How many days does it take for Everest Base Camp Trek?

Thanks to Lukla Airport for making the Everest Base Camp much shorter. To start Everest Base Camp Trek, trekkers first need to be in the Lukla a gateway to the entire Everest region , this is a 30-minute flight from the Kathmandu airport. Now if we count the number of days required for the Everest Base Camp Trek from Kathmandu, it is a 9-day trek . However, the best and easy way to accomplish Everest Base Camp Trek is in 12-Day from Kathmandu to Kathmandu. Moreover, there are multiple Everest Trek Packages with multiple days depending upon the trekkers' interest, fitness level, and timeframe.

How safe is to trek Everest Base Camp?

Everest Base Camp is one of the most popular trekking destinations for trekkers around the globe. This popularity has made trekkers flourish every year in thousands. Due to its popularity government of Nepal has maintained the trail and there are army checkpoints to keep records of the trekkers and to evacuate them in times of danger and also a hospital for basic treatment of altitude sickness and other treatments. All these efforts from the concerned authority have made Everest Trek a safe destination.

How hard is it to trek Everest Base Camp?

To speak the truth Everest Base Camp Trek is hard but not impossible. This is a Moderate to Strenuous hike into the Himalayas. Its difficulty is calculated due to the number of days, distance to travel, and the altitude, other factors are nothing to worry about. If trekkers are physically fit with some regular exercise prior to the trek, Everest Base Camp Trek can be completed in a short span of time. Mainly trekkers need to know how to maintain the pace while being in the Everest region and they should be well prepared to wear Trekking boots and carry a backpack for the same number of days. If so follow the base camp of Mt. Everest is at your feet.

Do I need some experience or training for Everest Base Camp Trek?

Experience and training will add extra benefits for any trek around the world and Everest Trek can’t be an exception. If the trekker does some regular exercise for some 2-3 months prior to the trek, this will benefit their entire trek. Physical exercises such as hiking, summing, cycling, and regular walking with a backpack will help trekkers maintain their pace and also control their breathing in the Himalayas adding extra immune system for the trek.

Which month of the year is best for Everest Base Camp Trek?

Everest Base Camp can be trekked throughout the year but June and July are regarded as monsoon season, sometimes heavy rainfall in the hilly and plain areas of Nepal causing floods and landslides. But regarding the Everest region , you don’t experience such calamities due to its altitude but below Namche Bazaar you can experience rainfall. During monsoon, we don’t suggest trekkers hike to Everest Base Camp because the views are not encouraging and sometimes make it worst even to see the Himalayas. Trekkers can experience Everest Base Camp Trek from Mid- August to Mid- May. Apart from all this late September-October and November and February- March- April and Mid-May are the best time of the year for Everest Base Camp Trek with more visibility and clean and clear sky. December and January are winters in Nepal, this time of the year experience snowfall in the trekking routes of the Himalayas but you can trek.

How expensive is to trek Everest Base Camp?

Everest Base Camp Trek is a bit expensive trek as compared to other trekking destinations of Nepal like the Annapurna region or Langtang region trek. Mainly the rise in price for the Everest trek is due to its remoteness and two-way domestic flight. Apart from all these, the required number of days also determines the price for Everest Base Camp Trek . If trekkers choose a local trekking agency for Everest Base Camp Trek, the price becomes fare enough to afford which is around 1300 USD this includes two-way domestic flights, accommodation, three-time meals, trekking permits, a guide, and a porter as well. Above all the cheapest way to trek Everest Base Camp is to join a group, this helps to share your guide and porter, making it goes cheaper. Another way to reduce the price for the Everest Base Camp Trek is to decrease the number of days, as the number of days required for the trek is 12- days from Kathmandu to Kathmandu but you can make it 9-Day Trek from Kathmandu to Kathmandu. This may be a bit risky as sometimes due to unfavorable weather conditions Lukla flights are cancelled. In this case, having some extra days will help maintain the international flight back home. Apart from the packages for the Everest Base Camp Trek, trekkers have to pay for their drinks, Wifi, hot shower, and charging electronic gadgets. If you buy a bottle of drinking water it cost you around 2-4 USD depending upon the altitude and it is similar to Wifi, hot showers, and charging electronic gadgets. So better to use water purifying tablets to avoid the price going higher. Normally in lower altitudes Wifi, hot showers, and charging batteries are free but this may not happen always.

