Everest Base Camp Trek

Include / Exclude

Trip Cost Includes

1. International and Domestic Airport pickup and drop-off by private vehicle
2. Three nights at a Three-star hotel in Kathamndu (2 nights before the trek and one night after the trek)
3. Kathmandu or Ramchechap to Lukla to Kathmandu airfare
4. A Professional English-speaking Trekking Guide for Trekking Days
5. A trekking porter for trekking days (one porter carries a maximum of 25 kg)
6. 1 set breakfast, 1 set lunch, and 1 set dinner with tea and coffee during trekking days
7. 3 cups of hot drinks a day
8. The best available private room accommodation during the trek. We provide private bathrooms with hot showers in Phakding, Namche, and Lukla.
9. In the Namche, three nights of accommodation with electricity blankets
10. Sagarmatha National Park fees
11. Khumbu municipality area permits
12. Guide and Porter Insurance
13. Khumbu municipality permits
14. All government taxes and company service charges

Complimentary service from the Himalayan Masters

1. Himalayan Masters Brand 25-degree sleeping bag during the trip
2. Himalayan Masters Brand -25 Down jacket during the trek
3. Use a pulse oximeter to monitor your oxygen saturation and heart rate at high altitudes.
4. Himalayan Masters brand water bottles and purification tablets
5. First aid kit box
6. Seasonal fruits for dessert
7. Himalayan Masters Brand Duffle Bag for the Trek
8. Himalayan Masters Brand Trekking T-Shirt and Cap
9. Everest trekking maps

Trip Cost Excludes

• International Flight Ticket
• Nepal visa fee
• Tips for guide and potters
• Extra nights in Kathmandu
• Travel Insurance

Useful Info

Everest Base Camp Elevation

Everest Base Camp is at 5,364 metres, and another location in the EBC trek has the following Everest altitude scale:

New Updates on a flight from Ramechhap to Lukla

Previously, all flights from Lukla would be operated from Kathmandu, and you could start trekking to Everest Base Camp from there. However, flights to Lukla would be used from Ramechhap after the recent development. This change has been made to Kathmandu airport’s recent air traffic expansion. 

Flights to Lukla from Kathmandu will be operated during nonpeak seasons of the Mount Everest Base Camp trek: winter (December, January, February) and Monsoon (June, July, August). 

Flights from Ramechhap/Manthali to Lukla will be operated during the peak seasons of autumn (September, October, and November) and spring (March, April, and May). Ramechhap is a 5—to 6-hour drive from Kathmandu, and this change adds one day to your Itinerary. Alternatively, you can wake up about 4 a.m. early and get a private ride to Ramechhap. 

Lukla Flight Information: All You Need to Know!

We want to inform you about the Lukla flight details, which may affect your itinerary. Due to air traffic expansion, during peak seasons (including March, April, May, October, and November), the flight to Lukla will be operated from Ramechhap/Manthali, about a 5 to 6 hours drive from Kathmandu.

The flight is conducted from Kathmandu during nonpeak seasons (including January, February, June, July, August, September, and December). The airline’s decision to operate flights solely depends on the volume of travellers during the specific month.

Unpleasant weather conditions, congested airport traffic, an unmanaged runway, topographical difficulties, and other factors are significant reasons for Lukla flight delays or cancellations.

Therefore, if you intend to trek in the Everest region, adding one or two days to your trip is highly preferable. This will help in case of a flight delay or cancellation so you can board the pre-planned international flight.

Chances of Flight Delay and Cancellation

Unstable weather like rainfall, snowfall, and storms in summer and winter are the common causes of flight cancellations or delays during the mt Everest Base Camp trek. Your flight can delay a few hours to a few days if the weather in Lukla does not clear up.

Such a delay will not cost you additional money, but you might have to stay in Kathmandu longer. Note that this is a rear case, and if you encounter bad weather, we can change your trekking route or make another arrangement.  

Everest Base Camp Trek Difficulty

The Everest Base Camp trek difficulty is classified as moderate to challenging. It assesses general fitness, determination, and readiness to face and overcome high-altitude trekking. The trek often lasts about 12-14 days to help hikers adapt to the region’s altitude.

Physical challenges include rugged trails, steep climbs and descents, snow surfaces, and crossing hanging bridges. Trekkers should expect to walk for several hours each day, at times, through poor and harsh weather.

