Short Everest Base Camp trek / 11 Days EBC trek cost
Overview
Short Everest base camp trek
11 days Everest base camp trek offers a great chance to see to explore the nature and culture of the Khumbu region and Sherpa people. The Short Everest base camp trek starts from your scenic flight from Kathmandu to Lukla. Next, you will continue trek to Phakding, Namche Bazar, Tengboche, Dingboche, Lobuche, Gorakshep, Everest base camp, Kalapathar, and finally back to Lukla and fly back to Kathmandu. You can experience the Everest massif within a short period of time.
Short trekking to Everest base camp is the way to fulfilling adventurous journey and close view of Everest massif. Those who have a short time can do thrilling experiences like a short Everest hike. Moreover while walking to the Everest base camp can pass through the beautiful nature of Sagarmatha national park, a fascinating view of Sherpa cultures and their lifestyle, countryside, and mesmerizing view of the highest mountains.
Anyone trekkers who would like to do hiking to EBC and don’t have sufficient time so 11 days short Everest base camp trek is one of the best options for adventure lovers who are physically fit. Although you can see a close 360-degree view of Mount Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Pumori, Ama Dablam many more.
On the other hand, enjoy the beautiful colorful villages and local market. Therefore you can enjoy the glamorous view of hidden wilderness, flora, and fauna of the Sagarmatha national park which is also the core attraction of the EBC short hike. Although, you can also do some other alternative trekking to the Everest region as your time matter. You can do 14 days Everest base camp trek.
When is the best time to do a short Everest base hike?
Everest base camp short hike is good for all seasons. However, spring March to May, and Autumn September to November are the best and high seasons to do this Everest trekking regarding the best views and beautiful weather. During the high season, trekkers can encounter many trekkers on the trail to EBC and pass through the beautiful Himalayas and villages.
Likewise, trekkers can do Everest base camp treks even in the monsoon and winter season but during that time weather sometimes may not be suitable. Monsoon can be cloudy and humid and winter may be freezing and heavy snow but solitude lovers and avoid crowed can do this trek even in the summer and winter seasons. Therefore anyone doing Everest base camp within a short time Sunrise Adventure treks offers the best trekking experience forever.
Everest Panorama trek
Everest Panorama trek is one of the best trekking options to see the quick Mount Everest. This trek reach to the Tengboche Monastery can enjoy the close massif view of Everest, Lhotse, Amadablam etc. Everest Panorama trek is a relatively easy and unique trek in comparison to the Everest base camp trek. You can close view of Mount Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Damla, Thamserku, Lobuche, Island Peak and many more. Everest panorama trail is worth it for average mountain lovers.
Similarly, close view of amazing landscapes, Khumbu icefalls, and villages is a fantastic memory of the Everest base camp tour. Everest base camp trek mainly focuses on the thrilling experience of the Everest base camp helicopter tour. A close view of amazing landscape, Khumbu valleys, and villages is a memorable helicopter chopper tour to Everest and Kalapathar.
First scenic flight from Kathmandu to Lukla and trek to Phakding passing through the Dudh Koshi river passing through the nice suspension bridges. After the Phakding trek, Namche Bazar passed by Sagarmatha national park, and Hillary bridges. Namche Bazar is the main trade hub of the Khumbu region and explores Sherpa museum culture. You can hike to Everest view and see the amazing view of Mount Everest massif, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam. Likewise, next, continue the trek to Tengboche and explore one of the oldest Tengboche monasteries. If you have time may hike to Pangbouche.
Those trekkers who don’t have enough time and would like to see Mount Everest can do this Everest panorama trek. This trek is highly recommended for everyone as a moderate trek and no need to worry about altitude sickness if you good physically fit. You can explore the beautiful landmarks of Sagarmatha National park, Namchebazar, Tengboche, and Sherpa live hood.
Best season and Weather?
Sometime Lukla flight may not occur on time due to the weather problem. The weather in Lukla may change anytime and flights may be delayed and postponed in this case you may have extra days is better.
Spring and autumn is the best season for Everest base camp trekking. March to May and September to November is the best season of the year to do Nepal Everest base camp trekking. The Winter season is freezing and the coldest temperature of the year. On the other hand, the monsoon is cloudy and may not see a clear vision. You can also do the Everest trek even in winter and monsoon to avoid the crowd but have to passion about the bad weather. If there is bad weather will arrange a helicopter flight to Lukla via sharing basis which cost additionally around the US $ 500 per person.
Food and Accommodation?
Food and accommodation is the key factor while doing Nepal Everest base camp hiking. However, you will have basic luxury accommodation on the Everest panorama trek. Varieties of accommodation available on the Everest panorama trek but we have to book in advance during high seasons due to the overflow of the trekkers. Similarly, there are varieties of the Western menu, Indian, Chines, and obviously Nepali Dal Bhat. You can get bottled water, tap water, or boil water too and beverage is available in different varieties. All the drinks items are excluded from our package price and have to make sure to bring extra money on trekking.
What‘s Included
What‘s Excluded
Itinerary
Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla. Meet up with the Sherpa guides and porters before heading towards Phakding. The porters’ loads are organized here, in Lukla. Journey passes through Dudh Koshi (“Milk River”), and finally reaching to Phakding.
Namche Bazaar is the main administrative and trading centre for the Khumbu region. With the inclusion of magnificent forests of blue pine, fir, juniper and rhododendron as well as the first view of Everest, it helps you to control the anticipation of the thrilling journey.
