Everest Base Camp Travel Guide

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A trek to Everest base camp is as much a pilgrimage as a straightforward trek, but there’s much more to the region than ‘just’ Mt Everest.

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Everest Base Camp

The classic route to Everest Base Camp

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The Ultimate Everest Trek

The alternative route to Everest Base Camp

19 daysFrom $1,935

	Everest Base Camp, Kathmandu, Gokyo Lakes, Kala Patthar, Cho La Pass, Namche Bazaar
	Custom itinerary, Small group tour, Private guided tour
	Adventure, Backpacking, Hiking & Trekking, Active

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Destinations	Everest Base Camp, Kathmandu, Gokyo Lakes, Kala Patthar, Cho La Pass, Namche Bazaar
Activity	Adventure, Backpacking, Hiking & Trekking, Active
Tour Type	Custom itinerary, Small group tour, Private guided tour
Physical Level	Strenuous
Season	December - May

For experienced mountain walkers this may be the ultimate alternative route to Everest Base Camp. From the sacred lakes at Gokyo, ascending Gokyo Ri for Everest views, cross the Cho La, then to Lobuche and EBC. Kala Pattar offers classic Everest views before your descent to Lukla. Acclimatisation days allow adjustment to high altitudes. The challenge is well worth it!

	Accommodation	16 nights in teahouses (trekking lodges). Lodging on night 1 and 18 is at the 3* KGH Hotel in Kathmandu.
	Guided excursions	All guides are english-speaking, professionals and fully licensed. Also included: porterage on trek, permits and national park fees.
	All meals	Meals in teahouses (trekking lodges) are usually taken in a communal dining area, rather like most Alpine Huts. What’s “on the menu” can depend upon factors like, what is available locally, how remote the teahouse is and even how busy the teahouse is. With limited cooking facilities, a busy teahouse may provide a set menu in order to be able to feed everyone adequately. Please note teahouses may not be able to provide dietary requirements beyond vegetarian options. While meals are included refreshments and snacks aren't, so budget accordingly. For a general idea of the food provided, please see the below guide: Breakfast A typical breakfast will consist of porridge, pancakes, toast, muesli and other cereals, eggs (various ways), tibetan style bread, tsampa etc. Tea and coffee. Lunch Some days this will be at a teahouse, other times it will be a picnic. Dal Bhat lentil curry, fried noodles, noodle soup, rice, Tibetan dumplings, chapatis with a curry sauce, sandwiches. Dinner First Course — Vegetable or noodle soup. Main Course — Dal Bhat, noodles dishes, rice-based dishes, momo’s, chapati, spring rolls, stews, spaghetti, pizza, dhido, potato and buckwheat pancakes, chips.
	Ground transfers	Includes all airport and land transfers and any internal flights in the itinerary.

Everest Base Camp Trek

The classic route to Everest Base Camp

16 daysFrom $1,625

	Everest Base Camp, Kathmandu, Phakding, Kala Patthar, Namche Bazaar, Dingboche
	Custom itinerary, Small group tour, Private guided tour
	Adventure, Backpacking, Hiking & Trekking, Active

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Destinations	Everest Base Camp, Kathmandu, Phakding, Kala Patthar, Namche Bazaar, Dingboche
Activity	Adventure, Backpacking, Hiking & Trekking, Active
Tour Type	Custom itinerary, Small group tour, Private guided tour
Physical Level	Strenuous
Season	December - May

For experienced mountain walkers, this is the classic route to the base of the world's highest mountain. From the Sherpa capital of Namche Bazaar and the villages of Thyangboche and Dingboche to Lobuche and Everest Base Camp. Kala Pattar offers fantastic Everest views before your descent to Lukla. Acclimatisation days allow adjustment to high altitudes. The challenge is well worth it!

	Accommodation	13 nights in teahouses (trekking lodges). Lodging on night 1 and 15 is at the 3* KGH Hotel in Kathmandu.
	Guided excursions	All guides are english-speaking, professionals and fully licensed. Also included: porterage on trek, permits and national park fees.
	All meals	Meals in teahouses (trekking lodges) are usually taken in a communal dining area, rather like most Alpine Huts. What’s “on the menu” can depend upon factors like, what is available locally, how remote the teahouse is and even how busy the teahouse is. With limited cooking facilities, a busy teahouse may provide a set menu in order to be able to feed everyone adequately. Please note teahouses may not be able to provide dietary requirements beyond vegetarian options. While meals are included refreshments and snacks aren't, so budget accordingly. For a general idea of the food provided, please see the below guide: Breakfast A typical breakfast will consist of porridge, pancakes, toast, muesli and other cereals, eggs (various ways), tibetan style bread, tsampa etc. Tea and coffee. Lunch Some days this will be at a teahouse, other times it will be a picnic. Dal Bhat lentil curry, fried noodles, noodle soup, rice, Tibetan dumplings, chapatis with a curry sauce, sandwiches. Dinner First Course — Vegetable or noodle soup. Main Course — Dal Bhat, noodles dishes, rice-based dishes, momo’s, chapati, spring rolls, stews, spaghetti, pizza, dhido, potato and buckwheat pancakes, chips.
	Ground transfers	Includes all airport and land transfers and any internal flights in the itinerary.

