About Everest Base Camp Trek - 14 Days
The Everest Base Camp Trek is the most famous trek worldwide that leads to the base of the world's highest mountain, Mt. Everest. The 14 days amazing journey to the base of Everest is more than just a trek and feeds your soul by relishing stunning landscapes and the rich cultural heritage. It is the most thrilling and adventurous trek in Nepal. The trek to the Everest Base Camp allows you to embark on a journey that leads you to the world’s tallest mountain peak. And, believe it or not, the views of the mighty Everest from Kala Patthar, at such a high altitude are the most stunning you can get without slogging up to the summit for weeks! This uniquely selected route takes you to one of the Himalayas' unsung beauties, nestled in a secret valley in the Khumbu region.
Everest Base Camp excursion is a dream destination for thousands of travelers that visit Nepal every year. It is a venture that allows you to explore the exotic flora and fauna of the Khumbu region along with picturesque valleys, tempting snow-capped Himalayan Mountains, beautiful glacial lakes, huge glaciers, and diverse climatic zones, and vegetation. During the Everest Base Camp Trip, you will find yourself surrounded by snow-capped mountains, a location that feels like paradise. Your journey will take you through a winding path through forgotten valleys, past serene mountain views, and through historic villages. Upon reaching the base camp, you find yourself surrounded by snow-covered mountains, a place that feels like a paradise.
People climb Mount Everest to test their mettle in the face of adversity. Some people simply wish to stroll around the highest peaks and take in the incredible views of Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Pumori, and Ama Dablam. Thus, your excursion to the Everest Base Camp is the perfect option for individuals who do not want to climb the towering Everest but still want to marvel at the vistas of the world's highest mountain. Making the decision to embark on this journey is a cause for celebration.
What is worth noting is that the Everest Base Camp is the gateway for all the climbers that attempt to climb the highest summit of the world, Everest. Getting to the Everest Base Camp is the most famous trekking location that holds a long history of pride, glory, and tragedy too. The Everest Base Camp Trip is a brand in itself now and a dream venture of many people in the world to accomplish once in a lifetime. The EBC trek is one of the most memorable journeys in the world, with a heady mix of natural beauty, intriguing culture, and a personal sense of achievement, as well as genuine Nepalese hospitality from the inhabitants of the Solukhumbu region. The spectacular views and loyal and friendly inhabitants (the Sherpas) make trekking in the Everest Region the most sought trekking destination in Nepal. Furthermore, you also spot various animals such as musk deer, leopards, jackals, and mountain tahr. In addition, unique bird specimens such as the pheasant and long tails birds are seen on our 14 days Trek Guide to Everest Base Camp.
The Everest Base Camp journey combines the extraordinary splendor of well-organized routes with the raw element of the Himalayas! Trekking to Everest Base Camp is not difficult, but it is not easy either. It necessitates a great deal of willpower and a good deal of luck. Regardless, you have our commitment and we will motivate you in reaching the summit of Mt. Everest while you make memories worth the journey!
The Everest region is coveted with gems that truly make you believe that there indeed is a piece of Heaven on Earth! The Everest Base Camp is located in the Solukhumbu District of Nepal, in the northeastern part of the country. It also encompasses the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Sagarmatha National Park. Namche Bazaar, often known as the gateway to Everest, is the largest town in the Everest region, embedded right within the Everest territory! You can also point out countless natural wonders in the region. The three high passes of the Everest region: Renjo La Pass (5,360 m), Cho La Pass (5,420 m), and Kongma La Pass (5,420 m) are also quite popular.
The Everest region has more to offer, thus, if you feel like you want to explore more of this magnificent beauty, we suggest you add some side trails on the 14 Days Everest Base Camp trip as well!
Join one of our departure dates of 14 days of uninterrupted wondrous journey to the Everest Base Camp or Contact Us to organize an EBC trek as per your need. Enjoy this exhilarating, incredible adventure knowing that our skilled, experienced guides and porters will be there to help you at every turn. Here, at Outfitter Nepal, we make sure to fulfill all your trek wishes. Your trip can be completely customized, and we look forward to assisting you in creating lifelong memories. From us, you get the most comprehensive package and best services.
