Short Everest Base Camp trek

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Everest Base Camp short trek is a 7 day trek that offers an adventurous journey to the Himalayas of Nepal. This short trek to Everest base camp is specially crafted for those who want to explore the Himalayas within a limited time frame. 

This Everest base camp short trek begins with you boarding on a thrilling flight to Lukla Airport which is listed as one of most dangerous airports in the world. The Lukla Airport wholeheartedly welcomes you with a great mountain view. Your trek to Everest Base Camp starts from here.

This journey to Everest Base Camp will take you to the foot of the highest mountain in the world, Mount Everest (8848m). The Everest Base Camp is located at an altitude of 5,364m. From here, you can not only witness the magical view of Mount Everest, but this adventurous 7-day trek also offers spectacular views of five of the world’s highest mountains: Mt. Makalu (8,463m), Mt. Cho Oyo (8,153m), Mt. Lhotse (8,501m), and Mt. Lhotse Shar (8,393m). The path to Everest base camp is exciting, and every year, thousands of trekkers visit here to experience this adventure. This Everest base camp short trek begins with you boarding a thrilling flight to Lukla Airport, which is listed as one of the most dangerous airports in the world.

Apart from the beautiful journey to the Everest base camp, another fascinating thing about this hike to the Everest base is the Khumbu region. Everest and the surrounding pea these. ks fall under this region. . During this short ebc trekking, you will experience Sherpa’s excellent hospitality, traditional lifestyle, and culture. You’ll experience a different world. Namche Bazar, the village surrounded by the Himalayas, has one the highest altitude pubs in the world. AIs town, surrounded by the Himalayas, has one of these areas. is also a heritage site indexed by UNESCO. If you travel around March Fly to Lukla, one of the most dangerous airports in the world.March/April, the Everest hike trail will welcome you with blooming rhododendrons (Nepal’s national flower) of different colors. You may also witness a variety of birds and animals.

Trip Highlights

Fly to Lukla, one of the dangerous airport in the world.

Embark on a journey to the foot of the Witness the Himalayan range with a great perspective from the highest-placed hotel, Everest View Hotel.world’s highest mountain, Mt. Everest.

Experience the wilderness of Sagarmatha National Park

Explore Namche Bazar, the village surrounded by Fly to Lukla, one of the most dangerous airports in the world.

Witness the himalayan range with a great perspective from highest placed hotel, Everest view hotel.

Enjoy the -lush gWitness the Himalayan range with a great perspective from the highest-placed hotel, Everest View Hotel.reen farmland and fast-flowing white rivers.

Experience the lively culture of the Sherpa community

Get stunned by the magnificent view of Mt. Amadablam throughout the trail.

Visit Tengboche Monastery, the oldest monastery in the Khumbu region.

Enjoy the spectacular views of five of the : world’s highest mountains:hours Mt. Everest (8848m), Mt. Makalu (8,463m), Mt. Cho Oyo (8,153m), Mt. Lhotse (8,501m), and Mt. Lhotse Shar (8,393m)

Itinerary

The concise itinerary for the short Everest Base Camp trek begins with a thrilling early morning flight to Lukla from either Kathmandu or Ramechhap.(March to early May flights are from Ramechhap Airport.) The flight duration is 35 minutes and 15 minutes,  short Everest Base Camp trek is as follows:

Day 01: Flight from Kathmandu to Lukla or Ramechhap to Lukla and Trek to Phakding

The first day of this short Everest Base Camp trek begins with a thrilling early morning flight to Lukla from either Kathmandu or Ramechhap.(March to early May flights are from Ramechhap Airport.) The flight duration is 35 minutes and 15 minutes, Bazar respectively.

Ramechhap airport is about 4 houWe will walk along the flat trail following the river Dudhkoshi, and after some ups and downs, we will reach Kenjoma, where we will have our lunch and some tea.  rs' drive from Kathmandu, and we can easily reach it via jeep, van, or public bus. This 4-hour drive through the Araniko Highway is a beautiful road trip, during which you will witness the tropical green hills and cultivated lands along the magnificent Sunkoshi and Tamakoshi river coasts.

