In the shadows of the Mt. Everest, the Everest Base Camp trek is a journey most trekkers wish to undertake. Exploring the vast expansion of the Sagarmatha National Park, the trek is indeed a paradise for trekkers. For various reasons, it is the most sought out treks, not just in Nepal but all over the world. With mesmerizing views of the snow-clad peaks and insight into Sherpa lifestyle, the Everest Base Camp trek is a beautiful composition, a trip worth the try!. Lets talk about Cost and Itinerary of Everest base camp trek 2020 and more detail.
Trekking to the foot of the world's tallest mountain undoubtedly instills adventure right from the thought of it. One can only imagine the beauty trekkers can witness on this trip. Out of the numerous perks of this trek, here are some significant highlights:
Flight from Kathmandu to Lukla and Trek to Phakding Your adventure starts with what is considered one of the most thrilling flights on earth. Capture a mesmerizing aerial view of the entire Khumbu region as you head towards the Lukla Airport. Upon your arrival, the trek commences as you start walking towards Phakding. The trail leads the trekkers through forested trails of the Khumbu region. Trek from Phakding Namche Bazaar | 3438 m 11 km 5-6 hrs The next day, you will be heading out to the lively town of Namche Bazaar. You will also pass through the entry point of Sagarmatha National Park. After around 6 hours of trekking, you arrive at Namche Bazaar. Located on a mountainside, it provides incredible views of the Thamserku and Kongde Ri Himal ranges. Namche Bazaar acclimatization | 3438 m It is necessary to spend at least a day at Namche to acclimatize. Acclimatization helps your body to adapt to high altitudes. You can spend the day doing various activities. You can start by exploring Namche Bazaar and visiting nearby villages like Khumjung and Khunde. You can also hike up to the Everest View Hotel, which is one of the highest located hotel in the world at 3,962 meters. Trek from Namche Bazaar Tengboche | 3870 m 10 km 5-6 hrs Your next destination is Tengboche. The trail is filled with rivers, hills, and beautiful scenery of the mountains. Following the Dudh Koshi River, you reach Tengboche within 6 hours. Upon arriving at Tengboche, you can explore the village and also visit the famous Tengboche monastery, the largest monastery in the Khumbu region. Trek from Tengboche to Dingboche | 4360 m 9 km 5-6 hrs The next day, you head out to Dingboche, also known as the Summer Valley. The gradual ascent in altitude takes you higher and higher as the mountains get closer with each step. You cross the Imja River and reach Dingboche, a village surrounded by long walls that were built to protect the farmlands from heavy winds. Dingboche –acclimatization | 4360 m You will spend an additional day at Dingboche for acclimatization. You can explore the summer valley or choose to hike up to Nagarjun, which is located around the edges of the Chhukhung valley. The steep hike leads you to an elevation of 5,100 meters where you get a marvelous panoramic view of the mountains like Lobuche East (6119m), Taboche (6367m), and Ama Dablam (6856m). Trek from Dingboche to Dughla | 4600 m 4 km 3-4 hrs The walk to Dughla is a short one that takes you through the plains of the beautiful Khumbu Khola valley. The trail gets harder as the sandy and rocky path narrows towards you and goes uphill. The landscapes around you will be barren, with only sand and rocks. Dughla is a small village with a few houses and lodges. Trek from Dughla to Lobuche | 4940 m 4 km 2-4 hrs Your next destination is Lobuche. First, you ascend to the memorial, which pays homage to the mountaineers who lost their lives on the Everest expedition. En route, you arrive at the high Khumbu glacier. You can also get a spectacular view of mountains such as Khumbutse, Mahalangur Himal, and Pumo Ri from this glacier. Trek from Lobuche to Gorakshep- EBC - Gorakshep | 5364 m 13 km 6-7 hrs Today is one of the main days of the trek as you will be reaching the Everest Base Camp. It is strictly advised that you maintain a good pace for your safety as you will be traveling at high altitudes. Your main goal today is to make it to the camp and back to Gorakshep. As you reach the Base Camp, a surreal feeling of victory overcomes you as you enjoy splendid views of the Khumbu