Compare Everest Base Camp Trek by Exodus Travels vs Everest Base Camp trek-12 Days by White Hill Adventure
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| Duration | 16 days | 12 days |
| Price From | $ 2,845 | $ 1,120 |
| Price Per Day | $ 178 | $ 93 |
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| Trip Style | Small group tour | Small group tour |
| Lodging Level | Standard | Basic |
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| Flights & Transport | Ground transport included | Ground transport included |
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| Meals Included | Breakfast is included throughout the trip. In the teahouses, breakfast will be a choice of bread (a slice of toast, chapatti or Tibetan bread), egg (boiled, fried or omelette), and either muesli or porridge each day. Hot tea/coffee is also served. On some days, there will not be a choice for breakfast and either a trekkers breakfast (egg, hash brown, baked beans and toast) or a pancake with jam/honey will be served. You may also be able to supplement your included breakfast with additional items on the teahouse menu should you wish – additional items not included in the set menu should be ordered and paid for separately. Please note, some more remote teahouses/lodges are unable to provide an extensive menu due to irregular delivery schedules. During periods of bad weather or a high volume of trekkers, there may be a more limited menu choice. Also, the menus and extras are generally more expensive at higher altitudes. Lunches are taken at a teahouse en route – sometimes one of your guides will go ahead with the group’s order to make it more expedient. Dinner is in the same teahouse you sleep at (this is custom in Nepal as teahouses base their room rate on it). Although most lodges have almost identical menus, they are reasonably extensive and offer a varied selection, ranging from traditional Nepalese dhal bhat to pizza and apple pie. Dhal bhat is the staple diet in Nepal and comes in many different forms but generally comprises curried lentils and meat or vegetables, some rice, and a pickle/chutney. Another popular snack is momos: a Nepalese dumpling (fried or steamed) that’s filled with meat or vegetables. Meat is available in the teahouses but we advise against eating it. Meat is often carried in the heat for several days before reaching the lodges and can cause stomach upsets or illness. Germs can also be spread by handling dirty money – we recommend using hand sanitiser. Dietary requirements Gluten-free diets: We strongly recommend you bring extra food and snacks with you to supplement the food on trek as there will be little variety available to you, particularly for breakfast. Even many of the soups are powdered and contain gluten. Gluten-free breakfast options are limited to vegetable fried rice and a choice of egg. On specific days only, a trekkers breakfast (without the toast/with an extra egg) will be served. Vegan diets: Breakfasts are limited to a choice of muesli/porridge made with water each day, and on specific days only, a trekkers breakfast (without the egg) or vegetable fried rice. Lactose-free diet: The same will apply although you will also have a choice of egg each day. If you buy imported food and drink on trek, you will spend more than the suggested amount. Drinking water Staying hydrated is important when undertaking any physical activity but particularly so at altitude where it is generally recommended to drink at least 0.7gal to 1gal (three to four litres) per person per day. We strongly encourage you not to buy bottled water on trek as this contributes to the growing problem of plastic pollution in Nepal. The teahouses sell boiled water for approximately 150-300 Nepalese rupees (US$1.15-US$2.30) per litre (the price increases the higher you trek), which should not require treating. This is also perfect for a bedtime refill as it can double as a hot-water bottle. Alternatively, all teahouses provide free cold water. This should not be drunk untreated, so we recommend you bring a reusable bottle/water bladder/CamelBak (ideally two and wide mouth) and use an effective form of water treatment. There are a wide range of products available including Steripens or purification tablets, which are the quickest and easiest options to use on trek – we recommend talking to an outdoor retailer for the latest advice as technologies are improving all the time. Make sure to check the product’s performance in cold/freezing conditions and consider battery life (lithium batteries are best in cold conditions). Exodus has partnered with Water-to-Go, a filtration system that eliminates more than 99.99 percent of all microbiological contaminants from any non-saltwater source – visit Water-to-Go for more information. Exodus customers can claim 15 percent off their first order and, better still, 15 percent of the purchase value will be donated to the Exodus Travels Foundation. These bottles filter the water as you drink, though the spout may not be the most efficient while moving on trek. Please note, if the water freezes it will clog up the filter. In this event, defrost before use by sitting the filter in lukewarm water for 10-15 minutes. | N/A |