Disclaimer:
Our goal is to make sure we go by the itinerary or schedule for your best trek to the Everest Base Camp. However, due to the nature of travel, we are occasionally obliged to alter our plans. It could be due to bad weather or other unforeseen events. The schedule is concise and set, but there are some places where we need to be more flexible. Thus, we hope that our guests will be willing to stay in Nepal for a few extra days. We fly from Kathmandu to Lukla via plane. Lukla Airport is a little alpine airport in the midst of the higher Himalayas. Even though it's only a 40-minute trip, flights from Kathmandu will not depart if the weather is bad. The Lukla flight might sometimes be delayed for a day or two. In such instances, you have two choices: either take a helicopter flight from Kathmandu or extend your schedule. In such cases, the emergency cash we described earlier comes in handy. The helicopter ride and extra days are not included in the Outfitter Nepal package. We wish for pleasant weather every day. However, if the situation persists and you do not have the option of a helicopter journey or additional days, our team will work with you to make appropriate arrangements.
Find the major highlights of the 14 days trek itinerary to the Everest Base Camp below !
Lukla: The Goal to reach the Everest Base Camp is impossible without a daring flight to Lukla
Flying to Lukla is a thrilling that needs lots of guts to hold on to that short flight. The flight will be extremely scenic and stimulating. This flight itself is one of the main highlights of our 14 days Everest Base Camp Trek Itinerary package to the Base Camp. What is it about this flight that makes it so sensationally adventurous? It is, in fact, the Lukla airport's landing strip. It boasts one of the world's shortest runways at 525 meters (1,729 feet) and one of the world's highest airports at 9,334 feet (2,845 m).
When you add in the high grade of the runway, which dangles down the side of a mountain, you've arrived at the world's most dangerous airport. Exciting, isn’t it? Enjoy the views of Everest, Pumori, Lhotse, Nuptse, and other most beautiful peaks from up, above the clouds.
In fact, according to certain documentaries on National Geographic and Discovery, Lukla airport is the world's most dangerous airport.
The Dornier planes are small twin-propeller planes with a maximum capacity of 14 passengers that fly this route. Cloudy weather and shifting air pressure in the high mountains make for a turbulent ride, and the non-pressurized cabins of these little planes add to the realism of the experience.
The adventurous trail through Sagarmatha National Park
Trekking in the Everest Base Camp presents diverse climatic zones and vegetation. From Phakding and Monjo onwards, you trek through Sagarmatha National Park, which is home to hundreds of flora and fauna. This park is also listed in the UNESCO World Natural Sites. The trekking trail involves many ascends and descends crossing several streams and dense forests. Lhotse, Cho Oyu, Pumori, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Kwangde, Kangtaiga, and Gyachyung Kang while venturing through the trek.
For a long time, Sagarmatha National Park has served as a sanctuary for endangered animals and birds. Rare creatures found in Sagarmatha National Park include the Red Panda and Snow Leopard. Sagarmatha National Park's birdlife has long been a draw for visitors. While taking in the scenery, visitors enjoy bird watching. Enjoy exploring the wilderness at Sagarmatha National Park with our 14 days trek package!
Explore Namche Bazar
Namche Bazaar is a major station along the Everest trekking route. It's a fantastic location for seeing Nepal's Himalayan region and mountains. Along the trails from Monjo to Namche Bazaar, you can see the first glimpse of Everest. At 3,500 meters above sea level, Namche Bazaar serves as the starting point for treks to Everest and other Himalayan peaks. It's a small, vibrant market town where you can buy everything from trekking and climbing gear to Tibetan souvenirs.
The lovely Namche serves as the entrance to the Everest Base Camp. It also serves as a memorial for many mountaineering expeditions and provides information on the Sherpa people's lifestyle and culture. Namche is well known for its yak cheese and butter. Namche was originally a significant trading city in the Khumbu region, situated on the side of an arch-shaped mountain with breathtaking views of big Himalayan peaks from everywhere in the valley. Namche is one of the highlights of the Everest Base Camp adventure! Usually, trekkers stay here for a couple of days for acclimatization and while trekkers are in Namche Bazaar for rest then they might hike up to the Everest view hotel in Syangboche and there is another airport as well. It’s quite certain, that your time at Namche is going to be fun!!
Experience the rich culture and tradition of Sherpa
During the trekking in the Everest Region, you spend the night in several villages, where you get to experience the rich culture and tradition of the Sherpa. People here are very friendly and kind, therefore don't hesitate to talk to them. They would love to be part of the conversation and might share centuries-old legends. The overall trek allows us to enjoy climbing in the Everest region while teaching about Buddhist temples and the Sherpa people who live in the Nepalese Himalayas.
The Mani Rimbu celebration, which is the largest festival of the Sherpa people, is held in the monasteries throughout October and November, which is the nicest and most beautiful season in the Everest region. This season, tourists to the Everest region will have a fantastic opportunity to participate in the Sherpa's fantastic festival. It’s going to be a unique experience that you get to witness at Namche Bazaar!
