Quickest Trek to Everest Base Camp- Package Overview
If you are looking for a short and sweet expedition to the base of the tallest mountain peak in the world, Marvel Adventure offers two incredible best-value packages for the quickest trek to Everest Base Camp.
These packages were designed with the help of travel experts and veteran trekking guides and were only brought into circulation after successful testing. Today, these are the most popular trekking packages in the Everest region for trekkers who want to experience a marvelous adventure without missing out on any value.
10 Day Everest Base Camp Trek Overview
This 10 day Everest Base Camp Trek package is the shortest and quickest trek to Everest Base Camp Trek. You will be able to complete this highest base camp trekking adventure in the world within just 10 days and won’t even miss out on any highlight exploration of the region.
Specially designed for trekkers with limited time on hand, this classical trekking adventure starts with a scenic flight from Kathmandu to Lukla. You will then start following the classical trekking route right away from Lukla and head toward Phakding.
From Phakding, you will move along the gradually ascending route toward the Sherpa Capital, Namche Bazaar, and then to the spiritual epicenter of the Khumbu Valley, Tengboche. The trekking route further ahead passes through the high-elevation points of the Everest region, like Dingboche, Lobuche, Gorakshep, Everest Base Camp, and Kalapatthar (the highest point).
After exploring the base camp and enjoying the incredible views of the valley from its vantage point, you will then move along with your descending journey. You will return back to Namche Bazaar from Pheriche and descend further to Lukla for the flight back to Kathmandu.
Although this is the most suitable package for the quickest trek to Everest Base Camp, it is only recommended for trekkers with previous experience in high-altitude trekking. This 10-Day Everest Base Camp Trek doesn’t have any acclimatization days.
It means that you will have to continuously move along with your itinerary plans without getting any break days. So, beginner trekkers may find it hard to adapt to the short itinerary plans of the package. Still, the trekking adventures in the Himalayan region are slow-paced adventures, and they are designed in a way that trekkers acclimatize while moving along the route.
So, unless you have a top physical condition and are feeling confident about the adventure, we don’t recommend this trekking adventure without any prior experience.
Outline Itinerary
Day 01: Flight from Kathmandu [1,400 meters/ 4,593 feet] to Lukla [2,800/ 9,186 feet] meters and trek to Phakding [2,610 meters/ 8,562 feet]
Day 02: Trekking from Phakding to Namche Bazaar [3,440 meters/ 11,286 feet]
Day 03: Namche to Tengboche [3,874 meters/ 12,709 feet]
Day 04: Tengboche to Dingboche [4,400 meters/ 14,435 feet] trek
Day 05: Trekking from Dingboche to Lobuche [4,940 meters/ 16,207 feet]
Day 06: Lobuche to Gorakshep [5,180 meters/ 16,994 feet] to Everest Base Camp [5,364 meters/ 17,598 feet]
Day 07: Morning hike to Kalapatthar [5,545 meters/ 18,192 feet] from Gorakshep and trek down to Pheriche [4,200 meters/ 13,779 feet]
Day 08: Pheriche to Namche Bazaar [3,440 meters/ 11,286 feet]
Day 09: Trekking down from Namche to Lukla [2,800/ 9,186 feet]
Day 10: Fly back from Lukla to Kathmandu [1,400 meters/ 4,593 feet]
12 Day Everest Base Camp Trek Overview
This 12 day Everest Base camp trekking package is a slightly more extensive exploration than the 10 day package in the quickest trek to Everest Base Camp section. In other words, it is the ultimate abbreviated version of the most iconic trekking adventure in the Himalayas.
If you are looking for an exhilarating exploration opportunity in the route of the highest base camp adventure in the world without missing a beat like a regular package, this is it. The general EBC trekking packages are 14 to 18 days long; these packages include arrival and sightseeing days in Kathmandu as well as some side detours around the region.
However, our 12 day EBC package starts directly with a scenic Kathmandu to Lukla flight. The itinerary plans of this trekking package follow the same trekking route as the mainstream classical package. So you won’t miss out on any landmark exploration of the region and will also get two days to acclimatize properly at Namche and Dinboche like a regular package.
We have just cut off some leisure time in the Kathmandu Valley to optimize the trekking period most efficiently. So, with this package, you will be able to relish a fully immersive exploration of the EBC route like any other regular package, but quicker.
Outline Itinerary
Day 01: Morning flight from Kathmandu to Lukla and trek to Phakding
Day 02: Phakding to Namche Bazaar
Day 03: Rest at Namche Bazaar
Day 04: Trekking from Namche to Tengboche
Day 05: Tengboche to Dingboche trek
Day 06: Acclimatization day at Dingboche
Day 07: Dingboche to Lobuche
Day 08: Trek from Lobuche to Gorakshep, then to Everest Base Camp
Day 09: Hike to Kalapatthar and trek to Pheriche from Gorakshep
Day 10: Trek down to Namche Bazaar
Day 11: Namche to Lukla
Day 12: Fly back to Kathmandu
Helicopter Package Options
Marvel Adventure also offers trekking with a helicopter return option for the quickest trek to Everest Base Camp. You will be able to enjoy a fully explosive exploration of this mainstream Himalayan trekking route within just a week with the help of these helicopter return packages.
