Ireland to Everest Base Camp

Ireland to Everest Base Camp Trek Highlights

• Departure from Ireland, with most travelers flying from Cork, Dublin, and Shannon. Travel to a few places and finally arrive in Kathmandu, Nepal. KTM.
   
• Kathmandu to Lukla: Drive from Kathmandu to Ramechhap and flight to Lukla, Tenzing-Hillary Airport.
   
• Sherpa Culture and History.
   
• Namche Bazaar, the Gateway to Mt. Everest.
   
• Everest View Hotel an elevation of 3880m.
   
• Tengnoche Monastery is the oldest monastery in the Everest Khumbu region.
   
• Incredible Himalaya mountain views like Thamserku, Ama Dablam, Lhotse, Everest, Pumari, and more.
   
• Two days of acclimatization, one in Namche Bazaar (3440m/11,283ft) and another one in Dingboche (4,200m/13,7769ft)
   
• Everest Base Camp 5364m/17,598ft. And Kalapatthar 5,550m/18,208ft.

Kathmandu to Lukla and Lukla to Kathmandu. Travel by Transport and Flight

Normally, Kathmandu to Ramechhap drive by private transport or sharing transport, about 4-5 hrs., and from Ramechhap by flight to Lukla, 12-15 minutes. Just one flight will be direct from Kathmandu to Lukla during the high season, and there will be many people.

Additionally, weather problems can sometimes cause delays or cancellations. That’s why there are more chances to fly from Ramechhap to Lukla. And also, there will be air traffic in Kathmandu. 

Accommodation During the Trek to Everest Base Camp - EBC

You will have basic accommodation. And nowadays, luxurious hotel accommodation is also available along the trek to Everest Base Camp. Luxury hotels are very expensive, tho.

You can stay or choose depending on your budget, as long as basic, private, or luxurious. With a big dining hall, the tea house was built with mountain stone, wooden with local materials. The normally basic accommodation has an outside shared bathroom and shower. Which is the normal package trip will be basic accommodation included in the package trip.

What is the Best Season for the Everest Base Camp Trek?

Well, people trekking or hiking to Everest base camp whenever they have holiday time to go, but normally the best season is March, April, May, and October, November. Well, every different time is different to see, and trekkers love it.

During the high season from March to May and October, November will be so many trekkers, and it seems more crowded. And June 3rd week toJuly, and August will be more rainy, so we could recommend Ireland to Everest base camp trek from March to May, and the end of September, October, November, till December.

One thing we can not make sure about the weather because the weather can change at any time in the Himalayas in Nepal.

Is Previous Trekking Necessary to get to Everest Base Camp?

If you have some trekking, hiking, or any outdoor experience that will be very helpful along the trekking trail, like walking uphill and downhill with stairs. Even if you’re doing any sports that help in the mountains and you will gain help and good strength.

Some normal people don’t have previous trekking experience, they can also do the trek and have done so many people. It’s simple if you’re good at the outdoors, you can do it smoothly without any problem or pressure.

Do I need Training for the Ireland to Everest Base Camp Trek?

Well, about the training for the Everest base camp trek, it depends on fitness level. Some of the people haven’t received any training, and they complete the trek without any problem, so it all depends on the person. And normally Irish people are always fit and very active to do outdoor adventures.

We recommend normal exercise, no need for hardcore. The normal exercise includes cycling, running, jogging, rowing, strength endurance, walking uphill and downhill, hiking 5-7 hrs. a day at least once a week with a small day pack. 

Is Everest Base Camp Worth Visiting?

Yes worth visiting Everest base camp if you love trekking and enjoy outdoor adventure. Everest base camp world’s famous high mountain, and it is rich in nature and cultural experience. With the mountain people, Sherpa communities, and culture, it’s a challenging and rewarding adventure trek.

And people love to visit here. Let’s make a plan to see Everest and set foot on the base camp of the highest mountain in the world.

