Trek Highlights: Nice views on daily walks to mount Everest base camp in the harmony of local Sherpa culture

35 minuet flight each way with unparalleled views of Himalayan peaks with Everest

Exploring Sherpa villages of immense culture and traditions with the tour of Buddhist monasteries

Adventure over high green hills and beyond within barren and windswept beautiful terrain

From the alpine forest of pines and rhododendron trees rugged arctic zone of ice and glaciers Trek Overview Budget Everest Base Camp Trek is an ideal trekking package to EBC for all adventure travelers. Your trekking starts after the scenic 35 minutes flight from Kathmandu which brings you to Lukla airport. Here you will meet your porter and the trek starts with the experienced guide of Mountain Magic Treks who leads the trek following Sherpa villages, blue pine forest over countless ridges closer to the ice giants than any other trek. Budget Everest Base Camp Trekking itinerary and trek price have been customized for limited vacation, with rest and acclimatizing day in Dingboche. Budget Everest Base Camp Trekking Route Information: The trek offers an outstanding opportunity to hike up to Everest Panorama Viewpoint “Everest Viewpoint” (From Namche Bazaar) for fitness at the higher altitudes which showcase terrific views of the famous mountains Ama Dablam, Lhotse, Nuptse, Kangtega, Tabuchi, Thamserku and valley floor. Budget Mount Everest Base Camp Trek passes through Lukla to Phakding which heads to Namche Bazar. After Namche Bazaar the temperature drops, forests give a way to dry rock and ice. The last place calls Gorakshep where we will have a lunch and walk around to view the ring of peaks surrounding Everest Base Camp on the Khumbu Glacier and the Khumbu ice fall towards the summit to Everest and back to Gorakshep for overnight. Next, in the morning climb up to Kalapathar for the Sunrise (This is the great viewpoint of Everest Himalayan range) and back to the hotel for the breakfast. After that you will be back downhill easier path for three days towards Lukla. The trekking routes is not walking long distance day by day, it is only 6-7 hours a day. Budget Everest Base Camp Trek route Itinerary is Phakding, Namche Bazaar, Tengboche, Dingboche, Lobuche, Gorakshep and same way back. The Services You will get in Budget EBC Trekking This 11 Days Budget Everest Base Camp Trek package provides you domestic flights, Trekking Permits, guide and porter, Pick up and drop, 10 days proper trekking on full board with a rest day in Namche Bazaar for acclimatization. Outline Itinerary Day 01: Fly to Lukla 2,820 m and trek to Phakding 2,640 M (30 mins flight) and 3 hrs walks) Day 02: Trek to Namche Bazaar 3,440 m - 05 hrs walks. Day 03: Rest day at Namche for acclimatization and local hike. Day 04: Trek to Thyangboche Monastery 3,867 m - 05 hrs. Day 05: Trek to Dingboche 4,360 m - 05hrs. Day 06: Trek to Lobuche 4,930 m - 05 hrs. Day 07: Trek to Everest Base Camp 5,364 m and return to Gorakshep 5,180 m - 06 hrs. Day 08: Hike to Kalapathar 5,545 m trek to Pangboche 3,900 m via Pheriche 4,240m - 06 hrs. Day 09: Trek to Namche Bazaar via Tengboche - 06 hrs walks. Day 10: Trek to Lukla - 06 hrs. Day 11: Fly back to Kathmandu and transfer to your hotel. Note: Please note that above outline itinerary is just a guideline where hours of average walking distances are just approximate, providing you a clear idea to plan this wonderful trip to Everest within 10 nights and 11 days from Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu. Important Note: Please be aware that taking a flight in smaller aircraft to mountainous region, where bad and unfavorable weather might prolong your journey, like delay to and from Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu. Himalayan weather can be unpredictable sometimes, however we will try our best to make the itinerary days as it is where possible, in case of flight delay and cancellation situation arises, where you need to extend few days before and after the trekking days from the itinerary provided to be on the safe side.

