Everest Base Camp Trek 15 days

Everest Base Camp Trek 15 days is the ultimate footed journey to the base camp of the highest mountains of the world, Mount Everest. For an avid adventure lover, Mt Everest is a religious name. Everyone dreams to come to Himalayas in Nepal to doing EBC Trek and try his hands out to climb Mt Everest. Well, if not climb, at least go very close to the mountain and have a look at this magnificent mountain. And Everest Base camp trek is one such option. For a true adventurer, Everest base camp trek gives you a chance to get the best views of the Himalayas and also experience the local culture and traditions during Everest Hiking 

Mt. Everest, the jewel of the Himalayas, is the tallest mountain at 29,030 feet, in the world. It’s the ultimate and one of the most challenging destinations for hikers and adventurers from all over the world. For a photographer it’s like a gold mine with ample opportunities to click images of breathtaking views of cliffs, towering glaciers, and forested hills. The cooler and crispier air at higher altitudes gives you unobstructed views of the lush, green forests.

The beautiful and serene mountain villages, the friendly people, and breathtaking view of the mountain make this trip a once-in-a-lifetime adventure. There is much to see along the way like serrated cliffs, gleaming clear pools of water, and suspension bridges.

EBC trek provides you the opportunity to follow footsteps of Sir Edmund Hillary and Tensing Norgay that they left in 1953. You will be amazed by the view that simply takes your breath away.

Indulging with local and local cultures

EBC trek offers the chance to meet the local Sherpa people and learn about their rich cultural heritage as the route follows the local trails used by the Sherpas living in various regions such as Lukla, Phakding, Monjo, Pheriche, Namche Bazaar, Thame, Thyangboche, Phortse, etc. The treks pass through historic and beautiful Sagarmatha National Park, ancient Monasteries, forests, rocky terrains, glacier and others, giving you a chance to visit various ancient monasteries and Chorten on the trail.

Scenery en-route

The trek passes through amazing mountain valleys and ridges. Along the route, you can see lush jungles of Rhododendrons during summers. If you come in spring months, the experience can be magical. All along the trek, you will come across native wildlife, flowers blooming, and smiling faces. Various springs and waterfalls add to the beauty.

EBC takes you into the heart of the world’s highest Mt. Everest Base Camp at 5364m. The views of Khumbu Ice Falls and other glaciers are incredible. The beauty is further enhanced by majestic views of towering mountains and uncountable vistas of astounding snowy peaks like Mt. Everest 8848m Mt. Lhotse 8516m, Mt. Nuptse 7855m, Ama Dablam 6812m, Kangtenga 6782m, Thamserku 6623m, Kwangde 6011m, and Kusum Kanguru 6373m, etc.

Best Time for Everest Base Camp Trek

The mountains have unpredictable and dramatic weathers conditions. Hence you need to be fully prepared and lot of planning is needed for months or years for EBC Trek.

You can go for EBC all the year round, but Autumn season (September – November) and Spring (March – May) are the best time for the Everest Base Camp trek. During these times, the weather remains stable for long. Visibility is great during these times and also there are lower risks of drastic variations in weather.

Difficulty of EBC Trek

Everest region is tricky. EBC is a high altitude trek and is full of straight ascends. The trails are not even and will take a great toll on your physique. There are full chances of getting high altitude sickness. You should stay with your guide and walk slowly maintaining your own pace and keep resting to get proper acclimatization.

EBC is a long trek, almost 62 kilometers one side from Lukla and involves trekking for 8 to 9 hours in a day. The trail is uneven and unpaved, and includes many ups and downs, so you will be walking a rough path all the way. On an average you gain an altitude of about 500-600m everyday as you walk for an average time of 5-6 hours every day.

Brief About EBC

Mount Everest lies in the Solukhumbu District of Nepal. The high altitude mountain flight to Lukla airport provides abundant scenery of mountains and the hills throughout the journey. But before all that, spend a day in Kathmandu and tour the World Heritage Sites and collect your permits as trekking in Nepal requires obtaining Everest Region Permit and TIMS Card.

