Overview
Everest Base Camp is the most popular trekking destination in the Solukhumbu region of Nepal, at an altitude of 5,364 meters (around 17,600 feet). The trek to Everest Base Camp offers breathtaking views of Mount Everest and other peaks in the Himalayan Mountain Range.
Itinerary
Pickup from airport
If early flight will go for city tour and Pashupati aarati.
If late flight then will go for accommodation and after refreshing then, Prepare for a briefing on Everest Base Camp Trekking
The evening includes a welcome supper in a lovely and traditional Nepalese restaurant
After breakfast visit to Durbar Square (with temples dating back to the 12th century), Boudhanath Stupa (a world heritage site), and Pashupatinath Temple (the country's most important Hindu temple, on the banks of the Bagmati river) Shopping for trekking.
Transfer to domestic airport in the early morning for a short and scenic flight to Lukla on a smaller aircraft with an amazing scenario of the Himalayan series of peaks, including Mt. Everest, as the plane lands on its unique uphill runways at Tenzing and Hillary airport in Lukla.
From here, we make a slow descent, passing through many Sherpa villages with well-tended crops, vegetable fields, and terraces, with views of the snow-capped peaks of Kwangde and Kusum,Khanguru, before arriving at our first overnight stop of the trek at Phakding, in the comfort of a nice and cozy lodge located by the raging Dudh-Koshi River.
Today began with a moderate uphill hike following the DudhKosi River upstream, crossing a few bridges to reach the Sagarmatha National Park gate near Monjo village.
From here, a nice stroll on river bed then rise for few hours through wooded route with views of snow topped peaks, as this gorgeous trek lands you at fascinating Namche Bazaar in Nepalese.
A rest day at Namche Bazaar for essential acclimatization before traveling higher is a good site for a free day at an elevation over 3,440 m.
Spend the day in Namche with a magnificent climb to observation points on top of Namche overlooking Mt. Everest-AmaDablam and other peaks, then spend the afternoon exploring the streets and stores. Namche has a colourful and active Saturday Market once a week
From Namche, the walk follows a leisurely and beautiful trail. Lunch at the Imjatse River at Phunge-Tenga for lunch, followed by an afternoon an upward trek through rhododendron, pine, and fir forests with spectacular vistas of snow-capped peaks.
After a few hours of climbing, you will arrive at Thyangboche Monastery, where you can enjoy magnificent views of Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Kangtenga, Thamasarku, Kwande, and the magnificent Amadablam. In the afternoon, you will have time to visit its interesting monastery and Observe monks and priests in prayer.
After trekking downwards for an hour towards the Imjatse River, passing a bridge into open area where tree lines terminate for a few short juniper and rhododendron plants, upward for a bit to reach Pangboche settlement at 3,900 meters.
This is the final permanent town before Dingboche and beyond; from here, take a gradual ascent to Somara for lunch before continuing on to Dingboche village for an overnight break; it is located in the magnificent Imjatse valley, with views of AmaDablam and Island Peak.
A rest day for adequate acclimatization, with a short climb up to the Nakarjung hills for better views of the surrounding peaks, including Mt. Makalu to the east.
Optional trip to Chukung, a tiny town within Imjatse valley at 4,760 m elevation, gives spectacular views of Island Peak, Lhotse Shar, Lhotse, Nuptse, and AmaDablam
After a delightful and peaceful stop at Dingboche, our morning hike led to a short climb with magnificent views and then to Thugla. For lunch, where the gigantic Khumbu glacier flows into a rushing river,
From here, the Pheriche and Dingboche trails merge. After a short break, it is a tough climb for an hour to Thugla. Pass, where you can see stone tributes to tragic climbers who perished while climbing up the mountain.
Everest, Lhotse, and other high mountains, a great trek from For Lobuche, this is an overnight break
Today's journey brings you to Everest Base Camp, our major aim and the highlight of the trip, after a brief hard climb in between the glacier and Then to Gorakshep, beneath the majestic peaks of Pumori and Kalapathar, a rocky hill.
