Swift Everest Base Camp Trek 8 Days

Detail Itinerary

Day 01: Fly to Lukla and Trek to Phakding | Altitude: 2610 M | Meal: BLD

As you board a flight to Lukla. From Lukla, your trek kicks off, leading you to the picturesque village of Phakding, situated at an altitude of 2610 meters. The day is filled with the anticipation of the awe-inspiring landscapes that lie ahead. You'll enjoy a hearty breakfast, followed by a scenic trek that introduces you to the charm of the Khumbu region.

Day 02: Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazzar | Altitude: 3445 M | Trek: 5-6 Hrs | Meal: BLD

Sees you trekking from Phakding to the vibrant Namche Bazaar, perched at an altitude of 3445 meters. The trail unfolds through lush forests and crosses suspension bridges over the Dudh Koshi River. As you reach Namche Bazaar, the gateway to the Everest region, the panoramic views of the surrounding peaks create a mesmerizing backdrop. This day involves approximately 5-6 hours of trekking, offering a perfect blend of challenge and scenic beauty.

Day 03: Trek from Namche Bazaar to Tengboche | Altitude: 3860 M | Trek: 4-5 Hrs | Meal: BLD

The journey continues from Namche Bazaar to Tengboche at an altitude of 3860 meters. The trek, lasting 4-5 hours, takes you through rhododendron forests and unveils breathtaking views of Everest, Nuptse, and Ama Dablam. Tengboche, with its iconic monastery, provides a spiritual pause in your adventure.

Day 04: Trek from Tengboche to Dingboche (4,410 m) | Trek: 5-6 hrs. | Meal: BLD

Unfolds a trek from Tengboche to Dingboche, reaching an altitude of 4410 meters. The trail offers diverse landscapes, from alpine forests to open terrains, with magnificent mountain vistas accompanying your journey. The day's trek spans 5-6 hours, culminating in the tranquility of Dingboche.

Day 05: Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche (4,910 m) | Trek: 5-6 hrs | Meal: BLD 

As you ascend further on Day 05, the trek from Dingboche to Lobuche at 4910 meters promises another day of exploration amidst the Himalayan grandeur. The trek, lasting 5-6 hours, takes you through the moraines of the Khumbu Glacier, offering a preview of the challenges and rewards that lie ahead.

Day 06: Trek to Gorakshep (5160 M) and Hike to EBC and back to Gorakshep | Meal: BLD

Today is a pivotal moment as you trek to Gorakshep at an elevation of 5160 meters. From Gorakshep, a hike to Everest Base Camp (EBC) awaits, providing an up-close encounter with the world's highest peak. The day concludes with a return to Gorakshep, where the shared tales of achievement and the magnificence of the Himalayas create lasting memories.

Day 07: Early Morning Trek to Kalapathar and Heli down to Lukla from Gorakeshep

On Day 07, an early morning trek to Kalapathar awaits, presenting a breathtaking sunrise view over Everest. The adventure concludes with a helicopter descent from Gorakshep to Lukla, offering a unique perspective of the terrain you conquered.

Day 08: Fly Back to Kathmandu/ Ramechhap

This Day marks the final leg of your journey as you board a flight back to Kathmandu/Ramechap, concluding an epic adventure filled with challenges, camaraderie, and the unparalleled beauty of the Everest region.

Route Map

Useful Information

*Note regarding the Lukla flight The Everest trek includes a flight from Kathmandu/Ramechap to Lukla. Sometimes the weather in Lukla becomes bad, at which time the flight cannot take place. So, in this case, there may be a delay or cancellation of the flights. You will have to be prepared for this. This does not always happen, but may sometimes happen depending on the weather conditions. The weather in Lukla is unpredictable, that’s why we recommend you have a few more days after the trek in case the flight is delayed or canceled. If you have a tight schedule, it will be hard to manage your return flight. So we recommend you have 2-3 extra days.

PASSPORT AND VISA: 

All the foreign nationals (except Indian nationals) are required to display Visa while entering Nepal. Nepalese Visa can be obtained either at Nepalese Embassy of the respective country or can be obtained during your arrival at the International Airport in Kathmandu or from Nepal’s border entry point in Kakadvitta, Birgunj, Bhairahawa, Nepalgunj, Gaddachowki on the Nepal-India border and Kodari on the Nepal-China border.
Certain nationals are requested to arrange Visa prior to arrival in Nepal. The listed countries are- Afghanistan, Iraq, Cameroon, Ghana, Somalia, Swaziland, Palestine, Zimbabwe, Nigeria, Ethiopia and Liberia and cannot secure Nepalese Visa on arrival.

