Everest Base Camp Short Trek - 10 Days

If you book a 10-day short trek to Everest Base Camp with us, you will find our company representative waiting for you with your name on our company pamphlet at the Tribhuvan International Airport.

They will present you with a Khada or a garland and then take you to your hotel in a private vehicle. Kathmandu has a range of hotels to suit your tastes and budget, and we want to book hotels according to your preferences. 

Trek start

Before starting the trek, we will conduct a short in-person meeting to provide important information about the trip and ensure you have packed essential things. On the trek departure date, the Mt. Everest Base Camp trek starts with an early morning domestic flight from Kathmandu to Lukla. The flight is a short one and lasts about 40 minutes. From Lukla, you will trek to Phakding. 

 

Accommodation

This short Everest Base Camp trip includes a 9-night lodge-to-lodge stay in the Himalayan region. You will be staying at Lukla, Phakding, and Namche (2 Nights) in rooms with a private attached bathroom and five nights at Tengboche, Lobuche, Dingboche, Gorakshep, and Pheriche in standard rooms.

Two days stay at Kathmandu before and after the trek is required but not included in the package. You can use Wi-Fi at hotels/lodges by paying a small fee. Similarly, you may also enjoy hot showers. 

 

Meals

During this EBC short trek, you will be trekking a substantial distance at high altitudes, so you need food rich in proteins, carbohydrates, and other nutrients. Food is readily available throughout the trek routes, but you will not have all the options available in big cities. Short EBC trek all meals on a full-board basis (breakfast, lunch, and dinner / main course) in the trek region, including ten breakfasts, ten lunches, and nine dinners in the trek region.

We hand-select the best hotels/lodges/restaurants for hygienic, tasty, and nutritious food. Most menus consist of cuisines that are either local or Asian or popular Western. However, as you reach higher trek regions, the menu items become fewer and fewer. 

We highly recommend you take liquids, such as green tea, lemon tea, hot lemon, ginger tea, garlic soup(must), and fresh vegetable items at high altitudes. Though plenty of non-veg food will be available at trek regions, we do not recommend them because the meat in such places is not hygienic. 

We highly encourage you to avoid dairy (including cheese) and strongly suggest not to consume alcoholic drinks, caffeinated items, and hot chocolates, as experts recommend avoiding such food items at high-elevation treks.

Please note that all the personal bills (alcoholic, hot (tea, coffee), and cold drinks) in tea houses/ lodges or cafes except standard meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner with seasonal fruits) are excluded from the package.

 

Luggage

Our porters carry no more than 18 kg of luggage, and we assign one porter for two trekkers. So your luggage limit is 9 kg. We expect you to carry a backpack for your valuables and essential documents. You can store your luggage at the Discovery World Trekking office for free.

 

Typical day

Each day brings you new places to see, new paths to hike, and opportunities to explore and learn. Our Sherpa guides will brief you about the places you are visiting. You need not worry about your luggage - our porters will carry them.

We will provide you with three standard meals a day, breakfast between 7 AM to 8 AM, lunch in the afternoon after hiking for three or four hours, and dinner at around 7.30 PM. You will be resting for an hour after lunch. After reaching the destination for the day, you will get some time to explore the nearby places.

After dinner and before going to bed, you will get plenty of time to socialize. Your trek leader/guide will also brief you about the next day's plan after dinner. Then you can enjoy yourself playing cards, monopoly, reading books, or watching mountaineering documentaries. If you want, our team members can teach you common Nepali words.

 

Electricity and water

Throughout your ten-day EBC short trek, you can recharge your batteries at hotels/lodges for a small fee. Similarly, you can buy packed mineral water from shops/lodges/hotels or fill your water bottle with boiled water at your hotel. Bringing in your water bottle helps save the ecology. You shouldn't drink water from rivers, taps, or wells because you cannot be sure about the water's purity.

 

Communication

The hotels/lodges in trek regions are internet-connected. Hence, you can use the Wi-Fi in these places to contact your friends and families. However, at high elevations, we will use mobile to communicate. Discovery World Trekking remains in contact with all its trek teams at least once using a cell phone. If you want, you can buy a local SIM card in Kathmandu, but there is no guarantee that the mobile signals are strong enough in high-trek regions.

 

Tipping

Nepali culture accepts tipping. However, tipping is at your discretion. We advise you to tip according to the trip length, cost, and quality of service. Further, we recommend you tip collectively at the end of the trek.

 

Trek end

On the tenth day, we will fly you back to Kathmandu from Lukla early morning. The flight will take around 40 minutes. You are free to spend the remaining time as you please. Later in the day, we will organize a farewell dinner in Kathmandu.  

 

Feedback

During the farewell dinner, we will also present you with a trek achievement certificate. If you are satisfied with our service, we encourage you to leave feedback on major travel portals.

