Airport pickup on arrival
Our travel planners will relay the information to our airport representatives regarding the flight details and timing of your arrival once the trip is booked. You will be welcomed at the arrival terminal by our airport representatives who will be there holding placard with your name or our company name.
After a brief welcome ceremony at the airport in Kathmandu with garland or flower, you will be transferred to the respective hotel in a private vehicle (according to the group size – jeep/car/bus/van). All the trip details will be finalized at the hotel.
Accommodations
City accommodation is according to the agreed plan. However, our Everest Base Camp Trek 14 Days includes 2 nights accommodation in Kathmandu at 3 star rated or similar category hotel on BB basis.
Accommodation during trekking is in the tea house or lodge on sharing basis. If you wish to upgrade the lodging facilities, then you may have to pay extra. Upgraded lodging amenities include private room with an attached bathroom, and heated mattress or blankets. Please note that the package includes basic accommodation facilities and for luxury lodging you may have to consult with our travel planners. Our travel planners will pre book in these luxury mountain lodges in the Everest Base Camp Trek route.
Additional amenities like WIFI, hot showers, and battery charging are available in almost all tea houses. These services are not included in this package and you have to pay extra for these services.
Meals on the trek
Full board meals are included in this package on the trek. You can order food items from a’ la carte menu. The package includes single food item from the menu during lunch and dinner whereas you can order the set breakfast from the menu.
Vegetarian soupy and starchy foods are highly recommended during the trek. Dal Bhat is an ideal choice for Everest Trekking. Please avoid greasy foods, alcohol, and caffeine while on the trek. Meat items are not fresh in the high – altitude places as butchering is prohibited above Lukla. All meat items have to be carried by the porters which may not be hygienic. Avoid smoking as it may deteriorate your cardio – vascular abilities.
Extra luggage in Kathmandu
Essential light packing is highly encouraged. Your excess luggage will be kept in the Kathmandu Hotel or at the Glorious Himalaya office without any additional charges. You can collect your luggage after the trek.
Local currency exchange
You can bring your country currency (only if allowed in Nepal that are USD, GBP, AUD, CAD etc) and exchange here in Nepal. There are currency exchange counters at the airport but you may not get good rates inside. However, there are many exchange centers around your hotel where you can get local currencies. Our trekking guide can help you find the exchange center where you can get good rates or you can explore yourself upon arrival.
Drinking water on the trek
Bottled mineral water is available in all the tea houses, eateries, and shops in the trekking route. It may costs you around 2 $ to 5 $ per liter. Boiling water is also best option for drinking which you can get in tea house which costs you around 1 $ to 2 $ per liter.
Buy a water bottle in Kathmandu which you can refill during the trek. It is both eco – friendly and cheaper. You can simply get the natural spring water for free and use the water purifying tablets.
Communications and electricity on the trek
There is an internet access throughout the trekking trail where you can use WIFI services upon payment. Get NTC or NCELL SIM cards in Kathmandu and buy the internet package before the trek. Please note that the internet speed of NTC or NCELL DATA may not function smoothly as the tea house WIFI.
Our trekking guide is always connected with our city office throughout the trek. Therefore, you can use his or her internet in case of emergencies.
Electricity is available throughout the trekking trail. However, you have to pay for battery charge above Lukla. In places like Namche Bazaar and Dingboche, you can get free WIFI and free battery charge if you visit the local café.
Travel Insurance for EBC Trek
Your personal insurance is not included in this trekking package. All our trekking staffs are insured by the office. The journey of the Everest Base Camp Trek is one of the thrilling trips up in the high altitude places. Therefore, getting a travel insurance before the trek is highly recommended. Make sure that your insurance plan includes accidents, medical expenses, helicopter rescue from places up to 6000 m, and delays.
Leave the copy of your travel insurance in our city office. Our office representative can act promptly according to the plan during emergencies.
Personal extra expenses
Prepare the extra budget (300 $ to 400 $) according to your spending pattern for 11 to 12 days of trek. You may have to spend extras on hot showers, battery charge, internet, bakery items, additional food items, beverages, etc.
Tips for guide and porters
Tipping is not mandatory in Nepal but it is customarily expected. Generally, guides expect 150 $ minimum and porters expect 100 $ minimum for the whole trip. You can tip your trekking crew members as per your liking and the level of their services.
Contingency days for Lukla flight delays
Always allocate 1 or 2 days as reserve days for the Everest Base Camp Trek Itinerary. The major reason behind this is the unpredictable weather conditions of mountain region. It is to make sure that your return flight schedule is not hampered due to sudden delays.
Lukla Flights run in very short flight window which depend heavily on weather conditions. Sometimes flights may not happen for some days straight. Therefore, you need to be mentally prepared for these kinds of unforeseen events which are beyond our control. Please note that we always try honestly to operate trekking trips without interruptions.
Weight limit for porter carry
If you hire porters for the trek, you will meet them at Lukla airport and they will carry all of your belongings throughout the journey. Maximum weight that a porter carries during the trek is about 25 kilograms. Therefore, pack only the essentials. Our 1 porter will carry the stuff of two customers which means each customer should pack maximum 12.5 KGS.
Last minute bookings
We also accept last minute bookings in at least 24 hours before the trek. You have to make full payment for the last minute booking. Please note that the Lukla Flights are subject to availability and you may have to face 1 day delay in the trip if you make last minute booking.
Solo and private tours
We organize solo and private tours only. There are different cost structures according to the group size. We don’t add unknown travelers in private tours. Please consult with our travel planners for group discounts.
We completed the 14 Day Everest Base Camp Trek with Glorious Himalaya in May 2025, and I could not have asked for a better experience.
Ganesh (the tour operator) was incredibly responsive and helpful from the very beginning. He promptly answered all our questions and ensured every detail of the trip was organized flawlessly.
Ganesh, our tour guide, was caring, enthusiastic, and knowledgeable. He thoroughly prepared us for each day, and prioritized our safety and well-being. His familiarity with the Everest region and his professionalism were evident throughout the entire trip, which contributed to a smooth and enriching experience.
This was a phenomenal trekking experience, leaving me with memories to last a lifetime. I would highly recommend Glorious Himalaya to anyone interested in such an experience.
Visited in May 2025
Nathan Berry
USA