Everest Base Camp Luxury Lodge Trek - 16 Days
Trip Facts
Trip Overview
Whether you’re planning a romantic escape, the adventure of a lifetime or a memorable celebration with the family and friends, our Everest Base Camp Luxury Lodge Trek is the ideal itinerary taking travelers out of their comfort zones, in comfort. Trekking to the Everest Base Camp in the comfort of luxury lodges and the finest teahouses to have the most pleasant experience. The Luxury trek to Everest Base Camp provides an unparalleled opportunity to trek in the Himalayas. Another remarkable feature of the trip is the opportunity to stay at the finest local luxury lodges and experience the typical Himalayan lifestyle. Enjoy the magnificent scenery of the Himalayan range near the Khumbu region with four of the world’s tallest peaks of Mt. Everest, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Makalu, and Cho Oyu rising above everything in view. Besides trekking, you have opportunity to take a glimpse into the life of Sherpa People, Culture and variety of Himalayan flora and fauna and to explore the highest Buddhist monasteries in the world.
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Day 01 Arrival day in Kathmandu
Altitude: 1,350m/4,429ft
Accommodation: Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu
Meals: Welcome Dinner
Upon your arrival in the Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu, we will pick you up from airport and drop you off at our hotel. In the evening, there will be a welcome dinner hosted by Advanced Adventures Nepal. Today, you will be served Nepalese cuisine which will introduce you to the country’s food culture. Overnight in Kathmandu.
Day 02 Kathmandu: Sightseeing and Trek Preparation
Altitude: 1,350m/4,429ft
Accommodation: Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu
Meals: Breakfast
Today after breakfast we start a guided tour of the most historical and spiritual attractions in Kathmandu Valley. We visit the historic Kathmandu Durbar Square, the sacred Hindu temple of PashupatiNath(crimatory at the river bank), the famous Swyambhunath (Monkey Temple) and the Buddhist shrine (BouddhaNath) which is one of the largest stupas in the world. After sightseeing tour, there will be guide introduction and a pre-trip discussion regarding your trek and ask questions you may have any for your upcoming adventure. Overnight in Kathmandu.
Day 03 Kathmandu - Lukla - Phakding
Flight: 40 min Hiking: 3-4 hrs
Altitude: 2,800m/9,187ft
Accommodation: Hotel (Yeti Mountain Home)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Today you will be escorted to the domestic airport for an early morning flight to Lukla (2,800m/9,186ft), from where our trek begins. After the breathtaking views of green Valleies, Villages and white mountains, we reach the Tenzing-Hillary Airport at Lukla. Upon arrival at Lukla, we meet our other crew members and after some arrangements, we start our trek to Phakding. Today we have a short hike because of acclimatization point of view. Overnight in Phakding at Yeti Mountain Home or similar hotel.
Day 04 Phakding - Namche Bazaar
Hiking: 5-6 hrs
Altitude: 3,438m/11,280ft
Accommodation: Hotel (Yeti Mountain Home)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
After breakfast we start our walking through a beautiful pine forest, the track leads us along the Dudh Koshi River through many suspension bridges, one of which is the famous Hillary Suspension Bridge. We continue our walking through the villages of Benkar, Chumoa and Monjo. Our permits are checked at the check post at Monjo and we entered to Sagarmatha National Park. We pass through the last village of Jorsale before reaching Namche Bazaar. The trail climbs through the forests and bridges until we reach the confluence of the Dudh Koshi and Bhote Koshi rivers. After a final steep ascent of about two hours we get our first sight of Mt. Everest peering over the Lhotse-Nuptse ridge. We still need to hike around two hours to reach Namche Bazaar. Namche Bazer is a gateway to Mt. Everest and main trading centre of this region. We stay overnight in Namche Bazaar at Yeti Mountain Home or similar hotel.
Day 05 Namche Bazaar Acclimatization Day
Altitude: 3,438m/11,280ft
Accommodation: Hotel (Yeti Mountain Home)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
This day is scheduled for our first ‘acclimatization’ day for this trek. Today, we stay active and moving during this rest day instead of being idle sleeping at the room. We spend the day taking a day’s hike or relaxing and exploring Namche Bazaar itself. Namche Bazzar is the main centre of the Khumbu region and has ATMs, Internet cafes, shops, restaurants, a bakery and a colorful market each Friday evening and Saturday. Our guides will take us to the Tourist Visitor Center near the headquarters of the Sagarmatha National Park where we can observe an assortment of things related to the first Everest ascenders, Sherpa culture and learn about the various plant and animal life of the Everest region. We further climb up to the famous airstrip at Syangboche and the Everest View Hotel, a Japanese scheme to build a deluxe hotel with great views of the highest mountains on Earth. The Khumjung valley, surrounded by the snowy peaks of Kongde and Thamserku and the sacred peak Khumbila, hosts a well known monastery that houses a yeti scalp. We also visit the Hillary School which is at the same site. After having lunch and spending some time in Khumjung, we walk back down to Namche Bazzar. Overnight in Namche Bazaar at Yeti Mountain Home or a similar hotel.
Day 06 Namche Bazaar to Deboche
Hiking: 5-6 hrs
Altitude: 3,820m/12,533ft
Accommodation: Hotel/Tea House
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Today after breakfast, we start our trek enjoying a superb view of Mt. Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam and a close-up view of Thamserku. We follow the gradual trail with few ups and downs overlooking a magnificent view of the great Himalaya. Along the way, we can spot wild lives like pheasant, musk deer, or a herd of Himalayan Thar. The trail goes gradually down up to Kayangjuma village. The path eventually reaches Sansa, which is the major trail junction to Gokyo valley and Everest Base Camp. The track then follows through the pine forests and after we cross the prayer-flag festooned bridge over Dudh Koshi River we reach Phunki Thenga, a small settlement with a couple of teahouses. Today we are having lunch at Phunki Thenga, we then have a tough little climb that goes steeply up through the pine forests until we reach Tengboche. Tengboche is a great place for close-up views of Ama-Dablam, Nuptse, and Everest and it has the biggest Buddhist monastery in the Khumbu region. Walking along rhododendron forests for about an hour we reach Deboche. Overnight in Deboche at Hotel Rivendell.