Continue walking towards the Everest base camp, where you'll get views of the gigantic Khumbu Ice Fall and glaciers. After an exhilarating time with an experience of a lifetime, retrace your steps down to Gorakshep for an overnight break.
After a lovely time on top, descend back to Gorakshepfrom here we continue our trek to Thugla. From here it is downhill to Pheriche via a windy beautiful scenic walk to Pheriche for a potential lunch stop.
Pheriche to Kalapathar (5,545 m) and then walk to Pangboche (3,900 m) through Pheriche (6 hours).
After a lovely time on top, descend back to Gorakshepfrom here we continue our trek to Thugla. From here it is downhill to Pheriche via a windy beautiful scenic walk to Pheriche for a potential lunch stop.
Pheriche has several lodges as well as a health post and an HRA station (Himalayan Rescue Association). Another couple hours of terrific walking brings you to Pangboche village for an overnight stop. Several lodges as well as a health post and an HRA station (Himalayan Rescue Association). Another couple hour of terrific walking brings you to Pangboche village for an overnight stop.
The walk follows the same route from Pangboche to the monastery, giving you additional time to explore this it is a wonderful site to see monks and priests in prayer, singing in the serenity of green woods and mountain vistas.
After a nice hike of small ups and downs, travel downwards. Namche Bazaar with great views of Everest and Amadablam, as well as others, before arriving at Namche for an overnight halt.
Our final day of the big trip begins with a lengthy descent, into the Sagarmatha National Park entry at Monjo village, followed by a long bridge crossing to Phakding.
From Phakding to Lukla, the trek is uphill and downhill. The final hour of climbing to reach Lukla for the final overnight halt in in the Khumbu and Everest regions.
Fly back to Kathmandu from Lukla
Nepali cultural program will show.
Your final day in Nepal, the land of Himalayan marvels, and Depending on your international departure schedule, travel for home or the next corresponding connecting location.
After a memorable and enjoyable Everest Base Camp Trek, our crew and guide will transport you to Kathmandu airport.
Inclusions
- Airport Transferred
- Professional English Speaking Guide in City tour as well as in trekking
- Accommodation in 3 Star at Kathmandu, during trekking tea house & lodge
- Welcome dinner & Farewell dinner with Nepali Cultural Program at authentic nepali restaurant.
- Sightseeing as per itinerary
- First-aid kit
- Domestic Flight Cost (LUK-KTM-LUK)
- 3meal a day during trekking days except Kathmandu city tour day.
- Sagarmatha national park permit fee
- Porters
Exclusions
- International flight fair
- Travel Insurance
- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu except welcome and farewell dinner.
- Drinks & BBQ (including coke, hot chocolate, tea,
- Chartered Helicopter (Until and unless Emergency)
Although it require technical climbing expertise, the Everest Base Camp trek is somewhat challenging. Basically, the ascent to 5,364 meters (17,599 feet) is a strenuous trek. The 12-day climb up and down the hill through various terrains (12 days including arrival and departure) is the only thing that makes the expedition difficult.
March through May is the ideal period to hike to Everest Base Camp; otherwise, October through November is the greatest time to go because of the ideal weather for high altitude trekking. These seasons provide a clear sky and a glimpse of the mountains that are immaculate. Although it is possible to do this walk between February and early September, the months mentioned above are the optimum times to undertake it.
Our extremely knowledgeable and committed Everest trek leaders, who have made numerous trips to the Everest base camp over the years, will be leading you. All of our guides are English-speaking local specialists who work full-time jobs rather than being independent contractors. They are quite knowledgeable about the mountain, its residents, their customs, health, cleanliness, and, above all, your safety.
The hike to Everest Base Camp goes from lodge to lodge. Instead of spending the night in a tent, as with the Kilimanjaro climb, you will stay in teahouses or lodges. Even though the experience might not be as cold as it was on Kilimanjaro, you still need to dress appropriately. Please check out our thorough packing lists for the climb to Everest Base Camp.
