Everest the name itself brings thrilling vibrations to many and is one of the highly demanding trekking trails into the wilderness of the high Himalayas. This 9 Day Everest Base Camp trek will take you on a comfortable way to the Everest Base Camp (5364M) and Kala-Patthar (5545M).

As the mountain got its new height in 2020 AD, which was a combined effort from the government of Nepal and China. The last height of 8848 meters was debatable for a long time and also the devastating earthquake of 2015 AD brought some questions about the height.

To bring out the truth both the country (Nepal and China) with the latest technology scaled a new height and was jointly declared to be 8848.86 meters. Making Everest once more a focal point for many and their dream and eagerness to step to the base of the highest mountain a reality.

This popularity of Mt. Everest goes to Tenzing Norgay and Sir Edmund Hillary after their first successful summit to the top in 1953 AD, which was known to the world, but even trekking to the Everest region was not an easy dream for the rest of the world because of the remote terrain without any trail and also a long journey from the main city Kathmandu along with lack of proper transportation up to Lukla.

Further with a long effort from Sir Edmund and Tenzing Norgay, they happened to supervise and find a platform for the Lukla airport in 1964 AD. This airport made the Everest region trek feasible in a short span of time.

But for many Everest still remains a dream, because of the 14-day long Everest trekking itinerary. This may be a difficult journey for many to spend a long holiday or manage a long itinerary bounded by money.

To cope with this situation Discover Altitude has managed a 9-day Kathmandu to Everest Base Camp trekking itinerary starting from Kathmandu and ending in Kathmandu, with deep research about the trail, altitude, and possible tea house to spend overnight during the trek.

This 9- days Everest Base Camp trip which is a short and simple itinerary for trekkers is feasible to the Himalayas for those who are enthusiastic and ready to face challenges to accomplish the entire trek in a short span of time.

This will be 8- days hike to Everest Base Camp altogether before taking the final (on the 9th day) early morning 25 minutes flight from Lukla to Kathmandu. The hike to the base camp of Everest will be a beautiful combination of nature and culture, with amazing Himalayan views, age-old Sherpa culture, tradition, Himalayan glaciers, religious sites, and diverse vegetation.

It will help trekkers who are restricted by time-limit and also money to spend on their long 16 days of Everest trek.

Everest Base Camp which is now a 9-day Everest Base Camp Trek will help trekkers to explore the majestic Himalayas, the lifestyle of Sherpa, culture, religion, and vegetation through the same long trail but in a short span of time saving both time and money.

This Everest Base Camp 9 days Trek, will take us to Lukla from Kathmandu and then the trek continues passing Namche Bazaar, Tengboche, Lobuche, Gorakshep, and finally to two popular viewpoints the Everest Base Camp and Kalapatthar before descending to Lukla.

Moreover, trekking to Everest Base Camp is not an easy effort for many and without acclimatization at the high elevation of Everest means prior physical exercise is a must to do a thing.

Hiking to Everest Base Camp starts from Lukla, after a short flight from Kathmandu (1350m) will take us to the base camp of Everest (5364m) along with Kalapatthar (5545m), just completing the entire Everest Base Camp Trek in 8 days, this makes trekkers be physically fit and mentally strong prior to their trek.

A breathtaking sunset view of Mount Everest from Kalapatthar during the 9 days trek to Everest base camp trek. 

But if your priority on the Everest trek is acclimatization or adding some more extra days; Discover Altitude can offer you Everest Base Camp Trek-15 days, Kalapatthar and Everest Base Camp Trek, 16 Days Everest Base Camp Trek. Further, you are free to customize and create your own Everest base camp trip, we will assist to revise it according to your interest and time limit.

LATEST NOTICE: Individual Trekking is banned in Nepal

Best Time For Everest Base Camp Trek

Everest Base Camp Trek is for all seasons, but every region has its own importance and beauty, and Everest is one of them. Along with this, vacation or holiday travelers can arrange also to determine the entire Everest trek.

Whatsoever may be the reason, the super best time of the year for Everest Base Camp will be no doubt the Spring and Autumn season, which is also the high trekking and expedition season.

