Budget Everest Base Camp Trek
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Trip Duration
14 Days |
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Region
Everest Treks |
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Country
Nepal |
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Group Size
1 To 25 Person |
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Best Season
Spring and Autumn |
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Max Altitude
5545M |
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Moderate level treks usually above 7 days. Altitude can reach 5000 meters with 5-6 hrs of hike per day. Moderate refers to neither easy walk nor tough. High altitude may matter on walking speed and distance. Acclimatization may be required.
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Activities
Nepal Trekking
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Budget Everest Base Camp Trek Overview
The Main important Purpose to do the Budget Everest Base Camp Trek is the splendid scene of the grand Himalayas that trekkers observe. Hikers not only observe the mountaintop of Mt. Everest but also numerous huge Himalaya summits including Lhotse, Makalu, and so on.
That’s different than other trekking trails- mainly very near to trekkers’ eyes as on the Budget Everest Trek. EBC Budget is more admired than the lower elevated Himalayan treks of Switzerland, Pakistan or India.
In advance trekkers need to learn the feature about Budget Everest Base Camp Treks, below is a few backgrounds of why Everest is familier for the adventurers in the earth.
The trekking routes of Everest is an traditional one, it was always so well-known. This trek came about the Everest’s first summiter which is occurred in 1953.
During this time Sir Edmond Hillary and Tenzing Norgay first summit Mt Everest. Instantly hiking to the highest Himalayas in the world is opened. That summit and trek observation is enormous news to the hikers who emotionally began observing for the trekking replacements of the Alps and Europes.
During that period to Now Everest Base Camp trek appeared the best comfort. EBC trek is pledged to shine nearest to the 1st tallest Himalayas of the world and provides eye-catching scenes of the Khumbu ranges from Kalapatthar hiking summits.
Sunrise on the Makalu and Gaurishankar Himalayan ranges:
The supreme feature of the Budget Everest trek is the sunset/ sunrise observation on the Everest Himalayan Ranges as well as Makalu. In fact, hikers are not authorized to night camp in EBC, but the views from Kalapatthar and Base Camp are prime benefits for trekkers.
Note: Only Everest Summiters can stay overnight at Base Camp. Trekkers can go there and back to Gorakshep for Overnight. The main cause is they do not have permits to climb over the glaciers and icefalls.
National Flower In Spring – Budget Everest Base Camp Trek:
The trekking routes of Everest Base Camp are glorified with the Rhododendron National flower of Nepal. prior the Summer rainy season the flowers flew in Red White and Pink colors. Ebc Trek is an extremely delightful hike along the alpine woodland- long treks on Flower forests.
Chola Tsho Lake – Budget Everest Base Camp Trek:
Chola Tsho Lake is one more beauty on the Everest Base Camp trekking. The scene of the glacial blue waters and the mirror of Mt. Cholatse and Tabuche, mainly in the morning time is optical regards.
Highlights of the Budget Everest Base Camp Trek:
Alpine pine forest on the Everest Treks at that higher elevation is rare till 4000m. The fascinating vistas change, viewing Mt. Amadablam from Everest View Hotel with hiking in the early morning to Kalapatthar viewpoints to observe the principal light of the sun falls on Everest those made the Everest trek a lifetime selected journey.
In the world, there are few trekking destinations with some alpine woodland at that kind of higher elevation. For trekkers in India, the tree line finishes at 3,000 m but in Nepal Everest Base Camp treks offer an alpine treeline of 4,000 m. Due to Alpine’s higher elevation treeline, it is one of the beautiful mountain trekking trails for bird-watching holiday seekers.
- Pumori Mountain View from Budget EBC Trek
Numerous Bridges – Budget Everest Base Camp Trek:
We will trek along the Dudh Koshi and Imja Valley with lots of suspension bridges over them. Dudh Koshi River and Imja Khola are huge glacial rivers that come from numerous Himalayas glaciers so lots of time trekkers have a chance to explore suspension bridges and gorges during Budget EBC Treks.
Ancient Buddhist Monastery Along Budget Everest Base Camp Trek.
Starting from the First day to the fifth day Dingboche can observe lots of Monasteries. Until 4000m elevation at Pangboche also has a Monastery. The Monastery was not accurate at Pangboche. Trekkers are required to hike a bit along the hills.
3 different monasteries are very famous in the Everest region. The biggest Monastery Tyangboche, The oldest Monastery Pangboche, and finally the Khumjung Monastery is famous for the legendary Yeti Skull observation. Tyangboche monastery is famous for meditation as well as Mani Rimdu Festival occurs there during every autumn season for festival seeker trekkers.
Fluctuate of scenery from time to time.
The prime day from Kathmandu to Lukla requires a dramatic flight, From the air can observe the different landscapes and countryside settlements with 1000s of snow and Himalayas peaks if you are lucky to sit left windows. After the flights, you can observe some Rhododendron and pine woodland on the way to Phakding.
Other outstanding views on the second day cross the deep Dudhkoshi river valley gorge and deepest suspension bridges with the first Mt Everest scene.
First-day hiking at Everest View Hotel from Namche.