Day 07 Deboche to Dingboche
Hiking: 4-5 hrs
Altitude: 4,360m/14,305ft
Accommodation: Hotel/Tea House
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
As like previous days we start our trek after breakfast. Today we pass through several chortens, mani walls and small villages. While on the journey, we enjoy lunch with fantastic close-up views of Ama-Dablam. From here onwards the walk is fairly moderate as we enter the Imja Valley. The valley ahead will begin to open up as we approach the confluence of the Lobuche River. Then after the confluence, we descend into the river and begin the last and steepest climb of the day up to Dingboche. Upon arrival in Dingboche, we enjoy the beautiful array of fields enclosed by stone walls to protect the barley, buckwheat and potatoes from the cold winds and grazing animals. Overnight in Dingboche at a local lodge.
Day 08 Acclimatization day at Dingboche
Altitude: 4,360m/14,305ft
Accommodation: Hotel/Tea House
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
This day is scheduled for our another ‘acclimatization’ day for this trek. Today, we stay active and moving during this rest day instead of being idle sleeping at the room. We spend the day taking a day’s hike or relaxing and exploring Dingboche Village itself. Our guides will take us to the surrounding Chhukung and Imja valleys which are connected with the most interesting Island Peak, the high passes of Amphu Laptse and Makalu Barun National park. If you are interested, you may hike to the Chhukung Ri(5000m Approx) for the panorama of the valley or explore the Dingboche itself with its typical local peoples and their lifestyles. Overnight in Dingboche at a local lodge.
Day 09 Dingboche - Duglha
Hiking: 3-4 hrs
Altitude: 4,600m/15,093ft
Accommodation: Hotel/Tea House
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Today, we start the day with a climb to Duglha through the Khumbu Khola valley. The trek is awarding us with the awesome views of mountains. As we come to a yak herder’s place called Dusa, the valley begins to narrow and we continue through Phulung Karpo, the camp sites during first successful Everest Expedition in 1953. As we continue our trek the majestic view of Mt. Pumori (7138 m/ 23418 ft) comes into view. After crossing a small wooden bridge, we ascend to Dugla. We can see the tip of Nuptse from this juncture as well as Cholatse, Thamserku, and several other magnificent peaks. Spending a night in Duglha is ideal for acclimatization. Overnight in Duglha at a local guest house.
Day 10 Duglha - Lobuche
Hiking: 2-3 hrs
Altitude: 4,940m/16,208ft
Accommodation: Hotel/Tea House
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
From Duglha we trek enjoing the dramatic mountains views. At the top of the ridge, we will find an array of stones with prayer flags used as memorials 10-time Everest submitter Babu Chiri Sherpa (mountain guide from Nepal) and Scott Fischer (American mountaineer) who die on a mission to climb Everest. As the trail drops to the Khumbu Glacier moraine, we find ourselves right in front of several great peaks – Khumbutse, Lingtren, Pumori and Mahalangur Himal. We are now in Lobuche. Overnight in Lobuche at a local lodge.
Day 11 Lobuche to Gorak Shep, visit Everest Base Camp
Hiking: 6-7 hrs
Altitude: 5,364m/17,599ft
Accommodation: Hotel/Tea House
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Today we start our walk to Gorak Shep goes ahead through the lateral moraine of the Khumbu Glacier. We pass though the pyramid sign post. Ahead on the trail, we see the crest of the north ridge of Everest along with Mt. Pumori, Mahalangur, Lingtern, Khumbutse, and Nuptse. As we reach Gorak Shep, we will be surrounded by snow-capped mountains looming all around us including the top of the world – Mount Everest. After lunch and rest, we take the trail to Everest Base Camp. As we reach Everest Base Camp we cannot help appreciating the Everest climbers that take the hazardous route through the Khumbu icefall. Mountaineers’ tents stand out in bright colors against all the dull gray surroundings (especially in the spring). Nuptse, Khumbuste and Pumori are the mountains we can view from base camp. Everest actually is not visible from this juncture. By now we have met the ultimate objective of our trip.
However, the sunset view from Kala Patthar is more admirable than the sunrise view, so it is recommended that we visit Kala Patthar today during sunset. As the setting sun’s rays strike the snow-capped mountains, the resulting scenery is incredible. For those trekkers who wish to continue to Kala Patthar, Our guides and Sherpas help you to hike the Kala Patthar for an amazing sunset view today rather than next morning. Overnight in Gorak Shep at a local lodge.
Day 12 Gorak Shep - Kala Patthar - Pheriche
Hiking: 8-9 hrs
Altitude: 5,545m/18,193ft
Accommodation: Hotel/Tea House
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Today is the climax of our trip. We start early to catch the dramatic views from Kala Patthar witnessing the first light of day shining on Mt. Everest. However, we need to get prepared for an early morning, dark and cold temperature (-10 to -15 C) departure beforehand. Familiar peaks such as Lingtren, Khumbutse, Changtse tower to the east even as Everest begins to reveal itself emerging between the west shoulder crest and Nuptse. During the ascent to Kala Patthar we can pause to catch our breath at several outstanding view points to snap pictures. From Kala Patthar we can see the unbelievable Himalayan Panorama, wandering from one mighty massif to another. We take as many pictures as we possibly can with our camera so they can last a lifetime. On returning to Gorak Shep, we have breakfast. Upon returning back to Gorak Shep, the group will have lunch together and afternoon we descend down to Pheriche for a good night rest. Overnight at a local lodge.
Day 13 Pheriche-Pangboche-Tengboche-Namche Bazzar
Hiking: 6-7 hrs
Altitude: 3,438m/11,280ft
Accommodation: Hotel (Yeti Mountain Home)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Today we trek down through the rhododendron and juniper forest. If it is spring, pink and red rhododendron flowers blooming our surroundings. After crossing the prayer-flag festooned bridge over the Dudh Koshi River, the trail then follows the Dudh Koshi gorge descending rapidly through the pine forests. The path eventually reaches Sansa which is the major trail junction in the region. We appreciate the gorgeous Ama Dablam, Thamserku and Nuptse with every step of the way. The trail to Namche Bazaar clings to the steeply wooded slope beyond Kyangjuma, winding through several bends. Upon passing a chorten, we reach at Namche Bazaar. On reaching our hotel, we take a nice hot shower and have a very relaxed sleep in our room in Namche Bazaar. Overnight in Namche Bazaar at Yeti Mountain Home or similar hotel.
