**For Indian Citizens Only.
Kathmandu | Nepal Fixed Departure
'Fixed departures' are assured departures that will start on the given date as per the given itinerary.
Fixed Departure Dates:
Sep 2023: 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Oct 2023: 7, 14, 21, 28
Nov 2023: 4, 11, 18, 25
Dec 2023: 2, 9, 16, 24
Note:
• Entire 11-day trek is around 120 Kilometres long.
• Max altitude is 18200 ft (Kala Patthar)
• Everest Base Camp altitude is 17600 ft
• Children less than 12 years not allowed
• Best time to go: From mid-March to May & mid-September to beginning of December. The Spring time period is a great season to go since that is when mountaineers will actually be attempting to climb Mount Everest itself. As you move towards December, it does get colder but it is arguably the best time of year to visit when it comes to visibility. The most popular months by visitor are April and October.
• One way to help acclimatize in a more efficient way is to take part of acclimatization hikes during your “days off”.
• Diamox helps prevent altitude sickness - it does not cure altitude sickness. So, if your doctor recommends it and you don’t have any side effects, you can take Diamox for the EBC trek (starting 1-2 days before the trek begins). Take a dose or two of Diamox before heading out to Nepal under normal conditions to see if you have any of the more severe side effects from the medication (vomiting, drowsiness, blurred vision). From there you will know if it is safe for you to take on the trail itself.
• Water is one of the most important parts of an Everest Base Camp trek. Take 4 to 5 Litter of water during trek and avoid alcohol. Use purification tablets for safe drinking water (Micropur Forte). Pour one tablet in a bottle and after 40 min, it will be ready for drinking
• For use internet and wifi, people can take "Everest Link" card. You can also get connected by purchasing an Ncell SIM card in Kathmandu.
• If the weather conditions are not perfect, the flights will not take off or land at Lukla Airport. It is always good to leave some additional buffer days at the beginning and end of your trek.
Tips: Be sure to sit at a window seat on the left side of the plane from Kathmandu/Ramechhap to Lukla and the right side of the plane from Lukla to Kathmandu/Ramechhap. Also depending on aircraft, be sure to avoid the middle of the plane, where the wings can block some of your view. Note that you cannot book a seat beforehand - it is just first come first serve.
• Airlines luggage rule: 10 kg (main) + 5 Kg (Cabbin)
• Be sure to keep your electronics in your “sleeping bag/ blanket” at night. Leaving electronics out in the cold kills their batteries much faster than normal.
• Be sure to bring enough cash (Nepalese Rupee) from Kathmandu.
• Avoid can food and meat during trek.
• Hidden cost: Hot shower, Hot water, Wi-fi, charging of electrical device etc (All are chargeable)
Upon arrival, our representative will meet you and take you to the hotel. In the evening you can visit Thamel Street, it is a very popular place. It has a lot of restaurants, casinos, and plenty of shops to buy trekking gear and accessories. You may also visit Darbar Marg.
Note: Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal has instructed all the airlines to operate the flights between Lukla from Ramechhap Airport, which is about 145 km from Kathmandu and a drive will take about 5 hours. The restriction may withdraw time to time which is not in our control. If Lukla flights operate from Ramechhap, clients need to pay additional transportation charges INR 3000 per head at Kathmandu.
Accommodation: Hotel
After breakfast, we will proceed to the Tribhuvan Domestic Airport, Kathmandu. We will take a flight to Lukla. The total flying time is of 35 minutes. The experience of flying on this route will be one of your best. The flight will be passing through valleys, and you will witness some breathtaking views of the mountain ranges and the Nepali villages. Once you arrive in Lukla, our representatives will receive you. Immediately we will start our trek to Phakding. It is at an altitude level of 2, 610m. It is a simple trek for 3 hours. The trail will pass via many small villages and green mountains.
Accommodation: Teahouse/Lodge
Today we will trek to Namche Bazaar. Namche is at an altitude level of 3,440 meters. The route is surrounded by huge green mountain ranges. The Dudh Koshi River flows along the side till Namche. We will stop at Monjo for the lunch, as that is the last point to get food before Namche. The route between Monjo and Namche is a gradually inclining trail amidst the thick green forest. You will be able to get a glimpse of Everest and Lhotse just before Namche, though not very clear. Total trekking will be 6 to 7 hours with a moderate difficulty level and a portion after Monjo will be strenuous.