Travel and Trekking Insurance to Everest Base Camp

Outdoor adventure is not as easy as walking in the park or a flat landscape. Outdoor adventure is fun, but sometimes challenging and also difficult it depending on where you go and what adventure you’re taking.

Instead, there is risk, so we highly recommend purchasing a trekking and hiking insurance package, make sure that your travel insurance covers up to Ireland, to Everest base camp, to Kala Patthar- Black Rock 5550m. Read more about Nepal trekking insurance.

Trekking Equipment for Everest Base Camp, Nepal

If you’re planning to do the Everest base camp trek, you need to be well prepared about the trekking equipment for the Everest base camp trekking. Your proper gear will ensure your safety, success, and comfort.

You can buy trekking gear here in Nepal, or you can bring it from Ireland as well. Buying gear from Ireland that’s more comfortable and of good quality. In Nepal is cheaper but not of good quality.

Essential trekking gear like clothing, sleeping gear, backpack, footwear, accessories, medication, and more. Read our article about trekking equipment in Nepal. 

Food During the Trek to Everest Base Camp

There are plenty of trekking tea houses, and Trekking tea houses or the small lodges provide food for the trekkers along the way Everest base camp trek especially the local people running the tea house, and provide us all the different meals like breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Drinks

Tea, Coffee, Hot Lemon, Hot Chocolate, Juice, Cola, Fanta, Sprite, etc.

Breakfast

Eggs any style, Toast with butter/jam/honey
Porridge with banana, apple, and Cinnamon.
Mosley with milk, Chapati, Tibetan bread.
Pancake, apple, banana, lemon, Chocolate.
Hash brown potatoes, and more.

Lunch and Dinner

Rice with curry, Noodle Soup.
Momo, Pakoda, Boiled Potatoes, Green Salad.
Lentil Soup, Mushroom Soup, Vegetable soup.
Potatoes: boiled, fried, Curry.
French fry, Fried Rice,
Spring Roll, Pasta, Pizza, Sandwich.
Thukpa: veg, chicken.
Fry Noodle: Veg, Chicken.
Also, Typical Nepali Combo meals Dal Bhat: Steam rice, Lentil soup, vegetable curry, Salad, Pickle, etc

Where is Mount Everest, and How Tall is it?

a 14-day trip to Mount Everest base camp from Ireland. Starting from Kathmandu, Nepal, Mount Everest is the tallest mountain in the world, and it’s located in the Himalayas in Nepal, on the border between Nepal and Tibet, China. The elevation height is 8,848.86 meters, 29,031.7 feet above sea level.

How Height is the Everest Base Camp and Kala Patthar?

One of the life dreams adventure, the altitude of the Everest Base Camp is 5,364m You will reach the day 9th to Everest Base Camp, including Namche Bazaar and Dingboche acclimatization, starting from Kathmandu. Black Rock-Kalapatthar 5550m is the highest viewpoint, and you will feel you’re just in front of Mount Everest from the top of the Kala Patthar of the Everest base camp trek.

Everest Base Camp Trek: How much does it Cost? 

Trekking to Everest Base Camp EBC Costs vary widely depending on your style, like budget, standard, food, without food, or luxury. But normally Everest base camp trek costs starting from 1250 USD to 3900 USD. Per person,

It all depends on the services that you’re taking from the trekking or tour operator. Sometimes, too cheap is also not worth it, so make sure to read the original reviews and the feedback from the previous customer that you’re going to book the trek with the trekking operator.

How Difficult it is to go to Everest Base Camp?  

Trekking to Everest Base Camp is not technical, but a little bit challenging. The walking approx 5-7 hours a day, including uphill, downhill, lots of stairs with bridge-like suspension, and local wooden, and when we go more height less oxygen like lack of oxygen so make sure mentally strong and prepared with slow and steady. 