This unique and exciting experience with the helicopter return from the foot regions of Everest will give you the opportunity to enjoy the aerial views of the magnificent Himalayan peaks as you conclude your exploration in style.
7 Day Everest Base Camp Trek Overview
This 7 day helicopter return package is one of the most exciting and quickest trek to Everest Base Camp. In this remarkable trekking package, you will start your journey with a Kathmandu to Lukla flight and then trek to Phakding, like any other regular package.
Then, following the mainstream trekking route, you ascend to Namche and make your way to other high-elevation regions of the region, like Tengboche, Dingboche, Lobuche, and Gorakshep.
During the final day of this exhilarating trekking package, Day 07, you will explore the Everest Base Camp and return to Gorakshep after enjoying the ambiance to your heart’s content. From Gorakshep, you will fly all the way down to Lukla over the popular highlight of the Khumbu region and enjoying the incredible bird-eye views of the Himalayan vistas.
Outline Itinerary
Day 01: Fly from Kathmandu (1,400 meters) to Lukla(2,800 meters), the trek to Phakding (2,610 meters)
Day 02: Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,440 meters) trek
Day 03: Trekking from Namche Bazaar to Tengboche (3,874 meters)
Day 04: Trek to Dingboche (4,400 meters) from Tengboche
Day 05: Dingboche to Lobuche (4,940 meters) trekking
Day 06: Trek from Lobuche to Gorakhsep (5,180 meters) to Everest Base Camp (5,364 meters), then helicopter flight from Gorakshep (5,180 meters) to Lukla (2,800 meters)
Day 07: Regular flight back to Kathmandu (1,400 meters) from Lukla
8 Day Everest Base Camp Trek Overview
The helicopter return packages for the quickest trek to Everest Base Camp are designed to significantly reduce the physical strain of the return journey. If you want to enjoy an even more comfortable experience than the 7 Day Everest Base Camp Trek with helicopter return, this 8 day package also has an acclimatization day.
This fascinating Himalayan trekking adventure starts with the same classical trekking itinerary, the Kathmandu to Lukla flight, and moves along with the other high-elevation points of the region. However, as you push for the higher elevation points, you will also get an acclimatization day on Day 3 at Namche Bazaar.
Then, you will continue to further highlight in the route like Tengboche, Dingboche, Lobuche, Gorakshep, and finally reach Everest Base Camp. However, unlike the 7 day helicopter return package, on Day 8 you will have time to hike to the vantage point of the Khumbu region, Kalapatthar, for the panoramic views of the Himalayan peaks. After the morning hike to Kalapatthar, you will return to Gorakshep and board a helicopter to fly to Lukla. You will fly to Kathmandu from Lukla on a regular plane flight.
Outline Itinerary
Day 01: Fly to Lukla from Kathmandu and trek to Phakding
Day 02: Trek to Namche Bazaar from Phakding
Day 03: Acclimatization day at Namche
Day 04: Namche to Tengboche
Day 05: Tengboche to Dingboche trek
Day 06: Dingbocht to Lobuche
Day 07: Lobuche to Gorakshep and then to Everest Base Camp
Day 08: Morning hike to Kalapatthar (5,545 meters) and helicopter flight from Gorakshep to Lukla. Regular plane flight back to Kathmandu
What is the Difficulty Level of the Trek?
Everest Base Camp Trek, the highest base camp adventure in the world, is, without a doubt, an aspiring destination for trekking enthusiasts all over the world. If you are planning the quickest trek to Everest Base Camp, then you are certainly wondering about the difficulty level of the exploration and whether you can pull it off or not.
Well, rest assured, the Everest Base Camp Trek is on a moderate scale when it comes to high-altitude trekking difficulty. Yes, you heard it right: despite being the highest base camp in the world and having significantly high elevation points in the trekking route, this mainstream trek is still considered a milder Himalayan expedition.
This is due to the fact that the trekking packages in the region are designed strategically so that altitude sickness doesn’t become an issue and trekkers won’t exert themselves with the long hours of trek. However, you should still consider an adequate amount of training to reduce the physical strain and maximize the overall experience.
Which is the Right Itinerary Package for Me?- Packaged Based Assessment
It is no wonder that a quick-paced adventure can be slightly more demanding and challenging than a slow-paced exploration. So based on that theory, the 7 Days Everest Base Camp Trek with Helicopter Return and 10 Days Everest Base Camp Trek in the quickest trek to the Everest Base Camp section are deemed slightly taxing.
