Everest Base Camp Trek

16 Days
Activity:
  • Everest Base Camp Trek
  • Everest Base Camp Trek
  • Everest Base Camp Trek

Overview

Everest Base Camp trek is an astounding trek to the base of the highest peak of the world Mt. Everest (8,848 m.). Everest Base Camp trek in Nepal is very popular trek. The trekking route goes through Sagarmatha National park which is listed the world heritage site. The settlement is dominated by Sherpa people, and old Buddhist Monasteries are found in plenty in this area. Since it is a high-altitude and adventurous trek, one going on this trek should be physically sound. 

As straight climbing can be harmful, trekkers are advised to ensure some days for acclimatization so that they can enjoy their holiday without falling ill. 

The trip starts by flying to Lukla Tenzing Norgay Airport from Kathmandu. The airport is named after Tenzing Norgay Sherpa who was the first climber to reach Mt. Everest together with Edmund Hillary in 1953.

Everest Base Camp Trek's itinerary includes Kalapathher 5,550 m.  from where you can enjoy with a panoramic view of Mt. Everest, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Nuptse, Lobuche Peak, Mt. Pumori and many others mountains. The farthest point of this trek is the Khumbu icefall and Everest base camp. On the route, Namche 3,535 m., Tengboche 3,870 m., Dengboche 4,400 m.,  Loubche  4, 900 m.,  Goreshep 5,170 m. can be scrutinized.

14 days itinerary is recommended.
 
Trip highlight

  • Lukla Airport 
  • Namche Bazar and headquarter of Sagarmatha National Park
  • Sherpa People and their own culture and tradition 
  • Everest Base Camp 
  • Khumbu Glacier 
  • Kalapatther 
  • Rhododendron flower Musk dear mountain Thar. 
  • Nepal National Birds Danphe (Pheasant/ Lophophorus)

Trip Duration 16 Days
Activity Nepal Trekking
Accommodation Tea House
Start - End Lukla in khumbu Region - Lukla in Khumbu Region
Group Size Min 2 Px
Max. Altitude 5545 m
Trip Season Any Season(Autumn and Spring is Recommended)

Day-1, Arrival, and transfer to the Hotel evening welcome dinner

After arriving at the airport, our guide welcomes you at the Tribhuvan International Airport, from there you are dropped to the Hotel and transferred by a welcome drink and dinner in the evening. If your flight arrives earlier, you can spare some time at the hotel or roam around Kathmandu, preferably Thamel and look for some souvenirs back home. Later in the evening, you are served with authentic Nepali food or dinner of your choice. 

Accommodation in Hotel

Snacks and Dinner Included

Day-2,Flight to Lukla (2840m) and Trek to Phakding(2610m)4hrs

We take an early morning flight from Kathmandu Airport to Lukla, Lukla is also known as the gateway to Everest, each tourist/trekkers visiting Everest Region pass their way through Lukla. The flight roughly takes around 40 minutes with the view of several mountains in the Himalayas. From Lukla, we start our trek towards Phakding, crossing Cheplung and Ghat, we reach Phakding after 3-4 hours of walk from Lukla. We accommodate for the night in Phakding

Accommodation in Lodge

Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included.

Day-3, Phakding to Namche Bazar(3440m)6hrs

On the third day, we take our breakfast in Phakding and start our journey towards Namche bazaar through pine forest up to the Benker Valley. Following the trial, we cross the Dudhkoshi River. We then pass Monjo Village along with the trial and reach the entrance of Sagarmatha National Park. After which we pass Jorsale Village, after taking steep downhill, we reach our destination for the day, that is Namche Bazaar. We walk for 5-6 hours on this day.

Accommodation in Lodge

Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included.

Day-4, Acclimatized Day in Namche

4th day is the rest day in Namche Bazaar, Namche Bazaar is a common route among the trekkers and guides as most people stay there for acclimatization. Tourists stay there at the cafes and use the internet on this day. Namche Bazar is the best trade region in the Khumbu Region with the mesmerizing view of mountains of Himalayas specially the Kongde Ri Peak. The average temperature of Namche Bazaar is 6-degree Celcius around the year which can go up to negative 8 degrees in the winter.

Accommodation in Lodge

Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included.

Day-5, Namche to Tengboche(3860m)5hrs

After breakfast in Namche Bazzar, we trek further north towards the Tengboche which is one of the famous destinations for Monks visiting the Khumbu or Everest region. The Mani Rimdu Festival happens in Tengboche Monastery only. We will stay here to enjoy the festival. It takes us around 5-6 hours to reach Tengboche village from Namche Bazaar. Tengboche Monastery is the biggest Monastery in the region. After reaching Tengboche, the Chanting starts at around 3 PM, we join the Monk for Chanting at the Tengboche Monastery. The monastery territory has one of the best panoramic views of the Himalayas, the Mt. Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam etc. Overnight stay at Tengboche.

Accommodation in Lodge

Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included

Day-6, Tengboche to Dingboche(4410m)5hrs

From Tengboche, we trek through the rhododendron and pine forests of Khumbu region. On the way we cross Pangboche village and cross the Imja river. The Dingboche village is a Sherpa village which is also homes for many legendry Sherpas in the region. The village has astonishing view of Lotse, Island Peak and Ama Dablam Peak. The trek takes today about 5 hours of trek and takes you through steep uphill climb.