Spring is from February to April, this time of the year brings a favorable Himalayan climate with greenery at the lower altitude, waterfalls, clear sky for the Himalayan views, and high Himalayan flowers everywhere.

Beautiful rhododendron flowers and Mount Kantega is pictured up in Tengboche. 

The fragment of the different vegetation can be easily felt when we are far away from the impact of modernization and are in the nature of the Himalayas.

Apart from Spring, Autumn is also a popular trekking season for the Everest Base Camp Trek, which normally begins from September to November. Although there won’t be green vegetation and Himalayan flowers as compared to the Spring season, the sky will be crystal clear without clouds.

As autumn is the beginning of winter there might be little snowfall at the high altitude but the trail will be smooth and easy to go. This time of the year will be a bit cold with no sweating but the majestic views of the Himalayas will be not to miss.

Indeed, winter is also a good time for the EBC trek, this time refers to December and January. During winter there will be less crowd on the trail and tea houses will be less occupied. But there will be snow everywhere throughout the trail at the high altitude, making the region along with the Himalayas covered with white snow shawls.

How Difficult is Everest Base Camp Trek?

The Everest Base Camp trek involves several uphill and downhill walks. 

Everest Base Camp trek is not a difficult trek, every year hundreds of trekkers reach the base of Mt. Everest easily, and we don't require any prior trekking experience for this trek to Everest Base Camp.

The trail to Everest Base Camp is moderately difficult due to its altitude, as we ascend and descend all the way to the highest altitude of 5545 meters to Kalapatthar further higher than Everest Base Camp (5364 meters) itself.

Everest Base Camp Trek 9- days will be from moderate to strenuous trek, this is because we are to accomplish the entire trek in a short span of time. This means we are escaping an extra two-night acclimatization day to make it short due to the limited time frame of travelers.

Normally, we suggest trekkers spend the extra nights for acclimatization, this helps your body to cope with the environment of the high Himalayas. But this doesn’t mean trekking Everest Base Camp in 9- days is impossible.

To make 8-days (here 8-day refers to the ending day at Lukla) at Everest Base Camp possible trekkers need some extra effort prior to their trek; we suggest travelers start cardiovascular exercises like running, swimming, jogging, and outdoor hiking to nearby hill stations, etc.

This is so required because every day trekkers are supposed to hike for at least 5-7 hours in the Himalayas and also the level of oxygen gets a bit thinner as we ascend above 3000 meters.

This regular cardiovascular exercise will help us to maintain our pace and also will help our muscles to perform in a proper way for 8 days in the Himalayas. If not so, 8-day Everest Base Camp Trek will be difficult along with challenging for any trekkers.

If you think the short 8-day Everest Base Camp Trek doesn’t match your level and interest, Discover Altitude has numerous other options for the same Everest Base Camp Trek with an easy-going itinerary and extra acclimatization days where required.

The possible option can be Everest Base Camp Trek-15 days, Kalapatthar and Everest Base Camp Trek, and 16 Days Everest Base Camp Trek, this includes the itinerary from the day of your arrival in Kathmandu till the day of your departure back home.

Or, if you think your age is a factor for the Everest trek, Discover Altitude offers Everest Base Camp Trek for Senior citizens or other treks in the Everest region to explore the Himalayas including Mt. Everest can be the Best Everest Base Camp Panorama Trek and Short Everest View Trek-5 days, can be a better option.

Benefits of 9-Day Everest Base Camp Hike

  • completion of the Everest base camp trek in a short period of time (only 9 days).
  • save up the budget for the same trip by $700 USD! (compared to 16 days itinerary) 
  • farewell dinner program with typical cultural Nepalese dances.
  • Complimentary use of some trekking equipment such as a Duffle bag, an Oximeter to monitor your oxygen level and pulse rate, and a local Sim-Card for communication if needed.
  • Trip completion certificate after the trek. 

