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Everest Base Camp Trek – A Dream Adventure in the Himalayas

The Everest Base Camp Trek is a once-in-a-lifetime journey to the foot of the world’s highest mountain, Mount Everest (8,848.86 meters). Nestled deep in the Khumbu region of Nepal, this legendary trail offers a mix of natural beauty, cultural encounters, and high-altitude adventure. It has become a dream destination for trekkers from around the globe, especially since the historic 1953 summit by Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay Sherpa.

The adventure begins with a dramatic flight from Kathmandu to Lukla, where the trek kicks off. Over the next several days, you’ll pass through traditional Sherpa villages, cross suspension bridges, and visit Buddhist monasteries, all set against a backdrop of massive snow-capped peaks. The trail winds through lush forests, glacial valleys, and remote mountain terrain.

A highlight of the trek is the early morning climb to Kala Patthar (5,545 meters). From this viewpoint, you get one of the best close-up views of Mount Everest, along with panoramic sights of Lhotse, Nuptse, and Ama Dablam.

The Everest Base Camp Trek is not just about reaching a destination — it's about experiencing the spirit of the Himalayas. It’s a challenging but rewarding journey that offers deep personal satisfaction, unforgettable landscapes, and a glimpse into the resilient lifestyle of the mountain people of Nepal.

Everest Base Camp Trip Highlights:

Stand at Everest Base Camp (5,364m) – Witness the legendary Khumbu Icefall and stand in the shadow of Mount Everest (8,848m), the world’s highest peak!
Breathtaking Mountain Panoramas – Marvel at Lhotse (8,516m), Nuptse (7,861m), Ama Dablam (6,812m), and more from Kala Patthar’s sunrise viewpoint (5,645m).
Authentic Sherpa Culture – Explore Namche Bazaar, visit ancient Tengboche Monastery, and immerse yourself in Buddhist traditions.
Thrilling Himalayan Trails – Cross iconic suspension bridges, trek through Sagarmatha National Park (UNESCO-listed), and follow the footsteps of mountaineering legends.
Comfortable Teahouse Experience – Enjoy cozy lodges, warm Sherpa hospitality, and hearty meals even at high altitudes.
Expertly Guided Adventure – Hawk’s Eye Travels ensures safety, acclimatization, and cultural insights for an unforgettable journey.

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu
Day 02: Explore the heritage site of Kathmandu
Day 03: Kathmandu Fly - Lukla and Trek - Phakding
Day 04: Phakding Trek Namche Bazaar
Day 05: Rest day
Day 06: Namche Trek Tyangboche
Day 07: Tyangboche - Dingboche
Day 08: Rest day
Day 09: Dingboche - Lobuche
Day 10: Lobuche to Everest Base Camp via Gorakshep and back to Gorakhsep
Day 11: GorakShep - Kalapattar - Pheriche
Day 12: Pheriche - Phortse
Day 13: Phortse - Namche Bazaar
Day 14: Namche Bazaar - Lukla
Day 15: Lukla - Kathmandu
Day 16: Trip to Ancient town of Bhaktapur and shopping
Day 17: Final Departure

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu

On arrival in Kathmandu airport our representative will greet you and escort you to your hotel. A short briefing will be provided about the next day program. You will have rest of the day at leisure.

Day 02: Explore the heritage site of Kathmandu

Kathmandu valley has lot to offer, it has got its own charming beauty with lots of historical background. We meet our cultural guide who will take you to the most see places in Kathmandu. Today we spend our day visiting Swyambhunath (Buddhist temple), Kathmandu Durbar square (old Royal Palace) and the old local market full of spices, vegetables, traditional clothing's,herbs etc. and a pre- info meeting for the trek will be presented in the early evening.

Day 03: Kathmandu Fly - Lukla and Trek Phakding

Early in the morning we head to the airport for a short 45 minutes flight to Lukla with incredible mountain views on your North. After meeting the crew in Lukla, you head up the Dudh Koshi River Valley, fairly a gentle walk today through woods.