The first view of the mountain is the Khumbila mountain that you see as soon as you reach Lukla. The local Sherpa guides and porters will welcome us with a warm smile. We will rest for awhile at Lukla, have our breakfast or lunch. Then, we will begin your trek to Everest Base Camp. Today, we will trek from Lukla to Phakding. We will trek for about 2-3 hours to reach Phakding, where we will rest for the night.

Note: The flight will operate from Kathmandu to Lukla from March to May. In other months, particularly in low trek season and clear weather, direct domestic flights of 35 to 40 minutes are operated from Kathmandu to Lukla.

Day 02: Phakding trekking to Namche Bazzar (3,440m/11,283ft): walking distance 5-6 hours, 300 meters ascent and 300 meters descent - 11.3 km.

Today is the second day of our short Everest base camp trek. After an early morning breakfast, we start our hike to the everest base. Today, we will be descending around 300m and ascending around 300m before we reach our stop for the day, Namche  Bazar. 

Today’s trail consists of dense forests of pine, firm magnolias and rhododendrons. We will trek through the villages of Bengkar and Monjo and enter the premises of Sagarmatha National Park. Before entering, the authorities will check our permits. Your journey to the everest base camp officially begins from here.

After leaving the village of Monjo, we will come across the “double-decker” Hillary Suspension bridge. This is the last bridge to Namche bazar. The ascend after this bridge is tough, but the dense forest trail keeps you engaged and calm. If lucky, you may even witness Lophophorus, the national bird of Nepal. Along this route, you will also witness the magical views of  Kusum Kanguru (6369m), Thamserku (6608m), Everest (8848m), and Nuptse (7879m).

The second day of Everest Base camp 7 days trek ends at Namche Bazar (3440m). Namche Bazar is a beautiful village located in the lap of the Himalayas that offers you rich Sherpa culture and magnificent views of mountains. This is the place where luxury accommodation can be a choice since Namche Bazar has so much to offer from bakeries to pizza places to fancy stores.

If  you have spare time left and aren’t so tired, you can explore Namche Bazar. The mountain views from the Helipad and the Army Barrack view point is something you wouldn’t want to miss here.03

Day 03: Namche Bazaar  to Tengboche (3,870 m/12,697 ft) :walking distance 4-5 hours, 350 meters descent and 750 meters ascent- 10.4 km.

Today is the third day of our short Everest camp trek, We start our morning with a delicious breakfast and start our hike to the Everest base. We will walk along the flat trail following the river Dudhkoshi and after some ups and downs, we will reach Kenjoma where we will have our lunch and some tea.

We will continue our ebc trek after some rest. Today, we will enjoy the beautiful view of the magnificent mountain, Mt. Amadablam and Mt. Everest. The view is really mesmerizing. We will continue our steep downhill trek to reach Phungithanga. From here, we will have our final challenging ascend to Tengboche. Here, we will be rewarded with a glimpse of Lhotse, Nuptse, Everest, and Ama Dablam.

In Tengboche, we will have a short evening tour to the oldest monastery in the Khumbu region. Then, we will conclude our third day of our 7 days short Everest Base camp trek and rest for the night in one of the lodges.

Day 04: Tengboche trekking to Dingboche (4,350 m/14,272 ft) : walking distance 5 hours, 70 meters descent and 580 meters ascent - 12 km.

On our fourth day of the Everest Base camp short trek, we will head north, leaving Tengboche and crossing the Dudh Koshi River via a suspension bridge.on Our next stop in this trail is Orsho. We will walk downhill to a bridge that crosses Imja Khoja and continue our uphill hike for around 45 minutes before reaching Dingboche. 

We end the fourth day of our seven-day short trek to Everest Base Camp in Dingboche, a beautiful village with great mountain views. We will rest here overnight. It is exciting to know that we will spend the night in the lap of Himalayan giants: Here, we will stop for a while to pay homage to the deceased Sherpas who lost their lives on Mt. Everest. Mt.Tawache, Ama Dablam, the north Pokalde (5741m), Kongma-Tse (5820m), and the high wall of Nuptse.