A rest day after gaining 3440m elevation from Kathmandu 1300meter where trekkers sleep Namche at last night. After breakfast, we hike to Everest View Hotel highest elevated 3-star hotel in the world at 3880m. Hiking to Everest View Hotel and Khumjung is very steep but very beautiful and memorable.
Trekkers who just booked the Everest panorama view trekking hike to Everest View Hotel, Khumjung, and Khunde Green Village, and back to Lukla. For them, this hike is the best scenery hiking in this trek.
The sunshine changes the light of Mt. Lhotse Sar and Amadablam was incredible. Trekkers not get only those scenes but also wide ranges of Everest, Tabuche, Cholatse, Thamserku, Kangtega, and Mt. Kusum with Kongde. It is a dramatic hike for all trekkers in their lives.
Sunrise or Sunset From Nagsarkang and Kalapatthar
- Khumbu Glacier And Icefall From EBC
The second unforgettable adventure experience of this trek is acclimatization day hiking in Nagsarkang Peak offers the sun arrows that change the colors of Makalu dramatically. That steep hike from Dingboche 4410 to Nagsarkang 5083m is very worth our Budget Everest treks.
Not finished yet when the next day trekking over Thukla Village can observe the beautiful Chola Glacial Lake Chola Tsho Lake with very cleanest blue water and the mirror of the Chola Himalayas which is near the Everest climbers memorial parks.
The Ultimate and final hiking is Kalapatthar which is our whole trekking highest elevated hill even more than Everest Base Camp. If you love to explore the prime rays of sun falls in Everest you need to hike in the morning 2 hours prior then sunrise whereas if you love to see the last sunray changes in Mt. Everest you need to hike 2 hours of Sunset.
The trekkers who Budget Everest Base Camp Trek in the beginning day hike Kalapatthar for sunrise. If trekkers sunset hike to Kalapatthar they hike Everest base camp for the following day. Both Sunrise and sunset from Kalapatthar are worth visiting. Everest Base Camp is worth to sightseeing tour for glaciers and icefalls.
Finish observed first lights on the world’s highest Himalayas Mt Everest with a dramatic change by lights. Few travelers are happy weeping by this amazing journey.
Best Adventure alpine trekking journey:
Trekkers learn something different in the Budget Everest Base Camp trek as compared to other routes. Although the journey is just 120 kilometers around in 11 days. Just around 11 kilometers a day but higher elevation, slow walking, and altitude sickness give the perfect challenge for endurance.
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Budget Everest Base Camp Trek Brief Itinerary:
Day 1. Arrival day in Kathmandu Transfer to Hotel (1300m/4264ft) [20-25 minutes driving].
Day 2. Fly to Lukla (2800m/9186ft) and start the trek from Lukla to Cheplung- Thadokoshi- Chuthawa- to Phakding (2652m/8700ft) (20 minutes drive, 35 minutes flight, and 3-4 hours trekking) [9 Kilometers trek]
Day 3. Trek from Phakding- Zamfute- Toktok- Benkar- Monjo- Jorsale- Namche Bazaar (3440m/11283ft) [6 hours trek, 12 kilometers]
Day 4. Acclimatization day at Namche Bazaar (Hike to Everest View hotel (3880m/12730ft) – Khumjung (3780m/12401ft) – Khunde (3840m/12598ft) – Syangboche airport (3780m/12402ft) -Namche)
Day 5. Trek from Namche Bazaar – Kyangjuma (3550m/11647ft) – Lousasa (3380m/11089m) – Phunki Tenga (3250m/10663ft) – Tyangboche (3867m/12684ft) [5 to 6 hours 10 Kilometer]
Day 6. Trek from Tyangboche – Deboche(3710m/12171ft)- Pangboche(3930m/12894ft)- Somare{4010m/13156ft} – Orsho(4190m/13747ft)- Dingboche(4358m/14295ft)(5-6 hours trek) [ 12 kilometers]
Day 7. Acclimatization day at Dingboche – Hike Nangkar-Tshang peak (5616m/18406ft)
Day 8. Trek from Dingboche – Dusa(4503m/14774ft)- Dughla(4620m/15157ft)- Thokla pass(4830m/15846ft)- Lobuche( 4930m/16171ft)[12 kilometers, 7 hours trekking]
Day 9. Trek from Lobuche -Pyramid (4970m/16306ft) – Lobuche pass (5110m/16765ft) – Gorakshep (5180m/16995ft.)Hike to Everest base camp (5364m/17598ft) [15 km approximately 8 hours trekking]
Day 10. Morning Hike to Kalapatthar (5550m/18204ft) and trek back from Lobuche- Lobuche pass- pyramid- Lobuche- Thokla- Pheriche (4200m/13780ft) [7-8 hours trek includes Kalapatthar/13 kilometer distance]
Day 11. Trek from Pheriche – Pheriche pass(4260m/14009ft)- Ortso- Somare- Pangboche- Deboche- Tengboche- Phunki Tenga- Losasa- Sanasa- Kengjuma- Namche Bazaar(3440m/12286ft)[14 kilometer 8 hours trekking]
Day 12. Namche Bazaar – Jorsale- Monjo- Benkar- Toktok- Zamfute- Phakding- Chuthawa- Tadokoshi- Cheplung – Lukla(2800m/9186ft)[7-8 hours 15-kilometer distance]
Day 13. Fly back from Lukla to Kathmandu (35 minutes flight)
Day 14. Departure from Kathmandu to your sweet home.