| Description |
Retrace the steps of pioneering adventurers as you walk the classic trail to Everest Base Camp. Led by English-speaking mountain guides from the Himalaya region, we navigate the most illustrious range on the planet, staying in traditional teahouses and visiting atmospheric Sherpa villages. It’s a challenging trek but one made a little easier with our built-in acclimatisation day, our high staff-to-traveller ratio (1:4) and the never-forgotten reward of seeing Everest in all its glory. Expedition departures: Spend two nights at Everest Base Camp in spring, when the climbing parties are preparing for their summit attempt. See Trip Code TNTA for further details. Why trek with Exodus? Free four-season sleeping bag and down jacket hire, available on request One of the highest staff-to-traveller ratios on the trek with one staff member to every four travellers More than 30 years’ experience organising treks in Nepal Carefully planned ascent rates and itineraries with built-in acclimatisation and contingency days Established protocol for Lukla flight delays Exodus annually commissions independent air-safety audits on domestic carriers in Nepal and only use those approved as part of the audit Experienced English-speaking local leaders who are qualified in first aid and trained to recognise and deal with altitude sickness All staff (leaders, guides and porters) are fully insured and paid a fair wage Staff carry oxygen, a first-aid kit, and self-assessment acute mountain sickness cards, used to monitor every traveller at altitude Speak to Exodus office staff who have done the trek themselvesHike the classic trail to Everest Base Camp with our beloved local guides – a trip we’ve run for more than 30 years |
Everest Base Camp Trek is a standard way to reach the base of world highest Mt. Everest Base Camp enclosed within towering peaks of Nuptse and Lhotse.Everest Base Camp Trek allows you with ample time to get acclimatize as well to immerse within local Sherpa culture of Buddhism. Whereas adventure blends with local colorful custom. Starting our adventure to Everest Base Camp Trek- 12 days to reach at famous Lukla town.Before short scenic flight from Kathmandu. Then walks lead into nice and lovely Sherpa villages enriched with immense traditional life of Buddhism religion too. |
Day 1 Arrive in Kathmandu
The tour starts at the Royal Singi Hotel, which has hosted countless numbers of our trekkers over the years. There is a full trek briefing this evening, in which we gather as a group for the first time and go over any questions you may have. Rest up, we begin our trek to Everest Base Camp tomorrow. Accommodation: Royal Singi Hotel (or similar)
Day 2 Early morning transfer to Manthali for your flight to Lukla. Trek to Phakding
Start very early this morning to drive (approximately four hours) to Manthali Airport (RHP), where all Lukla flights now operate from. We leave our hotel at approximately 3am to arrive in Manthali Airport in time for the first morning flights to Lukla. The hotel provides a packed breakfast for the journey. Fly to the mountain airstrip of Lukla (9,190ft/2,800m), and set off on the first short leg of our trek, heading north up the valley of the Dudh Kosi (Milk River), then descend from the small plateau into the forested valley. The trail offers tantalising views of green, hilly terrain before reaching the settlement of Phakding, where we spend our first night. Accommodation: Teahouse (altitude: 8,701ft/2,652m)
Day 3 Follow the Dudh Kosi and ascend to Namche Bazaar, with time to explore Sherpa villages
