Trip Details
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Destination: Nepal
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Trip Difficulty: Moderate
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Trip Style: Trekking
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Transport: Flight and car
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Food: Breakfast,Lunch and Dinner
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Accommodation: Hotel, lodge (tea house)
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Group Size: 01 to 12 Pax
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Max Elevation: 5,535 m
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Starts in: Kathmandu
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Ends in: Kathmandu
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Average Walk: 5-6 hrs
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Best Season: March to May / September to November
Highlights
- A trek to the base camp of Mount Everest, the tallest peak in the world.
- Epic high-altitude trek offering breathtaking scenarios of the mountains and mountain ranges.
- Amazing view of Mt. Everest (8848 m), Mt. Amadablam (6812m), Mt. Lhotse Shar (8383m), Pumori (7161m), and Thamserku (6608m) from EBC and Kala Patthar.
- Opportunity to immerse into and understand the Sherpa culture and mystical Tibetan Buddhist heritage.
- Chance to witness unique alpine flora and fauna throughout the Everest Base Camp Trek route.
- Witness some Ancient Monasteries of the Khumbu region, including the Pangboche and Tengboche monasteries.
- Ascend to Everest Base Camp (5,364m) and Kala Patthar viewpoint (5643m).
About Everest Base Camp Trek
The Everest Base Camp Trek is likely the most storied walk on the planet. For decades it has inspired humanity with its otherworldly high-altitude landscapes and mystical Tibetan Buddhist heritage. For many, a dream-come-true trek challenges them to process staggering big-mountain views and alpine scenery.
From the bustling Sherpa outpost of Lukla to the unobstructed panoramas gained from Kala Patthar, you will traverse Sagarmatha National Park. Moreover, you also get chances to immerse into the Sherpa culture. Furthermore, the EBC Trekking route also consists of some of the most dramatic high-mountain scenery on Earth. Along with that, you will encounter even a few of the rare species that call this region their home. The Everest Base Camp Trek is an empowering, fulfilling, and accessible walk all should experience at least once.
Our walk begins in Lukla following a thrilling, scenic flight from Kathmandu to Tenzing-Hillary Airport. This flight introduces us to many of the mountains that will accompany us through much of our trek. From the higher eastern side of the valley, Dudh Koshi, the aqua-coloured glacially-fed river, that originates in higher altitudes of the Everest region accompanies the journey.
During our walk, we pass through Sherpa villages filled with Mani walls, prayer wheels, and legendary hospitality. We stop at Namche Bazaar (3440m), a bustling mountain-side village. This village is full of stories, delicious food, and excellent day hikes for acclimatizing. We discover Tengboche, the spiritual center of the Khumbu region, and home to its largest Gompa.
In the higher alpine, the trail continues over moraine trails, and glimpses of the glacier after glacier follow us. Trekkers also walk along the mysticism of colourful prayer flags and Mani walls. From Gorakshep, we bag Kala Patthar (5643m) and catch a killer sunrise and life-changing panoramic views of different mountains. Some major mountains visible from Kalapatthar include Everest (8848m), Amadablam (6812m), Lhotse Shar (8383m), Pumori (7161m), and Thamserku (6608m).
Following our walk in the Khumbu region, we return to Kathmandu via another scenic flight. This flight offers another glimpse of the big peaks.
The Everest Base Camp Trek is an empowering, fulfilling, and accessible walk all should experience at least once.
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Why Choose Adventure Bound for the Everest Base Camp Trek?
Adventure Bound Nepal is one of the long-running and highly trusted travel agencies in Nepal. We have been offering professional trekking and tour services in Nepal and nearby areas since 2009. Throughout our service, the Adventure Bound team has helped many domestic and international trekkers ascend their favourite trekking routes, including the Everest Base Camp Trek.
With exceptionally talented guides and porters, properly designed itineraries, and well-arranged facilities throughout the journey, we ensure the safety and well-being of the trekkers. Moreover, Adventure Bound also offers necessary first aid and health assistance in the worst cases. These are some of the worst cases or scenarios. With a higher success rate and more professionalism, Adventure Bound stands as the perfect trekking agency for any trekkers who want to ascend to the Everest Base Camp.
What would a trekker or adventurist expect from any agency they choose for such trekking journeys? Safety, security, proper arrangements of food and accommodation, and 24/7 assistance, isn't it? With Adventure Bound Nepal, a trekker or group of trekkers can expect all of these without any doubts or second opinions. Therefore, if you want to go for one of the most adventurous yet safe treks to the Everest Base Camp, we recommend you choose Adventure Bound.
