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Everest Base Camp Trekking

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On Everest Base Camp Trek-16 days we experience astounding mountain views, get glimpses of the life of the world famous mountain climbers (the Sherpas), enter Sagarmatha National Park, a world heritage site and tour high altitude Buddhist monasteries. Among several others, Tengboche monastery has a religious significance to the Buddhists. A night or two in Namche Bazaar allows proper acclimatization for a comfortable hiking experience.

Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu
Our representatives will pick you up when you arrive at the airport and take You to a 3-star hotel. You will rest for a while. You will receive a brief introduction to Everest Base Camp trekking. You can then spend the rest of the day shopping for your trip or exploring the streets of Thamel. Meals included: none
Day 02: City tour around Kathmandu Valley.
Today we explore Kathmandu with a local tour guide; The day is flexible depending on what you want to see. However, the most popular places are generally the following: Pashupatinath Temple: It is a Hindu holy temple with burning Ghats on the banks of Bagmati River. Swayambhunath, also known as the Monkey Temple, climbs a long set of stairs and offers a great view of Kathmandu. Many traditional gompas with colourful prayer flags hang in the Boudhanath stupa. It attracts many Sherpas and Tibetans for the Stupa Ring (Koras). Kathmandu Durbar Square, one of the ancient palace of the Kathmandu Valley, offers a mix of Hindu and Buddhist temples. Meals included: breakfast
Day 03: Flight Kathmandu to Lukla and Trek to Phakding: Walking Distance 3-4 hours
After completing the flight to Lukla, Your trekking tour starts in Lukla. You walk along the Dudh Koshi River for about 3 hours to reach Phakding, where you will spend the night. Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Day 04: Phakding to the Namche Bazaar: walking distance 5-6 hours
On the third day of your trip to Everest Base Camp, have breakfast in Phakding and head to Namche Bazaar. On the way, you can see the first glimpse of Mount Everest. You will find many shippers who transport goods from the Namche bazaar. On the way, you will see mountains like Kusum-Kanguru, Thamserku, etc. You will hike through the pine and rhododendron forests along the Dudh Koshi River. After lunch and a rest in Monjo, climb to the Namche Bazaar. You pass many of the suspension bridges and steep stairs to reach the Namche Bazaar. You will be able to see the Mount Everest, Mt. Lhotse, and Taweche from Namche. Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Day 05: Acclimatization day at the Namche Bazaar
When you reach Namche, you cross the 3000-meter mark from where you are at risk of altitude sickness. It takes our body some time to adapt to this rapidly changing height and falling temperature. Therefore, stay in the Namche Bazar for a day to acclimatize and reduce the risk of altitude sickness. On this day, you can take a short hike to Everest View Hotel to see the sunrise over Everest. From the Sagarmatha National Park headquarters, you can also enjoy sunrise and sunset over the Himalayan panorama. You can also stay in the Namche Bazar and explore the Sherpa lifestyle and culture. Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Day 06: Namche to Tengboche: walking distance 5-6 hours
On this day you will hike through almost flat terrain along the Dudh Koshi River. You will walk through the pine forests and cross many suspension bridges. Walk the gentle slope for the first few hours and then climb the rest of the day. On the way, a spectacular view of Ama Dablam and Mount Everest awaits you. You arrive in Tengboche, where you can visit the Tengboche monastery. You will spend the night in the tea house in Tengboche. Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Day 07: Tengboche to Dingboche: Walking distance 5-6 hours
You have breakfast early in the morning in Tengboche and walk to Dingboche. The mountain range is getting closer and closer as you walk. On his sixth day, you will walk through pine forests and Sherpa villages to reach Dingboche. On the way, you will cross some communities, including Pangboche and Somare, where you can enjoy the beautiful view of the Mt. Ama Dablam. You can see barley fields, potato farms, and stone walls that built to protect the crop from strong winds. You can't get a view of Everest on the way. However, you get a spectacular view of Mount Lhotse, Mt. Nuptse, etc. You will have a chance to see the magnificent sunset and sunrise over the mountains. Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Day 08: Acclimatization day in Dingboche