Accommodation: Teahouse/Lodge
Today we will start a little late around 9 am and hike to Khumjung village. Khumjung is the biggest village in this zone, situated at the foothill of the sacred mountain Khumbila. It will take 1 hour to reach the village from Namche Bazaar. First, we will visit Namche Museum which is famous for the Tenzing Norgay statue followed by an uphill hike to Syangboche airstrip and then we will go on a flat trail till the village. You will be able to see a crystal-clear view of Mount Everest, Lhotse, and Amadablam. You can visit the famous Khumjung Monastery which is famous for a Yeti Scalp, in the monastery they have a Scalp and local monks claim it is a Yeti Scalp. You also visit Khumjung high school established by Edmond Hillary.
Accommodation: Teahouse/Lodge
Tengboche is a small valley at an altitude level of 3,860m. It is one of the most beautiful places on our Everest base camp trek map. Tengboche Monastery is a famous and beautiful place, worth visiting. The trek time will be about 6 hours with a moderate difficulty level.
Accommodation: Teahouse/Lodge
Today we will start our Everest base camp trek and go towards the Pangboche village, and we will get some nice views of Mount Ama Dablam. We are likely to have our lunch at Pangboche. We will then trek towards Pheriche and proceed to the Imja Valley. We will be able to see the Lobuche River and will pass through it and take a steep hike to Dingboche. Overnight stay in a hotel at Dingboche. The trek will be about 6 to 7 hours while it will be moderate for the most part, there will be about 2 steep inclines.
Accommodation: Teahouse/Lodge
Today will be an acclimatization day. We can take a small hike to get a view of the world’s three top mountain peaks, Mount Lhotse, Mount Makalu, and Mount Cho Oyu. Besides these, you will see plenty of peaks and mountain ranges.
Accommodation: Teahouse/Lodge
Today we will start our trekking towards Lobuche which is situated beside the Khumbu glacier. We will have our lunch at Dughla, after that the trek will be a little tough as we will hike to Dughla Pass/ Thukla Pass. It is a short and steep hike from Dhughla/Thukla. The pass is full of mountaineers’ memorials. You can find many famous mountaineers memorials who lost their lives in different expeditions. We usually spend some time on the pass and then proceed to Lobuche. Dhugla / Thukla Pass to Lobuche trail is almost flat.
Accommodation: Teahouse/Lodge
Today’s trekking trail of our Everest base camp trek from India will have a lot of ups and downs till Gorakshep. Most of the ups and down trails are on the Khumbu glacier moraines. Once we reach Gorakshep, we will have a light lunch and proceed to Everest Base Camp, which is situated at the beginning of the Khumbu glacier. The trail goes alongside the Khumbu glacier. You will get to sight some extraordinary views of Mt. Pumori on your right and Mt. Nuptse on your left. The Khumbu icefall is clearly visible from the base camp. This portion of the trek brings us up close to these gigantic mountains and it feels heavenly. We need to hike on the Khumbu glacier for a small Everest base camp trek distance. It is situated on the glacier close to Khumbu icefall which is very clearly visible. We will spend some time at the Everest base camp and return to Gorakshep on the same trail.
Accommodation: Teahouse/Lodge
Today we will start our trek early in the morning to Kala Patthar. The hike to the summit of Kala Patthar is one of the most difficult and yet rewarding parts of this trekking expedition of yours. You will be able to see the most beautiful and gigantic view of Mount Everest. After the Kala Patthar hike, you will discover why Everest is the highest peak on our planet. In fact, Kala Patthar is the only place from where you can get views of almost the entire high peak mountains of the Khumbu Range. It will take about 3 hours to reach Kala Patthar from Gorakshep. We can’t spend much time on the top as it’s a windy place. After Kala Patthar, it will be all descending from now on and the trek becomes very simple, though you have to be careful about the decline. We will need another 6 hours to reach Pheriche. It is a flat valley on the bank of the Dudh Koshi River.
Accommodation: Teahouse/Lodge
Today’s trek will be a moderate trek till Namche Bazaar. We have a little uphill hike before Tengboche and after Phungi Thanga.
Accommodation: Teahouse/Lodge
Today is the last day of our trekking in Khumbu. The trek is of moderate difficulty level as we return to Lukla on the very same trail. The last hike to Lukla will appear endless as we will be in a hurry to reach Lukla, however, the trail is not tough at all.
Accommodation: Teahouse/Lodge
Today we will proceed to the Airport catch our flight to Kathmandu and enjoy the valley views throughout the 35 minutes of flying time. This is a complete leisure day and overnight stay at the hotel.
Accommodation: Hotel
Now you arrange your way back to home. Transfer to airport and see you again!
Trip end.
