Mt. Everest Base Camp Trek 2022 Itinerary

DAY 01 | ARRIVAL AT KATHMANDU (1,400M)
On reaching Kathmandu Airport, you will receive a warm welcome from our tour representative who will then assist you in reaching the hotel. Enjoy the scrumptious meal which is then followed by a comfy and relaxing overnight stay.
Meals: Welcome Dinner

DAY 02 | KATHMANDU (1,400M)
To give a perfect start to your day, we provide you a healthy morning meal. After completing breakfast, get yourself ready for the Kathmandu Valley sightseeing tour. Pashupatinath Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the biggest Buddha stupa at Boudhanath are the two must-visit and most preferred travel destinations in the valley.

The Monkey Temple at Swayambhunath and the Kathmandu Darbar Square are the other two hugely visited travel sites. Return to the hotel after it gets dark and enjoy a mouth-watering dinner at the hotel in Kathmandu.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

DAY 03 | KATHMANDU – LUKLA (2880M) – PHAKDING (2740M). (5 HOUR TREK)
Today you will be flying to Lukla by Twin Otter Aircraft hence, you need to wake up a little early. After the flight lands, get ready to enjoy the mesmerizing beauty of the surroundings. Keep your camera always ready to capture the irresistible beauty of the Himalayas. On reaching Lukla, the most renowned mountain airstrip in the world, you will start trekking down to the river at Phakding.
Meals: Breakfast Lunch & Dinner
 
Please note the flight may happen from Ramechap or from Kathmandu. In case the regular flight is not operating then you might want to take a Helicopter which will cost extra.

DAY 04 | PHAKDING – NAMCHE (3445M). (5-6 HOUR TREK) MODERATE WALK BUT AFTER LUNCH UPHILL
Your trekking expedition commences on the fourth day of the trip. The trekking allows us to commence the ascent to Namche Bazaar. Once you reach halfway up the hills, a gap in the wood offers an opportunity to have a glimpse of Everest for the first time. If you are lucky then you can see the South-West side of Everest as it completely depends upon the weather.

Namche happens to be the largest and renowned town in Khumbu where you can enjoy shopping out your heart’s contents every Saturday. Handwoven Tibetan Boots, Tennis shoes, meat, vegetables, grains, and trinkets are some of the hugely sold wares in this market. The Sherpas act host to the traders coming from the foothills and also to the Tibetans from over the border.
Meals: Breakfast Lunch & Dinner

DAY 05 | NAMCHE- ACCLIMATIZATION DAY
Adjusting your body to this hugely elevated place is very compulsory as it becomes very difficult for one to adjust his body as per the rarefied atmosphere before ascending to the higher altitudes. Follow the technique of ‘climb high and sleep low’ as this would help you throughout the expedition. You can either opt for relaxing in your stay for the entire day or can hike up to the hill behind Namche to the airstrip at Syangboche.
Meals: Breakfast Lunch & Dinner

DAY 06 |  TYANGBOCHE/DIBOCHE (3,800M): (5 HOUR TREK) DOWN AND UPHILL
You must be feeling fresh and energized after the acclimatization activity. Today, you will continue your trekking activity from Namche to Phunki and Tengboche Monastery to admire one of the most irresistible views in the world i.e. an eye-treating glory of the Himalayan giants- Kwangde, Tawache, Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Kategna, Dablam, and Thamserku.

Later in the evening, return to your accommodation site and unwind yourself in the comfy room to have a relaxing sleep.
Meals: Breakfast Lunch & Dinner

DAY 07 | PHIRECHE  (4,200M). (7-8 HOUR TREK) UP HILL
Give a perfect start to your day with a healthy breakfast and continue trekking towards Phireche by crossing the Imja Khola and through the rolling pastures and terraced fields where Yaks graze.
Meals: Breakfast Lunch & Dinner

DAY 08 |  PHIRECHE ACCLIMATISATION HIKE (4,400M): REST DAY
We have designed our itinerary in such a way that everyone completes this trekking expedition smoothly and with great comfort therefore we have again planned a day for acclimatization. However, we would appreciate and motivate you to cover at least one of two hikes. The shorter and the easier one is to climb up the hill immediately behind Dingboche to reach steeply down to Pheriche.