Budget Everest Base Camp Trek Itinerary
Day 1: Kathmandu Airport arrival Transfer to Hotel
Walking Hours: 25 To 30 Minutes Drive
Meals Included: Welcome Dinner
Accommodation: 3 Star Category Hotel
Max. Altitude: 1350M
On your arrival time, Nepal’s only airport for international flights Mission Himalaya Treks some staff welcomes you at the arrival gate. When your visa is processed and your luggage is claimed then you can search in front of the gate you can see our staff holding a placid printing your name. Then we will transfer you to the Thamel after 20 minutes of driving.
In the afternoon or evening, you have leisure time depending on your arrival. Then in the evening our office representative will introduce you to your guide and describe all the details of your trek. The goods are enough it’s ok if not we will go to some shop to buy or rent some trekking equipment. Then we will treat you to local Nepali cuisine in a typical Nepali restaurant in Thamel with cultural dance and music. This live show and free of cost. Overnight Kathmandu.
Transportation: comfortable Private vehicle depends on the size
Day 2: Flight from Kathmandu to Lukla (2805m) and Trek from Lukla to Phakding
Walking Hours: 40 Minutes Flight And 3 To 4 Tours Trek
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch And Dinner
Accommodation: Tea House/ Lodge
Max. Altitude: 2610M
Distance: 6.2KM
Today after breakfast we will drive to Tribhuvan International Airport at the same airport you came to yesterday but we will go domestic terminal for the Lukla flight. After check-in and procedure, we will fly to Lukla with a small tiny airstrip plane. This plane capacity of only 16-18 people. If you are able to seat the left side you can see numerous mountains of Langtang, Gaurishankar, and Manaslu Himalayan Ranges during the flight.
After the flight, you can reach Lukla and meet our porter there. After that, if the time is early we will take a tea break and prepare luggage for the trek. If our flight is delayed, we will take lunch here. Then we will be heading on our trek to Dudh Koshi valley. During this trek, you will pass through the pine forests and numerous Sherpa settlements and villages.
The trek from Lukla to Phakding is one of the most popular and rewarding hikes in the Everest region of Nepal. It is a great way to experience the beauty of the Himalayas and get a taste of the local culture. This essay will discuss the highlights of the trek, the challenges faced, and the overall experience.
Highlights of the Trek
The trek from Lukla to Phakding is a great way to experience the beauty of the Himalayas. The trail winds through lush forests, over suspension bridges, and past stunning mountain views. Along the way, you will pass through several small villages, giving you a glimpse into the local culture. The highlight of the trek is the view of Mt. Everest from Kala Patthar, a viewpoint located at an elevation of 5,545 meters.
Challenges Faced
The trek from Lukla to Phakding is not without its challenges. The trail is steep and rocky in places and can be slippery when wet. Altitude sickness is also a concern, as the highest point on the trek is Kala Patthar at 5,545 meters. To minimize the risk of altitude sickness, it is important to take your time and acclimatize properly.
Conclusion:
The trek from Lukla to Phakding is an amazing experience that offers stunning views of the Himalayas and a chance to experience local culture. Although there are some challenges along the way, such as steep terrain and altitude sickness, these can be managed with proper preparation and acclimatization. For those looking for an unforgettable experience, this trek is definitely worth considering.
Chortens and Mani’s walls are also an attraction of this trek. You are able to see Mt. Kusum during the trek near the Thado Koshi stream. After 3 to 4 hours of gradual flat trekking and some uphill, we will reach Phakding. Overnight in Phakding.
Transportation: comfortable Private vehicle depends on the size and flight for Kathmandu to Lukla.
Day 3: Trek from Phakding to the Namche Bazaar
Walking Hours: 5 To 6 Hours Trekking
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch And Dinner
Accommodation: Tea House/ Lodge
Max. Altitude: 3440M
Distance: 7.4KM
After tasting the mountain breakfast in Phakding today we will be heading to Namche. In the beginning, we will cross a suspension bridge and start at Zamphute village. Until Monjo, we will cross several suspension bridges and sometimes we trek the Dudh Koshi riverside.
Most of the trekking gradually flat, down, and uphill mixed. Zamphute, Toktok, and Benkar villages we will pass during trekking. We can see Mt. Thamserku during our trek. After reaching Monjo there is a checking point for Everest permits. Also called the Sagarmatha National Park Entry gate. We will check our permits and enter the National park area. After 15 minutes we will reach the Jorsalle on the Bank of Dudh Koshi River. We will have lunch there.
