Classic Everest Base Camp 13 Days

We took a 13-day EBC trekking tour with Imperial Nepal Trek& Expedition. Overall it is amazing and fantastic experience. Waken up by the extraordinary view of the mountains in Sagarmartha National Park, we can just keep saying it is amazing to us. Our guide, Santosh and the porter, took good care of us each and everyday of our trip from our every meal, teahouse and trekking experience for sure. We hope it is not a once-in-a-lifetime experience, we will definitely come to Nepal and hike again with the Imperial Nepal Trek.

Holly T

Imperial Nepal is exceptional. We completed a 23 day, personalised climbing & trekking expedition, in the Khumbu region in March 2024. The ease of planning, quality of service and cost, was better than any of my previous experiences in Nepal. I would absolutely recommend this company and will be using them for all my future expeditions in Nepal.

Communication with Paras while planning the trip was brilliant. He responded to all of my queries within 24 hrs and made sure the program achieved all of our goals in the most efficient way.

There is a strong preference for using WhatsApp to communicate. For those new to Nepal, this can be a little different to what they may be used to. Don’t sweat it. It works really well in particular once you arrive in country.

All trip logistics and administration connections were seamless. People met us at airports, flights were well planned with redundancies, trekking and climbing permits were all done in advance, so we could concentrate on the experience.

As our program involved trekking and climbing, we had two guides supporting us. Both were extremely well-qualified and experienced.

Our trekking guide, Babu, was amazing. He has been a professional guide for 15 years. As you would expect, his local knowledge and network was excellent. Most notably, he’s attention to detail was the best I have ever experienced. When I got a little sick, He booked a teahouse room with an ensuite. I had no idea they even existed. it was a small gesture, made life a lot more comfortable. When we were offline while climbing, he sent updates to our next of kin to let them know we were okay… not necessarily essential, but it highlights how much they care about us, and those who support us while we away.

Our climbing guide, Pemba, was a seasoned 8000m operator. He knew every route and line on the mountains we were climbing. He took the time to explain the weather and environment to us, to help our understanding of the mountains. We couldn’t have asked for more.

Finally, when the ice and snow predictably closed Lukla airport and people were scrambling for the few seats on the remaining helicopters (at eye watering prices), Paras and Babu managed to secure us a seat on the only flight out for several days at no extra cost. it was a powerful example of why local operators are often the best. 

TJR Sydney, Australia

One of the best experiences of my life. I went for a solo trip for my 40th birthday. I had little trekking experience, so I think I had an exorbitant number of questions for Paras, the trek coordinator and owner, before I even arrived. He was available day or night via WhatsApp to answer my questions. He was amazingly patient with me!

From the minute you arrive in Katmandu until you depart, this experience is completely seamless. Hari was assigned as my guide. However, Hari turned out to be much more than just a guide. Along the journey he was a mentor, advisor, comedian, and most importantly a great friend.  Hari has done well over 100 treks and knew the lay of the land very well. We met many other travelers along the trek, and I noticed more and more how Hari seemed to know more than other guides. He was certainly giving more advice I felt than other guides and was more available to conversate in general. He said from the outset that the goal was to make it to base camp and get back safely, and that's exactly what we did. Kiran was our porter and did an excellent job as well.

I would highly recommend this travel agency for your trip! I will certainly be back!

Pro Tip: Bring playing cards for the evenings in the tea houses. But beware, Hari is really good at that too!

joedonohue2 Miami,

Amazing days in Himalaias with friends and well guided by the kind guides Nirmal and Tek!
Unbelievable experience!
I would recommend then!

I had the absolute best experience doing the Everest Base Camp Trek with Imperial Nepal Tours with Hari as my guide and Kiran as my porter. This was my first time doing a long trek/hike like this and it couldn’t have gone smoother. Hari was able to answer every question I had during the trek as he was extremely knowledgeable, and Paras (one of the owners) was available via WhatsApp if I ever had any logistical questions. I could not recommend this trek any more! If you do sign up, make sure to ask for Hari as your guide as he is one of the best. He speaks fluent English, is very kind, and knowledgeable about Nepal and the mountains.

Anne K

Me and my husband had an amazing time in the Himalayas with Imperial Nepal Trek!

We got picked up at the Kathmandu airport and Ram, the company owner, was waiting for us at the hotel to (re)explain everything about our trek to EBC.

