The Everest Base Camp Trek is a bucket-list classic for a reason. The breathtaking views of the world’s legendary peaks alone are worth the effort. As challenging as it is, this two-week hiking adventure is something every adventurer dreams of. We’ll kick off from Kathmandu and hike through the clouds, to the unreal heights of Nepalese Hindu and Buddhist traditions and temples, all the way to the foothills of the tallest mountain in the world—the Base Camp is 17,598 ft above sea level! What makes this trek even more special? It’s a women-only journey, guided by a woman with a mission—to promote equity in trekking tourism. This trek ensures that porters and guides receive fair wages, accident and illness insurance, essential gear, as well as proper meals and accommodations.
Nothing compares to standing at the foot of Mt Everest, the world’s tallest mountain and its Himalayan backdrop
Walk the legendary trail and get a feel for the rich culture, traditions, and daily life of Himalayan locals
This is an all-inclusive package—including expert guide, porters, transportation, lodging, meals, and permits
The All-Women Everest Base Camp Trek will take us from Kathmandu up into clouds, to the unreal heights of Nepalese Hindu and Buddhist traditions and temples, all the way to the foothills of the tallest mountain in the world—the Base Camp is 17,598 ft above sea level! This two-week adventure is a classic, for a reason. The breathtaking views of the world’s legendary peaks alone are worth the effort.
You can arrive in Kathmandu anytime on the first day. Transport is provided to your hotel. You have a free day to explore the city. We’ll do our trek briefing and gear check in the afternoon/evening.
Elevation: 4,344 ft / 1,324 m
Accommodation: Hotel in Kathmandu
Today’s the real start of our trip. You may have to wake up early for a drive to the airport to catch your flight to Lukla. Flying into the famous Tenzin Hillary airport is a thrilling experience in itself. You’ll see a small airstrip sprawled out in front of you as you approach. Lukla is fascinating—while walking through its bustling streets, you can smell the incense in the air, and some really good coffee, and see yaks and donkeys. As soon as we exit Lukla, it’s a whole different place. We’ll pass prayer wheels and lush green forests, and cross a big suspension bridge just before we reach the Phakding village (at 8,563 feet / 2,610 meters). Take time to explore the village or relax in the common room.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Hiking: 3-4 hours
Elevation: 8,563 ft / 2,610 m
Accommodation: Tea house
Make sure you get a good hearty breakfast—we have a big day ahead of us today. The trail to Namche Bazaar is one of the most iconic and strenuous ones on the trip. We’ll pass a checkpoint at Monjo where we’ll enter the Sagarmatha National Park. We’ll cross the Dudh Koshi river, by far the world’s highest, and stop for lunch at Jorsalle. Enjoy lunch beside the rapid water. We’ll walk through pine forests where we may get a glimpse of Mt. Thamserku (6,608 m), if the weather permits. Once we reach the clearing on the top of the hill, we’ll be able to see the gateway to Everest. Namche Bazaar is a horseshoe-shaped town which is right in front of the Kongde Ri peak. Settle into your room and enjoy the view.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Hiking: 6.5 hours
Elevation: 11,290 ft / 3,440 m
Accommodation: Tea house
As we gain altitude, it’s important to take time to adjust and prevent altitude sickness. So, we will have an acclimatization day at Namche. This village has a lot to offer, from souvenir shops to cafes and bars. You can choose to rest and explore the village or hike up to the Everest View Hotel which is an hour away and enjoy the panoramic Himalayan view. There is also a Sherpa museum and some Buddhist monasteries in the area, if you are up for it.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Elevation: 11,290 ft / 3,440 m
Accommodation: Tea house
After a good night’s rest, we’ll have breakfast and walk towards Tengboche. On the way up, we’ll see street vendors with handmade jewelry and home décor items. You can stop for a tea break and shop for souvenirs. It’s hard not to feel the spirituality of the area, as we cross over silent flowing streams over wooden bridges. We’ll get chances to see some wild animals such as monkeys and musk deer.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Hiking: 5 hours
Elevation: 12,664 ft / 3,860 m
Accommodation: Tea house
