How to get Everest Base Camp

17th Jul, 2020

How to reach Everest Base Camp? Here is some information to get south Everest Base Camp:-

Everest Base Camp is the lap of the tallest mountain in the world. It is situated on Latitude: 28.0043 Longitudes: 86.8557.according to GPS coordinates of Everest Base Camp, Nepal. It marks the international border of Tibet, China and Nepal. This Everest Base Camp is the most popular destination for trekking in the Himalayas. There are two base camps of Everest namely north base camp and south base camp. The south side base camp is used by thousands of climbers every year in Nepal.

Many travelers dream of doing Everest Base Camp Trek and they are really curious about how to get to Everest Base Camp. Here is good news to all with different ways to reach Everest Base camp from “Kathmandu” capital city of Nepal. There are many options to get to Everest Base camp. These are given below:

Lukla To Everest Base Camp Trek

Most of the trekkers fly to Lukla from Kathmandu and Trekking to Everest Base Camp. There are three airline companies which fly every day during the good weather and it takes 25 to 30 minutes to get Lukla. It is the quickest way to Lukla from Kathmandu to get to the Everest Base Camp. From Lukla, it takes a couple of days to walk to Namche Bazaar “the Sherpa Capital of Nepal” through Phakding and Monju Village. You will need at least one day here to acclimatize to the high altitude because Namche Bazaar is 3440 meter high.

After that you will have to walk 5 days more with another acclimatized day to get to the Everest Base Camp. There is enough accommodation with basic lodges or you can camp, if you have your own tent or doing camping trek with others groups.
Lukla to Everest Base Camp Trek is popular and most followed trekking route in the world and it offers to observe the panoramic mountain views include Mount Everest, ethnic Sherpa Villages, Sherpa people culture, Religion and dally lifestyle, monasteries and stupas, glaciers and lake, alpine forest, wildlife and many more.

Here's a general outline itinerary of the Trail:

Kathmandu to Lukla: Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla. Flights are operated by several airlines and take around 30-40 minutes, offering scenic views of the Himalayas.

Trek to Phakding: From Lukla, trek to Phakding, which takes about 3-4 hours. The trail descends through forests and crosses several suspension bridges over the Dudh Koshi River.

Trek to Namche Bazaar: The next day, trek to Namche Bazaar, the gateway to the Everest region, which takes about 5-6 hours. The trail offers stunning views of Everest and other peaks.

Acclimatization in Namche Bazaar: Spend a day in Namche Bazaar for acclimatization. You can explore the town and visit the local markets and museums.

Trek to Tengboche: Trek from Namche Bazaar to Tengboche, which takes about 5-6 hours. Visit the famous Tengboche Monastery and enjoy panoramic views of Everest, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam.

Trek to Dingboche: Continue trekking to Dingboche, which takes about 5-6 hours. The trail offers stunning views of the Himalayas and passes through beautiful landscapes.

Acclimatization in Dingboche: Spend a day in Dingboche for acclimatization. You can take short hikes around the area to help your body adjust to the altitude.

Trek to Lobuche: Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche, which takes about 5-6 hours. The trail climbs steadily, offering views of the Khumbu Glacier and surrounding peaks.

Trek to Gorak Shep and Everest Base Camp: Trek from Lobuche to Gorak Shep, and then to Everest Base Camp. The trek takes about 7-8 hours round trip. Explore Everest Base Camp and soak in the breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains.

Hike to Kala Patthar: Optionally, hike to Kala Patthar for a stunning sunrise view of Everest and the surrounding peaks.

Return to Lukla: Trek back to Lukla following the same trail, enjoying the views one last time before flying back to Kathmandu.

Phaplu to Everest Base Camp Trek

Phaplu to Everest Base Camp Trek is another alternative trekking route to get the base camp of Everest in the Everest Region without Lukla flights. It is five days longer and a safe trekking destination to get to the Everest Base Camp than Lukla to Everest Base Camp. The reasons and benefits are avoiding flight delays at Lukla Airport due to weather changes and landing on the most dangerous airport in the world. Furthermore, there you can find tourist standard basic accommodation with local family prepared meals. If you have trekking experience, this Trekking is the best and flexible itinerary for you because every 30 minutes or an hour, there are enough accommodations.