We left to the Himalayas on December 19th, with our guide Mani and had an amazing two weeks experience exploring the region.

I definitely recommend this guys! We got all the attention and care we needed to feel safe during the trip!

Thank you, Ram, Mani and our Porter Kiran, for everything!

Rubia D

Imperial was an amazing company to trek with, our guides Shiva and Suman went above and beyond to make our experience the best it could possibly be, they had so much knowledge, were keen to have a laugh and joke along the way. Made us feel like royalty, cannot thank them enough. Keen to come back next year for another adventure!!

Wayne H

We did the EBC trek taking around 13 days with Paras and Shiv.
No complaints at all and the trip was all very well organized from start to finish. I was suffering from leg injury and Shiv (guide) was accommodating in my pace and complaining along the way.
Had a fantastic time and plan to book with these guys for 2024, EBC trip itself was fantastic and good to know the team was there to cater for all our needs!
Bonus for Paras was that he managed to sort direct flights from KTM to Lukla return cutting out the Ramechaap detour flights, well worth it in my opinion as saved as countless hours stuck on a bus!

Jamie L

Once we completed our domestic flight to Lukla, we met with our porter Bikram and got started with our trek. The Himalayan scenery is breathtaking from the moment you step foot into Lukla airport. Santosh shared with me a lot of interesting information about the area such as flowers, animals, trade routes. He took care of me throughout the journey ensuring I was comfortable and that my basic needs were met (Food, hydration, rest). Closer to the top, I also experienced altitude sickness and he guided me through how I can get better by staying warm, drinking garlic noodle soup, and getting rest. He also had altitude sickness medicine which I ended up taking for one day and felt better. At one point, I myself didn’t realize I was dehydrated but he noticed and confirmed that I didn’t drink enough water. He had electrolyte packets which he gave me and I immediately felt better. Since I was solo, both Santosh and Bikram also played double duty as my photographers, and I must admit they got some great pics of me.

As you see, Imperial Nepal made a huge difference in my experience navigating all the challenges and were the main reason I reached Everest Base Camp with ZERO stress! This is why I recommend booking with Imperial Nepal Trek and requesting Santosh Wagle as your guide! Thank you Ram, Santosh, and Bikram for an unforgettable experience.

PS. They’ve got some great info on their website regarding itinerary, FAQ, and pricing. Regarding pricing, I found it to be very reasonable. Also you will be supporting a Nepali business. The pricing is upfront so you know what to expect. Note that you can also upgrade/downgrade certain parts of the itinerary if you ask.

TENZIN T

We did a private EBC trek with Imperial Nepal Treks and was really well organised. The Tea houses were great food was good and our guide Shiva looked after us. I would recommend Imperial Nepal treks and looking forward to our next trek there.

glen w

My wife and I hired Imperial Nepal Treks for our trek to the Everest Base Camp and had a wonderful time. INT Team provided the information we needed beforehand, and assisted us when we arrived in Kathmandu, with a shuttle from the airport to the hotel, plus a briefing on our itinerary. Next day he took us around to finish preparing our gear, and introduced us to our guide, Mr. Shiva Lamsal. While we ended up sticking to the original plan of 12 days hike to the EBC and back, they both let us know we would be free to take the trek at any pace, and if we needed more days, that would be completely fine. No rush.

At the trail we had a wonderful time, the selected tea houses were nice and cozy, and we completed most of the day hikes within the stipulated time without feeling exhausted.

Having said so, we recommend their team for the EBC or any adventure in Nepal. We will be back in the future, definitely.

Fernando Saccon

Imperial Nepal the company that really takes cares of you. Motivate you to achieve your goal to complete your trekking journey. Had a best adventure trekking experience with them. Guide,Shiva really took care of us guide us to reach EBC on 1st March 2023. Company Manager Mr Paras very helpful to provide info about trekking n even took to trouble bring to clinic. Next ABC trekking looking forward to with Imperial Nepal

Kunasegaran G

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We did a private EBC trek with Imperial Nepal Treks and was really well organised. The Tea houses were great food was good and our guide Shiva looked after us. I would recommend Imperial Nepal treks and looking forward to our next trek there.

glen w
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I just had the trip of a lifetime and I want to thank Ram, Santosh, and Bikram for making it all possible! If this is your first time going to Everest Base Camp and want to travel with zero stress, I recommend booking with Imperial Nepal Treks! I selected the Classic Everest Base Camp trek for March 2023 and had a wonderful solo experience!

