Everest Base Camp Trek – 14 Days
Trip Overview
Everest base camp trek is among the most famous and a great destination in the Himalayan area. You can trek here to witness the beautiful scene. Here at Adventure Glacier, we provide a 14-day trek to Everest Base camp to witness the stunning view of natural beauty, cultural richness and adventurous spirits. This trek can be unforgettable as you can observe the traditional Sherpa village, massive Mt Everest and awe-inspiring glaciers. Furthermore, you can also witness old monasteries, icefalls, majestic mountain peaks, sunrise, stupas and mani stones.
On this journey, we guide you to the heart of the breathtaking Everest area. Your trek begins from Kathmandu. After that, you go to Lukal and follow the Dudh Koshi River to reach the Namche Bazaar (11,290 ft) – the gateway to Everest. Once you reach Namche Bazaar, there is an acclimatized day for you as you can be exhausted and want to take a rest. After having rest, you move ahead towards Tengboche and then Dingboche for another acclimatization. Once you have acclimatized, your trek continues from Lobuche to Gorakshep, and then you reach the final destination, i.e. Everest Base Camp. After visiting Basecamp, you return back to Lukla through Kala Patthar, to Pheriche to Namche Bazaar, to Phakding to Lukla, and finally reach Kathmandu. Throughout the trip, you’ll be able to see numerous breathtaking landscapes.
The 14 days of Everest base camp gives you the thrilling experience of high-altitude adventure, breathtaking views, and deep cultural immersion in the heart of the Himalayas. It’s an adventure to the renowned Everest Base Camp, a gathering place for trekkers and climbers from around the world who begin the journey to conquer the towering Mount Everest summit.
What Can You Expect From The 14-Day Trek to Everest Base Camp From Adventure Glacier?
- Panoramic Majesty: Witness the stunning views of massive peaks such as Mount Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse and Ama Dablam.
- Cultural Tapestry: Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Sherpa life such as tradition, beliefs, festivals and clothing.
- Personal Conquest: Start your journey that rewards you with a deep sense of achievement as you fight through the challenging trails to reach Everest Base Camp.
- Unforgettable Encounters: Create long-lasting memories with the Sherpa people and fellow adventurers.
- Expert Guidance: Our licensed guide helps you along the way. Their expertise ensures your safe journey.
- Teahouse Comfort: Rest at the comfortable tea house along with the delicious cuisine and basic amenities.
- Acclimatization: We fully prioritize your health and allow your body to adjust in high-altitude places.
- Logistical Ease: You can easily focus on trekking. We manage all the logistics, such as permits, transportation and flights.
Other Related Treks in the Everest Region
The 14-day trek to Everest Base Camp provides many additional experiences for those looking for something unique. Some of them are as follows:
- Everest Gokyo Lakes Trek: This adventure combines the stunning Everest Base Camp Trek with the breathtaking turquoise Gokyo Lakes. It’s a less-traveled route that offers incredible views of Mt Everest and various other peaks in the Himalayas.
- Everest Panorama Trek: This hike is ideal for beginners and for trekkers with time constraints. You can witness the majestic view of peaks like Everest, Ama Dablam, and other peaks from this trek.
- Everest Three Passes Trek: The Everest three-pass trek guides you through the highest mountain passes: Kongma La, Cho La, and Renjo La. This trek can be challenging for you as you have to cross the high-altitude pass situated in the mountains.
The Everest Base camp trek gives you an unforgettable experience, stunning landscape and cultural immersion. Experience your trek to Everest Base Camp with Adventure Glacier.
Trip Itinerary
Your Everest base camp trek begins after you arrive at TIA Kathmandu - the capital city of Nepal. After you reach the TIA (Tribhuvan International Airport), our representatives will meet you and warmly welcome you with the bouquet. Upon meeting our representatives, you will be guided to our cozy hotel. In the hotel, you can check in, rest and prepare for dinner with us. Additionally, you will receive a concise overview of the trekking details and the essential logistics required for the journey. During the evening, you will enjoy the delicious dinner - dal bhat (lentils and rice), green vegetables such as sag (leafy greens), achar (pickles) and finally dahi (curd) with our team. Moreover, we have managed music and dance for entertainment purposes. If you have time for a visit, you can explore the vibrant street of Thamel, known for being the hotspot of trekkers and adventurers.
