Everest base camp trek with wheelchair

Everest base camp trek with wheelchair is really challenging and interesting treks in Nepal for physically disable people however Thomas Whittaker  successfully attempt the Mt. Everest expedition in 1979 with an artificial leg then wheelchair accessible trip in Nepal become more popular and organizing by local Nepal trekking companies.  Trek to Everest base camp with wheelchair is a significantly challenge but it is achievable with proper preparation and full support by the professional team. Wheelchair trip to Everest base camp offer exclusive Himalayan views of 4 above  8000 meters mountain+ 28 snowy capped mountains of Everest region.

Everest Base Camp trekking is travelers bucket list and numerous trekkers visit in Everest base camp annually thus physically disable travelers also highly demand and prefer to go to Everest base camp with full support local Nepal trekking agency however  Everest trekking  jagged terrain, steep ascents, and challenging altitudes.  Since Everest base camp treks routes opened in 1980s for tourists, several people have successfully completed EBC trek with wheelchair. The professional team including trekking guide and supportive team (Sherpa’s ) possibility to reach the Mount Everest base camp and Kala Patthar 5545 meters.

Everest base camp trip with wheelchair required assistive devices and good conditions wheelchair such as Black Diamond Trail Rider , Extreme Motus and Joëlette wheelchair  are best wheelchairs for Nepal trekking tour.  The Himalayan country offer exclusive  wheelchair accessible trekking in Nepal Himalaya, Nepal wheelchair accessible tour package and other more packages trip in Nepal for physically disabled people.  Many travelers successfully done Everest base camp wheelchair trip among them  first man Mr. Scott Doolan from Australia 20218 ,  2^nd  Man Mr.  Albert Cogul – Spain 2024 and Tinkesh Kaushik 2024  – India becomes World's 1st Triple Amputee reach the Mount Everest base camp.

Everest base camp trek itinerary for wheelchair groups essential slightly longer then normal trekkers. It take minimum14 days however 12 days Everest base camp trek itinerary also feasible. Also suggested for physically disabled people trek to Everest base camp in autumn and spring season only because of during the monsoon season much difficult due to the slippery way and raining. It may difficult and hard for wheelchair accessible trip to Everest base camp in winter season too however operate all season. Suggested all travelers  do the  trek  through government registered local Nepal trekking agency recommended by Lonely planet Nepal travel guide book for the secured journeys in Himalaya.  

Everest base camp wheelchair tour commence from Tenzing Norgey Hillary airport lukla with scenic 35 mintus flight from Kathmandu. our experienced trekking guide and supportive team lead your adventure trip through beautiful Sherpa village Chhuplung, Thadokoshi , Ghat village, Phakding,  Monjo , Jorsalle , Namche, Tengboche, Dingboche, Lobuche , Gorakshep and eventually reach the tallest mountain Base camp. Everest base camp wheelchair trip is one of the lifetime journeys for disable people. Himalaya Journey Trekking organizing Everest base camp wheelchair trip package with most rewarding lifetime experiences full of joy through safety way.

Everest base camp wheelchair trip major Highlights

A wheelchair-accessible trip to Everest Base Camp (EBC) is a challenging adventure however it can be done with careful planning, with perfect quality wheelchairs, and support by local Nepal trekking companies.

Everest base camp wheelchair trip offers stunning Himalayan views including tallest mountain Mt. Everest 8848m, Mt. Lhotse 8516m, Mt. Makalu 8463m, Mt. Cho Oyu 8201m and 23 snowy capped mountains of Everest region trekking.

The beautiful Sherpa village including Namche Bazaar, Monasteries, prayer flags , Khumbu Icefall, world longest Himalayan Glaciers , Kala patthar ( one of the nearest point for Mt. Everest sunrise view) are major attraction of Everest base camp hiking trip.

Everest base camp trekking difficulty level

Everest Base Camp treks route is considered moderate to challenging however demanding due to altitude and  rugged terrains. previous trekking or hiking experience not essential but good physical fitness is essential to reach the Everest base camp Kala Patthar.  

Trail gradually ascend from the Hillary airport lukla with one more day acclimatization at Namche Bazaar. The Everest base camp wheelchair trip duration 5-6 hour each day.

Best time for Everest base camp wheelchair trek

The best time for wheelchair trek to Everest Base Camp (EBC) is during the pre-monsoon (spring- February to May) and post-monsoon (autumn – September to November) seasons however possible to do this trip during the monsoon and winter season too.

Spring (March to May) – Best Overall
Stable, dry weather and clear skies.
Rhododendron forests in bloom (especially lower altitudes).
Increasing warmth  as the season progresses.
Peak Everest climbing season – see expedition camps at Base Camp.

Best Month: April

Autumn (Late September to November) – Second best trekking season in Nepal
Crystal -clear  skies after the monsoon.
Crisp views of  Everest and surrounding peaks.
Ideal trekking conditions – cool, dry, and less muddy trails.
Popular for festivals like Dashain and Tihar in Nepal.

Best Month: October

Everest base camp trek itinerry for wheelchair travelers

Everest base camp trekking itinerary for wheelchair groups slightly different then the regular trekkers. Following are details of EBC trek itinerary for wheelchair accessible groups:

Day 01: Upon arrival at Kathmandu International airport 1334m , you'll be greeted by the Nepal trekking agent's representative who will escort you to your hotel in Kathmandu. After short refreshment, Everest base camp trekking with wheelchair  briefing and official arrangement. overnight at Kathmandu

Day 02: After breakfast, Kathmandu by flight to Lukla (2830m)  Kathmandu Lukla flight duration : 35 minutes, then trek to Phakding (2610m.)

