Everest Base Camp Trek 14 days
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Follow the incredible trails of Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay Sherpa on the lifetime adventurous journey to Everest Base Camp. Among the most popular trekking destination in the world, Nepal comes in the top position. Thus, Everest Base Camp Trek/Tour 14 days is the ultimate goal of many trekkers from all over the world.
This Everest Base Camp Tour is an incredible journey to the World’s Highest Mountain, Mount Everest. The closest point you can visit Mt.Everest without climbing gear is Everest Base Camp. From this camp, you can have eye to eye contact with the mighty Everest. Along with breathtaking views of other Top Highest Mountain Peaks of Makalu (8,463m), Lhotse (8,516m), and Cho Oyu (8,188m).
Along the way to Everest Base Camp, you walk along with beautiful scenic villages, forests, national parks, monasteries, and many more. You cross numerous suspension bridges over the Dudh Kosi and Imja river, walks on the glacier’s rocky and slippery pathway; and beautiful scenery while trekking. All these features of the Everest region make this trip very exciting and memorable.
Throughout Everest Base Camp Tour, you visit amazing villages and towns of the Khumbu region such as Phakding, Namche, Tengboche, Dingboche, Gorak Shep, Lukla, and many more. These villages are renowned for their unique culture, traditions, and hospitality. And, visiting these places offers trekkers to learn many things about their culture, traditions, and lifestyle.
This amazing trek to Everest Base Camp takes you to various religious spots of this district among them is Tengboche. It is basically a small Sherpa village that is home to the largest monastery in the Khumbu region. As the routes move forwards from Lukla, you can see religious prayer flags embellishing the stupas, forests, and bridges; which provides inner peace and satisfaction.
Trip Highlights
- Panoramic views of Mount Everest along with Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Makalu, Lhotse, Cho Oyu and many more.
- Excellent sunrise and 360° views of Himalayan ranges from Kala Patthar viewpoint.
- Exploring around Sagarmatha National Park ( a UNESCO World Heritage Site).
- The beautiful village of Phakding, Namche Bazaar, Tengboche, Dingboche, Lobuche, Gorak Shep, and many others.
- Religious stupas and gumbas throughout the trekking routes and villages.
- Scenic mountain flight from Kathmandu to Lukla.
- Visiting the largest monastery of Khumbu, Tengboche monastery.
- Close view of Mount Everest from Everest Base Camp.
Arrival Day
- Arrive in Kathmandu, meet and greet by Nepal Hiking Adventure (NHA) staff and transfer to hotel. A short briefing about the program, rest and overnight in the hotel.
Duration: Drive to Hotel
Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla & Trek to Phakding
- 30 minutes flight to Lukla 2,800m, 9-10km (2 1/2 -3hr walk) to Phakding at 2,652m.
- Gentle walk with view of Kusum-Kangru 6,369m crossing a short suspension bridge to Phakding village
- Overnight at guest house near the bank of the Dudh-Kosi River
Accomodation: Lodge
Duration: 30 min fly and 2-3 hour drive
Trek to Namche from Phakding
- Trek to Namche Bazaar 3,440m approx. 5-6 hrs.
- The entrance of Sagarmatha National Park
- The way to Namche Bazaar, with magnificent view of Kwangde peak, Kusum kangru Mt.Everest- Nuptse wall, Lhotse and the closer view of Taweche peak can be seen.
- Overnight at a guesthouse famed Namche Bazaar, the colourful houses are situated in an amphitheater U shaped bowl.
Accomodation: Lodge
Duration: 5-6 hour walk
Rest Day at Namche Bazzar
- Rest Day at Namche Bazaar.
- Suggested activities a short walk uphill to the Sagarmatha National Park Headquarter for acclimatization.
- An interesting museum with all kinds of information regarding the history of the Himalayas, geographic, culture, mountaineering history and existing information on flora and fauna of this region
- Overnight at guest house
Accomodation: Lodge
Duration: 2-3 hour hike
Trek to Thyangboche 3,867m. Approx 5 hours walk
- Trek to Thyangboche 3,867m. Approx 5 hours walk.
- Overlooking magnificent view of the great giant snow peaks from Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Thermasharkhu and Kwangde-ri peak.
- Very old Thyangboche Monastery or Ghompa, is reached for the overnight stop. This beautiful spot offers views of the majestic beautiful peak Ama Dablam with Everest looming above the Nuptse wall in the north with Mt. Lhotse and Lhotse Shar towards north east.
