Everest Base Camp Trek

Overview

Everest Base Camp Trek

Get ready to leave your footprints at the foothill of the world’s tallest mountain Mt. Everest. Knit a momentous tale of exploring an abode of Mt. Everest and Sherpa people. You will surely create a memory worth to be shared for the generations to come. Everest Base Camp Trek is undoubtedly the most pristine trekking trip to do at least once in a lifetime. NEPAL TYPIAL TREK  has an ideal itinerary for the trekkers to relish this incredibly legendary with ease and at an affordable cost that too managed by providing impeccable hospitality and quality services.

Everest region of Nepal is an epitome of all the Himalayan walking adventures. Therefore, traveling to this place is already an exciting adventure of life. Moreover, Everest Base Camp Trek route encompasses all the attractions the Khumbu region of Nepal has to offer. Relish over a dozen mountain vistas, glacier, moraines, glacial rivers, Sherpa villages, monasteries, alpine forests, and Himalayan wildlife. Everything is clubbed together in one single trekking trip.

How long is Everest Base Camp Trek?

The distance between Lukla and Everest Base Camp Trek is around 65 kilometers. Therefore, the total trekking distance including the return trek is about 130 kilometers or 80 miles. Even if it is not that long, the altitude, weather conditions, and rugged terrain make it difficult for the trekkers to successfully complete the course. However, NEPAL TYPICAL TREK‘S itinerary ensures that trekkers can easily reach the base camp and create their own story of successful Everest adventures.

Lukla is the start point of Everest Trek

After the construction of The Tenzing Hillary Airport in Lukla, majority of trekkers fly to the airport to start the trek. Earlier before the construction of airport the Classical Everest Base Camp Trekking used to start from Jiri. The flight to Lukla helps to reduce the number of trekking days by 4 days. Therefore, it is cost effective and time saving.

Experience of Lukla Flight

The journey of Lukla Flight is an awesome adventure in itself. Trekkers can relish the chance to witness the gigantic mountains up close as plane fly through the narrow river valleys and over the gigantic hill. The runway is not visible until you reach close to it. It is indeed a thrilling adventure.

Kathmandu to Lukla Flight or Ramechhap to Lukla Flight

During peak season, the regular flights from Kathmandu to Lukla is not possible due to high traffic. Therefore, to solve this problem the flight takes place from Ramechhap. Travelers have to take 4 – 5 hours road trip to Ramechhap and board a plane from Manthali Airport. However, in normal time regular flight takes place from Kathmandu. Please plan it and clear about the flight information with your travel agent before booking the Everest Base Camp Trek.

Major Places of Everest Base Camp Trekking Route

There are countless pristine and beautiful places in this route. The most famous places of this trail are Namche Bazaar, Tengboche, Pangboche, Gorakshep, and Everest Base Camp. Yes, these places are iconic and have their own unique traits. Apart from these places, Sagarmatha National Park entry point at Manjo is equally legendary. Moreover, the place is an entry point of the world’s highest situated national park.

Need of Acclimatization and Travel Insurance for Everest Trekking

It is a high altitude trekking. Therefore, you must take care of your body very well. Always heed the instructions of the trekking guide and follow the itinerary honestly. Our itinerary is knitted in such a way that trekkers can feel ease and they can complete the course successfully.

Acclimatization plays vital role in successful completion of the trekking. The Everest Base Camp Trek has two acclimatization activities and rest days. The first acclimatization activity takes place in Namche Bazaar and the second takes place in Dingboche. At first acclimatization, trekkers hike to Everest View Hotel and return back to Namche Bazaar. Best way to do acclimatization is to reach high altitude places and rest overnight at low altitude. Therefore, first acclimatization activity takes trekkers to 3800 m height and second takes trekkers to top of Nagarshan Hill (5100 m). These two acclimatization activities help trekkers to adapt to the surrounding completely.

How many Monasteries are there in Everest?

Along the way, trekkers can visit numerous monasteries, chortens, and prayer walls. The most famous and the oldest monastery on this trail is Tengboche Monastery. Every year, Sherpa people of the region celebrate Mani Rimdu and Dumje festivals in this monastery. Throughout the course, trekkers can see prayer flags, manes and stone inscribed readings. In some context, the trail can showcase the cultural side of the Khumbu region of Nepal.

Lodging and Food in Everest Trail

You will be surprised to see the varieties and options available in the food menu on this trekking route. Almost every teahouses and restaurants along the trail serve you continental, Indian, Chinese, and local delicacies. The rooms to stay overnight are okay with all the basic facilities. Nowadays, you can get the lavish luxury establishments too for overnight sleep. However, in places like Lobuche and Gorakshep the choice of teahouses and restaurants is very limited as there are few of them. Our guides will arrange all the lodging and food for you. All you have to do is enjoy the trek and successfully complete the course.

Best Season for Trek

The right time to do Everest Base Camp Trek is during autumn and spring season. Months of March, April, May, September, October, and November are suitable for the trekking. During this time of the year, the weather is nice and clear. You can get the astounding views of mountains without any disturbances. However, you can choose to do off season trekking too. We are capable of organizing the best ever off season Everest Trek too.

Book the Everest Base Camp Trek with NEPAL TYPICAL TREK  and leave your footprints in Khumbu. The trip is an amazing adventure for the travelers to be remembered for years to come. Our itineraries and package includes best services and professionalism! We will let you relish the wonders of an abode of Mt. Everest and carry out the trip with impeccable hospitality.