Immerse in the full Everest experience in 14 Days
For Indians, the Everest Base Camp is significantly less expensive than it is for most other nations. To begin with, Indian nationals do not require a visa to enter Nepal, and there are numerous methods to reach Kathmandu. One can use ground transportation or even bring their automobile if taking a flight is pricey.
Highlights
- Trek to Everest base camp & Kalapathar in 14 days
- A full picture of Everest in shorter days
- Guided and all-inclusive trek with a full support crew
- Proper acclimatization, rest days & well-paced itinerary
Trip Overview
Everest Base Camp Trek 14 days is a popular alternative for people having limited time and yet want to trek to the famous Mt. Everest base camp safely and without rush. Tailored for trekkers having limited time trekking to Everest base camp in 14 days is an ideal choice. The trek follows proper acclimatization and a well-paced itinerary to provide comfort and safety.
Immerse in the full Everest experience and get close to the highest mountains in the world in just 14 days. Everest base camp is high on many people’s bucket lists. Whether it’s to enjoy the breathtaking landscapes, to savor the iconic history, or simply to say ‘I was there’, it remains one of the great objectives for walking enthusiasts. Yet many people can’t afford to trek due to the longer duration of the trek. This Everest itinerary is an ideal trip for people having limited time.
The 14 days Everest base camp trek is specially devised by our expert team who possess years of experience in this adventure field. Altitude, acclimatization, good campsite, trails are the main factors taken into consideration when devising the itinerary and keeping in mind that our clients will enjoy from the beginning to the end of the trek. Our Everest Base Camp Trek 14 days is tailored for those trekkers having limited time and yet want to embark on a journey to the base camp of the world’s highest mountain safely.
This trip follows the same approach as the standard All-inclusive Everest base camp trek and includes two major rest and acclimatization days at Namche Bazar and Dingboche before moving up to the base camp of Everest.
Our trek starts from Kathmandu with a scenic mountain flight to Lukla, our starting point of the trek. Our real trek begins from Lukla, following the Dudh Koshi River as we trek to Namche Bazaar and spend two nights for acclimatization before moving higher up. Visit Tengboche Monastery and trek to Dingboche, where we will have our second rest and acclimatization day before making our way to Everest Base Camp.
At, AlpineTrav Treks & Expeditions we provide a high staff to client ratio ensuring safety first and to cater needs of the participants efficiently. We will stay at local tea houses/lodges with all meals provided during the trekking period.
[If you need to make any changes in our itinerary as per your requirement, please get in touch with us and we will tailor the itinerary accordingly]
Why trek with AlpineTrav Treks & Expeditions?
At, AlpineTrav Treks & Expeditions it is our aim to provide a wonderful holiday in our part of the world and ensure that our clients enjoy the holiday as much as possible with minimized risks and the worry-free trip should it be monetary, physical or emotional. Read below to find out what makes your journey to Everest base camp different with AlpineTrav Treks & Expeditions:
- All the logistical arrangements required for the trip will be done prior to your arrival providing you with a hassle-free trip
- On the trek, you will be led by experienced and medical trained guide/leader with a high staff ratio.
- Comprehensive first aid kit with high-altitude medicines.
- An all-inclusive trip to Everest Base Camp, on a trek, all meals, and accommodation are included and we provide you with an option of OPEN/CHOICE menu meaning you can choose your meal straight from the menu.
- Our itineraries are also devised keeping every aspect in mind such as acclimatization, good campsites, real-life experiences, etc.
- We also provide a sleeping bag, down jacket, and waterproof duffel bag to each participant. If required..
Is This Trip for You?
Grade : Challenging
Physical Rating : 5-6
Total Duration : 13N/14 Days
Trekking Duration : 11N/12 Days
Maximum Elevation : 5,545m/18,193ft at Kalapathar
Our Everest Base Camp Trek 14 Days reaches up to a maximum elevation of [5,545m/18,193ft] at Kalapathar and [5,364m/17,559ft] at Everest base camp while the maximum elevation for overnight is [5,140m/16,864ft] at Gorakshep for one night. Your trek will start from Lukla [2,800m/9,187ft] and you reach an elevation of [5,000m/16,400ft] in eight days including two rest and acclimatization days at Namche and Dingboche. Physically challenging due to the higher elevation, involves daily trekking of approximately 6–8 hours. No previous trekking experience is required but you should be moderately fit and must enjoy walking and adaptable to high altitude conditions.
Important Note: Your safety is of imperative concern while traveling with AlpineTrav Treks & Expeditions. Please take care to note that your leader has the authority to amend or cancel any part of the itinerary if it is deemed necessary due to your safety concerns. Every effort will be made to keep to the above itinerary; however, since this adventure entails traveling in remote mountainous regions, we cannot guarantee that we will not deviate from it. Weather, health condition of a group member, unexpected natural disasters, etc., can all contribute to changes in the itinerary. The trek leader will try to ensure that the trip runs according to plan, but please be prepared to be flexible if required.
