Everest Base Camp Short Trek (5554m/18222ft)

Trip Facts

Group Size

01-10 persons per Group.

Meal

During The Trek (B,L,D)

Grade

Moderate,fairly Strenuous

Accomodation

Three star to five star as request

Transportation

By Tourist / Private vehicles/ Flights

Best Months

(Autumn)September to December and (Spring)March to May

Trip Length

10 Days

Trekking Region

Everest Region

Highest Access

5554m/18222ft

Everest Base Camp Short Trek Overview

Everest base Camp short Trek -10 Days

Basically, there are two Everest Base Camps‒ one in Nepal and the other in Tibet. Everest base camp trek is one of the highest elevation (5,364m/17,598 ft) Base Camp Treks in Nepal. The elevation of Tibet-side Base Camp is 5,150m/16,900ft.

Located in the Solukhumbu district of East Nepal, Everest Base Camp trek follows the most popular trekking route in the Himalayas. One of the most fascinating trekking spots in the world, the EBC is visited by thousands of trekkers each year. It is located in the Eastern side of Nepal,Solukhumbu districts,

Since Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay’s first successful attempt to summit the Mount Everest in 1953, the lovers of Trekking and Expeditions have been flooding into the area with passion to summit the top of the world.

The Everest Base Camp trek Itinerary normally consists of 16 days. However, keeping your time and budget in mind Satori Adventures has designed Short Everest Base Camp Trek 10 Days Itinerary. Everest View trek is short trekking specially designed for those trekkers having limited time to hike and see the panorama views of Mount Everest enjoying the culture of Sherpa People used to be there as professional Sherpa Guide and porter for your safety journey during short everest base camp trek following the everest trekking route.

After you land on the Kathmandu International Airport, you will be escorted to a hotel where you stay for a night. The next morning your trip begins with 35-minutes scenic flight to Lukla. The treks follow upwards to the Valley of the Dudh Koshi River to a planned village Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11283ft) known as the Capital of the Sherpa community. You will also have a short time to visit the National Park Head Office, Museum and Monastery. You will then trek to the Everest View Lodge from where you can experience the closest possible view of Mt Everest (8848m), Mt Amadablam (6812m) and Island Peak (6,189m) and many other fascinating peaks.

You will then trek to Tengboche (3,867m/12,684ft) and then to Dingboche (4,358m/14,295ft) and finally to Lobuche (4,928m/16,164ft).The next day you will trek to Gorakshep (5,164m/16,942 ft) and the Everest Base Camp and return to Gorakshep again. On reaching the Base Camp, you will have an opportunity to climb Kala Patthar (5545m) which provides you with a breathtaking view of Mount Everest. Moreover, you will be opportune to explore the Sherpa culture.

Satori Adventures special 10-days Everest Base Camp Trekking operates throughout the year. However, the best seasons for the Everest Base Camp Trekking are autumn (Sept to Nov) and spring (March to May).

We serve you through adequately experienced trekking staff and quality service.

Route Map

Everest Base Camp Short Trek Detailed Itinerary

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Day 1 : Kathmandu to Phakding (2650m/8695ft, 04-05hrs).

Max Alt: 2650 m

Meals: B,L,D

Stay: Lodge .

Option I: Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla, then Trek to Phakding (2650m/8695ft, 04-05hrs) lodge accommodation.

Option II: Drive from Kathmandu to Ramechhap, Flight from Manthali to Lukla, trek to Phakding (2800m, approx. 4 hrs). Lodge accommodation

Day 2 : Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3440m/11287ft, 06-07hrs).

Max Alt: 3440 m

Meals: B,L,D

Stay: Lodge

Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3440m/11287ft, 06-07hrs)

Day 3 : Namche Bazaar to Tyangboche (3860m/12665ft ,05 hrs).

Max Alt: 3860 m

Meals: B,L,D

Stay: Lodge

Trek from Namche Bazaar to Tyangboche(3860m/12665ft ,05 hrs)

Day 4 : Tyangboche to Dingboche(4250m/13943ft, 05hrs).