Accommodation in Lodge

Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included

Day-7, Acclimatized Day in Dengboche.

In Dengboche which is 4410meters from the sea level, we rest for a day and explore Dengboche. Acclimatization helps your body cope up with the atmosphere with less air which reduces the chance of altitude sickness. This day we climb the ridge or the view point near the village. From the view point we see the six tallest mountains of the world. Also we can admire the view of Imja khola through the valley and beautiful Dengboche Village.

Accommodation in Lodge

Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included

Day-8, Dengboche to Loubche(4910m)5hrs

With 360 degrees view of the mountain today we start our trek towards Loubche, along the way we reach Dusa. Nearby the first campsite of Mt. Everest Expedition 1953. Further ahead, we see Mt. Pumori and continue the trial and pass Pumori. We further descend down and pass the village of Dugla from here we enter the trial of Khumbu Glacier. We further ascend to Chupki Lara which is a ridge top that provides specular views of the mountains. The top is covered with prayers flags and stones in the memories of many climbers. Finally later in the afternoon we reach the Loubche village.

Accommodation in Lodge

Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included

Day-9, Loubche to Gorak Shep(5140m)3hrs and Visit to Everest Base Camp(5360m)5hrs

On the 9th day we reach our final destination, i.e. Everest Base Camp at the height of 5360 meters. Today we visit the camp and head back to Gorak Shep as accommodation in the base camp can be risky. The hike today is not very difficult however we walk along the glacial path. The Everest base camp is stunning with the view of mountains you can imagine of. The view from there is breath taking. After soaking the beauty there, we head back to Ghorak Shep for accommodation for the night.

Accommodation in Lodge

Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included

Day-10, Early morning  climb to kalapathar(5545m) to see the Sunrise and  Back to hotel Breakfast  and trek down to Pheriche(4240m)5hrs

Early morning at about 4 am we wake up and hike up towards kalapatthar, kalapatthar means black stone in nepali which is located in south ridge of Pimori mountain. The view from there during the golden hour is absolute. From there we can view the mount Everest when the first ray of light strikes the mountain and looks golden with shine, that’s the view we are waiting for. You will have a life time experience at it. After the experience we head back to hotel. Then we grab our breakfast and trek down towards Periche. We loose almost 1000 meters today and reach Periche.

Accommodation in Lodge

Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included

Day-11, Pheriche to Tengboche (4hrs)

From Periche, we descend through a hill side along side the rhododendron and juniper forest. Then we cross the Dudh Koshi river. Then we descend through the pine forest with some more view of the mountains along way. The trial today is filled with ups and downs yet we mostly go downhill as we are descending from the mountains.

Accommodation in Lodge

Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included

Day-12, Tengboche to Namche(5hrs)

On the 12th day we move towards Namche Bazaar, it is 4-5 hours walk on this day. Along the banks of Bhote Koshi river, we walk through the thick Pine forest trail along the way. Overnight stay at Namche Bazar.

Accommodation in Lodge

Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included

Day-13, Namche to Phakding

From Namche bazar, we trek towards the Phakding village. Phakding is a small village in the Khumbu region of Nepal. It lies in the Dudh Kosi river valley just north of Lukla and south of Monjo, at an altitude of 2,610 m, one of the UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979. The view from Phakding is also breath taking and we meet a lot of climbers and fellow trekkers here trekking in the Khumbu region including treks like Gokyo Valley trek and others.

Accommodation in Lodge

Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included

Day-14, Phakding to Lukla

From Phakding, we trek back to Lukla to catch our flight back to Kathmandu on the other day. It takes around 4 hours to reach Lukla from Phakding, along the way we cross bridges above the Dudh Koshi River and Bhote Koshi river. On crossing the Jorsale, Banker Village we reach Lukla. Overnight stay at Lukla

Accommodation in Lodge

Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included

Day-15, Flight to Kathmandu

We take an early morning flight from Lukla and fly back to Kathmandu. At Kathmandu, we check in to our hotel and do some souvenir shopping and can enjoy nightlife at Thamel, the tourist area in K-town. Overnight Stay at Kathmandu.

Accommodation in Hotel

Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included.

Day-16, Drive to International Airport and Departure.

Checkout from the hotel. And we end our trip with you dropping at the airport and seeing you goodbye and wishing for a safe flight back home. 

Accommodation in Hotel

Breakfast Included.

INCLUDED

√ Airport pick up and drop by  private vehicle

√ Welcome dinner at typical Nepali Restaurant

√ Private Guided tour in Kathmandu Valley

√ 3 Nights Hotel in Kathmandu with Breakfast

√ Kathmandu Lukla Kathmandu Flight fare to Client and Guide Porter

√ One English Speaking Govt. License holder Trekking Guide

√ Trekking Permit and TIMS permit

√ Trekking Porters (2 clients = 1 Porter)

√ Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner with hot drinks during treks

√ Insurance for all staffs

√ First Aid Kit

Not Included

× International flight and Nepal Visa Fee

× Meals in Kathmandu  except  Breakfast

× Personal expenses (Laundry, phone calls, dry foods, cold drinks, bar bills,    etc)

× Temple/Monastery entrance fees

× Extra night of Accommodation and extra days of the trek

× Additional activities (Safari-Bungee-Paragliding-Rafting and so on.)

× Travel Insurance and rescue

× Late arrival and late departure extra night

Price:$1445

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