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12 Days Short Everest Base Camp Trek is one of the popular itinerary to step on the foot of the Mount Everest following the classical trail. It is short journey that incorporates all the components of regular itinerary. You will experience the massive mountain range yourself which is unforgettable for lifetime. Besides panoramic mountain view you will explore monasteries, wildlife and Sherpa culture, customs and tradition. This trek itinerary follow the footsteps of Tenzing Norgay and Sir Edmund Hillary, legendary mountaineers. Stepping in the base camp of the World’s Highest Mountain and Standing beneath towering Mount Everest with a climb of Kala Patthar just in front of you, is like a dream come true.
This 12 Days Everest Base Camp Trek itinerary initiate with the adventurous 40 minutes flight to Lukla, an entry point of Everest Region. Next comes breakfast and after a little while we trek through the farmlands, and lush forests with the majestic scenery of the mountains ascending through the bank of Dudh Kosi river and to Phakding. You will follow the trail on the left side of Dudh Koshi River enter the Sagarmatha national park and cross the suspension bridges before reaching Namche Bazaar. You will witness the first glimpse of Mount Everest. Namche Bazaar is one of popular gateway for all the trekking trail and the main trading center of the Everest Region. Every single trekkers has one acclimatization day. According to the Health Experts, staying active and moving during the rest days is necessary to adpat with the changing altitude. keep this in Mind, We hike to Everest View Hotel which is well known for its panoramic views of Everest, Thamserku, Khumbila, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, and many more. If trekkers are interested then descends to Khumjung and Kunde village to explore Khumjung Hillary School, Khunde Hillary hospital established by Sir Edmund Hillary and Yeti headed monastery.
From Namche Bazaar, the trail goes towards to Tengboche which is definitely a handcrafted natural beauty. On the way, We will enjoy the views of Mount Everest, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, and Nuptse. Besides the Himalayas View we will spot wildlife such as musk deer, pheasant, Himalayan Thar. We trek towards Tengboche through Phunki Thenga, where you can see the panoramic view of village. Continuing ahead we will see the biggest Buddhist monastery in Everest Region known as “Tengboche Monastery“. We visit the religious community same day at around 3 pm to witness a religious function and and observe their prayers. Getting the spiritual blessing at Monastery and begin walk to Dingboche which is known as the “Summer Valley” with small stone walled village with beautiful barley, potato and buckwheat fields.
After Achieving Everest Base Camp and Kala Patthar, we get back to Gorak Shep then to Pheriche. Finally descend on a steep trail from Namche Bazaar following to Lukla. Trek Ends with a scenic flight back to Kathmandu while free days is for shopping, rest or walking around the old street before a farewell evening celebration at Nepal’s finest cuisine.
This 12 Days Short Everest Base Camp Trek ensures All the required trekking permits, Both way Lukla Flight Ticket, All the Accommodations in Standard Lodges, Experienced Guides and Porters, Full Board Meals, Airport Transfer, and many more. In contrast, We have prepare short itinerary that does not include Kathmandu Sightseeing as well as Hotel Accommodation in Cities. If you choose your own hotel and want us to look after the trekking parts then this trip is perfect for you. But if you prefer to bit more relaxing trek along with two acclimatization days and sightseeing around Kathmandu, then you can also choose our 15 Days Everest Base Camp Trek or 10 Days Everest Base Camp Trek excluding acclimatization days in Namche Bazaar and Dingboche. Our treks are accompany by an experienced guide who will provide you ample time to walk at your own pace, take photos and enjoy the journey along the way. Our trekking itinerary can be done as per your requirement and preferences.
The Best Season to do Everest Base Camp Trek are Spring (March, April, May) and Autumn (September, October, November). During these time you will find moderate temperatures and provide better view of mountains, less heat haze cloud and clear views of mountains.
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Highlights of 12 Days Short Everest Base Camp Trek
- No Booking or Credit Card Fees
- Enjoy a spectacular flight to Lukla
- Visit Namche Bazaar and its famous Sherpa Museum
- Visit the Buddhist village and Monastery of Tengboche
- Best itinerary with ample Built in acclimatization days
- Passes through high suspension hanging bridges
- Experience the tradition and cultural of the sherpas, interact with people of the Himalayas.
- Hike to the Foot of world’s highest mountain, Everest Base Camp within 12 Days
- Countless mountains view including verest, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, and many more peaks.