As these trekking adventures don’t have acclimatization days, there are chances that a new trekker may struggle to complete the trek without proper rest. So, only experienced trekkers with proper acclimatization knowledge are recommended for these treks.
8 Days Everest Base Camp Trekwith Helicopter Return and 12 Days Everest Base Camp Trek, on the other hand, are full-fledged exploration prospects. On top of enjoying a slow-paced trekking adventure acclimatizing as you move along the trail, you will also get enough rest days in these packages for a full recovery.
These trekking packages are suitable even the beginners who have just started trekking or have no experience at all. If you are determined and put in the right amount of effort during the training, you will be able to even increase the enjoyability scale.
The success rate of the Everest Base Camp Trek is about 90% to 95%. If you are motivated and make enough preparation, completing this quick-paced adventure won’t be a big deal. However, if you are not feeling confident about the trips without acclimatization days, you can select either 8 Days Everest Base Camp Trek with Helicopter Return or 12 Days Everest Base Camp Trek for your exploration.
How to Train for Everest Base Camp Trek?
This remarkable EBC Trek is the world’s highest base camp adventure. So, naturally, you will overcome some high elevation points in this trek and traverse across the remote-rugged trails of the Himalayas.
Thus, you must prepare for the hurdles of this high-altitude adventure. Normally, you should start your training at least 4-6 weeks before the actual trek. But, depending on your fitness level, you can tweak the training program to your needs.
Your strength, endurance, and stamina level will come into play when doing this high-altitude trekking, where you have to walk for like 6-7 on average every day.
Recommended Exercises for EBC Trek
For Strength and Endurance:Weightlifting, squat, calf raise, plank, deadlift, push up, reverse lunge, tricep dips, glute bridge, upright row, leg extension, etc
For Stamina:Lateral jump, aerobics, jumping rope, swimming, running, power walking, cardio, jumping jack, high knees, etc
What About Food and Accommodation?
Your EBC Trekking package will cover the expenses of all the standard food and accommodation services during your trek. As this is one of the best Nepal teahouse trekking adventures, you can relish a moderate level of food and accommodation facilities.
Everest region ranks 1st as the mainstream trekking region in Nepal. So, if you want to experience a more personalized experience, you can choose either a luxury trekking package or a custom tailor package.
Food During Trek
If this is your first time doing the trek in Nepal, then you are in for a treat. Besides offering a thrilling adventure package, the country also boasts a diverse range of delightful cuisine.
From regional dishes that represent the beautiful diversity of the country to other Asian culture-influenced delicacies and star Western dishes, this beautiful Himalayan country has it all. During your trekking adventure, you will definitely be able to find a new set of tasty declaises that fit your palate.
Food Menu For Breakfast:Bread, toast, pancake, porridge, muesli, oats, cornflakes, eggs, tea, coffee, juice, honey, butter, Tibetan bread, paratha, chapati, tsampa, etc
Food Menu for Lunch and Dinner: Dal bhat tarkari (national dish), momo, chowmein, thukpa, kwati, sekuwa, chatamari, shaphaley, sel roti, potatoes, steak, pizza, spaghetti, pasta, etc
**Note: Vegetarian and vegan options are also available at the teahouses during the trek**
Accommodation
In your quickest trek to Everest Base Camp, you will spend about 6 to 9 days at the teahouses/lodge along the trekking route. The lodges in this mainstream trekking route are well-developed compared to other remote Himalayan regions.
Thus, during your trek, you can enjoy standard to luxurious level of lodging facilities, depending on the nature of your package. You will rest in a dormitory-style room with two to three adjacent beds in your regular standard trekking packages.
The lodges/teahouses at the lower trekking trails do have attached bathroom facilities, meanwhile, the facilities are limited at the high region.
Some Helpful Tips for Quick Everest Base Camp Trek
- Trek slowly; the trekking adventures in the Himalayas are designed in such a way that you can easily acclimatize even while trekking
- Hydration and eating a balanced diet are crucial factors in avoiding altitude sickness
- Pay close attention to your body language, don’t neglect any symptoms of altitude sickness
- Pack different layers of clothes for both lower trekking regions and alpine altitudes
- Don’t forget the proper gear that can add comfort to your experience (trekking poles, ankle support, headlamp, sleeping bag/pad, etc)
- Communicate properly with your trekking guide in case of any difficulties or inconveniences
- Follow the guidelines of your guide and porters, and respect the local culture and traditions
- Train within the recommended period and test the comfort level of gears before trek
- Change enough cash to local currency to buy snacks and souvenirs
For those looking to add an extra layer of challenge and adventure to their Himalayan journey, the Everest Three High Pass Trek is an excellent option. This trek not only includes the classic Everest Base Camp route but also takes you through three of the highest passes in the Everest region, offering breathtaking views and an unparalleled experience of the region's diverse landscapes.
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