Before booking, I was able to contact the office via WhatsApp. I chatted with Ram Regmi and sent him countless questions which he answered diligently. I recommend asking him about the latest tourist visa info if you haven't been to Nepal before. I’m usually a meticulous planner so he really helped put my mind at ease. As part of the package, he arranged everything from airport pickup, to hotel/lodging, permits, food. All I needed to do was to confirm my international flight to Kathmandu (from USA).

When I arrived at Kathmandu, Ram introduced me to my guide Santosh Wagle who walked to Thamel with me and helped me purchase all the gear that I needed. Santosh has over a decade of experience and is very professional, friendly, and knowledgeable. Our flight to Lukla got canceled due to the weather and he was able to reschedule flights and also worked with me to adjust the itinerary. Definitely set your expectations accordingly since even cloud coverage can result in canceled flights. If I didn't have Santosh, this would have resulted in a lot of headache.

Once we completed our domestic flight to Lukla, we met with our porter Bikram and got started with our trek. The Himalayan scenery is breathtaking from the moment you step foot into Lukla airport. Santosh shared with me a lot of interesting information about the area such as flowers, animals, trade routes. He took care of me throughout the journey ensuring I was comfortable and that my basic needs were met (Food, hydration, rest). Closer to the top, I also experienced altitude sickness and he guided me through how I can get better by staying warm, drinking garlic noodle soup, and getting rest. He also had altitude sickness medicine which I ended up taking for one day and felt better. At one point, I myself didn’t realize I was dehydrated but he noticed and confirmed that I didn’t drink enough water. He had electrolyte packets which he gave me and I immediately felt better. Since I was solo, both Santosh and Bikram also played double duty as my photographers, and I must admit they got some great pics of me.

As you see, Imperial Nepal made a huge difference in my experience navigating all the challenges and were the main reason I reached Everest Base Camp with ZERO stress! This is why I recommend booking with Imperial Nepal Trek and requesting Santosh Wagle as your guide! Thank you Ram, Santosh, and Bikram for an unforgettable experience.

PS. They’ve got some great info on their website regarding itinerary, FAQ, and pricing. Regarding pricing, I found it to be very reasonable. Also you will be supporting a Nepali business. The pricing is upfront so you know what to expect. Note that you can also upgrade/downgrade certain parts of the itinerary if you ask.

   TENZIN T

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During our entire stay in Nepal, we felt well looked after by Paras. On the trek itself we had a great guide in the form of Sujan and our porter Kila was superhuman. The two of them made the trip so very special. We always felt safe with Sujan and his advice helped us get through the few small issues we had with altitude sickness. They were a great team and great friends by the end of the trip too. Paras ensured we had a well needed break afterwards at Pokohara and the whole experience is one we would thoroughly recommend to anyone.

Explore590582

Had a brilliant time with imperial treks, our guide gautam was fantastic and paras was there to help whenever we needed which was great. Thoroughly reccomend!

tchalks
United Kindgom

Incredible service provided by Paras and our guide Gautam, I would recommend Imperial Nepal Treks to anyone doing a trek in Nepal. Paras is incredibly helpful and communicative and can arrange anything you need before and after the trek, he also communicated with us while we were trekking. Our guide Gautam really made the trip looking after the team and arranging everything perfectly to the last detail always ensuring the best for us. I am eternally grateful for making my the trip easy, enjoyable and special. Thank you!

Alexander T

I completed the EBC Trek and helicopter tour with Imperial Nepal in January 2019. Paras was extremely organised and made sure everything was sorted before I left Kathmandu. My guide Sujan was experienced and made the whole trip very enjoyable. Would recommend this company to any solo trekkers who are looking for an amazing hike where you can just enjoy the spectacular scenery and not worry about anything else!

Lily F

We did 14 days EBC trekking. It was amazing. Paras was very helpful always. He organizeed our trip perfectly.
Our guide called Gautam was very friendly, he was always taking care of the team, very helpful.
The days during mid October were perfect, mostly sunny and warm. Meals during the trek are tasty and generous. 
Everything was perfect during all the trekking and it was chiefly thanks to Paras, Gautam and the porters!!

mdalmasss

Reasonably priced trip, 5* delivery & trek journey exactly as promised (trekking permit, food & accommodation included in the package so you really don’t have to worry about anything and just enjoy & go!!) 

