Everest Base Camp Short Trek
Location: Everest region
Price: US $1150 P/P
10 Days
Trip Facts
Group Size
2+
Trip Grade
Moderate
Accommodation
Tea house / Lodges On trek
Max Altitude
5550 m
Meals
All typical Nepali & International Cuisine from Menu
Transportation
car, aeroplane
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Trip Highlights
- Step foot on Mount Everest base camp which is on an elevation of 5364 m.
- 360-degree Mountain View from Kalapather view point which is standing on 5550 m.
- Tangboche Monastery and Mani Rimdu Festival once in a year.
- Sagarmatha national park: Natural World Heritage site declared by UNESCO.
- Stunning view of Amadablam, Thamserku.
- Sherpa culture and lifestyle
The Everest Base Camp Short Trek is designed for those who dream of stepping on the base camp of the world's highest mountain but don't have a long time. Magic Himalaya Treks is the leading adventure company based in Kathmandu, Nepal. This company has designed a short trek to Everest base camp for people’s ease.
A short trek to Everest Base Camp takes you to an elevation of 5364 meters above sea level near the Khumbu icefall. On the day of Everest Base Camp, you will be standing on the Khumbu glacier. This glacier is also the Everest base camp, and the base camp is on the Khumbu glacier. The Everest base camp changes with the movement of the glaciers.
Everest Base Camp is where the expedition group sets up their camp before the technical part of the Everest expedition starts. During the expedition season of March and May, we can witness thousands of tents with different names and brands on them. We are also able to see many yaks carrying expedition equipment and food to the climbers. The base camp resembles a market, featuring various types of music, Sherpa guides, porters, and expedition groups.
The short 10-day Everest base camp trek journey starts with a scenic flight from Kathmandu International Airport to Lukla Airport. While flying from Kathmandu, be seated on the left side of the small plane to see the magnificent mountain view along with some monasteries and villages on the hills below. Having breakfast and meeting porters at Lukla excites people to start the journey towards Phakding, following the Dudh Koshi River.
The next day, the short trek to Everest begins, also following the Dudh Koshi River. We will pass lots of suspension bridges along the way, including the Hillary Suspension Bridge. The Hillary Bridge is on the climb, which is before the first viewpoint of Everest peak. Today, we will enter Namche Bazaar, a key town on this route and the Sherpa capital. Passing Tengboche, Pangboche, and Dingboche, we will reach the Loubache. Loubecha is almost 5000 meters in elevation, and it is harder to sleep during the night.
The Everest short trek's first part is the next day, from Loubecha to Gorekshap. The second part is Base Camp, an important day for those people who have a dream to stand at the base of the world's highest mountain. In this way, the short trek to Everest base camp takes you to the base of Sagarmatha. Then turn back to Lukla and return to Kathmandu.
Outline Itinerary
Day 01: Fly to Lukla (2840 m) and trek to Phakding Village (2652m).
Accommodation in a tea house or lodge
Meal Includes: Full Board: (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)
Day 02: Trek Sherpa capital Namche-Bazaar (3444 m).
Accommodation in a tea house or lodge
Meal Includes: Full Board: (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)
Day 03: Namche-bazaar to Tengboche (3870 m)
Accommodation in a tea house or lodge
Meal Includes: Full Board: (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)
Day 04: Trek to Dingboche (4360 m)
Accommodation in a tea house or lodge
Meal Includes: Full Board: (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)
Day 05: Trek to Laubecha (4940 m)
Accommodation: Tea house available.
Meal Includes: Full Board; Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 06: Trek to Gorekshep (5170 m)-Everest base camp trek (5364 m) – Back to Gorekshep.
Accommodation in a tea house or lodge
Meal Includes: Full Board: (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)
Day 07: Hike to Kalapather (5550 m)-back to Gorekshap – trek down Pheriche (4280 m)
Accommodation in a tea house or lodge
Meal Includes: Full Board: (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)
Day 08: Trek down to Namche-Bazaar.
Accommodation in a tea house or lodge
Meal Includes: Full Board: (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)
Day 09: Trek down to Lukla.
