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Mt. Everest in the sunrise- 11 days Everest Base Camp Trek
Mt. Pumori-11 days Everest Base Camp Trek
Best Price
Price starting from $1,299
US $ 1,095 per person
No of people Price per person
1 - 1 $1,299
2 - 4 $1,095
6 - 8 $1,070
10 - 12 $1,045
14 - 16 $1,020
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Duration
11 days
Max. Elevation
5545m
Group size
Minimum 2 - maximum 16. (Single Supplement $275)
Level
DIFFICULT
Transportation
Ground and Domestic flight
Best Season
Sept, Oct, Nov, March, April, May
Accommodation
Hotel in Kathmandu and best available Lodge on the trek 
Meals
Breakfast
Starts at
Kathmandu
Ends at
Kathmandu
Trip Route
Kathmanu- Lukla- Namche-EBC- Kahtmandu

Highlights

    • 10 days to spend in the mountains of Khumbu and experience the Everest Base Camp and Mt. Everest.
    • Mesmerizing experiences of walking through Sgarmatha National Park, ascending up to Hotel Everest View, passing through local towns like Namche, Tengboche, Lukla and Dingbochce.
    • Walking through pine, fir, juniper, rhododendron with astonishingly fair sky up and surrounded by majestic mountain panoramas including the Mt. Everest,
    • Explore age-old culture and civilization of Sherpa people
    • Enjoy your quality of time with alpine vegetation
    • Can practice yoga and mediation on the trail at lodge
    • Step at Everest Base Camp and create a history

“ Get to Everest Base Camp and Marvel at Mt. Everest and other Mountain Peaks within 11 days”

    11 days Everest Base Camp Trek Video

11 days Everest Base Camp Trek is a short Everest Base Camp Trek itinerary in Nepal. This 11 days Everest Base Camp Trek Package is designed and offered to those who only have 10 days to spend in the mountains of Khumbu and experience the Everest Base Camp and Mt. Everest. If you have only 10 days to spend in Nepal and looking forward to spending your time with the adventurous Everest Base Camp Trek, you still can do it. 11 days Everest Base Camp Trek is also known as Rapid Everest Base Camp Trek. Those who are restricted by a busy schedule but are still passionate about enjoying an adventurous trek in Nepal in the Everest region and prefer doing Everest Base Camp Trek will be delighted with the mesmerizing experiences of walking through Sgarmatha National Park, ascending up to Hotel Everest View, passing through local towns like Namche, Tengboche, Lukla and Dingbochce. Walking through pine, fir, juniper, and rhododendrons with an astonishingly fair sky up and surrounded by majestic mountain panoramas including Mt. Everest, the top of the world will be incredible memories to be made during 11 days Everest Base Camp Trek.

This 11 day Everest Base Camp Trek will, no worries, take you to Everest Base Camp ( 5364m) and Kalapattahr ( 5545m) and offer you the most incredible views of Mt. Everest and all entire surrounding mountain peaks. You may wonder how Everest Base Camp Trek in 11 days in possible. Yes, definitely possible. It even consists of proper acclimatization and perfect pacing with ascent. Your 11 days Everest Base Camp Trek commences from Lukla after a scenic flight for 35 minutes or after a 20-minute flight from Manthali airport. Take you up to Everest Base Camp and Kalapattahr through Sagarmatha National Park, the national park located at the highest elevation in the world and a World Heritage Site.

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We, Haven Holidays Nepal have designed this 11 days Everest Base Camp Trek very technically so that you trekkers won’t have any inconveniences on the trail to Everest Base camp and back to Kathmandu. Our group leader and other trekking crew will take good care of you throughout the journey to Everest Base Camp and back.

Catch out this 11 days Everest Base Camp Trek and make it your journey of life after stepping onto the Everest Base camp and Kalapatthar. Witness Mt. Everest and step onto Everest Base Camp within 10 days in Nepal.

11 days Everest Base Camp Trek Permits Required

Trekking to Everest Base Camp, located in the majestic Himalayas of Nepal, is a dream adventure for many outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers. However, before embarking on this awe-inspiring journey, it is essential to obtain the necessary permits to ensure a smooth and legal trekking experience. Three permits are required for the 11 day Everest Base Camp trek : the TIMS (Trekkers' Information Management System) card, the Sagarmatha National Park Entry Permit, and the Khumbu Area Entry Permit.

The TIMS card is an important document that tracks trekkers' information for their safety and security. It is issued by the Nepal Tourism Board and is mandatory for all trekkers. The TIMS card helps to keep a record of trekkers' itineraries and ensures that necessary rescue and medical services can be provided in case of emergencies. It also helps to monitor the flow of tourists and collect data on trekking activities in the region. TIMS Card Costs $20 per person. You can collect it through the trekking/travel company you are using for your  Everest Base Camp  Trek 11 days. The Sagarmatha National Park Entry Permit is required to enter the Sagarmatha National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that encompasses the Everest region. The permit aims to conserve the natural and cultural heritage of the area and funds various conservation and development projects. It is issued by the Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation and allows trekkers to explore the stunning landscapes, diverse flora and fauna, and the unique Sherpa culture of the region. It costs $30 per person. 

The Khumbu Area Entry Permit is another crucial permit required for the  11 days Everest Base Camp trek. It is issued by the local government of the Khumbu region and serves to manage and regulate trekking activities in the area. The permit fees contribute to local development projects, infrastructure improvements, and environmental conservation efforts. It has been in the implementation for the last 5 years. It costs $20 per person. 

To obtain these permits, trekkers can either apply individually or through a registered trekking agency in Nepal. The permits can be obtained in Kathmandu or in Lukla, the starting point of the trek. It is important to carry these permits throughout the trek and present them at various checkpoints along the route.

In conclusion, trekking to Everest Base Camp requires three permits: the TIMS card, the Sagarmatha National Park Entry Permit, and the Khumbu Area Entry Permit. These permits not only ensure a legal and organized trekking experience but also contribute to the preservation and sustainable development of the Everest region. Obtaining these permits allows trekkers to immerse themselves in the breathtaking beauty of the Himalayas and experience the rich culture and hospitality of the Sherpa people. Please, do not board on the trek until you collect these three different permits. If any inconveniences occur, please feel free to contact us. 

11 days Everest Base Camp  Trek  Best Weather of the Year

11 days Everest Base Camp Trek is a mesmerizing adventure that offers breathtaking views of the world's highest peak. When it comes to the best weather for this trek, both autumn and spring seasons stand out. Autumn, which spans from September to November, is considered the peak season due to its favorable conditions and moderate temperatures. With clear skies, crisp air, and stable weather, trekkers can enjoy uninterrupted views of the majestic Himalayas. During autumn, temperatures at Everest Base Camp range from around -10°C (14°F) to -15°C (5°F), making it essential to pack warm clothing. Spring, from March to May, is another excellent time to undertake the Everest Base Camp Trek. As the snow starts to melt, the landscape comes alive with colorful blooms, offering a stunning contrast against the snow-capped peaks. The temperatures during spring are slightly milder compared to autumn, ranging from -5°C (23°F) to -10°C (14°F) at Everest Base Camp. Both seasons have their marvelous highlights. Autumn provides spectacular views and stable weather, while spring showcases vibrant flora and the chance to witness mountaineering expeditions preparing to conquer Everest. Regardless of the season you choose, the Everest Base Camp Trek promises a once-in-a-lifetime experience, immersing you in the beauty and grandeur of the Himalayas.

11 days Everest Base Camp  Trek  Level of Difficulty 

The  Everest Base Camp Trek 11 days is a challenging but immensely rewarding adventure. Also. some people consider it as a moderate adventure. With an elevation ranging from 2,800 meters to 5,380 meters, it demands a moderate to high level of fitness and endurance. The journey involves trekking through rugged terrains, steep ascents, and rocky paths, which can be physically demanding. Altitude sickness is a potential risk as you ascend to higher elevations, so acclimatization and careful pacing are crucial. The weather can be unpredictable, with freezing temperatures and strong winds, adding to the difficulty. However, the stunning views of towering peaks, picturesque landscapes, and the sense of achievement make this trek a bucket-list experience for adventure enthusiasts.

