Everest Base Camp Trek, 14 Days

Everest Base Camp Trekking will give you an incredible experience and astonishing scenery of the highest mountain of the Himalaya. Since Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay conquered the Mt. Everest in 1953, many have visited `The Land of the Sherpa’ to wonder at this achievement. Trekking to Everest Base camp has become one of the most daring challenges to be able to stand on top of the world. Many tourists come at this camp to experience the spectacular view of Mt. Everest. This trekking is a combination of adventure, exploration of the unique culture of local people and the trail to hidden monasteries. The price is fixed as per your request and trek planning. The best season to go Everest base camp Trekking is autumn (Sep. to Dec) and spring (March to May) and its path will be crowded. The weather is sunny and warm with outstanding views but the nights are cold. Winter (Dec, Jan, and Feb) is also good for Everest Base Camp Trek, the only issue is extreme cold. Summer and monsoon (June and July) will be rainy but less crowded and you can enjoy the best of nature.

Kathmandu – Lukla – Phakding – Namche – Tengboche – Gorakshep – EBC – Kalapathar – Pheriche – Namche Bazaar – Lukla – Kathmandu

HIGHLIGHTS

• Excursion to various Sherpa villages and settlements
• Nepalese food and lifestyle of Himalayas
• Climb past the Khumbu Glacier and EBC
• Sunrise views over Mt Everest
• Lukla takeoff and landing experience
• Magnificent view of Mt Everest, Amadablam and many more mountains
• Sherpas culture & sherpa village experience
• Lifetime experience of Mount Everest base camp & Kalapathar
• Kathmandu & heritage sites

ITNINERARY

Day 1: Kathmandu Arrival

Upon your arrival at Kathmandu Internation Airport, you are welcomed by our company representative. Then, you are transferred to the hotel. Overnight at hotel, Kathmandu.

Day 2: Fly Kathmandu to Lukla. Trek to Phakding

After breakfast, you will head toward Tribhuwan airport to fly for Lukla. It is about 35 minutes above the great green and white mountains. After you reach Lukla airport our other team member will meet you there and help in your packing and other arrangement and then you will head through the beautiful village of Lukla till you reach Phakding.

Overnight at Lodge, Phakding.

Day 3: Trek Phakding to Namche Bazaar

After breakfast, you will be walking through a beautiful pine forest, along the Dudh Koshi River. You will arrive at the check post and entrance to Sagarmatha National Park. Then we pass through the last village of Jorsale and following the trail through the forests and bridges until we reach the confluence of the Dudh Koshi and Bhote Koshi rivers. After a final steep climb of about two hours, you get first sight of Mt. Everest peering over the Lhotse-Nuptse ridge. From there we still need to hike about 1.5 hours to reach Namche Bazaar, a gateway to Mt. Everest and main trading centre of this region.

Overnight in Lodge, Namche Bazaar

Day 4: Namche Acclimatization

Today is an acclimatization day especially programmed taking care of your health. This day is a rest day and you can explore Sagarmatha National Park or Namche Baazar and Khumjung Valley. It offers you internet, cafes, shops, restaurant, bakery and other where you can hang out and feel better for next day hike.

Overnight in Lodge, Namche Bazaar.

Day 5: Trek Namche Bazaar to Tengboche

After breakfast in Namche, you start your trek towards Tengboche enjoying the superb view of Mt. Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam and close up view of Thamserku. Enjoying wildlife like pheasant, musk deer, and a herd of Himalayan Thar, through alpine forests, Dudh Koshi River, you reach to Phunki Thenga where you will have lunch. Then the trail steeps up through the pine forests while before you reach to Tengboche. Tengboche is a great place for close up views of Ama-Dablam, Nuptse, and Everest and a biggest Buddhist Monastery in Khumbu region which we will visit too. Overnight at a lodge, Tengboche.

A view of Ama Dablam through the archway at Tengboche.

Day 6: Trek Tengboche to Dingboche

After breakfast, you will gear up for our day hike to Dingboche. You will pass through several Chortens and Mani walls and small villages. The place where you stop for lunch not only serves delicious food but also allows a fantastic close-up view of Mt Ama Dablam. From here onwards, the walk is fairly moderate as you enter the Imja Valley to Lobuche River. You will descend into the river and begin the steep climb of the day up to Dingboche. On arrival at Dingboche, you will see a beautiful array of fields enclosed by stone walls to protect barley, buckwheat and potatoes from the cold winds and grazing animals. Enjoy overnight stay at Lodge, Dingboche.

Day 7: Dingboche Acclimatization

Trek Dingboche to Lobuche while watching the towering mountains on the way.

Day 9: Trek Lobuche to Gorakshep. Walk to EBC & Return to Gorakshep

After breakfast, you continue your journey through Khumbu Glacier to Thangma Riju from where 360 degree views of mountains can be observed. Climbing steeply up to the top through the torrent of Changri Glacier, you catch your first glimpse of Kala Patthar, a grey-green knoll beneath the Mt. Pumori and you will be at Gorakshep finding snow-capped mountains bright all around us including Mt. Everest. Finally, you are at your destination. Mountaineer’s tents stand out in bright colours against the monotony of grey surroundings. Nuptse, Khumbuste and Pumori are the mountains that can be viewed from the base camp. You will explore Everest Base Camp and clicked some pictures. Overnight at Lodge, Gorakshep.

Day 10: Early Trek to Kalapathar. Trek to Pheriche

We trek to Kalapathar for the best view of Mt Everest and observe the sunrise. After breakfast, we trek to Pheriche. Overnight at Lodge, Pheriche.

Day 11: Trek Pheriche to Namche Bazaar

Trek Pheriche to Namche Bazaar retracing the same route. Overnight at Lodge, Namche Bazaar.

Day 12: Trek Namche to Lukla

After breakfast, you head back to Lukla from where you had started your real hike. The trail descends steeply downward so you need to walk slowly and under control as our shaky legs continuously battle the rocky terrain. Way down through Sherpa villages noticing impressive faith in Buddhism and culture of prayer stones and prayers flag, you feel completely different views. Upon arrival in Lukla, you stretch those aches and sore body parts and recall the experiences of the last couple of weeks. You experience the culmination of a fantastic trek on a happy note with everyone back safe and sound with a smile on faces. Overnight at Lodge, Lukla.

Day 13: Flu Lukla to Kathmandu.

After breakfast, you fly back to Kathmandu and do some shopping for gifts, memory, collections and some traditional items and they all rest at a single venue, Thamel. There will be a small party upon the successful campaign.

Overnight at Hotel, Kathmandu.

Day 14: Departure

Free till the final departure. Drop at the airport as per the flight scheduled.