Have you ever wanted to trek to Everest Base Camp but do not have 14 or 15 days to spend trekking? Are you currently in Kathmandu, and do you want to do the Everest Base Camp trek? Then you are at the right place. Our short Everest Base Camp trek 11 days is perfect for you.
We have standard Everest Base Camp trek packages, but we also want to make this adventurous trek available for travelers who have short vacations. So, we have customized this short 11 days itinerary.
Our Everest Base Camp trek 11 days has all the adventure, views, and experience of the standard EBC program. It only does not include acclimatization in Dingboche village and arrival and departure days in Kathmandu. The rest of the program is the same.
You will not miss out on anything by doing the short Everest Base Camp trek with us. One of our professional mountain guides will accompany you during the hike. He will provide many insights about the Everest region, the mountain, and the locals.
Likewise, you will also trek with a local porter. During this 11 days Everest Base Camp short trek, we provide three meals a day and comfortable, simple lodge accommodation. Our team will arrange trek permits, transportation, and the Lukla flight tickets.
You can join our fixed departure dates or contact us for a private short Everest Base Camp trek. If you want to trek with like-minded individuals from around the world, our fixed departures will perfectly suit you.
However, if you want one-on-one experience and wish to customize the journey, a private trek will be best for you. Whether you choose to trek solo or in a group with us, we will provide you with the best short Everest Base Camp trek service in Nepal.
The rhododendron-covered hills, beautiful villages, interactions with locals and fellow trekkers, glacier moraines, never-ending landscapes, stunning mountain vistas, nature, fresh air, and no connectivity with the outside world makes trekking to Everest Base Camp a lifetime voyage!
Bookings are open for 2025 and 2026. We take short Everest Base Camp trek bookings throughout the year. Feel free to talk to us if you have any questions regarding our short Everest Base Camp cost or service.
Our short Everest Base Camp trek itinerary is best for travelers who are already in Kathmandu or trekkers who do not need arrival/departure day in their itinerary.
It is an 11-day trek, so it is ideal for anyone looking for an Everest Base Camp trek of this duration. The trek has one acclimatization day, so make sure it is enough for you to acclimatize.
Likewise, trekking to Everest Base Camp is tough. You need to be in good health and shape. You need physical fitness, willpower, determination, and a positive attitude to complete this remote multi-day trek in the Himalayas.
There is no age limit or prior high altitude requirement.
The difficulty of the short Everest Base Camp trek is moderate. Lukla to Phakding walk is easy. It will take you around three hours.
The second day of walking between Phakding and Namche Bazaar is a bit tough because some section's terrain is steep sections. It is also a long 6 hours walk.
You will spend a rest day in Namche, which will prepare you for the upcoming high altitude and uphill walking. As you hike from Namche onwards, high altitude and rugged terrain will demand much more effort.
You may get tired easily and feel out of breath. Therefore, it is important that trekkers maintain their pace and look after themselves while trekking at higher altitudes.
Up to Dingboche, you will mostly trek through forested hills and follow uneven hillsides. After Dingboche village, you will enter an alpine zone, where you will traverse alpine meadows and glacier moraine.
Yes, beginners can do the short Everest Base Camp trek. This is an 11-day itinerary, with only one acclimatization day in Namche Bazaar.
So, we recommend this trek to only those trekkers who are fine with one acclimatization day. Apart from that, the itinerary is not fast-paced.
Unless you are not a veteran trekker or a very fit individual, do not join the Everest Base Camp trek without a preparation period. The Everest Base Camp trek is demanding, and you have to be physically and mentally ready to complete the trek.
Book the trek early and keep 2 to 4 months for preparation. During this duration, you should improve your strength and stamina, build long walking habits, and do a few day hikes.
Likewise, learn about the trek, what it is like during hiking, accommodation, food, and other services. With better knowledge about the trek, you will have the right expectations, and there will be less chance of disappointment.
Similarly, if you have any pre-medical condition that may be affected during the high-altitude trek, consult your doctor and inform us. Trekking also requires lots of alpine clothes, gear, and other essentials.
Arranging everything takes time, so start early. Apart from our short Everest Base Camp trek package cost, you also have to budget money for expenses that are not covered in our package.