Visit ancient Tengboche Monastery
Tengboche Monastery is the main attraction for trekkers, mountaineers, and everyone else throughout the 14 days journey to the infamous Everest Base Camp! This historic monastery, which is also a religious holy site in Khumbu with tremendous importance, gives spectacular views of Mt. Amadablam and the surrounding Himalayas. Guru Rinpoche will bless all pilgrims and guests who enter this sacred location.
Tengboche monastery was built in 1961 by Lama Gulu, which got destroyed in the earthquake in 1934. Later, in the same year, the monastery got rebuilt. However, in 1989 the monastery caught on fire and got restored once again. Regardless of all of those incidents, the Tengboche monastery is the oldest and the biggest in the Khumbu region. While trekkers explore the Tengboche monastery and views of the Everest range then they are heading to Dingboche which is a very lovely place. Every trekker is taken a one-day rest for acclimatization and Dingboche is the gateway to climbing Island Peak as well.
Make it or Break it to the Final Destination
The Everest Base Camp, at the foot of the Khumbu Glacier, is surrounded by some of the world's most famous peaks. The Everest Base Camp Trek is a must-visit end goal for enthusiasts from all over the world! Thousands of trekkers visit the Everest Base Camp and other Nepalese circuits each year without attempting to climb the summits. Reaching the Base Camp to Everest is a big achievement in itself that one can have in their life. From the camp, you can see stunning views of the Himalayan Mountains and glaciers.
Kala Patthar: Experience the faces of the Himalayas not visible from the Base Camp
Kala Patthar viewpoint is a very famous place in the Khumbu region to see a gorgeous sunrise. Located above the base camp, Kalapatthar also offers 360-degree views of Everest and surrounding mountains. Because of Everest's structure, the summit is not visible from Base Camp, thus most trekkers will choose to ascend Kala Patthar to see it.
The enormous peaks of Nuptse, Changtse, and Lhotse can also be seen from Kala Patthar's perspective. Many people climb Kala Patthar first thing in the morning to catch the sunrise, but the sun rises behind Everest and Lhotse, so you won't get a nice shot. Climbing is best done in the late afternoon when the sun is setting. You'll be able to see Everest and Lhotse drenched in golden sunlight if the weather cooperates. A hike to Kala Patthar is a must during this 14 days trek package to the Everest Base Camp, for the views! FOR THE VIEWS!
A must! Get to see panoramic views of the Himalayan Mountains
Mount Everest (8,848 meters), Mount Lhotse (8,516), Mount Cho Oyu (8,201 meters), Mount Nuptse (7,861 meters), Mount Pumori (7,161 meters), Mount Ama Dablam (6,812 meters), Mount Thamserku (6,623 meters), Mera Peak (6,476 meters) Mount Kongde (6,187 meters), Island Peak (6,160 meters), Lobuche Peak (6,119 meters) and other peaks will be visible throughout the trekking. Getting this close to the Himalayas is surely one of the best feelings in the world.
The memorials in the Thukla Pass
Climbing the famed Thukla Dhukla pass at 4800 meters is required for the trek. This is the only pass that leads to Lobuche, where trekkers spend the night before Gorakshep. The next day after having breakfast trekkers are heading to Ghorakshep, which is 5180 meters in elevation and the last hotel stop. There are two options for trekkers to choose Kalapatthar or make their final approach to the base camp. Over 100+ tributes to climbers who died while attempting to climb Mt Everest might well be found at the pass's summit. This location serves as a sharp reminder of how harsh the mountains can be at times. With all the memorials nearby, the silence and strong winds at the top of the pass might be disturbing at times.
Everest Base Camp Trek Altitude Chart:
The trek itinerary map is designed to present you with a pictorial view of the trail. You can see where you are stopping and what kind of trail it is on the map. Moreover, you can also get a hard copy of the map as well to take with you on the route, find the trek to Everest Base Camp itinerary map here.
Why should you choose Outfitter Nepal?
First and foremost, we would like to extend our warmest greetings to you on behalf of Outfitter Nepal, which has years of experience in this industry. As a result, we understand what clients might expect and have never failed to surpass the client's expectations. On our Trip Advisor and Review pages, you can see what our prior customers have to say about us.
We provide skilled local trekking guides and porters for Nepal trekking and peak climbing in the Himalayan regions of Everest and other locations.
At Outfitter Nepal, we prioritize customer safety and security. Customer satisfaction is critical to us. Thus, we put forth a lot of effort to ensure that clients have a great experience in the Himalayan regions of Nepal.
Our Professional Local Trekking Guides are well-educated and fluent in a variety of languages, including widely spoken English. The guides are well-trained government license holders, while the porters are physically robust due to the high altitude. We take trekking to the Everest Region very seriously, while also making it a fun endeavor!
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