Day 05: Dingboche to Lobuche (4,940 m/16,207 ft) : walking distance 4-5 hours, 700 meters ascent - 9 km

Today is the fifth day of our short Everest Base camp trek. After early morning breakfast, we will leave Dingboche and walk along the trail leading to the Dughla hamlet. From here, we will hike uphill and climb the terminal moraine of Khumbu Glacier. This climb lasts for about an hour.

From here, we will take the left trail to arrive at the memorial, Chukpilhara. Here, we will stop for awhile to pay homage to the deceased Sherpas who lost their lives to the Mt. Everest. Then, after a short descent, we will reach the beautiful village of Lobuche, where we will conclude our fifth day of a short Everest Base Camp trek.

Day 06: Trek from Lobuche to Everest base camp (5,364 m/17,598 ft.) & trek back to Gorakshep (5,170 m/16,961 ft.) & Trek down to Lobuche 4940m

As we begin our sixth day of Everest base camp trek, after morning breakfast we will leave Lobuche and begin the ascend. We will witness the magical view of Mt. Pumori today. On the lower slopes of Pumori, you can see a black ridge extending south as a peak. It is the famous  Black Stone. From here, we will descend briefly to the sandy area of Gorakshep.

Now, we will have a challenging half an hour ascend through the rocky path and finally reach the Everest Base Camp.In clear weather, the highest Mountain, Changtse, Pumori, Nuptse, and Lhotse, can be seen before you.

After this encounter with Mt. Everest, we will spend some time at the Everest base camp, click some pictures and videos for your Instagram, and then descend to Lobuche via Gorakshep.

We conclude the sixth day of our short Everest base camp trek at Lobuche. Almost time to go home now!

0Day 07: Early morning Helicopter flies to Lukla from Lobuche and from Lukla, take a normal flight to Ramechhap or, if a flight is available, directly to Kathmandu. Flight hhelicopter flies to Lukla from Lobuche. Formby our: 15 Minutes or 35 min and drive to Kathmandu.

Today is the final day of our mesmerizing Everest Base Camp trek. Today we will fly back to Lukla in a helicopter.This ride is just about 15-20mins. We will spend our final day at Lukla before bidding goodbye to the giant mountains.

The next day, we will return to Ramechhap or Kathmandu by flight. If we get on a flight to Ramechhap, then we will drive back to Kathmandu which will be about four hours.

If you have spare time, you can explore the vibrant cities of Kathmandu as well.

Thank you for choosing us for the short Everest Base Camp trek!

Addon Options Available in Everest Base Camp

• Upgrade your accommodation in Kathmandu.

Your accommodation in Kathmandu can be upgraded to 5 stars if you wish to. Kathmandu is the capital of Nepal and luxury could be an option here.

• Helicopter ride from Lukla to Namche Bazar or Vice versa

If you have less time and want to reach the Everest Base camp sooner, you can choose not to walkcoffee and take a helicopter ride from Lukla to Namche Bazar and vice versa.

• Helicopter ride from Kathmandu to Lukla and vice versa

Lukla is the gateway to Everest. We can reach here by taking a flight from Kathmandu(35 mins) and Ramechhap (15mins). But you can opt for a thrilling Helicopter ride to Lukla or vice versa.

• Upgrade your accommodation in Namche Bazar

The journey to Everest base will take you through Namche Bazar, the village surrounded by Himalayas. It is a village located at an altitude of 3440m. Nevertheless, it has so much to offer. You can find bakeries, pizza places, hot coffees, and fancy stores here. Your accommodation can also be upgraded here if you wish to.

• Hire extra porters

You can hire extra porters as the hike to the Everest base can start to get really challenging at times.

Trip information

Best season

For the Everest base Camp short trek, the best season is spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November). This short ebc trekking can also be done in December. The spring temperature, on average, lies between 12°C-16°C during the day and drops to -8 °C at night. Similarly, the temperature of autumn days ranges between -1 to 15°C in the Everest region. Apart from pleasant temperature and clear blue skies, the spring Everest Base Camp short trek additionally offers you trail covered with Rhododendrons (National flower of Nepal) of different colors.