Preparations for 11 days Everest Base Camp Trek

Preparing for the 11 days Everest Base Camp trek requires thorough planning and physical readiness. Begin by obtaining proper permits and travel insurance. Acquire essential trekking gear, including sturdy boots, layered clothing, a warm sleeping bag, and a reliable backpack. Train your body for endurance and acclimatization to high altitudes. Research and familiarize yourself with the trail, its landmarks, and potential challenges. Arrange transportation to Lukla, the starting point of the trek. During the trek, ascend gradually, allowing your body to adjust to increasing elevations. Stay hydrated, maintain a slow pace, and listen to your body. Lastly, hire an experienced guide or join a reputable trekking group for added safety and guidance.

Most importantly, prepare and carry authentic travel insurance that can rightly cover all kinds of risk coverage and address any serious health issues you have by consulting a doctor before venturing onto Everest Base Camp Short Trek trail.

11 days Everest Base Camp  Trek Altitude Sickness Information 

Altitude sickness, also known as acute mountain sickness (AMS), can affect trekkers in Everest Base Camp Trekking due to the high altitude above 5000m.  Both Kalapatthar and Everest Base Camp are located above 5000m high. Symptoms may include headaches, nausea, dizziness, and fatigue. To prevent altitude sickness, gradual acclimatization is essential. Trekkers should allow their bodies time to adjust to the increasing altitude by taking regular rest days, drinking plenty of fluids, and avoiding alcohol and smoking. Slow ascent rates and proper hydration are crucial. It is advisable to consult with a doctor, carry necessary medications like acetazolamide, and pay attention to symptoms.

In case you get acute mountain sickness on the trail, you will be cared for by our team members suggesting what to do to get better health conditions. If the problem persists, then, you will, in no time, be evacuated and taken to Kathmandu for further treatment. Follow your guide/leader’s instructions properly. Trekking with a trained guide who understands AMS can also help ensure a safe and enjoyable experience.

Need to know more about high altitude sickness? Then, the article altitude-sickness-information will offer you more authentic and comprehensive information about high altitude sickness while ascending in high elevation in the mountain. 

More about 11 days Everest Base Camp  Trek? 30 Everest Base Camp Trek FAQs Replied will be the best way to know more about Everest Base Camp Trek with all frequently asked questions for better preparations for your trek to EBC. 

How is Everest Base Camp? 

Everest Base Camp is the top most trekking altitude in the world; after that, the climbing begins. Everest Base Camp is around 2 hours walk from Gorekhshep. Gorekhshep is the last human settlement in 11 days Everest Base Camp Trek. 

Everest Base Camp is a flat and rocky area in Sagarmatha National Park. It is located at an altitude of 5364m above sea level. It is decorated with some colorful prayer flags which you can find fluttering all the time by the cool wind. Moreover, it is written on a flat stone ‘ Everest Base Camp-5364m’. You can make the photograph there for the memory. 

Everest Base Camp offers you exhilarating mountain views of surrounding peaks, glaciers and avalanches. Mt. Everest will be the most mesmerizing among them. 

Everest Base Camp (5364m) is, normally, a windy core mountain area where people even love camping overnight. This will be a big achievement for the adventure enthusiasts. 

If you want to know about the challenges of 11 days Everest Base Camp  Trek , then, the article  Everest Base Camp Challenges will help you in knowing the possible challenges that one may encounter on the Everest Base Camp Trek 11 days. 

Major Places to Explore in  Everest Base Camp Trek 11 days 

Lukla (2,860m): The starting point of the Everest Base Camp Short Trek, Lukla offers a thrilling mountain flight and a bustling gateway to the Himalayas. Lukla has two highlights: Lukla Airport and Lukla Town. You can go around the town and explore it. It is inhabited by Sherpa people and you can get some shops, lodges, ATMs and hotels. 

Namche Bazaar (3,440m): A vibrant Sherpa town, Namche Bazaar is a cultural hub with markets, shops, and tea houses. It provides stunning panoramic views of the mountains  Konde Peak, and Thamserku..... and is an acclimatization stop for trekkers. Now, it is modernized with some banks, luxury hotels, ATMs, hospitals and shopping centres. 

Tengboche (3,860m): Known for its picturesque Tengboche Monastery, this serene village offers a spiritual retreat amidst breathtaking mountain vistas and is a significant cultural and religious centre in the Everest region. Tengboche is located at the centre of the Sagarmatha National Park.

Everest Base Camp (5,364m): The ultimate destination of the trek, the Base Camp offers awe-inspiring views of the Khumbu Icefall, towering peaks, and a chance to witness the spirit of mountaineering. Putting your footsteps at Everest Base Camp will be a lifetime memory. 

Kala Patthar (5,545m): A popular viewpoint, Kala Patthar rewards trekkers with a panoramic vista of Mount Everest, Nuptse, and Lhotse. It's the perfect spot to witness sunrise or sunset over the majestic Himalayas. Kalapathar has a helipad where people land while doing the Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour and enjoy the majestic mountain views.

Do you want to know about the top things to do in the Everest Base Camp trek 11 days?  Then, find the article things to do Everest Base Camp and enjoy reading it for the better preparations for your 11 days Everest Base Camp Trek. 

How will be my guide and porter during 11 days Everest Base Camp Trek ? 

The guides and porters working for Haven Holidays are very professional and highly experienced. They are trained with skills of languages and trekking skills. Also, they have a very comprehensive knowledge of culture, mountain peaks, flora and fauna, civilization, local foods and local people.  Furthermore, they are familiar with the risks that may occur during the trek and can handle acute mountain sickness too. No need to panic that our guides and porter will help you in the arrangement of accommodation and meals for you from the very beginning to the end of your Everest Base Camp Trek.  They are friendly, co-coordinating and prompt to you all the time. Even the porters can impart you many things during the trek along with carrying your stuff.  

11 days Everest Base Camp Trek 2025/2026

11 days Everest Base Camp  Trek 2025/2026 will be more popular among global tourists/trekkers since the passion and the charm of the people to step in their footsteps at the highest base camp in the world. More people will flock to Everest Base Camp as the number of adventures is growing day by day. Most importantly, people want to create a history of following in their footsteps at the highest mountain base camp in the world. 

The 11 days Everest Base Camp Trek 2025 trail also will be more fascinating and safer. The trails are being renovated and the local lodges are being constructed on the trail. For the security and safety of the trekkers, the tourism ministry of Nepal and the local people are putting their efforts into establishing police check posts and listening to their complaints instantly. 

If you want to know more about Everest Base Camp Trek Cost and Everest Base Camp Trek Itineraries comprehensively, Everest Base Camp Short Trek Itinerary and Everest Base Camp Trek Cost will help you with some important guidelines how to find the right and best itinerary for Everest Base Camp Trek. 

New luxury hotels and modern restaurants are being introduced on the trail so that trekkers will be more facilitated and feel more convenient for food and accommodations. By Everest Base Camp  Trek 11 days 2025/2026, trekkers will be able to enjoy luxury accommodations and a variety of continental foods as well on the Everest Base Camp Trekking Trail. This is good news for us all who are travelling to Everest Base Camp Trek 11 days. 

So if you are making the grand 11 days Everest Base Camp  Trek , even the price will be very competitive as more number of adventure seekers will join this trip. Enjoy your 11 days Everest Base Camp Trek with more facilities and comforts. Of, course, there will be more Everest Base Camp Short Trek departure dates, Everest Base Camp Trek flights to Lukla, Everest Base Camp Trekking Prices and many more. We also operate alternative Everest Region Treks

Internet and Wi-fi facility in 11 days  Everest Base Camp Trek 

Internet and Wi-fi facilities are available around the trip in Everest Base Camp Trek. The local guesthouses and the lodges have Wi-fi facilities and you can have easy access to your smartphone or laptop/tab. Moreover, you can instantly talk to the person you like from the Everest Base Camp Short Trek Trail. You can share the photos and views simultaneously. But, for installing/accessing internet/Wi-fi in your device, you may have to pay some charge like RS. 200-300 depending on the places where you stay. If you want to escape this charge, then, you can buy a Nepali SIM Card and buy a datapack in Kathmandu for your Everest Base Camp Short Trek. 

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Important Note

Trekking Mode: On the best available guesthouse/ Lodge en-route trekking.

Trekking Grade: Moderate to Adventurous due to high altitude.

Highest Point: On top Kalapathar 5,545 m /18,192 feet and 
Everest Base Camp 5,364 m / 17, 598 feet.

Local culture/religion: Tibetan sect of Buddhism the Mahayana.

Trekking duration: 9 Nights and 10 Days from Lukla to Lukla.

Total Trip in Nepal: 10 Nights and 11 Days from arrival to departure.