Can we see Mount Everest from Everest Base Camp?

Everest Base Camp lies at an altitude of 5364 Meters (17598ft), this is the base of Mt. Everest but the view to explore Mt. Everest is not worth it. However, Mount Everest can be viewed from the second day of the trek. To make Everest Base Camp Trek worth trekking we recommend trekkers hike to Kalapattar 5545 Meters (18192ft) from Gorakshep. Views of the Himalayas including Mt. Everest from Kalapatthar is 360°, this will be a spellbound spot to explore all the Himalayas of the Everest region , making Mt. Everest stand just in front of you.

Do I need to trek Everest Base Camp to see Mt. Everest?

Mount Everest can be visible even from the nearby hills of the Kathmandu Valley. However, to have the best view is to trek all the way to Everest Base Camp from Kathmandu to Kathmandu in just 9 Days . Another easy way to explore Mount Everest is to take a Helicopter Tour landing at the Base Camp of Mount Everest in just a couple of hours tour or a Mountain Flight from Kathmandu.

Everest Base Camp Trek for Senior Citizen Itinerary and Cost 2024-2025

Everest Base Camp Trek for Senior Citizens or Beginners is a 17-day unique package for any age group in a luxury way into one of the honored bases of the tallest peak for the splendid view of Mt. Everest and its surrounding Himalayas.

This route is an easy gateway into one of the pristine paradises on earth which is the Himalayas, as we know some people want to visit this paradise but are worried about their age and physical level.

These 17 days Everest Base Camp Trek is for elderly citizens and for beginners who are worried about the altitude and pace but want to explore the hidden Himalayas of Nepal and observe the minute details of the vegetation and lifestyle of the Sherpa people, their culture, custom, and traditions.

Everest Base Camp for Senior Citizens or Everest Base Camp for Beginners (16-Day) itinerary will help trekkers who are also beginners and laymen into the Everest Base Camp or to the high altitude and are worried about altitude sickness due to their physical condition.

This is one unique program designed because we understand how important it is for trekkers to accomplish their dream of reaching Everest Base Camp. This will be easy easy-going and short camp trek to Everest Base Camp, but every day trekker will be acclimatizing to some higher altitude before descending for an overnight lodge.

13 Day Easy and short itinerary for seniors and Kids: 100% success rate
Day 1: Kathmandu - lukla- phakding
Day 2: Phakding-Monjo
Day 3: Monjo- Namche Bazaar
Day 4: Acclimatize hike to Everest View Hotel- 12,730 Feet
Day 5: Namche - Phungi Tenga
Day 6: Phungi Tenga - Deboche via Tengboche
Day 7: Deboche- Pangboche
Day 8: Pangboche - Dingboche
Day 9: Acclimatize hike to Nagarjuna Hill
Day 10: Dingboche - Thukla
Day 11: Thukla- Lobuche
Day 12: Lobche- Gorak Shep - Visit the dream destination "Everest Base Camp-17,598 feet"
Day 13: Gorakshep- Kathmandu: Fly Back to Kathmandu by Helicopter
Note:You can take a helicopter ride back to Lukla from Gorak Shep and the next morning take a flight back to Kathmandu if you have sufficient time..
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Every year hundreds of trekkers are evacuated from the Everest region due to their hectic itinerary, shading all their dreams of reaching one of the most deserved places to be because of fast altitude gain.

This is due to their busy schedule or being fast enough in ascending high altitudes. Trekkers should know how to acclimatize their body to the altitude, as you ascend higher the layer of oxygen decreases causing different problems in the body and finally they end up with their dream of reaching the base camp of Mt. Everest. Here, we have kept this in mind and our camp for overnight is well-balanced and shorter which gives the high possibility for your body to acclimatize to the altitude.

Everest Base Camp Trek is one of the popular global-ranking trekking destinations for trekkers, this is one of the most visited regions in the Himalayas. For experienced trekkers, Everest Trek is just a 9-Day itinerary starting from Kathmandu and ending up in Kathmandu. However, for first-time trekkers, we recommend having at least a couple of days extra to acclimatize and make it a 12-Day Trek.