Day 14 Namche Bazaar - Lukla
Hiking: 6 hrs
Altitude: 2,800m/9,187ft
Accommodation: Hotel (Yeti Mountain Home)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
The trail descends steeply downward so we need to walk slowly at the rocky terrain. Today onwards we start to get warmed up by the light breeze. Any remaining sore throats and colds will be gone by today as we pass through the charming mountain air. Although we are travelling the same route down, we have completely different views. We snap a mixture of open plains, rhododendron and pine forests, and in the distance, snow-covered peaks. We walk through the Sherpa villages’ noticing an impressive faith in Buddhism and a culture of prayer stones and flags. Upon arrival in Lukla, we stretch those sore legs and recall the experiences of the last couple of weeks. We experience the culmination of a fantastic trek on a happy note with everyone back safe and sound with smiles on our faces! Overnight in Lukla at Yeti Mountain Home or similar Lodge.
Day 15 Fly Lukla to Kathmandu
Flight: 40 min
Altitude: 1,350m/4,429ft
Accommodation: Hotel in Kathmandu
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Today, we fly back to Kathmandu after our long mountain journey. The early morning flight drops us in Kathmandu. We can rest and relax throughout the day at our hotel. If we get interested to take some gifts home from Nepal for families, friends and relatives, we can visit to some nearby shops in Thamel for authentic Nepalese goods. To celebrate the successful completion of our journey, we will have a farewell dinner in the evening. Overnight in Kathmandu.
Day 16 Final Departure from Kathmandu
Meals: Breakfast
Today the journey comes to an end! There is nothing to do. If we have more time we can do some shopping or sightseeing. Our representative will drop you off at the airport approximately 3 hours before our scheduled flight. On our way to home we will have plenty of time to plan our next adventure trip in the wonderful country of Nepal.
What's Included?
- All ground transportation in Kathmandu by private vehicle as per itinerary
- 03 Nights twin sharing 5-star Deluxe accommodation in Kathmandu on BB plan
- Welcome and farewell dinner at one of the typical Nepalese restaurant
- Day guided tour of Kathmandu Valley with English speaking tour guide
- All sightseeing entrance and monument fees
- Everest Trekking Permit (Known as Sagarmatha National Park), Khumbu rural municipality Permit
- Kathmandu - Lukla - Kathmandu flight, airport tax and transfer
- 12 Nights / 13 Days Everest Base Camp Luxury Lodge Trek on full board plan
- Trekking accommodation at Luxury Lodges & clean Mt. Lodges
- One Advanced Adventures Trekking Leader (Experienced, English Speaking, Gov. Licensed, first aid and eco trained), their entire expenses, equipment and insurance
- One trek sherpa porter for every two trekkers for carrying their trek luggage’s
- AA Trek Duffle Bag, Trekking Map, Adventure Certificate
- Down Jacket and Sleeping Bags while on trekking (To be returned after the trek)
- Group medicine Kit Box (First Aid Medicine)
- All the Gov. and Local taxes as per applicable
What's Not Included ?
- Nepal Visa Fee (US$- 50 for 30 days)
- International flight in/out Nepal
- Your meals at Kathmandu (Except provided welcome/Farewell dinner and breakfast)
- Cost of beverages (Such as mineral water, beer etc.), Battery recharge, Phone Calls, WIFI use, extra porter etc.
- Travel Insurance (Must include Medical expenses, Helicopter evacuation and Trip Cancellation)
- Personal nature expenses
- Tips to Guide, Assistance Guide/s and Sherpa Porters
- Any extending trips
The given cost is per person and excludes international flights. Below are the departure dates available for online booking. If the given date is not favorable, please contact us, and we will happily customize your trip on dates more appropriate for you.
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Lukla Flight Information
Flying to Lukla (Tenzing-Hillary Airport) has its own challenges and the chief among them is the weather. Lukla is surrounded by the peaks, the weather here is unpredictable and changes frequently. Flights operate only when the weather is stable and clear visibility. The chances of your Lukla flight getting canceled cannot be ruled out. If this happens, your EBC Trek may get extended by a day or two. So, we recommend you to keep buffer days so that you may not miss your international flight.
If there is a long delay due to bad weather for Lukla flight, it is better to use helicopter flight. We will secure a space for you on a helicopter flight but the cost for the helicopter flight is not included in the trip price so, you have to pay separately for the flight.
Due to overcrowding at the Kathmandu airport during the high season (Spring- March, April, May & Autumn - October, November), flights to and from Lukla now operate from Manthali Airport in Ramechhap. The airport lies 132km (4hrs drive) from Kathmandu.
Best Time to Travel
We do have two best seasons to attempt this trek to Everest Base Camp. As this trip is a big trip for you, we always suggest you come at the right time of the year as far as possible.
Spring: (March, April, May) - Best warmest time to trek. Rhododendron flowers in bloom- excellent trails and clear skies, best visibility. Good Temperature, warmest weather of the year.
Autumn: (Mid-September, October, November and Mid-December) - Excellent trails, clear blue skies, best visibility. Best Time to Trek
Winter: (Mid December, January, and February) are also good, but it’s obviously colder. You have to be prepared for this. It is up to you to plan this trek at this cold time or not.
Summer: Monsoon, so rain and visibility can be a big issue (From Mid-June, July, and August). We do not suggest you this time for the trek.
You can opt for a monsoon or winter trek if you want to avoid the crowds. You can enjoy some off-season discounts at teahouses which remain mostly empty during these times. But you should be ready to face some discomforts (rain, snow, and extreme cold) if you take to the trail at these times. The flights also get frequently canceled.
Altitude Sickness & Acclimatization Information
Altitude is related to air pressure. In fact, as altitude rises, air pressure drops. The human body reacts to high altitudes. Decreased air pressure means that less oxygen is available for breathing. One normal effect of altitude is shortness of breath, since the lungs have to work harder to deliver oxygen to the bloodstream.
Remember, you will be trekking to the world’s highest trekking destination, which lies well above 5000 meters beyond sea level. To let your body, get used to the thin air, you need to walk slowly keep your body hydrated. If you try to walk fast to reach your destination in less time, more chances to may suffer from AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness).
The symptoms of AMS is like dizziness, headache, nausea, shortness of breath, fatigue, etc., are seen at elevations above 3000 meters. Usually, these symptoms occur once you reach Namche.