Everest Base Camp 9 Day - Trek Highlights 

  • Enjoy typical Nepali reception from the Discover Altitude team upon your arrival in Kathmandu. 
  • Take a stunning domestic two-way flight to Lukla via Kathmandu and vice versa for the magical aerial view of the giant Himalayas at one of the most popular Lukla airports.
  • Visit the exotic capital of the entire Everest region also known as Namche Bazar, and explore the Sherpa village along with the Sherpa museum of the age-old living tradition.
  • Explore the Tengboche monastery, the only one carrying the history of Tibet at the highest altitude of the Everest region.
  • Grab an opportunity to experience the towering Himalayas like Ama Dablam, Mt. Lhotse, Nuptse, and Mt. Everest along with numerous others.
  • Leave your footprint at the base of the highest existing mountain in the world Mt. Everest (8848.86 meters).
  • Ascend to Kalapatthar (5545meter) for a 360° panoramic view, one of the most fabulous viewpoints to explore the high Himalayas in the entire Khumbu region.
  • The less time-consuming trail to accomplish your dream of being at the Everest Base Camp: a journey from dream to reality.
  • Leave your trace at the highest altitude of 5545 meters Kalapatthar, which was once the base camp of Everest. 

9 Day Everest Base Camp Trekking Itinerary

Day 1 Flight to Lukla (2860 m) and Trek to Monjo (2835 m/9301 ft)- 5 hours

Get Set Go with your camera and grab a window seat for the stunning view of the greenery and the snow-covered Himalayas. Upon landing at Lukla airport enjoy a cup of tea coffee and observe the landing and taking off of the airplane in one of the enthralling airports of Lukla.

planes are ready to take off from Lukla airport, the gateway to the Everest region.

Hiking through the deep green forest with the view of the Himalayas will energize us throughout the trail. We pass by a number of Sherpa villages before crossing a suspension bridge over the snow-melted Dudh Koshi river to reach Phakding for our Lunch break.

Further after the small break, we will hike uphill through the forest by the river to reach a small village called Monjo for our overnight camp at our tea house.

Overnight in Monjo

Max Altitude: 2,835m (9,301ft)
Altitude Loss: 5 meters
Duration: 5/6 Hours
Distance: 13 km
Accommodation: Tea House / Lodge
Mode of Transportation: Flight

Day 2 Hike to Namche Bazaar (3, 440 m/ 11286 ft)- 6 hours

After breakfast, we hike passing by the Sagarmatha National Conservation entrance counter. As we ascend uphill, blessed by the first glimpse of Mt. Thamserku standing taller with head high at the altitude of 6608 meters.

Further, we will be passing by an alpine forest with cascading waterfall, as Sagarmatha National Park is blessed with almost 200 different species of Himalayan birds and some wildlife as well like Himalayan tahr and musk deer; and crossing Dudh Koshi and Bhote Khosi river, we will reach Namche Bazar at the hilltop.

Namche Bazaar is a popular town along with the official headquarters of the entire Khumbu region. It is one of the trade centers for buyers and sellers, all the foodstuff is carried to Namche from Lukla through yaks and mules and further supplied to the nearby villages of the Khumbu region.

A stunning view of Kwangde Peak and Namche Bazaar is a picture from above the town. 

There is a sufficient number of lodges and hotels around with bars, beauty salons, restaurants, bakeries, banks, ATMs, the hospital along with the Sherpa museum to explore. Namche remains busy with trekkers because it is also a popular place for acclimatization, where trekkers spend 3 nights on average while ascending and descending two-way for EBC Trek.

Overnight in Namche Bazaar

Max Altitude: 3,440m (11,286ft)
Altitude Gain: 605 meters
Duration: 5/6 Hours
Distance: 5 km
Accommodation: Lodge / Tea House

Day 3 Trek to Pangboche (3,990 m/13, 091 ft)- 6 hours

As we move ascending higher towards the high Himalayas, keeping this in mind we take a slow climb uphill to reach the top point of a hill to have a magnificent view of the Himalayas along with the Namche Bazaar itself.

Hiking through deep rhododendron forest which gets bloomed during the spring season makes it no lesser than the paradise of the Himalayas with the mountain behind.