Take a second acclimatization break on the seventh day of your trekking trip. You can stay in the Village, explore things, or walk. You can explore Sherpa people and lifestyles. You can visit the Dingboche Monastery or take a short walk to Amadablam Base Camp, Nagarjuna Hill, or Chukung Ri. Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Day 09: Dingboche to Lobuche: Walking distance 5-6 hour
On this day you climb the crest behind the Dingboche village. The path is a bit steep. However, the moving look at the Himalayas around you will motivate you to move forward. You can see Lobuche Peak in the north. After a few hours' walk, the path becomes flatter. You cross the Khumbu Glacier and the moraine. In the next few hours, you will climb through the valleys of Morena. You can see the memorial stone pile built into the memories of deceased Sherpas and other hikers. You can get the fascinating view of the mount Pumori, Lingtren, Khumbuste, etc. Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Day 10: Lobuche to Gorak Shep and Everest Base Camp and back to Gorak Shep
This day will be full of excitement as you hike to Everest base camp. In the early morning, you walk to Gorak Shep on the rocky moraine trails. After 3 hours of walking, you will reach Gorak Shep and have lunch there. After relaxing a few moments, head to Everest base camp. During the expedition season, you can meet some climbers and porters in the Everest base camp. You cannot see the top of Everest from the base camp. From there, however, you have a view of icefalls, glaciers, and other adjacent peaks. After spending several times there, return to Gorak Shep and spend the night. Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Day 11: Gorak Shep to Kala Patthar (5550 m) descent back to Pheriche: 6-7 hour walking
The sunrise over the Himalayas seems fascinating so, get up early and walk to Kalapatthar to see the sunrise over Mount Everest. Kala Patthar is an excellent vantage point at the foot of Mount Everest. From there you also have a magnificent view of the Khumbu Glacier and other adjacent peaks of Mount Everest etc. After spending a few times in Kalapatthar, descend to Gorak Shep and have lunch. Then descend to Pheriche and explore the new route. Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Day 12: Pheriche to Namche: Walking Distance 6-7 hours
You have breakfast early in the morning in Pheriche and walk down to Namche Bazar. You can enjoy the Himalayan panorama as you descend to Namche. The path leads through rhododendron, pine and oak forests, where you will find musk deer, Himalayan tar, snow leopards, etc. You can meet hikers returning from Lake Gokyo and sharing their trekking experiences along the way. After a few hours' walk, you arrive in Namche and rest in a tea house. Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Day 13: Namche to Lukla: walking distance 6-7 hours
You have breakfast in Namche and walk down to Lukla. You will spend this day in Lukla and celebrate the success of your trip. You can take a shower, have a drink, walk around the town, and try different foods. You can also visit the school set up by Sir Edmund Hillary. On this day you say goodbye to your porters. Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Day 14: Lukla to Kathmandu
You fly to Kathmandu catching an early morning flight. However, there is always a possibility to delay your flight because the weather conditions in the Lukla area are unpredictable. When you return to Kathmandu, you can explore the surrounding restaurants and cafes. You can go to bars and spas or just stay in your hotel and relax. Meals included: Breakfast
Day 15: departure
After having breakfast, our representative will take you to the airport with hopping to meet again in the future Meals included: Breakfast

Inclusion

Accommodation in Standard Hotels on Twin Sharing BasisEquipmentDomestic FlightsLocal Guide & Support StaffAll Private Ground Transportation Including Airport TransfersMeals in the MountainSmall-Group AdventureGuaranteed DeparturesLifetime DepositNo Booking Fee

Exclusions

Meals in Kathmandu

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Expedition Information
$1,300
Q3, Q4
Everest Base Camp (Nepal) 
Trekking 
Fitness Level
2
Technical Level
4
Group Size
2-12
Nepal Tour & Trekking Service P. Ltd
Nepal Tour & Trekking Service P. Ltd
Continent:
Asia
Country:
Nepal
Elevation:
5,380 m / 17,651 ft
GPS:
28.0026 N°, 86.8528 E°