Major Places to Visit : Lukla, Namche, Tengboche, Dingboche, Everest Base Camp and Kalapatthar

Best Seasons for 11 Days Everest Base Camp  Trek

11 days Everest Base Camp Trek can be visited around the year, except for wet monsoon times from mid-June to August. The best seasons are spring and autumn/fall, the peak time for trekking and other adventures around the Himalayas.

Springtime begins from March onward to May, when wildflowers are in seasonal bloom. The day is much longer full of sunshine, and can get cloudy in the afternoon sometimes. Chances of light rain and snow during the treks sometimes. However fine sunny days for views and pleasant walks. 

The next best time is autumn/fall, days are mostly clear with enough sunshine, but shorter days are due to sunlight hours. 
Interested people can trek during winter times from December to February, most days are crystal clear for views and walks. But shorter sunlight hours, much cold morning, late afternoon, and nighttime. You can expect snowfall sometimes during wintertime. About more authentic and comprehensive information about Weather in Nepal, you can go make an extensive search and prepare your 11 days Everest Base Camp Trek in Nepal. 

Must Know Information 

High Altitude Sickness

High altitude sickness is a condition that can occur when our body is not adapting well to having less atmospheric pressure and oxygen at high altitudes. It typically affects individuals who are not acclimatized to high altitudes and can be potentially dangerous if progresses to more severe forms without treatment. 

Causes of Altitude Sickness

Low Atmospheric Pressure: The decrease in atmospheric pressure is primarily due to the thinner air at high altitudes. Low atmospheric pressure at high altitudes has several effects on the human body and develops altitude illness. 
Less Oxygen:  The primary factor in altitude sickness is that oxygen pressure becomes thinner at higher altitudes. This leads to hypoxia, in this condition body tissues have inadequate oxygen.
Rapid Ascent: Ascending to high altitude rapidly does not give your body enough time to adjust to the changing altitude and the reduced oxygen levels. About High Altitude Sickness and preparations for 11 days Everest Base Camp Trek?  Altitude Sickness Information will assist you largely in setting your Trip to EBC in 11 days. 

Must Know Things Before Travelling to Nepal

People type and search for things to know before deciding on a trip to Nepal on Google and other social media platforms and find several posts about the topic. Though you are fed several pieces of information about things you should do before deciding on a trip to Nepal, you have to be very selective about the authentic ones. If you go haphazardly through the article and the information, you may be misled while travelling in Nepal and before deciding on a trip to Nepal. Ultimately, your vacation trip will be nasty. So, you must be very watchful about the must-know things to know before departing to Nepal from your country.

Various things are must-know things before deciding a trip to Nepal but a few things are much more important things to know before departing from your country. There are 5 must-know things before deciding on a trip to Nepal. They are Weather Conditions, Geography and Culture, Currency, Food and Accommodation and Health and Securities. Now, let’s talk about these Must Know Things about Nepal before deciding on a vacation trip in Nepal like 11 days Everest Base Camp Trek. Weather in Nepal, Culture and religions of Nepal, Securities and Health Issues and foods and accommodation are some of the most important things to know before travelling in Nepal. 

Note : Lukla Flights are, sometimes, disturbed due to bad weather conditions. Try to arrange 1-2 spare days for 11 Days Everest Base Camp Trek in case of postponement or cancellation of the Lukla flight from and to Kathmandu. Also, check the weather forecast for the few upcoming days while flying to and from Lukla. 

Nepal Travel Info

A small landlocked country situated between China and India, covering 0.03% of the whole continent, is Nepal. Also known as the land of the Himalayas, Nepal is a treasure cove for adventure activities. Eight of the fourteen highest mountains above the height of 8000m lie here. Trekkers are bound to come across countless forests, gushing rivers, turquoise lakes, and sparkling glaciers on the trekking routes. With an authentic Nepal Travel Info,  one can prepare a better vacation trip to Nepal and also can make 13 Day Everest Base Camp Trek with Helicopter  a distinct than others. 

Nepal is a developing country with three distinctive geographical regions. Mountain region is popular for trekking, climbing and mountaineering and the climate is cold throughout the year. Hilly region has got moderate to hot temperature and The Terai has got hot temperature except 2-3 winter months. 

The major cities like Kathmandu, Pokhara, Chitwan, Butwal, Biratnagar, Hetauda, Janakpur etc have got good health facilities with good hospitals and health service centers. But in mountain region and far hilly region, such kinds of facilities are not available. The Travel Guide Nepal, will help one understanding the major trekking trails in Nepal, popular city tours in Nepal, currieries, health and securities and many other most essential things to know before travelling in Nepal.  

Trip Itinerary

Fly to Lukla (2860m/9,318ft), Trek to Phakding (2,610m/8,563ft)40 minutes flight 3 - 4 Hours trek.

After a short scenic flight of 35 minutes from Kathmandu, you will land at Lukla Airport.  At Lukla Airport, enjoy the scenic views of mountains and villages in flight as well as the trek. After landing, you will walk alongside the Dudh Koshi River to reach Phakding. You will cross a suspension bridge over the Dudh Koshi River and then walk across pine and rhododendron forests. After walking through several small settlements of the Sherpa people, you reach Phakding. You can also visit Phakding Monastery. Overnight at Phakding. 

Max. altitude

2,610m / 8,563 ft.

Accommodation

Lodge

Meals

Breakfast

Hours

4
Trek to Namche Bazaa (3,440 m / 11, 286 ft) 5-6 hrs.

The morning after breakfast, enjoy the pleasant walks on the gradual trail and crossing a long suspension bridge, with a slow climb to Monjo village. From Monjo enter the famous Sagarmatha National Park (Sagarmatha name for Mt. Everest in Nepal, while the Sherpa is called Chomolungma of Tibetan origin language). Entering the park cross another bridge above Dudh Koshi River to Jorsalle village for lunch stop. The afternoon walk follows the river bed amidst a lovely cool forest of rhododendrons, oaks, pines and fir trees. Slowly the walk leads to climb then cross the last bridge to Namche Bazaar, from the bridge undulating winding ups till Namche Bazaar is reached for overnight halt. 

Namche Bazaar the major commercial hub of Khumbu villagers as well as trekkers, is a moderate size town. Where all good houses serve as guest houses, lodges and hotels placed stands on a amphitheater U-shaped. Great views of Kwangde and Tharmasarku peaks, at Namche Bazaar check into a nice lodge for two overnight stays.

Max. altitude

3,440m / 11,286 ft.

Accommodation

Lodge

Meals

Breakfast

Hours

6
Ascend up to Hotel Everest View Hotel (3880m/12,730ft) and Trek to Phunge Thangka ( 3250m/10,663ft)),5-6 hours.

Today's itinerary is a bit different than other Everest  Base Camp Trek Itineraries because we are not spending this day at Namche Bazaar for acclimatization, rather,  we ascend to Hotel Everest View, witness Everest and walk down to Phunge Thangka located at the elevation of 3250m. This way, you will benefit in two ways: one is: that you can walk and explore the different towns and topography and you still have acclimatization at Phunge Thangka after 3-4 hours of walk. 

You descend to Phunge Thangka located at the bank of two rivers and have an acclimatization for the rest of the afternoon.  

Max. altitude

3,250m / 10,663 ft.

Accommodation

Lodge

Meals

Breakfast

Hours

6
Trek to Dingbcohe ( 4410m/14,469ft),5-6 hours

Staying overnight at Phunge Thangka just below  Tengboche you are going to   Deboche to have some grand views of Mt. Everest and Ama Dablam passing through Tengboche, Somare and Pangboche. 

Morning walk heads to cross a strong metal bridge, on leaving the tall trees behind for mountain wilderness. Crossing the Imjatse River a slow climb to Pangboche, the last permanent village en-route Everest base camp.

From Pangboche onwards with temporary settlements at Dingboche, Pheriche, Lobuche and Gorakshep. Walk heads higher with great close views of the majestic
peak of Ama Dablam. Slowly the walk heads to a small stream and then an hour climb to enter Imjatse valley. Where the lovely settlement of Dingboche is located beneath the towering North Face of Ama Dablam facing views of the famous Island Peak.

Max. altitude

4,410m / 14,469 ft.

