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 2023-2024

Everest Base Camp Trek for Senior Citizens or for Beginners is a 17 Days 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 there are people who 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 to reach Everest Base Camp. This will be 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.

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 the 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 headquarter 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 keeps 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 lever 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 minimize 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 are compared to other trekkers, you will be utilizing your leisure time exploring the surrounding hill nearby, 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.

Request for Private Trip and Luxury Lodge Accommodation during the trip or for customize trip : +977 9851149890 for quick conversation or Email: info@discoveraltitude.com

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15 day Everest Base Camp & Gokyo Lakes Trek with Chola Pass

15-day Everest Base Camp & Gokyo Lakes Trek with Chola Pass.
Let me start off by saying... DO IT!!!.
It was the most amazing and memorable experience I have ever had.
If I could give a 100 stars, I would!!!!
Where can I start? We booked this trip on very short notice. The 15-day trek of Everest Base camp and Gokyo lakes with Cholo pass.
Our guide was the amazing Bikram Khadka or as we called him BK Daai (Dai meaning older brother).

We met Kumar, Santosh & BK Dai in Thamel, Kathmandu, a couple of days before. Spoke over the plan and what to expect on the trek, including potential altitude sickness, and paid the rest of what we owed, (paying the deposit while we were still in the UK). BK dai also helped us get little bits and bobs from Kathmandu for our trek, like renting sleeping bags, etc., which was helpful.

We knew we were in the monsoon season, so we knew what to expect. In Kathmandu, our flight to Lukla was delayed, with BK Dai worrying we might have to get it. Luckily, after about a 2-hour wait, we were lucky, and our flight went through, luck being the keyword for our whole trip.

On our trek, BK Dai had us put in the best available room, where available and made sure we were extremely comfortable (it being off-season helped with this as more availability).

The hike from Lukla to Phakding was hard, in the heat, but we made it in 3 hours. Had a sleep at a really nice hotel. The next day we left around 7 am (the usual time we started hiking throughout the whole trip) and made our way to Namche Bazaar. He made sure we were okay all the way through, explained interesting facts and points throughout the trip, and most importantly thing, made us laugh all the way through this trip. In Namche, we stayed at the Footrest Lodge, where he introduced us to his friend Gopal, an amazing and hard-working person. We stayed there 2 nights to acclimatize. After the first night, we had a clear morning, and BK Dai woke us up at around 5:30 am to take us to our first and only sighting of Everest, which was amazing. Due to the clouds, throughout the trip it was difficult. That was BK Dai, he always woke up early to see how the weather was and made sure we got the best things to see.

Our initial plan was to go to Gokyo first and then to Everest Base Camp, but BK dai recommended, we should do the Everest Base Camp first, as Gokyo Lake/Cholo pass is extremely difficult, which it was (not for the faint-hearted, but amazingly rewarding).
We agreed and went on the route to Everest.

We made our way up the trek staying over in a couple of towns, stopping in Pheriche to acclimatise then Lobuche one night before we made it to Gorakshep. On the day we arrived at Gorakshep, we dropped our bags and went straight to Everest Base Camp, which was a tad bit treacherous, with land/rock slides and loose rocks being the path and nothing else. But, BK Dai knew exactly what and where he was going, which was comforting.

The next day it was far too cloudy for Kalapatthar, so we headed back down to make our way to Gokyo Lakes. We stayed in Dzongla for the night and early next morning made our way to Gokyo Lakes through Chola Pass, and it was probably the hardest thing, way harder than the Everest Base Camp Trek. It was amazing, exciting, dangerous, and adrenaline-pumping. There were moments when we had to climb using ropes, walk over glaciers, encounter heavy snow, and the last 1 hour or so, vertically climb a cliff face. It was exhausting, but my god it was rewarding. Gokyo Lake was beautiful, but again, heavy clouds prevented us from going to Gokyo Ri.

We were lucky many times throughout this trip, we never got altitude sickness, and as BK Dai always said, if you are hungry it's a good sign, which I was, all the time. We were also very lucky with the weather on some days, the views, the flight to Lukla & back. There were others we met going down, who didn't even see Everest or missed their flight and had to trek for 3 days and then get a jeep.

Throughout this trip, we made many friends, clients from abroad, and guides and porters.

BK dai to use was more than a guide, he was more than a friend, he was like our brother. I am not sure what this trip would have been like without him, he made it perfect and went beyond his work. From the bottom of my heart, I have nothing but love from him for making this amazing.