I give and recommend Imperial Nepal Treks/Tours company true 5* star feedback, from start to the end! I met many trekkers along the way and was able to fully compare my guide/ Trekking company to other companies, and made the right choice! 

In comparison to others, this local Nepalese company & Paras will truly look after you! They will sort out any issues you will experience, I always felt fully looked after and genuinely cared for! Here is why:

I went on 11 days EBC Trek from 2nd Sep to 12th Sep 18 with Imperial Nepal Treks in Nepal, Himalayas Everest Khumbu region. 
Sadly, last minute a friend of mine had to pull out of the trip but Paras was quickly on hand to sort everything out immediately, and re-arranged the trip to suit my personnel needs, re-assured and calmed me down (just what I needed before my big trek). 

Paras is a true professional, carrying and experienced member of staff! I would employ Paras myself if I ever got the chance! As an alone female traveller I have had an absolutely amazing time in Nepal, felt safe at all times & wooow.. what a trip!!! 

The main attraction and best moments to highlight: 
EBC itself & the view of Mt. Everest from the base camp (unlimited stay but I stayed there for 2 – 3 hours I think), Kala Patthar summit peak at early morning, watching the sunrise over the mighty Mt. Everest! Tengboche Monastery, passing plenty of Yaks along the way up, lovely local happy people, Holy land full of spirit and kindness!

Accommodation was always ready in the next stop, clean and comfortable (company provided me with a hired sleeping bag and a decent down jacket included in the price). You don’t need to ask for specific rooms, all are good and same quality.

I had unlimited choice from the Tea hut menus, 3 meals a day were included in my package, plentiful good portions. I was always present with a choice of Tea/Coffe/Lemon drink etc. (included in my package free of charge).

My local speaking trekking guide Sudip managed to arrange a re-fill of my water when I needed (which I always purified), so I didn’t have to pay that much for water in most cases! 

My guide Sudip regularly asked if I wanted breaks etc, checked on me to make sure the pace was ok & I was comfortable. Paras also made sure my International and national flights were sorted & I wouldn’t miss it. 

Helpful tips:
To have a better experience make sure you don’t go during rainy season (ie. Aug-Sep), Lukkla planes are cancelled daily which ruins the trip slightly (out of the company`s control), you will have to take & pay for a helicopter instead. 

If you can, try to avoid eating meat off the menu (stay veggie), have plenty of water purifying tablets with you (i.e 100-150 for 2 weeks) as you will drink 4-6 Litres of water every day to avoid the altitude headaches. 

A special mention to my trekking guide Sudip who is an absolute star! Always there, looking after me, guiding me well knowing the route fully, when I hit difficult times with altitude sickness, despite me being slightly moody at times, Sudip did his absolute best for me and looked after me like a family – thank you Sir! 

I rate IMPERIAL NEPAL Trek/Tours company 5* by all means, I cannot wait to return back to Nepal and see both Sudip & Paras and take on another adventure with this trusted, honest and great local company! 

From the bottom of my heart - thank you for everything & making one of my dreams come true!!!

LillyS778
London, United Kingdom

This trip really couldn't have been better. Paras was our point of contact and he was great and efficient. Gautem was our guide on the trip and he was a magic man! It was a difficult, busy period but he never let us down. In fact they really went above and beyond. Flights to Lukla were delayed due to weather but Paras was able to get us an upgrade to a chopper transfer at no extra cost. That saved us from getting behind on our trip and it was a great experience. We finished earlier than planned and Gautem was able to get us home on an earlier flight. The trek itself was amazing, tea house and food was better than expected. 

If you are looking for a tour, look no further than these guys. Perfect.

Jason H

My partner Chris and I just completed EBC 11days with Imperial Treks Nepal. We had such a blast and would highly recommend. Moni our guide was fantastic, with a great sense of humour, very knowledgeable and made sure we were well looked after the entire trip. What an adventure, looking forward to returning to Nepal in the future to do another trek with these guys!

Thanks to great planning from Paras and under the guidance of Sujan the trek was a fantastic experience. It started with clear communication prior to my arrival, to availability of Paras for many questions and the trek being organized and focused. 

Planning international trips is generally more involved and adding a trekking company to it adds an additional layer of complexity to make sure things are running smoothly. Imperial Nepal made the whole experience incredibly easy. From details about arrival and trek itself, to full transparency in charges, I couldn’t be happier with the choice. 

