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Everest Base Camp Yoga Trek – 12 Days
Everest Base Camp Yoga Trek Quick Information
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Weather |
Weather | -10°C to 18°C | View Weather Detail |
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Duration |
Duration | 12 Days | |
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Difficulty |
Difficulty | Moderate | |
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Accommodation |
Accommodation | Lodges | |
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Meals Included |
Meals Included | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | |
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Best Season |
Best Season | March, April, May, Sept, Oct, Nov | |
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Transportation |
Transportation | Flight | |
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Daily Activity |
Daily Activity | Approx. 5 – 6 hours | |
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Religion |
Religion | Buddhism | |
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Ethnic People |
Ethnic People | Sherpa, Rai | |
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Geographic Terrain |
Geographic Terrain | Mountain, Glacier, Hill, Village | |
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Region of Nepal |
Region of Nepal | Everest Region | |
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Max. Altitude |
Max. Altitude | 5364m./17701ft. |
Everest Base Camp Yoga Trek Overview
Firstly, the trip begins in Kathmandu and heads to the Tenzing Hilary Airport in Lukla on a short flight. Then, you start to trail along the Dudh Koshi River before entering the Sagarmatha National Park. The trek settles at Namche, which is the biggest trade hub in the Everest region. Here, you explore for a day and head to locations like Everest View Hotel and Khumjung village. From here, you follow the Imja River and head to Tengboche. As you enjoy the views of Mt. Ama Dablam (6856m), you will reach Dingboche.
At Dingboche, you will acclimatize for a day and hike to the local peak called Nangkar Tshang (516m). Then, the next part of the trek takes you to Thukla and continues to Lobuche. Further, you trek along the Khumbu Glacier and reach Gorakshep. Next, you trek along the arid trails to settle at the Everest Base Camp. The base camp is sure to awe you with the views of mountains like Pumo Ri and Nuptse. Later, the trek heads to the next highlight of the trip to Kalapatthar. The vantage point offers a surreal view of mountains like Mt. Everest (8848m), Lhotse (8516m), Ama Dablam (6856m), and many others. Finally, the return trip begins, and you retrace your steps via Thukla and Tengboche. Then, you return to Lukla via Namche Bazaar and fly back to Kathmandu
Why Yoga with Trekking ?
The instructor has always said stretching before any physical activity is important, so the same can be assumed for trekking. Having a regular practice of stretching and strengthening the body would have to be beneficial. More than just stretching, yoga offers a wide spectrum of benefits for one’s overall holistic upliftment on a long term basis.
What can benefit practicing Yoga Trekkers – Both Experienced and New?
● Yoga helps reduce both the risk of being sore after trekking and the risk of injury during trekking.
● It helps build strength and stamina for longer trekking, more intense trails with ease.
● Yoga helps with your balance, and balance is great for trekking!
● Finding a deep connection with nature and things inbound.
● Helping to pace and preserve energy for a longer period of time through breathing technique.
● Yoga helps you become more aware of self and letting one know to take a break so ensuring not to push one too hard.
● Yoga helps to cope better with tighter air and higher altitude training that mountains demand.
● Yoga increases the awareness of the beautiful natural environment around you.
12 Days Everest Base Camp Yoga Trek Highlights
- Regular Yoga/meditation in morning and evening sessions to boost your immunity power, peace mind and strengthen your body.