Trip difficulty

Our Everest base camp short trek is a difficult one. The itinerary of  this short ebc trekking doesn’t have any rest days in between. You will have to walk 6-7 hours everyday depending on your pace. The sixth day this trek is the most challenging one.We must walk almost 8 hours on this day to reach the Everest Base Camp and return to Gorakshep. The day ends after we reach Lobuche.

Also, trekkers can face difficulties due to thinning air as we gradually hike to the Everest base. We will be gaining an elevation of approx. 500m -1000m every walking day. So as the altitude increases, trekkers may face altitude sickness problems as well. In addition, we cannot predict the mountain weather which is always changing. So, it is very essential for all to listen to guides properly.

For this Everest base camp short trek, we also advise you to practice cardio exercises like walking, running and swimming. Moreover, we should also be prepared mentally as the path to Everest base camp is remote and lacking facilities.

Elevation, trekking distance and walk per day

The highest altitude we will reach in this Everest Base Camp 7 days trek is 5364m. We will start this short trek to Everest from Lukla. Lukla is situated at an altitude of 2860m. And we will be covering an elevation of almost 500-1000m per day during this short ebc trekking. The maximum hours we will be walking is 7-8 hours which is the sixth day of our itinerary while there are less walking days (2-3 hrs) in our itinerary as well.

Altitude sickness

Although this Everest Base Camp short trek doesn’t have any complicated and exposed path, it still falls under the risk of altitude sickness. 

We cannot predict who will experience altitude sickness whilst our short Everest base camp trek because it is condition that varies from one person to another. In order to avoid altitude sickness, we advise you to trek slowly at your own pace.

On the second day itself of this Everest Base Camp 7 days trek, we will reach Namche bazar which is situated at an altitude of 3440m. From here on, the altitude is only going to increase as we continue the path to the Everest base camp. So proper acclimatization is necessary. Ensure your body is hydrated and you should always ascend slowly at your own pace.

You need to be aware of the signs and symptoms of AMS to recognize it. They are-

• Dizziness
• Upset stomach
• Tiredness
• Headache
• Nausea and vomiting
• Loss of appetite
• Sensing instability
• Difficulty sleeping
• Breathing problems
• elevated heart rate

If you start to feel uneasy or experience any of the symptoms above, please share it with your trek leader asap so preventive actions can be taken.

You need to take prompt preventive action if you experience any of the symptoms, such as:

• Decent at a lower altitude (if possible)
• Don’t climb up the hill until 48 hours
• Rest until you feel better
• Have proper acclimatization
• Don’t work out or exercise
• Avoid smoking
• Avoid alcohol
• Having garlic soup or hot ginger tea can be helpful
• Take in a lot of water

Please note: You will be sent back to Kathmandu by helicopter for immediate deportation. If your health doesn’t improve further over the following 24 hours, this action will be taken. Thus, get insurance covering the expense of reusing your helicopters.

Food,Transportation and Accomodation

Food and drink

We will cover your daily meals ( breakfast, Lunch, and dinner) expenses during our Everest base camp short trek. The meals will  be based on the menu provided by the lodges.

You can have numerous options of food and drink on this Everest base camp trek. For breakfast, there are options like omelets, bread, Tibetan/Sherpa bread, potatoes, exquisite French toast, and a hot cup of black tea or coffee for breakfast. And whilst trekking, you should definitely try ginger masala tea that can help you acclimatize as well.

For lunch and dinner, the best option will be Nepali dal bhat tarkari (Lentil soup, rice and vegetable) with some pickles. This dish is sure to energize and fuel you up for your hike to the Everest base. The other food options would be pizza, noodles, momo and garlic soup.

Keeping yourself hydrated is the key  to reach the Everest base camp without altitude sickness. The tea shops and lodges offer you safe and boiled water to carry along your journey.

We are strictly against using plastic mineral water bottles. We promote safe, eco-friendly tourism, and plastic bottles harm the environment. Plus, it will be pretty expensive, especially at higher altitude areas.

Accommodation on Everest base camp short trek

In this short Everest base camp trek, we will also take care of all your accommodation needs. There are many lodges and guest houses in the ebc trekking trail. The accommodation in places with comparatively lower altitudes like Namche, Tengboche, and DingThere are many lodges and guest houses on the ABC trekking trail to lo boche are better, well facilitated, and comfortable.others Some lodges also offer free internet services while other charge extra for the Wi-fi.