Max Alt: 4250 m

Meals: B,L,D

Stay: Lodge

Trek from Tyangboche to Dingboche (4250m/13943ft, 05hrs)

Day 5 : Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche (5018m /16464ft, 4 hrs)

Max Alt: 5018 m

Meals: B,L,D

Stay: Lodge

Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche (5018m /16464ft, 05hrs)

Day 6 : Trek from Lobuche to EBC 5,364 m then trek back to Gorakshep (5,164m/16,942 ft, 07-08hrs)

Max Alt: 5170 m

Meals: B,L,D

Stay: Lodge

Trek from Lobuche to Gorakshep (5170/16962ft, 03hrs) - EBC (5,364m/17060ft)

Day 7 : Trek from Gorakshep to kalapathar (5545m/18,192ft ,3 hrs) then Trek back to Dingboche (4250m/13943ft).

Max Alt: 4250 m

Meals: B,L,D

Stay: Lodge

Trek from Gorakshep to Kalapatther (5554m/18222ft, 03hrs) and back to Dingboche (4250m/13943ft)

Day 8 : Dingboche to Namche Bazar (3440m/11287ft, 07hrs).

Max Alt: 3440 m

Meals: B,L,D

Stay: Lodge

Trek from Dingboche to Namche Bazar (3440m/11287ft, 07hrs)

Day 9 : Namche Bazaar to Lukla (2860m/9383ft, 08hrs).

Max Alt: 2860 m

Meals: B,L,D

Stay: Lodge

Trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla (2860m/9383ft, 08hrs)

Day 10 : Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu (1400m).

Max Alt: 1350 m

Meals: B/B

Stay: Hotel

Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu (1350m/4430ft)

Cost Details

Everest Base Camp Short Trek Cost Includes

To ensure your safety and avoid the natural panic of people entering a new destination for the first time, Satori Adventures provides pick-up and drop services from international and domestic airports on your arrivals and departures.
Representatives of Satori adventures will be waiting for you on arrival at both domestic and international airports with a Satori banner with your placard so that you can easily find our person. Satori's identity card will accompany the person for your confirmation.
According to the above trekking package schedule, Satori Adventures will arrange Three nights demanded category (from tourist star to five-star) of hotel accommodations in Kathmandu.
Satori Adventures will provide Experienced and government authorized (licensed holder) high altitude trekking guide during the trekking period.
Surface transportation will only be included during the trekking and major city for members as per the itinerary.
According to the schedule program, Satori Adventures arranged regular flight tickets from Kathmandu to Lukla and Lukla to Kathmandu for trekking members and guides.
Apart from Camping trekking, Satori Adventures Will provide you with a lovely tea house (except chain hotels) to stay in and eat during the trekking.
Most of the trekking trail, lunch is done on the way between the starting and ending the day of hiking while dinner and breakfast at the tea house where you have your overnight stay. Satori Adventures provides a clean and fresh breakfast, lunch, and dinner with tea/coffee at the tea house's menu throughout the trekking.
We will provide clean and warm down jackets and sleeping bags during the trekking, taking care of your comfort and health to not have a cold problem and do not weigh too much on international flights.
Satori Adventures allow up to 15kg of personal trekking equipment per person during the flight onboard and the trekking period carried by porter or yak or mules.
As Everest base camp is at the Mount Everest National Park territory, Satori adventures provide you a permit for Mount Everest National Park.
The Trekkers' Information Management Systems permit issued by the trekking agency association of Nepal is required to enter the area of Everest National Park, so Satori adventures provide you a TIMS permit too.
As far as possible, we will provide you weather reports throughout the trekking period.
Satori Adventures provides all wages, clinical, equipment, and accidental insurance for all elaborate trekking staff.
We provide first aid medical kits for the group and the staff, taking care of your climbing and health safety.
Trekking trails are often inaccessible and far from information, communication, and transportation in the Himalayas, so that information communication is a significant factor for safety and a successful trip. That's why Satori Adventures provides satellite phones with your trekking guide in case of emergency required.
During your trekking, satori adventures offer you clean, Nutritious, and fresh food at the tea house.
Satori Adventure always has a concern and top priority about our trekking guides, cooks, porters, and involved trekking staff safety during the period of trekking. For this reason, we always do medical insurance, helicopter evacuation insurance, and treatment insurance for all engaged staff with a reputed insurance company.
For your convenience, we always provide maps of related trekking trails.
The above offer price includes our official service charges, government charges, and all taxes and vat. Except for the above amount, there are not any hidden costs charged by us.
If you need any assistance with departure information, Flight ticket reconfirmation, Visa extension procedure services, Satori adventures fully support you without any charges.
We want to offer you to have dinner with us before you departed from Kathmandu. It will be an opportunity for you to see and learn about Nepali culture and tradition. Thus, satori adventures offer you farewell dinner at a typical Nepali restaurant with a cultural show in Kathmandu before departure.
Before your departure, as a memory of your lifetime experience, Satori Adventures would like to handover Satori T-shirt/Pashmina and Brochure.

