The Short Everest Base Camp Trek is one of the most popular Himalayan treks on Earth and it is designed for trekkers who haven’t much time and budget but are still keen on to achieve the lifetime goal of printing by your own feet the Everest Base Camp (5364 m). In fact it is a trip of a lifetime.

Our 10 days short Everest base camp trek is a perfect trekking solution that you want to do at least once in a lifetime with the lowest budget and limited time. It’s a journey to the base camp of the world’s highest mountain which offers mind-blowing views of Mount Everest, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Cho-Oyu and Mt. Makalu which are the six magnificent mountains standing at over eight thousand meters high as well as other hiking actactive points like Kala Patthar (5,545m), Sagarmatha, National Park. Walking through the beautiful Sherpa villages of Phakding, Namche Bazaar, Tengboche, Dingboche, these places are the main highlights of Everest base camp trek,and it’s inhabited by Sherpa people.

Trekking in Everest region gives you the opportunity and good fortune of following the footsteps of the legendary Tenzing Norgay Sherpas and Sir Edmund Hillary who have successfully conquered the summit of Mt. Everest in 1953.

Category
Trekking
Location
Everest Region, Nepal
Grade
Moderate (B)
Days
12
Nights
10
Accomodation
Hotel/Camp
Transfer
Jeep/Bus
Max altitude
5545 m
ID COD.
E3

Guaranteed departure.

* in the case of 6 people, an escort will be present from Italy.

Day 1

Fly Kathmandu / Lukla + trek to Phakding (2810m)

Fly Kathmandu / Lukla (2610 m).
3 hrs trek to Phakding (2810 m).

Day 2

Trek to Namche (3,450 m)

Trek to Namche (3,450 m / 11,315 ft).
Duration: 6hrs.

Day 3

Trek to Tengboche (3,860 m)

Trek to Tengboche (3,860 m / 12,677 ft).
Duration: 4/5 hrs

Day 4

Trek to Dingboche (4,410 m)

Trek to Dingboche (4,410 m / 14,485 ft).
Duration: 4/5 hrs

Day 5

Trek to Lobuche (4,910 m)

Trek to Lobuche (4,910 m / 16,105 ft).
Duration: 4 hrs

Day 6

Trek to Everest Base Camp and back to Gorkshep

Trek to Everest Base Camp and back to Gorkshep (5,185 m / 17010 ft).
Duration: 4 hrs.

Day 7

Hike to Kalapather (5,545 m) – Pariche (4,250 m)

Hike to Kalapather (5,545 m / 18,187 ft) – Pariche (4,250 m / 13,940 ft).
Durarion: 5 hrs.

Day 8

Trek to Namche (3,450 m)

Trek to Namche (3,450 m / 11,315 ft).
Duration: 6 hrs.

Day 9

Trek to Lukla (2,850 m)

Trek to Lukla (2,850 m / 9,350 ft).
Duration: 6 hrs.

Day 10

Fly Lukla / Kathmandu

Fly Lukla / Kathmandu (35 minutes).

* Itinerary does not include roundtrip flight to Nepal.

Equipment

Head:

Sun hat
Warm hat and scarf
Headlight

Face:

Sunscreen +40
Sunglass
Face wipes and towels

List for Hands:

Lightweight gloves
And warm Globes

Body clothing:

Down or fiber-filled jacket (the company will be provided in rent)
Down or fiber-filled jacket (the company will be provided in rent)
2 pairs of hiking t-shirts, preferably quick drying, possibly thermal tops for the treks
Fleece jacket and sweaters
Poncho and rain jacket
Socks, preferably cotton –mix
Lightweight cotton trekking pants with folding option

Lists of Footwear:

The proper Trekking Boots
Socks preferably cotton sports socks but take some extra pairs
Crampon (optional)

Essential gear:

Day Backpack above the 30 L
Pack covers and Thermal bottle
Water peals
Umbrella
Walking pole if you need it
Thick Sleeping bag
Deodorant
Laundry soap
Antibacterial Gel
Toiletries
Toothbrush
Shampoo

Personal accessories:

Camera
Cell Phone
Money wallet with Money
Padlocks
Plastic bag
Watch
Sewing kit
Extra p photos and passport photocopies

First aid Kit:

Diamox (acetazolamide)
Lozenges
Elastic bandages
Moleskin
Cotton bandages and band-aids
Lancing needle
Antibiotic eye-drops
Thermometer
Paracetamol
Sling
Painkillers
Antiseptic antibacterial cream or solution
Anti-emetic for nausea (not at high altitude)
Loperamide to control diarrhea
Norfloxacin or Cipro to cure diarrhea, other infections
Oral rehydration salts

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Cost includes

International and domestic Airport pick-up and drop by car.
Meals on the full-board basis (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner/ the main course) during the trek in the mountain.
An experienced and Knowledgeable English-speaking Govt. registered trekking guide.
All Food, Accommodation, Insurance, and transportation for porter and guide.
Sagarmatha national park permit.
2 nights - 3 star tourist hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast included.
TIMS Card (Trekkers Information Management System).
Trekking equipment such as the Sleeping bag, down jacket etc. on return basic.
Trekking lodge (Tea House) throughout the trek.
Assistant guide group size for more than 5 people in a group.
Kathmandu – Lukla – Kathmandu both way flight ticket.
Supplementary snacks: energy bar and cookies.
Local porters to carry luggage (2 trekkers: 1 porter).
Seasonal fresh fruits desert every day.
Appreciation certificate after the successful trek.
Compressive first aids box.
Company T-shirt.
Farewell Dinner at a typical Nepalese restaurant with traditional music and dance.
All the government and local taxes.

Cost excludes

International flight including taxes (about € 600/700).
Nepal entry visa fee (you may easily issue the visa on arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport – Kathmandu). $25 USD for 15 days Visa.
Extra accommodation and meals.
Extra drinks as alcoholic & non-alcoholic.
Surplus luggage charges for domestic airport.
Additional cost by out of management control due to the landscape, weather condition, illness, change of government policies, strikes, and physical condition etc.
Personal expense such as snacks, laundry, telephone, hot shower etc.
Travel insurance.
Tips for guide and porter.

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