Trip Itinerary for Everest base Camp
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu [1,350m/4,430ft]
Day 2: Fly to Lukla and trek to Phakding [2,600m/8,531ft]
Day 3: Trek to Namche Bazar [3,440m/11,286ft]
Day 4: Rest and acclimatization day [3,450m/11,319ft]
Day 5: Trek to Deboche [3,720m/12,205ft]
Day 6: Trek to Dingboche [4,412m/14,475ft]
Day 7: Rest and acclimatization with a hike to Nagartsang Peak [5,083m/16,625ft]
Day 8: Trek to Lobuche [4,910m/16,109ft]
Day 9: Trek to E.B.C [5,364m/17,559ft] and retrace back to Gorekshep [5,140m/16,864ft]
Day 10: Hike up to Kalapathar [5,545m/18,193ft] and retrace back to Pheriche
Day 11: Trek to Namche Bazar [3,440m/11,286ft]
Day 12: Trek to Lukla [2,800m/9187ft]
Day 13: Fly back to Kathmandu [1,350m/4,430ft]
Day 14: International departure
Everest Base Camp Trek Cost for Indian Passport Holders:
#Pricing for Group Size Basis: (Private Trip – 14 Days Package)
A Single Person Trip Cost: 85,000 Indian Rupees (only for Indian)
2 to 6 Persons Trip Cost: 70,000 Indian Rupees Per Person (only for Indian)
7 to 10 persons Trip Cost: 65,500 Indian Rupees Per Person (only for Indian)
11 to 16 people Trip Cost: 65,000 Indian Rupees per person (only for Indian)
Join with Us on a Everest Base Camp Trek in 2024.
Cost Inclusion
- Kathmandu Airport pickup/drop on arrival/departure
- 2 nights’ accommodation in Avalon Guest house in Kathmandu with breakfast
- Round Trip flight fare Ramechap- Lukla- Ramechap
- Kathmandu to Ramechap and back to Kathmandu by sharing transportation
- All meals with standard Accommodation during the trek
- An Experienced English, Hindi speaking local trek leader
- Full support guide crew with shared porter
- Guides and porters costs – including meals, insurance, salary, lodging, transportation, and other necessary equipment
- LifeStraw Water purification tablets
- Sagarmatha National Park entry permit & Permit- Khumbu Rural Municipality
- Trekkers Information Management System (TIMS) card fee
- All government, local taxes, and official expenses
- Comprehensive first aid kit with high-altitude medicines
- Arranging rescue operations in case of complicated health conditions (funded by travel
insurance)
Cost Exclusion
- International flight airfare
- Nepal Entry Visa Fees for multiple entries on arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport
- Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu or on the trek for any reason (Early arrival or delay, early arrival from trek due to any reason)
- Personal expenses (shopping, snacks and cold drinks, hot shower, alcohol, Wi-Fi, telephone call, battery re-charge fee, extra porters, etc.
- Personal clothing and trekking gear
- Travel insurance has to cover emergency high-altitude rescue and evacuation along with medical coverage
- Tips for guide and porters
- If do any tour and sightseeing and other activities etc.
- Additional costs due to delays caused by circumstances outside company control like landslides, weather conditions, itinerary modifications due to safety concerns, illness, change of
- Government policies, strikes, etc.
- All the costs and expenses, which are not listed in “What is included” above, will be counted as
excludes.
Very important information for domestic flight to and from Lukla
Lukla flights will be operated from Ramechhap (Manthali) Airport from spring (April 1 to May 31, 2024) and autumn (October 1 to November 30, 2024) to avoid air traffic jams at Kathmandu Airport.
In this case, you need 1 buffer day to manage all transfers from Manthali airport (or we adjust the program on day 2 so that you have a guided site visit in Kathmandu and transfer to Mulkot, in the afternoon). We would suggest you drive to Mulkot, 3 hours away from Kathmandu and spend a night at a hotel, and then the next morning an hour’s drive brings you to Manthali Airport to catch a flight to Lukla. On your return, you can fly to Manthali Airport and return to Kathmandu on the same day.
Accommodation in Kathmandu and during trek?
Hotel (2 Nights), Teahouse/Lodge (11 Nights)
Kathmandu Avalon Guest House:
In Kathmandu, we stay at Kathmandu Avalon Guest House, where you can relax and enjoy the greenery. Breakfast will be provided at the hotel and your accommodation will be on twin sharing basis and if you want to take a single room, on request you will have to pay a single supplementary price as mentioned in the travel cost.
Teahouse/Lodge (Everest Region):
Trekking in the (Everest area) does not need tremendous logistics in accommodation as there are many clean and friendly Lodges along the trail. Rooms are basic, normally just a bed with a pillow and blankets but with a wonderful view from your window. All the teahouses/lodges have a spacious warm dining room-lounge. The rooms are fairly basic. Blankets are generally provided by the teahouse but we will provide a warm sleeping bag to everyone. Bathrooms are mostly shared and toilets are squat type in most places. We will arrange for you and your group to stay in local lodges daily. Please remember that some of them are very basic and a sense of adventure is necessary.