Heading out of Phakding, follow the Dudh Kosi north. Today’s walk takes us through magnificent forests with glimpses of the mountains ahead. We cross the river several times by bridge as we pass through the villages of Benkar, Monzo and Jorsale. A final bridge brings us to the foot of the steep climb to Namche. Halfway up the ascent, we may get our first glimpse (cloud permitting) of the Everest summit behind the great ridge of Nuptse-Lhotse. A last 985ft (300m) climb brings us to Namche Bazaar, the Sherpa capital and the main town in the area, which get can explore properly on our return from Base Camp. Namche is a prosperous Sherpa town and an important trading centre. It has a weekly market on Friday afternoons and Saturday mornings, but the town always bustles with trekkers, coffee shops, bakeries and stores selling all kinds of trekking and climbing gear and Tibetan souvenirs. Accommodation: Teahouse (altitude: 11,285ft/3,440m)
Day 4 Acclimatisation walk to Kunde and Khumjung; descend to Kyanjuma
Climb steeply out of Namche past the airstrip at Shyangboche to the Everest View Hotel, the highpoint of our day at 12,730ft (3,880m). Built by the Japanese, this spectacularly situated hotel with wonderful views of Everest and Ama Dablam is an ideal place for a tea break. En route to the Everest View Hotel, you have the option to stop at the Sagarmatha Next experience centre. Here we can learn about the work this local organisation is doing to tackle waste pollution on the mountain trails, while also seeing amazing art pieces created from waste. Descending through forest, arrive at Khumjung for lunch close to the Sir Edmund Hillary School. After, walk up to Kunde and visit the Edmund Hillary Hospital. The twin villages of Kunde and Khumjung are below Khumbila, the rocky peak sacred to all Sherpas. For much of the walk, enjoy great views of Ama Dablam and other Himalaya giants. Walk back down through Khumjumg to the monastery. Sadly, it was damaged in the earthquake but is now being repaired. Inside is a small box and, after paying the small entry fee (which goes towards repairs), see the only 'yeti' skull in the world. Descending to the main trail, spend the night at Kyanjuma. Accommodation: Teahouse (altitude: 11,810ft/3,600m)
Day 5 Trek through the Sherpa heartland to the monastery at Thyangboche for superb mountain views
Descend to the river this morning, crossing at the little settlement of Phunki Thangkha (10,665ft/3,250m), then climb steeply through the forest to Thyangboche (12,867ft/3,867m). Arrive by lunchtime and visit the famous monastery in the afternoon. The sunset and sunrise over the mountains are not to be missed – Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse and Ama Dablam provide a wonderful backdrop to our teahouse. Look out for Himalayan tahr, a native wild goat, in the forest surrounding the monastery. Accommodation: Teahouse (altitude: 12,700ft/3,870m)
Day 6 Continue up the Khumbu Valley and then the Imja Valley to Dingboche
Descend through the forest to Devoche and, a little further on, cross the rushing Imja Khola, whose valley we now follow. Climbing steadily, the trail enters Pangboche (12,795ft/3,900m), the highest permanent settlement in this valley. Ascending, we have lunch at Shomore, after which we leave the trees and cross a wooden bridge at the confluence of the Khumbu and Imja rivers. A short, steep climb brings us to Dingboche (14,270ft/4,350m), a summer settlement where great peaks surround us. Accommodation: Teahouse (altitude: 14,270ft/4,350m)
Day 7 Spend the day at Dingboche for acclimatisation
Spend the day at Dingboche to continue acclimatising. Those adapting well to the altitude can climb Nangkartshang Peak (16,730ft/5,100m) for great views of Makalu, Lhotse, Chalotse, Tawoche and Ama Dablam. There is the option to climb halfway up or, if you’re feeling energetic, it takes about 3hr 30min to the top. It’s a tough, steep climb but well worth the effort for the amazing views. Return to Dingboche for a late lunch. The rest of the afternoon is free to relax and acclimatise. Accommodation: Teahouse
Day 8 Continue the ascent to Lobuje
The trail climbs steeply out of Dingboche, past a chorten (Buddhist shrine), and ascends the valley gradually to Dugla at the end of the terminal moraine of the Khumbu Glacier. Stop for a tea break and snack before the steep climb to Chukpo Lari, a beautiful, poignant place with a line of memorials to climbers who have died on Everest and a beautiful panorama of the peaks on the Nepal-Tibet border. The trail then eases off as we follow the valley to Lobuje, a tiny hamlet with a few teahouses. In the late afternoon, there is the option to walk up onto the lateral moraine of the Khumbu Glacier. Sunset on Nuptse is not to be missed. Accommodation: Teahouse (altitude: 16,175ft/4,930m)
Day 9 Visit Everest Base Camp; overnight at Gorak Shep