Trekking Time: approx. 4 hours
Heights: Kathmandu 1350m, Lukla 2840m, Phakding 2600m

Day 04: Phakding Trek Namche Bazaar

Today we continue north following the Dudh Koshi river to the prosperious Sherpa village of Khumbu. We enter Sagarmatha national park via Jorsale and cross the suspension bridge and follow steep climb to Namche Bazaar. You could walk around the local shops and cafes or even enjoy local nightlife and pool house. But be careful not to over exhaust as it’s our first day over 3000 meter so your body needs to be rest and get acclimatized.

Trekking Time: approx. 6 hours
Heights: Namche Bazaar 3440m

Day 05: Rest day

Today, is an acclimatization day. We visit the museum and explore the village. If you are in good shape we will also visit Khunde hopital and walk up to Everest view above Namche for the great view of Ama Dablam, Everest, Nuptse etc.

Day 06: Namche Trek Tyangboche

Its a beautiful walking day today, the river is far below and the view of Khumbu peaks including Mt Everest rises in front. We drop steep down to the river again and follow a steep climb through forest to the legendary monstery of Tyangboche.

Trekking Time: approx. 6 hours
Heights: Tyangboche 3860m

Day 07: Tyangboche - Dingboche

We head up the trail to Dingboche after breakfast and descend through stunning forest to Deboche. After crossing the river we have a short climb to pangboche. On this side of the river stunning Amadablam is prominent and a impressive distraction from the trail as we continue up to Dingboche.

Trekking Time: approx. 6 hours
Heights: Dingboche 4300m

Day 08: Rest day

Another day to let our bodies rest and acclimatize, if we are felling good we could go for a hike to near by hills or to chukkung valley.

Day 09: Dingboche - Lobuche

We head up a wide valley beneath the impressive peaks of Cholatse and Tawache and we turn right and climb steeply toward the Khumbu Glacier passing many stone cairns and climb gently along the glacier to reach the cluster of houses at lobuche.

Trekking Time: approx. 6 hours
Heights: Lobuche 4930.

Day 10: Lobuche to Everest Base Camp via Gorakshep and back to Gorakhsep

It is going to be a hard day, we walk about 3 hours along khumbu glacier to gorakshep for lunch and after lunch we head toward Everest base camp. The round trip required 5-6 hrs following the glacier, moraine and sometime on the glacier itself. Enjoy the crowning moment at Base camp and return back to Gorakshep for overnight.

Trekking Time: approx. 9 hours
Heights: GorakShep 5170m, Everest Base Camp 5350m

Day 11: GorakShep - Kalapattar - Pheriche

An early wake up call today to start the climb up the Kalapattar for one of the finest view in Everest region. Enjoy the sunrise over the mountain and the amazing view of world highest Mt. Everest and its surrounding mountain before backing to Gorakshep for breakfast. After breakfast we walk downhill most of the way, as we retrace our steps to Duglha and then descend into Pheriche.

Trekking Time: 8 hours
Heights: Kala Pattar 5550m; Pheriche: 4240 M

Day 12: Pheriche - Phortse

We rejoin the Imja Khola and continue along the river to pangboche and make a gradual walk to phortse.

Trekking Time: approx. 5 hours
Heights: Phortse 3860m

Day 13: Phortse - Namche Bazaar

We descend steep down to river at phortse thanka and ascend steeply to Mongla again. After a gentle down from here we take the main trail and follow it all the way to Namche.

Trekking Time: approx. 5 hours
Heights: Namche bazaar 3440m

Day 14: Namche Bazaar - Lukla

Its the last day of our trip, we descend steep down passing the villages of jorsale, phakding, choplung and arrive at lukla to catch our flight back to Kathmandu the following day.

