Everest Base Camp
Tier 2 · International summit

Everest Base Camp

Nepal route

Everest Base Camp
Overview

Everest Base Camp

Nepal

The classic trek to the foot of the world's highest mountain, through Sherpa villages, Sagarmatha National Park and the golden Everest view from Kala Patthar.

Everest Base Camp offers stunning views of Everest and the Himalaya. This trek takes adventurers through lush forests, Sherpa villages and iconic landmarks on the way to the closest you can get to Mt. Everest without climbing it.

Duration
16 days
Max altitude
5,364 m
Difficulty
Moderate
Daily exertion
5–6 hrs trekking
Fitness
Basic fitness
Best season
Mar–May & Aug–Oct
What to expect

Highlights

01

Sagarmatha National Park

An important Himalayan wildlife reserve.

02

Tengboche Monastery

The largest and most important monastery in the region.

03

Himalayan giants

Close-up views of iconic peaks like Lhotse and Nuptse.

04

Kala Patthar

The golden sunrise view of Mt. Everest.

05

Everest Base Camp

At 5,364 m, the closest point to Everest without climbing.

Day by day

Itinerary

tentative

Arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport. Transfer to hotel, meet the team, briefing and gear check.

This itinerary is tentative and can be adjusted to the group's pace, weather and logistics.

Investment

Cost

Per student for school group bookings. Includes flight. Family and individual pricing on request.

Cost includes

  • Pre-departure preparation and all airport transfers
  • 3 nights Kathmandu (Marriott or equivalent, B&B, twin-sharing)
  • Local sightseeing at Kathmandu
  • Sagarmatha National Park permits, TIMS permit and conservation fees
  • Ramechhap–Lukla–Ramechhap domestic flights and group transfer to Manthali
  • Personal equipment transfer (up to 15 kg)
  • Experienced English/Hindi trek leader, assistant guides and porters (2 trekkers : 1 porter)
  • First-aid kit, emergency oxygen and satellite phone
  • Full-board accommodation and food on the trek; daily boiled water

Cost excludes

  • Nepal visa fee
  • Additional accommodation for early arrival / late departure / early return
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Personal expenses (laundry, internet, beverages, shopping)
  • Travel and high-altitude / medical / evacuation insurance
  • Anything not listed under inclusions
Next step

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