On the trek, your accommodation will be on a simple teahouses/lodge with basic and shared facilities.
Are meals included?
All meals are included during the trek to Everest base camp (Day 02 to Day 13 Breakfast).
We will provide three meals a day (B,L,D) during the trek. The menus in the teahouses are varied, ranging from traditional Nepalese dhal bhat, Momo (Dumpling) to pizza, and apple pie. Despite the fact that meat is available in the teahouses, we prompt against eating it on the trek. The meat has frequently been conveyed in the warmth from lower elevations for a few days before arriving at the teahouses and can cause stomach upsets or disease. During the trek, Breakfast and Dinner will be served at the teahouse/lodge where you stay and Lunch will be along the way.
Meals worth INR 27,000 to 31,200 are included on this trip. In Kathmandu, only breakfast will be provided to give you the maximum flexibility in deciding where what and with whom to eat for lunch and dinner.
How difficult is the Everest base camp 14 days trek?
Our Everest Base Camp 14 days trek is considered challenging in terms of grade due to high altitudes and longer duration hikes. The trail is relatively easier following good paths and yak trails but due to the increasing altitude, it’s graded challenging. Please be prepared to walk for 6-7 hrs every day on average carrying your backpack, which will consist of your valuable items, water, extra fleece, snacks, etc. Longer treks reaching up to an elevation of 5500m where some of the famous mountaineering Base Camps are located and you need to sleep at an elevation of 5000m for 2 nights at Gorakshep and Everest base camp.
Do I need previous experience to take part?
No previous experience of trekking is required but you should be moderately fit and must enjoy walking and adaptable to high altitude conditions. Having a previous experience is definitely beneficial but it is not mandatory to participate in this trip. All travelers need to be in good physical health in order to participate fully on this trip. We strongly advise you to prepare yourself for the trip at least 3 months prior to your trip date by doing regular exercises, going on hiking, running, or gym. The fitter you are, the more enjoyable you will find the experience of trekking. All our trip itinerary has been devised keeping every aspect in mind and allows ample time for acclimatization
When is the best season?
The best seasons to trek to the Everest region are Autumn (latter half of September till December) and Spring (latter half of March until mid-May).
Autumn:
Slightly colder than Spring but presents clear views of the mountains. The mornings are clear providing best mountain views, days are warmer and night time will get cold and frosty. The temperature during Autumn varies from lowest -10 degrees Celsius at Gorakshep to warmest 25 degrees Celsius at Lukla/Phakding.
Spring:
Another weather window for trekking in Nepal comes during the month of the latter March to May. The temperature will be relatively warmer during this period of time but still, nights will be cold and frosty at a higher elevation. Temperatures will drop considerably as you ascend higher every day. During the spring season, the base camp will be full of tents as Apr-May are preferred time to climb Mt. Everest.
In both seasons, Mornings are usually clear, with clouds building up in the afternoon and disappearing at night. The given temperature may raise or lower with the change in weather factors: (Sunny, Snow, Rain, etc.)
Read more about the best time: https://alpinetrav.com/best-time-to-visit-nepal
Safety and well being on trek?
Safety is always a priority while traveling with Highland Expeditions. Our Everest base camp 14 days trek itinerary is devised keeping every aspect in mind, allowing proper acclimatization, rest days, and walking hours. On all our Everest treks, we send a comprehensive medical kit be it a group of 1 or 12 for an emergency purpose. Besides, we also have a high staff to client ratio on all our treks.
Will I need travel insurance?
It’s mandatory and highly recommended to get travel insurance before embarking on any adventurous trips in Nepal. We advise all our clients to get travel insurance that covers up emergency helicopter evacuation that may be needed in case of the occurrence of AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness) or any other reasons in high altitudes where there are no other means of transportation available. It is advisable to review carefully the insurance and its coverages before making the final decision. Carry proof of your insurance with you on the holiday and leave a copy next to your kin. You must ensure that your insurance provides an adequate level of protection and covers you for the activities involved.
More information: Travel Insurance
Will I have to carry my own stuff?
You will only carry your day pack carrying the essential items (Water, Cameras, Extra Fleece, Rain jacket, Sunscreen, Snacks, Valuable Items etc.) that you may need during the walk. Rest of your stuff will be carried by the porter. We provide 1 porter to every 2 participants and we also provide a duffel bag to put your trekking gears.
Equipment Checklist
Recommended gear for this type of trip. We encourage you to get all the equipment for the trip and please make sure you check and try each piece of equipment. You can also buy or rent them in Kathmandu as they have many trekking shops, ranging from branded to local ones. So check the equipment list and Please note that when you go up. Please be prepared for cold nights at high altitude and especially at base camp.
Other Information
Other information such as (Insurance, Arrival Instructions, Visa and Passport, etc) required for the trip will be provided after your trip confirmation. Please get in touch with us via email/phone to get more information about the trip.