Your amazing lifetime experience begins the moment you decide to embark on EBC. You are mentally on the trek as soon as you get on to the flight from Kathmandu to Tenzing-Hillary airport at Lukla. Getting to Lukla is only possible by flight. During this 40 minute flight you enjoy splendid Himalaya views all around your plane. This mountain flight is organised early morning to take advantage of a good weather and an eye-catching flight experience.

An exhilarating flight to Lukla; Lukla, a mountain top village is always buzzing with excitement as trekkers and guides are busy preparing for the trek. This is the last point where you will find modern civilization before you begin the ascent towards Everest Base Camp.

Trekking along one of the highest trails in the world, exposure to Sherpa culture and several other experiences make the base camp journey to Everest memorable. Starting at the altitude of 1400 meters in Kathmandu, you rise above 5,545 meters at the top of Kala Patthar. From the top, the view of Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse along with other peaks is simply beyond definition. You have to be there to experience it!

You’ll make stops and spend nights in Namche Bazaar, Tengboche, Dingboche, and Gorakshep to experience the hospitality of the people of Nepal. Namche is the trading hub of the mountain.

You experience the natural beauty of the Khumbu glacier. Away from your busy city life, you enjoy the beauty of the surroundings and the peaceful feeling of nature without being disturbed by phone calls, and internet. The Himalayan villages have their own culture and tradition.

Tibetan Buddhism started in this region and you get engulfed by it everywhere you go. You’ll experience Buddhism in numerous monasteries and gompas that come on the way, historic Tengboche Monastery being the best.

During the trek you pass through the villages of Pheriche, Namche, Lobuche, Tengboche and Gorakhshep. Throughout the trip, various mountains peek as you move from tea house to tea house. Among them, Mount Ama Dablam, Nuptse, Lhotse and Mount Everest are definitely the highlights. Trekking will get challenging as you stand at 2880 meters in Lukla. The terrain keeps ascending towards the base camp at a soaring height of 5830 meters.

It’s a strenuous trip, and requires a lot of physical fitness and willingness to push you higher. High Altitude Sickness (Acute Mountain Sickness) is a risk to be considered while trekking in the Everest as well as other high regions. To prevent this, regular exercise and involvement in physical activities before the trek starts is necessary. While trekking, walking pace along with acclimatization is necessary in order to further reduce the chance of getting it. However, a proper insurance (emergency evacuation and health cover) is recommended as well as mandatory.

This 15 days journey can be a life-changing experience and memory. Walking those peaceful rocky trails enclosed by the super giant rocky peaks is dreamlike.

Everest Base Camp Trek Highlights

• EBC trek is like travelling back in time, you get to visit homes of the world famous Sherpas, understand their faith in Buddhism, experiencing traditional trade practices at Namche Bazaar, visit the Sagarmatha National Park, the mightiest viewpoint of Kala Patthar and of course visit the Everest Base Camp itself.
• Surrounded by 4 out of 6 highest peaks of the world including Lhotse (8,501m), Mt. Makalu (8,470m) and Cho Oyu (8,201m), Everest Base Camp Trek is an excellent choice for those looking to enjoy the serenity of nature at its fullest, along with the unique and amazing local Sherpa culture.
• Be on a short and exciting Mountain Flight to and from the Lukla Airport.
• Astounding views of Mt. Everest, Khumbu Glacier, and Khumbu Icefall.
• Visit the highest hotel in the world, the Hotel Everest View at an altitude of 3,962 meters. It’s a great sightseeing opportunity which comes to you only once in a lifetime. The hotel is located within the Sagarmatha National Park and offers incredible views of Everest from the guest rooms.
• Tengboche is the spiritual center of the Khumbu (Tengboche Monastery). It is the oldest monastery in the region with a collection of religious art and offers a look at the Buddhist culture in Nepal. This area is a photographer’s paradise. The majesty of the Himalayas as a backdrop for the monastery, it is truly a sight to see.
• Variety of wildlife living in the area such as the red panda, snow leopard, and Himalayan black bear. The park is an animal reserve for endangered animals.