“Mesmerizing views and the sky-piercing Himalayas are all set to test human determination and the passion to succeed in a divine environment, conquer your fear and explore nature at its best”
Follow the footsteps of legendary mountaineers Tenzing Norgay and Sir Edmund Hillary in the 12 days of Everest Base Camp Trekking. Explore the world’s most memorable and picturesque walk, which is popular among passionate trekkers around the world for several reasons. Traversing into the landscape with thin air, dense and colorful forests, roaring rivers and gigantic glaciers, majestic ice falls, suspension bridges festooned with prayer flags, culturally rich Sherpa villages, rich biodiversity, flora, and fauna, and vibrant Buddhist heritages takes trekkers to a wonderland.
Join the 12 days Budget Everest Base Camp Trekking to interact with the ever-smiling locals and get an insight into the tradition and culture of the legendary Sherpa people, reach the legendary viewpoint of Kala Patthar for an iconic view of the Himalayas up close and personal, and get blessed from the maroon dress clad monks and nuns in the monasteries of the region.
The Budget 12 Days Everest Base Camp Trekking begins with the scenic flight from Kathmandu to the marvelous hill town of Lukla after the completion of the necessary documentation in the office of Himalayan Scenery and Expedition. With the gentle trekking introduction on the second day after the trek to Phakding, the real trekking in the Everest region begins. We traverse through the rich Sherpa hub of Namche Bazaar, the culturally rich settlements of Tengboche, the highest around the year settlement of Dingboche as well as the higher altitude stoppages of Lobuche, Gorakshep, and Everest Base Camp, and trek back to the initial trekking point of Lukla. The natural, scenic, and biological, as well as cultural diversity and up-close view of the humongous Himalayas, give us a euphoric feeling.
12 Days budget Trekking to the base of Everest demands reasonable fitness and the ability to walk through steep gradients besides an average walk of 5-6 hours per day besides mental endurance. Prepare for the trek with cardiovascular training such as cycling, swimming, hill-climbing, and walking for enjoying the trek to the utmost level. Join hands with Himalayan Scenery Treks and Expedition for professional expertise, a carefully planned itinerary, and the best possible customer service and trekkers’ security. We believe to serve our clients with the best.
Outline Itinerary:
Day1: Pick up from your respective hotel - Fly to Lukla and easy hike to Phakding - 2651m / 8697ft
Day 2: Strenuous hike to Namche Bazaar - 3440m / 11286ft
Day 3: Acclimatization day – Hike to Everest View Hotel (3880m)
Day 4: Trek to Tengboche- 3,860 m / 12664ft
Day 5: Trek to Dingboche - 4,410 m / 14468ft
Day 6: 2nd acclimatization day of the trip, hike to Nagarjuna Hill- 5,100 m
Day 7: Trek to Lobuche - 4,940 m / 16207ft
Day 8: Big day – Hike to Gorekshep and visit Everest Base Camp 5364m / 17598ft
Day 9: Hike to Kalapatthar early morning and descend to Pheriche 4320m /14,173ft
Day 10: Descend to Namche Bazar - 3440 m / 11286 ft
Day 11: Descend to Lukla (2860m / 9,383ft)
Day 12: Fly Back to Kathmandu
How long do you have to walk during the Everest base camp trek?
The total distance you will cover is around 130 km when you complete the round trip to Everest Base Camp. You need to cover all these distances within 12 days on the standard. But you have various options and you can customize your own itinerary if you feel like you will not be able to complete the trek within 12 days.
The 12-day trek includes three days of acclimatization so that you can adjust to the thin air and lack of oxygen at higher altitudes. The hike to Everest base camp is difficult without these acclimatization days as you need to cover a total of 65 km of distance and hike up to an altitude of 5,500 meters.
How difficult is the trek to the Everest Base Camp?
12 Days Everest Expedition up to Kalapathaar is a moderate trekking journey suitable for all age groups. If you don't have previous trekking experience, you don't need to worry, as you can easily hike to the foot of the world's highest peak Mount Everest without any issues. If you can walk about 2 to 4 hours a day and are used to doing long hiking then the trek is going to be easy for you.
Besides strength and athleticism, the most challenging thing during this trek is altitude sickness. Going unprepared would undoubtedly put a significant obstacle in the way of your goal of arriving at your destination and taking in the breathtaking scenery along the route. There is no cure for altitude sickness; the only option is to return home and try again a few days later.
You should be able to walk for 5 to 6 hours each day while carrying a rucksack weighing about 5 kg. As a result, to participate in the Everest base camp trip, you must be in good physical and mental health.
Guide and Porters on Trek
Choosing a trained and licensed guide is the most crucial choice you will make while organizing your trip. You won't experience any unpleasant surprises about the terrain, the weather, or any other facets of the trip if you have an experienced guide.
We provide you with a well-trained and experienced guide and porter for your trek. Our guide will assist you in every possible way to make your trips remarkable and memorable. We provide one porter for 2 trekkers. The porters carry 20 Kg of total luggage (10 Kg from each trekker). We provide one guide for the smaller groups and if the group size surpasses 10 individuals; we will provide an additional guide for your trip.
