Everest Base Camp Trek for People from Australia
Trip Overview
Everest Base Camp Trek is a world-famous hiking trip. Everest Base Camp Trekking is also very popular among hiking lovers from Australia. Everest Base Camp Trek is a dream trip for every Australian Hiker. Everest Base Camp in short also called EBC Trek. This hiking trip takes you to the base camp of Mount Everest and offers you a great opportunity to explore Mount Everest, the tallest peak on the earth, its nearby glaciers, and the other Himalayan peaks. Truly, Everest Base Camp Trek is a lifetime journey that is full of romantic moments.
The hiking duration of Everest Base Camp Trek is 12 days including two rest days in Namche Bazaar and Dingboche with the aim of better acclimatization to the altitude environment. Apart from 12 days, you need to include a minimum of two days or more for the stay in Kathmandu. Thus, to complete the EBC Trek, you require at least 14 days. To start Everest Base Camp Trek, in the beginning, you fly from Kathmandu or Ramechhap to Lukla.
Everest Base Camp Trek starts from Lukla and ends also in Lukla. From Lukla, hiking starts towards Namche Bazaar through the Sherpa villages of Chheplung, Ghat, Phakding, Benkar, Manjo, and Jorrsalle. On the way, you will cross several suspension bridges. After Namche Bazaar, you continue trekking to Tengboche. In Tengboche, you visit the famous Buddhist monastery famous as Tengboche Monastery. Then, you walk ahead passing the places called Dibuche, Somare, Orsho, Dingboche (the world’s highest farmland), Thukla Pass (4,830m), Lobuche Pass (5,110m), and Gorekshep to reach Everest Base Camp. After the visit to Everest Base Camp, you also climb to Kalapathar. Kalapathar is the best viewpoint near Everest Base Camp for the best panoramic views of Mount Everest. Afterward, you trek back to Lukla following the same previous route. From Lukla, you fly back to Kathmandu where your overall trip ends.
Hiking Distance of Everest Base Camp Trek
The hiking/trekking distance from Lukla (hiking starting place) to Everest Base Camp and back from Everest Base Camp to Lukla is around 130 Kilometers/ 81 miles. You will complete this distance in 11 days. Every day you walk an average of 12 Kilometers/ 7 miles. In your normal pace of walking, you will do it with a sometimes gradual ascent on the rocky terrain and sometimes with a descent.
Height of Everest Base Camp Trek/ Elevation of EBC Trek
You will start Everest Base Camp Trek from the elevation of 2804 meters/ 9199 feet at Lukla. Every day you will receive elevation in the range of 400 meters to 800 meters. As most people’s bodies are not used to these elevations, the trek includes acclimatization days at the places named Namche Bazaar and Dingboche to ensure your safety. The highest altitude of the entire EBC trekking is Kala Patthar, near Everest Base Camp. Its height is 5555 meters/18225 feet. Kala Patthar is the best viewpoint for Mount Everest and its surrounding magnificent peaks.
In Summary, the major highlights of the Everest Base Camp Trek are as below:
. Trek through one of the top ten trekking routes in the world
. Reach the base camp of the world’s highest mountain ‘Mount Everest’
. Hike Kala Patthar peak (5,555m) & enjoy a 360degree view of the mountains
. Visit Tangboche Monastery; the largest monastery in the Khumbu region.
. Get face-to-face with the mighty Himalayas and giant Khumbu Icefall.
. See beautiful Sherpa villages and century-old monasteries
Everest Base Camp Trek Itinerary
| Day 01: Arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu. After you arrive at the airport, you will be met and welcomed by our Tour officer. Then he will transfer you to the hotel by our car. Orientation of the trip in the hotel. Overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu. |
| Day 02: Early morning flight to Lukla (2804m/9199ft). Trekking from Lukla to Phakding (Alt. 2610m/8563ft). Walking 4 hours. Overnight at Tea House. Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner. |
| Day 03: Trekking from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (Alt. 3441m/11289ft). Walking 6 hours. Overnight at Tea House. Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner. |
| Day 04: Day for Acclimatization in Namche Bazaar. Day trip to Shyangboche and Khumjung Village (Alt. 3780m/12402ft) and trek back to Namche Bazaar. Walking 5 hours. Overnight at Tea House. Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner. |
| Day 05: Trekking from Namche Bazaar to Tengboche (Alt. 3860m/12664ft). Walking 6 hours. Overnight at Tea House. Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner. |
| Day 06: Trekking from Tengboche to Dingboche (Alt. 4350m/14272ft). Walking 6 hours. Overnight at Tea House. Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner. |
| Day 07: Day for Acclimatization in Dingboche. Walk around Dingboche. Walking 3/4 hours. Overnight at Tea House. Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner. |
| Day 08: Trekking from Dingboche to Lobuche (Alt. 4910m/4910ft). Walking 6 hours. Overnight at Tea House. Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner. |
| Day 09: Trekking from Lobuche to Everest Base Camp (Alt. 5365m/17602ft) then back to Gorak Shep. Walking 7:30 to 8 hours. Overnight at Tea House. Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner. |
| Day 10: Early in the morning hike up to Kalapatthar (Alt. 5555m/18225ft) then trek down to Pheriche (4200m/13780ft). Walking 7 hours. Overnight at Tea House. Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner. |
| Day 11: Trekking from Pheriche to Namche Bazaar (Alt. 3441m/11289ft). Walking 7 hours. Overnight at Tea House. Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner. |
| Day 12: Trekking from Namche Bazaar to Lukla (Alt.2804m/9199ft). Walking 7/8 hours. Overnight at Tea House. Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner. |
| Day 13: Flight back from Lukla. Rest of the day at leisure in Kathmandu. In the evening complimentary farewell dinner at an authentic Nepalese Restaurant in Kathmandu with cultural dances of different communities of Nepal. Overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu. Meal: Breakfast & Dinner. |
| Day 14: Departure to the home country. Our tour officer will drop you at the International airport in Kathmandu by our car and see you off. Meal: Breakfast. |
Enjoy EBC Trek with our Experienced English Speaking Guide. No Feel of rush, walk at your own normal pace. Ultimately you will complete your mission and obtain a great lifetime achievement.