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11 March, 2021
3 December, 2020
The Everest Base Camp trek is probably in the bucket list of every adventurer and offers awe-inspiring views of a concentration of eight-thousanders. The end point of this trek is the first southern Base Camp for the expedition to Mt. Everest from the Nepalese side and is buzzing with activity from March to May every year, when some of the top mountaineers in the world attempt the summit . Soak in the history of this revered mountain, and immerse yourself in Buddhist tradition and local Nepalise culture when you do this unforgettable trip.
The trek starts from Lukla (2926m) which frequently experiences uncertain and harsh weather. Hence, for the trip from Lukla to Phakding, an extra day should be budgeted. As you gain elevation, hand in hand the price of the eatables and other important accessories also shoot up. We advise that you carry a few essentials like winter clothing, water disinfectant, nutri bars, nuts, and woolen clothing. Water is costly, you will be better off by filling your bottle at the streams and disinfecting them with purifying tablets, which you can buy in the market of Namche Bazaar or Kathmandu. Most trekking groups establish their camp at Gorakshep, about 3km from the EBC. Here, many trekkers show symptoms such as headache, whooping cough, nausea or maybe fever due to altitude sickness, which will need special attention before you get ready for the descent.
The Government of Nepal requires non-Nepalese hikers to obtain two permit cards for the Everest Base camp trek: (1) TIMS or Trekkers Information Management System card which can be obtained at Thamel in Kathmandu for USD 20 if you are solo, and USD 10 per person if you are in a group, and (2) entry pass to the Sagarmatha National Park which can be obtained at Monjo village, en-route from Lukla to Phakding for USD 30 plus taxes.
Kathmandu emergency numbers
- Police: 100 / 4228435
- Fire brigade: 101
- Paropakar Ambulance: 4260859
- Redcross Ambulance: 4228094
- Bishal Bazar Ambulance: 4244121
- Nepal Medical College (Teaching Hospital - Jorpati): 4486008
- Kathmandu Medical College (Teaching Hospital - Sinamangal): 4476152
- Blood Bank: 4225344
- Traffic police: 103
- Children Search Coordination Centre: 104
- Nepali Army-Kathmandu: 105
- Military police: 106
The round trip from Kathmandu to the EBC and back takes somewhere between 11 to 14 days. While the ascent from Lukla to EBC takes approximately eight days, the descent takes 4 to 5 days in total. You should keep a day or two in between your hike from Lukla to the Everest Base Camp for acclimatization purposes. Also, keep a day or two in hand for the unpredictableness of weather changes and flight delays at the Lukla airport.
Though the name - Everest Base Camp Trek sounds really daunting, the actual trek is not so difficult. Anyone with basic trekking skills and an optimum fitness level can do this trek. The reason is that the trek includes appreciable time for acclimatization and you can do the trek quite slowly.
The Everest Base Camp trek is usually a safe and harmless affair. It is less dangerous than climbing Everest itself. The number of deaths reported varies from 3-5 to 15-20 each year. The deaths are mostly due to adverse weather conditions, fatal extents of altitude sickness, unexpected avalanches, and even fall from great heights. That being said, this expedition is extremely safe if you are considering trekking in groups or being accompanied by porters and guides.
The Everest Base Camp Trek is moderately challenging. The highest point of this trek is Kala Patthar, situated at 5550 meters. The entire expedition might pack many challenges like unpredictable weather, poor signal, absence of basic amenities and hygiene as the altitude increases, etc. But the difficulty level of the trek in itself is not very high.
You can view some stunning Himalayan mountains from the Everest Base Camp like the Nuptse, Pumori, and Khumbutse, but not Everest! For witnessing Everest, you need to do a steep climb from the EBC to Kala Patthar- at an elevation of 5550 meters. Kala Patthar’s summit is the perfect place to view the panoramic scenery of Mt. Everest and other mighty Himalayan peaks like Makalu, Lhotse, South Col, etc.
The cost for hiking varies with different travel guides and tour operators, and agencies. You can even go for the Everest Base Camp Trek independently with just a porter and a guide. In such cases, the minimum cost of traveling to the Everest Base Camp is around USD 650 - 750 per person. This cost includes everything from transport, essential permits, accommodation, and food. The porter costs an additional USD 10 to 15 per day, whereas the guides will cost you approximately USD 30 to 35 per day. If you include the optional extras for snacks, drinks, hot showers in between, then the price might go up to USD 750 per person. Tours that include a highly qualified trek leader or a chief experience officer, or a traveling team of chefs, or those that arrange accommodation in private eco camps, or include detours for sightseeing, and/or includes a few days of accommodation in Kathmandu can cost you a much higher price.
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