Day 01: Fly to Lukla 2,820 m and trek to Phakding 2,640 M (30 mins flight) and 3 hrs walk) Starting the fantastic adventure with early morning scenic flight to Lukla, this is the gateway to Everest region, as the first day of trek leads downhill and on moderate winding path past Chhoplung and Ghat farm village to reach Phakding for overnight stop by the glacial Dudh Kosi River with green views. Note: Lukla Flights are departing and returning to Ramechhap instead of Kathmandu due to ongoing upgrades at Kathmandu Airport. It's about a 4-hour drive to Ramechhap from Kathmandu so you will get started for the airport around 2 am. The return drive at the end of the trek is between 4 and 6 hours depending on traffic. Day 02: Trek to Namche Bazaar 3,440 m - 05 hrs walk. This second day of walk leads to famous Namche Bazaar the capital of Khumbu Sherpas, as the walk follows Dudh Kosi River upstream crossing several bridges past Benkar and Monjo nice Sherpa villages then entering Sagarmatha National Park designated in 1974, as world heritage and highest Park in this planet. From here walking on the river bed and then a final climb up for a few hours with super views of Mount Everest and other surrounding peaks, slowly this climb brings you at colorful town village at Namche Bazaar where you can have many facilities, like banks-ATM-Post office-stores and many shops with cyber cafe, nice hotels, and restaurants. Namche Bazaar is popular for weekly colorful, busy Saturday market here with time to browse around with views of Kongde and Thamserku peaks. Day 03: Rest day at Namche for acclimatization and local hike. Your important and necessary rest day for acclimatization from AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness) which might occur sometimes if one does take slowly on this high altitude terrain, here visit the Park Museum with excellent information of Khumbu areas, with superb views of stunning Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Ama Dablam and other arrays of peaks. Around 3-4 hours hike to the Everest View Hotel from Namche for more better views of peaks with a steep climb and descend on the same way back. Day 04: Trek to Tengboche Monastery 3,867 m - 05 hrs. From Namche onward altitude gains slowly as the walk leads on gradual winding path with tremendous views of surrounding peaks with Everest and magnificent Ama Dablam, as the walk descends to Imjatse River at Phunki Tenga, where a slow climb into cool alpine forest for a few hours brings you at scenic and picturesque Thyangboche Monastery, encircled by series of peaks with excellent views of Ama Dablam and Mt. Everest, here with time to visit its interesting monastery and witness Buddhist priest and students on prayer. Thyangboche Monastery also holds a great event called Mani Rimdu in the month of October, a colorful mask dance by Lama and monks to wade evil spirits. Day 05: Trek to Dingboche 4,360 m - 05hrs. From Thyangboche with catching morning clear views of mountains and then heading downhill through serene woodland reaching at a metal bridge over Imjatse River, from here with uphill walk to Pangboche, the last permanent Sherpa farm village before Everest Base Camp, as the walk leads to Somare for lunch with super views of Ama Dablam at close distance, and then heading on gradual path with short climb to reach at Imjatse valley. Dingboche at 4,360 m located within beautiful Imjatse valley with close North Face views of Amadablam including Lhotse and stunning Island peak towards east. Day 06: Trek to Lobuche 4,930 m - 05 hrs. Morning overlooking superb views of high snow-capped peaks with Ama Dablam North Face, as your adventure begins heading uphill for an hour to a ridge and then on gradual up with stunning views as the walk leads to Thukla, where Khumbu glacier melts into a raging icy river here with rest and lunch then climb up to Thukla ridge, where you can observe many memorials of climbers and mountaineers who died on Everest expedition including other peaks within Everest region. After a pleasant stop, another hour of high altitude walk brings you at Lobuche with 8-10 good lodges to stay facing Nuptse and Lobuche peaks Day 07: Trek to Everest Base Camp 5,364 m and return to Gorakshep 5,180 m - 06 hrs. Today a big marvelous day with an adventure towards your main goal and highlight of the trip reaching at the foot of world number Mt. Everest at base camp, morning walk leads on the gradual uphill slope with short steep climb near Glass Pyramid, optional sidewalk to visit at this glass pyramid a metrological station and a lab, established by Italy and Nepal government to track and read the Himalayan weather and the flow of the glacier. From here few hour of good walk over moraine and glacier brings you at Gorakshep located on route Everest Base Camp and Kalapathar hilltop, Gorakshep with 3-4 nice lodges for overnight stops, from here our walk leads further east over glacier and moraine then reaching at Everest base camp of above 5,364 m high with sweeping views of Khumbu Ice Fall and glacier. During peak expedition season this place is flooded with climbers-guides and porters with many tents pitched above the glacier. After feeling high with an adventure of a lifetime experience head back to Gorakshep for an overnight stop before heading back to Lukla. Day 08: Hike to Kalapathar5,545 m trek to Pangboche 3,900 m via Pheriche 4,240m - 06 hrs. Early morning hike up to Kalapathar top, highest spot of the adventure located above 5,545 m high offering breath taking panorama of mountains with Mt. Everest at close distance, after a vigorous climb descend to Gorakshep for breakfast and continue trek on the same path till Thugla. From here our route diverts towards Pheriche windy valley on near level ground with fabulous views during the walk all the way to Pheriche, with many good fine lodges where HRA (Himalayan Rescue Association) office and a small medical post located. After possible lunch stop at Pheriche head down with short climb to reach at Somare and towards Pangboche village for overnight stop after a long good walk of the day. Day 09: Trek to Namche Bazaar via Thyangboche - 06 hrs walk. From here onward on long descend with few climbs as the trail leads towards a bridge, after crossing the bridge back into greens with tree lines and then climb up to Thyangboche Monastery, after a short stop then on downhill to Phunki Tenga to cross over a bridge climb with uphill to Lobesa and Sanasa small villages with gradual winding path to Kyanjinma. A beautiful spot with few lodges facing Everest-Amadablam and Thamserku peaks, here the chance of spotting some wildlife like Thar, Musk deer and the colorful Danphe (Impeyan pheasant and the national bird of Nepal). Our journey continues with time around high scenic spot walk continues on the nice and pleasant trail to Namche Bazaar for an overnight stop after a good long trek from Pangboche. Day 10: Trek to Lukla - 06 hrs. Our fabulous Fast Trek to Everest Base Camp concludes walking back to Lukla, as our route leads on the same route following gentle path past Phakding and Ghat villages with a climb to reach Lukla, where you can enjoy the afternoon relaxing and celebrate with staff-guides-porters and fellow member on this last night around high Khumbu within Everest areas. Day 11: Fly back to Kathmandu and transfer to your hotel. Early morning transfer to Lukla air terminal for super short flight to Kathmandu with scenic and exciting moment airborne, after an interesting air journey reaching hustle and bustle of Kathmandu city life.