Trekking Time: approx. 7 hours
Heights: Lukla 2840m

Day 15: Lukla - Kathmandu

Early wake up call to catch the flight to Kathmandu and say good-bye to the amazing Himalaya. After arrival we transfer you to your hotel, take a long hotel shower, review your amazing pictures you have taken and relax.

Day 16: Trip to Ancient town of Bhaktapur and shopping

Keeping in mind not to overload you with full of sightseeing today we offer you to visit the ancient city of Bhaktapur which is literally a living museum with our cultural guide and after lunch your guide will leave you free for shopping.

Day 17:Final Departure

Relax or do more shopping until its time for us to drive you to airport in good time to catch your flight onward to your next destination.

Includes:

All private ground transportations
Comfort hotel of 3 star categories in twin sharing with breakfast- 4 nights
Accommodation in Teahouses/Lodges in twin sharing while on trek- 12 nights
Domestic flight – Kathmandu/Lukla/Kathmandu
Sightseeing tour with an English speaking government licensed Guide will all entrance fees
An English speaking government licensed trekking guide while on trek and necessary porters
Everest national park fees and TIMs permit
Sleeping bag and Down jackets while on trek
Insurance with all other necessaries for our crew

Excludes:

Nepalese Visa
Travel insurance
Single accommodation (available on request at a supplement) Kathmandu only
All meals other than mentioned above
Any kind of drinks
Others not mentioned as included

Other Activities to Combine with Your Everest Base Camp Trek

After completing the Everest Base Camp Trek, many trekkers look for more ways to explore Nepal’s natural beauty and cultural richness. Here are some popular and rewarding activities:

Explore Kathmandu Valley

Before or after your trek, explore the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu:

Pashupatinath Temple

Boudhanath Stupa

Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple)

Kathmandu Durbar Square

These sites offer deep insights into Nepali culture, history, and religion.

Join a Yoga or Meditation Retreat

Relax and rejuvenate your body with a yoga or meditation retreat in Pokhara or Kathmandu. These retreats are perfect for post-trek recovery and help you connect spiritually with the Himalayas.

Visit Pokhara – The Adventure Capital of Nepal

Pokhara is known for its lakes, caves, waterfalls, and mountain views. Top activities include:

Boating on Phewa Lake

Visiting the Peace Pagoda

Paragliding, zip-lining, and bungee jumping

Go on a Short Trek or Hike

If you have extra days, consider a short trek:

Poon Hill Trek (4-5 days)

Nagarkot Hike (1-2 days)

Chisapani to Shivapuri Trek (near Kathmandu)

These treks offer scenic views with less altitude gain.

Wildlife Safari in Chitwan National Park

Head to Chitwan in southern Nepal for a jungle safari. Activities include:

Jeep Safari

Elephant Watching

Bird Watching

Tharu cultural dance shows

You might see rhinos, crocodiles, deer, and maybe even a Bengal tiger.

Take a Scenic Everest Mountain Flight

If you couldn’t get enough of Everest, book a 1-hour mountain flight from Kathmandu. This scenic flight offers panoramic views of the Himalayan range, including Mount Everest, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam.

Photography and Cultural Tours

Nepal is a paradise for photographers and culture lovers. You can join guided photography tours or village homestay experiences to explore local life and capture Nepal’s authentic charm.

Ultimate Travel Guide to Everest Base Camp Trek

The Everest Base Camp Trek is one of the most famous trekking adventures in the world. It takes you to the foot of Mount Everest (8,848.86 meters), the highest peak on Earth. This guide covers everything you need to know — from permits, costs, itinerary, and weather to accommodation and travel tips.

Where Is Everest Base Camp Located?

Everest Base Camp is located in Nepal, inside Sagarmatha National Park in the Khumbu region. The trek begins after a flight from Kathmandu to Lukla Airport, and then follows the trail through Sherpa villages and high-altitude landscapes.

Best Time to Trek Everest Base Camp

The best seasons to trek are:

Spring (March to May): Clear skies, blooming rhododendrons, and great views.

