Everest Base Camp Trek
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Duration
15 Day
Activity Level
medium
Group Size
2 - 12 pax
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Trip Highlights
- Explore Namche Bazar, the Tibetan market, Sherpa Culture, tradition, and practice.
- Visit Tengboche Monastery, the biggest monastery in the Khumbu region.
- Trek through Sagarmatha National Park and experience unique species of flora and faunas including blue sheep, Musk deer, Snow Leopard.
- Climb Kalapatthar and witness the mesmerizing views of mountains.
- Trek to Everest Base Camp, the base camp of the highest peak in the world.
Everest Base Camp Trek is one those treks which turns out to be a lifetime experience. After Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay Sherpa made it to the top of Everest on 29th May 1959, Everest Base Camp Trek has been extremely popular among trekkers.
The journey starts with a world heritage site in Everest Base Camp Trek
The Everest Base Camp Trek starts with your arrival in Kathmandu. After a brief stay in the Kathmandu, the trip begins. During your stay in Kathmandu, you will be observing the main tourist attractions in the valley such as the UNESCO world heritage sites like the durbar squares of Kathmandu, Patan and Bhaktapur, Swayambhunath and Boudhanath stupa.
The trip to EBC begins with…
The thrilling flight to Lukla is filled with wonderful sceneries of the snowcapped mountains and exciting landscapes. So, Lukla will be your first stride in this journey.
Then, a sluggish climb through beautiful Sherpa villages allows you to enjoy the views of the mountains, wildlife, and several Tibetan Buddhist monasteries. Tengboche Monastery is one of the most famous Buddhist monasteries in the region. You can get a larger perspective into Buddhism as well as witness a glorious history of mountain climbing.
Thus, The trek package not only offers you spectacular views of different mountains like Mt Everest (8,848m), Mt. Amadablam (6,812m), Mt. Lhotse (8,516m), Mt. Nuptse (7,855m), Mt. Makalu (8,463m) but also an insight in the lifestyle and culture of the Sherpa people. Also, You will pass through the rhododendron covered slopes and dense pine forests.
In just 16 day period you can see the tourist hubs of Kathmandu valley, the Sherpa town of Namche Bazar, incredible view of the mountains, different monasteries and be a bystander to the mountaineering culture of the Sherpa people. Spring and autumn are the two best choices above all seasons to visit Everest Base Camp.
Traveling to Everest region with Himalayan Summit Treks and Expedition offers an unwavering experience. With constant guidance from the trek guides, intimate relationships with the locals and immense knowledge regarding the mountains and the environment, we will make this trek a lifetime experience for you.
Included/Excluded
- Airport pickups and drops in a private vehicle.
- Accommodation in Kathmandu on BB basis.
- Teahouse accommodation during the trek.
- All meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) during the trek.
- Fresh seasonal fruits after the dinner (while on the trek).
- Welcome and farewell dinners.
- All ground transportation on a comfortable private vehicle as per the itinerary.
- Domestic flights (Kathmandu- Lukla -Kathmandu).
- Guided city tour in Kathmandu by private vehicle.
- An experienced, English-speaking and government-licensed trek guide.
- Porter service (2 trekkers: 1 porter).
- Staff costs including their salary, insurance, equipment, domestic airfare, food, and accommodation.
- Down jacket and sleeping bag (to be returned after trip completion).
- All necessary paperwork and trekking permits (National Park Permit, TIMS).
- Medical kit (carried by your trek guide).
- All government and local taxes.
- Official T-shirt
- Adventure Certificate (after completion the trek)
- Nepalese visa fee.
- Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, early return from mountain (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary.
- Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu.
- Travel and rescue insurance.
- Monument entrance fees while on tour in Kathmandu (USD26 per person).
- Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower, etc.).
Itinerary
DAY 1 Arrival in Kathmandu (1,350m) - A & D.
Once you land at Tribhuvan International Airport, our representative will pick you at the airport. You will be transferred to the hotel. At the hotel, you will be briefed about your daily activities. Overnight in Kathmandu.
DAY 2 Kathmandu: Sightseeing and trek preparation - A & B.
After an early breakfast, you will be sightseeing in Kathmandu. This includes the durbar squares of Kathmandu, Patan, and Bhaktapur. You will also be visiting Swayambhunath and Boudhanath. Overnight at hotel.
