The 12-Day Everest Base Camp Trek package is affordable and budget-friendly to one of the paradises on earth to closely explore the nature and culture of the high Himalayas of the Everest Region.
The unique culture and customs of the Sherpa, their festivals and celebrations, visiting decades-old monasteries and gompa, Himalayan flora and fauna, and numerous high mountains, including the highest mountain on earth, Mt. Everest (8848.86M), will be your centre of attraction.
Are you planning a holiday? If so, why not spend some memorable time with friends, family, or relatives in the Himalayas of Nepal at an affordable price in a budget-friendly way?
To make your travel possible into the Himalayas of Nepal at an affordable cost, Discover Altitude has mastered new and unique trekking packages to one of the most desired destinations, the Everest region/Khumbu region of Nepal.
We understand that to have a dream and to accomplish it is somewhat difficult for many people. This might be due to long-distance travel, financial issues after a drastic airfare rise, or a limited budget.
To cope with this situation, Discover Altitude has come up with Budget Everest Trekking Packages of just 12 days with bed and breakfast (BB basis) for interested groups and first-time trekkers at high altitudes. As the Nepal government has lifted its travel restrictions for foreign nationals and has reopened all the trekking trails to travellers, on arrival, visa and vaccination are not a problem anymore.
The 12-day Everest Base Camp Trek will provide you freedom with numerous choices, as the packages include domestic airfare two-way to and from Lukla, accommodation in the mountains on a BB Basis, required permits, all ground transportation to and from the domestic airport, and trekking guides throughout the trek etc.
This gives you the freedom to select food items from the main menu of the lodges and hotels. You are independent to spend money on LUNCH and DINNER according to your budget.
Your trek to Everest begins after landing at Lukla Airport, which itself is one of the most exciting airports in the Himalayan kingdom, situated at an altitude of 2,840 M/9,318 Ft. You will hike through the alpine forest filled with numerous rhododendron trees, snow-melted rivers, and streams, crossing over the suspension bridge.
Passing by suspension bridges decorated with praying flags to enter Sagarmatha National Conservation Area, which itself is the UNESCO-listed natural and cultural heritage site of Nepal.
After hiking for an hour, you will be at Namche Bazaar, the regional headquarters of the entire Everest region, and also the highest settlement area of the Sherpa community at an altitude of 3440 M/11,286 Ft.
Spending an extra day to explore the surrounding villages, gompas, and monasteries, and also to acclimatize yourselves to further ascend uphill, you will enter into the bare and dry deserted region of the high Himalayas. Ascending higher will bring you closer to the Himalayas with less vegetation.
This will make your visibility of the himalayas high and clear to explore the enchanting snow-capped Himalayas, which include Mt. Everest, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Mt. Lhotse, and Mount Cho Oyu, Baruntse, Pumori, etc, are just a few to name. Apart from the Himalayas, you will be able to observe numerous wild Himalayan animals and birds.
Passing by Tengboche, Dingboche, and Lobuche, you will reach Gorakshep, the last overnight camp at the highest altitude (5,364 M / 17,598 Ft), and then a short hike will be conducted on the same day to explore the Base of the Highest Mountain, which is Mt. Everest.
After spending a couple of hours at the base camp of Mt. Everest, you will descend back to Gorakshep for the overnight stay at your lodge.
On the very morning of the next day, you will hike to Kalapatthar for the astonishing view of the wide range of the Himalayas of the Everest Region, and the first rays of the sunlight falling upon the snow-crapped Himalayas will be one of the lifetime memories to remember.
As per your itinerary, descend back to Lukla in 3 days to take a short flight to Kathmandu, carrying lovely memories of the Himalayas and the unforgettable hospitality of the Sherpa people.
What makes the 12-day Everest Base Camp Trek Special?
- Fully acclimatized itinerary ( Enjoy acclimatization day in Namche Bazaar and Dingboche Village to ensure a smooth and successful trip)
- Breakfast and standard accommodation are included during the trek
- 1 Hour complimentary trekker massage after the trip
- 99% success rate
- Sunrise view from Everest View Hotel and Kalapatthar
- Up-close Khumbu icefall view
- Experience Sherpa hospitality
Trending Itinerary of Everest Base Camp Trek 12 Days
Day 1: Flight to Lukla from Kathmandu Domestic airport or Manthali airport and hike to Phakding Village ( 2610m)
Day 2: Trekking from Phakding ( 2,610m) to Namche Bazaar (3,440m) - 830m altitude gain today.
Day 3: Acclimatization day | Hike to Everest View Hotel (3880m) and explore Namche Bazaar - 440 meters altitude gain today.
Day 4: Trekking from Namche Bazaar to Tengboche Village (3,867m). Explore the Tengboche monastery in the Evening - 427 meters altitude gain today.
Day 5: Hiking to Dingboche Village ( 4,410m) - 543 meters altitude gain today
Day 6: 2nd acclimatization day of the trip. Hike to Nagartsang Hill (5,030m) - 620 meters altitude gain today (return to Dingboche for overnight)
Day 7: Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche Village (4,940m) - 530 meters altitude gain today.
Day 8: Trekking from Lobuche to Gorakshep (5,164m) and day tour to EVEREST BASE CAMP (5,364m) - The dream destination. 424 Meters altitude gain today.