 

Useful Info

Lukla is the only airport in the trek region. However, this airport cannot function in bad weather conditions. There is a chance of flight delays between Kathmandu and Lukla. Hence, we advise our clients to add extra two days for the trek.

These days can act as a cushion and help to avoid missing your international flight back home. In case of flight delays, you can reserve a helicopter, but this will set you back anywhere between USD 500 to 1,000. Please also note that in busy trek seasons, you might have to use Manthali Airport in Ramechhap instead of Kathmandu. 

Please note that the above itinerary is a general guideline. In rare cases, we might have to modify the itinerary to adapt to situations beyond our control, such as bad weather, unavailability of lodges, and bad trail conditions. 

Trip extension

If you have extra time in Nepal, we can organize activities for you during your stay. There are various options. You can go on a sightseeing tour in and around Kathmandu, visit Chitwan National Park, rafting, canoeing, or even join another trek. 

 

Departure

On your departure date back to your country, our company representative will pick you up from your hotel and transfer you to Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu.

The weather is the decisive factor for the Everest Base Camp trek. The best trek seasons are spring (March, April, and May) and autumn (September, October, and November) due to cool temperatures, clear skies, and good trail conditions. 

However, locals and professional trekkers hike to Everest Base Camp throughout the year, and Discovery World Trekking conducts Everest Base Camp treks in all seasons. Here are the weather conditions at high trek elevations during different months.

January – February

The weather at this time is among the coldest throughout January and up to early February. The days are moderately warm, but the nights are cold, and you can expect lots of snowfall. If you are allergic to colds, we advise you to avoid your trek during this season. 

Temperature: 15°C to -15°C

March – April

It is one of the best seasons to hike to the Everest Base Camp. The weather starts to warm, the skies become clear and you will enjoy fantastic views. By mid-March, the temperature becomes substantial, but it is comfortable. 

Temperature: 18 °C to -12 °C

May - June

May and June provide a perfect opportunity to trek to Everest Base Camp. However, to avoid rainfall, you must trek before the end of June. The temperature is quite warm, and you should be able to enjoy trekking during these months.

Temperature: 25°C to -5°C

July - August

The rainfall hits its peak during this time, and there are chances that flights to Lukla may get canceled or delayed. Still, many trekkers trek to Everest Base Camp during this time, and Discovery World Trekking does conduct Everest Base Camp treks during these months. 

Temperature: 27°C to 5°C

September - October

It is also one of the perfect seasons for EBC Trek, and no wonder large numbers of thrill-seekers trek to Everest Base Camp during these months. The clear skies provide great views of the snow-capped mountains, landscapes, and lush flora. It is also the time when Nepalis celebrate their most important festivals, so if you trek during this time, you will also get to witness Hindu festivals.

Temperature: 20°C to 5 °C

November - December

As winter slowly begins, snowfalls start. Nights start getting colder. However, early November provides a great time to trek to Everest as the skies are clear and the views are unhindered. From December, the temperature drops and brings a lot of snowfall. 

Temperature: 18°C to -10 °C

Short Everest Base Camp Trek takes you to the Everest Base Camp, but there are no scheduled acclimatization days. You will spend three nights over 4,000m, and the hike will take you up to 5,555m at Kala Patthar.

We recommend this trek to those with high-altitude trek experience, good physical fitness, a positive attitude, plenty of self-confidence, and strong determination. You need to be able to hike five to seven hours per day for ten days. 

Trekking at high altitudes is physically demanding. This trek not only takes you to high elevations, but the route is rough with rocky mountains, steep ascents, and descents. However, no technical experience or skills are necessary. 

Exercising and jogging regularly for a couple of weeks before the trip start will enhance your stamina and lets you enjoy the trek fully. Trekkers with pre-existing medical conditions such as heart, lung, and blood disease should inform us about their condition or consult a physician before booking.

However, there is no need to worry about your safety, DWT provides experienced guides with extensive first-aid training. They will constantly monitor your oxygen level to detect altitude sickness very early. Furthermore, we have designed the itineraries to avoid altitude sickness.

In case of severe altitude sickness, the only cure is to descend immediately, your trek leader has the ultimate authority to decide if a person in your team shows signs of altitude sickness.

 

Trek safety

Discovery World Trekking guarantees the safety and security of all clients. Our experienced crew carries standard gear and equipment along with first aid kits. They will monitor blood oxygen levels at high altitudes.

If someone on the trek gets sick, the trek leader decides whether to continue or descend immediately. In emergencies, we will arrange rescue helicopters in consultation with the insurance company. Further, you will be trekking in groups for safety and security.

 

DWT team

Our team members are experienced tour guides and porters born and raised in high altitudes. Therefore, they have high endurance and are habituated in high mountain regions. Our porters will carry your luggage. 