Trekkers heading to Mount Everest Base Camp will be stunned by the beauty of nature and the age-old culture of the Sherpa People. The first-day trek starts with a stunning flight to Lukla, which is one of the most thrilling airports on earth.

Surrounded by the beautiful Himalayas, the Lukla Airport, also known as the Tenzing Hillary Airport is exciting to land.

Further from Lukla, the trail will take you close to nature with the diverse vegetation of the Himalayas, encountering wild animals, Himalayan birds, and different alpine vegetation.

Upon reaching Namche Bazaar (5-Day) which is the administrative headquarters of the Everest region or the Khumbu region. Trekkers can enjoy nature and modern facilities available there, including different bars, bakeries, ATMs, banks, hospitals,s, etc.Namche Bazaar is the only well-equipped town with more accessible facilities for local people and trekkers in need.

As you ascend from Namche Bazaar you will be passing by lush green vegetation and entering into the bare Himalayan region with a clear view of the enchanting Himalayas which includes Mt Thamserku(6623m), Mt. Ama Dablam(6812), Mt. Lhotse(7600m), Mt. Nuptse(7879m) and of course Mt. Everest(8848.86m) and many more.

From Gorekhshep the last and the highest overnight camp of the entire trek, you will hike to the Everest Base Camp to step your feet to one of the highest base camps on the earth.

The trail to Mt. Everest Base Camp is an easy-going uphill into the Himalayas as the local, government, and concerned authority of the Khumbu region keep their eyes open to maintain the trail so that trekkers and the expedition group heading towards the Himalayas are safe in their entire journey into the Everest region.

These 17 days of Everest Base Camp Trek will help all levels of trekkers to complete their once-in-a-lifetime dream of reaching the summit point at the base of Everest in a more relaxing way. However, if you still have time limitations, you can descend through Helicopter back to Kathmandu or Lukla from the Base Camp. This will take around 3 days, which means trekking into the base camp and fly back to Kathmandu.

The best way to accomplish the Everest Trek is only through maintaining the trekking distance where the oxygen is thinner and acclimatizing is necessary for the places where the risk factor is high for encountering any sort of breathing problem because, above the altitude of 4100 meters, oxygen gets thinner.

No matter how short the distance is compared to other trekkers, you will be utilizing your leisure time exploring the surrounding hill, as we believe ‘hike higher and sleep lower’ is the best way to trek into the Himalayas.

Furthermore, the panoramic view from Everest View Hotel, Nagarjun Hill, and Kalapatthar will be the best which many trekkers miss due to the hectic schedule of their trekking itinerary.

view from Kalapatthar

Discover Altitude has experienced numerous such incidents over the last 18 years, keeping all this in mind we feel immense pleasure to introduce Everest Base Camp for Senior Citizens or Everest Base Camp for beginners which is a 17-day itinerary into the Himalayas that maintains all the risk factors apart so that the dream of every trekker to be into the base of the top of the world fulfilled.

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If the above-mentioned program doesn't match your time limitation and interest, a possible option for the Everest region treks can be Namche Bazaar Trek, Best Everest Base Camp Panoramic Trek, and Trek into Everest Base Camp and Fly Out, please feel free to customize the trek according to your concern and curiosity, we will help to rearrange accordingly.

IS THE EVEREST BASE CAMP TREK DOABLE FOR SENIOR CITIZEN

Everest Base Camp Trek is easily accessible for Senior Citizens in a more comfortable way when one follows the Senior Citizen Itinerary. Instead of following the REGULAR ITINERARY, for Senior Citizens, we recommend adding a couple of days extra.

This extra day will help to shorten the distance for seniors to cover, providing sufficient time and the hike will be at a nominal pace. Further, this will also help your body to acclimatize to the high altitude. Thus, if one follows the senior citizen program for the Everest Trek, then one can easily reach the Base Camp of Mount Everest comfortably.