- Amazing 360 degree panoramic view from Kala Patthar (5,555m) including Sunrise and Sunset
- Walk through the mountains, pastureland, rhododendron forests, terraced fields, meadows, and wilderness
- Experience the hospitality of locals, lodges and tea houses
- Experienced local guide and porter
- Free Airport transportation on Arrival and Departure Days
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Detailed Itinenary
DAY 01:
Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla and trek to Phakding (2,640m)
Distance: 3-4 hours trekking
Accommodation: Standard Trekking Lodge in Lukla
Include Meals: Lunch and Dinner
DAY 02:
Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,440m)
Distance: 5-6 hours trekking
Accommodation: Standard Trekking Lodge in Namche Bazaar
Include Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
DAY 03:
Rest Day and Acclimatization at Namche Bazaar
Accommodation: Standard Trekking Lodge in Namche Bazaar
Include Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
DAY 04:
Trek from Namche Bazaar to Tengboche (3,860 m)
Distance: 5-6 hours trekking
Accommodation: Standard Trekking Lodge in Tengboche
Include Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
DAY 05:
Trek from Tengboche to Dingboche (4,410 m)
Distance: 3-4 hours trekking
Accommodation: Standard Trekking Lodge in Dingboche
Include Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
DAY 06:
Aclimatization in Dingboche (4350m)
Accommodation: Standard Trekking Lodge in Dingboche
Include Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
DAY 07:
Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche (4,940 m)
Distance: 5-6 hours trekking
Accommodation: Standard Trekking Lodge in Lobuche
Include Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
DAY 08:
Trek to Gorak Shep (5,180m) and Everest Base Camp (5,364 m)
Distance: 6-7 hours trekking
Accommodation: Standard Trekking Lodge in Gorak Shep
Include Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
DAY 09:
Hike to Kala Pathar and trek Gorak Shep to Pheriche (4,250m/13,945ft)
Distance: 5-6 hours trekking
Accommodation: Standard Trekking Lodge in Pheriche
Include Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
DAY 10:
Trek from Pheriche to Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,285 ft)
Distance: 6-7 hours trekking
Accommodation: Standard Trekking Lodge in Namche Bazaar
Include Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
DAY 11:
Trek from Namche Baazar to Lukla (2,850m/9,350 ft)
Distance: 6-7 hours trekking
Accommodation: Standard Trekking Lodge in Lukla
Include Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
DAY 12:
Fly back to Kathmandu, Farewell Dinner
Distance: 40 Minutes Flight
Accommodation: N/A - Ask for Reservation
Include Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
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Price Includes
- International Airport picks up and dropoff transports by private vehicle
- Domestic Flight (Kathmandu – Lukla – Kathmandu) Ticket with airport departure taxes
- A highly experience, helpful, knowledgeable, friendly, English speaking well trained, Government License holder trekking guide
- Porter service (2 trekkers: 1 porter)
- Assistant guide group size above 6 person
- Meals, Insurance, Salary, Lodging, Transportation, Flight, other necessary equipment and insurance of our field staff
- Meals on the full board basis (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner) during the trek
- Trekking Lodge (Tea House) accommodation during the trek
- All necessary papers including Sagarmatha National Park entry permit fee and TIMS card (Trekking Information Management System)
- Khumbu Pashang Lhamu Rural Municipality fees.
- Emergency rescue operation assistance in arranging in case of complex health condition (paid by your Travel Insurance company)
- Comprehensive medical supplies (first aid kit will be available)
- We help you to hire a Sleeping bag, down jackets, duffle bags if you don’t have (with extra cost)
- Aspiration Adventure appreciation of certificate after the successful trek
- All our government taxes, vat, tourist service charges
- All necessary paperwork and official expenses
- Farewell Dinner in the typical Nepali Restaurant
What's Not Included
- International flight airfare
- Nepal entry visa fee
- Hotel Accommodation and meals in Kathmandu
- Your Travel and Medical Insurance
- All the alcoholic and non alcoholic cold and hot drinks on trek
- All desserts & sweet things like chocolate, cake, pie, pudding.
- Any unseen expenses due to circumstances beyond our control (natural calamities, strike etc.)