Today is a very long, hard day as we leave very early, following the Khumbu Glacier northwards to Gorak Shep (17,008ft/5,184m). The trail rises and falls along the moraine with some short, steep sections. It is also rocky as we are now on the lateral moraine of the Khumbu Glacier. It takes about three hours to reach Gorak Shep, where we rest and eat. There are no lodges from here to Everest Base Camp and back, so fill water bottles and take snacks. Start by walking across the sandy flat at Gorak Shep and climb onto the lateral moraine of the Khumbu Glacier. The trail ascends the side of the glacier for a couple of hours before finally descending onto the rocky glacial moraine itself. The trail winds up and down through fascinating ice seracs to Everest Base Camp, the world's most celebrated campground and the culmination of our trekking efforts. It's a real achievement to reach EBC, so share some hugs or high fives and make sure to spend a moment or two quietly reflecting on your journey and taking in the famed surroundings. Enjoy close-up views of the Khumbu Icefall and see just how difficult it is for climbers to negotiate through the huge ice blocks. Also capture your essential photo at the Base Camp rock – it can hang on your wall back home forever! Then, having reached our goal, return to Gorak Shep for a well-earned relax. Please note, accommodation options are extremely limited at Gorak Shep and our teahouse is very basic, though the communal dining area is warm, and the food served promptly to satisfy trekkers’ appetites. Because of the high altitude, the plumbing facilities can be affected and water freezes much of the time. Accommodation: Teahouse (altitude: 17,008ft/5,184m)
Day 10 Climb Kala Pattar for classic mountain views of Everest; descend to Pheriche
It is another hard day as we climb steeply above Gorak Shep to the small peak of Kala Pattar (Black Rock) at 18,192ft (5,545m) from where we can look over the base camps of the various Everest expeditions. This climb affords a magnificent view of the Khumbu Glacier and, above all, a close-up view of the highest mountain in the world. Return to Gorak Shep and retrace our steps to Lobuje for lunch and then continue down the valley to the lower altitude of Pheriche for the night. Please note, the walk to Everest Base Camp and the climb of Kala Pattar are both very tough. Sometimes we may change the order in which we tackle the walks depending on the group’s ability and weather conditions. Accommodation: Teahouse (altitude: 13,921ft/4,243m)
Day 11 Retrace our steps to Kyanjuma
Descending through Pheriche, cross a small bridge and have a short climb before descending to join the main Imja Khola valley. Follow the valley down to Pangboche through an alpine meadow landscape. Drop down to the rushing river then walk through peaceful rhododendron forests to the village of Devoche, where we climb back up to Thyangboche on the ridge for lunch. Descend off the ridge to Phunki Tenga and walk back up to Kyanjuma, where we spend the night. Accommodation: Teahouse (altitude: 11,810ft/3,600m)
Day 12 Descend through Namche to Monzo
The walk to Namche Bazaar takes us along a beautiful rolling trail high above the Dudh Kosi. We have time in Namche and, after lunch, descend through Namche Bazaar and pick up our outward trail again to Monzo, where we stay tonight. Accommodation: Teahouse (altitude: 9,350ft/2,850m)
Day 13 Continue to Lukla
We retrace our steps to Chaunrikhara, where we start the last climb to the airstrip at Lukla. Accommodation: Teahouse (altitude: 9,185ft/2,800m)
Day 14 Fly to Manthali; transfer to Kathmandu
Fly back to Manthali airport on one of the first flights of the day (approximately 7am to 7.30am) to allow for the five to six-hour bus transfer back to Kathmandu arriving in the city for mid to late afternoon. Accommodation: Royal Singi Hotel
Day 15 Free day in Kathmandu to explore the city
Today is free for sightseeing in Kathmandu (it is also a spare day to allow for any delays in the flights to/from Lukla). You may wish to visit the monkey temple at Swayambunath, one of the largest Buddhist stupas in the world at Bodnath, or the most important Hindu temple in the valley at Pashupatinath. We offer a full range of sightseeing tours, which can be booked and paid for locally. Please see the Optional Excursions section within the Trip Notes or the Exodus noticeboard in the hotel in Kathmandu. Accommodation: Royal Singi Hotel
Day 16 End Kathmandu
The tour comes to an end after breakfast, so it’s time to start your return journey home. If you’d like a little more time to explore Kathmandu, speak to your sales representative about extending your stay.