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Start DateStart: WednesdaySeptember 18, 2024	End DateEnd: FridayOctober 04, 2024	StatusLimited	PriceUS$2250
Start DateStart: FridaySeptember 20, 2024	End DateEnd: SundayOctober 06, 2024	StatusLimited	PriceUS$2250
Start DateStart: WednesdaySeptember 25, 2024	End DateEnd: FridayOctober 11, 2024	StatusGuaranteed	PriceUS$2250

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If you want to experience true, kind Nepali hospitality and a great trek, don’t look for another agency.

I had the incredible opportunity to complete 4 different treks with Discover Altitude: Three Passes, ABC, Annapurna Circuit and Langtang. Each time, the experience exceeded my expectations! The owners, Kumar and Santosh, along with their guides are exceptionally professional, knowledgeable and attentive to every detail. Everything was very well planned for all treks, and I felt safe even at the highest altitudes, thanks to their friendly and supportive guides.

There are many agencies to choose from, and I visited many, but when I met Kumar and Santosh the quality of their personalities quickly became evident. They treated me as a friend they genuinely wanted to support, not just a client, caring only about the money. Even if I hadn’t signed up, they would have treated me the same, not as potential or lost business. This authenticity is why I chose them! This was the only agency where I had that gut feeling, which turned out to be correct. They always went the extra mile. Before each trek, they spent a lot of time going through all the details with me to ensure I had everything I needed and was ready to go. They also checked up on me along the way. During all these times, they truly became my friends!

If you want to experience true, kind Nepali hospitality and a great trek, don’t look for another agency. They are also very competitively priced for both solo and group trips! I cannot recommend them highly enough!

Mustang - Kagbeni, Muktinath 6-day tour

We chose a 6-day course that tours Kagbeni and Muktinath, the gateway to Mustang from Kathmandu. It takes 3 days to actually walk, so it's a safe course even for beginners.

Fly from Kathmandu to Pokhara. Fly from Pokhara to Jomsom (30-minute flight), then hike 3 hours to Kagbeni. Hike 5-6 hours to Muktinath. Return to Jomsom via a different route. Take a lunch break at Rupna on the way. Fly to Pokhara. Fly back to Kathmandu.

It was late May before the rainy season, but we were blessed with clear skies and were able to see the beautiful mountain ranges of Nilgiri and Annapurna. The desolate landscape of Mustang was very beautiful, and it was a very interesting experience to get a glimpse of the life of the villagers in Kagbeni.

It was quite hot during the daytime walks in late May. Short sleeves are fine. If you don't want to get sunburned, wear thin long sleeves. Since it gets cold in the mornings and evenings in Muktinath, I wore a light down jacket, but if you layer up a warm long sleeve jacket, you can wear a hiking jacket instead of a down jacket.

Our trekking guide, Amar, was very kind and not only guided us on hiking but also carefully explained the history and people's lives. (In English) He always took care to make the trek comfortable, and the walking pace was adjusted to suit our physical strength, so we were able to enjoy it without any strain.

Kumar handled advance reservations and questions, and he responded to emails very quickly. After arriving in Kathmandu, I visited the office and Kumar gave me a brief explanation of the schedule. In Kathmandu, Santosh handled my communications and accompanied me to the transfer between the hotel and the airport. Both of them were cheerful and kind.
During the tour, I asked to change my plan to stay in Pokhara for two nights after the trek (of course, the additional hotel fee was at my own expense), and I am grateful that he quickly and readily responded to my request, such as changing my flight on the return trip.

A short walk from Jomsom to Muktinath.

We had great dealings with Kumar and the team at Discover Altitude. Kumar was our initial contact, and Santosh was our day to day contact on-the-ground. Their communication was great, and everything went smoothly.

Before departing for Nepal, we emailed Kumar about what we had in mind, and he presented us with different options. We settled on a short trip from Jomsom to Muktinath - flying from Kathmandu to Pokhara and on to Jomsom the next day to commence our hike. (We took the same air-route in reverse on our way back.) In total, the trip was six or seven days, with three days hiking. (This worked out well due to our schedule, but next time we might spend a few more days walking.)

Our guide on the trip was Amar Magar. We really recommend him. (Ask for him by name!) He was thoughtful, organised, and provided clear information on what we were doing each day. His patience and pleasant manner made the trip really enjoyable.

