Follow the footsteps of legendary mountaineers Tenzing Norgay and Sir Edmund Hillary. Join our Cheapest Everest Base Camp Trek of 12 Days.
Explore the world’s most memorable and picturesque walk. It is popular among passionate trekkers around the world for several reasons. Traverse the landscape with thin air, dense forests, the Dudhkoshi River and glaciers and ice falls. Cross the suspension bridges festooned with prayer flags. Explore culturally rich Sherpa villages, rich biodiversity, flora, and fauna. Feel the vibrant Buddhist heritages that take trekkers to a wonderland.
Join the 12-day Cheapest Everest Base Camp Trek to interact with the ever-smiling locals. Get an insight into the tradition and culture of the legendary Sherpa people. Reach the legendary viewpoint of Kala Patthar for an iconic view of the Himalayas up close. Get blessed by the maroon-dress-clad monks and nuns in the monasteries of the region.
The trekking begins with the 15-minute dramatic flight from Manthali to the marvelous hill town of Lukla. With the gentle introduction of trekking after the trek to Phakding, real trekking in the Everest region begins. You'll pass through the Sherpa hub of Namche Bazaar. Explore the culturally rich settlement of Tengboche. Reach the highest year-round settlement of Dingboche. Trek through Lobuche and Gorakshep. Visit Everest Base Camp, where there's no overnight stay. Finally, trek back to Lukla, the starting point.
The 12-day cheapest Trekking to the base camp of Mount Everest demands reasonable fitness. It needs the ability to walk through steep gradients. Besides an average walk of 5-6 hours per day besides mental endurance. Prepare for the trek with cardiovascular training such as cycling, swimming, hill-climbing, and walking.
Everest Base Camp Trekking Distance
The total distance you will cover is around 130 km when you complete the round trip to Everest Base Camp. You need to cover all these distances within 12 days on the standard. But you have various options, and you can customize your own itinerary if you feel like you will not be able to complete the trek within 12 days.
The 12-day trek includes 2 days of acclimatization so that you can adjust to the thin air and lack of oxygen at higher altitudes. The cheapest hike to Everest base camp is difficult without these acclimatization days, as you need to cover a total of 65 km of distance and hike up to an altitude of 5,500 meters.
How difficult is the trek to the Everest Base Camp?
Everest Base Camp Trekking up to Kalapathaar is a moderate trekking journey suitable for all age groups. If you don't have previous trekking experience, you don't need to worry, as you can easily hike without any issues. If you can walk about 4 to 6 hours a day and are used to doing long hiking, then the trek is going to be easy for you.
Besides strength and athleticism, the most challenging thing during this trek is altitude sickness. Going unprepared would undoubtedly put a significant obstacle in the way of your goal of arriving at your destination and taking in the breathtaking scenery along the route. There is no cure for altitude sickness; the only option is to return home and try again later.
You should be able to walk for 5 to 6 hours each day while carrying a rucksack weighing about 5-7 kg. As a result, to participate in the Everest base camp trip, you must be in good physical and mental health.
Guide for the Cheapest Everest Base Camp Trek
Choosing a trained and licensed guide is the most crucial choice you will make while organizing your trip. You won't experience any unpleasant surprises about the terrain, the weather, or any other facets of the trip if you have an experienced guide.
We offer a skilled and experienced guide for your trek. They will support you throughout the journey, ensuring your trip is unforgettable and enjoyable. This cheapest package of all time includes one guide for the smaller groups, and if the group size surpasses 10 individuals, there is provision of an additional guide for your trip.
Accommodations used for the Cheapest Everest Base Camp Trek
In this package, the accommodation is basic. There will be two single rooms, well-maintained lodges of the region in every location. We do not provide an ensuite bathroom here. There are communal bathrooms in every location. So, be prepared to go for the real adventure of the cheapest Everest Base Camp Trek.
The beds will have one blanket in each bed. So, we always suggest carrying sleeping bags, especially for the high altitudes. You can easily get good-quality sleeping bags for rent in Kathmandu.
Note: In some cases, depending on availability, you might also be sharing the room with three trekkers.