After lunch, we will trek similar around 1 hour to the big and high Suspension bridges. Probably it’s the deepest and most beautiful Suspension bridge. After this bridge, we will trek uphill for 1 hour to the resting place. It is the 1st Everest viewpoint. You can see 1st time Mt. Everest (8848m) for today then trek for 1 more hour till Namche. Overnight at Namche.
Day 4: Exploration day In Namche or Acclimatization day or hiking to Everest View Hotel(3880m)
Walking Hours: 3 To 4 Hours Day Hiking
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch And Dinner
Accommodation: Tea House/ Lodge
Max. Altitude: 3440M
Distance: 4KM
Namche is the gateway to Everest and the headquarters of the Khumbu region. The shopping market and every Saturday there is a local market. If you are here on Saturday you can see it.
If you like leisure time and just exploring around you can visit some gompas and the Museum of Namche. If you like hiking you can have breakfast and hike for around 2 hours to the Hotel Everest view (the highest altitude Star category hotel in the world).
From this hotel, you can see Majestic mountains like Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Amadablam, Thamserku, Kusum Kangaru, Kangtega, Kwongde, and other several snow-capped mountains.
After taking the tea there we continue trekking to the next Green village Hillary village Named by Sir Edmond Hillary after climbed Mt. Everest in 1953ad. We can explore Khumjung Monastery and can see the Head of the yeti according to Local people.
Then we can see Khumjung Hillary’s school. Then heading to the next village Khunde. Then we can explore Khunde hospital and the village and have lunch there. Then we back to Namche totally downhill and overnight at Namche.
Day 5: Trek from Namche Bazaar to Tyangboche
Walking Hours: 5 Hours Trekking
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch And Dinner
Accommodation: Tea House/ Lodge
Max. Altitude: 3960M
Distance: 5.9KM
Today after breakfast we will start our trek towards Tengboche. In the beginning, we will be trekking gradually flat way which way made by a single old man from the donation of tourists. This way very beautiful because of big even in snow time can easily find. If you are interested you can donate this man to construct the trails. Then we can trek 1st village Kyangjuma. In this village, we can take a cup of tea or a bakery if you are hungry.
Then you can see two ways. One way leads to Gokyo Lake and another way leads to direct to Everest base camp. We will take the right way to the direct base camp trek.
Then we will go downhill to Sanasa and Lousasa village during the trekking. After the downhill trek and crossing the Dudh Koshi River, we will reach Phungithanka. We will have lunch there. We can recheck our permit again here with Army.
Then after lunch, we will trek totally uphill to the last point of today trekking Tyangboche. In the evening we can explore the Everest region’s Biggest Monastery. Tyangboche in the evening Monks can meditate and pray. You can watch the ceremony. Then back to Guesthouse. Overnight at Tyangboche.
Day 6: Trek from Tyangboche to Dingboche
Walking Hours: 5 Hours Trekking
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch And Dinner
Accommodation: Tea House/ Lodge
Max. Altitude: 4410M
Distance: 9.1KM
After breakfast in the shadow of Beautiful Thamserku Mountain and exploring Everest, Lhotse, Tabuche, and Kwangde we will trek downhill to the beautiful village of Debuche after 30 minutes downhill.
Then we can trek gradually flat until Dudhkoshi river and cross another suspension bridge. The trek uphill to the next beautiful village Pangboche. This village is popular for potatoes. You can see farmland of potatoes a lot surrounds here. And a beautiful Monastery in this village.
The people who climb Ama Dablam can separate way from here with Everest base Camp trekkers. Then we will trek towards Somare and lunch here after a 1-hour trek from Pangboche. After lunch, we will trek flat and downhill to the river again and cross the bridge. Then trek uphill to Dingboche. Overnight here.
Accommodation: Lodge or Tea House/ Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, and dinner/ Transportation: No/ Activities: trekking.
Day 7: Acclimatization day at Dingboche
Walking Hours: 3 To 4 Day Hiking
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch And Dinner
Accommodation: Tea House/ Lodge
Max. Altitude: 4410M
Today is another rest day. During high altitude, we need to acclimatize our body with altitude so after 3000m for every 100m climb we need to rest 1 more day or sleep 2 nights at the same place. So either you can explore and leisure at Dingboche today. If you like a very long hike you can go to Chukung and hike Chukung RI. But most of the trekkers will go to Nagsarkang peak to explore the majestic mountain Makalu.
After breakfast, we can hike for around 3 hours to the top of the peak. During the hike to the top, we can see Mt. Pumori, Makalu, Amphu Lapsa, island peak, Amadablam, Thamserku, Kusum, Kwangde, Tabuche, Cholatse, Lobuche, and other 100s of Snow-capped Himalayan ranges of Khumbu.
After taking several photos then we will back to the hotel and have lunch. Evening leisure time to reading books or playing cards or exploring around. The choice is yours. Dingboche is a place separate for direct Everest base camp trekkers and island peak climbers and 3-pass trekkers.