Accommodation in a tea house or lodge
Meal Includes: Full Board: (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)
Day 10: Fly to Kathmandu.
Accommodation in a tea house or lodge
Meal Includes: Full Board: (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)
Itinerary
Fly to Lukla (2840 m) and trek to Phakding Village (2652m).
5 hours Typical and interational meals from menu Tea house
Today is the first day of a short trek to Everest. Today early in the morning our trekking guide from Magic Himalaya Treks company will pick you up from your hotel and take you to Tribhuvan International Airport, where we do the check-in for Lukla flights. As soon as the weather clears, we will take a flight to Lukla airport, which is 30 minutes. Most trekkers will meet their helpers either at Lukla airport or at the hotel. After breakfast in Lukla, we will begin our journey to Phakding.
We will reach Phakding in 3 to 4 hours, passing different villages and some suspension bridges along the way. We will spend a night in Phakding village, which offers excellent dining options and has an attached bathroom. You can enjoy a hot shower on the first night.
Trek Sherpa capital Namche-Bazaar (3444 m).
7 hours Typical and international meals from menu Tea house / Lodges
Today is another big day and the second day of the short trek to Everest base camp. Today, we will have breakfast at 7 and start our journey around half past seven. We will follow the Dudh Koshi River and cross many suspension bridges to reach Jorsella village, where we will have lunch. This is the last place before reaching Namche, so we will take our lunch and prepare enough drinks too.
After walking for around 2 hours, we will reach the first viewpoint of Everest. We will be able to see Everest if the weather is favorable. From this viewpoint, we need to walk another one and a half hours to reach the Sherpa capital, Namche. This village is the most important and best town on the whole trek route. This village has everything that is needed for trekkers, including a pub, bar, good hotel, movie theater, etc. We will spend the night in the finest lodges with excellent food.
Namche-bazaar to Tengboche (3870 m)
6 hours Typical and international meals from menu Tea house / Lodges
We will enjoy the morning breakfast with a view of Kongda and a few other mountains, and we will be ready by 8 to start trekking towards Tengboche village. Today's journey will take around 5 to 6 hours, starting flat until we reach Kyanguma village. From Kyanguma village, we will start descending until reaching Phungi Tenga. This venue is the lunch place for the day.
After lunch, we will have to walk for two hours to reach Tengboche, which is another beautiful site to stay a night. As soon as we reach the top, we will be able to see stunning peaks, including Everest, and beautiful landscapes and forests. We also have an opportunity to visit the popular Tengboche Monastery and do some meditations. We can see many monks praying here. We will be having dinner in the main dining room, which also offers a mountain view. After food, we got a beautiful room to spend the night.
Trek to Dingboche (4360 m)
5 hours Typical and international meals from menu Tea house / Lodges
After enjoying breakfast with the Everest view, we will start walking around 8 o'clock. The first part of the trek is to walk through rhododendron forests. Thereafter, we will cross the suspension bridge and climb a bit to reach the Pangboche village. We'll walk for about two hours to Somara village, where we'll eat lunch in the sun.
After lunch, it's a 2-hour walk to Dingboche village. We will also pass the rivers along the way. Upon arriving in Dingboche, you will see a large village filled with numerous lodges. We will be staying at Hotel Good Luck, which has a lovely room and dining, to spend the night.
Trek to Laubecha (4940 m)
5 hours Typical and international meals from menu Tea house / Lodges
From Dingbochea to Loubache, the trail gradually climbs at the beginning until reaching a small viewpoint above Dingboche village. Then the trail goes towards Thukla. Most people take lunch in Thukla and spend around an hour there because the trail just after it is climbing. At the top, there is Thukla Pass, which features many memorial sites. We can see the memorial of Babu Chiring Sherpa and Scott Fisher.
From there, we will walk toward Loubecha, passing Loubecha Peak on the left-hand side and Khumbu Glacier on the right-hand side. We will also pass some small rivers, which become ice in December. We will be staying in Loubecha village and will Today's bedtime is early because the next day is the big day at Base Camp.
