Everest Base Camp Trekking Insurance

The Everest Base Camp trek reaches 5,364m — well above the altitude threshold where acute mountain sickness, high-altitude pulmonary edema (HAPE), and high-altitude cerebral edema (HACE) become serious risks. CTG insurance from Himalayan Guardian covers helicopter rescue, emergency medical treatment, and 24/7 rescue coordination for the full EBC route including Namche Bazaar, Tengboche, Dingboche, Lobuche, and Gorak Shep.

What Is Covered on the EBC Trek

✓Helicopter rescue coordination — Himalayan Guardian coordinates emergency evacuation from any point on the EBC trail, including high camps above 5,000m.
✓AMS and altitude illness — Medical costs for acute mountain sickness treatment and emergency descent.
✓Tracer M3 GPS satellite tracker — Included with CTG-Plus and CTG-Pro plans. Real-time location tracking via satellite even without mobile network coverage in the Khumbu region.
✓24/7 emergency response — Our Kathmandu operations team is reachable around the clock for any on-trail emergency.

Recommended Plan for EBC

For the Everest Base Camp trek, we recommend CTG-Plus ($150) which covers altitudes up to 5,500m — sufficient for EBC at 5,364m. The plan includes the Tracer M3 GPS tracker, helicopter rescue coordination, and full AMS medical coverage. For extended itineraries that include Kala Patthar (5,644m) or Island Peak, CTG-Pro ($500) covers up to 6,000m.

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