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A 14-day road-based Everest Base Camp trek via Phaplu and Surke, with acclimatization days in Namche and Dingboche, local lodges and guide and porter support. Trek meals are paid separately. Allow flexibility for road and mountain conditions.
Travel to Everest Base Camp overland via Phaplu and Surke on a 14-day route. Stay in local lodges, acclimatize in Namche and Dingboche, and trek with guide and porter support. Road transport is included; meals during the trek are paid separately.
Route highlights
Reach Everest Base Camp and walk beside the Khumbu Glacier beneath the Himalayan peaks.
Travel overland through Phaplu and Surke, with road access to the Everest trekking trail.
Acclimatize in Namche Bazaar and Dingboche before continuing to the higher Khumbu valley.
Explore Sherpa villages and Tengboche, with local lodge stays, a guide and porter support.
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Travel overland through Phaplu and Surke before joining the Khumbu trail on this 14-day Budget Everest Base Camp Trek. Designed for travelers who prefer road access, the journey combines local lodge stays, Sherpa villages and the mountain landscapes of Sagarmatha National Park with the walk to Everest Base Camp.
From Surke, follow the valley toward Phakding and Namche Bazaar, then continue through Tengboche and Dingboche to Lobuche and Gorak Shep. Visit base camp beside the Khumbu Glacier and hike to Kala Patthar for views of Everest and the surrounding peaks when conditions are clear. Acclimatization days in Namche and Dingboche give the route a more gradual progression before the highest sections.
The package includes road transport via Phaplu and Surke, accommodation, an English-speaking guide, porter support and the permits listed below. Breakfast is included with the two Kathmandu hotel nights; breakfast, lunch and dinner during the trek are paid separately. Choose meals along the trail to suit your appetite and budget.
Expect basic mountain lodges, uneven paths, sustained climbs and several long days. Road travel can be lengthy and rough, with timings affected by traffic, weather and road conditions. Spring and autumn are the main trekking seasons. Build flexibility into your onward travel plans and follow your guide's advice if conditions require changes. Contact the team before booking to discuss preparation, room preferences and any itinerary adjustments.
Why travelers plan with Amigo
Our budget package combines road access via Phaplu and Surke with local lodge stays, an English-speaking guide and porter support. Trek meals are paid separately, giving you flexibility to choose what you eat along the route.
Day-by-day route outline
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Day 1
Drive from Kathmandu to Phaplu
Day details
Leave Kathmandu by road for Phaplu, the overland gateway to the lower Everest region. The journey passes through hill settlements and winding mountain roads. Expect a long travel day with stops along the way. Road conditions and traffic determine the schedule, so keep the day flexible. Overnight in the Phaplu area before continuing toward Surke.
Day 2
Travel to Surke and trek to Phakding
Day details
Continue by road toward Surke, where the walking section begins. Meet the trail team and follow the path through lower Khumbu settlements toward Phakding. Road access and the starting point may vary with local conditions; your guide will coordinate the day's transport and walk. Settle into a local lodge in Phakding.
Day 3
Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar
Day details
Follow the Dudh Koshi valley from Phakding, crossing suspension bridges and passing small settlements on the way to Namche Bazaar. The final climb is a sustained uphill walk, so keep a steady pace and take breaks with your guide. Overnight in Namche Bazaar. Allow approximately five to six hours on the trail.
Day 4
Acclimatization in Namche Bazaar
Day details
Spend a second night in Namche Bazaar to allow time to adjust before heading higher. Your guide will plan a suitable acclimatization walk, with time to explore the town and enjoy the mountain setting. Keep the day unhurried and return to Namche for the night.
Day 5
Trek from Namche Bazaar to Tengboche
Day details
Leave Namche Bazaar and follow the hillside trail toward Tengboche, with views of Ama Dablam and the surrounding peaks when skies are clear. The route includes a descent to the river and a climb to Tengboche. Explore the village and its monastery surroundings, then settle into your lodge. Allow approximately five to six hours of walking.
Day 6
Trek from Tengboche to Dingboche
Day details
Descend through Deboche and continue across the Imja River before climbing toward Dingboche. The landscape becomes more open as you travel above the forest into the upper valley. Walk at a comfortable pace and enjoy the changing mountain views. Overnight in Dingboche, after approximately five to six hours on the trail.
Day 7
Acclimatization in Dingboche
Day details
Stay a second night in Dingboche before continuing to higher elevations. Take a gradual acclimatization walk with your guide, adjusting the distance and pace to the group's condition, then return to the village to rest. This day provides time to adapt; speak to your guide if you feel unwell.
Day 8
Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche
Day details
Continue from Dingboche toward Lobuche through increasingly rocky, open terrain. Climb past Thokla and the memorial area before joining the upper Khumbu valley. The altitude makes a steady pace important, even on gentler sections. Overnight in Lobuche. Allow approximately five to six hours of walking.