Trek to Gorekshep (5170 m)-Everest base camp trek (5364 m) – Back to Gorekshep.
9 hours Typical and international meals from menu Tea house / Lodges
Today marks the beginning of our short trek to Everest Base Camp, as we will be heading to the base of the world's highest mountain. We will have an early breakfast at 6 am sharp and then start walking half an hour later. We will reach Gorekshap in 3 hours, passing many glaciers along the way. Upon reaching Gorekshap, we will be able to see the trail that leads to both EBC and Kalaather.
We will take a quick early lunch and head towards base camp. We will walk for around 2 hours to reach the base camp, where we will click thousands of pictures and videos if we have energy left. Make sure to save some energy for the return trip to Gorekshap. After spending some quality time at base camp, we will head back to Gorakshap to stay the night.
Hike to Kalapather (5550 m)-back to Gorekshap – trek down Pheriche (4280 m)
7 hours Typical and international meals from menu Tea house / Lodges
We will wake up, have tea, and get ready to go to Kalapather for sunrise in the mountains. Many people would rather not do the trek and skip it. It will take 2 or 2 and a half hours to reach the top of Kalapather mountain. We will see Everest close and big. We can also see the Khumbu glacier and icefall nearby. We can see a 360-degree mountain view from here.
As we descend, we can observe many helicopters conducting tours and landing on Kalapather Hill. We can find many people doing a day tour by helicopter. There are also a few people who would like to do a helicopter tour for two days. After breakfast and packing, we will hike down to Ferichea or Pangbochea village. We will reach Pangbochea in the evening at 5 or 6, but we can have a hot shower in this village if you like. We will have a peaceful sleep after you endure the challenges of Gorekshap and Lobuche.
Trek down to Namche-Bazaar.
7 hours Typical and international meals from menu Tea house / Lodges
Today we will wake up at 7, have breakfast, and get ready to walk by 8 o'clock. From Pangbochea to Namche, it is a 7-hour day. We will pass Tengboche village, where we will stay our night on the way up. We might reach our destination by lunchtime. We will have plenty of time to go shopping here. If you want to trek further down to Monjo, then this is also possible to do.
Trek down to Lukla.
8 hours Typical and international meals from menu Tea house / Lodges
If you say Monjo or Namche, the destination for day 9 is Lukla. We will be staying one night in Lukla village and finding a plane to go to Kathmandu the next day. Today we will send off a porter with some tips and can invite them for dinner or some drinks. It's all upon you. In the evening, there are plenty of pubs and bars where you can drink and celebrate.
Fly to Kathmandu
30 minutes flight Typical and international meals from menu No accommodation provided
Today we will wake up according to the flight. People having the first flight need to wake up at 5 to have some breakfast, and as soon as the flight starts from Kathmandu, you need to move to Lukla airport for check-in. After the flight arrives, you will board the plane and end your journey to Everest Base Camp by landing at Kathmandu Airport.
What's included?
- Everest conservation permits from National park.
- Everest base camp short trek map.
- Full board plan (breakfast lunch, dinner) provided during the trekking.
- An experienced license holder guide and required porters. (1 porter for two trekkers and there will be 1 assistant guide for more than six trekkers.)
- Medical kit box and required medicine for the trek.
- Rounds tickets to Kathmandu- Lukla for trekkers, guide, and assistant guide.
- Trekking equipment like a down jacket & duffel bag will be provided for the Everest base camp trek.
- Khumbu (Everest region) Municipality charges.
- TIMS card for trekkers
- Food, drinks, salary, equipment, insurance, transportation, accommodations, and local tax for guides and porters.
- All government tax and vat.
- Farewell dinner with us.
What's not included?
- Your travel insurance for the Everest base camp trek and Nepal
- Your international flights and departure tax.
- Any expenses of a personal nature.
- Tips for guide and porters.
- Nepal entry visa fee.
- Any kind of bar bills (alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.)
- Rescue operation in case of an emergency.
- Foods and drinks in Kathmandu stay
- International pick up and drop
- Hotel accommodation on Kathmandu
- Sightseeing or extra activities in Kathmandu.