Finally, we will be at Tengboche, this little village is popular in the entire Khumbu region because of the Tengboche monastery, the largest situated at this altitude. This can be our lunch spot as well, Tengboche monastery is one of the centers for the Tibetan monastery in the entire Khumbu region, trekkers are welcomed inside and if we are lucky, we will be able to have a look at the ritual praying ceremony by the monk. The monastery stands tall and still with positive vibration and the Himalayas behind including Ama Dablam is worth seeing.

Further heading ahead, we pass by a Sherpa village Deboche, the only village with a Buddhist nunnery monastery, we can spend some time talking with nuns before heading towards our final destination of the day, Pangboche, a small local village with a couple of tea houses. Evening we can spend our time viewing the twinkling stars above the sky with the snow-covered Himalayas just below.

Pangboche village and stunning view of Mount Ama Dablam en route to EBC trek. 
Max Altitude: 3,990m (13,090ft)
Altitude Gain: 550 meters
Duration: 6 / 7 Hours
Distance: 15.12 km
Accommodation: Lodge / Tea House

Day 4 Trek to Thukla (4,620 m /15,157 ft)- 6 hours

On the fourth day of our trek, we will pass by all the vegetation and start hiking through the bare Himalayan Rocky Mountains. At the very first, we will go through a popular overnight village called Dingboche, which is also known as the summer valley of the Khumbu region.

Strolling prayer wheels, and mani walls we head towards two popular Sherpa villages of the high altitude; Somare and Pheriche. In Pheriche, we will stop for our lunch break with the view of the Himalayas facing us.

Finally hiking through the rocky trails, we will reach Lukla also known as Dughla. This little village with tea houses is a magnificent viewpoint to witness Cholatse, Taboche, and the ever-present Ama Dablam mountains.

Thukla village and with the sharp summit of Mount Cholatse in the background. 
Max Altitude: 4,620m (15,157ft)
Altitude Gain: 630 meters
Duration: 6/7 HOurs
Distance: 8.5 km
Accommodation: Lodge / Tea House

Day 5 Trek to Gorekshep 5,164 m (16,942 feet) and Hike to Everest Base Camp (5,364 m)- 8 hours

The final day for us to be at the highest destination and also the most awaited deserved place to be Everest Base Camp. This will also be the longest trial for us. We will take our time today to maintain our pace, as the area is popularly known as the difficult zone for trekkers due to the rocky trail along with the altitude.

Passing by Lobuche, we hike a further couple of hours through the Khumbu glacier to reach the highest overnight camp of our entire trek which is Gorakshep, having our lunch and unloading our duffle bag, we hike with a bottle of water towards EBC through the snowy and rocky trail.

At Everest Base Camp and taking pictures for the memory of the trip. 

During expedition season we will be able to explore a number of tents for climbers. Spending around an hour at the base of the highest mountain we descend towards Gorakshep for our dinner and overnight.

Overnight in Gorakshep

Max Altitude: 5,164m (16,942ft)
Altitude Gain: 744 meters
Altitude Loss: 200 meters
Duration: 7/8 Hours
Distance: 11.6 km
Accommodation: Lodge/ Tea House

Day 6 Hike to Kalapatthar (5,545 m) and descend to Pheriche 4,371 m (14,340 feet) - (3+5 hours)

This 6th day of our hike will be one of the best moments of the entire trek, we wake up early in the morning for a short hike of an hour to reach Kalapatthar, one of the best viewpoints of the entire Khumbu region.

This must be an early hike for the first glimpse of the sunlight over the Khumbu range of the Himalayas. An unbeatable view never to compare with any, Kalapatthar provides one of the best views of the entire Himalayas including Mt. Everest.

Mount Everest(middle) and Nuptse(right) are pictured from Kala Patthar in the morning hike. 

Once the base camp of Everest, Kalapatthar will bless us with a 360° panoramic view including the Khumbu glacier. This will be a better place than Everest base camp.

Descending towards Gorakshep for our breakfast, we hike towards Pheriche, passing by the Khumbu glacier and the giant Himalayas behind to reach for our breakfast.