Acetazolamide is used to prevent and reduce the symptoms of altitude sickness and a good night’s rest may work for mild cases. Drinking plenty of fluids (water, tea, soup, etc.) and keeping your body hydrated will also help keep the sickness away. One should take the necessary precautions to ensure that the condition does not worsen. But if the symptoms worsen, one may have to return to a lower elevation and get medical help.
There are few clinics in during your trek period which offer basic care for minor sicknesses. In the worst-case scenario, an air evacuation will be arranged, where the patient will be flown to Kathmandu to receive medical treatment. AMS, if untreated or ignored, can take your life.
On a high-altitude trek like the trek to EBC, acclimatization is very important. Your body needs time to get used to thin air which can be done by resting at a lower altitude before reaching a higher elevation level. Our itinerary provides you two days for acclimatization. During your trek, you will be spending extra days at Namche (3440m) and Dingboche (4410m) to acclimatize successfully before trekking further.
Drinking-Water Information
During your trek, it is important to keep your body hydrated if in case you are dehydrate also causes altitude mountain sickness. So, you should drink at least 3-4 liters of fluids daily.
We highly recommend you to carry a re-usable water bottle with you, one that can hold hot water. You can use water purification tablets or an inbuilt filtration system to treat the water. While the water in the mountains tends to be pure and without impurities, it’s better not to take chances and filter or treat the water before drinking.
If you use chlorine or iodine tablets to treat the water may alter its taste so, you can add flavored electrolyte powder (available at pharmacies in Kathmandu) to mask the bitter taste. Adding electrolyte to your drinking water may also be beneficial as the minerals (sodium, potassium, magnesium, etc.) you lose while walking gets replenished.
If you want to use boiled water, teahouses offer at an additional cost. It can cost anywhere between US$ 1to US$ 4. The price increases gradually as you climb higher. You pay the highest for water at Gorak Shep, is around US$ 4. While cold water is provided free of charge, it is not advisable to drink untreated tap water.
Phone & Internet Connectivity on Everest Base Camp Trek
You are in the world’s highest trekking trail but internet connection (though erratic and irregular at some places) is available in the Everest Region. You can connect with your families and friends while trekking, post updates, and upload pictures on social media. Wi-fi is available at all teahouses up to Gorak Shep. But most of the teahouses will charge you extra for using their Wi-Fi.
It will be cheaper and easier to get sim card in Kathmandu and purchase internet data that could last you for your entire trip. Ncell (a private telecom company) sim card is advisable to use for this trek. The company offers 3G connectivity up to Everest Base Camp (5364m).
Packing Checklist for Everest Base Camp Trek
Here is a checklist of the essential items that you should not forget to bring with you during your EBC Trek:
- A water repellent pair of trekking boots with good ankle support
- Rucksack or daypack (30 liters) with a waterproof cover
- Trekking pants and waterproof trousers
- T-shirts or shirts
- Down jacket
- Wind/ waterproof light jacket
- Fleece jumper or jacket
- Inner Thermal (top and trouser)
- 4-6 pair of socks and underwear
- Sunglasses, sun hat, woolen cap, or balaclava
- Inner and outer gloves
- Headlamp, power bank, and extra batteries
- Sun protection cream, wet wipes, and hand sanitizer
- Towel, sandal, toiletries
- Water bottle and water purification tablets
- Sleeping bag and sleeping bag liner
Most of the trekking equipment are available in Kathmandu. You can keep your baggage light by only packing the essential items and buying the rest in Kathmandu. Shops in Thamel offer branded as well locally made gear and equipment.
Guide(S) & Staff Arrangements
You are going for the highest trekking trail in the world so, having an experienced local guide accompanying you will enrich your trip in so many ways. Trekking with a person who has in-depth knowledge of the mountain will also keep you safe and secure. Our guides have experience of more than 10 years and have a vast knowledge of the area you are visiting. Our guides have completed the trekking guide course and have all the required government license to work as mountain trekking guides. They can communicate in English and have received wilderness first aid and crisis management training.
Our trek leader will lead the trek and for every 5 trekkers, there will be an assistant trek guide assisting them personally. One porter will carry the luggage of 2 clients. Ensure that your luggage does not exceed 15 kg, as the porter can only carry a weight of 30 kg.
All our Guides and Porters are provided with weather-appropriate gear and clothing to battle the harsh weather in the mountains. Before the start of a trek, we ensure that our mountain guides are fully insured. They are given fair wages and treated with respect.
Trip Safety information
Our Everest Base Camp Trek itinerary has been designed to ensure the safety of our clients by following all safety protocols during the trip. To prevent AMS, the required number of rest days has been added to the itinerary. Our guides always carry a first-aid medication kit and pulse oximeter (to measure the oxygen level in your blood) with them. The guides assigned to you have more than 10 years of experience and know what steps to take during an emergency. If a client shows symptoms of AMS and needs to descend to a lower elevation, an assistant guide will escort him/her and follow the safety protocol. He will closely monitor the client’s condition and take the required steps needed for the client's well-being.
If the client feels alright after a night’s rest, the guide will escort the him/her back to join the group. But if the condition worsens, the client will be escorted down to Lukla or get airlifted by helicopter to Kathmandu for further medical aid.
Entry Permits & Requirements
We will arrange permits for this Everest Base Camp trek. The permits are 1) Sagarmatha National Park Entry Permit, and 2) Khumbu Rural Municipality Entrance Permit. Unlike other treks in the Himalaya, you won’t be needing a TIMS (Tourist Information Management System) card for this trek.
Travel Insurance & Vaccination
You must obtain personal travel insurance to join us for this Everest Base Camp Trek. You must be having a travel insurance which must cover helicopter evacuation, trip cancellation and medical expenses. And it is suggested that you buy your insurance policy from your homeland country before traveling as it is difficult buying local travel insurance policy for foreigners in Nepal. It would be advantageous for you also to choose a company that offers insurance cover on domestic and international flight cancellations and lost or stolen baggage
Vaccination is required to plan to your trip to Nepal but it is not a must to have thing to come, but highly suggested. Your doctor will have the information of vaccination you would require to the country you will be traveling.
Hepatitis A, Japanese Encephalitis, Polio, Rabies, Tetanus, Typhoid and Malaria etc. are the recommended vaccination for traveling to Nepal.