DAY 3 Fly to Lukla (2840m), 30 min Then Trek to Phakding (2,610m), 3/4 hrs - A, B, L & D.
You will take a 30 min flight to Lukla from Kathmandu. You can see some breathtaking scenery while descending down the altitude. After arriving in Lukla you will take some rest and begin the trek to Phakding. 3-4 hours walk will take you to Phakding. Lunch will be on the way to Phakding. Overnight stay in the lodge.
DAY 4 Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,440m), 5/6 hrs - A, B, L & D.
Today you will trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar via Mojo. You will enter Sagarmatha National Park which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site itself. You will catch your first glimpse of Everest when you arrive in Namche Bazaar.
DAY 5 Acclimatization Day at Namche Bazaar - A, B, L & D.
Taking rest is extremely important for trekkers in order to get adjusted to the higher altitude conditions. You take this day to get some rest and get familiar with the conditions in the higher altitude. However, you can still visit nearby Sherpa villages, Sherpa museum or hang out at Namche Bazaar. Stay overnight at a lodge in Namche Bazaar.
DAY 6 Trek from Namche Bazaar to Tengboche (3,860m), 5/6 hrs - A, B, L & D.
This day is spent trekking from Namche Bazaar to Tengboche, home of the Tengboche Monastery which is the largest monastery in the region. It will take around 5-6 hours to reach Tengboche.
DAY 7 Trek from Tengboche to Dingboche (4,410 m), 5/6 hrs - A, B, L & D.
Today you start your trek descending in a fairly wide path with trees. You will see large valleys and running streams. You will reach Dingboche in 5-6 hour. Overnight at a tea house.
DAY 8 Acclimatization day at Dingboche - A, B, L & D.
You will take another day off from climbing uphill to get adjusted to the changing climate. You will take a walk in Dingboche. You will get a great view of Mt Lhotse from Dingboche. Move ahead to Chukhung valley. You will be able to see snow and ice formations over the valley. Down to Dingboche for the overnight stay.
DAY 9 Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche (4910 m), 2/4 hrs - A, B, L & D.
Today, you will hike to the village of Lobuche. You will pass the well-known Khumbu glacier. You can see clear flowing streams and mighty peaks surrounding the Khumbu region.
DAY 10 Trek Lobuche to Gorak Shep (5140 m) and Visit Everest Base Camp (5364 m), 6-7 Hours - A, B, L & D.
You will hike from Lobuche to Gorakshep which is the highest permanently inhabited village in the world. Take some rest in Gorakshep and then head towards Everest Base Camp. Everest Base Camp is filled with prayer flags. You can enjoy taking some great pictures in Everest Base Camp. Then you return to Gorakshep and spend the night there.
DAY 11 Trek from Gorak Shep to Kala Patthar (5,550m) to Pheriche (4,288m), 7/8 hrs - A, B, L & D.
It will be another day of steep trekking. It is the highest point on the trek with an altitude over 5,500 m. You can get the best views of Everest, Lhotse, and Nuptse from Kala Patthar. You will then head towards the village of Pheriche. It is an easy downhill hike. You will come across a memorial for people who have lost their lives in the attempt of climbing Mt Everest. Overnight at the teahouse.
DAY 12 Trek from Pheriche to Namche Bazaar (3,440m), 6/7 hrs - A, B, L & D.
You will begin to return to lower altitude. The trek from Pheriche to Namche will be around 6-7 hours. You will have to follow the same path back to the Sherpa village where you stayed for two days. You will pass through several suspension bridges and rhododendron covered slopes. Overnight at lodge.
DAY 13 Trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla (2,840m), 6/7 hrs - A, B, L & D.
Enjoy your time in Namche Bazaar then you will start trekking to Phakding village and then to Lukla. It's mostly downhill hiking until you reach Phakding then its slightly uphill till Lukla. Overnight at lodge.
DAY 14 Fly to Kathmandu and free day and farewell dinner - A & D.
After a fulfilling breakfast, you will fly back to Kathmandu. You can spend your day in Kathmandu either shopping or visit other places in Kathmandu or just chilling out at Thamel. There will be a farewell dinner in the evening. Overnight in Kathmandu.
DAY 15 Final departure - B
After breakfast, one of our representatives will drop you at the airport from where you will take the flight back home or to your next destination.
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