- Accommodation: 3-star hotel in Kathmandu
Your adventurous trek begins from this day. After eating breakfast, you will be moving ahead towards the Lukla airport (2,840m), one of the thrilling airports. While on the flight, you will enjoy breathtaking vistas of snowy mountain summits like Mt Everest, Lhotse, and Makalu. Once the plane lands at the Tenzing-Hillary Airport, you will meet our trekking crew. After you meet the crew, they will explain the details about the trek and begin your journey. The trek to Phakding (2,610m) will give you a gentle introduction to the trek. You will pass through the vibrant forest, a typical Sherpa settlement, and along the Dudh Koshi River. During the trek to Phakding, you will experience the great lifestyle of the Sherpa people and their culture, which can be a lifetime memorial for you. Once you reach Phakding, you will be provided with dinner and take a deep sleep over the night.
- Highlights: Massive snow-capped Himalayan views during the flight and peaceful hike via Sherpa village
- Trek Duration: 3-4 hours
- Distance: 6.2 km
- Accommodation: Tea house in Phakding
Following an early wake-up call, breakfast will be served to you. You will cross the high suspension bridge over the Dudh Koshi as you enter one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites (Sagarmatha National Park). Upon entering the national park, you will begin to ascend towards Namche Bazaar (3,440m). During the trek, you can witness a glimpse of Mount Thamserku and other majestic peaks. The trail will become more inclined and more challenging to hike once you reach Namche Bazaar. Once you gather your full strength to continue climbing, you'll be rewarded with your first view of the legendary Mount Everest. Namche Bazaar -recognized as the thriving Sherpa settlement, is a beautiful village full of colourful markets, cozy cafes and exhilarating mountain views. In the evening, you can explore this beautiful village and enjoy the culture.
- Highlights: The stunning first view of Mount Everest and the welcoming vibe of Namche Bazaar.
- Trek Duration: 5-6 hours
- Distance: 7.4 km.
- Accommodation: Tea house in Namche Bazaar.
Today will be a day of acclimatization as you have already trekked to a high-altitude place. To help your body acclimate to the high altitude, you will designate today as a rest day. On this day, you will spend the full time exploring the beautiful village (Namche Bazaar). You can visit the Sherpa culture museum and learn some details about its history and traditions. Furthermore, you can also hike for around 2 hours to reach the Everest View Hotel to witness the stunning view of Mt Everest, Lhotse and Ama Dablam. You will check into the hotel the day after your trip to the Everest View Hotel. At this time, you can take a rest at the local cafe or shop for souvenirs in the busy markets.
- Highlights: Stunning mountain peak views and insights into Sherpa culture.
- Accommodation: Tea house in Namche Bazaar
After waking up early in the morning, you will get to eat a delicious breakfast. Once you eat breakfast, your journey begins. As you trek to Tengboche (3,868m), you will witness the amazing views of lush rhododendron forest, serene rivers, ancient monasteries and majestic views of Ama Dablam mountain. While ascending, the iconic Tengboche Monastery will appear in front of you, offering you an awe-inspiring moment. This monastery is located atop the hill. In the area behind this monastery, the stunning views of the Himalayan mountains can be seen. Tengboche, a spiritual place, has the biggest monastery in the Khumbu region and is well-known for being a peaceful and harmonious place to visit. You can enjoy the evening by relaxing in a peaceful place and witnessing the breathtaking mountain views. Otherwise, you can simply take dinner and go to sleep.
- Highlights: Panoramic views of Ama Dablam and religious vibes offered by Tengboche Monastery.
- Trek Duration: 4-5 hours
- Distance: 9.2 km.
- Accommodation: Tea house in Tengboche.
In the morning, you will receive a hearty breakfast. After that, you will start your trek to Dingboche (4,410m). While trekking, your journey begins with a descent through the vibrant forest leading to the well-known Imja Khola River. Once you cross the river, begin to ascend towards Dingboche - well-known for the picturesque village surrounded by massive peaks. During your journey from the Imja Khola river to Dingboche, you will pass through the village of Pangboche. This village is considered the home to the oldest monastery located in the Khumbu region. The Dingboche helps you to witness the awe-inspiring scenes of iconic Island peaks, Mt Ama Dablam and the other Imja valley. During evening time, you can relax at the hotel and rest at a higher altitude.
- Highlights: Stunning views of Island peaks and peaceful beauty created by Dingboche.
