Everest Base Camp Kalapathar Trekking

Maximum Altitude

The Everest region sits in Nepal's far north, close to China. During our Everest Base Camp 15 days trek, we traverse Sagarmatha National Park, which has an elevation range of 2,845 meters to 8,848 meters. The park is home to Mt. Everest, the tallest mountain in the world, hence the high altitude.

However, the highest point on the 15 Days Everest Base Camp Hike is Kala Patthar, the most spectacular Himalayan viewpoint, at 5,545 meters (18,192 ft) above sea level.

Length of 15 Days Everest Base Camp hike

The air distance from Kathmandu to Lukla is 138 meters, which takes 30 minutes to fly. The standard Everest Base Camp route from Lukla to EBC and return is 130 kilometers long (65 km each way). It may sound like a lot, but our itinerary is divided into 12 days of hiking, including 2 acclimatization days, so it won't be as difficult to attain. You will walk an average distance of 12-15 kilometers in 5-7 hours daily.

Weather in the Everest Base Camp

The Everest Base Camp's climate and weather are influenced by the seasons. As a result, we divide the weather into four distinct seasons: spring, monsoon, autumn/fall, and winter.

The weather is pleasant and dry in the spring (March to May). This is the ideal trekking season for Everest Base Camp because of its outstanding visibility. Similarly, rain keeps the path wet during monsoons (June to August). Vision is also cloudy due to cloud patches. Although it is still feasible, we do not recommend trekking during the monsoon as the trail may be blocked due to landslides.

Autumn (September to November) is another ideal season to hike to the Everest Base Camp. At this time of the year, visibility is superb due to the dry, bright weather. The coldest months of the year are December, January, and February, making winter trekking difficult. The mountains get chilly, and walking on a thick layer of snow is challenging. In the afternoon, there are strong breezes and windy conditions. Trekking to the Base Camp is still viable during early or late winter.

Difficulty Level

The itinerary of 15 Days Everest Base Camp Trek is moderate difficulty. It may be challenging to complete this trek if this is your first time hiking, especially on the Himalayan trail. You must walk for at least 5 to 7 hours each day. The hike features numerous uphill and downhill sections along a narrow, rocky path. Going on this expedition requires good health and physical fitness.

Are you concerned that the difficulty of the EBC hike will spoil the trip altogether? Worry not; you can plan appropriately and overcome the challenges after you have a solid awareness of the difficulties you'll encounter. Plus, you'd be accompanied by a professional trekking guide to help you.

Going on an adventure trek would be pointless if there were no challenges to face. In addition to making your hike more memorable, overcoming the challenge of the journey will better prepare you for your upcoming ascent.

Transportation

It is a challenging and lengthy road trip to reach Lukla, the starting and ending point of the Everest region hiking journey. The motorable way does not even get to Lukla; you must hike a few days to get there. Hence, you can save time and energy by flying to Lukla instead.

We provide a mountain flight from Kathmandu to Lukla as part of our package. After a brief 30-minute trip full of thrill and excitement, the plane makes a steep landing at Hilary Tenzing Airport in Lukla, one of the riskiest airports in the world. But worry not; you're safe with highly qualified and experienced pilots.

Accommodation in 15 Days Everest Base Camp Trip

In addition to economical teahouse and lodge accommodations during the hike, our trekking itinerary to the Everest Base Camp includes luxury and premium 3-star hotels in Kathmandu. The mountain teahouses offer comfortable mattresses, pillows, shared restrooms, hot drinking water, free Wi-Fi, and fulfilling meals.

Typically, the cozy rooms are set up for twin or triple sharing. If you are a solo traveler, you should be comfortable sharing a room with fellow travelers. However, if available, we can arrange separate lodgings for you, which is difficult during peak season.

Washroom and Toiletries

The lower part of the Everest Trek has a bathroom with a western toilet attached to your room. However, private restrooms aren't accessible or practical at high elevations. Therefore you must be comfortable using shared restrooms with Asian-style squat toilets. Bring your own toiletries for hygiene purposes.

Most teahouses in the Everest region offer hot showers, though some may charge extra for this facility. We advise you to use as little water as possible because of water shortages at higher elevations where water is scarce. Due to the extreme cold, especially in the winter, showering is often not an option at high altitudes.

Meals on the Everest Base Camp 15 Days Trek

Your body will need a lot of carbohydrates and proteins as we'll be trekking at high altitudes towards the tallest mountain in the world. Our meals on this hike are simple, practical, and hygienic. We promote eating local cuisine and specialties because they are far more hygienic and easier to prepare. It's always better than bringing frozen food to the trails that take days to deliver.

