Everest Base Camp (EBC) Trek is the most thrilling adventure activity for trekkers worldwide. This famous trail takes you to the base of the world's highest mountain within a few day's walk after taking a short scenic air journey to Lukla. It is a 12-day Himalayan trip from Kathmandu to Kathmandu, and more than forty thousand people benefit from this route each year.
There are several entries to get to the bottom of the globe's tallest mountain, but the most usual and classic route starts from Lukla. So, this Package contains the trip information from Lukla to EBC.
After taking a short flight from Kathmandu or Ramechhap, you get to Lukla, where your walking journey begins toward Everest's basement, passing traditional Sherpa Villages. You will walk through Phakding, Namche Bazaar, Tengboche, Dingboche, and Lobuche before you reach Gorakshep to hike to the Everest Base Camp.
After you leave the city, a seven-day proper walk and one acclimatization hike will take you to your desired destination. You will return to Lukla in three days before taking a flight back to Kathmandu. It is a lodge-to-lodge trip, so you do not have to carry a tent and food.
Sidewalk on Everest Trail
There is no sidewalk, mainly on the Everest Trail after you depart from Lukla. Still, one trail goes to Gokyo Lakes from Kyanjuma on the fourth day. Also, you may need clarification about finding a path in some places while crossing big towns such as Namche Bazaar. You will follow a single path, which leads you close to the world's roof, walking inside the Sagarmatha National Park (Natural Unesco World Heritage Site). You will encounter many trekkers crossing every moment during the journey.
12-Day Trekking Itinerary of Everest Base Camp
The classic trekking itinerary of Everest Base Camp for regular trekkers. Still, we make customized plans for the people according to their physical conditions, interests, and time limits. On our trip schedule, you will have two exploration days in Namche Bazaar and Dingboche for altitude practice before going to higher elevations to prevent high mountain sickness.
The walking journey to Everest Base Camp begins from a beautiful Sherpa Town (Lukla) after a scenic, adventurous air journey from Kathmandu or Manthali to Phakding through Chheplung, Thadokoshi, and Ghat on the first day.
After a night's stay in Phakding, you reach Namche Bazaar, the most attractive village along Everest, by walking for 6-7 hours on the second day. Here, you will have the first acclimatization rest and hike to the Hotel Everest View. Visiting Syangboche Hill is not just for the altitude practice; you see magnificent views of Thamserku, Kusum Kangaroo, Khangteka, Ama Dablam, Lhotse, Nuptse, and many other high snow-capped mountains, including Everest.
You trek to Tengboche on the fourth day after spending two nights in Namche, where you visit the historical and religious Buddhist Monastery and see the most phenomenal view of Mount Ama Dablam. Then, you go to Dingboche and take the second exploration hike to Nangkartsang Peak.
After being well-acclimatized from two altitude practice hikes, you go further to Lobuche on the seventh and Gorakshep on the eighth day of the trip. You walk to EBC on the same day when you reach Gorakshep after a quick lunch and leave all your trekking equipment in the lodge because you come back here to spend the last night before you head back towards Lukla through Pheriche, Namche, and Phakding.
Trekking to Everest Base Camp Can Be The Greatest Experience for You
Trekking to Everest Base Camp is challenging for some but a lifetime experience for the trekkers. It is an opportunity to experience the culture, religion, and lifestyle of the legendary mountain Sherpa people closely and see the mighty Himalayas and their charming nature.
While walking, you can see calm wild animals like the Himalayan Thar, Himalayan Monal (Nepali National Bird), musk deer, and Tibetan Snowcock closer to the trekking trail. This Everest excursion goes through several valleys, such as Dudhkosi, Khumbu, and Imja. You will love hiking into these areas and seeing captivating landscapes, rivers, waterfalls, glacial lakes, and more.
Trek to Everest Base Camp: Is It a Right Trip for You?
Anyone who wishes to Trek to Everest Base Camp at least once in their lifetime can do so. It is an adventure walking journey, so it helps a lot if you have some hiking practice and physical training before you go on this excursion.