Day 8: Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche
Walking Hours: 5 Hours Trek
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch And Dinner
Accommodation: Tea House/ Lodge
Max. Altitude: 4910M
Distance: 6.6KM
Today we will be trekking at a high altitude so please walk slowly with enough rest. After breakfast, we will trek a little uphill for around 30 Minutes in the same way as Nagsarkang we trek gradually flat and separate the way from Nagsarkang. We can see panoramic Mountain Vistas of Lobuche Peak, Cholatse, Tabuche, and Amadablam during the trekking. After 2 hours and 30 minutes of trekking, we will reach Thukla.
We can have lunch here if you are hungry. Thukla is not a village area just 2 houses here and both are hotels. From Thukla today and half an hour of trekking so difficult. From Thukla to uphill to the Memorial place of climbers.
You can explore lots of climber’s memorial places with Mountain View here. Lots of prayer flags increase your strength in trekking. Then we will trek gradually flat until Lobuche. In the evening you can go to see the glacier viewpoint in Lobuche or Hotel Pyramid for Acclimatization overnight at Lobuche.
Day 9: Trek From Lobuche to Gorakshep and explore Everest base camp (5364m)
Walking Hours: 7-8 Hours Trekking
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch And Dinner
Accommodation: Tea House/ Lodge
Max. Altitude: 5170M
Distance: 7.4KM
Today is the most important day of our whole trek. Because we will go to Mt. Everest base camp today. Lots of trekkers aim to reach there. In the morning we will take an early breakfast in front of Nuptse Mountain. Then we will trek through the Khumbu glacier and in front of Pumori Mountain after3 an hour of difficult walking in the glacier we will reach Gorakshep.
Then we will check in the room. Leave our trekking stuff here and lunch. Then we will day hike to Everest base camp for around 3 to 4 hours. The way seems so easy but so difficult because of the height and stony glacier path. We can reach the Everest Base camp within 2 hours and 30 minutes. In spring you can see numerous tents for climbers.
From Everest Base Camp you cannot see Everest. Before you do not believe but after today you believe then back to Hotel in Gorakhshep Overnight at Gorakhshep. High altitude so probably you cannot sleep the whole night. you can sleep just for some hours.
4 Km From Lobuche to Gorakshep. 3.4 km Roundtrip from Gorakshep to EBC And Return.
Day 10: Hike to Kala Patthar(5545m) and Trek back to Pheriche
Walking Hours: 7 To 8 Hours Trekking
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch And Dinner
Accommodation: Tea House/ Lodge
Max. Altitude: 4200M
Distance: 12.2KM
Today is another important day in our trekking. 3 hours before sunrise and prior to breakfast, we will hike to Kalapatthar to see a 360-degree sunrise view of the Everest Himalayan ranges. The trek to Kala Patthar is very difficult as compared to other day trekking. You will reach your maximum height on this trek today and you can see the best view of Mt. Everest from there.
Then we will explore all the mountain surroundings like Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Everest south cool, Lingren, Khumbutse, Changtse, Pumori, Amadablam, Makalu, Thamserku, and lots of other snow Himalayan ranges.
Probably this is your lifetime best view with Khumbu Glacier and Icefall. After exploring this you will back to the hotel. Breakfast and continue to trek down to Pheriche. Pheriche is low altitude so this night probably you have the best sleep than Gorakshep.
2.4KM For Kalapatthar Round trip and 9.8km from Gorakshep to Pheriche.
Day 11: Trek back to Namche
Walking Hours: 7 Hours Trekking
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch And Dinner
Accommodation: Tea House/ Lodge
Max. Altitude: 3440M
Distance: 14.2KM
Today is another long day of trekking back to Namche. After breakfast in front of Ama Dablam, we will trek uphill to Pheriche pass and trek to Domare then downhill to Pangboche.
During the trekking probably you can see a mountain goat, fear animals today. After Pangboche you trek downhill and cross Dudhkoshitriver then flat to Debuche and uphill to Tyangboche.
After lunch in Tengboche, we trek down to Phungithanka. Cross Dudh Koshi River again with a suspension bridge and trek uphill to Sanasa. The view of trekking back is different than uphill and trekking is more easily than downhill. From Kyangjuma the trek is an easy big trail and flat until Namche. Overnight in Namche,
Day 12: Trek from Namche to Lukla
Walking Hours: 7 Hours Trekking
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch And Dinner
Accommodation: Tea House/ Lodge
Max. Altitude: 2805M
Distance: 13.5KM
Today is the last day of trekking. We trek early for breakfast and trek downhill to Lukla. During back to trail also pass several suspension bridges, Jungles, Chortens, mani walls, Villages, Mountains, Chortens, and numerous riversides.
After a long trek, we will finish our trek in Lukla. Then confirm our ticket for Kathmandu. In the evening you can treat your guide and porter to give farewell dinner for the successful trekking. Overnight at Lukla.
Day 13: Flight from Lukla to Kathmandu
Walking Hours: 35 Minutes Flight And 30 Minutes Drive
Meals Included: Breakfast
Accommodation: 3 Star Category Hotel
After completing our trek today morning we can enjoy our last mountain breakfast trek 10 min to Lukla airport and a flight to Kathmandu. After the flight, your guide brings you to the hotel. In the evening our Mission Himalaya Treks and expedition representative will visit you to share your experience of Everest base camp trekking with us.