The distance to Salleri or Phaplu is 280 km from Kathmandu and it takes 9 hrs by public bus. The road is nice and perfect to observe the hilly region landscape of Nepal. Alternative trekking trails from Salleri to Lukla can expect wonderful scenery with panoramic Himalayan views as well as observe the typical Sherpa and Rai local communities and their culture and lifestyle. There, local people’s daily working life and culture are totally different from regular trekking routes of Everest region.

It was less popular and less trekkers knew but it is the best place to start your wonderful adventure through Nunthala, Kharikhola, Paiya and Lukla from Salleri but every year more trekkers start from Phaplu due to more comfort than Lukla Flights. It is five more days of trekking to get to Lukla and follow the regular Everest Base camp trekking trail but if you have trekking experience you can get there in less than 5 days. It also helps to make your body fit in acclimatization before reaching Lukla and Namche which are above 2800 m high above sea level. We highly recommend to all clients, this Phaplu to Everest Base Camp trek is one of the best alternative ways to get to Everest Base Camp. Normally, trekkers use 17 Days Trekking Itinerary to complete this trek.

Jiri to Everest Base Camp Trek

Jiri to Everest Base Camp Trekking trail is a traditional and popular trekking destination among those who have enough holidays and want to avoid the Lukla Flight. This route was busy from 1950 s because Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay Sherpa followed that trail for their Mount Everest Expedition.

This Jiri to Everest Base Camp trek is popular because you can observe the Alpine Forest, glacial rivers, ethnic villages, and Buddhist monasteries with prayer flags, farmlands and panoramic view of mountains. This trekking also involves a wonderful amount of uphill and downhill walking. All the glacier rivers flow down from mountain glaciers, but the trekking route goes east, that is why the trekking trails must ascend and descend from the ridge. This trek starts from jiri (1860 m) after a 7/8 hrs drive from Kathmandu city and you will start to walk to Lukla. It takes a 7-day trek to get to Lukla. Lukla is the starting point of the classic Everest Base Camp Trek. The 21 days itinerary for Jiri to Everest base Camp trek itinerary has been planned in discussion with professional guides to ensure enough time for right acclimatization.

Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour

Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour in Nepal is short and easy to get to Everest base camp for exploring as well as the best existing option to get Everest Base Camp and observe the close view of Everest with other Himalayan ranges. This EBC Helicopter Tour is best and appropriate for those who have not enough vacation time duration for trekking and want to observe the high mountain views. Besides that, it is good for family, elder’s peoples, children’s and physically disabled peoples. Helicopter tour is flying in the sky and offers you a breathtaking view of the Mountains, peaceful green valleys, and magnificent snow-capped peaks.
The EBC Helicopter tour starts from Kathmandu airport and ends in Kathmandu. The overall tour duration is 4-6 hours depending on weather. Helicopter will land on Everest View Hotel and Kalapathar to observe the 360 degree panoramic view of Mountains and you will fulfill your dream to be on Tallest Mountain of the world.

Everest Base Camp Trek Difficulty

Everest Base Camp Trek is not an easy trek for those who have not trekking experience before this. It is a moderate and challenging level type of trekking route in the world because the walking distance is 5/7 hours a day on rough, slippery, narrow, rocky and sloppy with long ascent and descent in high altitude. This trek requires physical and mental strength and fitness to complete this EBC Trek. Everest Base Camp Trek starts from Lukla (2820 m); it is the lowest altitude of the trek and gets highest altitude Everest Base camp (5363 m) during the whole trek.

For the first time trekkers, it might be very difficult and challenging treks because high altitude increases very quickly so you will need an extra couple of days to acclimatize during the EBC Trek. If you have trekking experience, this Everest base camp Trek is moderate level but hiking to Kalapathar, Nagarkhang and Base camp are very difficult. Overall, Teahouse, resting place, acclimatization day, slow walk, and short easy steps will be helping you for your difficulty trekking to Everest Base camp.

It's important to note that the trek to Everest Base Camp is challenging and requires a good level of fitness and acclimatization to the high altitude. Proper preparation and a gradual ascent are key to a successful and enjoyable trek.