Trek itself was led by an experienced guide Sujan who consistently proved himself to be the best at what he does. While trekking there is an underlying opportunity to run into other groups and do a quick comparison of types of leadership and level of responsibility of the guides and time and time over I saw that the choice of Imperial Nepal was the best one to make. Remarkable guide in Sujan and an overall outstanding experience. 

For the consumer looking for a highly professional and well organized experience with high standards, this company stands out. Thank you so much for the memories.

SabinaAS2

Top class service and unforgettable experience. I did a modified 9 trek to EBC. My guide was Gautum, and I was also helped by Paras. It was tough but managed to reach the top and had to take a flight back. Imperial was well organised, had all the right equipment and were available 24/7. I recommend them and hopefully i will do another trek this christmas!!!

Prina39
London, United Kingdom

We recently completed a trekking tour with Imperial Nepal Treks & Expedition.
When doing our initial research for tour companies, Imperial Nepal was not only the first to respond, but was also very quick to respond to subsequent questions and any uncertainties we had. Ram was very assuring and accommodating to our needs. He was able to customise a package that suited our goals and budget.

Our guide Guatam was very attentive and professional. He also paid attention to little things such as bringing us tea to our room early in the morning and asking us what kind of fruits we liked best and bringing them during our trek. He made sure we had lots of photos for memories. He is a great photographer.

On the first day of the tour our flight to Lukla was cancelled due to bad weather, so we opted for the helicopter option. Our duffel bags was suppose to be on the helicopter right behind us. Unfortunately, all the helicopter flights after ours were cancelled due to bad weather. Our Porter, Nombrau, waited for our bags until it arrived in Lukla the next day. He made sure that he delivered them to us by that afternoon by trekking 5 hours, what took us 12-13 hours! We couldn’t be more thankful and appreciative to Nombrau, Gautam and Ram in ensuring we had our bags as soon as possible.

Everything that was promised by Ram, as per our customised trekking package, was met. We had a great time and was well taken care of by Gautam, Ram and Nombrau. 

Tip: 
A scenic helicopter flight is a must (one of the highlights of the trip)! A bird’s eye view of the Himalayan mountain range is breathtaking.
If you have the space, bring gifts to give to the kids in villages - such as colouring books, pencils, pencil cases, or something educational. To see the excitement and smiles on their faces is rewarding.

Chris W
Sydney, Australia

If you are looking for a good trekking company in Nepal, look no further. I highly recommend Imperial Nepal. I have completed the Everest Base Camp trek couple of days ago and the whole journey was incredible.

Initially I was a bit worried, because I was alone and I had never visited Nepal before, but these guys made me feel safe and looked after me from day 1. Thanks to Paras’ meticulous planning and their total flexibility, they customized the whole trip to fit me personally. They picked me up from the airport and organized absolutely everything, including a sightseeing day in Kathmandu. I did not have to take care of any logistics whatsoever, just enjoyed the journey. 

For the trek itself, I was lucky enough to go with an incredibly nice and very strong guide – Sujan, along with a very fast porter called Netra. Throughout the trek Sujan was checking how I was feeling, measured my pulse and oxygen levels. He was an ideal guide, let me go at my own phase. I found the trek a little easy so I would always want to do extra hikes onto the hills we passed. Sujan could have just shown me the route, but he would always come with me on these hikes, even they were outside our itinerary. When we arrived at our destination, ahead of the time, he was happy to go further to the next town and reorganized our overnight night stay without any issues. 

To sum up, I cannot thank Imperial Nepal enough for making this trip so memorable for me. These guys are very professional, they know what they are doing and are totally flexible to go along with what you want to achieve on your personal journey. Thank you all, until next time :)

elenasuva
Montreux, Switzerland

We recently returned from trekking to Everest Base camp with Imperial Nepal Treks.
It was truly an amazing experience and we would definitely recommend the company.

Everything went very smoothly and we were very well looked after. Right from the start Paras was easy to communicate with from Australia and he was happy to answer any questions we had.
Our accomodation in Kathmandu before and after the trek was very clean and close to tourist areas. 
Our guide, Mani, was very knowledgable and friendly, and always went out if his way to make sure we were comfortable. Our porter, Nil, was also amazing.
The tea houses we stayed at along the trek were basic but comfortable and clean, and the food was plentiful and very tasty!

Imperial were also very well priced in comparison to a lot of other companies.
We are very glad we made the decision to go with them.
The trek itself is very hard work but totally worth it to experience the amazing scenery of the Himalayas.
Thanks to Paras and his great team.

