Everest Base Camp Trek

Everest Base Camp Trek

Everest Chola Pass trek is a combination of everything that the Everest region of Nepal can ever offer. Combine Everest Base Camp trek with Gokyo lake and Chola pass; your Everest Cho La pass trek is ready! As you walk along the trail to Everest Base Camp, you will experience the lush landscape, forests, monasteries, people, culture, mountainous lifestyle, glaciers and glacier lakes. Above all, your walk to the Everest Base Camp will be an achievement; a trophy for lifetime. Not to forget, the adventure of crossing the Cho la pass! This adventurous trek offers you the best views of mountains like Mt. Everest, Mt. Nuptse, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Ama Dablam, Mt. Pumori and many more.

Outline Itinerary

  • Day 01: Arrive at Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA) Kathmandu
  • Day 02: Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing Tour
  • Day 03: Fly to Lukla and trek to Phakding (2652m/8699ft) Duration: 3 hrs
  • Day 04: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3440m/11283ft) Duration: 6 hrs
  • Day 05: Namche Bazar – Everest View Hotel – Return
  • Day 06: Trek to Tengboche (3860m/12660ft) Duration: 5 hrs
  • Day 07: Trek to Dingboche (4410m/14464ft) Duration: 5 hrs
  • Day 08: Dingboche to Nagerjun (5100m/16728ft) and return
  • Day 09: Trek to Lobuche (4910m/16105ft) Duration: 5 hrs
  • Day 10: Trek to EBC (5364m/17594ft) then back to Gorekshep (5181m/16994ft) Duration: 8 hrs
  • Day 11: Hiking to Kalapattar (5545m/18188ft) – Gorekshep then Dzongla (4830m/15840ft) Duration: 7 hrs
  • Day 12: Trek to Dragnak/Thangna (4700m/15415ft) via crossing Cho La pass (5420m/17780ft) Duration: 7 hrs
  • Day 13: Trek to Gokyo lakes (4790m/15710ft) Duration: 2-3 hrs
  • Day 14: Hiking to Gokyo RI (5483m/19083ft) and trek to Dole (4200m/13775) Duration: 7 hrs
  • Day 15: Trek to Namche (3440m/11285ft) Duration: 6 hrs
  • Day 16: Trek to Lukla (2800m/9184ft) Duration: 7 hrs
  • Day 17: Fly back to Kathmandu
  • Day 18: Leisure day
  • Day 19: Farewell

Cost Includes

  • All ground transports in private vehicle including airport transfers
  • Four nights accommodation with breakfast at a 3-star category hotel in Kathmandu
  • Kathmandu city tours including all entry fees, tour guide and private vehicle
  • Full board meals with tea/coffee (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the trek
  • Best available twin sharing lodge to lodge accommodation during the trek; we provide private bathrooms with hot shower at Phakding, Namche and Lukla
  • Seasonal fruits during the trek
  • One highly experienced, helpful and friendly guide, porters (1 porter for 2 people) and their food, accommodation, salary, equipment, and accidental insurance for all staff
  • Round trip flight Kathmandu – Lukla and Lukla – Kathmandu including departure taxes
  • Duffle bag for the trekking
  • Down jacket and sleeping bag during the trek
  • First aid medical kit
  • Sagarmatha National Park Permits fee
  • TIMS Fee- Trekkers’ Information Management System (Please bring 2 passport size photos for permit)
  • Government taxes & office service charge

Cost Excludes

  • Meals not specified in the ‘Meal Inclusions’ in the itinerary’
  • Travel insurance
  • International airfare
  • Nepal entry visa: you can obtain a visa easily upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu. (a multiple-entry tourist visa good for 30 days can be obtained by paying US $ 40 or equivalent foreign currency. Similarly, multiple-entry tourist visas for 90 days can be obtained by paying US $ 100. Please bring 2 copies of passport-size photos.)
  • Cold drinks Inc. coke, water, fanta etc.
  • Snacks and other personal expenses
  • Hot shower during the trek except Phakding, Namche and Lukla
  • Personal trekking equipments
  • Tips and gratuities for trekking staff and drivers

Important Note

If the above itinerary does not meet your needs, we can design individualized travel plans based on your preferences.

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