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  • Trip Difficulty : Moderate Hiking
  • Max Altitude : 5,550 m
  • Daily Walking Hours : 6-7 hours walking
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  • Start-End : Kathmandu

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Home » Everest Region Trekking » 13 Days Everest Base Camp Trek

Everest Base Camp 13 Days Trek

13 days Everest Base Camp trek is one of the most popular and famous trekking holidays in the Everest region (Khumbu). The challenging and strenuous trek that goes through the Everest National Park offers magnificent views of high mountains, unique Sherpa culture, colorful markets, and monumental landscapes.

While doing the EBC trek for 13 days, trekkers can visit some of the most popular monasteries situated at the highest place in the world. During the trek, the time views are stunning and the loyalty and friendliness of the Sherpa people are the highlights of the trip.

We start the trek with a scenic flight from Kathmandu to Lukla which is a 35-minute mountain flight over the astounding green hills and white snow-capped mountains. This is a tiny airstrip that offers a view of beautiful landscapes and stunning Himalayan giants from where your adventure trek really begins.

Upon arrival at the Lukla airport, our Sherpa crew will already be present to welcome you with a hearty and hospitable gesture. The guide that will accompany you all the way from Kathmandu will be well-trained, friendly, reliable, and experienced to inform and help you in case of high-altitude sickness.

The trek begins with the normal flat, downhill and uphill hike to the hustling and bustling city of Namche Bazaar. The trekkers will be given two nights to acclimatize to the elevation and atmosphere of the mountains. Namche is an amphitheater-style of town that is the heartland of the Sherpa Kingdom.

We can find most of the modern facilities such as Internet cafes, ATMs, bakeries, night bars and gear shops for buying or renting the gear which is used for the Everest base camp trek of 13 days.

After adapting to an elevation in Namche, we start our trek towards the beautiful Everest base camp. The journey begins with the first glimpse of the exotic view of Himalayan giants which includes Mt. Everest, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Ama Dablam, Mt. Thamserku, and Mt. Pumori.

After witnessing the stunning mountain ranges, we move forward to our next destination, Tengboche. Tengboche gives trekkers an opportunity to explore the world-famous Tengboche monastery which holds an outstanding history. The following day, we trek to Pheriche, where we accommodate for two nights to have a good rest and gather strength for our upcoming journey. In Pheriche, we will hike up to 5000 m and spend the night at an elevation of 4200m.

Experts say that hiking at a higher elevation and sleeping at a lower elevation altitude help moderate altitude sickness. Therefore, we follow the same method and complete the Everest base camp trekking with ease.

The trek continues to Luboche and Gorakshep. These places are over 5000 m which apparently is an elevation prone to triggering altitude sickness. The trekkers might feel a slight headache, shortness of breath and loss of appetite, which are normal symptoms to face in high-altitude areas.

Furthermore, we discover more stunning views of the awe-inspiring mountains such as Mt. Everest, Mt. Lhotse and Mt. Nuptse on our journey back to Lukla from the Everest base camp and Kalapatthar.

Why 13 days Everest Base Camp Trek with Locals?

Hiring a local Trekking Agency for Everest Base Camp hiking holidays is one of the most hassle-free ways to do the trip. Granted, doing the EBC Trek solo is also an option, but going solo without a Trekking Agency will take up much of your time in things like arranging flights, and permits, and scouting out suitable accommodations and meals.

Hiring a local Trekking Agency greatly reduces the hassle of conducting necessary services and document preparation by yourself. Instead, the travel agency will prepare all of the services for you, leaving you with time to enjoy the trip without having to worry about anything else. We will take care of the flights, and permits and of preparing other necessary documents required during the journey. Besides, hiring a local travel agency also includes a guide, which can be of great help during the trip.

Local guides know much more about the region, their culture, and the route as well. They are responsible for taking care of services like transportation, accommodation, and meals for you. Local guides also include the added advantage of knowing the local dialect, which is of immense help and can enhance the trekking experience. Hiring a travel agency is also safer, especially for first-time trekkers.