Then we give you a certificate on the completion of your trek. Today you have enough time for leisure and massage or explore UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Overnight at Kathmandu.
Transportation: Flight and private vehicle according to no of person.
Day 14: Departure your trip
Walking Hours: 30 Minutes Drive
Meals Included: Breakfast
Accommodation: None
After breakfast, today is the time to fly your happy home. If your flight is at night you can explore Kathmandu and Happy hour shopping or Final last hour shopping.
Mission Himalaya one staff drop you at the airport 3 hours before your flight or according to your check-in time. We will have a safe and nice flight. Hope to see you again with your friends, relatives, and family.
Budget Everest Base Camp Trek Cost
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Twin Sharing teahouse accommodation during the trekking from day 2 to day 12
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Three meals during the trekking(Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)
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Tourist standard accommodation in Kathmandu for 2 nights
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Equipment for trekking (sleeping bag and down jacket) which have to be returned after trek finish
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Sagarmatha National park permits, Khumbu Gaunpalika permits, and other entry fees
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Trekking guide expert and qualified in mountaineering with English spoken with supporting porter for 2 paying people with their salary, food, accommodation, transportation, and insurances
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Flight from Kathmandu or Ramechap to Lukla and return with airport taxes
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The airport picks up and drops off during domestic and international flight times
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First-aid medicine with oximeter carried by your guide
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Welcome dinner in Kathmandu during arrival(if your flight is late we will treat farewell dinner as support)
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All government and local taxes (no Hidden cost or VAT)
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Meals During your stay in Kathmandu except for the above-mentioned Itinerary also in the case of early return then itinerary or later departure than an itinerary.
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Any medical examination expenses.
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Any kind of medical or outdoor insurances or emergency evacuation costs.
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Nepal Visa cost.
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Extra night hotel accommodation in Kathmandu due to early arrival or late departure caused by you.
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Personal Expenses like bar bills, hot and cold drinks, Battery charges, Hot shower, Internet facilities, Laundry, cold and hot water.
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Gratitude and tips for guide porter and drivers.
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Budget Everest Base Camp Trek Related Information
Best time for Budget EBC Treks:
Two specific trekking seasons in Nepal. March to May (spring) and (September 15 to December 15) Autumn.
Two distinct times provide their own beauty so one season trek is just an information bit. Everest National park area is the adobe of dazzling diversity of flowers collection in antiquated woodland. That woodland converts its color in two dissimilar seasons.
Spring is famous for its flowering time whereas Autumn is well known for its sharp and regular weather and its stable scenery.
Everest Budget Trek in Spring:
The Attractiveness of trekking Everest in the Spring season is observing the colorful Rhododendron national flower blooming which is principally blooming in mid-April. So the pre-monsoon alpine forests provide distinct colors of white pink and red flowers. The rhododendron flower increases till Debuche and slowly finishes in higher elevations. So the Rhododendron is the supernatural heart touch for Everest Budget trekkers.
Note: Even Everest treks provide an opportunity to experience the beauty of rhododendron flowers, not the best trek to see the variety of flowers. Ghorepani Poonhill trek in spring in the Annapurna region is the best to experience flower trekking.
Everest base camp trek low cost
The Everest Base Camp trek’s price might change depending on a number of variables, including the time of year, the length of the trip, the itinerary, lodging, and transportation. Although it is feasible to complete the walk on a tight budget, it’s crucial to remember that excessive cost-cutting can jeopardize safety, comfort, and fun. The following advice will help you complete the Everest Base Camp expedition on a tight budget:
- Trek Without a Guide or Porter: The expense of the Everest Base Camp journey can be greatly reduced by trekking without a guide or porter. Yet, it demands more forethought, preparation, and independence. You will be in charge of making your own arrangements for permits, travel, lodging, and meals, as well as for your own health and safety. If you’re an experienced hiker, it may be a good idea to undertake it alone.
- Travel During the Low Season: Booking your trip between June and August will help you save money on transportation, lodging, and permits. The monsoon season, which coincides with the low season, raises the risk of rain, mud, and landslides. Hiking in the off-peak months calls for more adaptability, endurance, and planning and may not be ideal for everyone.
- Choose Simple Accommodation: You can save money on lodging by choosing simple teahouses or lodges rather than opulent hotels or resorts. Basic accommodations could, however, also mean less privacy, comfort, and hygienic conditions. Picking a teahouse or lodge that is hygienic, secure, and well-maintained is crucial. You should also bring a sleeping bag and pillow for extra comfort.
- Bring Your Own Food and Water: You can save money by bringing your own snacks, energy bars, and water bottles. Yet, it’s crucial to check the safety and cleanliness of the food and water, as well as to refrain from using single-use plastics that are bad for the environment.
- Rent or Borrow Equipment: Rather than purchasing new equipment, you can save money by renting or borrowing items like sleeping bags, trekking poles, and jackets. But it’s crucial to check that the equipment is of high quality, fits well and that you bring your own accessories like gloves, hats, and socks.