Overnight in Pheriche

Max Altitude: 4,371m (14,340ft)
Altitude Loss: 793 meters
Duration: 7/ 8 Hours
Distance: 14 km
Accommodation: Lodge/ Tea House

Day 7 Descend to Namche Bazaar (3,440 m/11,286 ft)- 6 hours

Descending downhill might be easy for many, today we will pass by rocky mountains toward alpine and rhododendron forests. Enjoying our lunch in Tengboche and if interested can take a glimpse of the Tengboche monastery as well.

We descend passing a couple of Sherpa villages until we take the last climb to step Namche Bazaar. Today we will have a sufficient amount of time to explore Namche Bazaar and enjoy a hot shower as well. Exploring the popular commercial hub of the Khumbu region, we can spend some time visiting the Sherpa museum as well.

Overnight in Namche Bazaar

Namche Bazaar is pictured from the eastern side of the village on our descend from the EBC trek.
Max Altitude: 3,440m (11,286ft)
Altitude Loss: 931 meters
Duration: 6/7 Hours
Distance: 19 km
Accommodation: Lodge / Tea House

Day 8 Descend to Lukla (2,860 m/9,383 ft)- 6 hours

A lovely stop before getting back to Lukla to finish the trek.

On the last day of our entire trek, we descend passing by Namche Bazaar to meet the Sagarmatha national conservation checkpoint to re-enter our permit before descending. The trail will be through the rhododendron forest until we reach Monjo.

Further, crossing the suspension bridge over Dudh Koshi River we will enter into a deep forest of pine, rhododendron, juniper, etc. until Phakding. Then on we pass by farmland, a waterfall, and Sherpa village to reach Lukla.

Max Altitude: 2,840m (9,317ft)
Altitude Loss: 600 meters
Duration: 6/7 Hours
Distance: 19 km
Accommodation: Lodge / Tea House

Day 9 Early morning flight to Kathmandu (25 minutes) and final departure

On the last day in the Khumbu region, after early breakfast we take a short flight to Kathmandu, bidding farewell to all the hills and Himalayas through the window of our plane along with majestic views of the remote villages; we will land at Kathmandu airport.

flight back to Kathmandu in the morning.

A representative from Discover Altitude will escort you in a private car to your respective hotel.

Max Altitude: 1,350m (4,429ft)
Altitude Loss: 1490 meters
Duration: 40 minutes
Mode of Transportation: Flight / Car
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Cost Details for the 9 Day Everest Base Camp Trekking

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  • Complementary pick up service for your arrival in Nepal 
  • Pick-up and drop to/from the domestic airport.
  • Round trip flight in and out to Lukla.
  • All night accommodation in lodge during the trek on twin sharing basis (please inquire if you need private accommodation)
  • Sagarmatha National Park Permit
  • Pasang Lhamu Permit
  • TIMS Permit
  • Water Purification Tablet
  • Discover Altitude Trek Cap 
  • Complementary Trekking Pole 
  • Micro-spikes for winter trek 
  • First-aid kits 
  • Government Registered Trekking Guide throughout the trek
  • Airport Tax
  • All Government taxes and Service charges
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  • Accommodation in Kathmandu
  • Meals during the trekking (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
  • Hard drinks, cold drinks, and bottled water.
  • Wi-Fi, hot showers, and battery charging.
  • Porter to carry bag (can arrange if you need them)
  • Gratitude for Guide.
  • All those things that are not mentioned above in included section.

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Expericne your 9-Day Everest Base Camp Trek with our optional upgrades for greater comfort, convenience, and flexibility. Choose from a 5-star hotel stay in Kathmandu, a helicopter flight to Lukla to avoid the long drive to Manthali, luxury lodge upgrades during the trek, or a helicopter return from Gorakshep to Kathmandu after reaching Everest Base Camp. You can also add 2–3 extra acclimatization or trekking days for a more relaxed pace, making your Everest adventure safer and more enjoyable.