Day 9
Trek to Gorak Shep and Everest Base Camp
Day details
Walk from Lobuche to Gorak Shep along the rocky upper Khumbu valley. After a break, continue to Everest Base Camp beside the Khumbu Glacier, then return to Gorak Shep for the night. Expect a long, demanding day over uneven terrain, with approximately seven to eight hours of walking. Your guide will adjust the plan to conditions and the group's pace.
Day 10
Hike to Kala Patthar and descend to Pheriche
Day details
Start early for the climb to Kala Patthar, a viewpoint above Gorak Shep with broad views of Everest and nearby peaks when conditions are clear. Return to Gorak Shep before beginning the descent toward Pheriche. This is another demanding day, with approximately seven to eight hours of walking. Overnight in Pheriche.
Day 11
Trek from Pheriche to Namche Bazaar
Day details
Leave Pheriche and descend through the Khumbu valley, following the return trail toward Namche Bazaar. The day includes both downhill sections and further climbs as you pass familiar villages and mountain scenery. Take regular breaks during this long walking day. Overnight in Namche Bazaar; allow approximately seven to eight hours.
Day 12
Trek from Namche Bazaar to Phakding
Day details
Descend from Namche Bazaar into the Dudh Koshi valley and retrace the trail to Phakding. Cross suspension bridges and pass familiar villages, taking the downhill sections at a comfortable pace. Overnight at a local lodge in Phakding before continuing toward the roadhead.
Day 13
Trek from Phakding to Surke
Day details
Leave Phakding and follow the lower Khumbu trails toward Surke. Walk through villages and cultivated hillsides as you complete the trekking section of the journey. Meet the road transport team and confirm the onward arrangements with your guide. Overnight in the Surke area, subject to road access and local conditions.
Day 14
Return by road to Kathmandu via Phaplu
Day details
Return to Kathmandu by road via Phaplu. Expect a long journey on winding roads, with stops along the way. Traffic, weather and road conditions can affect the schedule, so avoid a tight connection with an international flight. On arrival in Kathmandu, transfer to your hotel and rest after the trek.
What is included in the trip price
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The essentials and support items that are already built into the package.
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Trip Includes:
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Airport transfer
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2 nights twin sharing accommodation in Kathmandu at (3* Standard Hotel) with breakfast
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National Park Entrance permit and Trekking permit
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Kathmandu-Phaplu-Surke-Phaplu-Kathmandu Bus Ticket
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All accommodations during the trek (Lodge/ Guest House)
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Purified drinking water (except Gorak Shep​ and Lobuche)
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Government-licensed and well trained English speaking guide and his entire expenses
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Porters (One porter for every 2 members) and his entire expenses
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Insurance of Guide and Porter
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All required local and government taxes
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Down jackets and sleeping bags (if required)
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Trekking route map
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Official Duffel bag (if required)
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First aid Service (Basic)
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Oximeter - To determine your normal oxygen range
What to budget for separately
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Items travelers usually pay for separately, depending on style, spending habits, and optional upgrades.
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Trip Excludes:
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Nepal arrival visa
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Breakfast Lunch and Dinner during the trek (Please allow around USD 350-400 for meals)
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Personal nature expenses eg. all kinds of drinks, Mineral water, Beer, Coke, and entire beverage, etc
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Hot showers, Wi-Fi & battery charging while on a trek
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Extra porter if required
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Your Travel insurance covers Helicopter evacuation
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Any other extending trips and accommodation.
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Tipping to staff (not mandatory just an expectation)
Group rates by party size
Per-person rates adjust automatically with your party size. Member discounts apply where available.
2-10 travelers
US$ 790
per person
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We had a wonderful trek with Amigo Treks to Everest Base Camp. Our guide, Kishor was a total superhero and truly the fifth member of our trekking team. He negotiated a myriad of challenges to bring us the trip of a lifetime that we were hoping for. I wouldn't hesitate to travel with Amigo again and I would always seek him out. Such a lovely, family man with a cheery smile and a reassuring knowledge of altitude sickness and its effects. Manesh, our porter was fabulous too. Smiley, hard working and really keen to help out and learn. We all fell in love with Nepal, Kishor and Manesh.
These route questions cover Nepal, everest region trek planning, and the logistics travelers usually want clarified before they commit.
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This trek suits budget-conscious travelers who are prepared for sustained walking at high altitude, basic lodge facilities and long, sometimes rough road journeys. Previous trekking experience is helpful. Prepare for repeated walking days and discuss your experience and preferred pace with our team before booking.
Spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) are the main trekking seasons for this route. The best dates also depend on road access through Phaplu and Surke and conditions higher on the trail. Ask our team about your intended dates and allow flexibility for weather or road delays.