It's incredible how much I miss him, all his stories, his jokes, his energetic personality.
I can't wait to see him already.

Thank you, I will never forget this in my lifetime.

With a heartfelt love,

Best place to assist trek

I have completed 14 14-day Annapurna trek with Discover Altitude.
I was born and raised up in a metropolitan. The materialist surroundings are around me from the day I opened my eyes. But, something was always lacking inside. Every single day, I wanted to go away from all this. Later on I explored that my inner being resided in nature i.e. mountains, Himalayan, forest, etc. Then I searched to go for a mountain expedition.

In a random search, I contacted Discover Altitude and booked the earlier mentioned trek.
Throughout the trek, the people from Discover Altitude were very cosy and friendly. Especially, Kumar sir and Basu swami were compassionate more than a human can be expected for. They behaved me not as client but as a friend whom they had known for a long. All the arrangements and the food they provided were very hygienic and according to my preference.
Thanks to the whole team of Discover Altitude.

Life time experience

Discover Altitude Trek pvt. Ltd. is the best option to go for mountainous tour. They are very much connected to the lòcals one needs on the way during the trek. The arrangements they do are also of very much standard quality.

I have gone for Everest Base camp Comfort trek 15 days with the Discover Altitude. The trek was mind blowing. The host team were like family. They were loving and very caring.

I would like to recommend to all who want to in the lap of nature be with Discover Altitude and fulfil your dream

Only organisation to trek with Discover Altitude Treks

Discover Altitude is the best institution where you can fulfill the dream of being in the lap of nature. During my Manaslu trek, Discover Altitude helped me a lot by taking care of my necessities and priorities. The team assisted me by every means from shopping to departure. They were very sensitive towards every detail.

Majestic Everest Base Camp Trek

It was my first experience above an altitude of 4,000 meters....although found it difficult at the beginning, from Namche treks was a bit relaxing after a rest day. Thanks to Amar my guide who was really amazing...highly recommended Discover Altitude Team for their arrangement and professionalism. My dream of being at the base camp of the highest mountain finally came into reality...

Solo female 8 days trek in monsoon - a bit crazy but safe and def happy. Amar and Krishna ROCK

Organizers Kumar and Santosh - are kind, accessible, responsive, attentive, helpful, and hard-working people, Amar guide and Krishna porter - were like my brothers, I’m grateful for the experience shared with these two on my 8 days hike, it had a lot of difficulties due to monsoon but in a good company all becomes an adventure, because in the end, especially in the Himalayas: no pain no gain?! Daniebat

Amazing Everest Heli tour and Chitwan Safari with Discover Altitude Treks ..

I am thrilled to share my incredible experience with Discover Altitude Trek's Everest Base Camp Helicopter tour and Chitwan Safari. Both adventures were beyond my expectations and left me with memories that will last a lifetime.
Embarking on the Everest Base Camp Helicopter tour and Chitwan Safari with them was a privilege beyond words. The helicopter tour granted breathtaking aerial views of Everest's splendor, impeccably guided by Santosh. The Chitwan Safari, a mesmerizing jungle encounter, offered close wildlife encounters and seamless accommodations. Santosh's exceptional leadership and meticulous attention to detail ensured a flawless experience. Discover Altitude Trek's unwavering commitment to excellence and the team's passionate dedication made these journeys truly extraordinary.

2 day private tour Kathmandu

To see and experience Kathmandu in just 2 days including a sunrise in the Himalayas and a slaughter ritual is a challenge. But with Kumar, it works in a relaxed atmosphere. He feels good where your interests lie. This makes the experience even more intense in a relaxed way.
I can recommend him.

Everest Base Camp Trek for Seniors and Kids 17 Days 2023/2024

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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)- 2-3 hours.

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

Day 10:Hike to Gorekshep (5140m/16864ft) – excursion to Everest Base Camp- 7-8 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:Reserve Day

Day 17:Final Departure

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Trip Reviews

15 day Everest Base Camp & Gokyo Lakes Trek with Chola Pass

Gokul R, France

Best place to assist trek

Binita K, India

Life time experience

Khusbu, United States

Only organisation to trek with Discover Altitude Treks

Manoj, United Kingdom

Majestic Everest Base Camp Trek

Sadit G, United States

Solo female 8 days trek in monsoon - a bit crazy but safe and def happy. Amar and Krishna ROCK

Celloasia, Japan

Amazing Everest Heli tour and Chitwan Safari with Discover Altitude Treks ..

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2 day private tour Kathmandu

Jeroen, Australia

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