The best itinerary for Everest Base Camp is of 14 days which covers whole round trip. Everest Base Camp trek is very popular trek around the world as “Mt. Everest” is the highest mountain of the world. The trek begins from Luka which is a gateway to Everest. To reach Lukla, trekkers have to take flight from Kathmandu or Ramechhap. The flight normally takes from Ramechhap. The highest point to this trek is Kalapatthar which is 5,545m.

Why Everest Base Camp Trek?

Everest Base Camp trek is one of the best trek in the world which offers natural beauty and cultural beauty. The key factor if this trek is that it provides adventure and challenge, cultural beauty and mountaineering legacy. This trek offers panoramic view of some of the giant mountains like Mt. Everest, Mt. Ama Dablam, Lhotse, Nuptse, and many more. This trek offers the best Himalayan experience in Nepal.

Best Itinerary for Everest Base Camp Trek

This itinerary cover total 14 days trip. Here is the short itinerary for 14 days Everest Base Camp trek

Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu (1400m)

Day 2: Fly from Kathmandu (1400m) to Lukla (2840m) and trek to Phakding (2640m)

Day 3: Trek from Phakding (2640m) to Namche (3440m)

Day 4: Acclimatization day at Namche (3440m)

Day 5: Trek from Namche (3440m) to Tengboche (3867m)

Day 6: Trek from Tengboche (3867m) to Dingboche (4350m)

Day 7: Acclimatization day at Dingboche (4350m)

Day 8: Trek from Dingboche (4350m) to Lobuche (4931m)

Day 9: Trek from Lobuche (4931m) to Everest Base Camp (5364m) and trek back to Gorakshep (5170m)

Day 10: Trek from Gorakshep (5170m) to Pheriche (4210m)

Day 11: Trek from Pheriche (4210m) to Namche (3440m)

Day 12: Trek from Namche (3440m) to Lukla (2840m)

Day 13: Early morning fly back to Kathmandu (1400m) and rest day

Day 14: Departure

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Trip Highlights of Everest Base Camp Trek

• Beautiful monasteries on the way and various other sites with cultural and religious importance
• Tranquil landscape with panoramic view and beauty of the hills and mountain ranges
• Kalapatther sunset view and Mt. Everest view with breath taking atmosphere all around
• Hiking spot with natural beauty and diverse landscape
• Various community people lifestyle in the Himalayan region
• Various flora and fauna with unique climate and vegetation experience in the Himalayan region
• Most of all various mountains view ranked as the highest mountain of the world with the self-satisfying moment of reaching to the base of Mt. Everest

Cost for Everest Base Camp Trek

The cost for Everest Base Camp trek varies from high to low. This trek offers luxury, medium and normal service trek. Here, Access The Asia Treks provide USD 1450 for 14 days Everest Base Camp trek which provides medium service during the trek.  But if you want to have Luxury experience you can visit our Luxury Everest Base Camp trek.

What are the things included during Everest Base Camp Trek

• Transportation includes both grounded and aerial transportation including International and domestic airport pickup and drop
• Two nights’ accommodation with breakfast in a luxurious hotel in Kathmandu
• Full board meals breakfast, lunch, and dinner with tea/coffee during the trek
• Best available twin sharing lodge for accommodation during the trek
• Snacks of seasonal fruits during the trek (optional)
• Sightseeing tours in the areas covered by the trek.
• One highly experienced, helpful, and friendly guide  (1 porter for two people) and their insurance, food, accommodation, salary, and equipment.
• Company’s Duffle bag and hat
• Trekking map and trip achievement certificate
• First aid medical kit
• Sagarmatha National Park Permit fee
• TIMS Fee- Trekkers’ Information Management System
• All government taxes and office service charge
•  Farewell Dinner

What are the things excluded during Everest Base Camp Trek

• Meals not specified in the inclusions
• Hot shower and extra hot water
• Personal equipment
• Cold drinks and sweets like cholate bar and other snacks
• Travel insurance
• Tips for staffs
• Battery charging above 3820m
• No extra expenses from the company if there is an emergency or bad weather

Conclusion

Everest Base Camp trek is not just a trek, it is a lifelong memory where you can have one the thrilling experience. Once in a lifetime, every trekker must do this trek.

If you’re interested in trekking to Everest Base Camp. Let Access The Asia Treks guide you.