For example, travel insurance, guide and porter tips, international flights to/from Kathmandu, Nepal travel visa fees, shopping, etc, are not covered in the package cost.
So, you have to budget these expenses and set aside the money. Having 2 to 4 months on hand will allow you to flexibly allocate the money without any burden.
Guide and porter
You will do the short Everest Base Camp trek with a professional guide and a local porter. Our management team will take care of you in Kathmandu. During hiking, our guide and porter will assist you and make sure you are safe.
We provide a professional, licensed guide who will help you navigate the mountainous terrain and share a lot of insights about the Everest Base Camp route. The Everest Base Camp trek is well-established, but the terrain demands guidance.
Likewise, our guide is an expert in acclimatizing. Along with our one acclimatization day, he will also plan an acclimatization strategy customized to your needs.
It increases the success of the trek as well as your well-being. Porter, on the other hand, carries a duffel bag for you. One porter handles the duffel bags of two trekkers. Each trekker has 8/9 kg duffel bag weight limit.
Guide and porter tip: Tipping guide and porter is a custom in Nepal. It shows your gratitude towards their hard work and dedication. Tip 15% to 20% of the package if you are not sure how much to tip. If you are trekking a group, consider tipping collectively.
Our short Everest Base Camp trek package does not include a Nepal tourist visa. Trekkers have to obtain it by themselves.
Travelers from many countries can obtain a tourist visa upon landing at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu.
You need a valid passport with at least six months of validity from the day you enter Nepal.
For more details on the Nepal tourist visa, go through the linked website.
During trekking, you may want to buy souvenirs or extra food and beverages.
Likewise, lodges charge additional money for services like WiFi, charging, and hot showers.
These expenses are not covered by our short Everest Base Camp trek cost. So, these are your extra expenses during trekking.
Between March to May and September to November, the Lukla flights are operated from Ramechhap Airport.
It takes around 4 to 5 hours to drive to Ramechhap Airport from Kathmandu. Therefore, trekkers leave their hotel at around 1:00 AM.
Similarly, between June to August and December to February, the Lukla flights are operated from Kathmandu Airport.
Perfect weather is required to operate Lukla flights, so even a little disturbance in weather may cause delays.
Sometimes, the flights also get canceled. We recommend our trekkers budget USD 600 in case you have to opt for a helicopter flight. Note that it doesn't happen frequently.
Our Everest Base Camp trek begins with a thrilling flight to Lukla. We will fly either from Kathmandu or Ramechhap airport. If you are trekking in the spring or autumn season, you will take the Lukla flight from Ramechhap Airport.
To reach here on time for a morning flight, you have to leave your hotel in Kathmandu around 2:00 AM and drive 4 to 5 hours. The mountain views are stunning during the flight. Upon landing in Lukla, we will get our bags and start trekking with porters.
Following the Dudh Koshi River, we will descend through lush forests and small villages to Phakding. On the way, we will cross many suspension bridges.
*Note: The air traffic is very high at Kathmandu airport in spring and autumn, so Lukla flights are operated from Ramechhap Airport. It keeps flights on schedule.
Continuing from Phakding, you will hike to the iconic Namche Bazaar. The trail goes through rhododendron and pine forests and crosses many suspension bridges on the way.
You will also cross the long Tenzing Hillary Suspension Bridge. Our permits are registered at the police check post in Monjo village. From here, we will officially enter the Sagarmatha National Park. Towards the end of the trail, the trail gets steep.
Namche Bazaar is the biggest Sherpa settlement in the Khumbu region. Here, you will see the daily lives of the locals and also go on a side hike to acclimatize. We will wake up before sunrise and hike to the Hotel Everest View.
During hiking, we can see a majestic view of Mt. Thamserku. Upon reaching Hotel Everest View, we will see a captivating view of Mt. Everest, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Nuptse, and Mt. Ama Dablam.
Hotel Everest View is a luxury hotel. Every window of this hotel offers a view of Mt. Everest. From here, you can also continue the hike to Khumjung monastery or return to Namche Bazaar to spend the night.
From Namche Bazaar, the trail continues to Tengboche village. First, you will walk on flat terrain and reach Kyangjuma. The trail then descends to Phortse Thanga, where we will take a short break from lunch.