Trip Cost Inclusive: All airport transportation (Private)

All necessary paperwork with TIMS and Permit (Trekking Information Management System)

Full meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner on your choice with Tea & Coffee during the trek

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner on your choice with Tea & Coffee during the trek An experienced English- Speaking Gov. registered Guide and local Sherpa porter to carry luggage (2 trekkers: 1 porter)

Guide, Porter Salaries Insurance, equipment, food, and lodging

Supplementary snacks (Cookies and energy bar)

Seasonal Fresh fruits every day after dinner

All mountain accommodation (Soft, comfortable, twin room with sharing toilet)

All government and local taxes

Trekking equipment such as Down jacket, sleeping bag and duffel bag

A comprehensive medical kit

Oxi-meter: To check , heart rating and oxygen saturation to Everest Base Camp and return

To check , heart rating and oxygen saturation to Everest Base Camp and return Flights, Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu

Everest Base Camp Trekking Route Map and printed T Shirts

Unlimited Chlorine treated Safe Drinking Water Trip Cost exclusive: Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu

Hotel In Kathmandu

Bar drinks

Boiled water

Bottle drinks

Hot shower

Electronic device re-charge

Wi-fi

Personal expenses

Travel Insurance and Evacuation insurance

Tipping

Trekking Equipment List: If it’s too much to carry from your home country some of the necessary equipment can be hired or bought in Kathmandu around Thamel as well.

Most of the equipment is general and standard lists for all seasons while on trek, but may differ as per the season and duration of trekking and areas of your chosen trip. For head: Sun hat or scarf

Light balaclava or warm fleece head gear.

Sun glasses and snow goggles with UV protection. For Lower Body: Under Garments

Hiking shorts

Lightweight cotton long pants

Light and expedition weight thermal bottoms

Fleece or wool pants (seasonal)

Waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell pants For Feets: Thin, lightweight inner socks

Thick, warm wool hiking socks

Hiking boots with spare laces

Camp shoes (sneakers and/or sandals)

Gaiters for hiking in winter to the base camp For Upper Body: T-shirts

Light and expedition weight thermal tops

Fleece jacket or pullover

Fleece Wind-Stopper jacket (optional)

Waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell jacket

Down vest and/or jacket For Hands: Lightweight gloves

Heavyweight gloves or mittens with a waterproof shell outer (seasonal) Other Accessories: Sleeping bag rated to zero DC * (4 seasons down sleeping bags)

Headlamp (e.g. Petzl Zoom) with spare bulbs and batteries

Trekking Bags/Duffel bag *

Basic First Aid Kit

Large plastic bags – for keeping items dry inside your kit / duffel bag.