You will get an opportunity to take part in the seminars organized by the Himalayan Rescue Association in which several western doctors take part. The other exciting option is to trek up the Imja Tse Valley towards Island Peak. Capture the panoramic views of Ama Dablam and Lhotse before you start trekking down the hill.
Meals: Breakfast Lunch & Dinner

DAY 09 |  LOBUCHE (4,900M): (6-7 HOUR TREK) UP HILL
Have a healthy breakfast before commencing the day schedule as you need to feel energized throughout the day as today you will be climbing through the green-carpeted valley to Khumbu Glacier to reach Lobuche.
Meals: Breakfast Lunch & Dinner

DAY 10 |  LOBUJE – KALA PATTAR (5545M) – GORAKSHEP. (7 HOUR TREK) UPHILL
The 10th day of your journey is not only going to be a little hectic but also very exciting as today you continue climbing from Khumbu Glacier to reach Gorakshep. The best thing is that the route going up is very simple and straight and takes almost 3 hours. In addition, you can also have glimpses of almost all the Himalayan giants including Lhotse, Nuptse, Everest, Ama Dablam, Changtse, and many other from this vantage point.
Meals: Breakfast Lunch & Dinner

DAY 11 | GORAK SHEP – EVEREST BASE CAMP 5,364 MTRS – PHERICHE (6-7 HOURS)
Another exciting day of the trip where you will trek for hours to reach the Everest base camp. Kickstart your day with a relishing morning meal and then start packing your bags and then start trekking down to Everest Base Camp from Gorakshep. As a memory, you can place a special token there and that could be anything that has meaning to you but it should also be eco-friendly. On reaching the desired destination, get freshen up and enjoy your lunch.

Do not forget to click some amazing pictures with your group and other trekking companions to commemorate the memories before hiking back to Gorakshep. Collect all your belongings that you have kept at the guesthouse and then continue trekking back to Lobuche and then to Pheriche. Your overnight halt is scheduled at a guest house in Pheriche.
Meals: Breakfast Lunch & Dinner

DAY 12 | PHIRECHE TO KHUMJUM (7 HOUR TREK) DOWN AND UPHILL
This is the day for those who love witnessing the admiring beauty of the sunrise. Finish your breakfast first and then start descending to Khumjum. There is no other schedule for the day hence, once you reach the desired destination you are all free to relax and enjoy the day.
Meals: Breakfast Lunch & Dinner

DAY 14 | MANJOO – LUKLA (2880M). (5 HOUR TREK)
It would be very difficult and disheartening for many of the trekkers to head towards Lukla. You are surely going to miss the kind-hearted locals, soul-soothing views of the mountains, valleys, and forests. Once you reach the day destination, you are all free to relax your body at the resting site.
Meals: Breakfast Lunch & Dinner

DAY 15 | LUKLA – KATHMANDU (1,400M)
Another great way and day to enjoy the aerial views of the Himalayas. You need to be pre-informed that you might have to face the problem of flight delay due to unfavorable climatic conditions. We also assure you that our team would effortlessly help to minimize the inconveniences caused. Our entire team would appreciate your patience during such circumstances.

On reaching Kathmandu Airport you will be picked by our tour representative who will assist you in reaching the pre-booked hotel. Complete the check-in formalities and relax for the day. Later in the evening, you will be attending a farewell dinner along with a cultural show organized by the management.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 16 | DEPARTURE FROM KATHMANDU (1,400M)
Get up in the morning and start packing your bags as the time has come to end the journey. You will be served a relishing and healthy breakfast at the hotel. Our representative will join you on your drive towards the airport. This is how your journey with us concludes and we hope that you had a great time.
Meals: Breakfast only

Thing to do extra

You are going to Everest Base Camp, just aim for the peak for next time!!

Food and Meal

Meals Included in the Tour – Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Breakfast – Our daily breakfast will be at the hotels / Camp where we stay.

Lunch – Daily lunch will be at Hotel / Camp / small midway joints or it will be an picnic Lunch at some places where our team will cook food for you and serve it hot.

Dinner – Our daily dinner will be at the hotels / Camps / Guesthouse where we stay.

Food is a very essential part of these trips. We make sure that the meals we offer is method delicious, unless you ask for dull meals. You are also permitted the choice of veggie or non-vegetarian meals. We suggest that you consume only the bottled standard water that we will carry for you.

Type of stay

• Kathmandu – 3* Hotel
• Rest of the places – best Available Mountain Lodges  / Camps

Getting there

STARTS AND END POINT OF TOUR
Kathmandu Is the start and end point of the Expedition. You can reach Kathmandu by Air from major Indian cities / or take a direct international flight to reach there.