Further, the trail ascends to Tengboche village. We can see a beautiful view of Khumbi La and Taboche Peak while trekking. Likewise, in Tengboche village, we will explore the biggest monastery in the Khumbu region.
The mountain views of Everest and Ama Dablam are spectacular from here.
Tengboche ahead, we will ascend to Dingboche village, which is known as the Summer Valley of the Khumbu region. The trail first descends to Doboche village and goes through rhododendron forests to the Imja Khola Valley floor.
From here, we will ascend to Pangboche village and pass by small settlements like Orsho and Shomare. As we get close to Dingboche, we can see the treeline fading away. The trail also crosses terraced fields.
Leaving Dingboche village, we will follow a steep, rocky trail and gradually ascend to Dughla Pass (4,830 m/15,846 ft). Crossing a suspension bridge, we will keep trekking on the steep uphill trail along the Khumbu Glacier to reach Lobuche village.
Situated at the bottom of Lobuche Peak in the alpine setting of the Himalayas, the scenery from this village is incredible. Compared to Tengboche and Dingboche villages, the services are limited in Lobuche village.
On this day, you will hike to Everest Base Camp. From Lobuche village, first we will trek to Gorak Shep. The terrain is steep and rocky, so we have to be very careful. We will leave our luggage in a lodge in Gorak Shep and continue hiking to Everest Base Camp.
Gorak Shep onwards, the trail follows the Khumbu Glacier and takes us to the base of Mount Everest. We can see the famous huge rock that marks EBC. We may hike a little closer to Khumbu Icefall to enjoy a better view.
After exploring the base camp, we will retrace our steps back to Gorak Shep to spend the night. Note that trekkers are not allowed to spend the night at the base camp.
Today begins quite early with an excellent hike to Kala Patthar. It is the highest point on the Everest Base Camp trek. As the view of Mt. Everest is blocked from the base camp, the Kala Patthar hike is a must before we return to Lukla.
From Kala Patthar, we will see a gorgeous sunrise and a mesmerizing view of Mt. Everest. Likewise, we can see many other mountains surrounding us. After enjoying the view, we will return to Gorak Shep and descend to Pheriche to spend the night.
From Pheriche to Namche Bazaar, we will trek along uneven cliff sides and pass by small settlements. As the trail continues, we will trek through lush forests. The mountain views and scenery along the way are fantastic.
Today, we will trek back to Lukla. It is our last day of the trek. The trail steeply descends and goes through rhododendron forests. Upon reaching Phakding, we will have lunch and follow an uphill route to Lukla.
We will fly back to Kathmandu on this day. It will be a morning flight. Our driver and car will be waiting for you at the Ramechhap or Kathmandu airport to pick you up.
They will drop you at the hotel. The remaining day is free. You can relax and explore the bustling streets of Thamel. We highly recommend visiting the Monkey Temple or Kathmandu Durbar Square in the evening.
*Note: All the services will be provided according to our Everest Base Camp trek 11 days itinerary. Any service outside the fixed itinerary will cost you extra money.
During the short Everest Base Camp trek in Nepal, you will travel to Kathmandu (the capital of Nepal) and the Everest region. The accommodation facility in Kathmandu is great.
We'll book a three-star hotel in this package. Trekkers can upgrade to 4-star or 5-star hotels as well. While trekking to Everest Base Camp, you will spend nights in lodges.
The Everest Base Camp trail has ample lodges to accommodate hundreds of trekkers. Luxury lodges are also available for trekkers who can pay a premium price.
Our short Everest Base Camp trek package includes a basic lodge. 90% of trekkers spend the night in the basic lodge. The rooms are small and twin-shared.
There is not much in the rooms, but you will get a very comfortable bed and blanket to spend the night. Single rooms are limited and cost extra money.
We only book single rooms if our trekkers request it during the trip booking. Washrooms are made outside of the lodges. You will share it with other trekkers.
Very few basic lodges have private washrooms. We will do our best to book them, but they are not guaranteed.
It is a paid service and may cost USD 1 to USD 3 per device. We highly recommend carrying a solar power bank and extra batteries.
WiFi is available up to Namche Bazaar. The network remains unstable because of weather and location. You have to pay a few bucks to connect to WiFi.