Nepal Tourist Visa

Nepal tourist visa is easy for people and Irish citizens as well, and a multiple-entry tourist visa, at Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) or the land border. And required to have at least 6 months' validity on your passport for entry into Nepal. more info about Nepal tourist visa from Department of Immigration

Visa Duration Fees 

What is the Religion in the Everest Base Camp Trek? 

Religion in the Everest base camp trek is Tibetan Buddhist culture. The Sherpa and Tamang ethnic groups, they do have their mother tongue

Can a Beginner go to Ireland to Everest Base Camp?

Yes, a Beginner can go to the Everest base camp trek from Ireland. Well, no need for any technical experience, but as long as we recommend normal exercise in like running, jogging, walking, rowing, the basic exercise to keep your body flexible.

Trek Distance Ireland to Everest Base Camp

Well, from Ireland to Everest Base Camp trek, we will start to walk from Lukla and end up in Lukla as well. The walking distance from Lukla to Everest Base Camp is 65 kilometers each way.

So Lukla to EBC and Lukla back both ways, 130 kilometers. And is about 6 to 9 miles walking per day during the trek to Everest Base Camp from Lukla to Lukla. 

Everest Base Camp Trekking Trail along the Journey

The journey to the Everest base camp trek, the trail such through green hills, lush pine forests, a river, a suspension metal bridge, traditional stone, and some of the places involve walking on steep climbs and downhill, and near Everest base camp, a trail with rocky dunes and moraine.  

Short Itinerary Ireland to Everest Base Camp 

Day 1, Catch the flight from Ireland to Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu,

(Flight via transit few places)  

Day 2, Landed in Kathmandu and overnight hotel in Kathmandu

When you land in Kathmandu one of our staff will pick you up from the airport to the hotel, and after a few hours, you will meet your guide and CEO and finally prepare for the trip.      

Day 3, Kathmandu to Lukla flight and trek to Phakding

Altitude: 2,800m/9184ft (Lukla) & 2,652m/8,698ft (Phakding)
Walking Distance: 8km (3-4 hours)

Day 4, Phakding to Namche Bazaar

Altitude: 3,440m/11,283ft,
Walking Distance: 10-12km (6-7 hours)

Day 5, Acclimatization Day and Everest View Hike

Altitude: 3,440m/11,283ft.

Day 6, Namche Bazaar to Tengboche

Altitude: 3,800/12,467ft,
Walking Distance: 9.2 km (5-6 hours)

Day 7, Tengboche to Dingboche

Altitude: 4,200/13,779ft,
Walking Distance: 9 km (6-7 hours)

Day 8, Acclimatization Day in Dingboche Hiking Few Hours

Altitude: 4,200/13,779ft, 

Day 9, Dingboche to Lobuche

Altitude: 4,900m/16,076ft,
Walking Distance: 11-12 km (5-6 hours)

Day 10, Lobuche to Gorakshep and Everest Base Camp

Altitude: 5180m/16,994ft (Gorakshep) &5364m/17598 (EBC)
Walking Distance: 15km (7-8 hours)

Day 11, Gorakshep to Kalapatthar and Pangboche

Altitude: 5,545m/18,192ft (Kalapathar) & 3,985m/13,074ft (Pangboche)
Walking Distance: 17-18km (7-8 hours)

Day 12, Pangboche to Namche

Altitude: 3,440m/11,284ft
Walking Distance: 10-12km (6-7 hours)

Day 13, Namche to Lukla

Altitude: 2,800m/9,184ft,
Walking Distance: 16km (7-8 hours)

Day 14, Lukla to Kathmandu

Altitude: 1350m/4428ft,
Flight time: 40 minutes.

Day 15, Departure to the International Airport 

Departure day, or if you have extra days, you can stay longer and do another short trip. We organize trips all over Nepal, Tibet, and Bhutan, including the Everest Base Camp trek.     

P.S. Feel free to contact us if you need any trip information or booking. Thank you