Cheers,
Gareth Taylor
Mandurah, Australia

We have recently arrived home from our 13 trip to EBC with Imperial Nepal. On the first evening we met with our guide Ram, who was with us throughout the trip. From beginning to end Ram ensured that the trip ran smoothly and that we were we'll looked after. Ram's English was perfect and he always made sure we had the best possible experience every single day. On the final day our flight was delayed from Lutka, so Ram worked with the team at imperial and found us a helicopter flight back to Kathmandu. We could not be happier with his service and that of the company. 
We met a number of people who traveled without the assistance of a guide and a porter who regretted that decision. By traveling with Imperial Nepal, they chose the best lodges (for the budget obviously) for us to stay, with good hygiene standards for meals. 
Our hotel in Kathmandu (Hotel Buddy) was clean and lovely to return to after the trek. Imperial organised an extra night in the hotel before and after for us with no problems. 
We are thrilled with the value of the trip and will definitely be back in contact with Imperial Nepal for our next trip.

steph998_11
Los Angeles

After a lot of research we decided to do the classic EBC trek with Imperial Nepal. This was the best decision we could have possibly made. Paras made sure to arrange the trek so that it would fit with our exact specifications and dates. Even when our flight to Kathmandu was delayed he was flexible about moving dates around and ensuring we had everything we need before setting off. When we got back Paras arranged a special birthday surprise for one of the group. The staff in this company always went above and beyond our expectations. 

Our guide Ram looked after us the whole trek. He was more than a guide, he was a teacher, a parent, a friend. We learnt so much from him, his knowledge of the mountains was immense. Our porter Naran was equally as supportive. It was with their help and encouragement that we made it safely and smiling to EBC.

We never felt that any corners were cut on the trip. We always had a great room, stayed in the same teahouses as everyone else, 3 meals/drinks and huge fruit platter daily, extra blankets when needed and anything else we asked for. There was a great attention to detail. Compared to what we observed of other companies we felt very fortunate to have everything made as easy as possible for us by imperial Nepal.

The trek itself is challenging. However if you choose to go then I would highly recommend Imperial Nepal. It is the best value for money, the staff are really committed and friendly and it allows you to focus on the physical challenge without worrying about anything else.

Sonya R

My trip was excellent thanks to my guide Harri..and the great support from Imperial Nepal Tours. These guides know these mountains and had connections with all the guest houses all the way. Made it in seven days because of this and the flexibility of my guide. If you do Eeverst use Imperial Nepal,,

roastbeefandrye
Etowah, North Carolina

The trek to EBC is one fantastic adventure. From the moment you land at Tenzing Hillary airport all the way to basecamp.

The scenery is breathtaking and changes progressively from lush green forestry to picturesque views of the Himalayas.

The tour is a well run operation by Paras. He checks in on you throughout the trip to see how you are doing and was very friendly.

Gautam our guide, was excellent, very friendly and sociable. Was great company during those long walks up the mountains. He took great care with our well-being, be it, ensuring we were warm enough, or if the altitude was manageable.

His English was good, and I felt comfortable knowing that I could approach him if I needed any help.

Will definitely consider doing our tours around Nepal with this group again. Felt that Trek was very well organised and professionally run. Thank you for the amazing memories.

Tips:
- Portable solar panel battery packs are good as lodges will charge for power
- You can rent winter sleeping bags in Thamel, so you don't need to bring your own if you're short on space.
- Bring a good book/ebook for the night time, once you arrive at the lodge for the night, you have a few hours before it's bed time.
- Sleeping bag liner to help with additional warmth is also good to have
- If you're not the greatest at hiking, twin set of walking poles highly recommended.
- Namche Baazar (day 3) is a fairly large town, so you can stock up on snack food and other tid bits there (also a few ATMs there too)
- Keep some money for tips for your guide and porter (if used)
- NCell, the local mobile/cell phone operator has pretty decent reception throughout the trek, so if you have time, grab a sim prior (may need passport photo to give to them for the application)

FrankHT
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

I would like to start by saying that it was a very good decision by choosing Imperial Nepal Treks for our EBC trek. They are very friendly and know what they are doing. I would also recommend our guide Sujan and all his subordinate staff, who took great care of all of us. A small thing I would like to mention here is that during the EBC trek charging of the batteries is chargeable at every tea house but Sujan, our guide, used to give me his own power bank to charge all of my electronics and also used to get us clean drinking water whenever we would ask him, which again is very costly. Also whenever we used to ask him anything about the trek , he would give us correct information about it. I would highly recommend this tour company for Nepal trekking.