After breakfast, we’ll hike towards Dingboche. It’s a very pleasant trail with great mountain views all the way up. Depending on the time of the year, you might see rhododendrons, Nepal’s national flower, in pink, white, and red. If we’re lucky, we may also spot danphe, Nepal’s national bird, adorned with multicolored feathers. This is a perfect trail to take pictures and to charge your solar batteries. Our lunch destination is Somare. The village is decorated with prayer flags. There are old houses and delicately painted prayer wheels. As you move towards Dingboche, the terrain becomes increasingly barren as you ascend above the tree lines. The houses are made of stones and wood with stonewall fences. The tea houses are usually family owned. You can enjoy some warm soup and popcorn near the heater and interact with the locals.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Hiking: 6 hours
Elevation: 14,469 ft / 4,410 m
Accommodation: Tea house
There are several things you could do today. You can climb up to the Nangkartshang hill or hike up to the ridge overlooking the village, with an excellent view of the mountains and the valley. If you are feeling up for it, you can hike up to the Chukhung Village. From both the ridge and Chukhung, you’ll be able to see Makalu, the fifth highest peak in the world, as well as Cholatse, Island Peak, Baruntse, and more. For those who want to rest and acclimatize, you can go on a village tour and enjoy the rest of the day sunbathing. There is an amazing café nearby and you can treat yourself to some delicious food.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Elevation: 14,469 ft / 4,410 m
Accommodation: Tea house
After a proper Sherpa breakfast, we’ll start the day. We’ll climb up a hill and move up the Thukla ridge and onto the moraine, towards the Khumbu Glacier. Down the valley, you can see a small village of Pheriche. As you gain altitude, it’s important that you walk slow and steady. Thukla is our lunch stop for the day. Basking under the warm sun, you will refuel your body with food and drinks. Right after lunch, there is a 200 meter climb, but it will feel like it is much more than that. The trail is full of rocks and boulders and there are yaks and donkeys around. We’ll take our time and walk comfortably. On top of the hill lies the Everest Memorial Ground, the highest graveyard in the world. The place is full of chortens built in memory of people who lost their lives on Everest. We’ll rest and look around a bit. Our destination for the day is Lobuche. Getting there alone is a feat so, once there, we will eat and rest for the day.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Hiking: 8 hours
Elevation: 16,109 ft / 4,910 m
Accommodation: Tea house
Today, we’ll have an early start. It’s a short day in terms of the walking hours but with the altitude, it is going to be a challenge. We’ll start our walk to Gorakshep, where we will drop our bags off and have lunch. After lunch, those of us who feel like going to the Everest Base Camp will head out. (Those who want to stay at the lodge and acclimatize can enjoy the wonderful view just outside the doorstep.) On the way to the Base Camp, we’ll continue along the side of the Khumbu Glacier. After walking for an hour, we will step on to the glacier itself. In the spring season, the base camp will look like scattered flowers in a garden; climbing tents in red, blue and orange. When we get there, we can take turns taking pictures of each other. This is what we are here for! Sure, it was tiring at times, but you have finally made it. We’ll have a small celebratory party with drinks and snacks. And then, we’ll slowly return to Gorakshep. The return trip takes about two hours.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Hiking: 8 hours
Elevation: 17,000 ft / 5,182 m
Accommodation: Tea house
Another early start. After some warm drinks, we will head towards the Kala Pattar to catch the sunrise view. We’ll need to stock up on some sugar bars and snacks. Keeping the altitude in mind, the hike to Kala Pattar is not an easy one. But no worries. We’ll take breaks and look out for each other. Kala Pattar, translated to Nepali, means “black rock” and it lives up to its name. It is draped with colorful prayer flags and khadas, religious silk scarves. The view from the top is absolutely spectacular. You’ll be standing so close to the mountains, you’ll feel you could almost touch them. We’ll enjoy the 360-degree views of Himalayan giants like Khumbutse, Changtse and Lhotse, with Everest peeking over the shoulders of other mountains. You can also see the Everest Base Camp and an icy glacial lake down below.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Hiking: 7 hours
Elevation: 17,575 ft / 5,357 m
Accommodation: Tea house