Weather

If you don’t like the weather in the Himalayas just wait for a few hours and it will change. The Himalayas are so high that they make their own weather, it can be bright and sunny and in a few hours it may get cloudy and cold.

It can be very cold at the Everest Base Camp as well, so be prepared with proper Mountain gear, we will send you a list prior to your departure. You can but most of the stuff from Kathmandu Market as well.

It is very difficult predict the weather so you have to be prepared for it, in day time it can be bright and sunny and as the sun goes down the temperatures plummets in the higher mountains.

So you have to be prepared for days with bright sun shining, sudden guest of strong cold winds and very cold night.

Advanced 

• Good experience of trekking in the Mountains
• Physically and mentally Fit
• assistance on demand (if required)
• comfortable with any terrain and weather conditions

Including the package cost

1. All Nepal Government and local taxes.
   
2.  Welcome dinner with Our Nepal team at Kathmandu.
3.  Accommodation on a twin share basis at Kathmandu (03 Star Hotel), and in the best luxury mountain lodges during the approach march to the Base Camp.
4.  Full board meals (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner and 3 times tea) as mentioned in the program, during the entire trip including the approach march to the Base Camp.
5.  All necessary documentation work, entry fee, and trek permits are taken in advance by us. 
6.  Certified professional mountain guide for the trek with their meal, Insurance, and flight.
7.  Mules/Porters for carrying your personal luggage
   
8.  Local transportation as per the itinerary. (Kathmandu sightseeing, airport pick up and drop)
   
9.  Sagarmatha National Park fee.
10.  Kathmandu – Lukla – Kathmandu flight tickets.
    
11.  First-Aid Medical kit. (Carry by guide during the trek)
    
12.  Oxygen Cylinder in case of emergency  (Carry by guide during the trek)
13.  Porters to carry luggage on 1: 2 ratios (1 porter = 2 clients)
14.  Support trekking assistant guides on 1: 4 ratios (1 sherpa = 4 clients)
    
15.  Walkie-talkie sets for communication.
16.  T-Shirt and logo stickers of Everest Base Camp Return 
17.  Aluminum water bottle. (No Plastic is Fantastic)
18.  Duffel bags to carry your luggage.
19.  Certificate of accomplishment of Reaching Everest Base Camp

Not including the cost

1. International flight, Visa fee to and from Kathmandu.
2.  Personal trek gears
3. Any kind of personal expenses such as table drinks, room services items, laundry, telephone calls at hotels or tips, etc.
4. Travel Insurance 
5. Flight cancellation, weather conditions, etc
6.  Cost outside the itinerary that specifically not mentioned in the program
7.  Tips for Guide, Porters, and Staff
8.  Camera Fee if anywhere applicable.

Price

Inarguably, almost anyone can plan and enjoy trekking to the Everest Base Camp but we believe that there are certain things that one needs to keep in mind to make their trekking experience smoother and more enjoyable.

Check out the below-stated tips and tricks to save your time and money to make the most of this once-in-a-lifetime adventure experience.

Buy gear in Kathmandu

• Undoubtedly, competition is all around the corner and Kathmandu is home to several trekking shops from where one can purchase the required trekking gear at very reasonable rates. However, you need to be very alert while selecting the gear as the quality varies.

Select a reliable and authorized travel agency

• One needs to be very attentive and wise while engaging a tour agency for their trekking experience to Everest Base Camp. If you fail to do so then you are not going to complete your adventure activity with ease and comfort.

Keep count on your baggage weight limit

• Your main pack should not exceed 10 kg of weight and the carry-on pack must be of 5 kg only and you need to strictly adhere to this weight limit policy or else you might not attend the flight. Although it is possible to carry extra luggage by paying extra cash we would not recommend you to do so.

Be ready for flight delays

• Climatic conditions in high altitude areas are inconsistent which leads to delay in flights. We advise you to carry extra snacks, a book if you love reading, and most importantly a lot of patience.

Take care of your feet and overall health

• Your safety and security are our topmost priorities therefore, we recommend you purchase a good pair of shoes to save your feet on the rough mountain slopes. Additionally, we also recommend you to binge on the meals offered by your travel agency and if you are thinking to taste something from a restaurant or hotel then check the authenticity and the hygiene level of that place first.

Carry your first aid kit

• This is the most important point that you must keep in mind as none of us knows that how our body would react to the atmosphere of a new place. Also, if you are suffering from any prolonging illness then do not forget to carry the medications prescribed by the doctor.