VISA FACILITY    DURATION    FEES

Multiple Entry    15 Days    US$ 75 or equivalent convertible currency

Multiple Entry    30 Days    US$ 90 or equivalent convertible currency

Multiple Entry    90 Days    US$ 150 or equivalent convertible currency

You can also download VISA form and fill up. Please go through the link as below: http://www.online.nepalimmigration.gov.np/tourist-visa  

MONEY & CREDIT CARD INFO    

Most of the credit card, master and visa card is blocked from your card provider. It may be because of a security reason. It, sometimes, may bring you in a problematic situation that you can't get money from ATMs. To find yourself free from this problem, you can call your card provider before you travel to Nepal and inform there that you are traveling to Nepal. Ensure them to give the authorization for the payment. In Nepal, 3.5 % service charge is applicable as per Nepal Bank rules, on top of your payable amount for the trek cost. So, we suggest you bring some cash in USD just in case your card doesn’t work. Likewise, be sure you have brought some small amount for your daily expenses as well as for those items which are not included in our cost. If you want to exchange money, we provide you with the facility to change your money. Or, you can take help from Money Changers in Thamel.

TRAVEL INSURANCE: 

While traveling to Nepal, you are requested to have travel insurance that should cover any comprehensive expenses possible to acquire due to medical issues or accidents. Especially, your travel insurance must protect air ambulance, treatment charges, rescue and evacuation, product cancellation and refundable charges, flight delay, and cancellations.

Insurance Policy:

Traveling in the Himalayas is full of adventurous; hence it is wise to choose a proper insurance policy. While choosing your insurance policy, make sure that it will protect all such unforeseen expenses. You must ensure that the policy you do take provides an adequate level of protection, well familiar with your itinerary and covers you for the activities involved. You must carry proof of insurance (e.g. your insurance certificate) with you on the holiday or send us scanned copy and it must be issued from your homeland. 

RECOMMENDATION:

1.    World Nomads

https://www.worldnomads.com/ 

NOTE:

Please, kindly note, these given reference of the insurance company above is only a recommendation, which based on the recommendation of our previous travelers. You could review their update insurance policy by contacting them directly.

VACCINATION FOR NEPAL    

Travelers should consult with their physician or update on vaccination requirements before travel. (Your doctor or the health-care provider will determine what you will need, depending on factors such as your health and immunization history, areas of the country you will be visiting, and planned activities). For traveling to Nepal, we recommend you to take vaccination of Polio, Tetanus, Typhoid, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Rabies, etc. However, it is not mandatory but recommended.

ALTITUDE SICKNESS (ACUTE MOUNTAIN SICKNESS)

Altitude sickness, also known as AMS (acute mountain sickness), is caused by a lack of oxygen at high altitudes (normally above 3,000m). It occurs as the result of our bodies’ inability to adapt to a sudden increase in altitude. If given time, our bodies will adjust and a gradual ascent will decrease the possibility of altitude sickness. 

PREVENTION OF AMS: Go slowly, drink a lot of water, and pay attention to the sensations of your body. If symptoms occur you have climbed too far for the day. Rest at the same altitude will give you time to acclimatize and usually relieve mild symptoms. 

MILD SYMPTOMS: Headache, nausea, loss of appetite, and mild shortness of breath with minimal exertion, difficulty sleeping, dizziness or lightheadedness, mild weakness, fatigue, a general unwell feeling. 

SERIOUS SYMPTOMS: The inability to recover from shortness of breath with rest, severe persistent headache, low urine output, vomiting, confusion, delirium, loss of coordination. These require immediate descent as acclimatization will not take place at the same altitude. 

The key is to trek slowly, carry a light pack and just take it easy. Allow your body the time it needs to acclimatize.

ARRIVAL INSTRUCTION

Upon your arrival at TIA International Airport, our company's representatives are stationed to pick you up. They will be holding your name sign along with the company's name in it. Our office representative will escort you to your hotel in Kathmandu.