Daypack (approximately 2500 to 3000 cubic inches / 10-15 liters / kgs capacity)

Trekking Poles (optional)

Water bottle (2) or cameo bag

Toiletries (Small wash towel, Toilet papers etc)

Ear Plug (who know some people on group are snoring) as optional. Toiletries: 1 medium sized quick drying towel

Tooth brush/paste (preferably biodegradable)

Multipurpose soaps (preferably biodegradable)

Deodorants

Nail clippers

Face and body moisturizer

Feminine hygiene products

Small mirror On Personal Hygiene: Wet wipes (baby wipes)

Tissue /toilet roll

Anti-bacterial hands wash Extra Luxuries as optional: Binoculars

Reading book

Trail Map/Guide book

Journal & Pen

Walkman

Pen and small notebooks

Travel game i.e. chess, backgammon, and scrabble.

Meals Eating is a big part of the Holiday. Traveling with Mountain Magic Treks, you experience the vast array of wonderful food Nepalese, Italian, Continental, Chinese, and several local cuisines. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner are included in the package. Your guide will suggest delicious, hygienic and each place special food during your trip. Mountain restaurant owner prefers not to order many dishes and waste food as they would like to cater more trekkers with limited food before runoff stuck. It’s a week or more day’s hard works to Porters and caravans to bring food to these places. During this trek you will usually have breakfast and dinner at the same Lodge, Lunch will be eaten at one of the trail side restaurants on route. Accommodation A Tea House is a combination of a guest house, restaurant, and social hang out. A private room is available in most tea houses, except for high altitudes ones where it will be just dormitories. The Lodges are fairly basic. The room is spare with twin beds and very little additional furniture. Blankets are generally provided. There is a large dining hall warmed by the Bukhara stove (an iron cylinder, fitted with a chimney duct, in which a log fire is lighted. There is normally no electric lighting in the room unless the village has hydroelectric power. The dining room usually has solar lighting. Most tea houses now also have electricity for charging small appliances- mobile phones and cameras- and there will be a small charge for this. Drinking water Mountain Magic Treks provides unlimited chlorine/lodine treated water the trek. All tea houses have mineral water and boiled water for trekkers upon additional cost. We discourage the purchase of mineral water and bottled water while on the trek as plastic bottles and difficult to dispose of and have become an environmental problem. Route Map Mountain Magic Treks offers you complementary route map T-short and duffel bags What to take for Trekking This is a very active trip, it means you will be on the move most of the time, so pack as lightly as possible. We provided one porter for two trekkers; your trekking gear will be carried by the porter in a duffel bag that we will provide. The maximum the porters are allowed to carry 15 kg per trekker means 30 kg from two trekkers. Unnecessary luggage can be left in Kathmandu Hotel and its free of cost. Important to note Please read the Gear list section of this trip notes for additional details of what you need to bring for the trek on this trip. You will need to bring a comfortable medium sized day pack to carry the things that you will need during the day. This should have a waist strap or (batter) a padded waist belt. The weather is subject to change in the mountains so layered clothing is recommended all around the year. Difficulty Whilst some individuals seek to summit the greatest mountain on earth, it is enough for most mere mortals to simply stand at the base and experience the awesome stature of Everest from below. However, there are no roads into Everest Base camp Trek and every person seeking to view the incredible mountain up close will need to trek through the Khumbu Valley from Lukla to Base Camp and back again - unless, of course, you can afford a helicopter!. The journey usually takes several weeks and can sometimes seem a little daunting to a novice hiker. But don't panic, it's very achievable! The first thing to make clear is that the Everest Base Trek requires no technical climbing and is essentially a long hike. We therefore strongly believe that anyone with determination and a basic fitness level can trek the route - and all of our successful clients attest to this!. We have seen overweight, underweight, old and young do this trek and all of them enjoyed it thoroughly. That being said, there are a number of crucial factors to consider prior to trekking the route such as length, altitude and training that will help you determine whether you think the Everest Base Camp Trek route is the right trek for you. Travel Insurance: For everyone who will plan to Trek in Nepal, it is highly recommended that you get a travel insurance that covers added expenses that might result due to various health issues, injuries or accidents (together with air ambulance, helicopter rescue and other treatment cost). Your insurance policy should cover up your entire activities that you are planning to accomplish throughout your stay in Nepal. In addition to this, the policy should also cover death, misplaced luggage, theft and liability, cancellations, medical treatment (counting hospital charges, cost of the medicine, doctor’s fees) as well as repatriation cost. Also, this trekking trail in Nepal take you of 5,000 m above the altitude, therefore, you also need to ensure that your insurance policy covers treks that go over 5,000 m. In short, its client himself/herself has to take the responsibility regarding unforeseen expenses during this trip. Nepal Visa: If you are