The hike itself was good. The area from Jomsom to Kagbeni (where we stopped for the first night) was primarily along the road and the riverbed, and the scenery was primarily the dry and desolate scenery one might expect of the Mustang area. Kagbeni was a nice village to rest. (There are a number of tea houses, and an interesting temple where one of the monks showed us around.) The walk up to Muktinath the next day was a little bit tough - being a climb of about 1,000 meters. (Not 'technically' tough; more of a challenge due to low fitness levels!) After resting, we visited the Hindu pilgrimage site, which was quite an interesting experience as it attracts a lot of visitors. We stayed the night at a tea house in Muktinath, and then walked back to Jomsom via a different route, stopping at a village called Lupna on the way back. The route from Muktinath to Lupna was probably the highlight of our trip, with much more diverse terrain, including great alpine scenery, fantastic rocky cliffs and forests, and the picturesque village of Lupna itself, with a very old temple and some caves used for solitary retreats.

If you have limited time, then I would recommend the approach we took. It provides a glimpse of the Mustang region (without getting in to the Upper Mustang region, which requires more time and an expensive permit), and a taste of walking in the region. On our walk, we met a number of people who had walked the Annapurna Circuit, taking around two weeks. We might plan better and aim to do that next time!

In terms of practical considerations, noting it was mid-May, we found that we were able to walk in t-shirts and long pants. We carried a lot of warm clothing with us, but didn't need really it. (We were a bit cold briefly after arriving at Muktinath, but generally we didn't use our warm clothing. It would be smart to take something - but no need to take too much.) The bedding provided in the rooms was more than adequate, and we didn't need our own sleeping bags. (Taking a sleeping bag liner might suffice from a cleanliness perspective if this is a concern.)

A Once-in-a-lifetime EBC Trekking Trip

What a once-in-a-lifetime trek to EBC! Waking up at midnight to dogs barking or in the morning to birds chirping and singing and the sound of rushing river, looking out the window and seeing the mountain so close as if within reach, roaming around Namche Bazaar and checking out the local markets, setting off in the sound of school children's morning drill, crossing rivers and valleys over the suspension bridges, passing the mani stones in the villages and the stupas on the trail, watching porters with oversized load strapped on their heads stepping to the lively beat of loud Nepali songs, navigating rocks uphill inside the dark clouds and white-out snow, trekking on the winding trail through dusty forests, misty mountain passes, wide open scrub land, and rugged and rocky barren land, with the famous and mysterious mountain peaks seemingly around every corner or suddenly elusive behind the wandering clouds, and flying down in helicopter provided every moment to admire the mountainous landscape and appreciate local life in this harsh environment. It’s been almost two weeks since I came back yet the sceneries and sounds on the trail still linger.

The EBC trek was also grueling - the long distance, the high elevation, the thin air at times mixed with dust or animal smell, the coldness at night, the completely unpredictable weather that could change by the minute – and every little inconvenience could pile on the exhaustion from a long day of trekking, but the thoughtful services by my guide Krishna made all these bearable. Every day after arriving at the tea house he made sure food was ordered and I had a spot to sit next to the stove to warm up. Every morning before we leave the tea house, he made sure bill was paid and everything was packed and ready. On the trail he was patient, watchful, and protective when the yaks and horses approaching. My tour company Discover Altitude was very flexible and allowed me to change my trekking schedule on the fly, including booking tea houses during peak season and securing single room occupancy. In fact, the three unplanned tea houses in Jorsalle, Phungi Thenga, and Dughla, allowed me to enjoy the real serenity near nature and away from crowds. The company also booked a helicopter, outside of my original plan, to fly me out back in Kathmandu in time. Their flexibility was crucial for me to have a successful and enjoyable EBC trekking trip.

Thank you Krishna for your kind-hearted service.

And thank you Santosh for showing me the street food, the hidden temples, and the vibrant life around the old town of Kathmadu.

EBC with Amar, the best guide!!

I did the Everest Base Camp trek (8 days to reach EBC, Day 9 was to Kala Patthar). Started at the end of April and finished in May. We had great weather that time of year. The early days in the trek were warm enough for leggings and a lightweight shirt. A few people were in shorts. Day 7 was the first day I needed to wear down clothing items, gloves or a warm hat. Other days could be done with a baseball cap and a few layers - started the day with a windwall jacket and would switch to a vest or just my long sleeve dry fit top while trekking. The cardio keeps you pretty warm. Taking altitude sickness medication is key. Start taking it a day before you leave. We had no issue with altitude sickness but several people at the tea houses were not as lucky.