You can choose a single room with an attached bathroom or on a sharing basis. You also have an option to upgrade your accommodation and make it more luxurious by paying the additional costs. The rooms are properly insulated but they may be cold during the minus temperatures. You can bring your sleeping bag for warmth and comfort. Though all rooms have comfortable beds, mattresses and furniture, you may have to share bathrooms, toilets, and dining areas with other trekkers. However, the common dining area is pleasant and warm, with the stove always burning.

Charging facilities are free at some places while you may have to pay extra in some. We also advise you to bring your power bank. Hot shower is available with an extra cost.

Transportation

We always treat our guests with best comfort and convenience. In this Everest base camp 7 days trek, we take care of all your air and ground transportation. This short Everest base camp trek begins by taking a direct flight from Kathmandu to Lukla or from Ramechhap to Lukla. If you wish to have an initial road trip experience in Nepal, then you can choose to fly from Ramechhaap airport, which is around an hour's drive from Kathmandu.In case the flight is canceled ( due to bad weather), we will book the next available flight as soon as possible. In case, the flight is cancelled ( due to bad weather), we will book the next available flight as soon as possible.

While returning back to Kathmandu, you will travel in a comfortable helicopter to Lukla from Gorakshep and we will fly again from Lukla to Kathmandu.

If you have spare time left and want to explore Kathmandu, we can organize an exclusive private tour with a tour guide and personal driver at additional costs.

Insurance

Everest base camp short trek is a challenging multi-day hiking journey. Our foremost priority is for our guests to have, a safe and comfortable journey. Nevertheless, you are at high risk of altitude sickness and you can meet with accidents not intended due to various causes. Injuries like twisted ankle, muscle cramps or leg pain are prevalent Therefore, it is very essential to get trustworthy travel insurance. An insurance coverage called travel insurance can support you if you need to be evacuated.

Your travel insurance will cover the expenses associated with the accident that occurred. It will also arrange for a helicopter rescue if needed.

Gadget charging and internet

The hike to the everest base is mostly remote. So, be prepared to unplug at  times during your 7 days everest base camp trek. The electricity is mostly solar in Khumbu region. Therefore, charging your phones and electronic gadgets could be difficult. But you can definitely get the lodge owners to charge them with an additional cost.

Throughout your journey to Everest Base Camp, the internet facilities are scarce. Some lodges do not charge extra for Wi-fi whereas in some places you may have to pay extra for the internet. But let us roam where is Wi-fi is weak, ain’t it?

Tipping ideas for guides and porters

Life in the mountains is very difficult. The sole income of our local Sherpa guides and porters is guiding fellow trekkers through the journey of Everest Base Camp and ensuring that this path to Everest is safe, comfortable, and memorable. The porters work really hard, from carrying your bags to even mattresses and bedding equipment to the top.

Many fellow trekkers tip their guides and porters at the end of the last day of the Everest Base Camp 7 days trek. Generally, the tipping is 10% of the total payment of the trip. But this really  depends on how happy and satisfied you are with their services.

Private Vs Group trips

We offer private  and tailor-made trips for short Everest Base Camp trek. If you are willing to trek alone, with your partner, or with your family only, then this short ABC trekking can be customized as per your requirements.fees

Everest base camp short trek private Tailor-made trips also offer the following:

• Flexible dates
• Only the destinations you want to see
• Your schedule and place
• Authentic experiences in ‘unknown’ places
• Expert local guides with insider knowledge
• Trip as per your budget and group size
• Group discount for large groups
• Hassle-free transfers and private drivers
• Peace of mind

But if you are comfortable with traveling with strangers and love to make friends, group treks can be a perfect choice for you. Every year, thousands of trekkers come for this short Everest Base Camp trek. You never know if you may just find your long lost friend on the way to Everest.

Required permit for short Everest Base Camp trek

All trekkers require a trekking permit fee to visit Nepal’s interior regions, which are not connected by highways. The Annapurna, Langtang, and Everest regions have recently been declared “permit-free” areas.