Accommodation

Lodge

Meals

Breakfast

Hours

6
At Dingboche rest day for acclimatization AND Hike to Nagarjuna Peak(5080 M/16,667ft))

A great scenic spot Dingboche for another pleasant rest, enjoy the morning hike on top of Nakarjung hill. Offers a grand panorama of snow-capped peaks that surround the beautiful Imjatse Valley. From the top ridge of Nakarjung facing views of Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam and Island Peak with Mt. Makalu.

Rest of the afternoon relax and enjoy a short stroll around Dingboche amidst beautiful scenery.

Max. altitude

5,080m / 16,667 ft.

Accommodation

Lodge

Meals

Breakfast

Hours

5
Trek to Lobuche (4,940 m/16,207ft)- 05 hrs.

Adventure slowly leads us closer towards our main destination Everest Base Camp, a morning short climb to a high ridge. From the scenic ridge adorned with prayer monuments, a pleasant walk on a gradual up to Thugla. A small settlement with few huts serves as tea houses and restaurants, a possible lunch stop before the trek up to Lobuche. Thugla where the trail from Pheriche and Dingboche joins towards Lobuche and Everest base camp. From here a steep climb of less than an hour to Thugla Ridge, as the trail follows on gently up to Lobuche for an overnight stop. Lobuche is a small settlement with several fine good lodges with a grand view of Lobuche and Nuptse peaks.

Max. altitude

4,940m / 16,207 ft.

Accommodation

Lodge

Meals

Breakfast

Hours

5
Trek to Everest Base Camp (5,364 m/17,598ft) and back to Gorakshep( 5190m/17027ft )- 07 hrs.

Our main and final day of the adventure, as well as the longest high-altitude trek, to complete our major goal. Start the early morning with a slow walk for an hour and then climb over the rocky moraine above the Khumbu glacier. Then down to a flat sandy glacial field at Gorakshep, the last settlement before Everest base camp.

Gorakshep is located beneath Mt. Pumori and Kalapathar's rocky scenic hilltop, as well as en route to Everest base camp. From Gorakshep few hours of good walk reach you at Everest base camp, after walking through a glaciated path.

At Everest base camp enjoy the dramatic arctic zone of icy landscapes with massif Khumbu Ice-Fall and glacier. An exciting place to experience standing on the foot of Mt. Everest, Nuptse and Lhotse. During mountaineering expeditions, the base camp is flooded with various nationalities tented camps and commotion.

After achieving the goal of a lifetime, return walks to Gorakhshep for the last overnight on the highest spot of the Everest region.

Max. altitude

5,364m / 17,598 ft.

Accommodation

Lodge

Meals

Breakfast

Hours

7
Climb Kalapathar (5,545m/18192ft) trek to Periche(4200 m/13779ft)-08 hrs.

Rise early morning for stunning sunrise views and clear views of surrounding towering snow-capped peaks. Start the climb towards Kalapathar's rocky hilltop, a strenuous haul for a few hours, once on top. Enjoy the glorious sunrise with the closest views of Mt. Everest with adjoining giant peaks, after a refreshing morning climb.

Descend to Gorakshep for breakfast, and then on the road downhill to Thukla and then to Pheriche Valley for an overnight stay.

Max. altitude

5,545m / 18,192 ft.

Accommodation

Lodge

Meals

Breakfast

Hours

8
Trek back to Namche Bazaar-( 3440m/11286ft )via Tengboche - 07 hrs.

Enjoy the morning views of Ama Dablam, after breakfast head down to Tengboche. Having a refreshing stop along with the surrounding grand panorama of peaks and serene Sagarmatha National Park at Tengboche, you will descend to the river, Phungi Tenga, and ascend to the trail which takes you to Namche Bazaar.

Reaching the junction of Namche Bazaar, Khumjung and the trail to Gokyo, from here onwards an easy pleasant walk to Namche Bazaar.  Stay overnight at Namche Bazaar exploring the local market and the surrounding.

Max. altitude

4,200m / 13,780 ft.

Accommodation

Lodge

Meals

Breakfast

Hours

7
Trek to Lukla 2860m/9,383ft )and transfer to a lodge-06 hrs.

From Namche, 6-hour walk to Lukla, the morning walk starts crossing over bridges to reach Phakding. You get to Monjo before you get to Phakding and walk out of Sagarmatha National Park. This initial section of the will follow the Dudh Koshi River. After Phakding on the pleasant gradual path with a last climb for an hour or more to reach Lukla. On arrival at Lukla transfer to a nice lodge for the last overnight stop around the high Khumbu and Everest region.

You will fly to Kathmandu taking an early morning flight. The flight takes around 40 minutes from Lukla to Kathmandu. 

Arrive in Kathmandu and resume your activities as you schedule the next day. 

Max. altitude

3,440m / 11,286 ft.

Accommodation

Lodge

Meals

Breakfast

Hours

6
Fly to Kathmandu (1320m)

Breakfast at Lukla, then walk to Tenzing & Hillary airport, as the plane arrives from Kathmandu. After checking in then get abroad in a small aircraft for a smooth scenic flight back to Kathmandu. On reaching Kathmandu airport transfer to a vehicle for a short exciting drive to your hotels.

Rest of the afternoon at leisure for individual activities or just relax and recall the wonderful moments of the Everest base camp trek.

(If the plane lands at Ramechap-Manthali airport, our staff transfer you to a vehicle for 4-5 hours interesting drive to Kathmandu).

Attend a beautiful Farewell Dinner with your guide and Haven Holidays Team member in the evening. 

Max. altitude

2,860m / 9,383 ft.

Accommodation

Lodge

Meals

Breakfast
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What's Includes

    • Twin sharing accommodation on best available lodges/Guesthouse.
    • Service of English-speaking Government license holder trekking guide.
    • Wages, meals, medical allowance of guide and Porters, trekking staff.
    • Necessary Permits TIMS (Trekking Information Management Systems) Local Government and Sagarmatha National Park Entrance Fees.
    • Comprehensive Medical Kit carried by our staff if required for minor wounds and sickness.
    • Gift of Haven Holidays Company T-shirt or Cap 
    • Domestic flight service from Kathmandu/Lukla/Kathmandu
    • Farewell dinner in Kathmandu.

What's Excludes

    • Nepal Visa, Personal Medical & Travel Insurance.

    • Expenses of a personal nature
    • Gratitude or tipping for trekking staff and guide
    • Extra snacks and refreshments.

    • Personal trekking gear.

    • Emergency Evacuation if required by any means of transportation,

    • Personal medical kit, as advised by your doctors.

    • Meals in the mountains.
    • Early return from the trek due to personal domestic or medical reasons, no refund will be entertained on breaking the journey.

Trip Info

Arrival 

You will arrive either by air or land to Nepal. If you arrive in Nepal by air, you have to use only Tribhuvan International Airport. Instead, if you use the road, you can enter or arrive in Nepal by land, you can different borders of Neighboring countries (India and China) like  Jogbani, Raksaul, Sunauli, Nepaljung, Dhangadi, Birjung, Kakarvitta, Jhapa, Morang, Tatopani, Tinker, Rasuawagadi, Kimanthanka etc. You can use whichever entrances you like to suit your comfort and convenience. 

On Arrival, you will have the on-arrival visa instantly if you have not applied for Nepal visa for Nepal through the consulate centre or Nepal Embassies near you or your city.  Within half an hour, you can get an instant authentic visa on your passport after producing all the required documents for the visa.

Tourist Visa Nepal

A tourist Visa is on arrival visa in Nepal. It means tourists who are visiting Nepal can get the visas instantly on arrival at International Airports by producing all required documents. It’s a quick and not a delayed process. TIA (Tribhuvan International Airport) under the Department of Immigration has been facilitating tourists flying to Nepal by providing visas on Arrival. The 'On Arrival' visa procedure is very quick and simple. Within 5-10 minutes, you will get a visa on your passport. However, You can expect some queues during peak Tourist season (Autumn-Sep-Nov). If you wish to skip those queues, you can also consider getting a Visa from Nepalese Diplomatic Missions stationed abroad before your arrival. Actually, we recommend you obtain a visa before you enter Nepal from the diplomatic missions located nearby you so that you don’t need to bear any hassles during the process of obtaining a tourist visa on arrival. The choice is yours.

For more information please visit at Tourist Visa Nepal which will make you everything clear about the ways of obtaining tourist visa for Nepal. 