We take responsibility for dealing with delayed or canceled internal flights. Especially for first-time visitors to Nepal, visiting a foreign land with a different landscape, culture and language can be a bit terrifying and intimidating. Trekking in the Himalayan wilderness all by yourself can be somewhat anxiety-inducing. That is why hiring an experienced travel and trekking agency allows you to feel more comfortable and safe, with the added benefit of getting insights into Nepali culture and understanding the people in the mountains.

Moreover, considering that the chances of AMS occurring varies from one person to the next, and the chance of getting altitude sick while on your own in the mountains can be a very dangerous situation. Simply put, it is better to hire a reputable travel agency while trekking. And, please read our reviews on Trip Advisor for 13 day Khumbu Base Camp trek.

Trip Highlights

  • Pre- trek briefing in Kathmandu
  • Stunning Mountain flight from Kathmandu to Lukla
  • Get a warm sleeping bag (returnable)
  • Trek bag from the Company
  • Walkthrough the legendary Sherpa villages and Sagarmatha National Park
  • Explore the Namche Bazaar and Everest View Hotel
  • Visit the Buddhist monastery in Tengboche
  • Explore the unique culture and traditions of highlanders
  • Enjoy the awe-inspiring view of Mount Everest range from Kalapathar Peak
  • Experience an unforgettable hike to Everest base camp, the trip of a lifetime

After breakfast, we take a 35 minutes scenic flight from Kathmandu to Lukla, The Nepal Everest Base Camp Trek starts from here and the trail continues to Phakding, which takes approximately four hours. On the way, we will witness an outstanding view of Mt Nupla (5,885 m), Mt. KusumKangaru (6,367 m) and Mt. Kwongde range. Overnight at guesthouse in Phakding.

  • itinery-iconAccommodation: Teahouse/guest house
  • itinery-iconMeals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • itinery-iconPlace: Lukla,Phakding
  • itinery-iconMaximum Altitude:2,880 m, 2,640 m

After a healthy breakfast at the guest house, our adventurous day begins walking through a beautiful trail that passes through scattered villages interspersed with magnificent forest- rhododendron, magnolia trees, and giant firs. On the way, we will be rewarded (weather permitting) by our very first glimpse of Mt. KusumKangru (6369 m), Thamserku (6608 m), Everest (8848 m) and Nuptse (7879 m). In the end, a steep climb up leads us to the beautiful village of Namche Bazaar where we will spend our two nights to gain proper acclimatization. Overnight at guesthouse or hotel in Namche Bazaar.

  • itinery-iconAccommodation: Teahouse/guest house
  • itinery-iconMeals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • itinery-iconPlace: Namche Bazaar
  • itinery-iconMaximum Altitude:3,445 m

Acclimatization is the most important part of any trek before proceeding to a higher elevation. However, we do not recommend you to sit idly instead we take a short day hike to Everest view hotel which provides a very close up view of Mt Everest or we can also relax and explore the vibrant town of the Khumbu region itself. Overnight at a hotel or guest house.  

  • itinery-iconAccommodation: Teahouse/guest house
  • itinery-iconMeals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • itinery-iconPlace: Namche
  • itinery-iconMaximum Altitude:3,445 m

After walking for about one and a half hour we arrive in Phungithanga. From there the trail climbs through forests where we can spot musk deer. Tengboche sits on a saddle at 3860 m surrounded by dwarf fires and rhododendrons. Mt. Kwongde (6,187 m), Mt. Tawache(6,542 m), Mt. Everest (8848 m), Mt. Nuptse (7,855 m), Mt. Lhotse (8,618 m), Mt. Amadablam (6,856 m) and Mt. Thamserku (6,608 m) provides an awe-inspiring panoramic view of Himalayan giants. We visit the Buddhist Monastery at Tengboche, the largest monastery in the Khumbu region. Overnight at a guest house in Tengboche. 

  • itinery-iconAccommodation: Teahouse/guest house
  • itinery-iconMeals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • itinery-iconPlace: Tengboche
  • itinery-iconMaximum Altitude:3,860 m

Beyond Tengboche, the altitude really starts to tell. The trail drops down to Deboche, crosses the Imja Khola and climbs past superb mani stones (carved with the Tibetan Buddhist chant ommanipadme hum) to Pangboche at 3,890 m. The Gompa here is worth visiting. Then the trail climbs up to Pheriche at 4,240m above sea level where there is a medical facility, which demonstrates preventive measures and symptoms of Altitude Sickness. Overnight at guest house. 