Elderlies may suffer more from walking than youth. Still, they are regular hikers or do physical training regularly. In that case, aged trekkers find it more accessible than beginner young people. Children above ten can also complete the base camp trek walking themselves. Still, they might sometimes have to carry someone younger than ten while traveling to Everest.
Training for Everest Base Camp
As mentioned earlier, training helps a lot for a successful trip, but what types of exercise must you have for the Everest Base Camp? We are giving some tips for physical preparation for the journey now. Before you groom your body and leg strength, make sure mentally that the trip is right for you and think about completing it without any suffering.
Start hiking a few kilometers daily or at least once a week before you go to the Everest Base Camp Hike with a backpack on. We provide a porter between two trekkers, although you must carry a 4-5 kg daypack during the trip. Besides the walking training, you may go to an indoor gym and train your muscles and legs. You can also run for a few miles daily to make your knee, thigh, and calf flexible for this adventure tour.
Trek Map of Everest Base Camp
The trek is a 12-day journey from Kathmandu to Kathmandu, but you will see a 15-dayEverest Base Camp Trip Map here, which includes three extra nights in Kathmandu and your final departure. You will spend two nights in the city before you go to the mountains to prepare for the tour. It is also beneficial for the altitude before you fly directly, almost three thousand meters in height. You can see the day-to-day trip scale with the altitude variation below:
Trekking Map of Everet Base Camp with Altitude
Walking Distance, Time, and Altitude Variation While Trekking to Everest Base Camp
You see 130km (80.7 miles) total walking distances of theEverest Base Camp at many sites. There are shorter trails with new suspension bridges, which has shortened the trip. You will walk 119.7km (74.3 miles) according to our itinerary. We have made each day's hiking length with duration and altitude variation chart below, which makes it easy to plan your trip.
Everest Base Camp Trekking Distance Chart
Private and Group Sharing Trek Cost for Everest Base Camp
Our 15-day Trip Cost of Everest Base Camp, including three nights of Kathmandu Accommodation and the all-inclusive base price, starts from 1350 USD for a single trekker. We also make custom itineraries and cost details according to your demand. However, the trip's price will be cheaper for a group booking than an individual one. We offer families and groups a special discount for the Everest Base Camp. You can reach us through WhatsApp at +9779851043624 or contact us directly for the offer.
It costs less for Indian and South Asian Trekkers to go to Everest Base Camp. The flight fare to Lukla and trekking permits make it cheaper for these nation's people. Our Package's price is for other visitors who are not South Asian, so if you are from India, Pakistan, Srilanka, Maldives, Bhutan, and Bangladesh and thinking of trekking to Everest Base Camp and looking for the correct price, you can ask us before you book the trip.
Get the Best Deal for Everest Base Camp with Frolic Adventure in 2025
Frolic Adventure is a Nepal-based trekking operator operating private and group tours to Everest Base Camp from Kathmandu. You can get the best deal with us for 2025 spring and autumn trips, so book your trip without hesitation. We are a team of mountain experts. We provide you with government-licensed, holder-trained guides and friendly, helpful helpers.
Our expert leaders will tackle every difficulty during the trip to keep you safe and make a successful adventure. They are quick decision maker for any obstacles in the mountains, so you can travel freely by taking our trekking Sherpas in the Everest Region.
Remember us for the Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu Round Flight Ticket.
Some people might have recommended a guide or porter from Lukla and want to trek with them by buying a Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu flight ticket or would like to travel individually. We also arrange the ticket for those people.
During busy seasons, you must drive to Ramechhap from Kathmandu to take a flight to Lukla. We also arrange to share a van or private car, jeep, and bus to Manthali from Kathmandu. If you want to avoid a long drive to a different airport and would like to fly in a helicopter from Kathmandu, you can also contact us. We will arrange a cheaper helicopter ride to Lukla from Kathmandu.
Note: Just buying a flight ticket or ground transport with us and tackling any obstacles for the flight and other things without taking a guide with us any time will be your own risk!
Things to Know Before Planning a Trek to Everest Base Camp
The links below before you trek to Everest Base Camp may help you plan better, so please click the links and read carefully before your trek. If you have any other questions that you did not find in our package and useful informational sections, you can ask at any time, and we are happy to provide you with authentic information about the trip.