Trekking Everest Base Camp in Nepal | Route | Cost | Map
The Everest region trekking route in the Himalayas is the world's highest trek route. Trekking Everest Base Camp in Nepal Route Map, Cost, and Tips for a trek to the Everest region are shown here. This creates a unique circumstance for which one must be properly prepared. Because this is a high-altitude trek route with a low oxygen level, every trekker must prepare for high-altitude walking. The numerous hurdles encountered on the journey to the Base Camp add to the adventure of the trek.
Beautiful view of mountains during Trekking Everest Base Camp in Nepal
The Khumbu region saw an increase in the number of tourists after the first successful ascent of Mount Everest in 1953. This provided much-needed funds for the development of this Nepalese region. There used to be largely Everest expedition groups in the early days. Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,280ft) served as a stopover or acclimatization point before continuing on to their final destination. Namche Bazaar has seen a complete transformation in recent years. In the Himalayas, it was a busy town. Namche has progressed at a much faster rate. It is a place full of shop with restaurants, hotels, a telecommunications center, and everything else you can think of. After a two-day walk from Lukla's (2,642m/8,668ft) Hillary-Tenzing airport, Namche Bazaar can be reached.
Outstanding surrounding of Base Camp
Most of the trekking routes in the Everest region has Everest Base Camp (5,364m/17,594ft) or Kala Patthar (5,545m/18,192ft) as their last destination. To reach there you need to pass through forests and several Sherpa villages.
Mount Everest Base Camp Treks in Nepal – 12 days
Mount Everest Base Camp Trek in Nepal - 12 Day Trek has been tailored to fit the needs of adventurers with limited time. This journey is comparable to the Rapid EBC trek in that it takes 12 days, but you will get a day to acclimatize at Dingboche. This gives you plenty of time to get used to the surroundings, increasing your chances of a successful expedition. The natural fauna, well-kept farmlands, and great workmanship of the local people may all be seen on this walk. If you're on a tight budget but still want to see Mount Everest, this is the expedition for you.
Route Map
Route map of Everest base camp trek
Altitude Map
Altitude map of Everest base camp trek
Trek Itinerary
A twelve-day trekking Everest Base Camp in Nepal is one of the most popular trekking package.
- Day 01 Kathmandu – Lukla – Phakding (2,562 m/8,700 ft): 35 min flight, 8km, 3-4 hrs
- Day 02 Phakding – Namche Bazaar (3,440 m/11,280 ft): 10 km, 5-6 hrs
- Day 03 Namche Bazaar – Rest, acclimatization and exploration day
- Day 04 Namche Bazaar – Tengboche (3,870 m/12,694 ft): 8 km, 5-6 hrs
- Day 05 Tengboche – Dingboche (4,360 m/14,300 ft): 10 km, 5-6 hrs
- Day 06 Dingboche – Rest and acclimatization day
- Day 07 Dingboche – Lobuche (4,940 m/16,207 ft): 7 km, 4-5 hrs
- Day 08 Lobuche - Gorak Shep (5,160 m/16,930 ft) - Base Camp (5,364 m/17,594 ft): Gorak Shep, 15 km, 7-8 hrs
- Day 09 Gorak Shep - Kala Patthar (5,545 m/18,193 ft) – Pheriche (4,280 m/14,070ft): 15 km, 7-8 hrs
- Day 10 Pheriche – Namche Bazaar (3,440 m/11,284 ft): 15 km, 6-7 hrs
- Day 11 Namche Bazaar – Lukla (2,780 m/9,175 ft): 18 km, 6-7 hrs
- Day 12 Lukla – Kathmandu (1,300 m/4,264 ft): 35 min flight
Trek Permit and Costs
A trekker must first sign up for the Trekkers' Information Management System (TIMS). The following is the fee of visiting the Sagarmatha National Park (a UNESCO World Heritage Site):
- Each person pays NRS 3,000 per entry.(aprox US $ 25)
Visa Fees
- The cost of a 15-day Tourist Visa with Multiple Entry is $30 USD or equivalent foreign currency.
- The cost of a 30-day tourist visa with multiple entries is $50 USD or equivalent foreign currency.
- The cost of a 90-day tourist visa with multiple entries is $125 USD or equivalent foreign currencies.
- Tourists possessing passports from South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) countries are not required to pay a visa fee for 30 days, regardless of the provisions specified in 1(a) and 1(b).
Make sure you have additional cash with you in addition to the above costs and the total amount for your Everest Base Camp trek that you will be paying to your travel agency. If you need cash quickly, you can find ATMs in the city, but you won't find any in the Himalayas. It would also be beneficial to have a currency with smaller denominations. Foreign currencies (such as the US dollar, the British pound, the Australian dollar, and others) will be accepted almost everywhere.
Its time to take rest: Trekker taking rest during Trekking Everest Base Camp in Nepal
Gears & Equipment
- Good pair of trekking boots
- Walking poles
- Warm hat and bandanna
- Few extra pair of socks
- Torchlight, flashlight or headlamp
- A pair of wool, fleece or Goretex gloves
- Water bottle - minimum 1-liter capacity
- Windproof and waterproof jacket and pants
- Lightweight sleeping bag
- Extra warm clothing, layered clothing - thermals, during winter (December to March) trek.
For a full list of accessories do check the list of things you need to check before you start your trek to Everest.
Customized Trek to Everest
Get your customized package to Everest with a local trekking agency. Also, do check out timely travel deals and offers which are on offer with discounted price on regular pricing. Please note: The above government-specified rates for Visa and TIMS registration are as of March 2,2021.
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Final Say,
Trekking Everest base camp in Nepal is most popular trekking sites, offering an amazing and exciting Everest trekking experience. During less crowded seasons, you may get a true sense of the valley's natural beauty and cultural diversity, making your walk unforgettable. The trek's main highlights include Buddhist temples, stupas, the Khumbu glacier, lush vegetation, wildlife, and snow-capped mountains. Please contact our trek specialist if you have any questions or concerns about the trek. We are happy to deliver you with excellent service at a fair cost: Contact Us now to book your favorite trek.
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