- Explore the Everest Base Camp, Khumbu Glacier, and Icefall
- Enjoy the trek across the Sagarmatha National Park
- Visit the various Sherpa villages like Tengboche, Thukla, and Lobuche
- Relish the panorama of Everest Himalayas including Mt. Everest (8848m), Lobuche (8516m), and Cho Oyu (8188m)
January
-15°C to -5°C
February
-15°C to -5°C
March
-10°C to 0°C
April
-5°C to 5°C
May
0°C to 10°C
June
5°C to 15°C
July
7°C to 17°C
August
7°C to 18°C
September
5°C to 15°C
October
-5°C to 5°C
November
-10°C to 0°C
December
-15°C to -5°C
12 Days Everest Base Camp Yoga Trek Itinerary
Day 1
Fly to Lukla – Trek to Phakding
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Trekking Time Average |
9km Uphill hike (Avg. 3 hours) |
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Accommodation |
Hotel Sherpa/ Sherpa Guide Lodge |
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Altitude |
(2640m./8745 ft.) |
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Included meals |
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Everest Base Camp Yoga Trek begins at Kathmandu. The day begins rather early as you pack your bags and drive to Tribhuvan International Airport. Embark on a domestic flight to Lukla. The scenic half- hour long flight takes you over the pristine forested hills and deep ravines towards Lukla. Upon arrival, you’ll enjoy your breakfast and then embark on the first day of the trek. Enjoy a scenic trek along the pristine Dudh Koshi River to Phakding village.
Day 2
Trek to Namche Bazaar
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Trekking Time Average |
13km Uphill hike (Avg. 5 hours) |
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Accommodation |
Khumbu Lodge/ Hotel Kamal |
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Altitude |
(3440m./11352ft.) |
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Included meals |
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Leaving Phakding, you’ll begin trekking upstream along the Dudh Koshi River towards Monjo village. You’ll walk past few scenic waterfalls en route. At Monjo, you’ll get the permit for Sagarmatha National park. The trail continues through Jorsalle and crosses few suspension bridges en route to Namche Bazaar. Namche is the largest village in the entire Everest Region. Enjoy the majestic sight of Kongde Ri range from Namche Bazaar.
Day 3
Rest day for Acclimatization in Namche Bazaar
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Trekking Time Average |
Excursion around |
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Accommodation |
Khumbu Lodge/ Hotel Kamal |
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Altitude |
(3440m./11352ft.) |
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Included meals |
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Today is a rest day, and you can undertake a scenic tour around the village. Later, you can also take a short hike to the Khumjung and Khunde villages. After exploring Namche Bazaar, you’ll begin trekking uphill for an hour to reach Khumjung Monastery. A small Sherpa village of Khumjung is home to Khumjung Monastery, which has preserved the remains of Yeti, an abominable snowman. Walk past the scenic Syangboche Airport towards Khunde village. You can visit the equally beautiful Edmund Hillary School en route to Namche Bazaar.
Day 4
Trek to Tyangboche
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Trekking Time Average |
13km Uphill hike (Avg. 5 hours) |
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Accommodation |
Hotel Tashidelek/ Hotel Himalaya |
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Altitude |
(3750m./12705ft.) |
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Included meals |
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Leaving Namche Bazaar, you’ll begin trekking upstream along the Dudh Koshi River. A steep hike takes you towards Phunki Tenga village. The trail continues alongside the mesmerizing view of Ama Dablam (6856m) and climbs over 427 meters in altitude. Tengboche village is home to Tengboche Monastery, the largest monastery in the Everest Region. The 100-years old monastery celebrates the history of Tibetan-Buddhism. It also hosts the annual festival of Mani Rimdu in October. Overnight in Tengboche.
Day 5
Trek to Dingboche
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Trekking Time Average |
12km Uphill hike (Avg. 5 hours) |
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Accommodation |
Hotel Good Luck/ Dingboche Resort |
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Altitude |
(4350m./14355ft.) |
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Included meals |
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Wake up to the beautiful view of Ama Dablam (6856m) in the east. After enjoying your breakfast, you’ll embark on the trek. Leaving Tengboche, you’ll begin trekking uphill along the Dudh Koshi River to reach Debuche village. You’ll leave the forested path behind and begin climbing the rocky terrain. The trail drops to the pristine Imja Khola (River) and begins to rise again en route to Pangboche village. Walk past thousands of Mani stones en route to Shomare. The day ends at Dingboche village, a remote Sherpa village.