Permits Needed for Everest Base Camp 14 Days Trek
If you have ever visited Nepal for any other trekking packages, you should know this thing. However, if this is your first time trekking in Nepal, let us tell you that trekkers must have specific permits to trek in this country. Regardless of which region you choose, which difficulty level of the trek you choose, or what length of the trek you choose, you must have permits to be eligible to trek.
For the Everest Base Camp Trek, trekkers must have the following permits:
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Trekker's Information Management System (TIMS) Permit,
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Khumbu Rural Municipality Entry Permit, and
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Sagarmatha National Park Entry Permit
All these permits will be checked in various places as you go on with the Everest Base Camp Trekking journey. Besides, our representatives will help you obtain the permits once you book the EBC 14-Day Trekking package with Adventure Bound
Useful Information
Best Season to Go for the Everest Base Camp Trek
The weather and climatic conditions of the Everest Base Camp Trekking map are directly affected by Mount Everest. So, we recommend trekkers be very wise and smart while choosing the perfect season for the EBC Trekking journey. As per our experience and analysis, the 14 Everest Base Camp Trek is best if done in the Spring and Autumn seasons. Let us take you through the conditions of this trekking route in these two seasons:
Everest Base Camp Trek in Spring Season
Spring season in Nepal starts in March and ends in May and this is the perfect time to wander in the Himalayan region of the country. Clear skies, humid temperatures, greenery everywhere, and no risks of rainfall or snowfall on the route make spring highly preferable for the EBC Trekking journey. Moreover, most of the wild animals come out of hibernation during this season. Therefore, trekkers also have higher chances to witness the clear, pristine, and amazing views of the mountains in the Khumbu region. Therefore, the overall journey will be amazing, comparatively easy, and full of adventure if you choose the spring season for the Everest Base Camp trek.
Everest Base Camp Trek in the Autumn Season
Another perfect season for the Everest Base Camp Trek is the autumn season which arrives in September and lasts till November. Similar to the spring season, the autumn season also offers an adequate environment for trekking on the Everest Base Camp Trail. As this season comes immediately after the rainy season, trekkers can witness new greeneries growing up and glowing up the entire trail. We also get chances to experience snowfall in the higher portion of the trek. Therefore, the Everest Base Camp Trek would be full of adventure during the autumn season.
Difficulty Level of the Everest Base Camp Trek
Everest Base Camp 14-Day Trekking Package is considered to be one of the most challenging trekking routes in the Himalayas. Adventure Bound recommends this trekking route to the trekkers with experience of ascending to at least a couple of other trails. You must be used to higher altitudes and their conditions and weather to successfully ascend on this trail. As the Everest Base Camp trek ascends to the altitude of 5643 metres above sea level, trekkers have a lot to walk.
There are also higher risks of altitude sickness if the trekkers do not have proper knowledge and preparation for the journey. However, for experienced trekkers, the trail might not be as difficult as that for the newbie trekker. As per our analysis, the difficulty level of the Everest Base Camp Trek depends upon the level of preparation trekkers do and the experience they carry along.
Transportation Facilities During the Everest Base Camp Trek
One of the major concerns for the Everest Base Camp Trek is the transportation facility. Especially in the peak season when the number of trekkers is comparatively higher. It is important to note that the Kathmandu -Lukla - Kathmandu flights often get delayed by hours. Moreover, they might even get cancelled for a day or a few days in the worst cases. This happens due to unfavourable weather conditions in the mountain airstrip Lukla.
Such unfavourable conditions may arise even during the best seasons including October and November. Hence, it is always better to prepare ahead. In such cases, be prepared for long waits either at Kathmandu or Lukla airports, as this can happen either at the start or the end of the trek. In the worst scenarios, this might happen in both airports. Nevertheless, Adventure Bound does its best to avoid such delays, and arrange the earliest next flight for you. However, it might not always work well as there are many people in queue for days.
In case of emergencies and the need for urgent flight, Helicopter rescue can be another option to escape to and from the mountain, except for some bad weather Helicopters always have easy access to the mountains. This can be arranged upon your request with some additional cost which sometimes is covered by your insurance as well. The Helicopter can be chartered from both the airports, Kathmandu and Lukla with the tentative cost of US$ 3000 per lift which at a time can accommodate a maximum of 5 People.
Having said this, we still suggest you mentally prepare for possible delays/cancellations. Also, we suggest trekkers be smart enough and arrange some extra contingency days. If everything goes normal, you can utilize these days to explore other beautiful destinations around the valley. In such cases, Adventure Bound is always there to provide you with different options to utilize the days in the best ways.
Food and Accommodation in the Everest Base Camp Trekking Route
As this is a 14-day trek to the remote part of Nepal, trekkers do need healthy food and proper accommodation throughout the journey. A happy tummy and sound sleep help the body gain all the energy required to go on a successful ascend to the EBC. Therefore, Adventure Bound ensures proper care about the food and accommodation. We request the trekkers to provide us with their food preferences so that we can arrange the same or similar menus during the trek.
