Highlights

• Breathtaking views of many massive peaks including the close view of Mount Everest

• Observe the daily lives of two indigenous communities comprising Sherpa and Rai people

• Easy trekking trail in the lap of Everest

• Suitable for any types of groups from different age categories

Everest Basa Village Cultural Trek is an amazing cultural trekking journey in the Everest region of the Himalayan nation Nepal. Basa village cultural trekking takes you to the core of the Rai and Sherpa community which also encompasses the unbelievable natural beauty of the region. This village is situated in the Northeastern part of Nepal next to the Salleri of lower Solukhumbu region. Basa village trek is suited for the families and friends who cannot do the challenging treks in the Everest region but eager to see the Mount Everest from up close while learning new cultures at the same time. 

One of the newly discovered and opened trails, Basa village trekking offers you one of the most amazing views of the world’s highest peaks Mount Everest including many other mountains such as Nuptse, Lhotse, Thamserku, Dudhkunda, Numbur, Karyilung and Mera peak. The total ten days of trekking will take you through the lush green pine, rhododendron and bamboo forests when you can observe the varieties of biodiversity on the trail. By taking the flight to Salleri you will proceed towards Basa Village. Everest Basa village trekking trail lies in the classical route of getting to Mount Everest which was used by sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay Sherpa, the first summiteers of the Everest. Culturally and traditionally rich, this Sherpa and Rai community is living remotely with harmony. 

Along with few teahouses, homestays are also available in Basa village. It’s going to be a unique local experience spending some days in Basa village. All family groups are highly invited for this cultural trekking journey. Nature Lovers Treks and Tours takes pride in organizing Basa Village cultural trek in the lower Everest region so that we can show the natural as well as cultural beauty to the people from all over the world. 

Everest Basa Village Cultural Trek Outline Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu 1,400 m and transfer to hotel, Hotel

Day 02: Trek preparation and Kathmandu World Heritage Sites sightseeing, B, Hotel

Day 03: Drive from Kathmandu to Salleri (2,300 m) in lower Solukhumbu region, BLD, Teahouse

Day 04: Trek from Salleri to Basa village (1,990 m), BLD, Homestay

Day 05: Explore Basa village and experience the local daily lifestyle, BLD, Homestay

Day 06: Trek from Basa village to Khari Khola (2,050 m), BLD, Teahouse

Day 07: Trek from Khari Khola to Paiya (2,730 m), BLD, Teahouse

Day 08: Trek from Paiya to Lukla (2,860 m), BLD, Teahouse

Day 09: Scenic flight back to Kathmandu from Lukla airport, BD, Hotel

Day 10: International departure to your sweet home, B, Flight

Cost for 1 PAX: $990 /-

Cost for 2 or more PAX: $770 per person

Note: Trip cost varies with the group sizes.

Everest Basa Village Cultural Trek cost breakdown

Cost Include

• Airport pickup and drop

• Domestic flight from Lukla to Kathmandu

• Kathmandu valley sightseeing with a tour guide

• A trekking guide, required porters and their expenses

• All meals included in trek, typical Nepalese food (dal, bhat, pickle and curry) in the form of Breakfast, Lunch and dinner

• Hotels in Kathmandu on BB basis

• Tea, coffee in cups and clean drinking water everyday

• Homestay in the local houses plus teahouse lodges in some days during trek

• Land transportation

• Complimentary farewell dinner in Kathmandu in typical Nepali restaurant

• Required permits for trekking

• Medical kit bag

• Company t-shirt and route map

• All government taxes and VAT

Cost Exclude

• International flight and visa

• Meals in Kathmandu with monumental entrance fees

• Personal expenses

• Travel and rescue insurance

• Meals and accommodation behind schedule

• Any gratuities to the staffs (mandatory)

• Sleeping bag, duffel bags, down jacket, walking stick (if needed, to be returned after)

Everest Basa Village Cultural Trek Useful Information

Kathmandu airport pick up and drop services

Nature Lovers Treks and Tours’ staffs will pick you up from the airport as per your flight arrival time and similarly drop you off in the airport for international departure according to your flight schedule. During arrival, please don’t forget to look for your name placard hold by the team, outside the airport arrival gate. Our staff will be impatiently waiting for your arrival to greet you and warmly welcome you in Nepal. ‘NAMASTE’ is the foremost and the most commonly used greeting word in Nepal which you will hear from our staff at the very first moment you meet him.

Customized Trips and Trip departure

Everest Basa Village Cultural Trek departs from Kathmandu as per our fixed departure dates. You can join any available fixed departure groups if you are a solo or small group travelers if you wish to, when the trips cannot be customized.

But if you are in a private group, fixed departure dates are not suitable for you and so you need to choose your own dates and packages, when you can customize the trek as per your travel needs. For further information, please kindly contact your own friendly neighbor, Nature Lovers Treks and Tours.

Accommodations in Kathmandu and during trek

You will be staying in the 3 star hotel in Kathmandu while in the teahouse lodges or guesthouses and homestays during the trek, depending upon the availability.