Accomodation: Lodge
Duration: 4-5 hour walk
Trek to Dingboche 4,358m. Approx. 5-6 hour
- Trek to Dingboche 4,358m.Approx. 5-6 hour
- Close-up view of Ama-Dablam and enter the Imja tse Valley beneath the mighty peaks of Ama Dablam, Nuptse and Lhotse with view of the eastern snowcapped mountains including the Island peak or Imja tse 6,189m
- Overnight at guest house.
Accomodation: Lodge
Duration: 5-6 hour walk
Rest day in Dingbuche for acclimatization
- Rest day in Dingbuche for acclimatization
- Short walk to bit higher and get back, it will helps for acclimatization
- Overnight at guest house
Accomodation: Lodge
Duration: 2 hour hike
Trek to Lobuche 4,928m. Approx. 5 hours.
- Trek to Lobuche 4,928m. Approx. 5 hours.
- See a number of memorial of the unfortunate climbers, who died in expeditions around the mountain of this region
- Overnight at guest house
Accomodation: Lodge
Duration: 4-5 hour walk
Trek to Gorakshep 5,160m & continue to Everest base Camp 5,357m
- Trek to Gorakshep 5,160m & continue to Everest base Camp 5,357m.
- You can see the icy-glacial pond and icebergs down below of Khumbu glacier.
- Break and lunch at Gorakshep continue towards Everest Base Camp and to the Khumbu Ice-fall, the
- On reaching at the foot of number one, a great view of the Khumbu icefall awaits you.
- Overnight at guest house.
Accomodation: Lodge
Duration: 5-6 hour walk
Morning hike to Kalapathar 5,545m continue walk to Pheriche 4,243m 5-6 hrs.
- Morning hike to Kalapathar 5,545m continue walk to Pheriche 4,243m 5-6 hrs.
- The view from here is beyond imagination as the Everest looks within a stone throw distance, between the summit of Nuptse and Lho-la and Lhotse and with all the higher snowcapped giants that dominates all around
- Walk back to Pheriche and overnight at guest house.
Trek to Tangbuche for 3 hours and continues Namche 4 hrs walk
- Trek to Tangbuche for 3 hours
- Trek to Namche 4 hrs walk and overnight at guest house, (BLD).
Accomodation: Lodge
Duration: Lodge
Trek to Lukla 5 hours walk
- Trek to Lukla 5 hrs walk
- Last day to walk and sleep at the Himalayas’ guest house
Accomodation: Lodge
Duration: 5-6 hour walk
Fly Lukla-Kathmandu
- Fly Lukla-Kathmandu
- NHA staff will receive and transfer you back to the Hotel.
Accomodation: Hotel
Last day in Kathmandu, free time to rest or last minute shopping.
- Last day in Kathmandu, free time to rest or last minute shopping.
- NHA will provide the airport transfer for the final departure.
Fixed Departure
Cost Includes
- Arrival & Departure Transport By private Car/Van/Bus.
- Three meals a day during the Trekking (B, L,D)
- Accommodation in Tea House during the Trekking.
- Two night accommodation in Kathmandu with B/B Plan.
- Trekking Guide and a proter (Sharing by two clients) with Insurance, food, accommodations and all their needs
- Flight ticket for guide Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu.
- Flight ticket for Clients Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu.
- First Aid kit.
- Trekking permit (Conservation fee).
- Tims card (Trekking information management system) as a permit.
- Free Company’s duffel bag and T-shirt.
- City and Trekking Map.
- All needed official fees and taxes.
Cost Excludes
- International Airfare.
- Your travel insurance.
- Nepal Visa fee
- Any kind of drinks.
- Items of personal expenses like hot shower, battery charge, telephone, Extra Porters etc.
- Tips for Guide and Porters.
Useful Info
Best Time for Everest Base Camp Trek 14 Days
Spring (March to early-May) and Autumn (September to November) is the best two best time to go on Everest Base Camp Trek 14 days. Trekking is possible from December to February and it’s a good time and avoid the crowds but you will need to be prepared in the colder temperatures. June to August is the rainy season and we don’t generally recommend trekking on it. If June to August is the only time you can trek send us an email and we can provide some suggestions too.
Everest base camp trek 14 days Route
At the moderate-level trek begins with the flight adventure to Lukla while seeing the jaw-dropping view for mountains, valleys, as well as hills. Then you start the hike by heading to Phakding for the night. The next day, you also head towards Namche Bazaar which is the hub of the Everest region. You will also acclimatize here, so enjoy the full memorable trips to Khumjung, Khunde, and Everest View hotel. The following day, you also head to Tengboche and later at Dingboche, where your next acclimatization is done. During your stay here, you can go on hikes to nearby peaks. After the lovely time, you now walk to Lobuche and prepare for the trek to EBC. You will be heading to Gorak Shep the next day and then hike to Everest Base Camp and return to Gorak Shep. From there, you also descend to Pheriche, then head to Namche, and lastly to Lukla. From Lukla, you fly back to Kathmandu, thus completing your 14 Days Everest Base Camp Trek.