- Tips for the guide, porter and driver (expected, but not mandatory)
- All the costs and expenses which are not listed in “cost includes” Section
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Important Notes
Best Time to Trek
12 Days Everest Base Camp Trek can be done throughout the year, but the best time are Spring (March, April, May) and Autumn (September, October, November). During these time you will find moderate temperatures and provide better view of mountains, less heat haze cloud and clear views of mountains. From October to December you will see more green forests in the region. Although this trip can be experience during winter and monsoon seasons too, though it is not suitable for everyone. The higher you go the colder it’s going to be. Above 4000 meters, you can expect snow and temperatures to descend rapidly below zero degrees. Be prepared for all weather conditions and have the right gear as there is always a risk of rain at lower elevations and Snow higher up during the trail.
Physical Condition & Experience Requirements
Everest Base Camp Trek 12 Days is a moderate trek, Strenuous hiking on mountain paths, covering 3 to 9 miles per day on rugged terrain. These trek is suitable for keen trekkers who are able to walk for 4 – 6 hours in a day, with a light rucksack. There are 12 days walking with full porterage throughout the trekking and all there is left to worry about is your water, snacks and camera. Everest Base Camp trek is suitable for anyone with moderate fitness level for relative newcomers and first times to highly experienced hikers. Past trekking/walking experience would be an asset but not required to have any technical experience only that you need be in good physical condition and able to walk for 4 – 6 hours per day. The maximum altitude is 5,545m and the average is approximately 3,900m. Our itineraries allow sufficient time for acclimatization. Two rest days have been assigned (3500 to 4000 meters and above. EBC Trekking route consists of hills and flat-lands, you will mostly walk up-hill and down-hill with some steep portion. We recommend undertaking a gym training programme and practice morning jogging and exercise with hike 6-8 weeks prior to embarking on the trek.
Passport and Visa
If you are travelling to Nepal for (tour, sightseeing, travel, trekking, mountaineering, visiting friends and families) then you need to have a visa to enter Nepal. Arrival Visa is available at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu’s where you can simply get the “On Arrival Visa” with the application that require at least a passport of 6 months’ validity, and a passport size photo. You will be charged USD $ 30 for 15 days and USD $ 50 for 30 days as visa application fee which have to be paid in cash on arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport. For those tourists who have Indian and Chinese passports then you do not need a visa (Free Visa). Most visitors will be able to obtain a visa upon arrival at the airport. The Certain country (Nigeria, Ghana, Zimbabwe, Swaziland, Cameroon, Somalia, Liberia, Ethiopia, Iraq, Palestine, Afghanistan, Syria) are requested to acquire Visa prior their arrival from their local Diplomatic missions (Embassies/Consulates) of Nepal Government.
Accommodation During the Trip
At Aspiration Adventure, We believe that the accommodation is one of the major factor that enhances your overall travel experience. Keeping this in consideration, During trekking, we will be staying at standard lodge as possible. Accommodate in mountain are simple but it is standard, clean, comfortable lodge with great views of the mountain and sceneries. All the Accommodations are on twin sharing basis. However, Single Supplement can be provided upon request at additional cost. The rooms at mountain teahouses consist of nice and warm blankets, mattresses, pillows, bedsheets. During the trek in mountain, we ensure accommodate to the best available tea houses with great views of the mountain and sceneries. We will be pleased to help making reservation at any of the upgrade luxury accommodation. We are flexible and happy to make booking as per your requirement. We offers 3 Star Standard Hotel to Luxury Hotel Accommodation in Kathmandu if you wish to include in the trip.
Transportation & Flight
In this trip, Aspiration Adventure provides all the necessary transportation on private car and regular airlines flight to Lukla. Firstly we provide free arrival and departure service, Please let us know about your international flight for this service. On Arrival Day, you will be warmly welcome by our representative by traditional flower and transfer to respective hotel. For the Lukla flight you will have the Private car for the airport to hotel pick and drop off. Our flights to and from Lukla are through regular airlines twin Otter and Dornier. Similarly, According to your interest we will also private vehicles for tour such as Sightseeing around Kathmandu, Nagarkot, Dhulikhel, Chitwan, Pokhara or any tour in Nepal upon according to your intrest.
Travel Insurance
Travel Insurance is compulsory for Everest Base Camp Trek. All the trekkers must provide the travel insurance policy certificate to Aspiration Adventure. This is high-altitude trek and quite challenging which means it comes with the risks of altitude sickness and and other unforeseen events. Travel Insurance policy must cover medical and emergency repatriation including heli rescue and evacuation expenses at high altitudes. In case of emergencies, we will be using the insurance policy and informational documents you sent us to operate the quick operation. Travel Insurance comes handy in these unexpected situations by covering all of the costs of treatments, medics, and helicopter rescue.