Depending on the level of comfort and service, the whole cost of the Everest Base Camp trek might range from USD 600 to USD 2000 or more. Low-budget trekking may entail more work and compromise, but it can also provide a more satisfying and authentic experience. In addition to putting safety, health, and happiness first, it’s critical to strike a balance between cost and quality.
Budget Everest Base Camp Trek FAQ'S
Ans. Normally there is no age limit for this trekking we have past experience of 6 years old to 75 years old trekkers this trekking to this trekking. For family trekking, we request you not to join with other group members and we request you to take a few days extra then please feel free to ask us about your arrangement. Mission Himalaya Treks and Expedition made clear your question regarding the trip prior to your confirmation.
Ans: Of course yes. You can deposit your luggage in Kathmandu in a hotel free of cost before the trek. The things unnecessary for the trip can leave there. After deposit your luggage please take the deposit voucher. After finish your tour you can show it and back to the hotel.
Ans: Mission Himalaya Treks and expeditions guide provide you the menu from your staying hotel and you can choose your own meal during the trekking. We will provide free hot drinks in trekking each meal with 1 cup. They have Nepali, Chinese, Indian and continental dishes. You have full the freedom to choose your meals from the menu. The food like Pizza, Noodles, Pasta, macaroni, Spaghetti, Rice, Eggs, Bread, Soups, Momo, Toasts. Traditional Nepali cuisine is very famous which includes the sets of rice, Vegetables, Lentils soup, Pickle, Curry, and crispy bread called Papad. This food is popular because it’s a buffet all over Nepal without pay extra add-on cost. Meals are hygienic and freshly prepared after you arrive at the guesthouse. Note: Meat in higher elevation is not very fresh so beware with meat items.
Ans: Yes, no doubt. You can charge your electric device in common places like the dining hall in the guesthouses. Only some places have to charge in your private rooms. You need to pay extra for your charging which can be US$ 1 to US$ 5 per hour per device or per full charging per device depends on the guesthouse or elevation. Note: 230 Volt c and d type of travel adapter useful in Nepal trekking and traveling. In case if you forget to bring you can buy this in Kathmandu for a couple of dollars.
Ans: Normally Nepal squat toilets popular in Nepal. Some teahouses provide trekkers western toilets. Some higher elevation the toilet is squat and outside sharing with many trekkers means not attached with your personal rooms.
Ans: Many of your time in the teahouse you can use toilets in teahouses. But during your trekking, you cannot find a toilet middle of the way. You can go toilet to see your privacy yourself outside in shadow or unseen places of trekkers.
Ans: Many lower elevation teahouses provide Wi-Fi at 3 to 5 us$ per 24 hours. You can buy a Sim card in Kathmandu with a data package and use it during trekking but the signal is poor and strong depends on the places. You can use this phone for domestic and international calls too. In case some places your Sim card not works properly you can use the guesthouse phone with paying the cost. Nowadays many teahouses provide the Everest Link Wi-Fi. If you buy US$ 30 for 20 GB or US$ 20 for 10 GB you can use almost all places during the trekking until your GB finished.
Ans: Of course yes. All the tea houses and hotels sell toilet paper in trekking. They do not provide toilet paper freely in the toilet. The cost of toilet paper starts from US$ 2 to US$ 5 in higher elevations. What kind of Shower facilities during my EBC trek? Lower elevation teahouses have a hot shower either by solar or by Gas whereas higher elevation provides hot water in the bucket because of flowing water freezing. Normally they charge US$ 3 to 5 for a hot shower per person per shower.
Ans: Only some teahouses have laundry facilities during the trekking. During your acclimatization day in Namche and Dingboche we will suggest you do laundry but another day it is not good for laundry because sometimes the clothes cannot dry due to time and cold weather. After complete trekking, you can give all your clothes in Kathmandu for laundry. They have fast laundry and dry services.
Ans: The best way of traveling higher elevation is slowly ascended to a higher elevation and acclimatize after 3500m 1 day at the same altitude. After 1000m altitude gain you need to stay another night again for acclimatization. Otherwise, you might have acute mountain sickness. Our all the guide are highly experienced with Symptoms with AMS and another related mountain sickness. So they carry oximeter and Diamox in higher elevation trekking. Some trekkers can trek without acclimatization. If you have a limited time frame you can consult with us for a short Everest base Camp trek then you can fly back from Gorakshep to Kathmandu by helicopter. We can customize your trip according to your holiday and economic wants so please consult with Mission Himalaya Treks experts.
Ans: Our trekking leaders are experts to handle such problems. In case if you are unable to trek lower or higher elevation during your injury or AMS they will consult with your travel insurance agents and according to your policy, we will send a helicopter for emergency evacuation. If you are normal we will give you good advice with first aid treatments to reduce sickness and bring your nearby health post or HRA post.
Ans: Yes, we can tell it’s safe according to our past trekking experience. But before eat your food please check if it’s well cooking or not. Water needs to treat safely before drinking because our natural water has lots of minerals. We can digest it but trekkers cannot be. Do not eat uncooked vegetables in Kathmandu. During the trekking meat is not fresh so beware before you eat meat items.