The itinerary covers 14 days, starting with road travel from Kathmandu toward Phaplu and Surke and ending with the road return to Kathmandu. It includes acclimatization days in Namche Bazaar and Dingboche, Everest Base Camp and Kala Patthar. Plan your international arrival before the route starts and leave flexibility after the trek for road or weather delays.
Expect a demanding high-altitude trek with uneven paths, sustained climbs and several long walking days. The itinerary includes two acclimatization days, but altitude can still affect travelers. Prepare with regular walking and uphill training, keep a steady pace and tell your guide promptly if you feel unwell. The road approach also involves long journeys on rough, winding roads.
The package lists two nights of twin-sharing accommodation in a standard hotel in Kathmandu, with breakfast, and local lodge or guesthouse accommodation during the trek. Mountain facilities are basic and vary by stop. Ask the team about room arrangements and any upgrade requests before booking. Hot showers, Wi-Fi and battery charging are paid separately where available.
This package uses road transport from Kathmandu through Phaplu to the Surke area and returns by road. Lukla flights are not part of this road-based itinerary. The package lists return bus tickets and airport transfers; confirm meeting points and the final vehicle arrangements with the team before departure. Road journeys can be long and rough, and access or timings may change with weather and road conditions.
The package includes the national park entrance and trekking permits listed in the inclusions. Our team will confirm the documents needed to arrange these before departure. Bring your passport and the booking documents requested by the team. Your Nepal entry visa and personal travel insurance are separate costs; check the required arrangements before you travel.
Breakfast is included with the two Kathmandu hotel nights listed in the package. Breakfast, lunch and dinner during the trek are not included and are paid separately. You can choose meals at the lodges along the route. Personal drinks, hot showers, Wi-Fi and battery charging are also extra. Ask our team for a current meal-budget estimate before departure.
Useful trip information
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This piece of information is for everyone planning Everest Base Camp Budget Trek, in the Khumbu region of Nepal. Kindly get the travel insurance that covers all the added expenses that might result due to various health issues, injuries or accidents (together with air ambulance, helicopter rescue and other treatment cost). Also, make sure that your insurance policy covers all the extra activities that you are planning to accomplish, throughout your stay in Nepal. In addition to this, the policy should also cover up for death, misplaced luggage, theft and liability, cancellations, medical treatment (counting hospital charges, cost of medicine, doctor’s fees) as well as the repatriation cost. The insurance policy covering 5000m+ altitude is a must. In short, the client himself/herself has to take the responsibility of all the unforeseen expenses that might result during the trip.
Health, fitness and experience requirements:
The altitude attempted during this trek demand excellent stamina, mental determination, and sound health condition. Therefore, every trekker is suggested to consult their doctor, before planning this trek. Trekkers are also requested to take advice, medication and permission from their doctor, prior to planning this trek. Also, it is highly recommended to take expert guidance from the local General Practitioner regarding the guide walks. Travel clinics can offer the best assistance in the absence of GP.
The Everest Base Camp Budget Trek requires an average of 4-6 hour of walking every day. Technical knowledge is not required; however, regular exercise and jogging is recommended to build up the required stamina, in order to successfully complete the trek. The trek is suitable for anyone who is physically fit.
Moreover, no prior experience is required to plan this trek in Nepal; however, your former experience in climbing, camping and hiking will definitely be counted as a plus point.
Note: Please submit your medical fitness certificate that includes your present health condition, medical situation, the preceding illness and the medication you are taking prior to booking this package. You are also requested to be honest, so that, we can prepare ourselves to take quick action in case of emergencies.
Accommodation:
Since this is a budget trek, customers are free to choose their accommodation, meal and eating spot, during the trek. Nevertheless, our guides will definitely help the trekkers to find the best budget accommodation and eating spot, depending upon the amount that trekkers are willing to spend.
Our attempt while you are on a trek:
Most part of this trek takes you to the remote Himalayan region of Nepal, where communication facilities are very less. Therefore, Amigo Treks & Expedition P. Ltd., takes all the responsibility and makes attempts to deliver your message to our family, friends, relatives or the concerned person, if required. Our guides are also provided with a cell phone and are contacted on a regular basis. In any kind of emergency, you can use this phone to send your message to us, which will further be delivered to the respected person.
Also, our guides will make every possible attempt to follow the planned itinerary; however, it is kindly requested to be flexible, in case of changes in the itinerary caused by some of the possible unavoidable circumstances: extreme weather condition, unforeseen natural disaster or a bad health condition of a group member. Moreover, we can also help you reschedule your international flight (extra charges applicable), if you need any additional days to complete your trek. We will make every possible attempt to make your trek ‘a grand success’.
Why to Trek with us?