Fitness Level, Medical, and Health

The Everest Base Camp trek needs at least some form of physical exercise and fitness for the tourist to undertake the journey. They should be able to walk for 4-6 hours per day.

Leg strength also helps with balance and stability movements during the trek. Other features that can be considered are overall fitness, stamina, weight, and mental health.

Before undertaking the trek, you should seek medical advice from a qualified doctor concerning your fitness or any disease you suffer from.

Altitude Sickness in Everest Trek

Due to the high altitudes, the climate remains a concern, with some areas registered above 5,000 meters. Low oxygen concentration levels raise the risk of altitude sickness at EBC.

Certain dos and don’ts when it comes to trekking, including acclimatization, adequate water intake, and knowing the indications of altitude sickness.

Trekking Experience

Trekking experience is not a must but goes a long way in overcoming the rigours of the Everest Base Camp Trek. Pre-trekkers should know how to trek, walk, use poles, and handle rough terrain. In addition, it is advised to practice the trek through cardiovascular activities and strength training exercises.

Emergency and Evacuation in EBC Trek

Everest helicopter service providers are throughout the trekking trail in case of an emergency or medical complications. However, these services are paid and can not always be accessed for bad weather or other reasons. All trekkers must have full travel insurance that includes ‘altitude limit’ and ‘medical evacuation.’

Packing list for Trek to Everest Base Camp

For the flight from Kathmandu to Lukla, a 15-kg bag per person is allowed. You can pay extra for more baggage, but we do not recommend carrying more than this for the Everest Base Camp trek packing list.

A porter to Everest Base Camp will carry the bags of two trekkers, and it’s ideal to keep your duffle bag at 10 to 15 kg. The handbag or day carry bag can weigh between 2 and 3 kg.

Must haves for the Everest Base Camp trek are:

Clothing

• Hiking shirts (2-3)
• Long-sleeved shirt
• Fleece jacket
• Lightweight cotton pants (2)
• T-Shirts (3-4, bring lightweight wool)
• Polypropylene underwear (5-7 pairs)
• Down jacket (available for rent in Kathmandu)
• Sweater
• Waterproof jacket and pants
• Hiking boots
• Thick wool socks (5-7 pairs, take an extra pair of thick light socks)

Head

• Sun hat or scarf
• Winter hat insulating hat, or wide-brimmed hat
• Headlight with extra batteries

Face

• Sunscreen
• Sunglasses with UV protection
• Face/body wipes

Hands

• Lightweight gloves
• Heavyweight winter gloves

Footwear

• Hiking boots sturdy
• Thick wool socks (5-7 pairs, take an extra pair of thick light socks)
• Crampons if necessary

Essential Gear

• Backpack or daypack (Size depends on whether you take a porter or not)
• Thermal bottle
• Water purification tablets
• Trekking poles
• Sleeping bag (-15°C bag is best in high altitude trekking, available for rent in Kathmandu)

Toiletries

• Medium-size drying towel
• Toothbrush
• Toothpaste
• Deodorant
• Floss
• Biodegradable bar soap

Personal Accessories

• Money
• Watch
• Cell phone
• Camera

Extra Items

• First aid kit
• Extra passport photos and photocopies of passport
• Notebook and pen
• Binoculars

Complimentary By Himalayan Masters

• Duffel bag (100L minimum)
• Trekking cap
• T-shirt
• Water Purification Tablets
• Sleeping bags, Trekking Poles and Down jackets should be returned.

Notes:
Keep your valuables in the daycare bag, such as jewellery, cash, and gadgets. Some drinks, a snack bar, and water bottles should also be in the day bag.

If you want the original brand, you can buy these trekking items in your home country. If you will make them cheaper, you can buy them in Thamel before the Mt. Everest Base Camp trek. Do note that you can rent all this trekking gear from Kathmandu for less than $100.

Best Time to Visit Everest Base Camp Trek

The most popular trekking months in the Everest region are March, April, May, October, and November. These months are the best time for the Everest trek due to the best conditions. Moreover, spring and autumn usually have comfortable temperatures, fine weather, less rain, and less chance of problematic snowfall in the region. Also, if you travel here during this time of the year, you can even explore the biggest festivals in the country.

