Everest Base Camp Trek 14 Days

Main Attractions of the Everest Base Camp trek 14 days

Personally, we go on the high mountains trekking journey for the indescribable atmosphere and beautiful views. And Everest Base Camp trek in Nepal is simply a legend where every traveler finds something of their own. There are attractions here that will make you trudge up and down for many days, and still feel the urge to hit the road again and again.

•  Lukla Flight- Exhilarating Sky Journey

The Tenzing Hilary Airport of Lukla is known around the world for being one of the most dangerous yet the most adventurous airports in the world. The short 20 to 30-minute flight is an adventure in itself that not only gives you the first glimpses of your sky-piercing mountains but also the excitement of awaiting the adventurous landing.

The Airport itself buzzes with energy like a lively marketplace where you will get to meet many fellow travelers, all the while Mount Kongde Ri stands tall in the background.

•  Breakfast at the terrace of the World Record Holder Hotel

Established in 1971 at an impressive elevation of 3880 m, the Hotel Everest View 3880m got the prestigious title of the highest-located luxurious hotel on the planet in 2004.

This mini place feels like a natural amphitheater in itself, embraced by some of the most prominent Himalayas such as Everest, Ama Dablam, Lhotse, Thamserku, Nuptse, and many others. What can be more delightful than to take a sip of hot coffee while surrounded by these magical mountains all around you?

•  A spiritual Haven of Buddhism in Tengboche and Pangboche

Nestled in the heart of the Himalayas, the Tengboche Monastery is a magnificent structure belonging to the Buddhist Heritage with a legacy dating back hundreds of years. if you visit on the festive time we can observe the famous Mani Rimdu Festival.

Regarded as the oldest and largest, here you can see the monks performing their daily rituals. You will also get the opportunity to engage with them and discover new perspectives that may change your life.

Meanwhile, the Pangboche Monastery, though smaller, is rich with its 400 years of history and is famous for housing the original Yeti Scalp. Unfortunately, the original artifact was stolen, and now only a replica remains to raise your interest.

•  A New Milestone at Nagarjung Hill

When acclimatizing in Dingboche, you can seize the extraordinary opportunity to climb the Hill that rises higher than many mountains around the world.

The glorious Nagarjung Hill is known as Nangkartshang Peak in a native tongue, which rises to almost 5100 m elevation. Its incredible height offers the breathtakingly surprising panorama of Baruntse, Makalu, Ama Dablam, Lobuche, Cholatse, Tarboche, and Island Peaks.

•  Leave Your Footprints at EBC

The Everest Base Camp is not an ordinary destination; in fact, it is the legendary starting point, unlike any other in the world of mountaineering. It is the base camp that allows you to follow in the footsteps of climbers: both those who were the first to storm the Everest summit and those preparing to write the journey of their own.

And, through our Everest Base Camp trek 14 days journey, you will step into this iconic realm, connect with fearless climbers, and share in their exhilarating experiences.

You will also see the massive century-old walls of Khumbu Icefall towering in front of you, dwarfing even the impressive peaks of Nuptse and Lhotse.

•  Triumph Kala Patthar- the highest Viewpoint of Everest

Known as Kala Patthar- the Black Stone, this summit is the ultimate Viewpoint for gazing upon Everest so close that you may feel you could reach out and touch its icy walls. And why not? After all, its wall rises to 5545 m above sea level.

Not only Everest, but it also showcases the breathtakingly stunning panorama of some of the tallest and most beautiful Himalayas that stand today on Earth.

This is why we are committed to taking each of our guests to the very tip of this summit so they can form some of the everlasting memories of their lives.

Everest Base Camp trek program within 14 days

 Day 1 to Day 4

Your Everest base camp trek 14 days itinerary begins with your landing in Kathmandu and departure in flight to Lukla, from where you will start to walk gradually to progress through Phakding to Namche Bazaar. You will spend an extra day here to accustom yourself to the high mountain air of Nepal.

 Day 5 to Day 7

Traversing deeper into the heart of Khumbu Valley, you will advance to Tengboche and then rest in Dingboche with the option of ascending the Nagarjung hill.

Day 8 to Day 11

Your Everest Base Camp trek 14 days journey will take you further to the glacial village of Lobuche and Gorakshep from where you will climb to Everest Base Camp and return to your highest elevated lodge. The following day, you will wake up before dawn, conquer the Kala Patthar, and travel back to Namche Bazaar via Pheriche.

Day 12 to Day 14

The Everest trek will then draw to a close as you walk back down to Lukla and depart on the flight for Kathmandu.

Note

Please note that the travel itinerary we have outlined above may not go as planned due to weather conditions and the health of the trekkers. Our guide may decide to delay the schedule by a day or two if any participant experiences altitude sickness or other discomfort.

