How to Get to Everest Base Camp

The top of the world Mt. Everest has drowned attraction to the adventure lovers in the world after the epic journey of Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay in 1953. To get to Mt. Everest you do not require professional mountaineering skills and to be alpine, just simple physical fitness and mental preparation would be sufficient for this trek. If you are looking for first-time travel in Nepal, you might be wondering with such some question; how to Hike to Everest Base Camp, and Can We Get to Lukla without Flying? In this article, we are going to guide you on Everest Base Camp Trek.

How To Get To Mt Everest Base Camp From Kathmandu?

There are several trekking routes to get to Everest Base Camp from the capital city of Kathmandu, fly by aircraft, or drive:

I. Drive Kathmandu to Salleri / Phaplu and to the Kharikhola -How To Get To Mt Everest Base Camp

This is an economical way to visit Everest Base Camp. Drive 10 to 11 hours from Kathmandu to Salleri (2390m) by Private Jeep /Local Bus and further to Andheri Khola about 3 ½ to 4 hours if not raining, now a day it is possible to drive to Kharikhola from Salleri to catch the main Trail of EBC Trek from Jiri. It takes one additional walking day to the Lukla or Chaurikharka from the last Jeep station at Kharikhola. To boost the number of domestic and international tourists, the local Government of Solukhumbu has declared road access up to Lukla and Chaurikharka within two years, and taking action to implement of plan accordingly. We believe this project will be completed in time. This helps to reduce the dependency on the Lukla flight, would be less costly for everything, and can do Everest Trek whole the year due to not needing to wait for good weather to fly Lukla. This helps to make a budget trip much more comfortable for the trekkers and all the locals has also chance to involve in the tourism mainstream.

II. Drive Kathmandu to Bambi Bhandar via Jiri -How To Get To Mt Everest Base Camp

This is a classical trekking route that had been used by Sir. Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay Sherpa for their epic journey to Everest in 1953. This is also a long journey from Kathmandu about a 10 to 11 hours bus drive. And get in Lukla in 6 Days and head to Everest Base Camp.

III. Fly Kathmandu to Lukla -How To Get To Mt Everest Base Camp

The exciting flight to Lukla Tenzing Hillary Airport is the most reliable so far. There are regular flights (Tara, Sita, Goma/Sumit) from Kathmandu to Lukla every day. It takes 25 minutes to 30 minutes. The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has declared a Lukla flight from Ramechhap after 1st October 2019 due to heavy air traffic at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA). Ramechhap is 132km North-East of Kathmandu, which can be a 4 to 5-hour drive. For an unforgettable journey, you can fly by Helicopter also.

IV. Fly Kathmandu to Phaplu Airport -How To Get To Mt Everest Base Camp

Fly to Phaplu by regular flight is another option for the Everest Base Camp Trek. If you have a longer time and like to see the culture of low land to high lander people, then Phaplu is the best place to start Everest Base Camp Trekking.

How far from Kathmandu to Everest Base Camp?

Probably, you are wondering how long is Everest base camp trek. How far from Lukla to the Everest base camp? Can you fly to the Everest base camp? Lukla is 138 Km from the capital city Kathmandu in crow flight distance and another 130 km to get to Everest Base Camp back to Lukla by walk. If you are searching for How Long to Get to Base Camp Mount Everest? Here is the Everest Base Camp Trek Itinerary most of the trekkers have followed.  

Everest Base Camp Trek Itinerary -13 Days

Day 01: Fly Kathmandu to Lukla (2,800m) – 25 to 30 minutes, trek to Phakding (2,640m) -3 to 4 hours

Day 02: Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,430m) -5 to 6 hours

Day 03: Acclimatization in Namche Bazaar and visit Khumjung Village (3,790m), Everest View Hotel

Day 04: Namche Bazaar to Tyangboche (3,867m) -5 to 6 hours

Day 05: Tyangboche to Dingboche (4,300m) -5 to 6 hours

Day 06: Acclimatization day at Dingboche visit Nangkartshang peak (5,615m). visit Nangkartshang peak (5,615m)

Day 07: Dingboche to Lobuche (4,930m) -5 to 6 hours

Day 08: Lobuche to Gorakshep (5,140m) - 3 hours & Everest Base Camp (5,364m) -2 to 3 hours

Day 09: Gorakshep to Kalapater (5,550m) -2 hours & Stroll back to Pheriche (4,240m) -5 to 6 hours

Day 10: Pheriche to Tyangboche (3867m) - 4 to 5 hours

Day 11: Tyangboche to Namche Bazaar (3430m) - 4 to 5 hours

Day 12: Namche Bazaar to Lukla (2,800m) - 6 to 7 hours

Day 13: Fly back to Kathmandu and enjoy the rest of the day.