Kumar, the owner of Discover Altitude, organized everything for us and it was planned perfectly. He booked the best tea houses for us and everything was so well-organized that all we had to think about was making it to the top. Amar was our AMAZING guide. His brother Shukla was the porter. They were the nicest, most professional duo. Amar took very good care of us and it was obvious that he was one of the most well-respected guides on the trail. He knew everyone and was so experienced that we had a lot of tips and guidance that I don’t feel everyone else had on the mountain. Definitely request amar as your guide. We quickly realized how important the planning is and who your guide is for success on this trek.

Great experience and recommend doing Kala Patthar early the next morning for sunrise views of Everest!

Discover Altitude is the best!

Discover Altitude is the best trekking guide / tour operator in Nepal. Two days ago my friend and I reached Everest Base Camp on May 4th (trekking day 8).

On day 9, helicopter picked us up at Gorakshep - last tea house before EBC. Helicopter transported us back to Kathmandu via Lukla — 2.5 hour stop for refueling and other logistics. Hiking back down 3 extra days is not for everyone.

Reaching EBC was a small miracle for me. I was the biggest person (XXL) trekking. I trained for over a year… lost significant amount of weight to even attempt EBC. Everything had to go perfectly and it did. Planning was key. Some days were incredibly challenging and required very-very slow / steady pace.

At every step my guide was right there to support as needed. On some hills my guide was 12 inches behind me in case I lost balance from exhaustion.

We were blessed to have Amar as our guide and his younger brother, Shukla, as porter. They did everything for us … from finding bathrooms, ordering meals, dealing with hotels, first aid, and fun to talk with too. Multiple times during the trek other guides whispered to us that Amar is one of the best guides in the region.

We opted for the luxury tour with nicer hotels + helicopter ride to Lukla to start + helicopter return from the top. Paying extra for luxury tour is worth every penny. We met some hikers not having a good experience. Painfully obvious they chose the wrong guide / tour operator.

If you are in perfect shape and you’ve trekked Nepal many times before- maybe having the best guide isn’t as critical. But for us we relied on our guides for every decision … even down to what to eat and drink at different altitudes.

TIPS:

1- take diamox right from the start (1 day before starting the trek)

2- take helicopter to/from Lukla. If you don’t take helicopter, be prepared to sit around for days waiting on weather to clear for airplane flight. People stuck at the airport waiting multiple days to get out aren’t having a good time.

3- go vegetarian. You’ll love ra-ra noodle vegetable soup

4- bring tons of electrolyte packets and drink 5 liters/day

5- pack for very cold days at the end (EBC). Both outer-wear gear and warm jackets for nights at the hotel. Be prepared for extremely dry air at night. Bring nasal spray to help breath through your nose.

6- get plenty NPR cash in Lukla or Kathmandu. In a pinch, tea house hotels can run your CC to give you NPR cash… will cost 10% extra charge.

7- tip your guides as generously as you can

8- don’t bring huge camera unless you are ok lugging the extra weight. Newer iPhone or Android do fantastic job.

9- go slow. Don’t skip rest (acclimatizing) days.

10- Book your trip with Discover Altitude. Kumar will email you immediately with details to help you customize your trip. He will work through every question / idea with patience. We had at least a dozen unusual requests including special activities in Kathmandu after the trek. Kumar and our guides made them all happen. Remember to request booking at nicer hotels.

11- go with friend or family you really enjoy being with for two weeks. Having someone to motivate you and just hang out together makes the trip so much better.

12- day 2 to Namche might be your hardest day, particularly after Hillary Bridge… 1-2 hours straight uphill at the end. Don’t give up. Go slow and ask for help (horse available if can’t make it up that hill).

Awesome 10 day EBC trekking experience

I’m towards the tail end of my 10 day EBC trek arranged by Discover Altitude. Overall, I’ve been very happy with the trip so far. Santosh did his best to make sure my trip went according to plan. He was also extremely accommodating to my request for alterations to itinerary during the trip. Always ready to help, no questions asked.