Transfer to Hotel

The majority of people/trekkers enter Nepal by air and that is via Tribhuvan International Airport. We receive you at the arrival of any entry point of Nepal or mainly at Tribhuvan International Airport without any delay according to your arrival time. It may take some time like 30   minutes to collect your luggage and for security checking at the airport. After that, you make your way to the exit of the airport and the Haven Holidays Pvt. Ltd. Representative will be waiting there holding the Board Witten “Haven Holidays Pvt. Ltd” As you see the board, you have to go with him or her and we will make a very comfortable transfer to the hotel you are staying overnight. The transfer from Tribhuvan International Airport and Thamel, the hotel where you are staying will take just 30 minutes drive. 

Get checked in the hotel take a rest and get refreshed. We will give you the time for orientation after you get checked into the hotel. 

Orientation for 11 days Everest Base Camp Trek

As you are given the time when you get checked in the hotel, you will be followed by our staff for the orientation. It may be on the same day or later the next day early in the morning at breakfast. 

We will briefly let you know the trip you are undertaking from the next day or the same day onwards. You will be stated about the highlights of the trip, preparations, equipment, food and accommodation, guide and porter, emergency rescue, travel insurance and many other important things to know beforehand. 

We will introduce you to the trip crew and have a brief talk with them so that you can feel more comfortable during the trip. 

If you have any queries, you can put them in this orientation meeting before you depart for your trip. 

Last Minute Booking 

Last-minute booking is always open for you but the same package tends to be a little more costly than the regular departure dates trip packages. Actually, those who approach for last minute booking with us; must pay a 10% additional cost of the total trip cost mentioned on our website. 

You can book the trip you like on our website even a day before the trip begins. 

If you are lucky, then, the last minute may be a golden opportunity for you to get the same price or even less than that if one of the members of the trip gives up and withdraws the trip plan at the eleventh hour. So, if you are late to book the trip you like to do with us, no worries, you still have the option and we will try our level best to make your trip as successful and grand as other normal trips. 

Don’t hesitate to hit the booking button at the eleventh hour, we are always open and here to organize your vacation trips in Nepal. 

Trip Extension 

We are always flexible and open to the extension of the particular trip you are undertaking. If you enjoy the trip you are doing, you can extend it to longer days or longer hours. But, for this, you must contact us one day prior so that we can arrange the required things like trip crew, accommodation, transportation and other minor needy things for your extended trip. If you let us know a day earlier directly or through the trip crew you are using in the field/route like through your trip leader, you will have a beautiful time ahead. For the extension of the trip, you must add some little additional cost which we will settle in mutual understanding. 

Currency Exchange for 11 days Everest Base Camp Trek 

You can exchange your currency even in the Tribhuvan International Airport at your arrival or you can exchange it after you check in the hotel in Thamel or other several places of Kathmandu, trekking beginning points as well.  You can find several money exchange counters in different corners of Thamel city. If you are in a rush and cannot do this, you can pay USD, AUD or CAD to the people whom you need to pay for your accommodation, food, trip costs, tipping etc. You can even exchange your currency with Nepali on the trekking routes/trip routes like in Lukla, and Namche You can ask to exchange your currency with Nepal with local lodges/restaurants/hotels/ guesthouses too. But, you need to have your currency like USD, AUD or CAD. Even Indian currency does work in Nepal while paying but only Rs. 100 rupees not 500 and 1000. You can pay with your currency with the current exchange rate wherever you go in Nepal.

Haven Holidays  Team for  11 days Everest Base Camp Trek

Haven Holidays Team is very professional, reliable and responsible. You can completely on them. They are well-trained, friendly and highly literate in their respective languages. You can share anything you like with them without any hesitation. They know local culture, civilization, history, foods and accommodation, weather conditions, expert in first-aid application and how to handle the sudden accidents on the trip. They are eco-friendly and better understand the non-human's rights and their lives. 

The Haven Holidays Team will assist you in every step of your trip to make it memorable and more convenient. 

Luggage and Storage 

If you are hiring a porter for your trip in the mountains, you can pack no more than 10 kg. in the duffel bag or your backpack. We provide you with a very reliable duffel bag to put your stuff to be carried on the trip. It will be very safe to be carried by a porter. Because it is the labour rule that a porter can only maximum of 20kgs in the mountain. Please, don’t pack unnecessary stuff in the duffel bag. Actually, two people one porter put 10kg of stuff by each individual. 

If you think you don’t need the stuff you have with you in the mountains, you can store it at the hotel in Kathmandu.  They will keep your unnecessary luggage/stuff very safe till your return back. Ask your trip leader or hotel receptionist to do it for you before you depart for the trip. Take the luggage tag while storing the unnecessary luggage. 

Meals on  11 days Everest Base Camp Trek

Meals will be provided according to the itinerary and cost includes and cost excludes. If you are given the itinerary or cost including BB only, you will be provided breakfast only and if you have booked the trip package including a full-board meal, you will get all the meals including breakfast, dinner and lunch. Apart from main meals, if you have extra tea, coffee, cold drinks and other alcoholic drinks, you have to pay them personally. 

During the trip, you will be given enough time to have a meal. You can enjoy the meal you like from the menu. Vegan, Vegetarian?? If you are vegetarian, you will still find the choice in the menu and our guide will take good care of you through the trip. 

You will have your meal at the lodge/local guesthouse, hotel or resort during the trip. You are supposed to have the meal where you stay overnight in the mountain during the trekking trip. 

Sometimes, you may not get the item you want in the mountain during the trekking trip/touring trip, at the time; you have to consider it very calmly. 

You will enjoy freshly cooked meals in the mountain during the trip days with local ingredient 

11 days Everest Base Camp Trek Starts 

11 days Everest Base Camp Trek commences from Kathmandu with a drive to Manthali during Spring and then flies to Lukla and Autumn( Mar-May and Sep-Nov) and in other off seasons like Winter and Rainy ( Dec-Feb and Jun-Aug) Kathmandu to Lukla. We drive to Ramechhap, Manthali for 4 hours from Kathmandu and take a short 20-minute flight and if we take a direct flight from Kathmandu to Lukla, you will fly for 35 minutes with astonishing mountain views. 

We need to leave Kathmandu at 2  am for the Ramechhap drive and then fly to Lukla. Hope you will consider this thing in your mind beforehand the trip begins. 

As you land at Lukla airport either from Ramechhap/ Manthali or Kathmandu, you will meet your porters, introduce them briefly and begin the formal walk towards Phakding, the very first town you are going to stay overnight on your trip. It takes around 3 hours to get Phakding from Lukla. 

Electricity in  11 days Everest Base Camp Trek

You will get a good and undisturbed facility of electricity during the trip to Nepal. Even though you go to the mountain for trekking and other adventure activities, you can get the facility of electricity to charge your phones and backups. However, in some cases you may have to face the problem of load-shedding and the local lodges and guesthouses may charge you some amount to charge your batteries, backups and phones in remote areas trekking. There won’t be an electricity heating system in the mountain while doing trekking or other adventure activities.  

Drinking Water in  11 days Everest Base Camp Trek

Drinking water must be pure, safe and contamination-free. You can get bottled or purified drinking water during  11 days Everest Base Camp Trek even in the mountain which is very safe for you to drink. The majority of the people who make trekking or adventure trips in the mountains go with boiled water which is prepared by the local lodges/guesthouses on the trail which is the best way to keep you safe from contaminated water. However, some people carry water purifying ingredients and they apply it to the drinking water and they drink it. But, don’t try to drink the water from the Local River, stream and taps. The bottled water you can buy along the trek in the guesthouse.

Communication  in  11 days Everest Base Camp Trek

You can enjoy excellent facilities of communication in Kathmandu. However, in the case of the trekking trip in the mountains, you may not be able to have such kind of facility as in the cities. But, most of the local teahouses/lodges/ guesthouses/ hotels on the trail will offer you the facility of  Wi-fi. Sometimes, you get it for free and sometimes, you may have to pay for the installation of Wi-fi during the trip in the mountains. 

The best way to access good communication over your smartphone is to get a local Nepali SIM Card like NT and NCELL. You get these local Nepali SIM Cards easily in Kathmandu and even in International Airport, Tribhuvan International Airport. For this, you have to present a copy of your passport and a passport-sized- photograph. You can buy a data pack via this local SIM Card and you make a very good communication wherever you go, even from the corner of the mountain.  You can make a call, access the internet over it and even make a video call instantly from the Everest Base Camp (5364m).