Moreover, our team also arranges hygienic, clean, hotels or guesthouses with cozy rooms. Moreover, most of the hotels and guesthouses also offer attached bathrooms for trekkers' convenience. You can also expect warm water for the shower, electricity, and WiFi at all of the stops. Adventure Bound dedicates its services to making sure that all the guesthouses and hotels are well-inspected in safety and hygienic regard.
Nevertheless, there are a few things that trekkers must be aware of about food accommodation, and other services during the EBC Trek:
- As this is a remote region trek, there can be a compromise in the number of food items to select.
- Trekkers need to be aware that not everything that they find in the restaurants in Kathmandu would be available in the Everest region.
- In the higher region of the EBC trekking map, trekkers need to pay extra money for internet, electricity, and some other basic services.
- We recommend trekkers carry a water bottle with them throughout the trek. Also, remember to carry along some energy bars and other snacks.
Preparation for the Everest Base Camp Trek
Everest Base Camp Trek is one of the most challenging trekking routes in the Himalayas of Nepal. Due to that reason, preparation and planning shall be done very wisely and mindfully. We guarantee a successful and adventurous trekking journey but we recommend you to prepare properly and smartly to guarantee success during the ascend.
Here are a few effective and important ways to prepare for the Everest Base Camp 14 Day Trek:
Physical and Mental Preparation
The first and the foremost preparation required for the successful journey to the Everest Base Camp is physical fitness and mental well-being. Therefore, trekkers must focus on the strenghtening themselves physically. We recommend trekkers to go for running, jogging, playing outdoor sports, hitting the gym, and going for some lower altitude trekking trails as well. Moreover, you should also follow proper schedule for eating, sleeping, and exercising.
The best way to keep yourself mentally ready for this trekking journey is by meditating. If you meditate atleast for 5-10 minutes everyday, your mind will be peaceful and you can feel your concentration power enhancing. Practice meditation for a couple of months prior to trekking on the Everest Base Camp.
Acclimatization Training
One of the most challenging part about ascending to the Everest Base Camp Trek is acclimatizing to the higher altitude. As we ascend higher on the trail, the oxygen level decreases and air pressure increases. Due to that reason, trekkers might face difficulty in breathing, weakness, and a lot of other issues. All these lead to one common issue, altitude sickness. Altitude Sickness can happen to anyone after ascending above 2500 meters to 3000 meters above the sea level.
Therefore, we strongly suggest trekkers to go for acclimatization training. One of the best way to train for acclimatization is by ascending to other easier trekking routes in Nepal. Moreover, we also recommend trekkers to follow the "ascend higher, rest lower" rule during the Everest Base Camp Trekking journey.
Understand the Proper Time to Trek
If you want to go for an adventurous and challenging activity like trekking, you must do proper research on which season to choose. For example; if you go for the Everest Base Camp Trek in winter season, you will have to prepareaccording to the extreme weather, negative temperature, and many obstacles can arrive. However, if you ascend the same 14 Day EBC Trek in the spring or autumn season, the climate and temperature is perfect for trekking. However, during these seasons, the route might be over-crowded.
Every season and month of the year have different good and bad sides of trekking to the Everest Base Camp Trek. Therefore, choosing the proper time for the 14 Day EBC Trek depends completely on the trekker.
Checking the paper works and documents
As you decide and finally start the journey, do not forget the check the documents and paper works. By paper works we mean, the air ticket, VISA, and the permits required for entering certain areas. If you misplace any of these or forget to carry these papers along with you, you will certainly face difficulties to advance in the journey. Therefore, make sure to recheck and carry all the paper works.
Along with that, we also recommend trekkers to carry some documents revealing their personal informaton and emergency contact numbers with them. These can be helpful in the worst case scenarios, eventhough, the Adventure Bound team does its best to not let any such circumstances arrive during the EBC Trek.
How to Book the Everest Base Camp Trek Package
Did you understand everything about the Everest Base Camp Trekking package and map? So, after reading the package, are you ready to book the 14-Day EBC Trek with Adventure Bound? If so, we have the easiest way for you to do so. Just scroll to the top of this website, fill in the necessary details, and click the BOOK NOW button. Once, you do that, you need to make 20% of the advanced payment to confirm the booking. Besides, you can also send us your inquiries by clicking the SEND INQUIRY button.
Moreover, we also reply to the inquiries you send to us via WhatsApp or Viber at +977 9851046019 (LAXMAN ARYAL). Feel free to ask any questions or queries that you have before starting the Everest Base Camp Trekking journey.