Everest Base Camp Cost for Australian People
Excellent Himalaya Trek and Expedition has categorized the Everest Base Camp Trek cost into two packages:
| Silver Package Cost | USD 1150 Per Person |
| Gold Package Cost | USD 1250 Per Person |
Note: We also accept payment in Australian dollars.
The Services inclusive in the above Packages:
| Services Name: | Silver EBC Trek Price includes | Gold EBC Trek Price includes |
| Airport pick-up on arrival day | By Car/ Van | By Car/ Van |
| 2-night Hotel in Kathmandu (1 night before Lukla, 1 night after Lukla) | Tourist Standard Hotel | Tourist Standard Hotel |
| Meal in Kathmandu | Breakfast | Breakfast |
| 11-night Accommodation during Trekking | Mountain Lodge/ Tea House | Mountain Lodge/ Tea House |
| Meal during Trekking | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Experience Trekking Guide | Yes | Yes |
| Porter | No | Yes |
| Lukla Flight Both Way | (Flight Ticket)- Yes | (Flight Ticket)- Yes |
| Trekking Permit Fee | Yes | Yes |
| Sagarmatha National Park Entry Fee | Yes | Yes |
| Trip Certificate | Yes | Yes |
| First Aid Medicine and Oximeter | Yes | Yes |
| Trekking Map for Group | Yes | Yes |
| Meal, Salary, Accommodation, Insurance of Trekking Staff | Yes | Yes |
| Dinner with Cultural Show on the last night of the Trip in Kathmandu | Yes | Yes |
| Local and Government Taxes | Yes | Yes |
| Airport drop on departure day | By Car/ Van | By Car/ Van |
The Services exclusive in both Packages:
1. Nepal visa fee (USD 30 for 15 days/ USD 50 for 30 days period). You can get a Nepal visa on your arrival time at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu.
2. Airfare for your international flight.
3. Your travel insurance which includes evacuation.
4. Alcoholic beverages, hot and cold drinks, bottled water, boiled water, and dessert.
5. All kinds of personal expenses like phone calls, internet use, laundry, hot shower during trekking, battery charge, excess baggage charge in flight, etc.
6. Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu “except farewell dinner in Kathmandu”.
7. In case of emergency, the cost of helicopter rescue/ evacuation.
8. Tips for Trekking Staff.
9. Any expenses arising due to unforeseen situations like personal sickness, natural calamities, political strikes, flight cancellation, etc.
10. Cost of any extra services you use which are not mentioned in the package price.
Notes:
I. Porter will be provided only in Gold Price. As usual, a porter is provided based on 1 porter for 2 trekkers. 1 porter carries the baggage of two trekkers with a maximum total weight limit of 25 kg.
II. The above Everest Base Camp Trek cost is on a per-person basis for a minimum group size of two persons.
III. If you are single and want to do Solo Trek. We also organize the Everest Base Camp Trek for solo trekkers. For the solo trekker, we have a separate Everest Base Camp Trek Package price. Please contact us for the Everest Base Camp Trek cost for Solo Trekking.
Please contact us by email at [email protected] or WhatsApp at +977 9851203181 for any further information about Everest Base Camp Trek, or if any questions. Once we receive your message, we get back to you within 24 hours.
Everest Base Camp Trek without taking a flight to Lukla is also possible. If you want Everest Base Camp Trek without flights, please click this hyperlink: Everest Base Camp Trek without flight.
About Operator of Everest Base Camp Trek
Excellent Himalaya Trek is a leading trekking operator in Nepal run by local tourism experts and Sherpas. We are the direct operator of Everest Base Camp Trek, not a middle travel company. We have been organizing Everest Base Camp Trek for many tourists from Australia every year. The above cost of Everest Base Camp Trek is quoted especially for Australian hiking and outdoor lovers. For further information and any questions please feel free to contact us. You may contact us by email: [email protected] or by mobile phone, WhatsApp, and Viber: at +977 9851203181. We will always be in your support.
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