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If you would like to add extra trekking or acclimatization days for a more comfortable Everest experience, you can extend your itinerary for just USD 100 per person, per day.
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Continue your Himalayan adventure with a 4-night, 5-day all-inclusive Bhutan tour after your Everest Base Camp Trek. The package includes Kathmandu–Paro–Kathmandu flights, Bhutan visa, 4-star accommodation, all meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner), private transportation, guided sightseeing, and entrance fees. Experience the peaceful beauty of Bhutan, visit the famous Tiger's Nest Monastery, explore ancient monasteries and fortresses, and discover the unique culture of the Last Himalayan Kingdom.
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Accommodation in Everest Base Camp Trek 

Trekking in the Himalayan region of Nepal will serve you with tea houses and lodges. These are basic hotels,s in other words, mainly run by local families of the region. Talking about the EBC Trekking trail, the majority of the people residing in this area are Sherpas.

Thus, making them the owner of family-run tea houses and lodges. You will be excited to enjoy Sherpa’s hospitality, as the tea house and lodges are touristic standards with all the basic facilities available in the region. 

Some might afford you with an attach-bathroom at the lower altitude but others have common western toilets. Sherpa is known to the world as the kindest and most well-coming people, their hospitality will make you feel at home away from home.

Each room will have two beds to share with others, along with a warm blanket, pillow, and firm mattress. You will need to carry your own sleeping bag, in the case of a solo traveler, a private room can be arranged upon prior booking.

As Discover Altitude, books the tea houses in advance, so that we can help you to enjoy the best mountain view room available.

Drinks and Water on Everest Base Camp Trek

No matter where you are, every lodge and tea house will have a menu with a variety of drinks, which includes hot lemon, ginger, mint, honey, tea, coffee, hot chocolate, coke, Fanta, sprite, mountain dew, mango juice, pineapple juice, apple juice along with different alcoholic beverages. All these are refreshment items while trekking EBC.

Apart from drinks, water is very important during the EBC trek, this helps the body to hydrate throughout the entire trail into the Himalayas. Drinking at least 3-4 liters of water will help our body to function while we ascend higher, this may be in the form of cold or lukewarm water.

Water is available all the way throughout the trail, every teahouse, restaurant, the small shop is filled with bottled mineral water which will cost from 1-3 USD depending upon the altitude. But bottled water (plastic waste) is one of the main sources of polluting the entire environment, so the suggestion is to carry a refilling bottle.

You can also use tap water to drink but it will be good to use purifying tablets or a water filter so that you won’t have any stomach problems while trekking.

Required Permit for Everest Base Camp Trek

Everest Base Camp lies in the conservation area, also known as Sagarmatha National Conservation Area, the only UNESCO natural world heritage site of the Himalayas. The office lies in Monjo just below the Namche Bazar. Along with this, the entire region comes under Pasang Lhamu Municipality, a local form of government.

You will need a Sagarmatha National Conservation Area Permit which costs Rs 3000 and a Pasang Lhamu Municipality Tax of Rs 3000 along with a TIMS Permit of Rs 2000 for solo trekkers and Rs 1000 while trekking through government registered agency.

This day the TIMS card is not used in Everest trekking, however, there is possibility of TIMS Card coming into effect very soon.

Travel Insurance for Everest Base Camp Trek

Travel Insurance is a vital safeguard for any travelers, and trekking to Everest Base Camp is no exception. Discover Altitude is not an agent for any travel insurance and we don’t sell any policy regarding travel insurance. We can only assist in providing multiple options for the insurance policy.

The first thing a trekker should know is the highest altitude of the entire trek, and for EBC Trek the highest altitude will be Kalapatthar (5545 meters). Keeping this in mind, you can go through different travel policies which are found online and buy a policy covering almost 6000 meters, in case you want to climb some peak.

Read the policy and make sure your insurance policy covers the following contingencies such as emergency helicopter evacuation, medical treatment, repatriation, and trekking.

This is very important; in case of health issues you can easily be rescued, this will guarantee your safety in time of emergency and you can file a claim, for this Discover Altitude will help you assist with all legal papers for the claim.

List of gears for Everest Base Camp Trek

Although the list of gears differs from each individual choice and interest, the list of equipment below is a general idea that provides some guidelines for gears to bring during your trek to Everest base camp.

Bringing clothes during the trek is all about how long you can go with the same clothes vs how often you want to change clean clothes and also the time of the year you trek.

However, we advise you to bring sufficient and warm enough clothes fit for much colder weather as mountain weather is always unpredictable. Just for your reminder, you can buy all these gears in Kathmandu as well and some can be hired too.