- Trek Duration: 5-6 hoursÂ
- Distance: 9.1 km.
- Accommodation: Tea house in Dingboche.
Today marks the period of adjustment for your body to acclimate to high-altitude environments. You can have an optional slow hike to Nangkartshang Peak (5,083m) on this day. When you reach this peak, you can witness breathtaking views of Mt Makalu, Lhotse and Cho Oyu. Other than witnessing the views, you can further explore the beautiful village and try to engage with the locals. Engaging with them provides an opportunity to discover more about their traditions, practices, and lifestyle.
- Highlights: Stunning views of the mountains and an opportunity to discover Dingboche.
- Accommodation: Tea house in Dingboche.
The route to Lobuche traverses grassy uplands and rugged terrain, while you can observe the Khumbu Glacier throughout the journey. In this way, you will have to pass Thukla - the place where you find the memorials of the climbers who died while climbing Mount Everest. From this location, you will see the magnificent summits such as Khumbutse and Pumori. You will be filled with awe when you see these peaks. After arriving at Lobuche (4,910m) - known as a small settlement village having breathtaking mountain vistas, you will explore the village. At night, you can have dinner and go to sleep.
- Highlights: A breathtaking view of the Khumbu Glacier paired with the surrounding mountain peaks.
- Trek Duration: 5-6 hours
- Distance: 7.9 km.
- Accommodation: Tea house in Lobuche.
Today is the day everyone has been eagerly anticipating. On this occasion, you will ultimately arrive at the EBC (Everest Base Camp). After having breakfast, you will start your trek to Gorak Shep - the last place to reach EBC (5,364m). During the journey, you will see the stunning scene of top peaks, vast glaciers and the iconic Khumbu Icefall. It will be an unforgettable experience when you take your foot for the first time in Everest Base camp. After visiting the EBC, you will return back to Gorakshep for the night stay.
- Highlights: Positioned at Everest Base Camp and observing the Khumbu Icefall.
- Trek Duration: 7-8 hoursÂ
- Distance: 11 km.
- Accommodation: Tea house in Gorak Shep.
This day is going to be challenging since you'll be hiking to the highest point of your journey. Here, you'll witness a stunning sunrise in the early morning. When you see the sunrise, the views of great mountains such as Mt Everest, Nuptse and Pumori will be seen as more beautiful and attractive than anything else. This moment will also be unforgettable. After that, you will descend from Gorakshep towards the periche (4240m) - a tranquil village that is surrounded by beautiful landscapes.
- Highlights: Views of the sunrise from Kala Patthar and the tranquil charm of Pheriche.
- Trek Duration: 7-8 hours
- Distance: 15.8 km.
- Accommodation: Tea house in Pheriche.
After having breakfast early in the morning, you have to go backward through Tengboche to arrive at the starting place of this journey (Kathmandu). After coming backwards from Tengboche, you need to steep downhills from Periche to reach the Namche Bazaar (3,440m). While you come back towards Namche Bazaar, you can see the dense rhododendron forest full of wildlife. You can enjoy the suitable atmosphere of the Namche bazaar (sherpa town).
- Highlights: Discovering Namche Bazaar again and its lively marketplaces.
- Trek Duration: 7-8 hours
- Â Distance: 9.3 km.
- Accommodation: Tea house in Namche Bazaar.
This day marks the final opportunity to hike. Once you eat breakfast, you will descend to Lukla (2,860m) through Jorsale, Phakding and Dudh Koshi valley. On this day, you will eat dinner and spend the day with the crew one last time. During the nighttime, you can celebrate your 14-day trek achievement with your team and witness the final stunning, breathtaking views of the mountains. During nighttime, you can enjoy yourself with our crew fully and sleep for tomorrow.
- Highlights: Celebrate the successful conclusion of your trek to Everest Base Camp.
- Trek Duration: 7-8 hours
- Distance: 13.5 km.
- Accommodation: Tea house in Lukla.
Following an overnight stay in Lukla, you will be required to head back to Nepal's capital city (Kathmandu) today. Once you reach Kathmandu, you can check-in, and take a deep rest. Following that, you can explore the Kathmandu Valley. Otherwise, you can take more rest if you feel very exhausted. You can explore many popular places such as Pashupatinath temple, Boudhanath stupa, Swayambhunath temple, and Durbar squares. While visiting those places, you can purchase souvenirs. In the evening, you will eat dinner and get ready for your flight the following day.
