15-Days Everest Base Camp Trek, famously known as the EBC Trek, is one of the most incredible trekking journeys to the base of the highest mountain in the world. This is the gateway to Mt. Everest also known as ‘Sagarmatha’ in Nepali and ‘Chomolungma’ in Tibetan and is very popular among trekkers.
Trekking to Everest is not a mere hike, it is a journey to the highest base camp on earth with the majestic view of the himalayan vista and diverser vegetation and Sherpa culture.
The trail to Mt. Everest Base Camp will lead you to the diversity of nature and culture and is once in a lifetime experience with the enchanting view of Thamserku (6623 meters | 21729 feet), Ama Dablam (6812 meters | 22349 feet)), Lhotse (7600m | 24934 feet),and of courseMt. Everest (8848.86m/ 29032 feet).
Apart from all this, the culture and lifestyle of the Sherpa people are of great interest. Sherpa’s are the only human inhabitant communities of the Himalayas. The entire high Himalayan region which includes the Everest Region is one of the oldest settlements of the Sherpa people, who are also known as the people of the Himalayas.
Their age-old unique lifestyle, culture, religion and always welcoming attitude and gesture will make you visit this region again and again. Moreover, the Sagarmatha National Park, a UNESCO-listed site is a protected zone of this region and is an asset for the people by protecting flora and fauna.
Everest region carries an important abode for different wild animals and birds which are found in high altitudes, making them rare living creatures. The magnificent view from Kala Patthar (5545m | 18192ft) is incredible to observe the Himalayan range which will make you feel like being in paradise.
Thanks to Tenzing Norgay and Sir Edmund Hillary for their journey to the summit in 1953 AD, which lead this region known to people around the world. Now, for many, it’s once in a lifetime experience, and wishes to visit this region.
Everest region is one of the spiritual lands on earth mainly influenced by Buddhism, hanging praying flags, praying wheels and the beating of monastic drums and pipes by the lama further purifies the region, which can be seen and heard from a far distance.
15-Days Everest Trek starts with a sightseeing tour of the Kathmandu region. This tour is an ample opportunity for trekkers to know about the history and culture of Nepal.
You will be able to get informed about the importance of religion in the Himalayas; this will be an asset to know about the unique religion of the Sherpa people and the way they have been living in the Everest Region or Khumbu region for centuries.
Discover Altitudehas a specially designed Everest Base Camp 15 days Trek Itinerary with frequent field visits by our professional staff to make sure the program goes according to the itinerary mentioned below.
For the convenience of our client minute detailed itinerary of the Everest Base Camp Trek, cost, highlights, pictures, and the map has been provided.
As it is an energetic trek into the Himalayas, trekkers can visit this trail every season throughout the year. The Everest Trekking Cost varies on the number of days and person. The itinerary of the trek starts after landing at Lukla airport. Trekkers will have multiple choices when it comes to Discover Altitude.
Some of the popular treks in the Everest region are: Trek into Everest Base Camp and Fly Out, Everest Base Camp Trek for Senior Citizen, Everest Base Camp, Ama Dablam Base Camp Trek, and Everest Base Camp Luxury Trek.
The itinerary can be customized according to the limitation of your time and interest.
Everest Trek in 2023-2024
Everest a popular name for many and trekking to the base of Mt. Everest is a dream for some. This was not an easy destination some decades ago, but with the development of infrastructure everything has changed and the trail to Everest has shortened and can now be accomplished in a short span of time.
Everest base camp trek which used to be a 4-week long trek is now only a 9-day hike from Kathmandu to Kathmandu. This shortness of the trail has made Everest feasible to many and now their dream is no more a dream, it has become a reality.
Till 2019 AD, every year around 280,00 trekkers used to hike to Everest base camp this includes the entire Everest region but due to the global pandemic of covid-19, trekking to all the region of Nepal was closed by the central government and the local government, this restriction was applicable for almost 8-9 months but now everything seems normal. Trekkers are allowed to trek to all the regions of Nepal including Everest.
Travelers coming to Nepal can now get an on-arrival visa with a 72-hour corona negative report or a proof of COVID Vaccination and further, they can trek to Everest base camp with the same 72-hour corona negative report.
The numbers of trekkers are increasing and the trail are normal and open for trekkers. All the lodges and tea houses are open on the trail and trekkers are welcome. The government has already vaccinated tourism workers and hotel staff, as their safety will take trekkers to remain safe. Nothing to worry, it is normal now.
Trekkers without any worries can now trek to the Everest base camp in 2023 and also 2024 AD, but need to make sure the required sanitizer and mask are carried by the trekkers themself. Although there are sanitizers in the tea houses, hotels, restaurants, shops, and lodges having their own will be beneficial; as during the hike we may frequently need to use those.
15-Days Everest Trek Difficulty
Everest base camp trek starts from a moderate hike to a strenuous trek, the trek itself starts upon arriving at Lukla 2840m | 9318ft. Apart from these Everest Base Camp 5364m | 17598 feet and Kala Patthar 5545m | 18192ft will be our hiking places, where we are not stopping overnight.
It is an easy-going trek, where experience forehand is not required because trekkers will be hiking all through the well-maintained trail. The important point to be noted in the Everest Base Camp Trek is the altitude because we will be trekking at a high elevation where the level of oxygen will be lower than at the normal altitude below 4000 meters. As the elevation gets higher, we feel tired to hike uphill, to get rid of our tiredness we need to be physically fit.
Trekkers will be hiking all through the well-maintained trail with frequent stops for lunch, tea, coffee, etc. as there are restaurants on the trail apart from our overnight camp.
If trekkers want to spend the extra night for acclimatization or to make the trail shorter, then there are a sufficient number of lodges as well. Only the thing is we need to make sure the distance covered in a single day and the altitude we are supposed to stay at overnight should be good enough for our body to acclimatize.
If all this instruction is followed your age and locality of the nation will not a burden to complete the Everest Base Camp Trek, only the thing that matters is the physical and mental outcome with strong determination.
Best Time of the Year to Trek Everest Base Camp
Mainly Everest Base Camp Trek is for every season... despite all this, every trekking trail in Nepal has some best times to visit.
Trekking in Everest base camp is better during the month of September-November which is Autumn and March-May which is Spring. This is so because of a better view of the high Himalayas with clear blue sky and better visibility as well.
Trekking to Everest Base Camp is also possible during winter which is December and January, only the equipment required will be increased.
As the temperature in the high areas may go below -10 to -15. So warm clothes are highly recommended during winter.
But to speak the truth rainy season is not recommended for the Everest Base Camp trek which is June and July, below Namche Bazaar normally we can experience rain during the rainy season but the views up in the Himalayas may be cloudy although it doesn’t rain over there.
Trekkers can be seen in the Everest Base Camp region throughout the year but the best time will be Autumn and Spring with less snowfall and varied vegetation and high visibility.