Autumn (September to November): Stable weather, excellent visibility, and fewer clouds.

Avoid monsoon (June to August) due to heavy rain, and winter (December to February) due to snow and freezing temperatures.

Permits for Everest Base Camp Trek

You’ll need:

Sagarmatha National Park Entry Permit
Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality Permit

You can obtain these in Kathmandu or at the trailhead in Lukla.

Everest Base Camp Trek Cost (Estimated)

Standard Trekker: USD $ 1,300– USD $ 1,600 USD (includes guide, porter, food, permits)

Luxury Trekker: USD $ 2,000– USD $ 3,000 + USD (luxury lodges, private services)

Accommodation on the Trek

You'll stay in local teahouses with basic rooms, shared bathrooms, and warm meals. Some villages offer upgraded lodges with better amenities.

Food on the Trail

Teahouses offer dal bhat (Nepali set meal), noodles, momos, soups, pasta, pancakes, and hot drinks. Vegetarian options are common. Bring snacks and water purification tablets.

Lukla Flight Baggage Allowance

15 kg total (10 kg checked + 5 kg hand-carry)

Everest Base Camp Trek Difficulty

The trek is moderately difficult, but manageable for fit beginners. No technical climbing is required, but altitude and long trekking days can be challenging.

Travel Insurance for EBC Trek

Buy insurance that covers:

High-altitude trekking (above 5,000m)
Helicopter evacuation
Medical and trip cancellations

Sustainable Travel Tips

Bring refillable water bottles
Avoid plastic waste
Respect local culture and nature
Support local businesses and guides

Important Safety Tips

Weather in the Himalayas is unpredictable
Flights to/from Lukla may be delayed
Altitude sickness is real – ascend slowly and hydrate
Carry a first-aid kit, warm clothes, and essential gear

Connectivity and Charging

Wi-Fi is available for a fee at some teahouses
Mobile signal is patchy — better with Ncell SIM
Charging is available at teahouses (extra cost)

What to Pack for Everest Base Camp

Down jacket, thermal base layers
Sturdy hiking boots
Sleeping bag (-10°C to -20°C)
Headlamp, trekking poles, gloves, hat
Toiletries, sunscreen, sunglasses, first aid

Do You Need a Guide for Everest Base Camp Trek?

Hiring a licensed guide and porter is highly recommended for safety, cultural experience, and ease of travel — especially if it's your first time in Nepal.

Final Thoughts

The Everest Base Camp Trek is a once-in-a-lifetime journey through the heart of the Himalayas. With stunning mountain views, rich Sherpa culture, and the thrill of reaching Everest Base Camp, it offers a truly unforgettable adventure for trekkers of all levels.

Booking procedure:
It’s pretty simple! Just click on book now, fill up the short booking form and make a deposit of 10% online. You will get the confirmation of your booking with in 24 hrs by email. If you require any further assistance or have any questions please send us an email at info@hawkseyetravels.com

Booking conditions:

You will receive final confirmed by email once we have received 10% deposit as non-refundable fee.
The remaining balance amount could be paid upon your arrival in Kathmandu. But if you are joining the Bhutan tour 100% payment should be reach on our bank at least one month prior to departure date.
If you cancelled the trip after your arrival due to sickness or any other emergency, full amount will be charged.
No extra charge will be charge if you notify us to change the date 30 days prior the departure date. After that 10% extra charge will be charged for changing the date.
No refund will be made after departure if you decided to abandon the trip voluntarily or involuntarily or by any other reason or any kind of circumstances.
There are certain amounts of risk involved on the trip, which you are willing to take. It is mandatory to have your travel insurance, which cover minimum of medical and rescue evacuation to join any of our trips.
We cannot be held responsible for any delays or cancellation of trip caused by flight, strikes, government regulation, weather or any other unavoidable circumstances.
Hawks eye reserve the right to cancel any trip before departure. In due cases your deposited amount will be refunded with out any charges.

