Everest Base Camp Trek from Singapore
Trip Overview
Everest Base Camp Trek is a world-famous hiking trip. Everest Base Camp Trekking is also very popular among the people from Singapore who love hiking and the outdoors. Everest Base Camp is short 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.
Everest Base Camp trek takes you to where Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay stood before their famous ascent of the world’s tallest mountain, Mount Everest (8,848m). This trip is your opportunity to see some of the highest mountains in the world and hike through the Unesco-listed Sagarmatha National Park. Along the trail, you will be amazed by the up-close views of snow-capped peaks. Four of the tallest mountains in the world are in this region, and the sheer size of these mountains makes you feel small and insignificant. In addition to mountains, this trip also acts as a portal into the lives and culture of the people who live in this part of the world. Since Tengboche Monastery is part of your itinerary, you will also get the chance to learn more about Tibetan Buddhism.
The hiking duration of the 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 at least two or more days for the stay in Kathmandu. Thus, to complete EBC Trek, you require a minimum of 14 days. To start Everest Base Camp Trek, in the beginning, you fly to Lukla. Upon arrival at the Lukla airport, you start trekking 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 and arrive in Kathmandu where your overall trip ends.
Height of Everest Base Camp Trek/ Elevation of EBC Trek
You will start the 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 highlights of the Everest Base Camp Trek are as below:
• Explore Namche Bazaar, the trade center of the Everest region and also the gateway to Everest Base Camp
• Visit Tengboche Monastery, the largest in the Khumbu region
• Trek through Sagarmatha National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
• Hike Kala Pathar to enjoy the 360-degree panoramic view of Mount Everest and the nearby snowcapped peaks from Kala Patthar
• Vist to Everest Base Camp, the foothill of the tallest mountain in the world ‘Everest’
• Pass-through Sherpa villages on the route
• Experience Sherpa culture, tradition, and lifestyle
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 Trek Cost | USD 1190 Per Person |
Note: We also accept Singaporean Dollars (SGD) in cash
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.
Kindly find below services inclusive of the above EBC trek cost.
| The above Package Cost includes: |
| • On your arrival day airport pickup service by car. |
| • 2-night accommodation in Kathmandu at Tourist Standard Hotel with breakfast (1 night before the trek and 1 night after the trek). |
| • Air Tickets for Lukla Flights. |
| • Airport tax on Lukla flights. |
| • 11-night accommodation in Mountain Lodge/ Tea House during trekking. |
| • 3 Meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) in a day during the trek. |
| • During trekking, one experienced friendly trekking Guide. |
| • Expenses for food, accommodation, insurance, transport, and the wages of trekking staff. |
| • Trekking Permit (TIMS Card)/ Khumbu Gaun Palika fee. |
| • Sagarmatha National Park fee. |
| • All ground transport types are as mentioned in the itinerary. |
| • Altitude medicines, Oximeter, first aid medicines. |
| • Map of Everest Base Camp Trekking route. |
| • Trip Achievement Certificate will be awarded after completion of the trip. |
| • All government taxes, local taxes, and tourist service charges. |
| • Farewell dinner on the last night of the trip at a typical Nepali restaurant in Kathmandu with cultural dances of different ethnic groups of Nepal. |
| • On your departure day airport drop service by car. |
Please find below services exclusive on the above EBC trek price.
| The above Package Cost does not include: |
| • Airfare for your international flight. |
| • Nepal Visa Fee (You can easily get Nepal visa at the arrival time at the airport in Kathmandu) |
| • Your travel insurance (As the EBC trek is a high altitude journey it is advised to do travel insurance which covers medical & heli evacuation.) |
| • Alcoholic beverages, Hot and cold drinks, hot water, bottled water, dessert. |
| • All kinds of personal expenses like phone calls, internet use, laundry, battery charge, hot shower during trekking, excess baggage charge, etc. |
| • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu except for farewell dinner on the last night of the trip. |
| • Porter |
| • In case of emergency helicopter rescue/ evacuation & its cost. |
| • Tips for Trekking Staff. |
| • Any expenses arising due to unforeseen situations like flight cancellation, personal sickness, natural calamities, political strikes, etc. |
| • Cost of any extra services, if you use which are not mentioned in the above package, includes section. |
Notes:
I. The above Everest Base Camp Trek cost is on a per-person basis for a minimum group size of two persons.
II. 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.
Excellent Himalaya Trek and Expedition- Organizer of Everest Base Camp Trek authorized by Nepal Government
Excellent Himalaya Trek and Expedition is a leading trekking operator of Nepal authorized by the Nepal Government, Ministry of Tourism. Officially located in Kathmandu the capital of Nepal, the outstanding feature of this company is run by local tourism experts and Sherpas who have been dedicatedly engaged in mountain tourism for 18 years. Should you require additional information about the Everest Base Camp trek or have any questions and also want to book the trip, please contact us: at [email protected]. You may also contact us by mobile phone, WhatsApp, and Viber. The no. is +977 9851203181 (Suman). We will be in your support at any time or day.
Travel Tips
It is possible to trek in the Everest Base Camp any month of the year. The best time of Everest Base Camp Trekking is during the months of September, October, November, March, April, and May. During these months the weather becomes enjoyable with clear Sky and temperatures at higher places are more bearable.
In winter (December, January, February) and monsoon (June, July, August) flights are frequently canceled because of poor visibility at the Lukla airstrip. The most serious obstacle to trekking in winter is cold. Days can be perfectly comfortable but the mercury plummets as soon as the sun sinks behind the mountains.
Excellent Himalaya Trek and Expedition organize EBC trekking on any date that you select on your choice. We organize EBC trek in private tour basis.
All foreign nationals except Indian Nationals are required to arrange a visa in order to enter Nepal. A Nepalese Visa can be obtained either prior to your arrival at a Nepalese embassy abroad or on arrival time in Kathmandu at the airport. But nationals from Afghanistan, Iraq, Cameroon, Ghana, Somalia, Swaziland, Palestine, Zimbabwe, Nigeria, Ethiopia, and Liberia cannot secure the Nepalese Visa upon arrival. The Visa can be also taken at entry points at Nepalese borders. For Nepalese Visa it requires your passport with at least six months validity, recent digital photo (size: 1.5″ x 1.5″) and the following fees either in USD dollars cash or the equivalent local currency:
| Visa Facility | Duration | Fee |
| Multiple entries | 15 days | US$ 30 or equivalent Nepalese currency |
| Multiple entries | 30 days | US$ 50 or equivalent Nepalese currency |
| Multiple entries | 90 days | US$ 125 or equivalent Nepalese currency |
We would offer you the meeting and greeting service in Kathmandu International Airport on your arrival time. For this, you need to pass us your International flight details at least 2 days before your arrival date in Kathmandu. After you get down from the aircraft you just pass on the Customs and come out of the Terminal building where you will see our tour officer standing with a playing card with your name written on it. He will greet and welcome you with auspicious garland and escort you to the hotel.
Trekking to Everest Base Camp does not require tremendous logistics in terms of accommodation as you will find plenty of clean and friendly lodges along the trail. Lodges typically offer a room with a wooden bed with a simple mattress or foam pad, a cotton pillow, and a blanket or quilt. They have electric lights and all have a spacious dining room-lounge. We will accommodate you and your group in a local lodge available each day. We send a porter ahead of us to book the required rooms for you (here rooms cannot be booked in advance).
In the case of Kathmandu, we offer you a tourist standard hotel under 3-star categories unless it is mentioned otherwise or clients have a special choice.
In the trail of Everest Base Camp Trekking, it’s commonly available of Authentic Nepali meal: Dal Bhat (rice with lentils soup and seasonable vegetables), noodles, pasta, chapatis, eggs, French fries, porridge, and muesli. The restaurant of lodges also serves Tibetan foods like momo, thukpa, chowmein, along with pizza, spring rolls, pancake, and another continental as well as Indian foods.
Tea and hot lemon are traditionally the main drinks on the trail though coffee is found everywhere. Bottled soft drinks, bottled water, and even beer are common along the route but the price of each bottle rises each day when you move upward.