Icefall along with Khumbutse (6623m) and Lingtren (6749m). After exploring the base camp, you will return to Gorakshep. Trek from Gorakshep to Kala Patthar to Pheriche | 5545 m 16 km 7-8 hrs If you ever imagined viewing Mount Everest like in the most amazing pictures, today is the day you get to enjoy it. You start early in the morning to make it right in time for sunrise at Kalapatthar. From here, the view of the sun rising over the Mt. Everest (8848m) is genuinely mesmerizing. The panoramic views include mountains like Nuptse, Changtse, Lhotse, and Pumo Ri. After spending some time here, you make your way down to Pheriche. Trek from Pheriche to Namche Bazaar | 3440 m 20 km 6-7 hrs You walk back the same trails you came up, leading back to Namche Bazaar. On your way back, you can spend some time exploring the local Sherpa communities and watch how life takes place in the Himalayas. Trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla | 2860 m 19 km 6-7 hrs Your final day of the trek requires a steep descent from Namche to Lukla. You pass by Chortens, mani-stone walls, gompas, and colorful prayer flags. Bid farewell to the Sagarmatha National Park and the lush green forests of Pines and Rhododendrons. Flight from Lukla to Kathmandu Today, you return to Kathmandu as you take off from the thrilling airport of Lukla. Capture the Himalayas one last time and wave them goodbye as you head back to Kathmandu.
The Everest Base Camp trek takes you to some of the highest regions of Nepal. You will be traveling across high altitudes throughout the trip, from 2,840 meters at Lukla to 5,364 meters at the Base Camp. High altitude regions can have unpredictable weather. Here are the four seasons that occur here: Summer/Monsoon Summer/Monsoon occurs together in Nepal, which occurs from June to August. Although there are high chances of precipitation, this season is warmer than the others. The minimum temperature along the highest point around this time will be around 0 degrees. The rain can create difficulties while trekking, including slippery trails, unpleasant atmosphere, and unclear views. Autumn Autumn occurs from September to November. This season experiences moderate temperatures and a slim chance of rainfall; thus, it is the most sought out time for this trek. The temperature and the clear weather makes up for a pleasant atmosphere for trekking. Winter Winter occurs from December to February. Though this season faces the least chances of rainfall, snowfall is still likely. But if you want to capture stunning pictures of snow-covered mountains, this is the time to go for the trek. In cases of heavy snowfall, trekking routes may be closed to ensure the safety of the trekkers. It can be freezing during this season as some areas also experience a temperature drop of -20 degrees. Therefore, winter may just be the hardest time for the EBC trek. Spring Spring occurs as the winter cold settles from March to May. The temperature starts to rise gradually, and the trees gain their lush colors. Again, precipitation drops low, and the weather is clear. The views of the vivid, colorful landscapes enlighten, and sightseeing is perfect at this time. Spring is the second most chosen time for this trek.
The best season to do the EBC trek is considered to be around autumn, and to its close seconds is spring. Since both these seasons have pleasant weather, moderate temperature, and low chances of precipitation, trekking during these seasons is more comfortable and more enjoyable. However, this does not imply that trekking is impossible during summer or winter, and the time to trek entirely depends on the trekkers' preferences of the weather.
Various factors are included when it comes to the cost of the EBC trek. Such prices include; flight, accommodation, food, gear, travel permits, insurance, cost of guides and porters, and other minor expenses. An EBC package may cost around an average of $1500 per person. If you are to break down this cost, here is a summary:
The Everest Base Camp trek is indeed a surreal experience. Also acclaimed as the trekker's paradise, there is no denying the fact that this trek surely will provide a lifetime experience. Join us for our Visit Nepal 2020 campaign and experience the wonders of the Himalayas with the Everest Base Camp trek.
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