Day 6
Rest day – Acclimatization
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Trekking Time Average |
Hike to Nangkartshang peak |
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Accommodation |
Hotel Good Luck/ Dingboche Resort |
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Altitude |
(4350m./14355ft.) |
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Included meals |
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Today, you’ll spend the day acclimatizing at Dingboche. To better utilize this day, you can take an adventurous hike to the local peak of the Nangkartshang peak (5083m) named after the century-old Nangkartshang monastery. From the top, you can catch the natural sights of Mount Taboche (6367m), Ama Dablam (6856m), Island Peak (6189m), Lhotse (8516m), and Mount Everest (8848m). Retrace your path back to Dingboche village overlooking the beautiful Mt. Pumo Ri (7165m). Overnight in Dingboche.
Day 7
Trek to Lobuche
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Trekking Time Average |
8km Uphill hike (Avg. 4 hours) |
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Accommodation |
New EBC lodge/ National Park Lodge |
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Altitude |
(4900m./16170ft.) |
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Included meals |
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Leaving Dingboche, you’ll begin climbing towards Lobuche village. The trail on this day’s trek goes past Pheriche and Thukla village. Leaving the quaint Pheriche village, you’ll begin climbing towards Thukla where you can witness the Climber’s memorial park. The park built-in the memory of climbers who lost their lives while climbing Mount Everest remains the highlight of the region. Leaving Thukla, you’ll continue trekking uphill along the Lobuche Glacier towards Lobuche village. Overnight in Lobuche.
Day 8
Head to Gorakshep – 02 hours – Excursion to EBC
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Trekking Time Average |
3km. Hike to Gorakshep ( Avg. 02 hrs. ) – Excursion to EBC ( Avg. 05 hrs.) |
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Accommodation |
Everest Inn/Hotel Buddha |
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Altitude |
(5130m./16929ft.) |
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Included meals |
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Leaving Lobuche, you’ll begin climbing towards the remote Gorakshep village. The trail goes uphill along the Lobuche Glacier and Khumbu Glacier towards Gorakshep. After a brief rest, you’ll embark on a short excursion to the Everest Base Camp. The trail rises towards the east and goes along Khumbu Glacier towards Everest Base Camp. Enjoy the pristine sights of climber’s base camp, Khumbu Glacier, and Khumbu Icefall from the base camp. Few of the mountains visible from the base camp are Pumo Ri (7165m), Lingtren (6749m), Khumbutse (6608m), and Nuptse Peak (7861m). Retrace your path and head back to Gorakshep for the overnight stay. Overnight in Gorakshep.
Day 9
Hike to Kala Pattar – Trek down to Pheriche
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Trekking Time Average |
12km Downhill hike (Avg. 5 hours) (03 hours walk round trip) |
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Accommodation |
Everest Trekker’s Kitchen Lodge/ Edelweiss Lodge |
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Altitude |
(4250m/14025ft.) |
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Included meals |
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
You’ll wake up early as you embark on a short hike to Kala Patthar, the tourist landmark in the Everest Region. After the rigorous climb through the rocky moraine, you’ll arrive at the top from where you can catch the excellent view of Mount Everest (8848m), Nuptse (7861m), Lhotse (8516m), Khumbutse (6608m), Pumo Ri (7165m), and Ama Dablam (6856m) among many other mountains. Retrace your path and begin heading down to Gorakshep village. After breakfast, you’ll continue trekking downhill along the Lobuche Glacier towards Pheriche. Overnight in Pheriche.
Day 10
Trek to Namche Bazaar
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Trekking Time Average |
15km Downhill hike (Avg. 6 hours) |
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Accommodation |
Khumbu Lodge/ Hotel Kamal |
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Altitude |
(3440m./11352ft.) |
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Included meals |
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Leaving Pheriche, the trail begins to climb downhill and goes past Dingboche to reach Pangboche. The trail drops towards the Imja River and climbs again. Make a brief stop at Debuche village before arriving at Tengboche. After enjoying a delicious lunch, you’ll continue on the trail. Begin climbing downstream along the Dudh Koshi River and cross Phunki Tenga to reach Namche Bazaar. Overnight in Namche.