I also wanted to take this opportunity to thank my guide, Sandip Lama. He is an energetic and hardworking young man that went above and beyond to make me trip as comfortable as possible. He’s also flexible in accommodating my last minute change request. For example, when I saw Ama Dablam for the first time, I was blown by its beauty and came up with the idea of doing a side trip to its base camp. It’s require at least half a days time. Sandip agreed without any hesitation and helped with the trip planning. In the end, the side trip didn’t happen simply because I ran out of steam. As a guide, Sandip’s main responsibility is leading me with the trip. But he also offered to carry my bag when I got very tired. This is what I call above and beyond. Again, thank you Sandip and I hope we’ll embark on my adventures in the future!

Great Service from begining to end!

We reached out to a number of treking companies, quite last minute when the opportunity came up to go to Nepal. We got a lot of responses but in the end, Discover Altitude had exactly what we were looking for and very helpful along the way. When we arrived in Kathmandu we met at their office and they went into detail about what we could expect and answered all our weird questions!!(first timers!)
We were picked up by an excellent driver, met our guide ahead of time( that was the only confusion was if we were getting a guide/ a guide/porter or a guide and porter, it all worked out very well despite zero training on our part. On the last day we hiked up out of Namche,to the helicopter that took us over base camp with a short landing on Kala Patthar before returning back to Lukla and then Kathmandu where Discover Altitude picked us up and generally looked after us from start to finish including a couple of day tours around Kathmandu. It was spectacular , Santosh and Kumar were very caring and you could tell how proud they were of their company and employees.

No. of Person	Price Per Person
2 - 5 people	US$2150

Everest Base Camp Trek for Seniors and Kids 17 Days 2024-2025

13 Day Easy and short itinerary for seniors and Kids: 100% success rate

IS THE EVEREST BASE CAMP TREK DOABLE FOR SENIOR CITIZEN

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Day 1:Arrival in Kathmandu

Day 2:Domestic flight to Lukla (2840m/9318ft/ 35 minute flight) and hike to Phakding (2610m/8563ft)- 4 hours.

Day 3:Hike to Namche Bazaar (3446m/11306ft)- 7 hours.

Day 4:Acclimatization day- Hike to Everest View Hotel (3,880M/12,730Ft) - 4 hours.

Day 5:Hike to Tengbuche (3867m/12687ft) 6-7 hours.

Day 6:Hike to Dingboche (4410m/14469ft)- 7 hours

Day 7:Acclimatization Day- Hike to NangkarTshang Hill - 4 hours.

Day 8:Hike to Thukla (4620m/15157ft)- 4 hours.

Day 9:Hike to Lobuche (4910m/16109ft) 2-3 hours.

Day 10:Hike to Gorekshep (5140m/16864ft) – excursion to Everest Base Camp- 8 hours.

Day 11:Hike to Kalapatthar (Optional) and descend towards Pheriche (4252m/13950ft)- 7 hours.

Day 12:Descend towards Khunjuma (3750m/12303ft)- 6 hours.

Day 13:Descend towards Monjo (2835m/9301ft)- 6 hours.

Day 14:Descend to Lukla (2840m/9318ft)- 5 hours.

Day 15:Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu.- 30 minutes.

Day 16:Final Departure

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Mustang - Kagbeni, Muktinath 6-day tour

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A short walk from Jomsom to Muktinath.

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A Once-in-a-lifetime EBC Trekking Trip

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EBC with Amar, the best guide!!

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Discover Altitude is the best!

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Awesome 10 day EBC trekking experience

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Great Service from begining to end!

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Q1. How many days does it take for Everest Base Camp Trek?

Q2. How safe is to trek Everest Base Camp?

Q3. How hard is it to trek Everest Base Camp?

Q4. Do I need some experience or training for Everest Base Camp Trek?

Q5. Which month of the year is best for Everest Base Camp Trek?

Q6. How expensive is to trek Everest Base Camp?

Q7. Can we see Mount Everest from Everest Base Camp?

Q8. Do I need to trek Everest Base Camp to see Mt. Everest?

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