Departure dates
Start Dates are your arrival date in Nepal and End Dates are the returning date from Nepal.
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Private trips are available on any date of your choice at any time of the year. Let us know about your preferred travel dates and we shall organize it as per your convenience. Get in touch with us via bellow contact us form.
Essential Information
Best Time of periods for Everest base camp short Trek
The spring season, as well as the autumn season, is among the finest times to trek the Nepal Himalayas. In both spring and autumn, we can see the wonderful rhododendron blooms and lush vegetation in the spring season from March to May. We will have a trail with different colors along the journey. The temperatures are mild and the skies are bright, making the periods the ideal time for visitors.
The autumn season, which lasts from September to November, features consistent weather and a bright sky, which allows for a clear view as well as beautiful backdrops. During this time the journey may be harmed by uncomfortable weather, but thanks to a sunny day.
Drinkable Water on Trail to Everest base camp short trek
Drinking water is always considered a main thing in human life. Humans need water to drink, but all water found on earth is not drinkable. We need to find proper resources to drink. Drinkable Water on the Trail to Everest Base Camp: The short trek has lots of options too. There are many safe drinking water factories in different parts of the Everest area. Those who prefer bottled mineral water buy here. The cost goes from 50 rupees to 400 rupees. The cost at Gorekshap is the maximum high cost.
Another way to get drinkable water is to boil it. There is the possibility of boiled water from the hotel, which costs you around the same price as bottled water. Besides that, there is also tap water, which is normal water for drinking. All local guides and porters drink this water, and tourists also drink this water. Some people drink it with water guard tablets, whereas some drink it without any purifying tablets. If you prefer this normal water, then the Magic Himalaya treks guide will provide water drops and tap water from the kitchen in each teahouse you stay in.
Conditions of Food and Accommodation on Everest short trek trails
The Everest Base Camp short trek is one of the most loved trekking destinations in the world. This trekking trail to base camp is also the best-managed route in the Himalayas. This trekking has many options for food, from local to international dishes. We can get vast breakfast options that range from set breakfasts along with porridge, pancakes, muesli, and many more. Lunch and dinner also have lots of dishes, from the national thali set. We are also able to get MO MOs, noodles, burgers, yak steak, sizzlers, and many more. The brief trek to Everest base camp could be a good choice for foodies.
Talking about sleep, the trail to Everest base camp offers all kinds of accommodations you want. Each room will have a couple of beds and a window. The bathroom is on a shared basis when you go to the higher elevations, but in the lower part you will have your toilets, and you can have a hot shower in some places too. For most of the teahouses/lodges, there is a single large dining hall to enjoy the food. In the beginning, the towns of Lukla, Namche, and Phakding have the best rooms with electric blankets, showers, and toilets inside the room. It’s your choice how you want to sleep in the mountains.
View we see on Everest base camp Short Trek
The view we see on the Everest base camp short trek is the question we hear a lot about the trip. Many people think the view is different than the normal Everest base camp journey or any other popular Everest trek package. But this is not the case. The Everest base camp short trekking is introduced to take clients to the Everest base camp for short periods. During the Everest base camp short trek, we will be passing many of the best viewpoints along the way. On the flight from Kathmandu to Lukla, we can see many stunning peaks of the Langtang Himalayan range, as well as several others. On day 2, we will be able to see the popular Thamserku Mountain. We have different views from Benker and Tikok.
On the second day, we will also see Everest from the first viewpoint just below Namache and above the Hillary suspension bridges. From Namche, we can also see many mountains, including Kongde, Thame, Thamserku, and others. On the way from Namche to Tengboche, you will be able to encounter the best view of Everest, Lhotse, Lhotse Shar, and many more. We will see different mountains from the whole trail. We will see a new mountain from Dingboche and Loubecha.