Visa Rules

All nationalities except Indians require a visa for Nepal, which could be obtain from Embassies abroad or on arrival at Tribhuwan international airport in Kathmandu. To avoid the long queue you could apply on line visa form.
You need to have one passport photo and following fees in US dollars to obtain the visa on arrival.

USD 25 for Tourist visa with Multiple Entries for 15 days
USD 40 for Tourist visa with Multiple Entries for 30 days
USD 100 for Tourist visa with Multiple Entries for 90 days
USD 2 per day for visa extensions.

Please note: The visa regulations and fees for visa changes frequently so its is advisable to check the current rules with your nearest Nepalese Embassy or Consulate.

Climate and Best time to go

Weather in Nepal is unpredictable and varies a lot from altitude ranges. The best season to select this trip is in Autumn and Spring. Autumn (Mid- September to November) while the air is clean with high visibility. The weather is brisk but not too cold. The days are sunny (10-15 degree Celsius) but the temperature drops significantly as you trek higher day by day with the coldest temperature of (-10 to -15 Degree C) at night. The Spring (March to Mid May) is the season for flowers to bloom. The days are warmer (20-30 degrees) but night temperature could drop down to (-5 to -10) as you start ascend higher. The tour could be done in winter (Dec to Feb) as well but please expect more cold nights and days with snows, the temperature could drop down to (-15 to -20 C at night) but still days are sunny with (5 to 10 degrees C).

Highlight of the trips

Trek to the Base of world highest Mt. Everest
Climb Kalapattar peak (5545m)
Experience renowned Sherpa villages
Panoramic views of highest mountains
Meet local Sherpa during your stay at teahouse
Explore heritage sites of Kathmandu valley

Trip Grade: Hard

The trip include high altitude trek over 5500 meters so physical fitness is required. Previous experience is not mandatory but some regular exercise and walking in high altitude would be a plus point.

Group Size: Private or Small group size (2-10 Pax)

To give our clients a memorable and insightful travel experience with lots of time to interact with each other or with the locals we do run the group as private or in small size groups only. You could either choose to travel private or join with others in Group. Our group size consists of minimum two to ten people unless you chose to make your own private trip with more than ten people.

Trek Type: Teahouse/Lodge

A teahouse is combination of basic room and a restaurant with large dining room as social hang out place. Local villagers normally run the lodge and mostly a room is consisting of twin beds and blanket, no additional furniture but have facilities of sharing bathrooms and toilets. Teahouses serve variety of different food items from traditional Nepal to some western food and drinks.

Accommodation beside trek

All hotels, we provide are comfort hotel of 3 star category inclusive of delicious breakfast. It is possible to upgrade the hotel to luxury on extra cost.

Meals

Breakfasts are included while your stay in comfort hotel in Kathmandu. However meals are not included during your trek as there are lots of eating options and we would love to give you maximum flexibility to decide about your meal items.

Teahouses serve variety of different food items from traditional food to some western food. The food is usually plentiful and delicious but the menu is not normally extensive. Cereals, breads and egg dishes are generally available for breakfast and items of rice, noodles, potatoes, vegetable, pastas, and pizza are normally in the menu. You could easily buy mineral water or boiled water in teahouses. We suggest using boiled water or using purifying drops than bottled water while on trek to minimize the negative impact that is caught by plastic bottle in our environment.

Transportation

Domestic flight and Private ground transportations are provided for the trip. The flights to remote sector like (Lukla) have restriction on weight of max 15 kg including hand baggage’s and the flights alway depends on weather condition with chances of being delayed or even cancelled due to bad weather. In due cases the only option to get back to Kathmandu or Lukla is by helicopter, on extra cost.

Weather

Weather in the mountains is unpredictable and can change rapidly. Travellers need to be prepared for all weather conditions. Even in the spring time when temperatures are normally warmer, a sudden change in the weather could drop down the temperature to freezing point. So always be prepared for changes that could occur.

