Everest Base Camp Trek
In an ideal world, most of us would love to stand on the top of the world, 8,848.86m high on Mt Everest.
Realistically, most of us are not going to be able to achieve this! But if you are of good fitness and strong determination, you can make it to
Everest Base Camp! And between you and me, the views of Everest from Kalapatthar are the most spectacular you can get without having to spend weeks trudging up to the summit!
Hopefully, you have gone through our sections about the Everest Base Camp Trek and have gathered all the information you need to help you make the decision as to when you would like to do this trek, what to bring with you on the EBC trek and some of the highlights of the trek itself. We believe this is one of the best trekking routes in the world!
Permits Required For Everest Base Camp Trek
Naturally, to preserve the beauty that surrounds Mt. Everest and the other mountains in the Himalayan range, the Government of Nepal imposes permit entrance fees.
All national parks in Nepal need a permit, and the Sagarmatha National Park is no different. When you compare the cost of the permits to the overall cost of your trip to Nepal and the Everest Region, the amount is relatively small and is an investment in the future of this beautiful area with its snow, forests, ice, pastures, and culture.
Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay may have been the people to put the Khumbu on the map but since then countless mountaineers and trekkers have enjoyed the beauty of the likes of Mt. Everest, Ama Dablam, Goyko Lakes, and much more. Let’s ensure this area stays as it is for future trekkers and Nepali people.
For the Everest Base Camp (EBC) Trek you need entrance permits as explained below:-
Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality Entrance Permit (NPR 2000 Per Person)
Sagarmatha National Park Entry Permit (NPR 3000 Per Person)
Everest Base Camp Trek Itinerary
Day 1: Welcome to Kathmandu – 1300 m / 4265 ft
Day 2: Kathmandu to Lukla (Flight) to Phakding – 2651 m / 8697 ft – 4 hrs
Day 3: Phakding to Namche – 3440 m / 11286 ft – 5 to 6 hrs
Day 4: Acclimatization Day in Namche – 3700 m / 12139 ft – 4 to 5 hrs
Day 5: Namche to Tengboche – 3956 m / 12979 ft – 5 to 6 hrs
Day 6: Tengboche to Dingboche Dingboche – 4380 m / 14370 ft – 4 to 5 hrs
Day 7: Acclimatization Day in Dingboche – 4380 m / 14370 ft – 3 to 4 hrs
Day 8: Dingboche to Lobuche – 4938 m / 16200 ft – 4 to 5 hrs
Day 9: Lobuche to Gorakshep (Afternoon hike to Kalapatthar)Gorakshep – 5160 m / 16929 ft – 6 to 7 hrs
Day 10: Gorakshep to Pheriche (Morning hike to EBC)
Pheriche – 4371 m / 14340 ft – 8 to 9 hrs
Day 11: Pheriche to Namche – 3440 m / 11286 ft – 6 to 7 hrs
Day 12: Namche to Lukla – 2860 m / 9383 ft -7 hr
Day 13: Lukla to Kathmandu (Flight)Kathmandu – 30 min
Day 14: Departure