From Dingbochea we will be able to see Island Peak, Amadablam, and many more, whereas from Lobuche we will see Pumari, Nuptse, and some Tibetan Himalayas. The main attraction of Lobuche is the Lobuche Peak itself. We will see many mountain views from the base camp, but it will be hard to see Everest's top. We will also see the Khumbu icefall from the base camp. The view from Kalapather is 360 degrees, and we can see many mountains from Kalapather's viewpoint. We will see Nuptse, Everest, Pumari, Amadablam, Thamserku, and many Himalayan ranges. We will be able to see many views while trekking down to Lukla as well as flying back on a plane.
How the journey started from capital city to Base camp?
The journey to with a pickup at Tribhuvan International Airport. Our representatives will pick you up at Kathmandu airport with a garland and take you by private vehicle to Thamel Hotel. We will be staying in Hotel Kailash Kutee or Hotel Thamel Park.
The next day we will fly to Lukla Airport from Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Domestic Terminal. We begin our trekking and walk alongside the Dudh Koshi River and pass many villages. The trek gives you chances to cross many suspension bridges along the way. Trekking a short trek to Everest Base Camp avoids rest days in Namche and Dingboche. The Everest base camp and Kalapather are the main destinations of this hiking adventure. Some people hike to both Everest base camp and Kalapather, while most people only hike to Everest base camp.
After completing the Everest base camp short trek, we turned back the same way to Tengboche, Namche, and Lukla. The morning flight from Lukla will also give you some time to shop and enjoy Thamel. The exciting and rapid journey concludes with the final departure.
Why Magic Himalaya for short Everest base camp trek in Nepal?
Magic Himalaya Treks is one of the leading trekking and adventure companies. The leading company Magic Himalaya had good experience for many years on the trails to Everest base camp. This company is the best organizer, providing top-notch Sherpa guides and excellent service while ensuring safety. For a short Everest base camp trek, Magic Himalaya Treks Company is the perfect choice. The company is a combination of an expert team of guides, porters, office staff, and many more. Magic Himalaya was established on 10 June 2014. With such long years of experience, Magic Himalaya became an Everest base camp and experienced specialist. There are many compelling reasons to choose our company. Here we have mentioned some of the main reasons that make you choose Magic Himalaya over thousands of operators in Nepal:
- Guaranteed departure and seasonal discounts.
- Local Experts on all Himalayan regions of Nepal
- We work with a commitment to preserve social & cultural values.
- Work with professional staff and members.
- Responsible Tourism and community services,
- Tailored-made packages and programs.
- Lifelong Holiday Experience
- Service along with 100% safety.
- There is a wide range of activities available.
FAQ
Answer: Yes, I have the names of the teahouses we will be staying Kathmandu as well as on the trek.
Answer: Kathmandu to Lukla flights cost USD 190 around for one way and 380 USD for both ways. Yes, tickets are included in the cost I sent you.
Answer: Magic Himalaya Treks company is based in Kathmandu. Our office is in Thamel.
Answer: Yes, we have the option of hiring the guide. The guide will cost USD 25 to 35 per day. Yes, his food and accommodations are included. Their travel insurance is not covered by it. The company has to pay for their insurance.
Answer: Yes, all the Kathmandu to Lukla flights are from Ramachhap but only during the main season time.
Reviews
Tuhid ara
United Kingdom
Magic Himalaya are fantastic Operator
Magic HimalayasTreks is a fantastic tour & trekking company. Nabin, Shanta, and the rest of the team went out of their way to support and guide us to Everest Base Camp Safely. They are very well connected in the business and have a vast amount of knowledge in the trekking and adventure fields. The whole team was friendly and made our experience thoroughly enjoyable. I will book with them again! Read More ...2023
bilal mazhary
United Kingdom
Come as strangers and leave as family
We had a great time with Magic Himalaya Treks Company on our Everest Base camp trek. Nabin and the team took care of everything from A-Z, all of our needs were taken care of, from the lovely airport pick-up to great hotels in Kathmandu, transportation to Lukla, the guides, the porters, etc. The team took care of us on the trip & it was truly an experience of a lifetime which I am very glad we did with Magic Himalaya Team. The staff and guides were very kind, caring, and polite, we started as strangers and we ended as good Read More ...2023