Trip Overview
Whether you’re planning a romantic escape, the adventure of a lifetime or a memorable celebration with the family and friends, our Everest Base Camp Luxury Lodge Trek is the ideal itinerary taking travelers out of their comfort zones, in comfort. Trekking to the Everest Base Camp in the comfort of luxury lodges and the finest teahouses to have the most pleasant experience. The Luxury trek to Everest Base Camp provides an unparalleled opportunity to trek in the Himalayas. Another remarkable feature of the trip is the opportunity to stay at the finest local luxury lodges and experience the typical Himalayan lifestyle. Enjoy the magnificent scenery of the Himalayan range near the Khumbu region with four of the world’s tallest peaks of Mt. Everest, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Makalu, and Cho Oyu rising above everything in view. Besides trekking, you have opportunity to take a glimpse into the life of Sherpa People, Culture and variety of Himalayan flora and fauna and to explore the highest Buddhist monasteries in the world.
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Day 01 Arrival day in Kathmandu
Altitude: 1,350m/4,429ft
Accommodation: Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu
Meals: Welcome Dinner
Upon your arrival in the Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu, we will pick you up from airport and drop you off at our hotel. In the evening, there will be a welcome dinner hosted by Advanced Adventures Nepal. Today, you will be served Nepalese cuisine which will introduce you to the country’s food culture. Overnight in Kathmandu.
Day 02 Kathmandu: Sightseeing and Trek Preparation
Altitude: 1,350m/4,429ft
Accommodation: Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu
Meals: Breakfast
Today after breakfast we start a guided tour of the most historical and spiritual attractions in Kathmandu Valley. We visit the historic Kathmandu Durbar Square, the sacred Hindu temple of PashupatiNath(crimatory at the river bank), the famous Swyambhunath (Monkey Temple) and the Buddhist shrine (BouddhaNath) which is one of the largest stupas in the world. After sightseeing tour, there will be guide introduction and a pre-trip discussion regarding your trek and ask questions you may have any for your upcoming adventure. Overnight in Kathmandu.
Day 03 Kathmandu - Lukla - Phakding
Flight: 40 min Hiking: 3-4 hrs
Altitude: 2,800m/9,187ft
Accommodation: Hotel (Yeti Mountain Home)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Today you will be escorted to the domestic airport for an early morning flight to Lukla (2,800m/9,186ft), from where our trek begins. After the breathtaking views of green Valleies, Villages and white mountains, we reach the Tenzing-Hillary Airport at Lukla. Upon arrival at Lukla, we meet our other crew members and after some arrangements, we start our trek to Phakding. Today we have a short hike because of acclimatization point of view. Overnight in Phakding at Yeti Mountain Home or similar hotel.
Day 04 Phakding - Namche Bazaar
Hiking: 5-6 hrs
Altitude: 3,438m/11,280ft
Accommodation: Hotel (Yeti Mountain Home)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
After breakfast we start our walking through a beautiful pine forest, the track leads us along the Dudh Koshi River through many suspension bridges, one of which is the famous Hillary Suspension Bridge. We continue our walking through the villages of Benkar, Chumoa and Monjo. Our permits are checked at the check post at Monjo and we entered to Sagarmatha National Park. We pass through the last village of Jorsale before reaching Namche Bazaar. The trail climbs through the forests and bridges until we reach the confluence of the Dudh Koshi and Bhote Koshi rivers. After a final steep ascent of about two hours we get our first sight of Mt. Everest peering over the Lhotse-Nuptse ridge. We still need to hike around two hours to reach Namche Bazaar. Namche Bazer is a gateway to Mt. Everest and main trading centre of this region. We stay overnight in Namche Bazaar at Yeti Mountain Home or similar hotel.
Day 05 Namche Bazaar Acclimatization Day
Altitude: 3,438m/11,280ft
Accommodation: Hotel (Yeti Mountain Home)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
This day is scheduled for our first ‘acclimatization’ day for this trek. Today, we stay active and moving during this rest day instead of being idle sleeping at the room. We spend the day taking a day’s hike or relaxing and exploring Namche Bazaar itself. Namche Bazzar is the main centre of the Khumbu region and has ATMs, Internet cafes, shops, restaurants, a bakery and a colorful market each Friday evening and Saturday. Our guides will take us to the Tourist Visitor Center near the headquarters of the Sagarmatha National Park where we can observe an assortment of things related to the first Everest ascenders, Sherpa culture and learn about the various plant and animal life of the Everest region. We further climb up to the famous airstrip at Syangboche and the Everest View Hotel, a Japanese scheme to build a deluxe hotel with great views of the highest mountains on Earth. The Khumjung valley, surrounded by the snowy peaks of Kongde and Thamserku and the sacred peak Khumbila, hosts a well known monastery that houses a yeti scalp. We also visit the Hillary School which is at the same site. After having lunch and spending some time in Khumjung, we walk back down to Namche Bazzar. Overnight in Namche Bazaar at Yeti Mountain Home or a similar hotel.
Day 06 Namche Bazaar to Deboche
Hiking: 5-6 hrs
Altitude: 3,820m/12,533ft
Accommodation: Hotel/Tea House
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Today after breakfast, we start our trek enjoying a superb view of Mt. Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam and a close-up view of Thamserku. We follow the gradual trail with few ups and downs overlooking a magnificent view of the great Himalaya. Along the way, we can spot wild lives like pheasant, musk deer, or a herd of Himalayan Thar. The trail goes gradually down up to Kayangjuma village. The path eventually reaches Sansa, which is the major trail junction to Gokyo valley and Everest Base Camp. The track then follows through the pine forests and after we cross the prayer-flag festooned bridge over Dudh Koshi River we reach Phunki Thenga, a small settlement with a couple of teahouses. Today we are having lunch at Phunki Thenga, we then have a tough little climb that goes steeply up through the pine forests until we reach Tengboche. Tengboche is a great place for close-up views of Ama-Dablam, Nuptse, and Everest and it has the biggest Buddhist monastery in the Khumbu region. Walking along rhododendron forests for about an hour we reach Deboche. Overnight in Deboche at Hotel Rivendell.