We suggest you eat Dal Bhat, a Nepalese cuisine that provides your body with enough protein and carbohydrates. You'll get plenty of protein from the lentil, beans, pulse soup, and carbohydrates from rice. Syakpa, often known as Sherpa stew, is also a popular dish. The guest house will also serve seasonal vegetables, giving your body extra nutrition.

You will also get the options of noodles, momo (dumplings), pasta, sandwiches, cereals, buckwheat/barley/millet roti, and so on in the lower altitude teahouses. We strongly advise drinking enough fluids such as green tea, lemon tea, hot lemon, ginger, and garlic soup (a must) at high altitudes to help warm your body.

You can also get plenty of non-veg items on the menu, but we advise you not to try them because they are unhygienic. Drinking alcoholic beverages and caffeinated drinks is also not worth the risk at high-altitude treks.

Drinking water on the trail

We enthusiastically support ecotourism and urge all of our guests to travel sensibly. Bring a bottle and fill it with hot water in teahouses rather than paying for bottled water (which might not be available everywhere).

If you're worried about the safety of the water on your 15 days Everest Base Camp journey, bring a water bottle with a built-in filtration system to fill up fresh water along the route. To make your water even safer for drinking, get some filtering pills.

Connectivity on the hiking route

Due to the remote geographical location of the Everest region, higher altitude communication may be difficult. Most teahouses offer Wi-Fi connections at some extra cost (often with patchy or limited coverage).

If you intend to use internet services in Nepal wherever phone signals are received, we advise bringing an NCell or NTC 4G SIM. The performance of the NTC network is proven better in the Everest Region.

Guide and Potter

Although hiring a guide is not obligatory to trek in the Everest region, it is the simplest way to ensure your safety because the weather can be unpredictable at higher altitudes. At Outfitter Nepal, we always advocate choosing knowledgeable, experienced guides. A qualified guide knows the route, local weather patterns, and how to respond to them. A skilled guide is also informed about first aid and the proper procedures to use in an emergency.

If you've packed lightly and have the strength to carry your backpack the entire trek, you might not need a porter. But consider how difficult it would be for your soldiers to travel through the rough terrain of the Himalayas while carrying more than 10 kilograms of luggage, especially at such a high altitude. Your travel would be made more comfortable by hiring a porter, who can carry the baggage of 2 persons and up to 12 kg each.

Everest Region Permits

You require two permits from the concerned authorities to embark on this 15 days Everest Base Camp hike. As a result of decentralization, Everest Region has created a new permissions system. Trekker Information Management System (TIMS) Card is no more required.

The following two permits are a must to enter the Everest region.

• Sagarmatha National Park Entry Permit - NPR 3000 (available in Monjo or Kathmandu)
• Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality Entrance Permit – NPR 2000 (issuable only in Lukla)

Everest Base Camp Kala Patthar Trekking Cost in 2025

A group of 10 persons can trek to Everest Base Camp for as little as US$1030. This is our standard cost for our EBC trek of 15 days. If your group consists of more than 10 individuals, we can adjust the package price accordingly. The 15 Days EBC Trek Cost for 2025 may range from US$ 1030 to US$ 2000 if you're a solo trekker or have a small group of fewer than 10 people.

Please note that the trek price may alter if you substitute one of the food or lodging options from the standard package cost. We can upgrade your lodging options to deluxe hotel rooms and tourist-standard lodging with connected toilets at available locations, even while trekking in the Everest region. Luxurious lodging can cost up to US$150 per night during 15 days EBC trek.

Things to keep in mind while trekking to Everest Base Camp

• High altitude means high risk. Therefore, go on your Everest Base Camp journey with a companion, be it a friend or a guide. It's because the weather gets unpredictable when in high-altitude settings.
• Do not enter any unauthorized or restricted area. Stay on the established trail the entire time.
• Acclimatization days are necessary to adapt your body to the increasing altitude and to prevent altitude sickness. Be sure to acclimatize well.
• Walking too quickly can be dangerous. Move at your own pace. If you walk hurriedly, you could get weary quickly, which drains all your energy.
• Do not leave any plastic or other garbage on the hiking trail. Ask your guide where to dispose of it, or carry it in your backpack and bring it back with you.
• Always be considerate of others, especially the locals, and act pleasantly. Do not disrespect their culture and religion.