SaddamRiyaz

Recent back to city from mountain tour. This is not my first time in nepal, I already completed the everest tour in same company. I think I post my feedback when I back to home but when I am back to Katmandu I am not wait that long time to post my travel Experience. In my case imperial Nepal and his team they are one of the best and profesanal team in Nepal. Some time weather problems, some time technical problems in mountain but this is not company fault this is natural in mountain. They always think about their responsibility and customer care. 
The guide and porter who treks with me they are very nice and special porter he did very good job. Thank you Mr Ram and your imperial team. I recomment your company all my friend who interest to visit nepal. May be 2020 we will seee again.my regards for your team.

Marta B.

 

We have spend fantastic 13 days with imperial nepal company. Before you going, you will be totally be sure are you with the true guys or not? Because mountains conditions are so tough and easily changes. But all imperial team know his job very well. First of all thanks for Ram and Peras for their organisation. But for us the biggest thanks come to our super friends santos and pemba. During 13 days they were helped for any conditions from lukla to gorakshep. Due to bad weather I was sick and could not sleep Till morning and all this time santos was with me. Pemba opened his house to us gave rice wine and her daughter's smile to us. Both they know mountains, nepal and everything about the country and culture. Yes you may try trekking with any company. But if you want to make a unforgettable experience you should definitely go with this friends. 

Before going up, please be sure about time and weather conditions and spend 3 more days before and after trekking. We have waited 2 days due to lukla weather conditions. The best times is October , november. But we have good luck and saw the all himalayan ranges with no cloud and bright shine. 

Himalayan and nepal are waiting for you. You should definitely come here with imperial group.

ernur p
Izmir Province, Turkey

It's scary booking a trip like this online from England and trusting a trek company that you know very little about. It really is nerve wracking to send a deposit in good faith. We were understandably very nervous and picked imperial nepal treks based solely on its internet footprint and the reviews on trip advisor. Paras the manager and his sales team answered all our queries before the trek promptly and even called us to finalise all our plans. So we decide to take a leap of faith and go with imperial nepal as our chosen trekking agency and what a great decision we made. From the moment we were met at the airport we were in good hands. We were treated like royalty and given welcome garlands on arrival and were swiftly transported safely to our hotel the blue horizon in a peaceful area on the outskirts of busy thamel. The hotel was perfect. Hot water for showers and shaded gardens to take breakfast and friendly helpful staff to look after our every need. Next day we met Paras who explained our full itinerary in detail and we paid the remaining balance of our trip. The trek cost included a city tour which was a fantastic introduction to kathmandu and a welcome nepalese meal in a restaurant with traditional dancing and an opportunity to meet Sujan our guide for the trek. We were kitted out with sleeping bags and down coats and next morning we were off to the airport for our pre arranged flights to Lukla to begin the trek. Sujan our guide was out of this world. He made the whole trek a fabulous experience from start to finish. He was patient kind honourable and the most helpful and friendly guide we could have asked for and I can honestly say that nothing was too much trouble for him during the whole trek. In fact we would not have safely completed the trek without his assistance his experience and his support. The porters were amazing too. Very friendly and amazingly hard working and patient. The whole trek was very well organised and we were treated like royalty from beginning to end. Sujan is a real asset to imperial nepal treks we simply cannot speak highly enough of him. On our return from the trek we went to Chitwan National Park for 3 nights and once again Paras and imperial Nepal treks arranged our whole trip like clockwork. If you are thinking of any activities or trips in Nepal then do not hesitate to use imperial Nepal. They are a reliable trustworthy and experienced tour company who made our trip to Nepal into the trip of a lifetime. Nigel Nicola Nathan and Lauren.

Njord1963
England

A wonderful experience. 
Imperial met us at Kathmandu airport and transported us to our hotel. Paras met with us at the hotel and gave us a rundown of our itinerary.
The next morning we were taken on a guided tour of Kathmandu and later a meal at a traditional restaurant.
The next day all flights to Lukla were cancelled due to weather. No problem as Imperial ferried us back into town and put us up in a hotel.
We finally got under way the next day when the weather cleared.
Our guide Sujan was excellent as were the rest of the crew. They are great characters and we enjoyed our interaction with them.
The accommodation and meals during the trek were above expectations. 
We had need of a medical evacuation late in the trek and this was handled very well. Imperial followed up and proved themselves to be very caring and supportive.
We were very impressed with Imperial. The consensus among our group of 12 was they went the extra yards to make our time in Nepal a wonderful experience.