Temperature and Weather of Everest Base Camp

Everest Base Camp’s weather will be breezy and cold throughout the year. The summer in Everest lasts from April to September, with heavy rainfall in June and July.

In summer, the Everest temperature at Lukla can reach 18°C, but it drops below five °C in the Everest base camp. September and October have warm temperatures, low wind, and clear skies with no rainfall.

From November, all regions above 3000m start to receive heavy snowfall, with snow remaining until February.

In the winter, all areas above Lukla have negative temperatures of about -5 °C, while each can reach -15 °C in the Everest base camp. No rainfall or snowfall can also be seen between March and May.

Is Special Training Needed For EBC Trek?

No formal training is mandatory, but one should be physically fit and look for cardiovascular and weight training exercises. Yoga or any stretching exercise also enhances a person’s flexibility and balance.

What does a typical day on the EBC trek Look like?

The first and last days of the Everest trip will differ as you fly to and from Lukla. All nine other trekking days follow a standard format or schedule. Every day, we start the trek at around 8 a.m. Before that, prepare the bag and have breakfast in your tea house.

You should order breakfast in the evening to prepare the food when you wake up. Then, we start to hike for 3 to 4 hours. On the way, we will cross many forests, waterfalls, and rivers. Due to the clear sky, morning is the best time to capture pictures and videos.

At around midday, the guide will find an appropriate stop for lunch. It will take us around one and a half hours to order and have lunch before we start the trek again. We will walk for another 3 to 4 hours and stop at many places. We visit many villages and monasteries along the way as we hike.

We reach the tea house at the given destination during the evening, i.e., around 4 to 5 o’clock. After that, you can have a quick tea break before you explore the village area. The dinner will be served from 7 to 10 p.m., and you can have any food from the menu provided to you. Sleeping at most minuscule o’clock is recommended so your body has enough time to rest.

Permits for Everest Base Camp

To begin the trek, trekkers must have a Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality Entrance Permit and a Sagarmatha National Park Entry Permit.

The Sagarmatha National Park Permit costs Rs. 3000 for foreigners, Rs. 1500 for SAARC countries, and Rs. 100 for Nepalis.

Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality Entrance Permit costs Rs. 2000 for the first four weeks, and if you stay longer than that, you will need to pay Rs.2500.

These Everest permits can be acquired in Kathmandu or from your trekking agent, though most trekkers prefer to have them from their agents.

Accommodation and Food on Everest Base Camp Trek

En route, lodges offer shelter to the trekkers through teahouses. Some facilities include basic sleeping accommodations in dormitory style and shared bathrooms among the occupants.

You can also find an attached bathroom, but not at higher altitudes. In Namche and Lukla, you can even find star-level teahouses/ hotels.

The meals are primarily Nepalese, with only a few international dishes. Trekkers should expect healthy meals and not hesitate to accommodate the local dishes. Western foods like dumplings, Pizza, pastry, and noodles are also available on the trek.

Electricity, Recharge & Water During the EBC Trek

Lighting, especially bulbs, is common but may be lacking or intermittent depending on the power availability within the premises. It will cost a few dollars to charge your phone and cameras. Also, you need to pay to use Wi-Fi.

Water can be bought from shops along the trail, but it must be purified to be safe for drinking or other uses, so a water purification system or tablets are advisable.

Roads on the Route and How to Avoid Them

The trekking route to Everest Base Camp has no major roads because it is situated on a well-trodden trail, except in some parts where it traverses small roads or could be jeep tracks if one is familiar with the trail. All trekkers should listen to what their guides or porters advise them about the areas since they know how to avoid the hazardous ones.

Alternative Trekking Routes for Everest Base Camp

Other trek trails in the region include the Gokyo Lakes and the Three Passes. These routes provide different outlooks and adventures but require more time and planning. It is advisable to discuss with your trekking agency to get the best route depending on one’s preferences, health status, and time available.

Everest Base Camp Trek Cost

The cost of the Everest Base Camp trek is $1500 per head. These are typical costs: air transfer, teahouse accommodation, meals during the trek, hiring a guide, porters, and necessary permits. Expenses not included in the base price include tipping, personal equipment, and other additional activities.

Insurance for EBC Trek

Trekking travellers should have all-inclusive travel insurance that embraces high-altitude trekking and evacuation services. This insurance must cover rescue by helicopter, medical bills, and any other costs that may occur in case of an accident.