To adapt to the altitude and new surrounding we acclimatize in Namche Bazaar. We spend the day hiking by enjoying the scenes of mountains and sunrise and sunset in Khumbu Peak. Besides that you will either be taken to explore Thame Monastery or Khumjung village.
The trek from Namche to Tengboche is unbelievably stunning, Far below is the Dudh Koshi and Thamserku, Kantenga, Ama Dablam, Lhotse and Everest rises in front. Woods, Rhododendron Forest, Mani Walls, Chorten (Stupas), and suspension bridges across the rivers make this a lovely walk.
Continue trek to Dingboche. From Dingboche we can enjoy the scenic views of Ama Dablam, Dingboche is the only place in the region where barley is produced. Tame pheasants are regularly seen in this area.
The ascent towards Everest Base Camp continues through Alpine meadows and summer yak pastures towards the end of the moraine of the Khumbu Glacier. At the moraine, there are stone monuments to six sherpas who died in an avalanche, as well as monuments to other climbers. From here, it is a steep, tough climb towards the village of Gorak Shep. Continue on towards Lobuche, where the view is straight towards Nuptse and the sunset is truly magnificent.
The higher altitude makes this day's trekking quite challenging. The Changri Glacier looms ahead as the trek heads for Gorakshep, a small, usually frozen, lake, by lunchtime. Relax and get adjusted to the altitude before the attempt to reach Everest Base Camp.
You can see a different view of Everest today, with a trek up to Kala Pattar. Known to have the best views of Everest, this is a challenging trek, but worth it on a clear day. Begin the descent from Kala Pattar, heading for Pheriche. This is not the most challenging of hikes, but the altitude can make the many uphill sections below Gorakshep seem tough. Stop to look around; the views are quite spectacular.
Today we trek back to Namche which takes us around 6 hours. Enjoy the surrounding and meet local peoples
The final day of our trek returns back to Lukla. Relax after the rigorous adventure and reflect on the challenges just undertaken.
We take the short flight back to Kathmandu, where the rest of the day is free for shopping, sightseeing, or relaxing in one of the many rooftop cafes. Around in the evening join a special dinner program.
FAQs about
the trip
Firstly, we have to take Kathmandu to Lukla flight (35 min) to in the morning then we start the trek from Lukla but sometimes due to the air traffic and weather problems, the flight may be delayed or cancelled. Due to the uncertainty of the Lukla weather, we are not sure about the untimed flight. If there will be frequent weather problem, we do arrange a flight by helicopter chopper and for this, you have to pay additional or need to wait for extra days for the Lukla flight.
Firstly, we have to take Kathmandu to Lukla flight (35 min) to in the morning then we start the trek from Lukla but sometimes due to the air traffic and weather problems, the flight may be delayed or cancelled. Due to the uncertainty of the Lukla weather, we are not sure about the untimed flight. If there will be frequent weather problem, we do arrange a flight by helicopter chopper and for this, you have to pay additional or need to wait for extra days for the Lukla flight.
Firstly, we have to take Kathmandu to Lukla flight (35 min) to in the morning then we start the trek from Lukla but sometimes due to the air traffic and weather problems, the flight may be delayed or cancelled. Due to the uncertainty of the Lukla weather, we are not sure about the untimed flight. If there will be frequent weather problem, we do arrange a flight by helicopter chopper and for this, you have to pay additional or need to wait for extra days for the Lukla flight.
Firstly, we have to take Kathmandu to Lukla flight (35 min) to in the morning then we start the trek from Lukla but sometimes due to the air traffic and weather problems, the flight may be delayed or cancelled. Due to the uncertainty of the Lukla weather, we are not sure about the untimed flight. If there will be frequent weather problem, we do arrange a flight by helicopter chopper and for this, you have to pay additional or need to wait for extra days for the Lukla flight.
Firstly, we have to take Kathmandu to Lukla flight (35 min) to in the morning then we start the trek from Lukla but sometimes due to the air traffic and weather problems, the flight may be delayed or cancelled. Due to the uncertainty of the Lukla weather, we are not sure about the untimed flight. If there will be frequent weather problem, we do arrange a flight by helicopter chopper and for this, you have to pay additional or need to wait for extra days for the Lukla flight.
Firstly, we have to take Kathmandu to Lukla flight (35 min) to in the morning then we start the trek from Lukla but sometimes due to the air traffic and weather problems, the flight may be delayed or cancelled. Due to the uncertainty of the Lukla weather, we are not sure about the untimed flight. If there will be frequent weather problem, we do arrange a flight by helicopter chopper and for this, you have to pay additional or need to wait for extra days for the Lukla flight.
Firstly, we have to take Kathmandu to Lukla flight (35 min) to in the morning then we start the trek from Lukla but sometimes due to the air traffic and weather problems, the flight may be delayed or cancelled. Due to the uncertainty of the Lukla weather, we are not sure about the untimed flight. If there will be frequent weather problem, we do arrange a flight by helicopter chopper and for this, you have to pay additional or need to wait for extra days for the Lukla flight.
Firstly, we have to take Kathmandu to Lukla flight (35 min) to in the morning then we start the trek from Lukla but sometimes due to the air traffic and weather problems, the flight may be delayed or cancelled. Due to the uncertainty of the Lukla weather, we are not sure about the untimed flight. If there will be frequent weather problem, we do arrange a flight by helicopter chopper and for this, you have to pay additional or need to wait for extra days for the Lukla flight.
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