Weather and Temperature of EBC Trek 14 Days
Even during the best of seasons, the Himalayan climate can be unpredictable. April and May to the first week of June will be the best months at the spring because the days will be longer and there will be more sunlight hours in a day. Morning and night-time temperatures can drop below freezing level in areas which are larger than 3,000 meters. The autumn season, from September to November, is another great time for treks around Everest base camp and other areas for the Himalayas. Days are generally clear with fine views, and it is a good time to scale on the top of the peak, though it is much colder at the autumn season, with extreme cold during mornings and nighttime, when daylight is also much shorter.
Everest Base Camp Trek 14 Days Difficulties
With safe and sound preparation and self confidence, the average weekend hikers can complete the trek comfortably. The first thing you need to know is the trekkers needed not to possess technical skills, it is only a long walk with numerous ups and downs. Also, there are some factors that make it sometimes hard and even difficult. Altitude is also the prime thing to consider while trekking at EBC trails. Mountain sickness is a common route, so try to acclimatize your body properly so that before making another gain in altitude. Also frequently drink water to stay hydrated at all times. You can walk at a gradual pace. The second factor that is to be considered is length. There are 65 km (one-way) long trails with several steep sections. It is also a challenge for novices. With adequate rest and steady, the distance covered might not trouble you.
Gear Checklist for Everest base camp Trek 14 days
General GEARS and Equipment
- Four-season (-10 to -15) sleeping bag (We have hiring sleeping bags available for an additional USD 30)
- Sleeping bag liner
- Warm down jacket (We have rental jackets available for an additional USD 30)
- Day Bagpack (30-40 liters recommended but depend on you)
Upper body GEARS AND EQUIPMENT
- Sun hat or cap
- Knitted hat/Beanie
- Scarf/Neck Gaiter/Buff
- Headlamp
- Sunglasses
Torso gear and equipment
- Technical fabric base layer (light for warmer months, heavy for colder months like Dec, Jan, Feb)
- Technical fabric short (2) and long sleeve (2) shirts
- Waterproof, windproof shell
- Fleece jacket or pullover
Lower body Gear and equipment
- Technical fabric base layer (light for warmer months, heavy for colder months)
- Hiking pants (2)
- Comfortable pants for inside the teahouses
- Waterproof, windproof shell
- Hiking shorts
Hands Gear and equipment
- Wool or technical fabric liner gloves
- Hard-shell outer gloves (insulated for colder months)
Feet Gear and equipment
- Wool or technical fabric warm socks
- Hiking socks
- Liner socks (optional such as silk)
Trekking/hiking boots (waterproof suggested)
- Micro Spikes footwear (For trek to Everest base for 14 days , it’s recommended to include Micro Spikes to prevent slipping on icy or wet surfaces. Specially for camp from Dec to Mar)
- Casual shoes
- Gaiters (light for dust and thick for colds. Check the weather month before you buy)
- Technical fabric/quick drying is best for underwear (opportunities to launder during the trip)
Under warmers and Dresses
- Sports bra (women)
- Nighties or sleeping clothes
- first_aid_kits_and_medications gear (Note: Guides carry medicines and first aid kits during the trip. However, personal kits and medicines are highly recommended.)
- Sunscreen
- Lip balm
- Ointment
- Cough Syrup (recommend for Khumbu Cough)
- Mosquito repellent cream (for lower land Kathmandu and Phakding or manjo)
Other Essentials Gears
- Passport
- Extra copies of passport-sized photos
- Reusable water bottle
- Toiletry kits
- Water purification tablets or UV water purifier (to treat water are highly recommended)
- Hydration bladder
- Towel
- Pillowcase
- Toilet paper (2 rolls)
- High protein snacks (protein bars or nuts for quick energy)
- Waterproof/dry bags for carrying important documents and money
Optional gear and equipment
Once you are in Kathmandu, Nepal, you have the opportunity to buying things for Trekking if you have extra time. Our guide or office staff will help you in buying the equipment. Thamel, which is Kathmandu’s tourist hub, so you can find a wide range of hiking equipment at reasonable costs.