Additional Expenses of Everest Base Camp Trek

Additional expenses on the Everest Base Camp trek may include tips for guides and porters, personal gear and equipment, and any extra activities or excursions. Trekkers should also budget for meals and accommodation in Kathmandu before and after the trek.

ATMs on Everest Base Camp Trek

ATMs are available in Kathmandu and some larger towns along the trek, like the Namche route, but may not always be reliable or accessible. You should bring sufficient cash in Nepalese rupees to cover expenses during the trek.

Why Himalayan Masters 

First and foremost, we are legally registered with the Nepal government and the Trekkers Association of Nepal. We can quickly help you with the visa process and trekking permits.

All our guides are licensed and have many years of experience trekking at Everest Base Camp. We provide one guide for every 4–5 people and one porter for two trekkers. We have operated for almost a decade and worked with hundreds of satisfied trekkers worldwide.

The Himalayan masters always prioritize quality over quantity. This means we offer you the best accommodation in the region, and food is not restricted. If you are unsatisfied with the accommodation or food we provide, you can always request to change it. We also provide all essential trekking gear so that our tourists will not be worried about anything during the Trip.

Everest Base Camp Trek with Himalayan Masters

As with the Everest Base Camp trek, qualified guides and porters are always invaluable regarding tour safety and experience. This company has well-experienced guides and porters who know a lot about the people and the area. Thus, Himalayan Masters is a reputable trekking company that can offer guided trekking.

Booking/ Airport Pickup

Tourists can organize their EBC trek with, for instance, Himalayan Masters or other professional trekking companies. Many agencies are involved in airport pickup and drop-off services in the KTM, which means that tourists experience seamless arrival and departure.

Support Team

The personnel supporting the Everest Base Camp trek include the lead guide, guides, porters, and cooks. Trekkers have porters with support, sunglasses, and clothing to help them carry their belongings, and any other assistance may be offered.

Starting Point/ Ending Point

The most common and popular route to visit the EBC is through Lukla, a town in the Khumbu region of Nepal.

Communication in Everest Base Camp Trek

As Everest Base Camp is in a remote region, communication is also weak. In some areas, you can get connected via Nepal’s local SIM cards, NTC and Ncell. You will get Wi-Fi in some regions, but it is unreliable. So, one can purchase an Everest Link pack for better connection.

How do I contact the Himalayan Masters and book your EBC trek?

You can visit our website and check the itinerary cost and Everest base camp trek. After doing your research, you email us to provide your information regarding the schedule for the Everest EBC trek.

Then, we will provide you with an individualized Everest base camp trek itinerary. After you approve the EBC trek itinerary, you need to pay us 50% in advance so that we can start your booking procedure. Then you need to book your flight to Nepal; we are available at the Airport.

Cancellation policy:

If you decide to cancel the Everest EBC trek after you make the payment, we can refund the amount that has not gone into the booking. We cannot refund the ticket price if we have already purchased your aeroplane ticket to Lukla. Otherwise, we will refund up to 90% of your payment, depending on how long before the trip is cancelled.

Postpone policy:

No additional charges will be applicable if you postpone your Everest EBC trek. However, if we have already purchased your ticket from Kathmandu to Lukla, we cannot waive the ticket, and you might have to pay extra. Also, the money cannot be refunded if hotel bookings are made.

Tipping policy in Nepal:

Tipping in hotels and restaurants is uncommon in Nepal. You can move on without tipping tea houses or tipping off 10% of the food price if you like the hotel’s service at Everest Base Camp. Similarly, 10% tipping is also suggested for guides and porters to EBC. But if you appreciate their hard work, you can tip higher.

Can I extend the holiday or change the EBC trek route during my Trip?

Changing the route:

Once you arrive in Nepal, we can negotiate a change if you want to go on a trekking route different from Mt. Everest Base Camp. If no amount has been used to book or purchase the ticket, we will use all of your payment for new bookings on a different route.

Extension of EBC tour: 

You can exchange your Kathmandu stay tour before and after the tour. You can have a few rest days in Kathmandu or visit other cities like Pokhara and Chitwan at the end of the trek. The Himalayan Masters arrange all adventurous activities like Bunjee, paragliding, and river rafting upon your request. Even on Everest, you can extend your trip to routes like three passes or Gokyo without issues.