Everest Base Camp Short Trek Cost Excludes

Kathmandu is Nepal's capital, and since this place offers high quality and delicious food from different countries and groups, we were hoping you could taste the food you like. For that reason, during your stay in Kathmandu, you will have to arrange lunch and dinner (except farewell dinner) yourself.
Suppose you want to take any packed food, snacks, aerated drinks, energy drinks, mineral water, and carbonated soft drinks, any types of alcohol, cigarettes, chocolates, and nutria-bars during the trek. In that case, you have to buy it yourself as a customer often requires these items during the trekking. No, and there is no guessing how much it will take by the client and its cost.
Expenses incurred towards usage of Items of personal nature trekking equipment, laundry expenses, tips, Landlines, mobiles, walkie-talkies, satellite phones, and the internet service exclude in the package. You have to pay for it yourself when you use it.
Trekking is, in itself, an adventurous activity that always takes place in remote areas. So, safety is the primary factor for us. Therefore, you have to have your travel insurance covering the cost of emergency rescue, medical treatment, medical tests, and hospitalization before you arrive for the trip to Nepal.
The package cost offered above does not include your international flight ticket and Nepal's tourist visa, so that you have to pay for your international flight ticket and tourist visa yourself.
Any extra expenses arising out of various/unforeseen situations like natural disasters, landslides, political disturbances, strikes, changes in government regulations costs exclude in the package cost.
Additional costs for extra workers then what we have included in the package.
The short sentence, "The services we provide in the above package cost inclusive," will cost extra if you want additional services.
Employees involved in your trekking are hoping for tips, gifts, or something at the end of the trip, which is an opportunity to say how happy you are with our staff and what kind of service you have rendered. Your guide and porters expect tips according to the international system in the trekking package for your information.