- Accommodation: 3-star hotel in Kathmandu.
In the early morning, you will receive breakfast. After that, you will be transferred to the TIA (Tribhuvan International Airport) to return to your home country. Say goodbye to the sherpa people, lush forests and the stunning mountain. We wish you great success in your upcoming journey ahead.
FAQs
Are there any age restrictions for doing the Everest Base Camp Trek?
Certainly, individuals of all ages can hike to Everest Base Camp. It is good if the children are above 10 and below 40 for the elderly people. If the trekker is physically as well as mentally fit, trekkers can trek to EBC.
What is the altitude of Everest Base Camp?
The elevation of EBC (Everest Base Camp) reaches 5,364 meters (17,598 feet). At this altitude, trekkers can feel dizzy due to thin air.
Do I need special gear or equipment for the Everest Base Camp Trek?
Yes, you definitely need the special and well-tested equipment to trek to Everest base camp. Some of them include:
- Hiking Boots
- One big Backpack
- One globe
- One hiking suit
Are there bathroom facilities along the Everest Base Camp Trek?
Yes, the bathroom facilities are available during the trek. You can use the bathroom inside the tea houses.
Are there any health risks associated with trekking to Everest Base Camp?
Altitude sickness can be one of the health risks. So, there will be the acclimatization day to adjust your body to the surroundings.
How much does it cost to do the Everest Base Camp Trek?
The typical expense for a trip to Everest Base Camp ranges from $1000 to $2000. Nevertheless, this price can change based on whether you opt for a personal guide or join a group.
Is it safe to drink the water along the Everest Base Camp Trek?
The water provided during the trek will not be safe to drink. It is good to bring the purified water by yourself for your own good health.
Are there any cultural considerations to keep in mind while trekking to Everest Base Camp?
Honour the local customs by wearing modest clothing and seeking consent before photographing local residents.
Are there telecommunications and internet services available along the Everest Base Camp Trek?
These services might not be offered in every region. However, those areas which have facilities can have limited access to telecommunications and internet service.
Can I climb Mount Everest from Everest Base Camp?
To climb Mount Everest from Everest base camp, you need to have specialized training and well-tested gear. It is not possible to climb without any preparations too.
How long does it take to complete the Everest Base Camp Trek?
Considering the initial locations and the planned route, the trek typically takes about 12 to 14 days to finish.
What if we didn’t make it to the campsite before dark?
In case, if you won’t get to the campsite before dark then you can find a safe spot where you can spend the night. Should this occur, our guides shall do their best to ensure your health and convenience. However, you can reach the campsite before dark if there is no problem in between the trek.
Is it necessary to hire a guide for the Everest Base Camp Trek?
If you’re just starting out, it’s essential to hire a guide for your safety. If you have significant trekking experience, you might not require a guide.
What is the best time of year to do the Everest Base Camp Trek?
The best times will be during the spring, from March to May, and in the autumn, from September to November. These times offer the best weather conditions for hiking in the mountains.
What kind of physical fitness is required for the Everest Base Camp Trek?
You need to have good physical fitness, stamina and mental preparation to trek EBC. The trek doesn’t require you to be a professional trekker or mountaineer.
Everest Base Camp Trek Cost 2025 and 2026
We offer group price
| No. of Pax | Starting Price |
| 1 | USD 1600 |
| 2-3 | USD 1500Â per person |
| 4-6 | USD 1400 per person |
| 6+ | USD Â 1350 per person |
Why Choose Adventure Glacier Treks?
- Expert guides: Our experienced guides are veterans of Everest, possessing in-depth knowledge of the area.
- Safety First: We emphasize adaptation and safety to guarantee a successful hiking experience.
- All-Inclusive Packages: We manage every detail, from permits to transportation.
- Small Group Sizes: Receive individualized care and experience a tight-knit community atmosphere.
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Price Includes
- Airport Pick up/drop
- Two night accommodation in kathmandu at tourist standard hotels
- Domestic Flights
- Trekking package such as Ground transportation
- Necessary permits entrance fess
- Professional guide, porter/porters, and their expenses including their insurance and equipments
- Your accommodation at lodges in route
- Three meals a day (breakfast, lunch & dinner) with cup of tea/coffee
Price Excludes
- Beverages
- Tips 10% of the total amount paid
- Your insurance
- Personal/natural expenses
- Food in Kathmandu
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