Short Everest Base Camp Trek

Planning the Everest Base Camp Short Trek:

Considering the challenges of the trek, there are mainly three elements that need to be focused on: altitude (or added height), unpredictable weather, and appropriate gear.

While all of the three passes are at an altitude of over 5,000 m, you must be properly acclimatized. Control your breathing speed and only proceed if you are feeling comfortable with the altitude. Otherwise, the only solution is to stop until fully acclimatized.

Like altitude, the weather status shouldn’t be ignored in any condition. The high passes have unpredictable weather and might turn worse in the blink of an eye. If bad weather conditions are observed, stop there and return to a safe place. Only if you have appropriate gear should you plan to move ahead. Work as per the suggestion of the guide. Otherwise, you never know how bad this weather can go up to.

Similarly, appropriate gear is a must for crossing the incredible high passes of Everest. A normal set of trekking gear is enough to cross these Passes, however, in bad weather conditions, you might require some more advanced equipment. A set of crampons may be required for safely crossing the Cho La Pass.

With this basic information, you can move ahead and plan an incredible trip to the Everest High Passes.

The best time to do the Express Everest Base Camp Short Trek?

Autumn season (September, October, and November) is the perfect time to do this Express Everest Base Camp Trek. The weather is warm and the gripping of your boots could hold in the icy trails, making it easier for us to climb. Plus, in these months, you can search for a company (any trekker) to join you in the Everest Three Pass Trek.

Spring season (March, April, and May) is also good for trekking but there are chances of avalanches during this season.

Monsoon season and Summer Season (June, July, and August) are highly not recommended for the Everest Base Camp Trek(Express). Plus, the cold of the winter (December, January, and February) is unbearable for an ordinary trekker.

Food and Accommodations during our Short EBC Trekking:

The lower section of Everest can accommodate various types of accommodations (teahouses, Budget Hotels, 3-star hotels, 4-star hotels, 5-star hotels). There are few possibilities in upper locations. Even the most basic teahouses will include a bed, a blanket (insufficient, so bring a sleeping bag), and a little table.

Food is a personal preference. You may sample various Nepali and Western cuisines. Dal Bhat is the finest carbohydrate choice, while veggies are the best protein option. Yak meat may be obtained even in the most remote areas.

It is also recommended that you chat with your guide about the cuisine for much better and more sanitary choices.

Transportation required for Short EBC Trek:

Because there is no direct connection from Kathmandu to Lukla, travellers have to travel for four hours (shared Hiace Van journey) from Kathmandu to Manthali Airport. This is due to heavy traffic at Kathmandu's international airport (Oct-Nov and March-Apr). We will then take a direct flight from Rameechap Manthali Airport to Lukla Airport). If you want to travel by private vehicle, an additional cost of USD 100 must be paid. In terms of flight time, Travellers should plan to check out at about 1 a.m. for the same-day flight. If you opt to remain one night in Rameechap for the same-day flight, you will be charged an additional amount for the hotel, which will be approximately USD 20 per person.

Note: If you are flying during the non-traffic season (January-February or May-September), a direct flight to Lukla is accessible from Kathmandu's Tribhuvan International Airport.

Our journey will come to an end in Lukla, where we will fly back to Rameechap Manthali Airport and board a shared Hiace van back to Kathmandu on the same day.

(Again, private vehicle costs an extra charge and are not included in this package)

Necessary PERMIT & TIMS for our Short Trek in Everest:

Everest mostly requires 3 types of permits to enter the region. You will no longer require a Trekker’s Information Management System (TIMS) Card. These permits are only accessible through licensed agencies and no freelancer guide can provide these permits.

1. Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality Entrance Permit:

The purpose of this permission is to govern and manage tourism operations in the Khumbu area. It is required across the Khumbu area, including Namche Bazaar, Tengboche, Dingboche, Gorakshep, and others, and is valid till Jiri.

Cost: NPR 2000 Per Person for each foreigner.

2. Sagarmatha National Park Entry Permit:

This permit is designed to regulate and manage access to the Sagarmatha National Park, ensuring the preservation of its natural beauty and biodiversity. The revenue generated from these permits is used for the conservation and maintenance of the park.

Cost: NPR 3000 Per Person for each Foreigner

3. Additional Permit for Jiri to Everest Base Camp Short Trek:

An additional permit for the Gaurishankar Conservation Area is also necessary while entering Jiri till we reach the Everest Base Camp Trek.

Cost: NPR 3000 Per Person for each foreigner.

(All the permits required are included in this package).

Necessary documents for permits:

You will only need your valid passport photocopy(validity of 6 months).