Day 07 Deboche to Dingboche
Hiking: 4-5 hrs
Altitude: 4,360m/14,305ft
Accommodation: Hotel/Tea House
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
As like previous days we start our trek after breakfast. Today we pass through several chortens, mani walls and small villages. While on the journey, we enjoy lunch with fantastic close-up views of Ama-Dablam. From here onwards the walk is fairly moderate as we enter the Imja Valley. The valley ahead will begin to open up as we approach the confluence of the Lobuche River. Then after the confluence, we descend into the river and begin the last and steepest climb of the day up to Dingboche. Upon arrival in Dingboche, we enjoy the beautiful array of fields enclosed by stone walls to protect the barley, buckwheat and potatoes from the cold winds and grazing animals. Overnight in Dingboche at a local lodge.
Day 08 Acclimatization day at Dingboche
Altitude: 4,360m/14,305ft
Accommodation: Hotel/Tea House
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
This day is scheduled for our another ‘acclimatization’ day for this trek. Today, we stay active and moving during this rest day instead of being idle sleeping at the room. We spend the day taking a day’s hike or relaxing and exploring Dingboche Village itself. Our guides will take us to the surrounding Chhukung and Imja valleys which are connected with the most interesting Island Peak, the high passes of Amphu Laptse and Makalu Barun National park. If you are interested, you may hike to the Chhukung Ri(5000m Approx) for the panorama of the valley or explore the Dingboche itself with its typical local peoples and their lifestyles. Overnight in Dingboche at a local lodge.
Day 09 Dingboche - Duglha
Hiking: 3-4 hrs
Altitude: 4,600m/15,093ft
Accommodation: Hotel/Tea House
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Today, we start the day with a climb to Duglha through the Khumbu Khola valley. The trek is awarding us with the awesome views of mountains. As we come to a yak herder’s place called Dusa, the valley begins to narrow and we continue through Phulung Karpo, the camp sites during first successful Everest Expedition in 1953. As we continue our trek the majestic view of Mt. Pumori (7138 m/ 23418 ft) comes into view. After crossing a small wooden bridge, we ascend to Dugla. We can see the tip of Nuptse from this juncture as well as Cholatse, Thamserku, and several other magnificent peaks. Spending a night in Duglha is ideal for acclimatization. Overnight in Duglha at a local guest house.
Day 10 Duglha - Lobuche
Hiking: 2-3 hrs
Altitude: 4,940m/16,208ft
Accommodation: Hotel/Tea House
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
From Duglha we trek enjoing the dramatic mountains views. At the top of the ridge, we will find an array of stones with prayer flags used as memorials 10-time Everest submitter Babu Chiri Sherpa (mountain guide from Nepal) and Scott Fischer (American mountaineer) who die on a mission to climb Everest. As the trail drops to the Khumbu Glacier moraine, we find ourselves right in front of several great peaks – Khumbutse, Lingtren, Pumori and Mahalangur Himal. We are now in Lobuche. Overnight in Lobuche at a local lodge.
Day 11 Lobuche to Gorak Shep, visit Everest Base Camp
Hiking: 6-7 hrs
Altitude: 5,364m/17,599ft
Accommodation: Hotel/Tea House
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Today we start our walk to Gorak Shep goes ahead through the lateral moraine of the Khumbu Glacier. We pass though the pyramid sign post. Ahead on the trail, we see the crest of the north ridge of Everest along with Mt. Pumori, Mahalangur, Lingtern, Khumbutse, and Nuptse. As we reach Gorak Shep, we will be surrounded by snow-capped mountains looming all around us including the top of the world – Mount Everest. After lunch and rest, we take the trail to Everest Base Camp. As we reach Everest Base Camp we cannot help appreciating the Everest climbers that take the hazardous route through the Khumbu icefall. Mountaineers’ tents stand out in bright colors against all the dull gray surroundings (especially in the spring). Nuptse, Khumbuste and Pumori are the mountains we can view from base camp. Everest actually is not visible from this juncture. By now we have met the ultimate objective of our trip.
However, the sunset view from Kala Patthar is more admirable than the sunrise view, so it is recommended that we visit Kala Patthar today during sunset. As the setting sun’s rays strike the snow-capped mountains, the resulting scenery is incredible. For those trekkers who wish to continue to Kala Patthar, Our guides and Sherpas help you to hike the Kala Patthar for an amazing sunset view today rather than next morning. Overnight in Gorak Shep at a local lodge.
Day 12 Gorak Shep - Kala Patthar - Pheriche
Hiking: 8-9 hrs
Altitude: 5,545m/18,193ft
Accommodation: Hotel/Tea House
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Today is the climax of our trip. We start early to catch the dramatic views from Kala Patthar witnessing the first light of day shining on Mt. Everest. However, we need to get prepared for an early morning, dark and cold temperature (-10 to -15 C) departure beforehand. Familiar peaks such as Lingtren, Khumbutse, Changtse tower to the east even as Everest begins to reveal itself emerging between the west shoulder crest and Nuptse. During the ascent to Kala Patthar we can pause to catch our breath at several outstanding view points to snap pictures. From Kala Patthar we can see the unbelievable Himalayan Panorama, wandering from one mighty massif to another. We take as many pictures as we possibly can with our camera so they can last a lifetime. On returning to Gorak Shep, we have breakfast. Upon returning back to Gorak Shep, the group will have lunch together and afternoon we descend down to Pheriche for a good night rest. Overnight at a local lodge.
Day 13 Pheriche-Pangboche-Tengboche-Namche Bazzar
Hiking: 6-7 hrs
Altitude: 3,438m/11,280ft
Accommodation: Hotel (Yeti Mountain Home)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Today we trek down through the rhododendron and juniper forest. If it is spring, pink and red rhododendron flowers blooming our surroundings. After crossing the prayer-flag festooned bridge over the Dudh Koshi River, the trail then follows the Dudh Koshi gorge descending rapidly through the pine forests. The path eventually reaches Sansa which is the major trail junction in the region. We appreciate the gorgeous Ama Dablam, Thamserku and Nuptse with every step of the way. The trail to Namche Bazaar clings to the steeply wooded slope beyond Kyangjuma, winding through several bends. Upon passing a chorten, we reach at Namche Bazaar. On reaching our hotel, we take a nice hot shower and have a very relaxed sleep in our room in Namche Bazaar. Overnight in Namche Bazaar at Yeti Mountain Home or similar hotel.