Ans: Nepal Mountain is obviously cold no doubt. Depends on the season and timing the temperature a lot of changes. Trekking in higher elevation will much colder than lower elevation. Normally during the high season of trekking day time hike not very cold you can hike with normal light hiking gear but in tea, houses say at night it will very cold. The temperature falls until negative 20 degrees at Everest base camp. But depends on elevation the temperature is different. Trek to Everest Base Camp in the wintertime is Very cold so the temperature falls to negative 40 degrees in Everest Base Camp. To prepare your trekking gear please consult with us before your departure.
Ans: Due to weather anytime the Lukla flight delayed or canceled. If you have a buffer day you can make your trek flexible. But if you have no extra day you can decrease your acclimatization day or you need to fly back from Everest Base camp to Lukla or Kathmandu by helicopter with extra add-on cost. Sometimes the weather is bad but the chopper can fly to Lukla. For this flight, you need to pay an extra US$ 500 per person per way. So prepare your contingency add-on cost for this flight. If you have a buffer day you can back to Kathmandu hotel that day cost you can pay yourself in hotel lodging and food. The flight can be rescheduled for the next day without extra add-on cost in flight. Sometimes the airlines change the flight from Kathmandu to Lukla to Ramechap to Lukla in that case we will provide you free transport from Kathmandu to Manthali Ramechap on a sharing basis. And Vice versa when you back after complete your trekking from Lukla to Kathmandu or Lukla to Ramechap and drive to Kathmandu.
Ans: Tips not mandatory but are expecting in Nepal. The guide and porter tips are not included in the tour fees. The tip is the appreciation of your treks. During the staff’s hard work and their effort for your happy holiday, we generally suggest you tip them. They think they succeed to complete your trek organize happily.
Ans: Except for the tour fee, your extra money depends on the things that you buy. For yourself drinks personal expenses we will suggest you bring US$ 20 per day. For extra spending, you can consult with our expert from Mission Himalaya Treks Prior to The trek and they will give you a Hint of the Money you spent. Roughly you can manage after our advice.
Ans: For group, tour joining we do charge you extra cost but on your dates, if you like to private trek you can consult with us for a solo trekking itinerary with Quotation.
Ans: Normally we have a free postponed policy prior to 3 months of booking. But Cancellation of booking after paying deposit are as follows: Before 90 days, a full refund of the deposit. Less than 21 days, no fund of the deposit. Between 90-21 days, only 50% of the deposit can be refunded.
Ans: Normally the cost you cannot get a refund if you are unable to trek by yourself because we need to pay our guide and porter fully after we committed the trip. So the tour fee is not refunded.
Ans: Of course yes if you will book your private trek with us but in group joining it will be not possible. If you have your private group tour you can consult with our company and guide then probably you can add extra days in your trek. You can consult with us after you confirmed we will try to choose your best solution.
Ans: We can organize the tour or short trekking quickly too. There are many options like Pokhara sightseeing, Chitwan Jungle Safari, Paragliding, Bungee jumping, Rafting Kathmandu tour, Lumbini tour. So you can easily extend your holiday after consulting our Mission Himalaya Treks and Expeditions Experts at least Prior 3 days if possible.
Ans: In our office policy, we cannot share private personal data with anyone. In sharing groups, we only can give you nationalities and aged groups with gender. You can ask us how many people in your group signed up with us for this trek. We never share your private data with another person too.
Ans: Mission Himalaya Treks Budget Everest base Camp package included almost all items but generally, we suggest you bring some tipping extra money and contingency optional helicopter flight from Kathmandu to Lukla and Lukla to Kathmandu US$ 1000 in case of bad weather and emergency. Other items are Nepal Visa fees, Wi-Fi, Battery Charging, Showers, Snacks and alcoholic drinks, and water charges. Also, you can bring some amount of Kathmandu lunch and dinners.
Ans: Normally only in the city, you can use credit cards properly. There are several ATMs in Kathmandu you can use this and bringing cash that is suitable for trekking. Normally they charge 3 to 5% extra cost for credit card use. Most of the trekking routes have no ATM so we will warmly request you to bring cash after an exchange in Kathmandu. For emergencies, you can use a credit card in some places.
Budget Everest Base Camp Trek Reviews
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I and my lover did Everest Base Camp trek with Mission Himalaya treks. We had the best time during the trek. Guide madan Absolutely the best and he completed made the trip with us. The Mission Himalaya is the best company because Office representative keeps in contact with us whole the trip. Before the trip also fast response about all the questions. Do not forget our incredible experience and could be recommended this company for all. Great JOB Our Mission Success by Mission Himalaya.
From the beginning time mission, Himalaya treks have constant care and follow up us whole trek to Everest base camp. when we arrived in Kathmandu Birendra pick up us and he transfer to hotel. he introduces a guide name Chapte for us. He was super nice and knowledgable about the mountains. In the trekking, he always walked with us and help a lot all the time so because of his care we did not feel AMS In mountain. Thank you Chapke. You are great. thanks Birendra for better arrangements.
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