The trekking team who will go with you is the most significant thing that makes your Everest Base Camp trekking successful, enjoyable and memorable. We would provide you with skilled, experienced, courteous, knowledgeable and helpful trekking guide and porters. The trekking guide leads you in the trail and brief you all the about this route and porters carry your luggage. Our all trekking guides are carefully selected in terms of their appropriate experience, leadership skills and their knowledge about local culture, ecosystem, geography, flora and fauna, and history. With aim of sustaining local communities, we only employ local people as trekking guide and porter. Our all trekking guides are certified by Nepal Government, Ministry of Tourism. We manage trekking team such a way that one trekking guide in each group and porters like one porter for two trekkers.
During the trek, your main luggage will be carried by porters or pack animals (usually yaks or crossbreeds). You simply carry a day pack with water bottle, camera, sunscreen, spare jacket, etc. – a small load that allows full enjoyment of the trek. A trek bag is ideal for your main luggage, plus a small lockable bag for travel clothes or anything that you do not need during trek which you can leave at hotel’s locker room in Kathmandu for free of charge.
Every morning, first of all, packing your bags and then have a hearty breakfast at the lodge restaurant. Then set off on the day’s walk. After walking for 3-4 hours you all stop for lunch in a local restaurant. Then continue walking for your destination. After lunch, it’s the only a couple of hours walking. You usually arrive at your destination in the time of afternoon tea. Check in at the lodge. The rest of the day is at leisure. At the free time, you may explore the surrounding village, doing a bit of washing or simply relax by reading books and writing a diary. On some days you will arrive at your destination by lunchtime and the entire afternoon will be free. Most people also spend free time playing cards and other games reliving the day’s adventures. Then in the evening have a dinner and you will be briefed by your trekking guide about your next day’s walking and then go to your bed for a well-earned sleep.
Everest Base Camp Trekking is moderate trek suitable for any passionate walkers who able to walk at least 5-7 hours a day with a light day pack. Walking in higher altitudes is more physically demanding than walking in lower altitudes; however, if you are in excellent health with average physical fitness and have a positive attitude, self-confidence, and strong determination, you can do this trek successfully. Exercising and jogging regularly for some weeks prior to the trip is a good idea to enhance your strength and stability. Past hiking experience would be an asset but not compulsorily required for this trip. It is vital for participants with pre-existing medical conditions such as heart, lung, and blood diseases to consult their doctor before taking the trip.
At high elevations, the combination of reduced oxygen and lower atmospheric pressure can produce a variety of unpredictable effects on the body, known collectively as Acute mountain sickness (AMS) is also commonly known as Altitude Sickness. Everyone who treks over 3500 m experiences some mild symptoms of AMS like slowness, dizziness, headache, nausea, loss of appetite, shortness of breath, racing pulse, disturbed sleep and swelling of the hands and feet but serious cases are very rare. The golden rule of prevention from Altitude Sickness is don’t walk too fast at altitude, drink plenty of liquids, eating well, getting plenty of sleep and avoiding alcohol. If in case you feel any mentioned symptoms the simple cure is to move down (descend) and you shouldn’t ascend further until you start feeling better. To treat AMS there is also available medication Acetazolamide (better known under the brand name Diamox). The dosage is 250 mg every twelve hours. Diamox improves respiration at altitude and can, therefore, accelerate acclimatization. Some doctors recommend a preventive dose (125 mg twice a day) for people trekking at high elevations. At the time of trekking our trekking team always guides you to prevent from Altitude Sickness and they always have Diamox along with first aid kit.
We believe casualty and a serious sickness will not happen in the trip. If it happens we will do everything to transfer you to the nearest hospital. Since all the expenses incurred in evacuation liable to you please make sure that it is covered by your insurance before assigning for it or be prepared to pay on your own after getting back to Kathmandu.
We strongly advise you to take travel insurance before joining a tour which should cover medical expenses, emergency repatriation and helicopter evacuation at high altitude places and loss of your luggage. We would request you to bring your insurance documents when you come to Nepal.
The following list is a guideline to help you pack for your trekking. The weight limit for your luggage is 15 kg or 33 pounds. Remember that your luggage will be carried by our porter. However, you are required to carry a small day- pack with your valuables or anything important. We advise you pack only what is necessary.