All our team members are insured and receive medical care when ill or injured. We also provide them with basic necessities like food and accommodation. Our team members, like our clients, are part of a global family, and we want to keep all our family members happy.

Our trek guides or team leaders have 

• Government-authorized Trekking Guide Certificate
• Intensive Wilderness First Aid Training
• Conservation and Biodiversity Training
• Language fluency in English and another major language
• Rock climbing skills

 

Visa

All foreigners except Indians require a visa to enter Nepal. Citizens from most countries receive an on-arrival visa at the Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA).  For more visa information, visit https://www.immigration.gov.np/. 

To get the on-arrival visa, you need a passport, valid for at least six -months, a passport-size photo, and a visa fee. The current visa fee is USD 50 for 30 days, and you can pay it in cash at the TIA. 

Citizens of China and the SAARC countries can receive a free visa. Citizens from certain countries - including Nigeria, Ghana, Zimbabwe, Swaziland, Cameroon, Somalia, Liberia, Ethiopia, Iraq, Palestine, and Afghanistan - may not be eligible for on-arrival visas. So, citizens from these countries need to contact the local Nepalese embassy.

Trek booking  

Discovery World Trekking is a government-authorized, registered, and licensed trekking and touring operator in Nepal. We are proud members of the Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) and the Trekking Agency Association of Nepal (TAAN).

We require 10 percent of the trek cost as an advance to confirm the booking. After booking, you can provide us with other necessary documents such as a copy of your passport, passport-sized photos, travel insurance policy, and details of your arrival and departure flights. We ask that you submit these documents within a week from the booking date.

For your convenience, we offer various payment options. You can pay the advance through bank transfer, Wise, or online payment directly from our website. You can settle the remaining amount in cash, bank transfer, or credit card upon your arrival in Nepal. We will also email you the available payment modes and their corresponding details.

You can book this EBC trek here.

Currency exchange

Nepali Rupees (NPR/Rs) is the national currency. (1 USD = Approx 130 NPR)

You can exchange major foreign currencies at local banks and legitimate money exchanges in Kathmandu and all over Thamel. Some hotels may exchange small amounts of cash. The ongoing currency exchange is displayed visibly at legal money exchanges. 

We recommend you bring cash to avoid lengthy bank processes and commissions. You can also withdraw cash (in Rupees only) from many ATMs in Kathmandu and Thamel. Most ATMs are open 24 hours, and if you are using a foreign card, the maximum withdrawal amount is 35,000 Rupees for a 500 Rupees processing fee. Trek regions do not have banks and money exchanges. So you should exchange your money in Kathmandu as trek regions only accept Nepali Rupees. 

Most established banks in Asia do not honor old, torn, or faded foreign currency notes, so be sure to bring new clear notes.

Extra personal expenses

This trek package covers major costs but not all of them. You will need extra money for

• Meals and accommodations in Kathmandu 
• Visa fees, travel insurance policy purchase
• Beverages (hot (tea and coffee) drinks, cold drinks, and alcoholic drinks), snacks
• Tips for the crew
• Souvenirs and other personal expenses 
• Other costs not stated in the “cost includes section” above

Travel Insurance

Trekking insurance is mandatory for the EBC trek. All trekkers must provide a copy of their comprehensive travel insurance policy certificate to Discovery World Trekking. The policy must cover medical and emergency repatriation- including helicopter rescue and evacuation expenses at high altitudes (up to 5,500m).

If you want, Discovery World Trekking can recommend insurance providers for you based on the previous client feedback. However, we are not involved in selling insurance. We request all our valuable clients send their insurance documents to DWT once they book the trek. 

In emergencies, we will use your insurance and informational documents for a quick rescue operation. Your insurance must cover mountain rescue service at high altitudes (6000m).

It is always better to book your trek as early as possible. However, we provide a last-minute booking option for those who missed booking EBC short trek early. To take advantage of this service, you must pay 100% of the trip cost 24 hours before the intended trek departure date.

Please note that we are ready to organize treks at all times. However, in case of last-minute booking, the treks may get delayed due to circumstances beyond our control, such as flight unavailability, challenging weather, lodging unavailability, etc.

Group & private trek

We conduct both group and private treks. If you have your own group, you are eligible for discounts proportional to your group size. However, you will not get discounts for the groups we assemble. For groups of 12 or more, we also add an assistant guide.

 

Ecotourism

Discovery World Trekking is aware of the undesired environmental consequences that tourism can bring to the trek regions. Hence, we try our best to leave only our footprints behind. Further, we partner with the Kathmandu Environmental Education Project (KEEP) to organize eco-trips.

 

Quick Note:

Please note that the Everest Base Camp Short Trek includes a fixed departure date from Kathmandu. Please review your designated departure date, and if the time does not suit you, let us know. We can rearrange a trek at your convenient time.

We look forward to guiding you to Everest Base Camp through some of the most stunning landscapes in the Himalayas.