The mobile network is also not stable in the mountains. It comes and goes, so it's not reliable. We stay connected with our trekking groups through satellite phones. Our guides carry them for emergency communication and to send us daily updates.
Hot shower:
You might have heard or seen a video that trekkers do not take showers during the Everest Base Camp trek. This is because water is always freezing cold in the mountains, and hot water costs extra money.
With the increase in altitude, it may cost you up to USD 7 to take a hot shower. We recommend our trekkers have a balance between showering, using wet wipes, and wearing fresh clothes while hiking.
Pack a few extra pairs of undies, socks, t-shirts, and other clothes that touch your skin.
During trekking, you will eat three meals a day, which is already covered in our short Everest Base Camp trek package cost. Trekkers can also buy additional snacks and beverages on their own.
Your main meals usually include the typical Nepali dish dal bhat or other dishes like fried rice, porridge, stew, curries, thukpa, momo, spaghetti, pasta, chapati, etc.
In Phakding and Namche Bazaar, you will find many Western dishes like pizza and burgers. Similarly, freshly baked bread, pastries, pies, teas, coffee, and other beverages are also available.
We recommend that trekkers buy snacks for the journey to Kathmandu. Drinking water is also available throughout the trail.
Carry a reusable water bottle and refill your bottle with boiled drinking water at a very low price in the lodge. Nalgene water bottles are best for the Everest Base Camp trek because it is the best at regulating the temperature of the water.
Every trekker carries two luggage while hiking to Everest Base Camp. First will be your daypack. Its weight limit is 5 kg. You will carry the daypack.
It is best to pack your documents, money, snacks, water bottles, SPF, lip balm, and any essential things that you may need while walking.
Your second league will be a duffel bag. Our porter will carry a duffel bag. Every trekker has an 8/9 kg weight limit for a duffel bag. Our one porter carries a duffel bag of two trekkers.
You can store any extra luggage in our office or in your hotel's locker room in Kathmandu.
Travel insurance is compulsory if you want to do the short Everest Base Camp trek with us. It must cover helicopter evacuation (up to 5,500 meters) and medical bills.
You can include other coverages in your insurance, too. At the moment, there is no good travel insurance option for trekkers in Nepal.
So, buy travel insurance in your country. Having a medical backup will allow you to travel freely.
Like the standard EBC trek, the best times for the short Everest Base Camp trek are spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November).
Though you can do this trek throughout the year, spring and autumn have the most ideal climate and weather.
The trekking route is bustling with trekkers from around the world. Therefore, the environment is quite cheerful. The daylight hours are long, and the climate is pleasant.
You will witness stunning panoramas and enjoy a lovely walk. Nights are comparatively cold. As you will experience varying temperatures, pack all kinds of clothes, and you will be fine.
June to August is the summer and monsoon season in Nepal. The lower parts of the Everest region and Kathmandu see heavy rainfall. It impacts the Lukla flights and makes the trail slippery and muddy.
Likewise, the climate is hot and humid, and visibility is low. The best thing about the summer trek is the lush vegetation and rainy landscape.
We also love trekking to Everest Base Camp in winter because of the peaceful trails and snowy landscapes. However, trekkers must be well-prepared for cold weather and understand potential Lukla flight delays because of unstable weather in winter.
We rarely see trekkers on the Everest Base Camp route in the winter, so if you want to enjoy peaceful trails, this is your time to trek. The mountain views are breathtaking in winter.
This short Everest Base Camp trek itinerary has one acclimatization day. So, the risk of altitude sickness is a little high following this itinerary.
If you think you need more time to adjust to high elevation, we recommend our 14 days Everest Base Camp trek. It has two acclimatization days.
At high altitudes, oxygen levels, and air pressure are different, and most trekkers are not used to it. If they keep ascending without acclimatizing, they may suffer from altitude sickness.
So, we take acclimatization breaks and follow other preventive measures. Acclimatizing means adjusting your body to a high-altitude climate.
Ascending slowly, maintain your pace, keep yourself hydrated, and listen to your body. These are some things that will help you avoid altitude sickness and over-exertion during trekking.
Please do not take the high altitude effects lightly. Even if you are physically fit, it can crumble you. So, follow our suggestions and listen to your guide.