However, we need an entrance ticket to enter National parks and Conservation areas. For this short Everest base camp trek, we process the trekking permits and national park entrances at immigration offices in Kathmandu and Pokhara. Two photographs and a copy of the passport are required with the application.

The entry fee for Sagarmatha National park are as follows:

Nrs. 100 for Nepali

Nrs. 3000 for foreigners

Nrs. 1500 for Indian citizens

Apart from the entry fee to the national park , the trekkers also need to pay Trekking Permit Nepal fees.

The Everest base camp short trek falls under Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality in Solukhumbu, The Trekking Permit Nepal fees are as follows:

USD 20 per person/ week  (for the first four weeks)

USD 25 per person /week  ( beyond four weeks)

TIMS Card  trekking permit Nepal Fees:

All the trekkers are obliged to get a TIMS card. Trekking Agencies Association of Nepal (TAAN) and Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) have been actualizing Tims—the Trekkers’ Information Management System (TIMS) since the first of January 2008.

The TAAN head office in Kathmandu and its Pokhara branch office will also issue a TIMS card. If essential, NTB will open its desk to give free individual tourist (Fits) slips.

There are two TIMS Certificates: the blue declaration for organized trekkers and the green slip for Free Individual Tourists (FIT) Trekkers. You can get a TIMS from Our Trekking Company.

All this will be taken care of Campby the agency itself.

Alternative routes and packages to reach Everest Base Camp

• 14 days Everest Base Camp trek

If you are willing to spend more time in the Himalayas, then this is the perfect option for you. In this trek, the itinerary will have resting days too where you can have the time for yourself and explore more and acclimatize well.

• Luxury Everest Base camp trek

In this trek, the accommodation will be mostly luxury in all the places possible, namely Namche, Dingboche, Tengboche and Lobuche. You can have single rooms with attached bathroom and hot water running.

• 9 days Everest Base Camp trek

This trek is suitable for those who would want to trek the trail as long as possible but have limited time duration. The itinerary includes helicopter ride on the 8th day to return back to civilization.

• 5 days Everest base camp trek

This is another short Everest base camp trek who are on a tight time schedule. This includes helicopter ride to and from Namche and Lukla to the Everest Base Camp and vice versa.

• Everest view trek

You can opt for this trek if you wish to glance of Mount Everest but do not want to trek much. This is also a short ebc trek where you will trek from Lukla to the Everest view point in Namche Bazar (3444m). The view of Mt. Everest will definitely awestruck you.

• Everest Base Camp to Gokyo Ri via Chola Pass

This trek is literally the best you can do in your life. This will take a total of 15-16 days. First, you will hike to the Everest Base Camp, conquer the great Cho La Pass and descend to reach the beautiful Gokyo lakes. The view of Mt. Everest from Gokyo Ri is a world class view that will stun you.

• Island peak climbing with EBC

If you are an adventure lover, then this could be your perfect trek. Apart from reaching the foot of the world’s highest mountain, you can also conquer the magnificent Island peak(6165 m)

Frequently Asked Questions

• Can a beginner join Everest base camp short trek?

Yes, even a novice trekker with no prior hiking or mountaineering experience can join Everest base camp short trek. Nevertheless, your physical fitness, cardio, and mental preparation play an important role.How quickly can you do the Everest Base Camp trek?How to train for the Everest base camp short trek?

You can perform some cardio exercises like running, swimming or walking and go on shorter the hikes with a 1kg backpack before signing up for this Everest Base Camp 7 days trek. You will have to walk 6-7 hours daily and cover and elevation of approx 500-1000m everyday. Your mental talk and determination to reach the top will certainly pay off!!!

• How to train for everest base camp short trek?

Everest base camp short trek can be challenging for those who come with  little or no preparation at all. Perform cardio exercises on a regular basis. Go walking or running with a 1kg backpack everyday for at least 2 weeks. Go swimming. 

And above all, be mentally prepared and determined to reach Everest Base camp. You can surely do it!!

• How quick can you do Everest Base Camp trek?

The standard itinerary is 14 days. But you can complete this trek in 5,7 or 9 days depending on your time limit. You will be escorted in a helicopter while returning back. Everest Base Camp 7 days trek could be perfect option