Everest Base camp Trekking is designed to fulfill the dream of many people to experience the historic route to the base camp of the world's highest mountain in the world. It is one of the most trekked destinations among the other trekking paths in the Everest region. Our trek programme with a number of rest days offers an exceptional way to acclimatise safely.Each Year the number of visitors is increasing because of A slow ascent through wonderful Sherpa villages allows us time to enjoy the scenery, wildlife and visit a number of monasteries. Our trek culminates with a fine opportunity to trek to Everest Base Camp trekking for its wide range of scenic views of majestic Mt. Everest (8,848) , Mt.Pumori, Amadablam and diverse culture of local inhabitants. Once you will be surrounded by snow capped mountains and standing on the khumbu glacier at Everest Base Camp, you feel of being unleashed in spite of physical exhaustion.
Everest Base Camp trekking starts by flying from Kathmandu to Lukla (2886m.) which takes about 30 minutes .This is an entrance point to Everest Base Camp and other Everest region trekking. Flying from Kathmandu to Lukla you can glimpse the mountain views including Mt. Everest. As the Everest Base Camp Trekking is an adventurous but of course achievable and also accomplished by some aged trekkers, demands physical fitness as well as good acclimatization. As our itinerary has been fully arranged considering the fact of acclimatization, you would trek gradually to Everest Base Camp. And our schedule that we can adjust as our clients’ time bound, physical conditions so that we could bring our clients to Everest Base Camp and Kalapattar safely. And an pleasure and approach of receiving of our clients,“Finally I am in the Everest Base Camp” this is what we exactly want to hear from our clients. We organize Everest Base Camp trekking either as a Tea house Trekking or as tented trekking.
Trekking Day by Day Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu
After arrival in Kathmandu International airport, meet our officer. He will assist you to transfer your hotel. At hotel our officer gives you orientation of the overall trip.
Day 02: Fly Kathmandu to Lukla (2810m). Trek to Phakding (2652m)
Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla (2810m.) which takes approximately 45 minutes and trek from Lukla to Phakding (2640m.) which takes three hours. You transfer to the domestic airport for your flight to Lukla. It is a small town with an airport. There are few tea shops, lodges, hotels and general stores. Have a tea and coffee in Lukla. One hour rest at Lukla in mountain Lodge. than You begin todays trek from Lukla following a gentle climb up the mountainside on the left bank of the Dudh Koshi. Then your trekking starts from Lukla. The trail contour through the Sherpa village and yak pasture land. Have a lunch in Thado Koshi (2591m) with stunning view of Kum Kangaru(6370m). You will see the painted Mani wall in Ghat (chhuthawa) village. In the late afternoon you arrive to Phakding. O/n at mountain lodge
Day 03: Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3446 m)
Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3446 m.) which takes about four and half hours.This day you trek and cross the river on high suspension bridges over the Dhudh Koshi River which is originated from Khumbu glacier. Beyond Monjo village (2800m.) is the entrance to the Sagarmatha National Park which was set-up in order to protect and preserve this fragile mountain environment. You have lunch in Jorsale(2740m). The trail goes ahead along the Dudhakoshi river. You cross anther suspension bridge in Larja Dobhan(2830m). From here the trail moves to steep staircase through pine forest. Then ascend quite steeply to Namche and along the way, if the weather is clear, catch a first glimpse of Mt Everest in the distance. You can also enjoy the view of Mt. Kusum Kangaru, Thamserku, Konde-Ri and Tawache peak. You can also visit some of the village monasteries on the way of trekking to Namche Bazaar (3440 m.). O/n at mountain lodge.
Day 04: Rest in Namche Bazaar/ Excursion Namche Bazaar and Syangboche(3880m). Back to Namche Bazaar.
Rest day at Namche Bazaar (3880m.) for acclimatization and excursion around the places. During this day you can walk around Namche Bazaar .Namche is tucked away between two ridges amidst the giant peaks of the Khumbu and has an abundance of lodges, tea shops ,bank, internet, Bakery and shopping as well as a magnificent outlook. It is an ideal place to spend a rest day for acclimatization to the high altitude before heading off towards Tyangboche. From Syangboche There is a good views from the National Park Centre and Museum just above the town Mt. Everest(8848m), Lhotse(8516m), Ama Dablam(6814m), Thamserku(6618m) and more mountains. Have a tea and coffee in Everest view hotel. The trail descends half and hour to the Khumjung village (3780m), the village of Sherpas, the worldly renowned climbers. In Khumjung village you can visit Kumjung Hillary School and Kumjung Gompa. After lunch hike back to the Namche Bazaar. O/n at mountain lodge
Day 05: Namche Bazaar to Tengboche(3867 m). 7h walking.
From Namche, we trek out of the village, today you can see very close up view of Thamserku (6618m), Also you can see Mount Everest (8848) and other mountains. On the way you can see Nepal national bird Pheasant and mountain animal called Himalayan Thar. The trail contour through the yak pasture land until Kyangjuma (3550m). From Kyangjuma the trail goes to all the way down to the Dudha Koshi. After crossing long suspension bridge then the trail ascends through the pine trees. The magnificent view of Kangtega (6783m) right side of the trail. Two and half hour walking you will arrive to Tengboche(3860m). Tengboche is famous as the name of Tengboche Monastery. This monastery is open for visit after four o’clock in the afternoon. Visiting Tengboche Monastery is a exciting part of your journey. At evening you will be able to see exciting sunset on the top of the word and other high mountains. O/n at mountain lodge.
Day 06: Tengboche to Dingboche(4260m).