Why should you choose the Everest Base Camp trek 14 Days package of Himalayan Adventure Treks and Tours?

Located in the well-known tourist district of Thamel in Kathmandu, the Himalayan Adventure Treks and Tours is a licensed and authorized travel and trekking agency of Nepal.

We proudly hold recognition from the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) and the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation (MOCTCA), both are the official government authorities of Nepal.

We are also actively involved with several prestigious organizations, including the Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA), the Trekking Agencies Association of Nepal (TAAN), Nepal Rastra Bank, the Village Tourism Promotion Forum Nepal (VITOF), and the Kathmandu Environmental Education Project (KEEP).

For several years, we have been operating various trekking and adventure tours in Nepal, Bhutan, and Tibet. In each location, we have a team of expert local guides who have abundant knowledge about the local tradition, culture, and environment, thus significantly enriching our service.

As for the Everest Base Camp Trek, 14 days, our highly experienced Sherpa guides and porters will be with you throughout the trip. They are very familiar with every detail of the trekking routes.

They will attentively look after the comfort, accommodation, and meals of all group participants. They will also ensure your safety and provide quick and proper assistance whenever needed. Additionally, they are trained in first aid, so they can respond effectively to altitude sickness with appropriate measures.

Our team is also made up of marketing specialists, travel consultants, advisors, and various other dedicated professionals who put their efforts unitedly to come up with an unforgettable and fulfilling travel experience.

In addition, we offer a complete service that manages all your logistical needs, from arranging transports, accommodation, and meals to securing permits so you have a fully relaxed journey.

We also provide you with a tailor-made experience that suits your needs. You want a private tour or a trekking journey to EBC in winter? No problem, just tell us about your time, budget, and your needs, and we will come up with a travel plan that will suit your every preference.

Best Time for the Everest Base Camp trek

The ideal period for our Everest Base Camp trek 14 days journey is no doubt in autumn from September to November. This period of fall indicates the start of the dry season when the entire atmosphere of Khumbu is pleasantly warm with dust-free air that grants excellent visibility of the surrounding mountains.

Yes, there will be many people along the walking trail, but it starts to decrease towards the approach of November. The temperature also remains tolerable even during the night.

The months that span between March to May are another best time frame which marks the onset of spring. During this time, nature rejoices with the magnificent rhododendrons and various other wildflowers. The morning will be particularly clear, while some clouds may hover in the late afternoon.

The winter period, which generally begins from mid-December and lasts till February, can be a new way to celebrate the Christmas holidays. These months still see prevailing clear skies and good visibility. However, there can still be very low bone freezing and unbearable temperatures, especially at nighttime, which can be managed if you are well prepared.

With the beginning of hot months from March to May, the climate can be very hot and the sultriness begins to be felt. The latter days begin to bring the heavy black clouds that will shroud the mountains and rains fill roads and paths with mud.

Thus except for the wet seasons of summer, all months are viable options for the Everest trekking in Nepal.

Is EBC trekking very hard?

Easy and simple hikes are quite hard to come by in Nepal. Our Everest Base Camp trek 14 days trip is also not easy but categorized as a moderate challenge with trekking days spanning more than a week.

Our trip involves days of 5 to 7 hours of walking effectively and you will sleep in a lodge or tea house available on the track. Here, the altitude also ranges between 4000 m to 5000 m, with the elevation gain per day usually less than 1000 m.

For untrained and new hikers, the trails of steep slopes and descents can be quite difficult, so we suggest our participants to engage in some regular physical exercises in the lead-up to this medium-difficulty trekking journey.

However, our trip is designed in a format accessible to hikers of different levels of experience and fitness. If you are ready to challenge yourself and face these difficulties, then there is nothing that can stop you from engaging in our trip.

Why should you opt for 14-day-long Everest Base Camp trek?

Often trekkers, both fresh and experienced, select the 14-day Everest Base Camp trek, even though there are a variety of shorter and longer options available. After considering our client’s desires, we also suggest this particular package for several reasons, such as:

•  Intimate Experience with More Trekking Opportunities

In the 14-day-long Everest Base Camp trek, our walk starts and ends in Lukla, but we will travel the different trails during the initial and end part of the journey.

During the first week, we will hike through the stunning villages of Phakding, Namche Bazaar, Tengboche, Dingboche, and Lobuche. As we make our way back in the second week, we will take a new route via Pheriche, thus offering you a chance to appreciate the majestic Himalayan scenery from a different perspective. You will thus get to see and experience all that the Khumbu region has to offer.

•  Cultural Immersion in the Sherpa Community

No expedition to the Himalayas is successful without the help of these fearless Sherpas. Adapted to the highlands of the high snowy mountains, they are known around the world for their hospitality, kindness, and generous hearts.