Package Options

Standard

Book Standard

Service Details

Everest Base Camp Short Trek Standard Service Includes

To ensure your safety and avoid the natural panic of people entering a new destination for the first time, Satori Adventures provides pick-up and drop services from international and domestic airports on your arrivals and departures.
Representatives of Satori adventures will be waiting for you on arrival at both domestic and international airports with a Satori banner with your placard so that you can easily find our person. Satori's identity card will accompany the person for your confirmation.
According to the above trekking package schedule, Satori Adventures will arrange Three nights demanded category (from tourist star to five-star) of hotel accommodations in Kathmandu.
Satori Adventures will provide Experienced and government authorized (licensed holder) high altitude trekking guide during the trekking period.
Surface transportation will only be included during the trekking and major city for members as per the itinerary.
According to the schedule program, Satori Adventures arranged regular flight tickets from Kathmandu to Lukla and Lukla to Kathmandu for trekking members and guides.
Apart from Camping trekking, Satori Adventures Will provide you with a lovely tea house (except chain hotels) to stay in and eat during the trekking.
Most of the trekking trail, lunch is done on the way between the starting and ending the day of hiking while dinner and breakfast at the tea house where you have your overnight stay. Satori Adventures provides a clean and fresh breakfast, lunch, and dinner with tea/coffee at the tea house's menu throughout the trekking.
We will provide clean and warm down jackets and sleeping bags during the trekking, taking care of your comfort and health to not have a cold problem and do not weigh too much on international flights.
Satori Adventures allow up to 15kg of personal trekking equipment per person during the flight onboard and the trekking period carried by porter or yak or mules.
As Everest base camp is at the Mount Everest National Park territory, Satori adventures provide you a permit for Mount Everest National Park.
The Trekkers' Information Management Systems permit issued by the trekking agency association of Nepal is required to enter the area of Everest National Park, so Satori adventures provide you a TIMS permit too.
As far as possible, we will provide you weather reports throughout the trekking period.
Satori Adventures provides all wages, clinical, equipment, and accidental insurance for all elaborate trekking staff.
We provide first aid medical kits for the group and the staff, taking care of your climbing and health safety.
Trekking trails are often inaccessible and far from information, communication, and transportation in the Himalayas, so that information communication is a significant factor for safety and a successful trip. That's why Satori Adventures provides satellite phones with your trekking guide in case of emergency required.
During your trekking, satori adventures offer you clean, Nutritious, and fresh food at the tea house.
Satori Adventure always has a concern and top priority about our trekking guides, cooks, porters, and involved trekking staff safety during the period of trekking. For this reason, we always do medical insurance, helicopter evacuation insurance, and treatment insurance for all engaged staff with a reputed insurance company.
For your convenience, we always provide maps of related trekking trails.
The above offer price includes our official service charges, government charges, and all taxes and vat. Except for the above amount, there are not any hidden costs charged by us.
If you need any assistance with departure information, Flight ticket reconfirmation, Visa extension procedure services, Satori adventures fully support you without any charges.
We want to offer you to have dinner with us before you departed from Kathmandu. It will be an opportunity for you to see and learn about Nepali culture and tradition. Thus, satori adventures offer you farewell dinner at a typical Nepali restaurant with a cultural show in Kathmandu before departure.
Before your departure, as a memory of your lifetime experience, Satori Adventures would like to handover Satori T-shirt/Pashmina and Brochure.

Everest Base Camp Short Trek Standard Service Cost Excludes

Kathmandu is Nepal's capital, and since this place offers high quality and delicious food from different countries and groups, we were hoping you could taste the food you like. For that reason, during your stay in Kathmandu, you will have to arrange lunch and dinner (except farewell dinner) yourself.
Suppose you want to take any packed food, snacks, aerated drinks, energy drinks, mineral water, and carbonated soft drinks, any types of alcohol, cigarettes, chocolates, and nutria-bars during the trek. In that case, you have to buy it yourself as a customer often requires these items during the trekking. No, and there is no guessing how much it will take by the client and its cost.
Expenses incurred towards usage of Items of personal nature trekking equipment, laundry expenses, tips, Landlines, mobiles, walkie-talkies, satellite phones, and the internet service exclude in the package. You have to pay for it yourself when you use it.
Trekking is, in itself, an adventurous activity that always takes place in remote areas. So, safety is the primary factor for us. Therefore, you have to have your travel insurance covering the cost of emergency rescue, medical treatment, medical tests, and hospitalization before you arrive for the trip to Nepal.
The package cost offered above does not include your international flight ticket and Nepal's tourist visa, so that you have to pay for your international flight ticket and tourist visa yourself.
Any extra expenses arising out of various/unforeseen situations like natural disasters, landslides, political disturbances, strikes, changes in government regulations costs exclude in the package cost.
Additional costs for extra workers then what we have included in the package.
The short sentence, "The services we provide in the above package cost inclusive," will cost extra if you want additional services.
Employees involved in your trekking are hoping for tips, gifts, or something at the end of the trip, which is an opportunity to say how happy you are with our staff and what kind of service you have rendered. Your guide and porters expect tips according to the international system in the trekking package for your information.