11 days Everest Base Camp Trek Ends 

The trek ends at Lukla officially with a flight to Kathmandu. Normally, at Lukla, you can celebrate the last day of the trek with your entire trekking crew by offering them tips and heavy dinner because they have worked hard for you and your safety all around the trip. The last day's walk is from Namche to Lukla and you wait for the next day’s flight to Kathmandu or Ramechhap and then 4 hours drive to Kathmandu. The flight to Ramechhap is for 20 minutes and the flight to Kathmandu from Lukla is for 40 minutes. Optionally, you fly back to Kathmandu directly by helicopter as well. For this, you have to make a prior request to us to arrange your helicopter flight. 

Important Note

The Lukla weather keeps changing in 15 minutes so it cannot be 100% sure that the flight to Ramechhap or Kathmandu from Lukla can take place at a given time. It may get delayed postponed or even cancelled for a few days. In this case, don’t panic, don’t get agitated and don’t trouble your trekking leader for the delay, cancellation or postponement of flight. Be calm and talk to your trekking lead to find out the way to escape this situation.

You have two options in this case: the helicopter flight to Kathmandu and walk down to Surke and Paiya for 5 hours and get a jeep ride to Salleri and then to Kathmandu. You’d better approach the helicopter first and then go with a walk down to Surke and Paiya. The walk down to Surke and Paiya is very challenging to follow the trail used by mules; the trail is muddy and slippery. Be careful to follow this trail to Paiya via Surke from Lukla.

If you are doing your Everest Base Camp Trek, you have to have at least one/two spare days. This will help you make your Everest Trek less stressful and less panicked

Feedback

You can give feedback on the trek/trip you have undertaken at the end of Kathmandu. You can visit our office or you can do it in the farewell dinner we organize. Your feedback about the trip will always be taken positively. We need it to grow and to sharpen our services and facilities in the days to come.

If you cannot attend the farewell dinner at the end of the trip in Kathmandu or you don’t have time to visit our office, you can write your feedback on the trip advisor page which will be more reliable and public. 

Trek Extra Personal Expenses in  11 days Everest Base Camp Trek

How prodigal you are? Your trek extra personal expenses depend on it. If you love doing extra expenses on the trip, you will go to topics like alcoholic drinks, extra tea or coffee apart from the meal, tipping, some minor donations, extra snacks on the trail, some urgent personal stuff like clothing or any other equipment you immediately require on the trip in case it gets damaged or stop functioning. And, at the end of the trek, you have to give some tips to your trekking crew. For this, you have to allocate some dollars or Nepali currency. 

Typical Day in  11 days Everest Base Camp Trek

The typical  11 days Everest Base Camp Trek day begins with a good breakfast. You will have breakfast at around 7-8 am and begin the day after it. Then, you will have to work/walk for 3-4 hours after breakfast and you will stop for lunch. The lunchtime will be around an hour. You will order your lunch item and the restaurant/hotel/teahouse will cook for you. Sometimes, you may have to wait for some time if the restaurant or hotel is crowded. You can find the item you want in the menu prepared by the local lodge/restaurant/hotel. If you are vegetarian, no worries, you can still find the ways. 

After lunch, you will resume your work/trek/trip again and end it in the after like around 3-4 pm. After that, you will check in the hotel/guesthouse/teahouse and get refreshed. Take rest, change clothing and go for dinner at around 6-7 pm. Your leader will help you to order the meals you like. At the dinner, your leader will share the important information for the next day’s trip and you can raise the question regarding it. The leader will orient you on what to wear, how to walk, what to carry and where to eat. Follow the instructions from the guide/leader very well. 

Why with Haven Holidays?   

  • Free Booking and Free Cancelation 
  • Veteran Crew Members 
  • Enhancing Eco-Tourism 
  • Prompt response, full safety and comfort guaranteed. 
  • No hidden cost 
  • Flexible 
  • Cost Friendly 
  • Wider Networks 
  • Expert in risk management 

Trekking Packing List for  11 days Everest Base Camp Trek

When preparing for this trip it's essential to have the right equipment and packing list to ensure your safety and comfort to complete your mission. You will need to pack smart and light. This packing list doesn’t mean you need to pack everything listed here. This list is a guideline, and your final list will depend on your preferences and judgment. Follow as per your personal needs and preferences by taking this as a reference. Here’s a comprehensive list of items you should consider.


Please, Learn more about 11 days Everest Base Camp Trek Packing here at Trekking equipment checklist which will provide you a very wider range of information on Everest Base Camp Trek Packing List. 

What can I expect from Haven Holidays during the trek?

Haven Holidays will provide fine-class accommodation with a beautiful breakfast, a sleeping bag (recommended own if you have one), Duffel bag.  Our porters are limited to carrying (20 kg) of your personal belongings which is also the weight restriction for flights to Lukla. Be selective in what you take. We will provide you with a very professional and experienced trekking leader throughout the trek. 

Additional Information 

What I expect at Everest Base Camp Trek? 

Most importantly, trekkers will see Mt. Everest (8884.86m) from Kalapatthaar (5545m) and Everest Base Camp. At the same time, you will walk and step at Everest Base Camp, the world highest mountain base camp which will be a lifetime adventure history and achievement for you. 

You will traverse through Sagarmatha National Park, the world highest national park and a UNESCO World Heritage Site with diverse species of flora and fauna. You will encounter natural water falls, glacier rivers, local towns like Lukla(2900m), Phakding (2300m), Namche Bazaar (3400m) ( Town), Tengboche(3860m), Dingboche (4400m),  Lobuche (4900m) and Gorekhshep (5100m). Gorekh Shep is the last human settlement in Everest Base Camp trek. 

You will get to know and be familiar with local Sherpa people’s lifestyle and their authentic cuisines during the trek. This part and the taste will marvelous and exciting to experience. You will stay overnight at local lodges owned by local Sherpa People and you will have your meals there. The toilet will be outside of your bed rooms and will be common and sharing. Expect to use sharing toilet and twin sharing accommodation during the trek. You can get luxury accommodation at Namche and Diengboche if you are ready to pay little higher. 

The local lodges will get crowded during Peak Trekking seasons in Nepal( Autumn and Spring) and you should be ready to bear some interruptions and noises during the stay at the lodges. There may be hundreds of people in the same lodge staying overnight and having their meals. Sometimes, you have to wait for your meals and shower while staying at local lodge. 

Early morning hike up to Kalapatthar and celebrate mesmerizing Mt. Everest and all other surround mountain peaks including grand and massive Khumbu Glacier. Capture as many photos and videos of the things you see from Kalapatthar and walk back to Lukla along the same trail. If you want to skip the same and tiring trail down to Lukla, you can fly back to Lukla/Mancthali or directly to Kathmandu by helicopter. 

What I expect from Haven Holidays? 

We will provide you a veteran trekking team with fully equipped trekking gears. Also, we will provide sleeping bag ( if necessary), a cap or t-shirt as a gift, provide better accommodation and transportation in order to make your entire trip more safer and exciting. You will have local guides who are very knowledgeable about local culture, foods and accommodation, places to explore and destinations to visit during the trip. 

We provide an authentic and comprehensive orientation regarding the trip, the trails, accommodation, foods , walking hours and distance, preparations and risks and challenges beforehand the trek commences. 

We care you individually al round the trip so that your entire trip will safer and less-risky. 

We offer you a grand farewell dinner with your trekking team and you can give us feedbacks about the services we provided you during your stay in Nepal and that will help us to grow up more. 

A Drive from Kathmandu to Manthali 

The drive from Kathmandu to Manthali/Ramechhap begins at midnight like the ghosts travel. We should be ready for this midnight drive beforehand by going the bed earlier in the evening right after dinner. You trekking company or your guide will inform you the exact timing to leave from the hotel for Manthali. 

You begin this drive from the hotel at around 12.30-1 pm at midnight and head to Banepa. Next, you will switch this drive to Mid- Hill Highway.  The road passes through various country settlement and landscapes. The road is black top but you will experience several bumps on the way to Manthali from Kathmandu. It takes minimum 3 hr 54 min (129.0 km) via Mid-Hill Hwy to get Manthali from Kathmandu. 

You are taking this almost 4 hours drive from Kathmandu to Manthali to catch the early morning flight to Lukla for 20 minutes. This drive will take place only in Spring (Mar-May) and Autumn(Sep-Nov) to avoid the big traffic from Tribhuvan International Airport – Domestic Section and in other two trekking seasons ( Summer and Winter), the flights will directly be operated from Kathmandu to Lukla. 