  • Duffel bag
  • Sleeping bag
  • Daypack bag to carry frequently needed stuff
  • Water bottle
  • Upper body
  • Short sleeve synthetic t-shirts (while trekking you sweat a lot so, synthetic t-shirts are best to bring as they are light and dry fast)
  • Wind shirts
  • Long sleeve Merino wool t-shirts
  • Synthetic insulated jacket (you can use it for climbing as well)
  • Fleece glove
  • Insulated gloves
  • Buff (trail gets very dusty with trekkers and animals passing by you so, you can use it as a mask)
  • Sunglass
  • Sun hat
  • Fleece hat
  • Rain gear or poncho.
  • Lower body
  • Trekking shoes (prober boots with grip is recommended as trail are rough so you might twist your ankle)
  • Slipper or lightweight shoes (it is handy to wear in the guest house when you did day trekking)
  • Cotton hiking shocks
  • Hiking pants
  • Fleece trouser
  • Underwear trousers
  • Underwear
  • Waterproof paint

Miscellaneous items

  • Items for drinking water treatments such as Steripen, iodine tablets, chlorine liquids, or water filters. (if you using liquids or tablets it might bring a different taste in water so you can bring some juice-powder to bring a nice taste)
  • Fast drying-camp towel (most guesthouses don't provide a towel for a shower so it's good to have one)
  • Body wipes (it comes in handy if you don't take shower, especially in higher altitudes where there are no showers)
  • toilet papers
  • Lip balm
  • Sunscreens (minimum of SPF 40 plus as in higher altitude sunlight are direct and more penetrating.
  • Earplugs (it is handy stuff as most guest house rooms are separated by plywood. So, sometimes your next room trekkers might be noisy talkers or snores.
  • Mobile phone (you can use it as an alarm or there are internet services in most of the guesthouses so, you can use it if you want to communicate)
  • Diary (to keep note of everyday events)
  • Chargers with adapter (you can charge your gadgets along the trail by hydro-powered electricity in the lower region and sun-powered in the higher region)
  • Camera
  • Medical kit (Diamox, Imodium, ibuprofen, throat lozenges, tape, scissor,
  • Zip-lock plastic bag (Although you put your all stuff in a duffel bag, however, Zip-lock bag can come in handy when you want to separate your items like toiletries, socks, underwear, and smelly clothes)
  • Headlamp or torchlight
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Trekking sticks (most people use them and it is very helpful while walking rocky trails and especially for knees going downhill.
  • Sandal
  • Pocket knife
  • Pee-bottle (it's handy if you don't want to go out of the room during the night)

How Safe is Everest Base Camp Trek?

Safety of our Clients and Staff is our topmost priority, keeping all this in mind Discover Altitude has a number of highly experienced government license holders trekking guides/Sherpa local to that particular region. This makes the guide familiar with the trail and also the local villagers.

Our guide will be well-equipped with all the necessary trekking gear along with a first aid kit. They are well-trained with basic treatment at high altitudes.

In case of emergency, our guide will help to assist to descend at the lower altitude or communicate with your insurance agency for the possible rescue operation, and also our entire team will be there for 24×7 to help in time of need.

If any unforeseen circumstance arises (while trekking at a high altitude) due to weather, avalanche, or natural disaster, and if our guide thinks heading forwards might cause injuries or possible danger, he will have full right to divert the trek or withhold the trek or wind up.

This will be in extreme situations where the question of the safety and security of our clients arises.

Last Minute Booking For Everest Base Camp Trek

Last-minute booking for the EBC trek will be accepted but this should be at least a day before the trek gets started. But we suggest our client avoid last-minute booking for a 9-day EBC trek.

If so you need to make sure your physical level is fair enough to accomplish the Everest base camp trek because hiking to EBC without acclimatization will be a strenuous climb for many at the high altitude.

If you think your physical condition is fair enough for this 9-days EBC trek, we request our client to contact us through email, or WhatsApp or can give us a call at +977-9841161593, +977-9851149890

Please note that all the payments for the trek for last-minute booking should be made in advance.