  • itinery-iconAccommodation: Teahouse/guest house
  • itinery-iconMeals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • itinery-iconPlace: Pheriche
  • itinery-iconMaximum Altitude:4,240 m

Again keeping your body moving is better than simply resting in high altitudes, so we make a day trip to Nangkartshang Gompa or we walk up the hill to look down onto Dingboche. Either way, the place offers good views of Everest and other surrounding mountains. Overnight at guest house.

  • itinery-iconAccommodation: Teahouse/guest house
  • itinery-iconMeals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • itinery-iconPlace: Pheriche
  • itinery-iconMaximum Altitude:4,240 m

From Pheriche to Lobuche, the trail climbs to PhalangKarpo at 4,340 m followed by the trail leading us to Duglha at 4,620 m. From Dughla, the trail ascends the broad, gently sloping valley and climbs steeply into the terminal moraine of the Khumbu glacier leading us towards the memorial area, Chukpilhara, before reaching the Lobuche at 4900 m. Overnight at guest house.   

  • itinery-iconAccommodation: Teahouse/guest house
  • itinery-iconMeals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • itinery-iconPlace: Lobuche
  • itinery-iconMaximum Altitude:4,900 m

The trail from Lobuche follows the grassy ablation valley with great views of Pumori then crosses tributary glaciers to reach the dry lake bed of Gorak Shep. We stop at Gorak Shep to grab our lunch. From here, we climb the famous Kalapattar to get the best views of Mt. Everest and the surrounding mountains. We then trek back to Gorakshep for the evening. Overnight at a guest house in Gorakshep.

  • itinery-iconAccommodation: Teahouse/guest house
  • itinery-iconMeals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • itinery-iconPlace: Gorakshep, Kalapatthar
  • itinery-iconMaximum Altitude:5,150 m, 5,545 m

Early morning we walk to Everest Base Camp, visit Everest base camp area and trek back down to Lobuche. Overnight at guest house. 

  • itinery-iconAccommodation: Teahouse/guest house
  • itinery-iconMeals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • itinery-iconPlace: Everest Base Camp, Pheriche
  • itinery-iconMaximum Altitude:5,364m

After a healthy breakfast, we start our trek leisurely down to Tengboche enjoying the thin air and stunning views of Himalayan giants. Staying the night at Tengboche makes an interesting accommodation alternative. Overnight at guest house. 

  • itinery-iconAccommodation: Teahouse/guest house
  • itinery-iconMeals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • itinery-iconPlace: Tengboche
  • itinery-iconMaximum Altitude:3,860m

Our pleasant trek starts after a hot and warm breakfast at Tengboche. We will have our lunch for the day at Phungithanga after which our trek to Namche Bazaar continues. Overnight at the hotel in Namche Bazaar. 

  • itinery-iconAccommodation: Hotel/guest house
  • itinery-iconMeals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • itinery-iconPlace: Namche Bazaar
  • itinery-iconMaximum Altitude:3,445m

After early morning breakfast, we descend slowly down to Monjo then to Phakding where we will stop to have our lunch. After a delicious lunch, we continue our walk to Lukla. We trek steep up for 45 minutes to reach our destination, Lukla. Overnight at guesthouse or hotel in Lukla. 

  • itinery-iconAccommodation: Hotel/guest house
  • itinery-iconMeals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • itinery-iconPlace: Lukla
  • itinery-iconMaximum Altitude:2,880m

After a heavy breakfast, we take a scenic flight back to Kathmandu. Upon arrival at Kathmandu airport, you will be transferred to your hotel for the night. Rest and relax till evening. One of our team leaders will come to see you and take you for a farewell dinner at a typical Nepali restaurant. Enjoy the drinks, food and live culture show with your guide and crew hosted by Ram Kumar. Overnight at the hotel.

  • itinery-iconAccommodation: On your own
  • itinery-iconMeals: on your own
  • itinery-iconPlace: Kathmandu
  • itinery-iconMaximum Altitude:1,350m

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