Manthali is a city with a little domestic airport. You fly to Lukla from here and can fly back and but cannot fly from Kathmandu to Manthali. You will have only one access for Manthali from Kathmandu that is drive in and drive out for the recent times. 

The places you explore during 11 days Everest Base Camp Trek 

The places you explore during the trek are: Manthali, Lukla and Lukla airport, Phakding, Sagarmatha National Park, Monjo, Jorsalle, Namche Bazaar, Hotel Everest View, Tengboche town and the monastery, Dingboche, Lobuche, Gorekh Shep, Everest Base Camp and Kalapatthar. Besides, while acclimatization at Namche you can go to explore Khumjung Village and Thame Monastery. Both side trips will amaze you some incredible insights of ancient Khumbu region's civilization and religion. 

11 days Everest Base Camp Trek- Is this right for you? 

11 days Everest Base amp Trek is a moderately difficult trek in Everest region taking you’re the highest elevation Everest Base Camp (5364m) and Kalapattahr (5545m) . The trek tends to be moderate till you get to Namche and Tengboche and Hotel Everest View. But, as you ascend above Dingboche and Lobuche, the trek becomes more challenging till you get to Everest Base Camp and Kalapatthar. So, those who have got prior trekking experience and are well prepared with all required personal gears and first aid kit. 

Have you got prior trekking experience? Are you well prepared to walk at least 6 hours a day covering the distance minimum 9 kilometers? Are you confident enough to walk to Everest Base Camp and Kalapattahr located above 5000m in the wild mountain? If you have the right and reliable answers to these questions, you can conquer over 11 days Everest Base Camp Trek. 

Test your stamina of waking and going above 4000m covering the minimum distance of 9 kilometers and decide doing 11 days Everest Base Camp Trek. 

The 11 days Everest Base Camp Trekking Trail 

The 11 days Everest Base Camp Trek trail is the same trail trodden by legendary climbers Edmund Hillary and Tenjing Norgay Sherpa in 1953 while successfully scaling Mt. Everest. The trail begins from Lukla town to Pkakding. The trail from Lukla to Phakding is easier all the way going down through local Sherpa settlements, Buddhists monuments and monasteries. You will enjoy moving the Buddhist prayer wheels clockwise and pray for good luck for the successful trek. 

Then, the trail takes you through Sagarmatha National Park via Monjo and Jorsalle. As you enter into Sagarmatha National Park, you will enjoy the serenity and peacefulness of wild nature with diverse species of flora and fauna. You will experience the thrills of crossing suspension bridge over Dudhkoshi river several times before you ascend up to Namche Bazaar. 

At the base of the Namche Bazaar, you will enjoy crossing high and thrilling suspension bridge and walk up to Namche bazaar through pine forest. Finally, you will see a beautiful gate, Namche Bazaar Gate, written ‘Welcome to Namche Bazaar’ at the entrance of Namche Bazaar. The water fountain, beautiful garden, restaurants and hotels, souvenirs shops, ATMs, banks, money exchanges, clubs etc. will astonish at Namche.

At acclimatization, you will either walk to Hotel Everest View/Khumjung Village or Thame Monastery. This one day acclimatization at Namche will be very exciting to spend and explore. 

The 11 Days Everest Base Camp Trek Trail, next, will take to Tengboche town and the monastery. The trail today will go down to river and then ascend up to Tengboche town via deep pine woods. Further, you will ascend to Dingboche and Lobuche. The trail from Dingboche to Lobuche passes through various monuments and alpine vegetation. The trail while you are approaching to Lobuchce turns to be more challenging as you are tired and due to high elevation and thin layer of oxygen. Moreover, the trail passes through dry and arid landscapes of upper Everest region while approaching to Gorekh Shep(5100m) and Everest Base Camp (5364m). You will step at Everest Base Camp and Kalapatthar and walk down to Lukla along the same trail to end Everest Base amp Trek. 

Cultural Highlights on 11 days Everest Base Camp Trek

You will encounter various unique and authentic cultural insights during your 11 days Everest Base Camp Trek. The followings will be the cultural highlights in 11 Days Everest Base Camp Trek. 

  1. Lifestyle and Economic activities of local Sherpa people 
  2. Festivals, celebrations, rituals and rites of Sherpa People 
    • Religious Insights (Buddhism) 
    • Monuments and idols 
    • Art and Architectures 
    • Local Cuisines 
    • Monasteries ( Tengboche and Thame) temples, museums and art galleries 

      Natural Highlights on 11 days Everest Base Camp Trek 

      1. Lifestyle and Economic activities of local Sherpa people 
      2. Festivals, celebrations, rituals and rites of Sherpa People 
      3. Religious Insights (Buddhism) 
      4. Monuments and idols 
      5. Art and Architectures 
      6. Local Cuisines 
      7. Monasteries ( Tengboche and Thame) temples, museums and art galleries

      The guide and porter for  11 days Everest Base Camp Trek

      The guide and the porters you will accompany as your trekking crew/team will be very professional and highly experienced. They will speak your preferred language very fluently and try their best to satisfy you with some marvelous insights and experiences during the trek. The guide will manage all required accommodations, meals and transportation for your trip. Also, if any lack and insufficiency occurs during the trip, the guide will manage all the things according to the situation. So, hiring guide and porter will enhance your entire trip with multiple helps from minor sickness and scarcity to acute mountain sickness. They will take a good care of you all round the trip.

      Porters will help you tremendously by carrying and taking care of your luggage. They will safely carry and drop your luggage to the destination you want to go. They will be very hospitable, hard-working, funny, and friendly and also can communicate little with you during the trip. Porters will carry maximum 18 kg of load in the mountain. We request you to co-ordinate with your guide and porter during the trip and make it more exciting, safer and memorable.

        Safety Measures on 11 days Everest Base Camp Trek 

        • Carry Comprehensive First-Aid Kit
        • Carry Right and Reliable Trekking Gears
        • Listen to your Trekking leader and follow his/her instructions properly
        • Stay hydrated and have balanced diet
        • Stay calm, cool and confident
        • Try to avoid alcohol and smoking 
        • Carry Diamox in case you get altitude sickness
        • Drink safe water (bottled and properly boiled)
        • Address any serious health issue beforehand or on the trail if you have got any immediately
        • Share your problems with your trekking leader on the trail
        • Ask for helicopter rescue in you think that you are in critical condition 

        What I like most about the 11 days Everest Base Camp Trek?

        Stepping at Everest Base Camp (5364m) and Kalapatthar(5545m) and capturing Mt. Everest  and all surrounding peaks is the most beautiful moment to celebrate during your Everest Base Camp Trek. Along with this, one can enjoy going up to Hotel Everest View (3880m) and enjoy snacks viewing Mt. Everest. People also love spending some quality of time in Namche Bazaar by collecting souvenirs, going clubs and bars and having their favorite local cuisines like Yak Steak. 

        Tipping for Guide and Porter in your 11 days Everest Base Camp Trek

        Tipping for your guide and porter is not mandatory but they expect something extra from you after they work hard for you. You’d better prepare USD 5-10 per day per individual guide and porter. But, it doesn’t mean that you have to do the same as we recommend you. You reward them with some handsome tipping as well if you are satisfied. Sometimes, you don’t need to reward them with tipping if they don’t take a good care of you  and try to spoil your trip with some unnecessary personal benefits and interests. 

        Meals Available on the 11 days  Everest Base Camp Trek 

        You will enjoy, mostly, enjoy local cuisines during the trip. The local teahouse and lodges will offer you very authentic local cuisines like tsampa, porridge, Tibetan bread, yak meat items, locally grown vegetables and fruits, etc. They also offer some continental, Indian, Chinese, Japanese and popular dishes during the trek as mentioned on their food menu.  If you are a vegetarian or vegan, no problem, you will have various items of meals on the way and for this, you require informing your trek leader before the trek commences. 

        You can cook on your own at local lodges while staying overnight during the trip in the mountain. The meals you have will be freshly cooked and very hygienic in order to ensure your balanced diet and hygiene. Pick up the item from food menu and ask them to prepare for you. 

        Temperature at Everest Base Camp 

        The temperature at Everest Base Camp is always negative and you have to prepare accordingly. You will see snow and frozen glaciers around you and also feel chilling cold wind at Everest Base Camp. Therefore, you must carry warm water or drinks and multi-layer jacket, cap, gloves etc. while heading from Gorekhshep to EBC. You also will encounter heavy snowfall at Everest Base Camp and you require preparing for it. 

