Everest Base Camp Short Trek

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Everest Base Camp Short Trek takes us to the backyard of the world famous Sherpas, their faith in Buddhism, Namche Bazaar, the Sagarmatha National Park, the mightiest viewpoint of Kala Patthar and the Everest Base Camp itself. Mount Everest base camp trekking takes us to Tengboche Monastery which is the highest monastery in the Khumbu region of Nepal and come...

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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Embark on a thrilling flight with scenic views from Kathmandu to Lukla
    • Visit the antique Tengboche Monastery at 3,870m / 12,697ft
    • Walk to the foothills of the world’s highest mountain Everest at 5364m / 17599ft
    • Savor the panoramic views of the Himalayas including Everest from Kala Patthar

What's this trip about?

    Everest Base Camp Short Trek takes us to the backyard of the world famous Sherpas, their faith in Buddhism, Namche Bazaar, the Sagarmatha National Park, the mightiest viewpoint of Kala Patthar and the Everest Base Camp itself. Mount Everest base camp trekking takes us to Tengboche Monastery which is the highest monastery in the Khumbu region of Nepal and come close to four of the world’s six tallest peaks: Mt. Everest, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Makalu, and Cho-Oyu. We begin our hike to the Everest base camp with a flight from Kathmandu to Lukla equipped with all necessary permits and trekking gears.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal transport included (including local flights)
Start CityKathmandu, Nepal
End CityKathmandu, Nepal

Travel Themes

  • Hiking & Walking
  • Trekking & Expeditions

Destinations

  • Asia
  • Nepal

Attractions

  • Everest Base Camp
  • Kathmandu
  • Mount Everest

Activities

  • Culture
  • Hiking
  • Historic sightseeing
  • History
  • Mountaineering
  • Nature
  • Trekking

Trip includes

    • Accommodation in Standard Hotels on Twin Sharing Basis
    • Equipment
    • Domestic Flights
    • Local Guide & Support Staffs
    • All Private Ground Transportation Including Airport Transfers
    • Meals in the Mountain
    • Small-Group Adventure
    • Guaranteed Departures
    • Lifetime Deposit
    • No Booking Fee

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Itinerary

Day 01 : Arrival in Kathmandu and trip preparation
Meals : Dinner Upon our arrival in Kathmandu, a representative from Himalayan Glacier will pick us up from the airport and take us to our hotel. In the afternoon, there will be a pre-trip discussion where we can meet our trek leader and other team members. We can use t...
Day 02 : Fly to Lukla, trek to Phakding
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner During the 40-minute flight from Kathmandu to Lukla (9,186ft), we enjoy one of the most beautiful air routes in the world culminating on a hillside surrounded by high mountainous peaks. At Lukla, a gateway destination from where ou...
Day 03 : Phakding to Namche Bazaar
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Walking through a beautiful pine forest, we follow the trail north up the valley of Benkar. Then, we cross Dudh Koshi River and go on passing Chumoa to Monjo, the entrance to Everest National Park. Then crossing a suspension bridge...
Day 04 : Acclimatization Day - Namche Bazaar
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner There are plenty of things to do around Namche Bazaar, and we can spend a day here acclimatizing. Namche Bazzar is the main centre of the Khumbu region and has government offices, ATMs, Internet cafes, shops, restaurants, and a col...
Day 05 : Namche Bazaar to Tengboche
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner This segment of the trek includes the famous descent to the Dudh-Koshi River and the equally famous ascent along the rhododendron forests to Tengboche. While descending to Dudh Kish River, we enjoy the views of mountain tops like M...
Day 06 : Tengboche to Dingboche
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner We descent and trek through forests filled with a variety of lush trees – birch, conifers and rhododendrons. This journey again rewards us with tremendous views of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam. The picturesque trail dips dow...
Day 07 : Dingboche: Acclimatization
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Dingboche is a popular stop for trekkers and climbers headed to Mt. Everest, Ama Dablam or Imja Tse. The village is beautiful with an array of fields enclosed by stone walls to protect barley, buckwheat and potatoes from the cold w...
Day 08 : Dingboche to Lobuche
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner We start the day with a gradual climb to Duglha at the end of the terminal moraine of the Khumbu Glacier. From here, we climb up a steep trail to Chupki Lhara, where we find an array of stones with prayer flags used as memorials to...
Day 09 : Lobuche to Gorak Shep , visit Everest Base Camp
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner We take the trail to Everest Base Camp through the once vast Gorak Shep Lake. Continuing straight ahead, we come across the Indian army mountaineers’ memorials. The path from here can be misleading; hence, it is important that we f...
Day 10 : Gorak Shep to Kala Patthar to Pheriche
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner We prepare for an early morning departure, amid pre-dawn darkness and cold temperatures (-10 to -14 C). Plus, there is always the potential for chilly winds which are quite common. Familiar peaks such as Lingtren, Khumbutse, and Ch...
Day 11 : Pheriche to Namche Bazaar
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner We trek down through the hillside blanketed by rhododendron and juniper trees. After crossing the prayer-flag festooned bridge over the Dudh Koshi River, our trail follows the Dudh Koshi gorge descending rapidly through pine forest...
Day 12 : Namche Bazaar to Lukla
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner The trail descends steeply downward so we need to walk cautiously as our shaky legs continuously battle the rocky terrain. After crossing the suspension bridges over the fast flowing Dudh Koshi and its tributaries, the trail become...
Day 13 : Fly to Kathmandu
Meals : Breakfast & Dinner We catch an early morning flight to Kathmandu after our long mountain journey. After reaching Kathmandu, we can take a rest or do some souvenir shopping. If we want to explore any other areas of Kathmandu, we may do that today. Our guides...
Day 14 : Final departure
Meals : Breakfast Your adventure in Nepal comes to an end today! There is nothing to do but trade emails with your travel companions and organize your photos. A representative from Himalayan Glacier will take you to the airport, approximately 3 hours before your scheduled flight. On your way home you’ll have plenty of time to plan your next adventure in the wonderful country of Nepal.

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Price From $2,099
Price per day$150
Last Updated: 12/17/2021

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Himalayan Glacier Adventure Reviews & Ratings

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Benjamin

Mar 2021

Perfect and worth the price

I was planning for the Everest base camp trek for the past two years. I looked at countless other trekking agencies, but none of them provided me with what I needed....

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David

Jul 2020

Unforgettable Experience

I wanted to tick off Everest Base Camp Trek from my bucket list before my 32th birthday. And I did it just a day before I turned 32. Really thankful to Himalayan Gla...

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Benjamin

Jun 2020

25th year of marriage on EBC

My husband and I planned Everest Base Camp trek for our anniversary. We wanted to mark our 25th year of marriage on the foothills of the world's highest mountain. Of...

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Gary

Mar 2020

Incredible moments up there‚.

It is hard to say anything that hasn't already been said in other glowing reviews about Himalayan Glacier. I completed my Everest trek recently and Himalayan Glacier...

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Gregory

Jan 2020

Better than expected

Himalayan Glacier left no room for disappointments! The whole trek was amazing. Guide, potters, bedrooms, food, everything was better than expected. Thank you HG tea...

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May 2023

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Simon

May 2023

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Dara

Nov 2021

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Wonderful trip to Bhutan

I would like to take a moment to let you know the wonderful job Yeshi Wangdi did as my tour guide for Bhutan. He was very kind, flexible and willing to continually a...

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13 Breakfasts, 13 Lunches & 11 Dinners
Age Requirements
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