Day 14 Namche Bazaar - Lukla
Hiking: 6 hrs
Altitude: 2,800m/9,187ft
Accommodation: Hotel (Yeti Mountain Home)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
The trail descends steeply downward so we need to walk slowly at the rocky terrain. Today onwards we start to get warmed up by the light breeze. Any remaining sore throats and colds will be gone by today as we pass through the charming mountain air. Although we are travelling the same route down, we have completely different views. We snap a mixture of open plains, rhododendron and pine forests, and in the distance, snow-covered peaks. We walk through the Sherpa villages’ noticing an impressive faith in Buddhism and a culture of prayer stones and flags. Upon arrival in Lukla, we stretch those sore legs and recall the experiences of the last couple of weeks. We experience the culmination of a fantastic trek on a happy note with everyone back safe and sound with smiles on our faces! Overnight in Lukla at Yeti Mountain Home or similar Lodge.
Day 15 Fly Lukla to Kathmandu
Flight: 40 min
Altitude: 1,350m/4,429ft
Accommodation: Hotel in Kathmandu
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Today, we fly back to Kathmandu after our long mountain journey. The early morning flight drops us in Kathmandu. We can rest and relax throughout the day at our hotel. If we get interested to take some gifts home from Nepal for families, friends and relatives, we can visit to some nearby shops in Thamel for authentic Nepalese goods. To celebrate the successful completion of our journey, we will have a farewell dinner in the evening. Overnight in Kathmandu.
Day 16 Final Departure from Kathmandu
Meals: Breakfast
Today the journey comes to an end! There is nothing to do. If we have more time we can do some shopping or sightseeing. Our representative will drop you off at the airport approximately 3 hours before our scheduled flight. On our way to home we will have plenty of time to plan our next adventure trip in the wonderful country of Nepal.
What's Included?
- All ground transportation in Kathmandu by private vehicle as per itinerary
- 03 Nights twin sharing 5-star Deluxe accommodation in Kathmandu on BB plan
- Welcome and farewell dinner at one of the typical Nepalese restaurant
- Day guided tour of Kathmandu Valley with English speaking tour guide
- All sightseeing entrance and monument fees
- Everest Trekking Permit (Known as Sagarmatha National Park), Khumbu rural municipality Permit
- Kathmandu - Lukla - Kathmandu flight, airport tax and transfer
- 12 Nights / 13 Days Everest Base Camp Luxury Lodge Trek on full board plan
- Trekking accommodation at Luxury Lodges & clean Mt. Lodges
- One Advanced Adventures Trekking Leader (Experienced, English Speaking, Gov. Licensed, first aid and eco trained), their entire expenses, equipment and insurance
- One trek sherpa porter for every two trekkers for carrying their trek luggage’s
- AA Trek Duffle Bag, Trekking Map, Adventure Certificate
- Down Jacket and Sleeping Bags while on trekking (To be returned after the trek)
- Group medicine Kit Box (First Aid Medicine)
- All the Gov. and Local taxes as per applicable
What's Not Included ?
- Nepal Visa Fee (US$- 50 for 30 days)
- International flight in/out Nepal
- Your meals at Kathmandu (Except provided welcome/Farewell dinner and breakfast)
- Cost of beverages (Such as mineral water, beer etc.), Battery recharge, Phone Calls, WIFI use, extra porter etc.
- Travel Insurance (Must include Medical expenses, Helicopter evacuation and Trip Cancellation)
- Personal nature expenses
- Tips to Guide, Assistance Guide/s and Sherpa Porters
- Any extending trips
Departure Dates And Price
The given cost is per person and excludes international flights. Below are the departure dates available for online booking. If the given date is not favorable, please contact us, and we will happily customize your trip on dates more appropriate for you.
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Useful Information
Lukla Flight Information
Flying to Lukla (Tenzing-Hillary Airport) has its own challenges and the chief among them is the weather. Lukla is surrounded by the peaks, the weather here is unpredictable and changes frequently. Flights operate only when the weather is stable and clear visibility. The chances of your Lukla flight getting canceled cannot be ruled out. If this happens, your EBC Trek may get extended by a day or two. So, we recommend you to keep buffer days so that you may not miss your international flight.
If there is a long delay due to bad weather for Lukla flight, it is better to use helicopter flight. We will secure a space for you on a helicopter flight but the cost for the helicopter flight is not included in the trip price so, you have to pay separately for the flight.
Due to overcrowding at the Kathmandu airport during the high season (Spring- March, April, May & Autumn - October, November), flights to and from Lukla now operate from Manthali Airport in Ramechhap. The airport lies 132km (4hrs drive) from Kathmandu.
Best Time to Travel
We do have two best seasons to attempt this trek to Everest Base Camp. As this trip is a big trip for you, we always suggest you come at the right time of the year as far as possible.
Spring: (March, April, May) - Best warmest time to trek. Rhododendron flowers in bloom- excellent trails and clear skies, best visibility. Good Temperature, warmest weather of the year.
Autumn: (Mid-September, October, November and Mid-December) - Excellent trails, clear blue skies, best visibility. Best Time to Trek
Winter: (Mid December, January, and February) are also good, but it’s obviously colder. You have to be prepared for this. It is up to you to plan this trek at this cold time or not.
Summer: Monsoon, so rain and visibility can be a big issue (From Mid-June, July, and August). We do not suggest you this time for the trek.
You can opt for a monsoon or winter trek if you want to avoid the crowds. You can enjoy some off-season discounts at teahouses which remain mostly empty during these times. But you should be ready to face some discomforts (rain, snow, and extreme cold) if you take to the trail at these times. The flights also get frequently canceled.
Altitude Sickness & Acclimatization Information
Altitude is related to air pressure. In fact, as altitude rises, air pressure drops. The human body reacts to high altitudes. Decreased air pressure means that less oxygen is available for breathing. One normal effect of altitude is shortness of breath, since the lungs have to work harder to deliver oxygen to the bloodstream.
Remember, you will be trekking to the world’s highest trekking destination, which lies well above 5000 meters beyond sea level. To let your body, get used to the thin air, you need to walk slowly keep your body hydrated. If you try to walk fast to reach your destination in less time, more chances to may suffer from AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness).
The symptoms of AMS is like dizziness, headache, nausea, shortness of breath, fatigue, etc., are seen at elevations above 3000 meters. Usually, these symptoms occur once you reach Namche.