How long to get to Everest Base Camp?

Everybody is curious, about how to get to Mt Everest Base Camp from Kathmandu. There is a regular daily to Lukla from Kathmandu. It is a maximum of half an hour scenic flight from Kathmandu and begins the trek to Everest Base Camp. Normally, you can hike from Lukla to Everest base camp within one week to 8 days including two acclimatization days at Namche and Dingboche. The trip can be complicated into 10 Days as the Shortest Everest Base Camp Trek and 13 days as normal.

Mount Everest Base Camp Trek: Essential Tips and Information for Your Successful Trip on the Base of Top of the World “Mt. Everest 8,848.86m”

Here is a list of some tips that help to make your trip successful. Kindly go through it.

1. Experience the Ultimate Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour:A Comprehensive Guide
2. Daily Bus and Jeep Service from Kathmandu to Lukla: Private and Shared Options Available
3. 7 Money-Saving Tips to EnhanceYour Everest Base Camp Trek Experience
4. Experience the Adventure of a Lifetime: The Ultimate Guide to Everest Base Camp Trek in 2023-2024
5. 14-Day Everest Base Camp Trek Itinerary: A Step-by-Step Guide for a Memorable Journey
6. Unlocking the Secrets of Everest Base Camp Trek: Top 7 Insider Tips You Need to Know
7. 30 Mind-Blowing Facts About Mount Everest: Discovering the World's Tallest Mountain
8. 15 Essential Tipsfor a Safe and Enjoyable Trek to Mount Everest Base Camp
9. Lukla Airport: Your Gateway to the Top of the World Adventure
10. Where is Mount Everest Located? Exploring the Geographic Wonder of the World
11. The Best Time to Trek to Everest Base Camp: A Guide to Choosing the Perfect Season
12. Everest Base Camp Elevation: What You Need to Know Before You Go
13. How Much Does an Everest Base Camp Trek Cost? A Breakdown of Expenses and Savings Tips
14. Your Ultimate Everest Base Camp Trek Packing List: Essentials and Recommendations
15. Kalapatthar: Experience the Best Views of Mount Everest on Your Trek
16. Understanding Flights from Kathmandu to Lukla: Why Departure from Ramechhap is Recommended

Best time to do Everest Base Camp

The best time of year to do the Everest base camp trek is two sessions; Autumn (mid-September to November) and Spring (mid-March to May). For the best mountain view with perfect weather, autumn is best. And spring is good for mountain views with rhododendron blooming.

Can we see Mt. Everest from Base Camp?

This is the question of most of the traveler's tongue can we see the view of Everest from base camp? As Everest Base Camp is at bottom of the Everest, there is incredible scenery of Glacier around. You are a witness surrounded by many mountains like; Pumari (7,145m), Khumbutse (6,623m), Lingtren (6,695m), Changtse (7,550m), and Nuptse (7879m) from here. But to see Mt. Everest, it is advised to accent to Kalapatthar (5,555m), which is 2 hours from Gorakshep. The view of Mount Everest from the base camp is not possible due to hiding by Everest West Shoulder.

Mt Everest Base Camp Height

Sometimes you are confused when searching Mount Everest Base Camp Elevation. The various source shows the different elevations of Mt. Everest Base Camp. As the Glacier is moving every year Mt Everest Base Camp can’t stay constant. It is changing each year, as a result, Everest base camp height is not accurate. So, for the trustworthy best to give two different elevations based on minimum and maximum. The minimum height of Mt. Everest Base Camp is 5,350 meters/17,552 Feet and a maximum of 5,380 meters /17,651 feet from sea level. You have a great chance to experiment with the height of Everest base camp while visiting yourself.

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