Everest Base Camp Trek - 14 Days

Trek to the base camp of the world’s highest peak

14 daysFrom $1,020

	Everest Base Camp
	Custom itinerary, Small group tour, Private guided tour
	Adventure, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Nature & Wildlife

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Destinations	Everest Base Camp
Activity	Adventure, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Nature & Wildlife
Tour Type	Custom itinerary, Small group tour, Private guided tour
Physical Level	Strenuous

Everest Base Camp Trek is a once-in-a-lifetime journey that lets you explore the beauty of the Himalayas. We Alpine Ramble Treks have professionally designed our Everest Base Camp Trek itinerary so that you can enjoy every second of the trip without facing any trouble. The trail is extremely adventurous and involves different climatic zones and diverse vegetation. Trekking through Sagarmatha National Park and many alpine forests, you traverse the region. Likewise, on the way, you will cross many thrilling bridges and beautiful villages. Everest Base Camp Trekking ultimately takes you to the foot of the world's highest mountain, Mt. Everest.

	Accommodation	All accommodations in the best available trekking lodge or Tea House during the trek
	Guided excursions	A professional, experienced, and friendly Alpine Ramble’s government-licensed holder guide, covering meals, flight, insurance, accommodations, and equipment for the guide and porter. Plus a strong local helper to carry your luggage (1 sherpa helper for 2 trekkers with limited weights of 10kg each)
	Ground transfers	All hotel/airport transfers and ground connections
	All meals	Full-board meals (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner, the main course) during the trek, plus snacks (crackers) and seasonal available fresh fruits during the trek.
	Equipment	All required trekking equipment such as sleeping bag, down jacket, and duffle bag
	Support	Emergency rescue operation assistance in arranging in case of complex health conditions in the mountain

Everest Base Camp Trek

Trek to Everest Base Camp and back

15 daysFrom $1,550

	Everest Base Camp, Tengboche Monastery, Namche Bazaar, Lobuche, Dingboche, Lukla
	Custom itinerary, Private guided tour
	Adventure, Climbing, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Walking, Camping, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Culture, Spiritual, History

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Destinations	Everest Base Camp, Tengboche Monastery, Namche Bazaar, Lobuche, Dingboche, Lukla
Activity	Adventure, Climbing, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Walking, Camping, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Culture, Spiritual, History
Tour Type	Custom itinerary, Private guided tour
Physical Level	Strenuous

Everest Base Camp Trek is a once in a lifetime must-do activity! If you are an avid trekker, you definitely desire to trek to different Himalayan regions. And of course, Nepal comes at the top of your bucket list as it houses 8 of 14 eight-thousanders in the world. Mt. Everest (8,848 m), the world’s highest peak lies in Nepal.

The Great Himalayan Trail (1,700 km) is one of the longest and highest trekking trails in the world. It extends from east to west of Nepal combining ten major sections. And the 8 eight-thousanders make the respective major section of this trekking route that requires nearly 157 days to complete.

The Everest Base Camp trek takes you to the closest possible place of the world’s highest point. Mt. Everest Base Camp (5,364 m) gives you the lifelong memory of the Great Himalayas looming on a row. Kalapatthar (5,550 m), the best vantage point of Everest region is the only place from where you see the Everest Summit!

The Sherpa settlement areas, lush rhododendron, alpine forests and amazing landscapes are equally rewarding. Everest region used to be the residential region of Rai ethnic communities in the past. Nevertheless, nowadays, the Sherpa people are the residents of this region. Therefore, it is also called the Sherpa Capital as well. The ancient monasteries, mani walls and chortens decorated by the prayer flags and wheels are the cultural attractions of this trek.