Trek Duration: 02:30 h
Trek Distance: 7.3 km / 4.5 mi
Ascent: 160 m / 525 ft
Descent: 370 m / 1214 ft

Day 03: Phakding trek to Namche Bazar (3440m.)

Trek Duration: 04:30 h
Trek Distance: 10.5 km / 6.5 mi
Ascent: 910 m / 2986 ft
Descent: 150 m / 492 ft

Day 04: Namche Bazaar Rest or acclimatization day. During this day you can hike to Thame Monastery or Everest view hotel for superb Himalayan views including Everest,Lhotse,Nuptse,Amadablam, Thamserku, Kantega, Kusum khangaru,Khumbila,Tawache peak,Cholaste, Kongde etc or short hike to the Everest view hotel for panoramic Himalayan views .overnight at Namche Bazaar

Day 05: Namche Bazaar trek to Teangboche (3890m).

Trek Duration: 05:30 hour
Trek Distance: 9.5 km / 5.9 mi
Ascent: 780 m / 2559 ft
Descent: 350 m / 1148 ft

Day 06: Tengboche trek to Dingboche (4350m)

Trek Duration: 05:30 h
Trek Distance: 10.8 km / 6.7 mi
Ascent: 630 m / 2067 ft
Descent: 170 m / 558 ft

Day 07: Dingboche trek to Lobuche (4950m.)

Trek Duration: 04:20 h
Trek Distance: 7.8 km / 4.8 mi
Ascent: 620 m / 2034 ft
Descent: 20 m / 66 ft

Day 08: Lobuche to Gorakshep (5180m) , walk approximately 2-3 hours,after lunch continue to Everest base camp (5500m) 

Trek Duration: 06:40 h
Trek Distance: 12 km / 7.5 mi
Ascent: 390 m / 1280 ft
Descent: 150 m / 492 ft

Day 09: Early in the morning hike up to kala patthar 5545m for superb Himalayan scenery including Mt. Everest( 8848m) , Mt.Lhotse, (8516n) Mt. Nuptse, (7855m), Mt.Pumori 7161m,Mt. Changaste 7550m, Mt.Amadablam (6856m), Mt. Thamserku ( 6723m) , Mt. Kantega (6979m), Mt. Kusum Khangaru ( 6367m) , Mt.Kongde (6011m), Mt. Tawache peak ( 6367 m) , Mt. Cholaste (6335m), back to Gorakshep, breakfast at Gorakshep, continue trek to Pheriche 4250m. overnight at Pheriche

Trek Duration: 08:00 h
Trek Distance: 17 km / 10.6 mi
Ascent: 430 m / 1411 ft
Descent: 1330 m / 4364 ft

Day 10: Pheriche trek to Phortse village 3890m.

Trek Duration: 05 hour
Trek Distance: 8.5 km / 4.9 mi
Ascent: 680 m / 2230 ft
Descent: 450 m / 1048 ft

Day 11: Phortse village  via Everest view Hotel trek to Namche Bazaar.

Trek Duration: 05:30 hour
Trek Distance: 9.5 km / 5.9 mi
Ascent: 780 m / 2559 ft
Descent: 350 m / 1148 ft

Day 12 : Namche Bazaar trek to Lukla 2830 m

Trek Duration: 07:00 h
Trek Distance: 18 km / 11.2 mi
Ascent: 530 m / 1739 ft
Descent: 1080 m / 3543 ft

Day 13: Lukla by flight back to kathmandu. Lukla Kathmandu flight duration : 35 minutes.

Day 14: After breakfast , our tour guide will take to you sightseeing such as :Boudhhanath: visit Bodhnath Stupa, one of the biggest Buddhist shrines in the world, where we observe Buddhist monks in prayer in the monasteries surrounding the stupa than visit Pashupatinath: the most famous Hindu temple in the country, located on the banks of the holy Bagmati River. Here you see Hindu holy men (sadhus) meditating, pilgrims bathing and occasionally funeral pyres burning on the ghats. Kathmandu durbar square: you will enjoy with different Hindus Temple , Goddes Kumari, legend of kathmadu valley etc. transfer to hotel and in the evening farewell dinner in Nepalese restaurant . Overnight at Kathmandu .

Day 15: After breakfast, Relaxing/shopping with own activities , Himalaya Journey Treks & Expedition's representative will drop to Kathmandu international airport for onward journeys or if you have time to stay in Nepal will arrange any other trip such as Chitwan Junlge safari tour, Lumbini tour, Chitwan jungle safari tour , river rafting etc. 

Everest base camp wheelchair trip cost

Everest Base Camp trek cost with wheelchair travelers is depend on level of comfort choose ( hotel accommodation during the trip) , group size, length of the Everest base camp package trip and luxury service.

Everest base camp wheelchair trip cost range USD 2750 to USD 4450 per person including the both way Kathmandu Lukla Kathmandu flight tickets, trekking guide and porters, meals during the trekking and  three different trekking permits.

Comparing the normal travelers, EBC wheelchair trek cost slightly high because of need minimum 5 trekking porters required to carry on wheelchair  travelers.

If any travel service required for Everest base camp wheelchair trip package   , just contact : Ram Pahari , Whatsapp : 9851007829