dingboche - Trek from Deboche to Dingboche that takes about 5 – 6 hours. Stay overnight in a teahouse.
Dingboche – Lobuche [4,940m/16,207ft]
Lobuche - Trek from Dingboche to Duglha that takes about 3 – 4 hours. Stay overnight in a teahouse.
Day 09: Duglha – Lobuche [4,940m/16,207ft]
Lobuche – Gorakshep [5,170m/16,961ft] – Everest Base Camp [5,364m/17,594ft]
Gorak Shep - Trek from Lobuche to Gorakshep, visit Everest Base Camp and get back to Gorakshep in the evening that takes about 6 - hours in total. Stay overnight in a teahouse.
Gorakshep – Kalapatthar [5,643m/18,514ft] - Pheriche [4,371m/14,340ft]
Kala Patthar - Trek from Gorakshep to Kalapatthar to enjoy views of Mount Everest and then further trek back to Pheriche that takes about 6 – 7 hours. Stay overnight in a teahouse.
Pheriche – Tengboche
Tengboche - Trek back from Pheriche to Tengboche that takes about 5 – 6 hours. Stay overnight in a teahouse.
Tengboche – Monjo [2,850m/9,350ft]
Monjo - Trek back from Tengboche to Monjo that takes about 5 – 6 hours. Stay overnight in a teahouse.
Monjo – Lukla
Lukla - The final day of trekking. Trek back from Monjo to Lukla that takes about 4 – 5 hours. Stay overnight in a teahouse.
Lukla – Kathmandu
Kathmandu - Fly back from Lukla to Kathmandu.
What's Included
- Experienced trekking guide with Wilderness First Aid training and porters provided, including their essentials.
- Complimentary Above the Himalaya duffel bag (on request).
- All necessary permits, office service charge, and government taxes included.
- Accommodation in teahouses/lodges during the trek.
- Group medical supplies and first aid kit available.
- Comprehensive pre-departure information and trip dossiers.
- Daily meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) from the trek menu.
- Exclusive Above the Himalaya gifts (T-shirt/Pashmina shawl) and trekking certificates.
- Fees included for Sagarmatha National Park and TIMS card.
- Private transfers between airport and hotel.
What's Not Included
- Alcoholic, hot and cold drinks, hot water, hot and cold showers.
- Any others expenses which are not mentioned in Price Includes section.
- International Airfare/Airport tax, City tour Sightseeing entry fees.
- Any service in Kathmandu.
- Nepal entry visa fee, you can get Nepal visa upon arrival at the Airport.
- Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, sweets, snacks, beverages and bar bills, camera battery charging.
- Personal trekking gears
- Tips for tour/ trekking staffs and driver
- Travel Insurance (Essential - Should include emergency evacuation coverage while trekking up to 5500+ meters)
Additional Information
The Everest Base Camp Trek provides an intimate view of the world’s highest peak, Mt. Everest, which stands at 8,848 meters. For those who enjoy hiking, it’s one of the most thrilling places on the planet. The 16-day Everest Base Camp trek is renowned as one of the top treks globally, offering endless opportunities to wander the same Himalayan paths once taken by pioneers Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay in 1953. This trek is the ultimate endurance test with awe-inspiring views of the surrounding mountainscapes and offers a wide variety of extraordinary trek routes. It also presents a chance to witness legendary views of peaks, glaciers, and storied mountain trails. The Everest Base Camp hiking journey not only showcases the daily lives of renowned high-altitude mountaineers but also provides stunning mountain vistas and an insight into the culture of the Sherpa community.
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- Backpack (60 ltr -70 ltr) - with comfortable shoulder straps, frame, and backpack cover (line the bag with polythene)
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- Waterproof Trekking shoes with spare laces – recommended high ankle with good grips,
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- Camp shoes (sneakers and/or sandals)
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- 2 synthetic /waterproof Track Pants
- 05: T-shirts - 3
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- Fleece jacket or pullover or Sweater also recommended
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- 1 Fleece Wind-Stopper jacket (optional)
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- 1 Down Jacket or Gore-Tex Jacket heavy one
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- Thermal Inners.
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- Socks, Cotton 2/3 pairs, Woolen 2/3 pairs
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- 2 pair Lightweight gloves, in winter recommended, Heavyweight gloves or mittens with a waterproof shell outer
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- Sun hat/Woolen cap, or scarf
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- Sun protection cream.