Day 11
Trek to Lukla
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Trekking Time Average |
22km Uphill hike (Avg. 7 hours) |
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Accommodation |
North Face Resort or Similar category |
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Altitude |
(2800m./9240ft.) |
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Included meals |
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Wake up to the mesmerizing view of Kongde Ri Peak (6137m). After breakfast, you’ll begin trekking downhill and cross Jorsalle en route to Monjo. After exiting Sagarmatha National park, you’ll begin climbing down to Phakding village where you can enjoy your lunch. A short trek will bring you back to Lukla. Spend the evening celebrating the completion of the arduous trek. Overnight in Lukla.
Day 11
Fly to Kathmandu
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Trekking Time Average |
35 minutes flight to Kathmandu |
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Altitude |
(1295m./44273ft.) |
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Included meals |
Breakfast |
Catch an early morning flight back to Kathmandu. Enjoy the beautiful mountainous panorama from the flight as you leave Lukla. Before landing at Kathmandu, you can catch the stunning aerial view of the entire city, including a few of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Drive to the hotel and enjoy the rest of the day as you wish Overnight in Kathmandu.
What’s Included
- Tribhuwan International Airport transfer ( Airport – Hotel – Airport) in Kathmandu.
- Lodge (Twin share) accommodation during the trekking.
- All meals ( Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner ) during trek.
- One experienced, well trained, fluent English speaking, friendly, specialized in Everest region and government authorized trekking guide, Yoga Trainer ( Female – Riya Thapa, Male – Caron Dhoju)
- 1 Porter per 2 Trekkers and keep luggage weight under 10kg per person.
- Guide, Yoga trainer and porter’s food, accommodation, salary, insurance and transportation etc.
- Kathmandu/ Lukla/Kathmandu round trip by flight.
- Sagarmatha National Park fee and Pashang Lhamu Rural Municipality Entry fee.
- A trekking map, duffel bag, first aid kit box, Oxygen saturation check up everyday, water purification, company T- shirt and trekking completion certificate .
- Assistance for emergency rescue evacuation.
- All kind of service charge and government tax .
- Public Liability Insurance.
What’s Not included
- Hotel accommodation and meals in Kathmandu.
- Hard and soft table drinks such as tea/coffee, coke, fanta, mineral water, beer, hot shower, hot water, laundry, phone bill etc.
- Personal Travel insurance.
- Tips for staff .( Highly suggested).
Everest Base Camp Yoga Trek Route Map
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Everest Base Camp Yoga Trek – 12 Days Departure Date
12 Days
Trip Days
3 Mar, 2026
Start Tuesday
14 Mar, 2026
End Saturday
4
Pax Booked
18
Group Size
USD $1,500
Per Person
Booking Open
Status
12 Days
Trip Days
10 Mar, 2026
Start Tuesday
21 Mar, 2026
End Saturday
3
Pax Booked
18
Group Size
USD $1,500
Per Person
Booking Open
Status
12 Days
Trip Days
17 Mar, 2026
Start Tuesday
28 Mar, 2026
End Saturday
4
Pax Booked
18
Group Size
USD $1,500
Per Person
Booking Open
Status
12 Days
Trip Days
24 Mar, 2026
Start Tuesday
4 Apr, 2026
End Saturday
3
Pax Booked
18
Group Size
USD $1,500
Per Person
Booking Open
Status
12 Days
Trip Days
31 Mar, 2026
Start Tuesday
11 Apr, 2026
End Saturday
5
Pax Booked
18
Group Size
USD $1,500
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Best time For EBC Yoga Trek
Although Everest Base Camp Yoga Trekking is a wonderful journey to do any season. But, the ideal time to do this trek is between September to November. If not, you can do this trek in the spring and autumn seasons. During this time of the year, you will find an ideal climate to trek in, similarly, April is the warmest month of the year in Nepal. So, you can do this trek at this time of the year. During this time of the year, the climate is moderately stable and suitable. Therefore, it can be very helpful for people who want to enjoy the scenery and the surroundings. In addition, if you travel here during this time then you can enjoy a stunning view of Everest Base Camp, Khumbu Glacier, and Icefall.