Day 9: Optional hike to KALAPATTHAR (5,545m) and descend to Pheriche (4,371m) - 739 meters descending today
Day 10: Descending to Namche Bazaar ( 3,440m) - 931 meters descend today
Day 11: Back to Lukla Village ( 2,840m) - 600 meters descent today.
Day 12: Flight back to Kathmandu ( direct or via Manthali)
Note:The Lukla flight is operated from Manthali in the months of spring ( April and May) and October and November in the Autumn. The rest of the months operate from Kathmandu ( direct flight)
Must Know: The listed price and free offers apply when booking for 2 or more. Solo / private trekkers are subject to a single supplement : 350 USD
How does Discover Altitude Treks handle if the trip is delayed due to weather or unforeseen circumstances?
The weather in the Himalayas is always unpredictable, especially in the Everest region. We Discover Altitude Treks will offer a complimentary second attempt for the same trip if the original departure is delayed due to weather. If the Everest Trek is still not able to do or if you don't have sufficient days to do this trip, we will arrange an alternative yet equally amazing trip at no additional cost. Our priority is to make sure our clients have a memorable experience in Nepal, no matter the circumstances.
However, if you are desperate about the Everest Base Camp Trek, then there will be two possible alternatives to complete this trek ever there is some issue with the regular flight to/from LUKLA/KATHMANDU due to weather. The first will be to take a Helicopter ride from/to Kathmandu, and the second will be to take a road drive towards Lukla, but this will take an additional day to reach Lukla via road.
Highlights of the 12 Days Everest BC Trek
As you all know trekking in the Himalayas is more than fun, it is an adventure, it is a life-long achievement to explore the well-preserved nature and culture of the Himalayan dwellers, and the Everest region is one of the best and has always remained the top choice for trekkers throughout the years and will always be.
Starting the adventure from the very first day, you take the Lukla flight to the gateway of the Everest Base Camp. You will be hiking through nature with the sound of creeping birds, diverse vegetation, and snow-melted rivers.
Crossing suspension bridges over the river to enter the Sagarmatha National Conservation Area, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site at the highest altitude in the world, with diverse vegetation, flora, and fauna.
Starting the trek from an alpine dense forest, you will hike into the bare Himalayas to reach the highest point of Everest Base Camp and Kalapatthar. Along with nature, one can experience the local hospitality and observe the local culture and customs of the Sherpa community, the only ethnic group residing at such a high altitude.
Visiting multiple monasteries and gompas related to Buddhism will add extra flavour to our entire trek, and never missing the Himalayas over eight thousand and below will be a spell-binding experience throughout your life.
The Benefits of the 12-day Everest Trek
As you know, the popularity of the Everest Trek is to explore the highest region on earth, the Everest region, its vegetation, and the long range of the Himalayas.
Apart from this, you can explore the highest mountain on earth and step to the base camp of Mt. Everest. There are numerous different packages related to the Everest Trek. This is mainly categorised according to the provided services and the number of days.
Budget Trek to Everest Base Camp is becoming a popular package due to its incomparable freedom. Freedom here means the freedom of selection and freedom of choice of the services required from the day of your arrival.
You can choose the hotel of your standard in Kathmandu, and lunch and dinner in Kathmandu.
Moreover, you have the freedom to select a menu in the lodges and tea houses on the mountain. This makes you free to eat your choice, and also will helps you to spend money according to your assumed budget.
We only include a two-way ticket from Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu, accommodation in the mountain, required permits, and ground transportation, and provide a professional English-speaking Sherpa guide, who will help explain the history and culture of the Himalayan region and will help you throughout the trekking trail in case of an emergency. It will also provide you with all the required trekking permits for the Everest Base Camp Trek.
These permits include the Sagarmatha National Conservation Permit, Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality Permit, and TIMS Permit. We will help in booking standard lodges and tea houses as available.
This is so because, during the peak season, it will be difficult to find comfortable lodges and tea houses if not booked earlier, due to the limited number of those lodges and tea houses to allow overnight stays, you require pre-booking.
However, upon request, we can arrange private pick-up and drop-off to and from the international airport. And also can arrange a hotel in Kathmandu on a BB basis of your choice and budget.
Apart from the hotel, we can also arrange a porter from Lukla if you want to have one. The price for the Hotel in Kathmandu, Pick and drop service at the international airport, and porters are not included in the package price but can be arranged upon extra payment.
So, why worry about the expensive price when you have freedom of choice? Grab this opportunity and book now Everest Base Camp Trek 12 days in 2025. We have a special discounted price for groups.
What to Expect on the 12-Day Everest Base Camp Trek
One of the finest parts of this 12-day Everest Base Camp Trek is comparatively reasonable and affordable. During this entire trip, you will have an experienced Local Sherpa Guide to assist you and provide you with his expertise on the mountain and about the local culture and tradition.
Apart from all this, on the very first day, you will be accompanied in a private car to the domestic airport for the Lukla flight, and at the end of the trek, you will be provided with private transport to your respective hotel in Kathmandu from the airport. Your two-way flight (Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu) will be provided, along with all the Permits required for the trek.
Moreover, during the trek, you will get a set breakfast every morning (11 breakfasts) & you will have comfortable accommodation in this package. This will be reserved before your arrival, so you don't need to worry about the lodge/tea house during the trek.
Your guide will assist you throughout the trek and will assist you with every little thing. Further, for the trek, we will provide you with some of the basic trekking gear and equipment required. Those include a trekking pole, duffle bag, trekking cap, medicine, crampons, etc.