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- Underwear (6)
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- Hiking shorts (2)
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- Lip Balm/ cold cream.
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- Walking Stick – recommend having it minimum 1
- Personal necessary
- The following basic equipment checklists should help you with your packing. Please remember that you should always try to keep the weight of your equipment to a minimum. At the start of the trek, your packed trek bag should weigh no more than 33 pounds or 15 kg.
Location
Thamel
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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C3628suvictorf
Apr 13, 2024
Great experience for EBC trekking - That was an awesome experience.
Puru, the tour organizer has always been available for questions. His knowledge of Nepal and the Himalayas is simply unbeatable. Places to stay, restaurants and even barbershops - he was always ready to assist. Puru also helped to negotiate the rates for extra services, like a helicopter ride, that I needed on the way when Lukla airport was closed for airplanes due to the weather conditions.
I requested a strong and experienced guide for the mountain trekking tour and my guide, Ram is exactly that person. He knows the tracks very well. Hiking times, challenging parts, good places to stop on the way, all mountain names and heights - I was sure I could ask him any question and he'll address it. He is a strong man and it was no issue for him to speed up on the uphill part or walk 2-3 times faster than an estimated trekking time.
Overall, it was an outstanding experience and I would definitely get in touch with Puru and his team again if I plan another trek in Nepal.
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Navigate241582
Feb 27, 2024
Customized vacation exactly as you want it! - If you are like me counting your vacation days and want to see and experience everything Nepal is offering , you should go with Above the Himalaya trekking . Puru will make a customized vacation plan for you ensuring that you see everything you want. I did 5 days trekking, Kathmandu city tour and Pokhara tour. Everything was perfectly planned. As a solo female traveler I was very nervous in the beginning of the trip. Puru paid close attention to all my concerns and the whole trip was fantastic! I did not want to spend all my vacation in the mountains, so I shortened the Himalaya trek to 5 days and opted for the Helicopter ride. I also visited a lot of historic places and museums in Kathmandu and nearby cities. The trips to Pokhara was just amazing! Puru ensured that everything was taken care of and I just had to smile, enjoy and take pictures! If you want a well organized vacation customized for your interests, you should call Puru!
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831eleanora
Dec 6, 2023
Exceptional service--the guides/porters are amazing--Trip of a lifetime! - Above the Himalayas provided exceptional service for our trip to Nepal. Purushotam Timalsena (Puru), the owner, is professional, responsive, and caring. During the planning phase of our trip, Puru created two different but overlapping trip itineraries for our group of 12. Eight of us wanted the Everest Base Camp trek and the 4 other members wanted the Base Camp and the Three High pass trek. Puru arranged for the guides, porters, and flights. He met with us over zoom to answer all of questions and ally our concerns about our trip. The trip was organized, and communication was clear.
Above the Himalayas really shined when we were in-country. Puru arranged side trips in Katmandu on a moment’s notice. The guides on the trek (Sitaram, Suresh, and Paladin) were knowledgeable, friendly, and adaptable. The ratio of porters to trekkers allowed us to make some necessary adaptations to our itineraries due to needs of our group—which allowed all of us to have our best trek. This is so rare. Some of our group requested easier routes and their requests were supported by the guides and porters. Puru and the guides also quickly arranged for two of our party to be airlifted off the mountain—one from AMS and the other from exhaustion. Above the Himalayas made this a trip of lifetime for me. If I am lucky enough to go back to that area of the world again, I will call Above the Himalayas first.
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Mikefc1316vh
Nov 18, 2023
Excellence in Crisis Management - Most all trekking companies have good guides and porters but very few guiding companies can provide the level of expertise and service when a medical emergency occurs. I was at Everest Base Camp where I developed significant symptoms of Acute Mountain Sickness and High Altitude Pulmonary Edema. This was recognized immediately by the guides who corresponded with Puru Timalsena, the Managing Director for Above the Himalaya Trekking Company.
They started the process for a helicopter rescue to Kathmandu. The helicopter arrived within 2 hours of the call and transported me to Kathmandu where I was met by an ambulance that transported me directly to the international hospital. Waiting for me at the door of the hospital was Puru who was concerned for my health and well-being. He stayed with me while I was bering evaluated until I was transitioned to a room for overnight observation.