wondering about how to obtain Nepal visa, then the easiest way to obtain it is at the Tribhuwan International Airport upon your arrival in Nepal or else at the immigration entry point if you are entering through the border of India or Tibet. Note: There are few countries namely Nigeria, Ghana, Afghanistan, Zimbabwe, Somalia, Cameroon, Swaziland, Iraq, Ethiopia, Liberia, Palestine, etc. People from these countries do not get visa from the immigration entry points of Nepal.) What do you need to obtain Nepal visa Click here for Application form: Nepal Entry Application Download PDF If you are thinking of taking visa at the airport or immigration entry point, following are your requirements: A valid passport (The passport should have validity of at least six months) You should fill the application form for visa available at airport or immigration entry points. Two passport size photos Visa Extension: If you want to extend visa for 15 days or less, visa extension charge is USD 30 or equivalent convertible currency If you want to extend the visa for more than 15 days, USD 2 will be charged per day after 15 days. However, the visa can be extended maximum up to 150 days in a visa year (Visa year refers to year starting January to December). Transit Visa: When a foreigner has to get down at Nepalese airport as a result of his/her transit point or due to any force landing for whatever the reason, the foreigner can obtain transit visa for a day after paying USD 5 or any other currency equivalent. Best time to visit Nepal: Spring (March, April & May) and autumn (September, October and November) are the best time of the year to visit Nepal. During this time, the weather is pleasant with efficient sunlight and warmth. The sky is clear which means that you can truly enjoy the remarkable Nepalese landscape complete with the Himalayan vista. During the monsoon (June-August) although there will be no problem for trekking, the issue could be of less visibility and rain. But for a keen botanist, monsoon is a blessing as the higher valleys, mountains and meadows blossom with flowers and abundant vegetation. You can trek in winter (December, January, February) as well especially in the hilly regions but as you reach higher elevations it is much more colder with snow- fall. If you don’t necessary enjoy crowds, trekking during the monsoon or winter or choosing more solitary trekking destination could be your options. Note that due to global warming there has been a change in the regular climate worldwide and Nepal is no exception. Please be open to unpredictable weather conditions as well High Altitude: This is a high altitude journey and elevation starts from low 2810 m to 5,545 m high, where symptoms of AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness) might occur due to dry air and less oxygen, as our adventure starts with flight to Lukla and overnight stops at Phakding in nice and cozy local lodge, which provides you with acclimatization as well with rest day at Namche Bazaar before heading much higher altitude for Everest base camp Trek. In this trip one needs to be in good physical shape with sound health to avoid other medical complication on route the journey, just follow our guide he will advice and suggestion which keeps and makes you feel secure to enjoy this fabulous adventure with us. Weather & Climate The weather depending upon the season of trekking in Everest Himalayan belts, where's Everest Trek can be visited all time of the year, however monsoon months of July to mid September will be wet but much greener with heavy moistures. The best time will be from March to May when wild flowers are in full bloom around Phakding and Namche Bazaar in 2,000 m to 3,000 m high and then tree lines and vegetation declines for rough arctic terrain, the temperature will be 15 to 20 degree Celsius during the day with sunlight, morning and evening can be much cooler with minimum of -0 to 05 degree Celsius not counting the wind chill factors. As the trek leads higher above 4,000 m temperature drops in the shade as well in the morning and night time, day will be clear with strong sunlight and UV (due to drop in oxygen and air pressure on high elevation) , where you need strong sun screen to avoid sun burn in direct sunlight.Mid September to December will be the clearest weather but with short days minimum of -05 to -10 degree Celsius in the morning and night time with maximum of 15-20 degree during the day in full sunlight, also depends upon the altitude and areas of trekking. December to March will be the coldest months with chances of snows with minimum of -10 to -15 degree Celsius with maximum 15-18 degree Celsius without wind chill factor, however most of the day time will be clear with fine blue sky. Important thing to know before trekking Main flow of foreign visitors in Nepal is for trekking from moderate to adventurous or challenging treks, the most important is choosing the right trip as per your duration of holiday and fitness, for Everest Himalayan trekking adventure one needs to be in sound health and physically fit. On booking with us preparation of fitness required like walking-jogging-Jumba-aerobic at least a month before your departure from home country. Please send us your dietary list and medical history report so that we can arrange well in advance respectively. Book the ticket from home for Kathmandu-Nepal to reach at least a day ahead or earlier from trek departure with much space in Kathmandu after the trek, this allows you with more time in Nepal to enjoy the culture and heritage life of Nepalese and also in case of flight delay (Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu) which can happen sometimes due to freak bad and unfavorable weather.