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Everest Base Camp Trek - 8 Days

Trek to base camp of the world's tallest mountain

8 daysFrom $799

	Everest Base Camp, Kathmandu, Phakding, Kala Patthar, Namche Bazaar, Pheriche, Lukla
	Small group tour
	Adventure, Backpacking, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Nature & Wildlife, National Parks, Culture, Indigenous Tourism, Solo Travel

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Destinations	Everest Base Camp, Kathmandu, Phakding, Kala Patthar, Namche Bazaar, Pheriche, Lukla
Activity	Adventure, Backpacking, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Nature & Wildlife, National Parks, Culture, Indigenous Tourism, Solo Travel
Tour Type	Small group tour
Physical Level	Strenuous
Season	February - December

This Everest Base Camp Trek itinerary allows you to complete the round-trip circuit to the base of Mount Everest in just eight days.

You’ll traverse lush forests draped in moss, cross alpine meadows adorned with wildflowers, and pass through picturesque trailside villages clinging to the slopes of steep mountains. And at the end of the trail, you’ll reach Everest itself: an 8,848-meter colossus that defines not only Nepal’s mountain ranges but also the entirety of the Himalayas themselves. As you approach the base camp, you’ll walk in the shadows of an entire range of truly mighty mountains. When you reach the thrilling high-altitude vantage point of Kala Patthar, you’ll be rewarded with a 360-degree panorama of these distinctive landmarks.

During the Everest Base Camp Trek, you’ll also visit a number of iconic mountain villages. You’ll get a firsthand glimpse into the daily routines of local people here, including the vibrant religious traditions which define their way of life and visit the most important religious center in the region: Tengboche Monastery. Your guide from Alpine Ramble Treks will help you to unlock the secrets of the Khumbu, interpreting the rich cultural fabric of the Himalayas and leading you to the conclusion of a successful trek.

	Accommodation	All accommodations in the best available trekking lodge or Tea House during the trek
	Guided excursions	A professional, experienced, and friendly Alpine Ramble’s government-licensed holder guide, covering meals, flight, insurance, accommodations, and equipment for the guide and porter. Plus a strong local helper to carry your luggage (1 sherpa helper for 2 trekkers with limited weights of 10kg each)
	Ground transfers	All hotel/airport transfers and ground connections
	All meals	Full-board meals (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner, the main course) during the trek, plus snacks (crackers) and seasonal available fresh fruits during the trek.
	Equipment	All required trekking equipment such as sleeping bag, down jacket, and duffle bag
	Support	Emergency rescue operation assistance in arranging in case of complex health conditions in the mountain

Mount Everest Expedition

Summit the world's highest peak

64 daysFrom $34,999

	Everest Base Camp, Kathmandu, Phakding, Tengboche Monastery, Namche Bazaar, Lobuche, Dingboche, Lukla
	Small group tour
	Adventure, Backpacking, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Camping, Nature & Wildlife, National Parks, Culture, Indigenous Tourism, Solo Travel

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Destinations	Everest Base Camp, Kathmandu, Phakding, Tengboche Monastery, Namche Bazaar, Lobuche, Dingboche, Lukla
Activity	Adventure, Backpacking, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Camping, Nature & Wildlife, National Parks, Culture, Indigenous Tourism, Solo Travel
Tour Type	Small group tour
Physical Level	Strenuous
Season	March - May

Mount Everest is still the ultimate mountaineering adventure. Climb with our experienced Everest guides and mountaineers to one base camp and four additional higher camps supported by highly experienced local mountaineers, guides, and crew members. The expedition includes acclimatization and a cultural trek into the scenic Sherpa heartland of the Khumbu Valley.

	Accommodation	All accommodations in the best available trekking lodge or Tea House during the trek
	Guided excursions	A professional, experienced, and friendly Alpine Ramble’s government-licensed holder guide, covering meals, flight, insurance, accommodations, and equipment for the guide and porter. Plus a strong local helper to carry your luggage (1 sherpa helper for 2 trekkers with limited weights of 10kg each)
	Ground transfers	All hotel/airport transfers and ground connections
	All meals	Full-board meals (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner, the main course) during the trek, plus snacks (crackers) and seasonal available fresh fruits during the trek.
	Equipment	All required trekking equipment such as sleeping bag, down jacket, and duffle bag
	Support	Emergency rescue operation assistance in arranging in case of complex health conditions in the mountain

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Mountain training and outdoor adventures

	Europe, North Africa, South Asia
	Custom itinerary, Small group tour, Private guided tour
	Adventure, Backpacking, Climbing, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Walking, Camping, Cycling, Nature & Wildlife, National Parks, Solo Travel

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Culture, culinary, and adventure tours in Asia

	South Asia, Southeast Asia
	Small group tour, Private guided tour
	Luxury, Beach, Family, Adventure, Caving, Water Sports, Kayaking, Canoeing, Ziplining, Active, Walking, Cycling, Swimming, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, National Parks, Culture, Cities, Museums & Galleries, Indigenous Tourism, Culinary, Food, Solo Travel