Everest Base Camp Trek 10 Days is an epic adventure journey that covers all the best highlights of scenic Khumbu and Everest Himalayas. It would be a perfect choice for visitors with limited holiday duration in Everest, but with a keen interest in a trek to the base of Mt. Everest. The 10 days Everest Base Camp Trek is specialized designed for those who have less time for the Nepal trip and mentioned itinerary could be modified according to your own desire and preferences plans. We have specially designed this short adventure for trekkers where the walk takes you to the world's tallest peak and unbelievable beautiful places. Leaving no stone unturned, except the walking days are much longer for some days to cover in just 10 days. It would be the best holiday program to see the thrilling Himalayas and explore the flora and fauna around the Khumbu valley.
During the 10 Days, Everest base camp trek you've need an experienced mountain guide who leads successfully and safely on holiday. Our trekking guide will have long experience in the trekking field. He speaks English and keeps knowledge about mountains, mountain sickness, people, and culture. Generally, he will have a right to choose a guest house to stop overnight and the right to take necessary decisions if the weather is not favorable, if you're physically not in good condition or if there is any potential danger of life or etc.
On the way to the Everest Base Camp trail, there are nice and tiny guest houses in the village on the way to trekking, also known as tea houses. We will accommodate our trekkers in that guest houses. You will your own room (twin sharing) and bathroom are outside. They are safe and people are friendly.
The general understanding in the mountain, you can order the food at the hotel where do you live. We will buy freshly cooked food from the local guest house. They will have a standard menu which is set by the Local Lodge Management Committee. You can choose your meal from the menu.
There is not enough electricity after Tengboche to chare and everywhere paying the charge. You could expect a power cut at some certain time of the day. While you are in the mountain, you will require electricity to charge your battery, mobile, camera or etc. generally they will ask you to pay extra money for charging.
There is bottle water available along the normal trekking trail. Besides that, you can take your own water filter or can buy medicine to purify the normal water. Further, you can buy boil water as well as in trekking
Most of the villages have paying internet facilities. However, you can buy a local telephone SIM card which will help you to buy internet and use it with your smartphone set. You can use it for calling anyone if it requires at the same time.
Around the Everest Region, the local people mostly supply the goods by airplane to use their transport facilities. The price will be negotiable by plane and the local porters. The local people are interested to use the local porter because the plane transportation fee is very expensive than the porter.
You might have to be rescued due to some accident or seriously ill. We can send a rescue Helicopter service immediately to bring you back. The helicopter services are expensive in Nepal. We recommend you to buy insurance which covers search and rescue in need. After your rescue, we can help you with documentation to claim the payment.
Included all ground transportations (Airport Pick up & drop)
2 night hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast
Three times meal during the trek (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner).
Domestic Flight Ticket From Kathmandu to Lukla / Kathmandu.
An experienced, expert, helpful and friendly Guide and Their well-paid Salary, Food, Drinks, Accommodation, Transportation and Insurance
3 cup hot tea during the trek
Everest National Park Permit
Pasang Lhamu Municipality Entrance Fee
Fresh fruit during the trek
Good Accommodation for 9 night during the trek.
An arrangement of Emergency Helicopter service which will be paid by your Travel insurance company.
Medical kit bag.
Farewell dinner after completed the trip
Nepal entry visa fee (you may easily issue the visa upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport – Kathmandu).
Your Travel and rescue insurance.
All the Food in Kathmandu. Also in the case of early return from mountain (due to any reason) than the scheduled Itinerary. ( Except for breakfast & farewell dinner)
Not included personal porter to carry your baggages
All the expenses in mountain over than scheduled itinerary (due to strike, delay or canceled flight
Extra night Hotel in Kathmandu if arrive early or late departure than scheduled Itinerary.
Tips for the guide and porter.
Morning transfer to Kathmandu domestic airport for a short scenic flight to Lukla, on arrival at Lukla, received by our guide and staff. From Lukla head downhill to Dudh Koshi River valley, a lovely walk past several villages then reach at Phakding for overnight, in the comfort of a nice lovely lodge.
The second-day walk is quite long to Namche Bazaar, morning starts on an easy gradual trail above the river and crossing bridge to Monjo. A short distance walks to the entrance of Sagarmatha National Park, and then over a bridge to Jorsalle village for lunch. Afternoon walk on river bed within forest surroundings as climb leads towards the last high bridge. An uphill walk all the way to Namche Bazaar for an overnight stop, after a great exciting day trekking.
From Namche Bazaar adventure continues after a refreshing rest, head further north on a scenic trail. As climb takes you on top of Tengboche and the monastery, one of the most beautiful spots around the Himalayas. Tengboche offers a grandeur panorama of Everest, Ama Dablam with a series of high peaks amidst lovely green woodland. At Tengboche enjoy the view of the monastery's impressive interior with giant idols of Buddha and other famous gurus.
After a scenic time and visiting the spiritual monastery, morning downhill walk on leaving the tall tree lines. As route leads uphill to Pangboche village with close views of stunning Ama Dablam peak. Walk further east to Dingboche, after having lunch at Somare, a beautiful valley of Imjatse where Dingboche is located. At Dingboche for overnight halt with views of Lhotse, Nuptse, Island peaks, and Ama Dablam.
Slowly adventure gets closer towards our final destinations, as morning leads up and then on gradual winding up to Thugla for lunch. From here a short steep climb and then on easy gradual up to Lobuche for an overnight stop before Everest base camp.
Finally, the adventure leads towards our main destination to Everest base camp, the walk follows on a wide valley, and then upon a rocky trail above Khumbu Ice Fall.
As walk heads down to a flat valley at Gorakshep, a small settlement with several lodges, located on route to the base camp and beneath the high hill of Kalapathar. A walk of few hours over a boulder of rocks and glaciated path to Everest base camp, on reaching at base camp stand beneath towering peaks of Nuptse and Lhotse, the views of Everest can be seen only the tip of the summit.
However, a great dramatic spot is enclosed by giant peaks close to massive Khumbu Ice-Fall and glaciers. Accomplishing the major goal and highlighting return back to Gorakshep for overnight stop, before heading downhill to Lukla.
Early morning climb to the top of Kalapathar, the highest point of the adventure, offers a mind-blowing panorama of surrounding giant peaks with Mt. Everest at the nearest distance. After an incredible scenery downhill to Gorakshep for breakfast and continue to walk downhill to Thugla. Where the trail of Dingboche and Pheriche splits, our route leads down to Pheriche windy valley and at the settlement of Pheriche with many nice lodges. From Pheriche after lunch downhill to Pangboche for an overnight halt with a stunning view of Ama Dablam at close distance.
Retrace the journey back to Namche Bazaar, walking up to Tengboche with down to Imjatse River with a short steep climb and then on a nice winding trail to Namche Bazaar for an overnight stop.
The last day walk of the adventure, morning from Namche Bazaar downhill to Dudh Koshi River, with few short ups and down past national park exit gate to Monjo and then towards Phakding village. After a refreshing stop at Phakding few hours walk with the last climb to Lukla, then end our great adventurous walk in the comfort of a nice lodge at Lukla.
Morning from the lodge at Lukla short walk to Tenzing & Hillary Airport, as the plane arrives from Kathmandu, board in on respective airlines. A short swift scenic flight brings you back at Kathmandu, after a memorable experience and adventure on Everest base camp 10 days trekking.