The difficulty of Everest Base Camp Yoga Trek
There can be a lot of difficulties if you climb at a higher altitude. Similarly, the trek to Everest Base Camp is very troublesome. Likewise, you can face a lot of difficulties climbing here. The most common difficulty that you are going to face while trekking here is high altitude sickness. Altitude sickness is a condition when your body has shortness of breath and dizziness. Similarly, if you travel here during overripe seasons then there might be a shortage of suitable porters and accommodation facilities. Likewise, if you travel here during the winter season then you might find slippery trails which can hamper your journey. In addition, if you do this trek in the rainy seasons then the climate and weather can affect your journey.
Is Travel Insurance Required For EBC Yoga Trek
You must have your travel insurance with you. So, make sure your travel insurance company has covered all your safety measures. Make sure that the insurance company provides you with every facility. Because it has a lot of benefits during the trek. Therefore, make sure your travel insurance covers your injury, medical expenses, repatriation expenses, rescue mission, loss of property, etc. But, most importantly make sure your travel insurance is not expired. Furthermore, make sure that your Insurance policy has covered your 4000m trekking and adventure policy. Otherwise, it will be difficult for us to cooperate. Therefore, make sure you have it with you.
Meals and Accommodation Facility During EBC Yoga Trek
We provide a wide range of food and accommodation to our visitors at EBC yoga trekking. Similarly, we provide a suitable and peaceful environment for our visitors for yoga and meditation. Likewise, at the routes of EBC, we provide a wide range of comfortable hotel lodges and accommodation facilities. As most of the accommodation facility is run by the locals you will get a chance to experience quality local food and hospitality. In addition, the locals there also provide western foods though its a bit expensive compared to the local meals. Local dishes are less pricey because they prepare them with their local farm produce and spices. Whereas, most of the ingredients for western foods are imported from cities. So, western foods are slightly expensive. Furthermore, as you go higher up the altitude the price of the meals also increases.
Fitness and experience requirements For EBC Yoga Trek
Climbing at a higher altitude requires you to be mentally and physically fit. Similarly, if you can walk for around 4-5 hours with a light backpack then this trek is very fruitful for you. This trek is for around 12 days which is suitable for busy people. Similarly, you should not have any health issues. So, if you have some health issues then you cannot do this trek. Your heart and lungs should be perfectly fine if you want to enjoy and complete this trek. Similarly, you should not have any blood-related diseases. However, you should not be that experienced for the trek. But, you should have a little knowledge about the trek. You should not go there blindly.
Everest Base Camp Trek’s Climate and Weather
Climate and weather are important factors to consider for your trek. Similarly, your trek success rate solely depends on this. So, it is very important to consider before heading on the trek. The spring and autumn season is the best time to trek here. During this time of the year, the weather is very pleasant and warm. However, it gets cold at night. It can probably show above 3000m altitude. However, the climate of the Himalayas is unpredictable. It is usually warm during the day and cold during the night. So, you should have a reliable sleeping bag with you. But, it is quite warm if there is sunshine. Similarly, if there is sunshine during the trek then you can fully enjoy the view of the surrounding. Likewise, you will travel in clear visibility.
Addressing Safety & Security Concerns About EBC Yoga Trek
The Safety and Security of our trekkers are very important for us. Similarly, while trekking in EBC we carefully check every route for the trek. So, don’t worry you will be safe with us. Similarly, we also take good care of the belongings of our trekkers on the lodges and during the trek as well. Therefore, you feel free and fully enjoy yourself during the trek, you should not worry about yourself and your belongings. We fully take care of that.
Required Permits For Everest Base Camp Yoga Trek
Sagarmatha National Park fee : NPR 3000 for foreigners and NPR 1500 for SAARC
Pasang Lhamu Municapility Entry Fee : NPR 2000
Note: Child below 10 years are free
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