Peter
Visited: March 2017

Visit Product: Everest Base Camp  

My visit to Nepal was very wonderful even though the trekking can be tough sometimes our guide gautam lamsal was very helpful and instructive through the whole journey. We had a great time! I would like to thank imperial Nepal for the trip. I highly recommend them.

Zain B
Visited: February 2017 

Our guide, Gautam, was very helpful and tailored the trip to suit us. We appreciated the flexibility in deciding to stay in different villages, depending on our progress. 11 days was enough time to get up and down the mountain. By the end we just wanted a hot shower and some rest!

Jodris
Singapore, Singapore
Visited: February 2017 

Visit Product: Everest Base Camp Trek

We were taken care of through out our trip by our guide, Hari, and our porters were really efficient. The described items and services in the itinerary exceeded expectations and we were really pleased. Food and lodging at tea houses were pleasant. It was a wonderful expedition and we would definitely consider Imperial Nepal Treks for a subsequent expedition.

Syn K

This is one of the most enjoyable life time experience. Thank you for Imperial for making my journey to EBC such wonderful experience.

Nutthawut O

Verified Trip Advisor Review

My experience with Imperial Nepal was just excellent.
The people were extremely helpful in every way possible - from organising the tour to assisting with buying/renting the right trekking gear. My trip couldn't have been better.
If you book with Imperial Nepal make sure you'll ask for Harri as your guide - he's the best. Harri makes sure you're alright all the time and he makes sure you've got the best time. He's choosing great teahouses with the best rooms within for you, he gives tipps for what better not to eat, makes sure you're healthy.
What I really enjoyed was Harri teaching me some words of the Nepali language. 
He taught us the Nepali game and we taught him how to play UNO - you've never seen a guy as happy as him while playing cards. 

To make a long story short; he's the best guide and as a trip depends a lot on you're guide as well it's the best decision to choose Harri.
Thanks Imperial Nepal for this unforgettable trip!

Amy 
Sydney, Australia
Visited : September 2015

TripAdvisor Verified Review 

When deciding on a company to take us to Everest Base Camp we definitely wanted a Nepalese company, and we're so happy that we chose Imperial! Right from the beginning we were welcomed and nothing was too much of an issue. We were taken for a lovely welcome dinner, saw the main tourist sights of Kathmandu and then headed up to Lukla. We had KC as a guide, who always asked us how we were to make sure we were not affected by altitude sickness, ensured we had everything we needed (good food, water and accommodation) and had a great sense of humour too! Our porters, Kumar and Dinesh, were great too! We'd highly recommend visiting the Himalayas, as the scenery is spectacular, it's an incredible experience, and the people are very friendly. Back in Kathmandu after the trek we had a great farewell dinner. Paras and Ram were great, and nothing was too much to ask. I would (and have) recommend(ed) this company to others looking to visit Nepal!

Shanzki
Melbourne, Australia

An amazing experience from start to finish! We had a great crew, and everything was well-organized while keeping a personal touch.

Steph
From Boise, Idaho

Great trip and great crew; everything was well organized and went as planned. I would highly recommend Imperial!

Jay J
From Seattle, Washington

We are two French in a couple (24 and 22 years old) and we spent 3 weeks in Nepal. As we don’t have a lot of money, we are not used to travel with agencies.

When we arrived in KTM, we stayed at Blue Horizon Hotel (which is nice, not too expensive and very friendly staffs). We talked with the managers of the company who owe the hotel i.e. Imperial Nepal Treks and they convinced us to book a trek with them. We went for a week walking in the Langtang area, close to the Tibet Border. That was very good, all was well-organized, and the guide was very good. They are very professional, and they don’t try to cheat on the money. As we spent a very good time with the services of Imperial Nepal Treks, we decided to book again all inclusive journey to Chitwan and Pokhara. The resort in the Chitwan is very good, clean and the food is perfect. Again, they gave us a very good impression. The hotel in Pokhara is nice too, good standing.

We definitely recommend this company. 
Benjamin Lervoire
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