Dossier Disclaimer

The information and details in this trip has been compiled with care and in good faith. It is our intension to cling to the program as mentions. However you should be flexible, as, this is an adventure trip and you are heading into remote region, where unforeseen events may contribute to change in itinerary. The trip details is a general guide to the tour and region and any mention of specific destination is by no means a guarantee that they will be visited and travel times mentions are approx. and subject to vary due to circumstances.

What to take?

We suggest light travelling which makes you easier to move around. We suggest you to bring one-day bag for your valuable and a waterproof rucksack or duffel bag for your clothing’s and equipment’s. We provide one porter for every two travellers unless you request your own personal porter. The maximum porter are allowed to carry is 10 kg per travellers. So it is necessary to make the trekking bag lighter as possible and left unnecessary luggage at your hotel in Kathmandu.

Checklist

T Shirts
Long Sleeved shirts
Pants- Lightweight long trousers
A Warm jacket and a fleece pullover
Upper and lower thermal layer
Water proof- Jackets and trousers
Sleeping bag and down jackets (For winter -20 recommended)
Sun hat and sun glasses
Fleece hat
Scarf
Gloves- Normal / Thermal for winter
Socks: Woolen and cotton
Shoes: Trekking shoes / running and sandals for evening
Sun cream; lip balm, insect repellent, Hand sanitizer lotion
Head torch
Personal toiletries
Lightweight towel
Personal first aid kits
Water bottle- Refillable
Camera and Batteries
Walking sticks

Health

You should consult with your doctor about vaccination and other medical travel information before departure. We recommend you to carry your personal first aid kids together with your personal medical requirement. Please be aware that we are going to remote mountain area where medical facilities are not available so when selection your trip please assure your ability to cope with the tour and consult with your doctor if you have any health issue which could affect your trip.

While traveling to high altitude area the main problem most of the travellers could face is the high altitude sickness. Even though our itinerary are carefully planned to avoid the risk of high altitude with reasonable acclimatization days, however, it all depends up to your body whether it could adopt with low oxygen level. You could use the medicine for high altitude known as Diamox, which helps you to prevent but please consult with your doctor before using it. You should not plan to go to high altitude if you have heart disease, difficulty breathing or are pregnant.

Insurance

Please make sure to get your travel insurance before travelling. Travelling insurance is compulsory in order to participate on any of our trips. Our entire participants should obtain their own personal insurance, which covers medical and emergency evacuation at a minimum. You, of Couse, would also like to have insurance coverage for loss or damage of baggage, flight and trip cancellation.

Trip Note

Every effort will be made to keep to the above itinerary, but as it’s an adventure in a remote mountain region, we cannot guarantee. Weather condition, road conditions, flight cancellation, landslides, avalanches, strikes and many any other reasons could contribute to changes on the itinerary. We will try to ensure the trip runs according to plan but an easy going nature will be an asset.

Responsible Tourism

Beauty is to save not to destroy! At the very start of our company we made a proper guideline for travelling responsible in Nepal, so that our future generation would be able to wander around the beauty of Nepal and could live with it. At Hawks Eye, we are extremely conscious about the environment and aim to minimize the detrimental impact on the environment as far as possible. At Hawks eye, we practice how business can minimize the impact on environment, maximize employment and generate opportunities for local communities. We are working together with non-profit organization dedicating some of our time to make positive difference in the lives of Nepalese people. Since the time of our establishment we have been involve in schools building, run health camp in remote villages, scholarship program for genuine poor students, first aid training in schools, family planning project and helping children homes. Certain amounts from the tour you participate help us to give back to the people to make the life better. We are heading on the right track; still long way to go and it would not be possible for long run with out your support.

Everest Base Camp Trek

Trip Duration: 17 Days

Start - End: Kathmandu - Kathmandu

Highest Altitude5545 m

DifficultyStrenous

Price $ 1600

SeasonAutumn (September to November) - Spring (March to May)

ActivityTrekking

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