Day 1: Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla at Tenzing-Hillary Airport early morning 30 minutes scenic flight then and trek to Phakding 2,612 m / 8,570 f - 04 hrs.
Early morning our guide and staff will pick you from your hotel for short drive to Kathmandu domestic airport, after boarding , scenic flight with views of Himalayan range of mountains includes Everest, then landing in Lukla at Tenzing-Hillary airport. From here after a short refreshing morning break continue walk on gradual easy trail with down-hill and gradual path with few short ups to reach at first overnight stop in Phakding village. A nice Sherpa village situated above near Dudh-Kosi River.
Day 2: Trek to Namche Bazaar 3,440 m / 11,287 ft via Sagarmatha National park check post - 06 hrs.
A slow an easy morning walks towards Sagarmatha National Park entrance gate, with time here crossing bridge to reach at Jorsalle the last village before Namche Bazaar with possible lunch stop, afternoon walk on river bed within forested area with climb to last and high bridge that reaches you at famous and colorful Namche Bazaar after walking strenuous uphill on winding trail facing views of peaks. At Namche transfer into nice and cozy lodge, with time to wander around the shops and streets of interesting Namche Bazaar, the hub and main town or large village of Khumbu area where colorful and busy Saturday market held once a week.
Day 3: Acclimatization and Rest day in Namche Bazaar.
Rest day in Namche for acclimatization before heading higher areas, where short walks takes you up at view point and towards Everest View Hotel of near four hours walks both ways, rewards you with excellent panorama of mountains with Everest and magnificent Amadablam. At Namche visit interesting museum with much information of Khumbu Sherpa, culture, flora-fauna as well of mountaineering expedition history with rest of the afternoon at leisure.
Day 4: Trek to Thyangboche Monastery 3,860 m /12,665 ft - 05 hrs.
Tengboche - Everest Panorama TrekAfter pleasant and enjoyable time at Namche morning walk leads to a short climb and then on good wide trail facing views of Everest and Ama Dablam with array of peaks, as our route leads into woodland then descend towards Imjatse River to reach at a small place in Phunke-Tenga, possible lunch stop in the middle of a wood. Afternoon climb into forested areas facing views of Kangtenga-Tharmasarku and other peaks as walk brings at a wide open plateau in Thyangboche with its beautiful colorful Buddhist monastery, with time to visit the interior of the monastery where you can witness monks and priest on religious activities with prayer. A scenic spot surrounded by high peaks with views of Everest and magnificent looking Amadablam amidst forest of rhododendron-magnolia-oaks-juniper-birch and fir tree lines, truly a great place for overnight stop. In the month of October-November great colorful festival takes place called Mani-Rimdu with mask dancers by monks of the monastery.
Day 5: Trek to Dingboche 4,410 m /14,468 ft - 05 hrs.
Morning catching the views of surrounding peaks, where walk leads downhill to Dingboche, within green forested area and further walk to reach at Imjatse River and then cross over a steel bridge, from here end of tree lines as walk leads into windswept dry and arid country to reach at Pangboche. The last permanent village on route Everest base camp where other settlement with Many good lodge to cater needs of travelers and trekkers. Slowly walk leads past Pangboche heading higher with ups and down to a river, with last climb of the day for an hour to reach a scenic Imjatse valley at Dingboche facing North Side of Amadablam with views of Island Peak towards east direction.
Day 6: Acclimatization (rest) day in Dingboche.