Important Items : Airline tickets; Valid passport; 2 extra passport size photos; Photocopy of your passport; Insurance paper; Dollars, Pounds or Euros in cash for purchasing Nepalese visa at Kathmandu airport, for paying at restaurants and hotels, for gratuities, snacks and to purchase your own drinks and gifts; Credit Card (Visa/ Master Card) for withdrawing cash from cash machines if needs.
For Head: Sun Hat; Bandana or head scarf; Headlamp with extra batteries; Sun Glasses with UV protection.
For Upper Body: Shirts (1 half sleeve and 2 long sleeves); Lightweight thermal tops; Fleece Jacket or Wool Sweater; Wind Cheater jacket; Down Jacket
For Lower Body: 1 pair of lightweight thermal bottoms; 1 pair of fleece or woolen trousers; 1 pair of waterproof shell pants and 1 pair of hiking trousers.
For Hands: 1 pair of lightweight wool or fleece gloves and 1 pair of lightweight poly-liner gloves.
For Feet: 2 pairs of thin inner socks; 2 pairs of poly or wool socks; 1 pair of Hiking boots (sturdy soles, water resistant, ankle support); 1 pair of running shoes and/or sandals.
Other Useful Items: 1 sleeping bag (good to -20 degrees C or 28 degrees F); Rucksack and Travel Bags; 1 large duffel bag *; A small daypack/backpack for carrying your valuables; Small padlocks for duffel- bags; 2 large waterproof rucksack covers (optional).
Medical: Your daily taking medicine if any; small personal first aid kit; Aspirin, plasters (band-aids); Sunscreen; lip balms; Anti-diarrhea pills; Anti-headache pills; Cough and/or cold medicine; Anti-altitude sickness pills: Diamox or Acetazolamide; Stomach antibiotic: Ciprofloxacin.
Digital camera; 2 water bottles (1 liter each); disposable rubbish sacks; Toiletries: 1 medium-sized quick drying towel; Toothbrush/paste; Multi-purpose soap; Deodorants; Nail clippers; Face and body moisturizer; Tissue /toilet roll; hiking poles, snack food (chocolate/ biscuits); umbrella; reading book or pack of cards (for leisure time during trekking).
Note: * mark item we will provide you in service. If any items are not available in your hometown you can buy in Trekking Store in Kathmandu before you embark for trekking.
The itinerary for each trip should be taken as a guideline only. Depending on the situation, you can modify it to some extent after consulting with your guide. However, the date of the trip ending should always coincide with the original itinerary.
Kindly keep in mind that sometimes unforeseen events may contribute to the need for a change in itinerary. In such cases, we or your guide will suggest the best alternative similar to your original.
In Everest region as you climb through the hills mixed deciduous forests and scattered rice terraces give way to pine forests, then rhododendrons, then scrub junipers, before finally, the only vegetation is low alpine shrubs and grasses. As you walk, scan the skies and the undergrowth for golden eagles and the spectacular Himalayan Monal (danphe or impeyan pheasant) with its regal, shimmering green, blue and purple plumage. In forested areas around Namche Bazaar, Thame, Phortse and Tengboche, keep your eyes peeled for Himalayan Thar and musk deer often spotted beside trails early in the morning. You may also hear the strange hoarse call o the muntjak or barking deer. Everest is also home to both leopards and snow leopards and allegedly the fearsome yeti.
Naturally Everest Region is so beautiful but equally, it is fragile as well. Increasing population density and numbers of trekkers threaten the very beauty of this area. We at Silver Himalaya Adventures are extremely conscious about protecting its beautiful natural environment and preserving the fascinating local culture. We are doing our level best to minimize our impact as much as possible. Our all trekking guides and porters are well trained and motivated to following guidelines for responsible tourism and eco-friendly tourism. In trekking, they also advise you do’s and don’ts to minimize your impact on the local environment.
In addition to your Trekking trip, you can join in various side Trips in Nepal like a cultural tour of UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Jungle Safari in National Park, White Water Rafting in Himalayan Rivers, Golfing, Adventure activities like Bungee Jumping, Altra Light Flight, Paragliding, Jeep flyer etc. You also can extend your trip to neighboring Himalayan Countries: Bhutan, Tibet, Sikkim (India) which seems more appealing to you. On your request, we will give you the detail of the side trips.
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