Nature Lovers Treks and Tours has the best accommodation arrangement for you from the beginning to the end. We believe after the tough walking day, everyone deserves the proper rest and the right ambience to relax and chill. Therefore, our choice of accommodation is the best when it comes to the trekking days. The rooms will be clean and comfy. Our entire accommodations will be on twin-sharing basis as you can see, so you have to let us know if others; let’s say if you want triple or quadruple sharing or if you want a double bed, etc. There will be extra charge for the single supplement.

If you wish to change the accommodation category to a better ones in Kathmandu, please let us know and we can change it for you on added cost.

Route Map and Company T-shirt

Nature Lovers Treks and Tours offers you a complimentary trekking map and the company t-shirts.

Safe Drinking Water during Everest Basa Village Cultural Trek

Hydrating yourself is the most important thing to do during the trek. You should drink at least 3 liters of water every day or more. The main reason is to avoid the altitude sickness and to avoid other health issues. Nature Lovers Treks and Tours provides you water purification tablets or liquids to purify the water in the mountains. You can even buy mineral water or boiled water on extra cost.

Your trekking guides and porters

Nature Lovers Treks and Tours has the best guides and porters in the whole tourism industry. We can guarantee you on that. Ask yourselves a question. What do you look for in a guide and a porter? Are they fully insured and are they paid well? Well, they are the staffs of Nature Lovers Treks and Tours so they are hundred percent happy with their treatment by the company. They are experienced, licensed and knowledgeable in the field. They are well paid and fully insured for their journey as well as for the medicals.

Now, let’s talk about our backbones. The leader or a guide should have a significant knowledge in the climbing and trekking so that he can wonderfully and safely lead you, clearing any obstacles on the way. We, Nature Lovers Treks and Tours can proudly say that our guides (climbing, assistant, trekking guide) are highly qualified for the role. They are fully trained, experienced and licensed. They have undergone through a whole lot of training to make themselves useful in various situations and to make your journey a smooth and pleasant one.

Our guide knows the local areas, the cultures, the traditions and the lifestyles much more than anyone do. Some of the things he tells you, might even be hard to find in the travel guide books. Depending upon the situations and weather conditions, the daily plans might change slightly which when happens, he will inform you beforehand. You should always be flexibly ready to accommodate to your guides’ instructions. Let him know if you have any health problems as well since he will act accordingly to the situation. Depending upon the group size, we will also provide you assistant guides and extra Sherpas if needed.

Our porters are always fully equipped with the gears they need and as per the company policy, they are always insured and completely looked after. They are our backbone. We allow maximum weight of 25/30 kg to be carried by one porter. They are the strongest in our group with less communication skills. We also closely work with IPPG {International Porter Protection Group} and follow their ethics and guidelines.

Your safety

Nature Lovers Treks and Tours puts your safety as the top priority. We provide you our own comprehensive first aid medical kit bag along with the professional team of guides and porters. We are always in communication with our field team members to keep track of your safety and concerns. Your entire journey will be monitored by us and we make sure you enjoy your journey in full scale. We are available 24/7 for your health and safety checks during Everest Basa Village Cultural Trek.

Everest Basa Village Cultural Trek Frequently Asked Questions

How much does the Everest Basa Village Cultural Trek cost?

The cost of the Everest Basa Village Cultural Trek varies from $500-$1500 depending upon the number of days you choose to trek. The longer the trek, more expensive it will become. Similarly, the price will differ with the group sizes also. Normally, Nature Lovers Treks and Tours offers a comprehensive package which is inclusive of all the cost and expenses for the entire journey from the moment you land in Nepal till the moment you fly back home. However, you could also choose to buy only service-based package from us when we will be providing you only the supporting field staffs plus trekking permits and you have to arrange the rest by yourselves.

How is the Accommodation during the Everest Basa Village Cultural Trek?

In Everest Basa Village Cultural Trek, we will provide you the teahouse accommodations as well as homestays. A teahouse is typically a mountain lodge which is a combination of a lodge or a guest house and a restaurant or a café with basic furniture and interiors suitable for the social hangout. Many teahouses even have some attached bathrooms and the central heating furnace. Some of the teahouses provide the European toilets these days while Asian style of toilets are available in every teahouses. Hot showers are available but on extra cost. The same goes with the hot drinking water since they use the gas or solar to boil the water. Sleeping blankets are usually provided but we recommend you to carry your own sleeping bags for the hygienic purpose {can be arranged on request}. At the same time, it’s better to carry your own toiletries including the towels.

A homestay is typically a local house with addition of some extra beds and minor facilities to welcome the guest. Homestay is where you can stay and experience the local lifestyles and cultures. Most of the homestays have Asian style of toilets and no attached bathrooms. Hot water and hot showers are available on added cost.

What are the permits that I need for Everest Basa Village Cultural Trek?