Form Tengboche trail move down towards Deboche(3820m).After Deboche, the trail becomes very pleasant. You will feel very comfortable. Here you have chances to see Musk deer. It is very rare wild animal. After crossing iron bridge on your right side you can see the great view of Ama Dablam(6814m). May be you can enjoy taking photos of yours backup with Ama Dablam. Then the trail moves gradually up to Pangboche(4410m).Have a tea and coffee and few minute relaxation at Pangboche. Trek to Shomare (4110m).Have a Lunch here. After the lunch you walk around two hour and arrive to Dingboche Village (4410m). O/n at mountain lodge
Day 07: Rest in Dingboche. Day excursion to Chukung Village.
Rest day at Dingboche. After the breakfast with light snake and small day bag you may hike to Chhukung village. The trail follows with river all the way to Chukung village. The river is originated from glacier lake Imja .On the way you see Yak Kharka with wide grassland area. The Chukung valley is surrounding by magnificent high mountains and Glacier Lakes. From this valley you can see Island Peak (6189m), Amphulapche(5663m), Lhotse Shar(8382m) and Lhotse(8516m).Have a Lunch in Chukung Village. After lunch return to Dingboche. 7h walking. O/n at mountain lodge
Day 08: Dingboche to Lobuche(4930 m).
This morning your trek starts form Dingboche which climb up 20m above the village. From here you can see panoramic view of Khumbu Mountains including Mt, Makalu (8463m). Tea break in Dughla(4620m). After Dughla you ascend along with pebbly and sandy trail. After half hour climb you arrive to Dughla Pass (4830m). In Dughla pass you see monuments on the memory of Everest climbers who has lost their life while climbing Mt. Everest. From here trail goes gradually up to the Lobuche (4910m). Evening sunset view of the Nuptse(7864m). 5h hour walking. O/n at mountain lodge
Day 09: Lobuche to Gorkhashep(5140m)-Kalapatter(5545m). Return back to the Gorakhashep.
This morning your trek starts form Lobuche to Gorkhashep- Kalapatter Return back to the Gorakhashep.Today you might feel chilly because temperature may go down -2 to 3 degree celsius. At first you walk along the flat trial through yak pasture trail (50 minutes). Then you have to walk in glacier. The trail is rough and icy in some part. And you arrive to Gorak Shep (5140m). At this time the temperature is nearly 10 to 15 degree Celsius. You might feel fatigue. Have lunch and rest in Gorak Shep. After light lunch start to climb Kalapatthar(5550m). After nearly three hour climbing, you will reach on top of the Kalapatthar. There you get little bit strong wind. Kalapatthar is one of the prime points for the massive view of Mount Everest (8848m). Enjoy the view of Mt. Everest and other mountains. From here you also can see Everest base camp just below. After a while return back to Gorak Shep. 8 hour walking. O/n at mountain lodge
Day 10: Gorkha shep to EBC and down to the Lobuche(4930 m).
Today morning you start trekking towards Everest base camp (5364m). The trail is narrow and rocky so you should concentrate your mind in trail before stepping. The Everest base camp is moving up and down every year because Khumbu glacier is moving to the down. In Everest base camp you can’t spend your overnight because there is no others facilities. Only people stay at night in camp who are climbing to Mt. Everest. Spend half an hour there take photos for your memory. Then return to Gorak Shep and have a lunch. After lunch back to the Lobuche(4910m). 8h walking. O/n at mountain lodge.
Day 11: Lobuche to Pangboche.7h walking. O/n at mountain lodge
Day 12: Pangboche to Namche Bazzar. 8h walking. O/n at mountain lodge
Day 13: Namche Bazzar to Phakding. 5h walking. O/n at mountain lodge
Day 14: Phakding to Lukla. 4h walking. O/n at mountain lodge
Day 15: Fly back to Kathmandu. O/n at hotel in Kathmandu
This morning you will be transferred to Lukla Airport for your flight back to Kathmandu . On arrival in Kathmandu you will be meet our representative at the airport and conveyed to the Hotel.The rest of your day is free in Kathmandu. In evening you can stroll around Thamel, the major tourist destination of Kathmandu. You can do some last minute shopping of souvenirs for your family and relatives. Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu, you will be meet our representative at the airport and conveyed to the Hotel.
Day 16: Transfer to the airport for your onward journey
Today is your the last day in Nepal. Our officer will come to meet you at your hotel for Transfer to airport to connect onward destination.
The Package Cost Includes:
Airport to hotel pick up and drop by private vehicle
Two night accommodation in Kathmandu at three star hotel with breakfast (Hotel Marshyangdi or Samsara Resort or Hotel Harati)
One highly experienced mountain Guide and porters (1 porter for 2 people)
Accommodation food, drinks, salary, insurance, transportation of both trek guide and porters
Group medical supplies (first aid kit)
All necessary paper works and national park entry permits
TIMS Card (Trekker’s Information Management System card)
All additional government tax
Other ground transportation
Domestic flight both ways from Kathmandu/ Lukla/ Kathmandu with airport tax.
The Package Cost Excludes:
Nepal entry visa fee (USD 25 for 15 days from date of issue) (You may easily get Nepal visa upon your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu)
All Meal (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during trekking
Accommodation in Mountain lodge run by local people during trek
International air fare
Travelers insurance
All kind of drinks (Alcohol, hot and cold drinks)
Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara (Approx 10-12 USD)
Bar bills, telephone bills and other personal expenses (shopping/ laundry)
Tips to guide and porter
All expenses due to unavoidable events e.g. personal illness, strike etc.
Helicopter evacuation charge in case of emergency whilst trekking.