Passport (at least six months of validity)
Nepali tourist visa
Passport size photos
Credit/debit card
Cash
Travel insurance document
Emergency contact and address
During the short Everest Base Camp trek, you will ascend to 5,545 meters from sea level. Every day, you will gain around 500 meters.
Yes, the short Everest Base Camp trek is possible during the winter and monsoon seasons. However, the unpredictable weather during these seasons frequently causes delays in Lukla's flight. So, if you are on a strict schedule, be prepared for that.
Yes, you can rent high-quality gear like a down jacket, boots, sleeping bags, trekking poles, etc, in Kathmandu. There are many trekking gear and clothing shops in Kathmandu where you can purchase high-quality gear.
USD 15 each day will allow you to flexibly buy additional services like charging, WiFi, hot showers, etc. However, you can budget more or less based on your spending habits. Also, do not forget to carry your porter's and guide's tips. You can withdraw money after returning Lukla to tip them as per your satisfaction.
Private treks offer more flexibility than the group treks. In a group trek, everyone is required to follow a set of agreed-upon rules. During a private trek, you can customize the itinerary, make changes to the service, and do so at your own pace. So, yes, a private trek is more efficient than a group trek.
The best way to acclimatize before arriving in Nepal is by doing day hikes or short 2-3 days treks. You have to ascend to high altitude to acclimatize.
Yes, if the package does not include a helicopter flight, it will cost you extra money. You do not need any other permit for a helicopter flight.
Take a break and catch your breath. Inform your guide and follow his instructions. While hiking, it is important that you pay attention to your body and do not push it unnecessarily.
You will hike for around 6 hours a day minimum. However, depending on your pace, the duration may increase or decrease.
If you want to do a luxury short Everest Base Camp trek, let us know. We will curate the trip according to that. As per the changes made in the services, the price of the package will also change.
If the weather delays your Lukla flight, you can wait for another flight or opt for a helicopter flight.
Yes, you need travel insurance for a short EBC trek. It must cover helicopter evacuation.
If you remove acclimatization day from the itinerary, you can complete the Everest Base Camp trek in nine days. However, it is only recommended to active trekkers who are used to high altitudes.
Yes, you will hike to Kala Patthar following this short Everest Base Camp trek itinerary.
Trekking up to Namche Bazaar or Tengboche village and combining a helicopter tour from here to Everest Base Camp is quite famous among trekkers on short vacations. You can also combine a helicopter tour from any other part of the trail.
The itinerary and services in the short EBC trek package are less than the standard 14 days Everest Base Camp trek. So, the cost is also less. Also, note that if the short EBC trek package includes helicopter flights or luxury lodges, it will cost more than the standard EBC trek package.
It depends on your short Everest Base Camp trek itinerary. For example, our short EBC trek has one rest day but no arrival and departure days in Kathmandu. It is okay for beginner trekkers to do this trek.
Some short EBC trek itineraries do not have any acclimatization days, which is not recommended for first-time trekkers. We highly recommend having at least one acclimatization day in your itinerary if you are a beginner trekker.
If you want to avoid weather delays during the short Everest Base Camp trek, spring and autumn seasons should be your top choice.
Though the weather stays quite stable in the spring and autumn seasons, some days may have poor weather because these are also transitional seasons.
If your short Everest Base Camp trek itinerary includes acclimatization days, then there is no increase in the risk of altitude sickness.
You must be in good shape for the Everest Base Camp trek. You will walk six hours a day, which requires determination, willpower, and stamina.
The helicopter flight is the fastest round-trip route from Lukla to Everest Base Camp. Alternatively, you can combine hiking and helicopter flights to reduce the overall trek duration.
Following our Everest Base Camp trek 11 days itinerary, you will skip one acclimatization day in Dingboche village. It is not a very fast-paced itinerary. We have only recorded arrival and departure days from Kathmandu and one rest day from the itinerary.
Our 11 days Everest Base Camp trek itinerary follows the same itinerary plan as 14 days. The itinerary is short because we have removed arrival and departure from Kathmandu and one acclimatization day.If you are well prepared, there is nothing to worry about doing the Everest Base Camp trek in under 14 days.