Acetazolamide is used to prevent and reduce the symptoms of altitude sickness and a good night’s rest may work for mild cases. Drinking plenty of fluids (water, tea, soup, etc.) and keeping your body hydrated will also help keep the sickness away. One should take the necessary precautions to ensure that the condition does not worsen. But if the symptoms worsen, one may have to return to a lower elevation and get medical help.
There are few clinics in during your trek period which offer basic care for minor sicknesses. In the worst-case scenario, an air evacuation will be arranged, where the patient will be flown to Kathmandu to receive medical treatment. AMS, if untreated or ignored, can take your life.
On a high-altitude trek like the trek to EBC, acclimatization is very important. Your body needs time to get used to thin air which can be done by resting at a lower altitude before reaching a higher elevation level. Our itinerary provides you two days for acclimatization. During your trek, you will be spending extra days at Namche (3440m) and Dingboche (4410m) to acclimatize successfully before trekking further.
Drinking-Water Information
During your trek, it is important to keep your body hydrated if in case you are dehydrate also causes altitude mountain sickness. So, you should drink at least 3-4 liters of fluids daily.
We highly recommend you to carry a re-usable water bottle with you, one that can hold hot water. You can use water purification tablets or an inbuilt filtration system to treat the water. While the water in the mountains tends to be pure and without impurities, it’s better not to take chances and filter or treat the water before drinking.
If you use chlorine or iodine tablets to treat the water may alter its taste so, you can add flavored electrolyte powder (available at pharmacies in Kathmandu) to mask the bitter taste. Adding electrolyte to your drinking water may also be beneficial as the minerals (sodium, potassium, magnesium, etc.) you lose while walking gets replenished.
If you want to use boiled water, teahouses offer at an additional cost. It can cost anywhere between US$ 1to US$ 4. The price increases gradually as you climb higher. You pay the highest for water at Gorak Shep, is around US$ 4. While cold water is provided free of charge, it is not advisable to drink untreated tap water.
Phone & Internet Connectivity on Everest Base Camp Trek
You are in the world’s highest trekking trail but internet connection (though erratic and irregular at some places) is available in the Everest Region. You can connect with your families and friends while trekking, post updates, and upload pictures on social media. Wi-fi is available at all teahouses up to Gorak Shep. But most of the teahouses will charge you extra for using their Wi-Fi.
It will be cheaper and easier to get sim card in Kathmandu and purchase internet data that could last you for your entire trip. Ncell (a private telecom company) sim card is advisable to use for this trek. The company offers 3G connectivity up to Everest Base Camp (5364m).
Packing Checklist for Everest Base Camp Trek
Here is a checklist of the essential items that you should not forget to bring with you during your EBC Trek:
- A water repellent pair of trekking boots with good ankle support
- Rucksack or daypack (30 liters) with a waterproof cover
- Trekking pants and waterproof trousers
- T-shirts or shirts
- Down jacket
- Wind/ waterproof light jacket
- Fleece jumper or jacket
- Inner Thermal (top and trouser)
- 4-6 pair of socks and underwear
- Sunglasses, sun hat, woolen cap, or balaclava
- Inner and outer gloves
- Headlamp, power bank, and extra batteries
- Sun protection cream, wet wipes, and hand sanitizer
- Towel, sandal, toiletries
- Water bottle and water purification tablets
- Sleeping bag and sleeping bag liner
Most of the trekking equipment are available in Kathmandu. You can keep your baggage light by only packing the essential items and buying the rest in Kathmandu. Shops in Thamel offer branded as well locally made gear and equipment.
Guide(S) & Staff Arrangements
You are going for the highest trekking trail in the world so, having an experienced local guide accompanying you will enrich your trip in so many ways. Trekking with a person who has in-depth knowledge of the mountain will also keep you safe and secure. Our guides have experience of more than 10 years and have a vast knowledge of the area you are visiting. Our guides have completed the trekking guide course and have all the required government license to work as mountain trekking guides. They can communicate in English and have received wilderness first aid and crisis management training.
Our trek leader will lead the trek and for every 5 trekkers, there will be an assistant trek guide assisting them personally. One porter will carry the luggage of 2 clients. Ensure that your luggage does not exceed 15 kg, as the porter can only carry a weight of 30 kg.
All our Guides and Porters are provided with weather-appropriate gear and clothing to battle the harsh weather in the mountains. Before the start of a trek, we ensure that our mountain guides are fully insured. They are given fair wages and treated with respect.
Trip Safety information
Our Everest Base Camp Trek itinerary has been designed to ensure the safety of our clients by following all safety protocols during the trip. To prevent AMS, the required number of rest days has been added to the itinerary. Our guides always carry a first-aid medication kit and pulse oximeter (to measure the oxygen level in your blood) with them. The guides assigned to you have more than 10 years of experience and know what steps to take during an emergency. If a client shows symptoms of AMS and needs to descend to a lower elevation, an assistant guide will escort him/her and follow the safety protocol. He will closely monitor the client’s condition and take the required steps needed for the client's well-being.
If the client feels alright after a night’s rest, the guide will escort the him/her back to join the group. But if the condition worsens, the client will be escorted down to Lukla or get airlifted by helicopter to Kathmandu for further medical aid.
Entry Permits & Requirements
We will arrange permits for this Everest Base Camp trek. The permits are 1) Sagarmatha National Park Entry Permit, and 2) Khumbu Rural Municipality Entrance Permit. Unlike other treks in the Himalaya, you won’t be needing a TIMS (Tourist Information Management System) card for this trek.
Travel Insurance & Vaccination
You must obtain personal travel insurance to join us for this Everest Base Camp Trek. You must be having a travel insurance which must cover helicopter evacuation, trip cancellation and medical expenses. And it is suggested that you buy your insurance policy from your homeland country before traveling as it is difficult buying local travel insurance policy for foreigners in Nepal. It would be advantageous for you also to choose a company that offers insurance cover on domestic and international flight cancellations and lost or stolen baggage
Vaccination is required to plan to your trip to Nepal but it is not a must to have thing to come, but highly suggested. Your doctor will have the information of vaccination you would require to the country you will be traveling.
Hepatitis A, Japanese Encephalitis, Polio, Rabies, Tetanus, Typhoid and Malaria etc. are the recommended vaccination for traveling to Nepal.