After breakfast, we will return and follow the route downhill from Lobuche Base Camp to Lobuche village, then to Periche. Walking past the rhododendron and juniper forests, we’ll enjoy amazing views of the Himalayas, Ama Dablam, Thamserku and many others. After hours of trekking, we will reach Pangboche, where you can visit the Pangboche monastery.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Hiking: 7 hours
Elevation: 12,894 ft / 3,930 m
Accommodation: Tea house
After breakfast, we will be retracing our route, recalling all the memories. The route goes through Imja Khola, Tengboche and, finally, Namche Bazaar.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Hiking: 7 hours
Elevation: 11,290 ft / 3,440 m
Accommodation: Tea house
We will continue to retrace our way back, descending over the bridge over Dudh Koshi river and continue walking towards Jorsella. After that, we will descend through Monjo, Benkar and Phakding, where we will spend another night.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Hiking: 5-6 hours
Elevation: 9,383 ft / 2,860 m
Accommodation: Tea house
Passing through a rhododendron forest,we will reach Lukla, where we can have a wonderful night after days of trekking.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Hiking: 3-4 hours
Elevation: 9,383 ft / 2,860 m
Accommodation: Tea house
You will board your flight to get you back to Kathmandu. Free day to explore the city.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Kathmandu
Enjoy a full day tour and visit temples and sights in the Kathmandu Valley. In the evening, we will have a farewell dinner.
Meals: Breakfast and dinner
Accommodation: Hotel in Kathmandu
It’s time to say goodbye to Nepal. You will be taken to the airport to catch your flight home.
Meals: Breakfast
What you get on this adventure:
What’s not included:
The All-Women Everest Base Camp trek is strenuous and challenging. Recent hiking and/or backpacking experience is highly recommended, as is excellent physical condition—you’ll be hiking for 2 weeks, 3-9 hours per day. During your trekking days, there will be some steeper and more challenging ascents along the way. There will be less arduous days reserved for acclimatization and rest. (Please note: hiking times in the itinerary are estimations; the actual hiking can take more or less time than noted.)
You will need to prepare for a cardio workout and consult with your doctor before joining the trip given the high altitude reaching up to almost 6,000 m / 20,000 ft. You will be required to familiarize yourself with the hazards and risks of high-altitude trekking, and sign a liability waiver and terms & conditions forms. However, this is a supported trek; hence, you only carry a daypack with your essentials (porters are hired to carry your belongings). You will be staying in teahouses each night.
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Here’s a recommended list of personal equipment you need to bring:
Here’s a list of clothing you need to bring:
Note: The gear list will be provided to confirmed participants. Please note that the gear list is comprehensive and covers all seasons as the weather is unpredictable in the Himalayas.
Group sizes and pricing
Everest Base Camp Trek for women can be arranged for larger groups and private tours with your date of choice. Contact us to make the arrangements.
Min. age requirements
If your group has hikers under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.
To get to the starting point of the All-Women Everest Base Camp Trek in Nepal, most people fly into Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu.
Once you and your guide agree on the details of your itinerary, they will arrange for your pickup at the airport and transfer you to your accommodation in Kathmandu. After that, all you have to do is stay safe and have fun on this Nepal trekking tour!
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After making a deposit, you are required to obtain appropriate travel and medical evacuation insurance (please ensure that the insurance you purchase covers high-altitude trekking). Failure to obtain travel insurance by the trip balance due date will result in cancellation and no refund of your trip deposit and/or applicable cancellation fees.
To visit Nepal, you must have a Nepalese visa. For this all-women Everest Base Camp Trek in Nepal, you will need a 30-day multiple-entry visa, which is valid for 6 months and costs $50. You can easily obtain it as soon as you arrive in the country, which is usually at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu.
Deposits
You can secure one of the set dates with a 30% deposit upon booking. The remaining 70% of the trip price is to be paid 90 days prior to departure, at the latest.
Cancellations
Booking fees are non-refundable in all cases. During checkout, however, you can choose one of 57hours’ flexibility options:
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