Accomodation
At Aspiration Adventure, We believe that the accommodation is one of the major factor that enhances your overall travel experience. We will accommodate you in standard, clean, comfortable lodge (teahouse) with great views of the mountain and sceneries. All the Accommodations are on twin sharing basis. However, Single Supplement can be provided upon request at additional cost. Breakfast and dinner will be served from teahouses/lodge menu where we spend the night whereas, lunch will be served on the way to the next destination.
In these trip Hotel in Kathmandu are not included, If you wish to have complete package please inquiry us, we have the option to make the package according to your need ranging from 3-Star Hotel to Luxury accommodation during the trek and in Kathmandu, let us know We are flexible and happy to make that trip happen.
Your Quries
Frequently asked questions about this trip
Why do I book Everest Base Camp Trek with your company? Is there any difference?
If you think all the travel adventure company are same then it is time you change your concept! Yes, we are different and we can prove it. We have been organizing the trip to thousands of visitors by providing first-class quality services. Our offer of treks and tours is extensive, nonetheless every trip can be adjusted to your interests, taste and time schedule. If you don`t find trip or want to add-On extra you like, we design with pleasure and personalized dream trip in Nepal. Always with extra attention to quality. Here are reasons why we are different:
Expert Consultant, Reasonable Price, Flexibility on Trip Itinerary, Best Quality Services, Experienced Local Trekking Guides and Porters, Engaged in Social Work, Get valuable insight and Authentic Information, Hassle-free experience , Obtain permits easily and You get better security.
Will somebody come to pick me up at the airport upon my arrival?
Yes, our airport representative will be there to greet you at the Kathmandu airport. Our representative guide will be displaying your Name plate or Aspiration Adventure signboard to receive you from an international airport and transfer to hotel on Private vehicle.
Will trekking guide speak English?
Yes, All of our guides speak excellent English. We use local guides who have been to the Everest Base Camp Trekking Route numerous times. Our guides have many year’s of working experience, knowledgeable, flexible, polite, authorized licensed holder and are very good at connecting with people.
Can I Buy trekking equipment in Kathmandu before the start of the trip?
The answer is YES! You may not have full equipment yourself that is appropriate for Everest treks in Nepal. So, it is possible and economical to buy or rent the trekking gear (e.g. boots, jacket, gloves. sleeping bags, Down Jacket) in Kathmandu. The best way to find trekking equipment in Kathmandu before the start of the trip is to ask your guide or trekking agency. Through them, No deposit required for renting. We at Aspiration Adventure, Provide opportunity to hire or buy any trekking equipment at market with explore the tourist colorful market Thamel Bazaar down Town.
Does this package guarantee accommodation and meal?
Yes, This 12 Days Base Camp Trekking Package guarantee lodge to lodge stay at a mountain where we use the best available standard lodge during trek. Meals in the trek is very convenient but not as in cities. We include full board meal (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) in the trekking.
Is there any communications service available while we are on trek?
There are telephones available in some village along the Everest trekking routes from where you can make both domestic and international calls. Our guides carry local sim cards and we will communicate to all our clients through our trekking guides to at least once in a day to make sure you’re fine, safe, and have right everything up there. If you are wiling to get local sim card, we recommend purchasing an Ncell and Nepal Telecom pre-paid SIM card in Kathmandu. There are various rates and packages available for local sim card you should inquire to lower data and phone charges. Aspiration Adventure teams are available to support where necessary.
On the demand, we can provide you local sim card Complimentary Service. You have the functionality of calls and data noted that, SIM card will only work where there is local cell phone reception. It is widespread, but unreliable and prone to issues. For checking important emails and even posting pictures Both Mobile Internet and Wi-Fi works good.
Where can I leave stuff in Kathmandu when I am trekking?
It is recommended to carry the basic clothing and accessories needed for the trek. Anything you don not want to take on the trek, can be stored at your hotel or in our office in Kathmandu. We suggest you ensure your bag is lockable.
Do I have to buy travel insurance ?
Yes, you must have travel insurance after booking any trek that rises above 4,500+ meters. Your insurance must cover medical evacuation and helicopter rescue.