Everest base Camp trek is also known as EBC trekking that extends from Kathmandu to Everest Base Camp. It is 14 days trekking that includes your arrival and departure day. If you want to do Kathmandu day tour, then you can extend the trekking for 15 days. You can enjoy the amazing view of Mount Everest, Ama Dablam, Thamserkhu, Nuptse and many more peaks of Mahalangur range during this trek. Everest base camp trekking comprises moderate to difficult trekking route that begins from Lukla and continues to Everest base camp. You should take a flight to Lukla, before starting the trek. This article tends to give a brief information on itinerary, best time and permits required for EBC trek.
Everest base camp trek itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu, Nepal
Day 2: Take Lukla flight and trek to Phakding village
Day 3: Trek to Namche
Day 4: Rest day in Namche Bazar, day hike to Khumjung village
Day 5: Trek to Tengboche
Day 6: Trek to Dingboche
Day 7: Rest day in Dingboche
Day 8: Trek to Lobuche
Day 9: Trek to Gorekshep and hike to Everest base camp
Day 10: Climbing Kalapather and trek back to Pheriche
Day 11: Trek to Namche
Day 12: Trek to Lukla
Day 13: Kathmandu flight
Note: In case of unavailability of direct flight to Kathmandu, we should take flight to Manthali and drive to Kathmandu.
Best time for trekking to Kathmandu
March, April, May, September, October, and November are the best times for EBC trekking. You can get pleasant weather and moderate temperature during this time.
Everest base camp trekking permit
All trekkers need individual trekking permit to do the EBC trek. You can take Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality permit in Lukla and Sagarmatha National Park Permit in Manjo village. Therefore, you should have two permits for EBC trekking.
Conclusion
Overall EBC trekking is the most recommended trek in Nepal. You can get a lifetime memory on hills and mountains of Everest region. You can also do different other trekking than Everest trekking. Some of the optional trek in Everest region are: Everest three passes trek, Gokyo three passes trek and Mera Peak climbing.