For Everest Basa Village Cultural Trek, you will need to make two permits: Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality Entrance fee {obtained in Lukla} and TIMS card {Trekkers' Information Management System}.

How does this tipping system in Nepal works and do I have to tip?

Tipping is not compulsory for Everest Basa Village Cultural Trek however tipping is all about showing your gratitude and appreciation. We care about our staffs in the fields so we expect you to look after them in return for them looking after you throughout your journey. They are your closest friend in the remotest parts and also your protector whenever anything seems to happen to you. So tipping is highly expected and we’ve made it mandatory too. The amount of gratuities can be determined by yourselves. Normally, a guide expects around $5 or more per day per person while a porter expects $4 or more per day per person.

Can I charge my phones, batteries or other electronic devices in Everest Basa Village Cultural Trek?

You can normally charge your electronic devices during Everest Basa Village Cultural Trek but by paying small amount or fees for charging. Don’t forget to buy a plug adapter or socket fittings before you leave Kathmandu.

Is there WiFi and mobile signal on the Everest Basa Village Cultural Trek?

Everest Basa Village Cultural Trek route has good mobile network coverage these days, thanks to the Nepalese telecommunication companies called Ncell and NTC. You can buy one of these Sim cards from any local phone shops in Kathmandu and use the mobile date during the trek.

WiFi is available on purchase in Everest Basa Village Cultural Trek route. However, it's expensive, the signal varies from place to place and please don’t expect to receive the fast data coverage in the trek.

When is the best time to trek to Everest Basa Village?

Everest Basa Village Cultural Trek can be done throughout the year. However in average, Spring {March, April and May} and Autumn {September, October and November} are the best times or seasons to trek to Everest Basa Village. Spring and Autumn are known as the Peak season or Busy season in Nepal. It’s because the temperature is moderate during these seasons and the best panoramic mountain views are guaranteed while during other Summer {June, July and August} and Winter {December, January and February} season, the clear weather is not guaranteed. But if you are an explorer, a photographer and a peace lover, less busy season can also be the right time to do Everest Basa Village Cultural Trek. The problem is the weather is harsh cold in winter and there’s snow everywhere while the summer has rainfalls and clouds obscuring the mountains and the views are not so great most of the time.

Do I have to worry about the altitude sickness in Everest Basa Village Cultural Trek?

You don't have to worry about the altitude sickness problem in Everest Basa Village Cultural Trek.

Do I need to be healthy and physically fit for Everest Basa Village Cultural Trek?

When it comes to trekking in the mountains, health and fitness of a person plays a vital role. If you are a healthy person without any serious medical problems, Everest Basa Village Cultural Trek is for you but if you have any sorts of medical issues, please consult to your doctor before coming to Nepal for the trek.

Now when it comes to the fitness level required, Everest Basa Village Cultural Trek does not require any such physical fitness. The trekking includes daily walks of about 4-8 hours and involves some ascents and descents which means you need at least some practices before you start the trekking journey. If you do not have the previous trekking experience, that’s fine but obviously if you have previous experiences, it will be lot easier. For those not having previous trekking experiences, please exercise regularly for at least few weeks prior to your trekking departure. Go for the morning walks, do some jogging as you get time, participate in some cycling activities, etc. This way, you will be good to go for trekking to Everest Basa Village.

What kind of food items or meals can I eat on Everest Basa Village Cultural Trek?

Only breakfast is included in Kathmandu while full board meals or full meals are included during the trek. Tea and coffee will also be provided during the entire trip. During the trek, you will have your breakfast and dinner in the same teahouse/homestay where you spend the night while the lunch will be served en route towards the next destination of the day. There are a varieties of choices to choose from; Nepalese, Tibetan, Indian, Continental, etc.

The most common and the highly recommended food during the Everest Basa Village Cultural Trek is typical Nepali Dal Bhat {rice and lentil}; even better without meat, means Nepali Vegetarian Dal Bhat. You can also eat other food items such as seasonal vegetables, noodles and spaghetti, pastas, pizzas and French fries, soups, etc. depending upon the availability. For the beverage, you can either choose warm, hot or cold beverages; soft drinks, beer and hard drinks. For the breakfast, you can order cereals, breads, noodle soups, egg dishes, etc.

Do I need a travel insurance for Everest Basa Village Cultural Trek?

Travel insurance is a must when you trek to Everest region. Therefore before you come to Nepal, please make sure you have your insurance documents with you since our insurance companies cannot insure foreign nationals. Because of the reason that they cover all the expenses, if you face some unfortunate happenings and you have to be rescued or medically assisted during the trip or if your belongings are lost or stolen. We strongly advise you to take out an insurance which covers any medical risks up to 3000 meter.

What gears and equipment do I need to pack for Everest Basa Village Cultural Trek?

Choosing the right gear and equipment is important as well for the successful trek to Everest Basa Village. Pack the right gears and equipment but remember, packing as light as possible is the best way to go. You should read this What to take for travel to get all the details on what you need to pack or carry to get to Everest Basa Village and back.