        During per-winter and peak of the winter( Dec-Feb), the temperature of Everest Base Camp drops down like -20 degree Celsius. 

        Best Itinerary- Everest Base Camp Trek   

        The best itinerary for Everest Base Camp Trek is 14 days Everest Base Camp Trek Itinerary. This 14 days will be very sufficient for your to explore the region, acclimatize, step at Everest Base Camp and Kalapattahr. It also has the days for your arrival and departure. If you want a day spare in case your Lukla flight is postponed or cancelled , you are suggested to have to do so and plan accordingly to make your Everest Base Camp Trek more flexible and convenient. 

        If you want to go with helicopter return from Everest Base Camp while returning back from Everest Base Camp Trek , Everest Base Camp Trek with Helicopter Fly-10 days itinerary will be the best one for you. 


        Reviews

        A Journey of a Lifetime: Everest Base Camp Trek with Haven Holidays

        My experience trekking to Everest Base Camp with Haven Holidays was nothing short of extraordinary. From the moment I signed up for the adventure, their team ensured that every detail was taken care of, from accommodations to meals to safety precautions. Our knowledgeable guide, Tenzing, led us through breathtaking landscapes and provided insightful commentary about the region's history and culture. The 11-day journey tested my endurance but left me with a profound sense of accomplishment upon reaching the base camp. I highly recommend Haven Holidays for anyone seeking an unforgettable trekking experience in the Himalayas.

        G
        Gina Thomson
        Belgium

        An Epic Adventure: Everest Base Camp Trek with Haven Holidays

        Trekking to Everest Base Camp with Haven Holidays was the adventure of a lifetime. The 11-day journey was expertly organized, allowing us to focus solely on soaking in the awe-inspiring beauty of the Himalayas. Our guide, Pasang, was not only experienced but also incredibly friendly, making the trek feel like a journey with friends rather than a guided tour. The accommodations along the way were comfortable, and the meals provided were hearty and delicious, fueling us for each day's trek. Standing at the base camp, surrounded by towering peaks, was a moment I'll never forget. Thank you, Haven Holidays, for making this epic adventure possible.

        R
        Ritwa Jenith
        Finland

        Unforgettable Memories: Everest Base Camp Trek with Haven Holidays

        My experience trekking to Everest Base Camp with Haven Holidays surpassed all expectations. From the moment I arrived in Nepal, I felt well taken care of by their attentive staff. Our guide, Mingmar, was not only knowledgeable about the trekking routes but also shared insightful stories about the local Sherpa culture. The 11-day itinerary was perfectly paced, allowing us to acclimatize gradually and fully appreciate the stunning scenery. Each day brought new challenges and rewards, culminating in the awe-inspiring moment when we reached Everest Base Camp. I will cherish the memories made on this journey for a lifetime and highly recommend Haven Holidays to anyone seeking an adventure in the Himalayas.

        K
        Kate Joneth
        Canada
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        Preparation For This Trip

        Travel Documents:

        • Travel tickets and trip print/pictures in Divece
        • Passport -with at least 6 months validity
        • Passport copies
        • 4 copies of Passport size photos
        • Visa - available at Kathmandu Airport.  You can check visa requirements for your nationality at Tourist visa in Nepal. 
        • Insurance, documents that cover medical, rescue, and airlift(helicopter)in case  on the trip

        Electronics:

        • Electronic device and charger
        • Camera or smartphone for capturing memories. It may be hard to find charging devices that fit your device, so keep the focus on your charger and multiple adapters.
        • Power Bank- Charging your devices may not be possible everywhere. So, it is recommended to carry a power bank for backup 

        Trekking Packing/Checklist:

        When preparing for a trekking trip in Nepal,  it's essential to have the right equipment and packing list to ensure your safety and comfort to complete your mission. You will need to pack smart and light. This packing list doesn’t mean you need to pack everything listed here. This list is a guideline, and your final list will depend on your preferences and judgment. Follow as per your personal needs and preferences by taking this as a reference.

        Comprehensive list of items:

        Clothing

        Headwear

        Sun Hat/Cap for sun protection - A Sun hat protects the face from the strong rays of the sun. Carry a lightweight hat that can be easily packed. Or A wide-brimmed hat to cover your ears, neck, and face from the strong rays of the sun.
        Thermal Hat  for warm
        You will need a warm fleece or woolen hat to keep you warm in cold temperatures, especially during freezing nights and cold mornings.

        Buff

        In the Mountains, the air is dry and cold. A buff is an essential piece of gear to keep your neck warm and cover your mouth. It will help protect you against cold as well as dust and prevent you from coughing and damaging your throat and lungs. For more details, visit  the Trekking equipment list and pack right and reliable trekking gear for your 11 days Everest Base Camp Trek. 

        Frequently Asked Questions

        How long does it take to trek to Everest Base Camp?

        The standard Everest Base Camp Trek takes 12 to 14 days round trip, depending on acclimatization and fitness levels. Ascent usually takes 8 days, including rest days in Namche Bazaar at 3,440m and Dingboche at 4,410m to acclimatize to the altitude. Return trek down to Lukla takes 3-4 days. Every day's hike involves 5-7 hours of hiking over rugged trails for a total distance of 130 km - 80 miles. With the faster itinerary or helicopter options, it can be reduced to 9-11 days. The gradual pace in trekking ensures safety and allows full enjoyment, as rapid ascent increases the risks of altitude sickness.

        What are required permits for EBC Trek?

        To trek to Everest Base Camp, you require two permits:

        Sagarmatha National Park Entry Permit ($30): Available in Kathmandu or Monjo, it allows entry into the park's protected areas.

        Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality Permit ($25): All trekkers entering the Khumbu region need this permit, available in Lukla or Monjo.

        TIMS card previously was compulsory but is now no longer compulsory for the EBC; however, the permits remain mandatory. For this, the physical document is necessary at each checkpoint, and in cases of any kind of guides or agents, the documents are brought on your behalf, for ease.

        Can fly back to Lukla or Kathmandu from Everest Base Camp by helicopter?

        Yes, you can return by helicopter from Everest Base Camp or Gorakshep to Lukla or Kathmandu. This is a viable option for trekkers who are short on time or are experiencing health problems related to the altitude. Helicopter rides cost $400-$1,500 per head, depending on how many people are in the group and the season. As a rule, flights leave from Gorakshep (5,164m), the last stop before EBC, offering breathtaking views of Everest and the surrounding peaks. Helicopter service depends on weather conditions, so one needs to be flexible. Booking through a reliable trekking agency ensures coordination and availability, especially during the peak trekking seasons in spring and autumn.

        How much is Everest Base Camp Trek?

        The prices of the Everest Base Camp trek vary between $1,200 and $3,000, according to the type of package one is taking. The cheapest ones will include very basic teahouse stays, meals, and guides, while the more expensive ones offer nicer hotels, better meals, and added services such as porters and transportation. A solo, unsupported, or lightly supported trek cost about $1,000-$1,500, which includes flights to Lukla, permits, food, teahouse accommodation, Sagarmatha National Park Entry Permit, and TIMS card. Other additional costs include gear rental or purchase, travel insurance, tips, and possible helicopter evacuation. The cost of trekking is higher with an experienced operator to ensure better logistics and safety.

        What is the highest point of EBC Trek?

        The highest point of the Everest Base Camp trek is Kalapatthar (5,545m), a popular viewpoint near Gorakshep. From this spot, one can have great, panoramic views of Mount Everest (8,849m), Nuptse (7,861m), Lhotse (8,516m), and Pumori (7,161m). While Everest Base Camp itself is the destination, at 5,364 meters, the summit cannot be seen. Early morning and sunset are probably the best times to visit Kalapatthar. Reaching Kalapatthar involves steep ascendance, but the stunning view makes it all worth the effort and acts as the highlight for many travelers on this journey.

        How hard is Everest Base Camp Trek?

        The EBC is a moderately difficult trek that demands physical fitness and mental preparation. While it doesn't include any technical climbing, it is 130 km round trip and goes up to an altitude of 5,364m. Major challenges include high-altitude terrain, steep ascents, rocky paths, and altitude sickness. Daily treks last for 5-7 hours, and above 3,000 meters, it is even more exhausting because of thinner air. Acclimatization days are included in Namche Bazaar and Dingboche for adjustments to the altitude. Have regular hiking experience and do cardio training. Porters or guides will ease your load, and you can better enjoy the experience without taking tension about logistics.

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