I can’t speak highly enough of Puru and his staff. The guides were professional and knowledgeable as the medical situation was developing and were quick to action when my health spiraled down. Puru’s reputation as a leading trekking company made what is typically a complicated process work seamlessly and efficiently to get me to a lower altitude and to the hospital for medical evaluation.
I first used Above the Himalaya in 2009 and choose to use them again in 2023 due to their excellence guiding services and Puru’s commitment to a high level of customer service. I highly recommend using them as they will not disappoint.
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752martyd
Nov 13, 2023
An unforgettable epic EBC Trek & best value for money - I have to give Mr Puru 100% credit, as the owner & operator of this tourism business, for arranging a safe, comfortable, enjoyable and unforgettable trek to EBC. I would recommend his company to any overseas tourist and trekker, on the basis that Mr Puru is a reputable professional who not only offers the best value for money services, but he also can be trusted to flexibly deliver emergency helicopter evacuations, hospital admissions , capable & friendly guides, best porters, and good accommodation - all at reasonable prices. Mr Puru has access to a vast network of resources, which enables him to adapt to changes in trek plans, exchange foreign currencies at favourable rates, and also arrange local tours without any difficulties. We did not have any complaints and only benefitted from the high standards of service from Mr Puru & his team. Thank you & congratulations Mr Puru.
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F3863qobenjaminl
Nov 12, 2023
Everest Base Camp Trek - Puru and Above the Himalayas - Puru organised a 9-day EBC private tour/trek for a group of 2; and you couldn't ask for more. We booked last minute, we really needed someone to explain it to us, show us the ropes, make sure we had the kit, the guide, the knowledge, the plan etc ... and all you want when you book one of these things is someone you can trust, and someone who does the exact thing they say they're going to do on the day etc ... and Puru was faultless. He collected us at the airport, arranged the hotels in Kathmandu, the choppers up the valley, got a friend of his to open his kit store out of hours, sorted the best kit (sleeping bags for rent etc) and arrange for a marvellous guide and porter to meet us at Lukla - the choppers down the valley worked a treat, the entire experience was phenomenal. He understands his customers, he knows the valley, the good bits, the bits to skip, he can build an itinerary to suit any timeframe, and he can deliver on the trickier logistics, ie a helicopter where you need it/a night in a nice hotel when done and everything in between.
I don't write many reviews, but this one is entirely justified - if you're looking for someone to help you with a once in a lifetime Nepal trekking trip, look no further than Puru.
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Sujamohan
Nov 9, 2023
EBC trek - We went on a tour with Above the Himalaya company headed by Puru. It was excellently arranged and we had the best of guides and porters. Guides- Sitaram Lamacchne, Suresh Adhikary and Phuldin were fantastic. They took good care of the group and very patient in answering questions and respectful. When a couple of our colleagues have to be evacuated for acute mountain sickness- Puru arranged it very efficiently and quick time. I would strongly recommend this company for EBC trekking.
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Anasuyav2020
Nov 6, 2023
Excellent team- professional and reliable - Above the Himalayas team - Puru, his guides- Sitaram,suresh and phalding were reliable amazing and supportive throughout my trek. All the guides spoke English very well. The tea houses we stayed at were all comfortable clean and excellent. Food and support services were reliable and of excellent quality - we needed a med flight for
One
Of our team members - Puru and team made it happen seamlessly and very efficiently. This was one of the biggest strengths - no need to call an 1800 no or wait anxiously for
Help. Mr. Puru had all
Our information was organized and extremely reliable
And of high caliber. I am
Planning more Nepal treks and will be booking them
With Above the Himalayas and Mr. Puru.
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Sherpa00301024151
Oct 25, 2023
Wonderful experience - Wonderful travel to EBC with Above the Himalayas and the team: Puru, Sitaram (guide) and Deb (Porter).
As I read in another review, when you go on a 10+ days trip some things are not exactly as expected but the team was quick to act and resolve every minor issue. As Lukla airport was closed for more than 7 days, Puru manage to book a jeep to reach Bupsa and start the trek on time. Additionally, he booked another hotel for us in Kathmandu. All our needs and requests were promptly met!
You can trust this agency to organize your travel. Puru will do his best to make everything possible.
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246dus
Oct 10, 2023
Great Experience - Amazing trip. My guide, Shiva, he was awesome. Above the Himalaya Trekking was very accommodating to my needs and assisted me in rebooking my flight and hotel when I was able to finish the trek early.
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