Their lives are rich in ancient culture and tradition. The monasteries, legends, and Buddhist beliefs they contain invaluable lessons that will surely change your view of life for the better.

•  A proper time for Acclimatization

With 14 days on hand for hiking to the EBC, you will have the luxury of taking your time. This allows for gentle hikes, steady ascents, and numerous opportunities to take postcard-perfect photos and videos.

On the other hand, a short travel plan means long, fatiguing days that can prevent your body from acclimatizing to the high-altitude air. However, this 14-day adventure includes rest days in Namche and Dingboche, so you have ample time to get accustomed to the new high altitude.

By the time you reach Everest Base Camp and tackle Kala Patthar, you will be ready to fully enjoy the experience with ease.

• A proper combination of thrill, challenge, and relaxation

With a 14-day Everest Base Camp trek, you will have the opportunity to explore the open yet mysterious Namche for one whole day. You will also have the chance to conquer the 5100 m height of Nagarjung Hill in Dingboche and the 5545 m altitude of Kala Patthar. The adrenaline you will feel during these adventurous journeys will certainly accompany you for the rest of your life.

•  Availability for All

Our 14-day-long Everest Base Camp is a possibility for all, whether you are a new face or an experienced hiker, traveling with family, and friends, or as a senior.

Thanks to the flexibility in walking days, the reasonable daily hiking duration between 4 to 6 hours, and the inclusion of rest days, this trek is entirely accessible for all.

Throughout the years, we have successfully guided clients of all ages, from teenagers to individuals in their 70s, without encountering serious complications.

•  Preparation for the next adventure

Trekking to Everest Base Camp offers a memorable experience as you traverse a landscape rich in diversity, marked by challenging ascents and steep descents.

The journey will push you to cross altitudes above 5000 meters, preparing you for even more demanding adventures in Nepal. After completing this adventure, you will have the confidence to try your hand at climbing the summit rising above 6000 m. Such as Island Peak, Mera Peak, and even Lobuche Peak.

A Typical Day of Everest Base Camp Trek

The days of the Everest Base Camp trek start each morning early with the melodious sound of the boiling kettle and the aroma of a delicious breakfast. After breakfast, you will prepare your bags and set out on a walking adventure through the intriguing landscapes of the Khumbu Valley.

Generally, you will be walking for 4 to 6 hours each day, except for the journey from Lobuche to Gorakshep to EBC and from Pheriche to Namche.

However, the trek will not be continuous; you will enjoy an hour-long lunch break in the afternoon, along with brief stops to take photos and videos.

Each day will present a unique experience with the changing perspectives of the Himalayan landscape. At times, the Dudh Koshi River and Imja Khola will accompany you with their stunning beauty, while other moments will find you protected by the dense rhododendrons and coniferous forests.

As your Everest Base Camp trek 14 days journey progresses, you will gradually enter a kingdom of vast stones and dry land, where only the sparse tundra trees will provide you with a refreshing shade.

As the evening approaches, your afternoon walk will come to a close. You will then find rest for the night in the warm shelter of the Sherpa village where you will have a delicious dinner while taking in the view of the star-lit sky.

Eating and Sleeping on Everest Base Camp trek

As part of our exceptional service to each of our clients, we make all arrangements for your accommodation and meals throughout the EBC trek 14 days trip. In Kathmandu, we will settle you in cozy double occupancy rooms of a comfortable three-star hotel.

When on a hiking track, after a long day of walking, every night, rest will be arranged in warm mountain lodges. The rooms will have two beds with basic furniture but the hospitality will be incomparable.

Regarding meals, we will offer only breakfast during your time in Kathmandu while during walking parts, breakfasts, dinners, and lunches will be served in tea houses along the track.

However, please kindly note that hot water may not always be available for showering but will be available for your drinking purposes. The food will also be simple but good. From rice to meat, from Tibetan bread to local pizza, there will be varied options. Obviously the higher you go the simpler the food offered is.

Communication, Internet/WiFi, Charging and Transportation

Now, you can easily stay online during the entire time of the Everest Base Camp Trek 14 days adventure. In settlements like Lukla, Phakding, and Namche, you can access unlimited WiFi if you pay USD 5.

You can also purchase the 10 GB card viable for 30-day of Everest Link WiFi card in Namche Bazaar while at Everest View Hotel, you can use the free WiFi.

Additionally, Ncell and NTC provide reliable 4G data packages across Nepal. Simply purchase a physical SIM card or activate the virtual SIM of NTC or Ncell to use their available service.

For charging your electric gadgets, electricity is accessible in the villages, and during power outages, service is often provided through solar panels. So you can conveniently charge your electronic devices though a small fee may apply.

As for transportation, a private four-wheel drive will be at your service upon your arrival at TIA, ready to take you to your accommodation in Kathmandu.