- Power bank or extra batteries
- Cameras and mobile phone
- Cards/book
- Binoculars
- Pee bottle/ pee funnel for women
- Trekking poles
- Whistle
- Thermos for hot water
NOTE:
- We provide you a free duffel bag and and Company’s T-shirt during your pre-trip meeting in Kathmandu. The duffel bag will be used to pack your trekking equipment and necessary things.
- For every two trekkers, we provide one porter. The duffel bag, which should weigh around 10 kg-12kg, will be carried by the porter during the walk in mountain.
- To carry your daily necessities like cash, a water bottle or bladder, toiletries, sunscreen, a camera, a notebook, clothing, etc., you must have your own daypack with rain cover.
- You can store your extra luggage at the Kathmandu hotel (they will provide storage without any cost) or at the office in Kathmandu (if you are planning to store important things we recommend to store at our office. There is more safe then hotel)
- Total luggage allotment allowance for the Kathmandu-Lukla flight is 15 Kg in total.
- Down jacket with a hood is a must for elevations above 4,000 m to keep warm your body. You can hire a down jacket for USD 30. Please reminder that in case of loss or damage, you need to reimburse the cost of USD 200 per item.
- You can hire a 4-season sleeping bag for USD 30. Please remember that in case of loss or damage, you need to reimburse the cost of USD 200 per item.
- Some clothing, especially form-fitting, figure-hugging items made of elastic material (like yoga pants), may offend locals. Therefore, if you choose to wear these clothes for comfort, please make sure to wear something over them.
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Reviews
Everest Base Camp Trek 14 days
In a word- Awesome. This trip was a once in a lifetime experience. I have always wanted to see the Himalayas and Mount Everest and booking with Nepali hiking adventures provided it in a very special way.
I was lucky to have Tilak as my guide and Ssyam as my porter. Both were friendly and kind, with extreme patience as I crawled my way up the ascents at 5000+ metres. I was also fortunate to meet many incredible people along the way and with the flexibility we actually teamed up with another traveller and guide for a few days which led to much laughter and great memories. The atmosphere on the trail and in the tea houses is wonderful. Tilak made sure I had everything I needed at each stop and was good at adapting the day based on energy levels, sleep, and any AMS symptoms. He provided sensible advice and tips on how to avoid sickness and look after myself in the mountains. His local knowledge was invaluable.
It was great that Tilak was able to change the schedule for me as required and the flexibility meant there was no pressure on speed or time. The itinerary has been well designed to take account of the high altitude and felt like a good pace.
Thank you to Bishnu who I was able to speak with via WhatsApp and email before I booked in order to ask some questions and clarify details. He was very quick to reply and explained any concerns I had.
This trip was well worth the money and I’m glad the company is Nepali owned and managed. I’d recommend them to anyone looking to do this trek and was really impressed with how smooth and reliable the experience was. A brilliant 2 weeks with new friends and memories to last a lifetime. Special thanks again to Tilak- Number one guide on the mountain and legend of Dal Bhat power, 24-hour!
A few tips for the trek:
1- take extra rupees with you as the price (understandably) inflates for basics like water, electrics/charging and for luxuries like hot showers, additional snacks etc. Also be sure to have cash in reserve for emergencies like helicopter evac or oxygen at the higher altitudes.
2- Have dollars or rupees for tipping your porter/guide. Again I took some but wasn’t sure what the etiquette or amount expected was. This seems to be $10 per day for porters and I’m unsure exactly how much Is expected for guides.
3- Bring plenty of warm clothes. Sounds obvious but at most stops it’s sub-zero overnight and even with blanket, sleeping bag and fully clothed it’s cold.
4- Prepare as much as you can. I did some training but the altitude really is tough. If you can then get as much cardio in pre-trip as you can to prepare. Lots of ascents/descents and potential for injury.
5- Bring a large portable charger/solar charger. Electrics are pay per hour at the higher altitudes and can be avoided with power bank or solar charger if you have space.
6- Drink plenty. I was averaging 3+ litres per day and it’s necessary to keep AMS symptoms away. Take water purification tablets with you as these can be used in tap water at some places and save a bit of cash/the environment for the bottled water.
7- Beware Lukla and unreliable weather. Flights can be massively delayed, sometimes by days due to the Lukla weather. Leave some space either side of your trip as insurance for any international flights etc. Or be prepared to pay handsomely for a helicopter either way if you want to ensure you fly on time.
It was an incredible trip and I’d recommend Nepal Hiking Adventures to anyone for an excellent experience and with an ethical Nepali run and owned company!
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