Good to Know

Satori Adventures has not able to include the cost of each package in the company website. Many of our clients have the same query: why Satori Adventures has not included the price in the package. To provide you service in reasonable cost and attempt to address your each requirement we desired to provide you with some information which directly affects the cost and also helps us breakdown the cost. That’s why, we have decided to clarify our customers that due to following reasons we have not included the cost in our website and package:

The cost of the trip always depends on the size of the group, category of the hotel accommodation and the client’s desire (budget)
The included itinerary is a guideline and standard pattern which Satori Adventures advises you. This trekking itinerary can be modified according to your time and requirements.
The itinerary shall be changed after an understanding between both Satori Adventures and the client. Additional activities could be either added or reduced as per client's request before the confirmation of the trip.
Price shall be adjusted in our mutual understanding, that is, if the client intends to add some services we shall charge him/her for those additional services and if he/she intends to lessen some services, we shall wave the charges accordingly.
The itinerary is published in full board operation services for the clear understanding of the client. Among many options such as hotel facilities in Kathmandu and Pokhara, the client can make his/her own choice.
The cost is also affected by the number of employees‒ guides and porters.

Please feel free to contact Satori Adventures for any information about in your selected package.

Everest Base Camp Short Trek FAQs

Q: How many days does the Everest Base Camp Short trek take?

The classic Everest Base Camp trek typically takes 12-15 days. But we design this trek in 10 days’ time to give you experience of Everest Base Camp in a short time. We skip two acclimatization days one in Namche Bazaar and one in Dingboche which may make your body difficult to adjust and acclimatize in the high altitude.

If you prefer a more relaxed pace with additional rest days or exploring Sherpa villages, and towns, the trek can take longer.

Q: What altitude will I gain during this trek?

Most trekkers hike up to Kala Patthar a prominent viewpoint known for its stunning panorama of the southwest face of Mount Everest and the surrounding Himalayan peaks including Mt. Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Pumori and others stands at 5,545 meters (18,192 feet). This will be the highest elevation you will gain during the trek to Everest Base Camp.

Q: Can beginners do the Everest Base Camp trek? Do I need prior trekking experience?

Yes, beginners can also do the Everest Base Camp trek with proper preparation and guidance. And, it is not that mandatory though expected for safe and successful trip to have previous trekking experience to do the EBC trek.

Having some trekking/hiking experience will be very helpful, especially when walking on rough, uneven terrain. The trail to Base Camp Everest is rugged, with occasional long, steep ascents and descents and in a high-altitude situation. So, a decent level of physical fitness is required.

Q: What types of health problems can arise during this trekking?

At high altitudes, your cardio-pulmonary system is affected by low oxygen levels. This can lead to general breathing difficulties and Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) the first stage of altitude sickness in which headache, fatigue, nausea, and vomiting can occur. And, it is manageable through slow paced ascent, proper acclimatization, maintaining a balanced diet, and hydration.

Q: How can I prevent AMS, if possible? And, any treatment available?

Certain medical conditions (such as respiratory disease) or medications (such as sleeping pills) can increase the risk of altitude sickness. It is important that you inform us in advance or your guide of any medical conditions or medications before ascending to altitude. You can help your body acclimatize and reduce the risk of altitude sickness.

Q: Do I carry some medicine during my trekking?

You are required to bring your personal and prescription medications, if any. We will provide an adequate emergency first-aid kit which your guide will carry. And, s/he has essential first-aid training to help ensure your well-being throughout the trek.

Q. How to choose an experienced trekking company for my Everest Base Camp Trekking?

For a safe and successful trek in the Himalayas, choosing an experienced and reliable service provider is one of the most important steps. A reputable trekking company should offer certified and experienced guides, well-planned itineraries, and strong logistical support.

Q: Are Satori Adventures's staffs fully equipped, and well paid? What about their insurance?

All Satori Adventure trekking guides, Sherpa and porters are fully equipped, well-paid, above average, and insured. They have insurance that covers medical evacuation and treatment.

Q: What is the accommodation like on the EBC trail? And, what to expect in Kathmandu?

There are various categories of hotels available in Kathmandu. Based on your preference, we arrange accommodation in 3- to 5-star category hotels.

During the trek, we use good-standard tea-house lodges for your accommodation. These are generally cozy teahouses that offer clean rooms, warm dining halls, and good meals, ensuring a comfortable stay. If you wish to upgrade your accommodation to more luxurious hotels at certain locations, we can customize your program accordingly.

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