On your departure day, you will have the same service to comfortably transport you back to TIA for your flight home. We will also take care of all the arrangements for your flights between Kathmandu and Lukla, and if your flight changes to Ramechhap Airport, a private vehicle will be arranged for your ease.

Altitude Sickness and Acclimatization on Everest Base Camp trek

Our Everest Base Camp trek 14 days travel program will take you to an elevation of over 5000 m so you must be clear about altitude sickness, measures of its prevention, and treatment.

The primary symptoms of altitude sickness include dizziness, headache, nausea, vomiting, lack of appetite, exhaustion, and sleep disorders. They usually disappear within 12 to 24 hours but if don’t, you should walk down where they disappear quickly.

As for its prevention, to be precise, altitude sickness cannot be prevented 100 percent but certainly it can be reduced as much as possible.

Climbing up slowly is the most vital thing which will give time to our bodies to put into action the mechanisms that will help them to get accustomed to the higher ground air. Also, it is always necessary to take days off in between and use them for shorter walks for correct acclimatization.

This is exactly what we have planned in our travel program. We have included the free days at Namche and Dingboche when you will also engage in short acclimating hikes.

A few other necessary helping measures are drinking LOTS of water rich in electrolytes. After 3000 m, we recommend all our participants to drink at least 4 liters of water per day.

Another little trick to accelerate the adaptation process is using Diamox, the diuretic drug that promotes greater oxygenation.

How to get ready and stay safe for the EBC trekking in Nepal?

For our high-altitude, moderately challenging Everest trekking adventure, you need to be physically fit to be able to walk for longer hours along the difficult and varied terrain. If you are a sedentary person, it is advisable to start exercising and training yourself to be physically better 6 months before the departure date.

You can begin with simple walks, extending them to jogging and running twice a day, preferably morning and evening. The stair climbing will also help you tackle the frequently ascending and descending pathways of our trip.

In your home, you can also practice yoga postures, squats, and push-ups with some weight training. Then, you can opt to go for some simple hiking activities, preferably to an elevation of 3000 m or above.

Many trekkers neglect this aspect, but it would help if you also train yourself in basic first aid treatments, such as how to plug a wound or cut or how to act in case of fainting. You can also make yourself up to date on basic safety measures related to the equipment,t such as ropes, trekking poles, and carabiners.

We also suggest you collect all the information about the weather, terrain, and the landscape you are traveling to prepare yourself mentally. If you suffer from any pathologies, please consult a specialist before participating in this trek.

Travel Insurance

When engaging in our Everest Base Camp trek 14-day trip, you must have travel insurance that will protect you against any unforeseen events that may arise during the excursions.

For example, when walking through the forest trail, you may slip and tear your ligament or sprain your ankles. In such cases, the right travel insurance will provide security that if something does not go as planned, you will have the necessary support to deal with any setback that may arise.

Please ensure your insurance offers coverage for possible accidents, injuries, rescues to an altitude exceeding 5000 m, and other risks associated with this type of activity that takes place in the natural mountain environment. Your insurance must take care of all these related medical expenses, in addition to getting you the appropriate care as soon as possible.

In addition, you may also add coverage for activities complementary to hiking, such as climbing, loss or theft of equipment, your baggage, and cancellation of the trip or flight.

How to book the Everest Base Camp trek 14 days trip with us?

Before reserving any of our trips, we kindly request all our clients to go through all the terms and conditions of our company. We also suggest you read all the details of the chosen trip from the travel program to the included and excluded services.

To reserve our Everest Base Camp trek 14-day trip, after you review all its details, kindly take a moment to look at our available departure dates. Then, select your preferred date, enter your information, and click to proceed with payment.

If you have any questions or need assistance, please reach out to us on our WhatsApp number +977-9851138875 before you finalize any payment. Kindly note that the deposit you made for your trip reservation is non-refundable.

Once this is done, we will contact you to confirm your details and send you a full itinerary, a list of required gear, training advice, and other essential instructions.

Now, all you need to do is pack your bags and make your way to Kathmandu. We will manage all the trip logistics, including accommodation, meals, transportation, and permits.

Needed Permits and Rules to Follow on Everest Base Camp trek 14 days

No matter what you may read online, you must be aware that single hiking in Nepal is now not possible, including a trek to Everest Base Camp. So, always book your tour through a reputable trekking and travel agency in Nepal like ours. We will not only organize your itinerary and logistics but will also provide you with our competent licensed English-speaking guide (mandatory for any trekking in Nepal).

In terms of permits, for Everest Base Camp trek in Nepal, two types of permits are needed: the Pasang Lhamu Rural Village Development Permit and the entry permit for the Everest National Park.

Our guide will be responsible for the acquisition of these permits on your behalf.