Amigo Treks and Expedition P. Ltd., offers a wonderful opportunity to help you visit those areas, culture and tradition of Nepal that have never been explored before. Your trip itineraries are fully customized, in order to meet the individual needs and interest of each traveler. We also partner with local Sherpas and Leaders to help you get the maximum out of the trip. We are highly dedicated and offer years of experience to plan an outstanding adventure trip for you. Customer service is our top priority; therefore, we cater to every possible need of yours during your stay in Nepal, be it the food, accommodation, varied destination or your communication needs. Despite all these facilities, our best packages are offered at a very competitive rate.
When should I plan this trek?
Though Nepal can be visited any time of the year, the best season to plan you’re the Everest Base Camp Budget Trek is Spring and Autumn.
Spring – Mid- March, April, and May, are the perfect months to plan the Everest Base Camp Budget Trek. These months support us with warm weather, clear skies, good temperature and the best visibility.
Autumn – Mid-September, October, November, are also the perfect months to plan the Everest Base Camp Budget Trek. These months are also favorable in terms of better visibility, warm weather, clear blue skies and excellent trail.
Winter – December, January and February, are just good months to plan the Everest Base Camp Budget Trek as the area gets extremely cold during the winter season.
Summer - Mid June, July and August are not the best months to plan the Everest Base Camp Budget Trek as the monsoon rain affects the trail and the visibility; however, on request the trek can definitely be arranged at this time of the year.
What should I bring?
Along with warm clothes you will also need other equipment for the sufficient protection of your body. Below is the list of necessary items that you need to pack before commencing your trek.
Head- Hat (with a wide brim), Sunglasses (with UV protection), Sunscreen lotion and Lip balm
Upper body- T-shirts (2), light and expedition weight thermal tops, Fleece jacket and pullover, Fleece wind-stopper jacket (Optional), waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell jacket, down vest/jacket (included)
Hands - Lightweight gloves, heavy-weight gloves/mittens with a waterproof outer shell
Lower body - Underwear (4), hiking shorts (2), lightweight cotton long pants, light and expedition weight thermal bottoms, Fleece or wool pants, waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell pants
Feet - Thin, light-wear inner socks (4), thick, warm wool hiking socks (4), hiking boots with spare laces, camp shoes (sneakers and/or sandals), gaiters.
Accessories - Headlamp with spare bulb and batteries, small padlock or combination lock, basic first aid kit, large plastic bags (for keeping items dry inside trek bag), day pack, water bottles (2), hiking pole/walking sticks, small ear plugs
Toiletries – Soap, shampoo, toothbrush, small wash towel
Extras - Cameras with extra batteries and cards, binoculars, light balaclava or warm fleece hat, reading books, trip map/guide book, journal & pen, iPod & travel games (like cards, chess, and backgammon)
Our legal documents:
Registered under the government of Nepal, Amigo Treks & Expedition is a fully licensed and certified company. Therefore, this company holds complete authority to operate treks, tours, expedition, hiking and many other tourism related services in the Nepal, Tibet and Bhutan. In addition to this, we are also a very active member of the following organizations.
Nepal Tourism board (NTB)
Trekking Agents Association of Nepal (TAAN)
Kathmandu Environment Education Project (KEEP)
Ministry of Finance, Department of Taxation
Company Registration Office, Pvt. Ltd.
Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation, Department of Tourism Industry
Passport and Visa Information:
It is very easy to obtain Nepal’s visa. You may either apply for a visa at your nearest Nepalese Embassy/Consulate or Mission offices in your own country or you can buy this upon your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu. To apply for a visa, you need 2 passport size photographs, Visa fees in US dollars and your passport that is valid for at least 6 months before the trip. However, nationals of SAARC countries (India, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Maldives and Afghanistan) and China do not require any visa to visit Nepal. Transit visa for foreign nationalities is only provided for 3 days. Therefore, visa is required for longer stays. However, for the convenience or foreign nationals, a visa is also provided from the borders listed below:
Tribhuvan International Airport (Kathmandu)
Kakarvitta, Jhapa (Eastern Nepal)
Birgunj, Parsa (Central Nepal)
Kodari, Sindhupalchowk (Northern Border of Nepal)
Belhiya, Bhairahawa (Western Nepal)
Jamuna, Nepalgunj (Mid Western Nepal)
Mohana, Dhangadhi (Far Western Nepal)
Gaddachauki, Mahendranagar (Far Western Nepal)
Tourist Visa Fees:
Transit visa (3 days) – Free of cost
Multiple entry (15 days) – 25 USD or equivalent convertible currency
Multiple entry (30 days) – 40 USD or equivalent convertible currency
Multiple entry (90 days) – 100 USD or equivalent convertible currency
(For further information, please, contact Department of Immigration, Kalikasthan, Dillibazar Kathmandu
Tel: 00977-1 42219964433934 / 4429660 / 4438862 / 4438868, Download visa form-: www.immi.gov.np
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