Amadablam base camp.Another enjoyable rest day for acclimatization options for hike of few hours on high hills above Imjatse valley and Dingboche, where you can catch awesome panorama of peaks with world 5th highest Mt. Makalu in the east direction beyond famous Island Peak. Afternoon free to wander around Dingboche located within beautiful Imjatse valley beneath might peaks of Amadablam North Face.
Day 7: Trek to Lobuche 4,940 m /16,208 ft - 05 hrs.
After enjoyable rest day in Dingboche, morning walk leads to short climb on a ridge top, marked with Buddhist prayer flags and monuments facing views of high close peaks and then on good gradual path to walk. Our route leads on winding path above Pheriche valley with views of Cholatse and Taboche peaks as walk comes to a small place at Thugla, where massive Khumbu glacier melts into a raging river. After crossing a short bridge and climb to Thugla for possible lunch stop and rest, before heading higher up to Lobuche, having break and lunch start with slow climb to a ridge top lines with memorial of unfortunate mountaineers who risk their life climbing high mountains around Khumbu and Everest. From here a good walk with gradual up to reach at Lobuche located on the corner of a wide valley beneath peaks of Lobuche East and West.
Day 8: Trek to Gorak-Shep 5,164 m / 16,942 ft after lunch hike to Everest Base Camp 5,364 m /17,598 ft) back to Gorakshep.
Adventure today leads to our goal at Everest base camp, as morning walk follows a flat valley with slow climb to reach further and then a steep climb to reach a ridge near above Khumbu glacier. As walk continues over rocky moraines and ice to reach a scenic flat areas at Gorak-Shep located at the bottom of Kalapathar and Mt. Pumori on route Everest base camp, at Gorak-Shep with short break. From Gorakshep heading further east to reach to reach highlight destination at Everest Base Camp with marvelous views of Khumbu Ice-Falls, glaciers looking above peaks of Nuptse, Everest and Lhotse, in high mountaineering season of April to May this grand spot flooded with tents of expeditions. After an exciting times achieving our target walk back to Gorakshep for overnight stop before heading downhill back to Lukla with climb of Kalapathar.
Day 9: Early morning hike to Kala Patthar 5,545 m /18,192 ft and trek to Pheriche 4,137 m / 14,340 ft - 06 hrs.
Early morning before breakfast climb on top rocky hill above 5,545 m to reach highest spot of the adventure, where you will be rewarded with glorious panorama of giant surrounding peaks with close views of Everest and Mt. Pumori. After a great wonderful moment descend back to Gorakshep for breakfast and then carry on trekking down to Pheriche valley for overnight stop in one of its nice lovely lodge. Pheriche located on a scenic valley close to Dingboche where HRA (Himalayan Rescue Association) stationed near this settlement.
Day 10: Trek to Namche Bazaar - 06 hrs.
From Pheriche an easy walk on near flat ground and then further down to reach at Pangboche village with great scenic walk on completing our memorable and exciting adventure at Everest base camp and Kalapathar, a slow enjoyable walk from here on without worry of high altitude sickness as route leads loosing elevation every hour of walks. From Pangboche reaching with a climb to beautiful Thyangboche and its colorful monastery reaching back into green woodland, from here a lovely walks of downs and ups and on nice scenic trail to Namche Bazaar for last night in Khumbu before Lukla.
Day 11: Trek to Lukla 2,860 m / 9,383 ft - 06 hrs.
Our last final day of the adventure with long day treks to reach Lukla starting with descend to reach a river valley and at Sagarmatha National Park entrance and exit to Monjo village, where walk continues past Phakding with last short climb to reach at last overnight stay in Lukla before flying back to Kathmandu.
Day 12: From Lukla fly to Kathmandu end of our service with transfer to your hotel.
As per flight time for Kathmandu, morning with last breakfast within Khumbu and at Lukla, then transfer to air terminal named after Tenzing and Hillary, first to conquer Mt. Everest in 1953. As per flight schedule board in a smaller aircraft for sweeping short air journey to reach Kathmandu airport and then transfer back to your respective hotels.
