Everest Base Camp Trek

The Mount Everest Base Camp trek has been a popular destination for trekkers since the very first expeditions to the Nepalese side of Everest in the 1953. To reach this part of the Himalaya within a limited time, we have devised this two week trek to Everest Base Camp which runs directly to and from Lukla. The Everest Base Camp trek, a very well known mountain trek, starts at the upper Phakding and follows the Dudh Kosi valley which climbs up to the Sherpa capital of Namche, a bustling bazaar that’s a junction for trekkers, the local Sherpa and expeditions en route to the mighty Mt. Everest.All along this part of the trail, villages are interspersed with magnificent forests of rhododendron, magnolia and giant firs. In both the early autumn and late spring, the flowers on this portion of the trek make it the kind of walk you will remember for a long, long time. From Namche, we trek along a high traversing path where we have our first good views of Everest and then head towards Thyangboche Monastery, which is a 2 hour climb. The monastery sits at 3867m in a clearing surrounded by dwarf firs and rhododendrons. The monastery is structurally located on a ridge top with commanding views of the Everest landscape. The view from this spot, seen to best advantage in the morning, is absolutely mesmerizing and stunning and is rightly deemed to be one of the most magnificent in the world. We then descend to the Imja Khola and continue to the villages of Pangboche and Pheriche before finally approaching the Khumbu Glacier. We then follow the glacier, first to Lobuche, a vantage point for some spectacular views of the Ama Dablam, Taweche and other peaks and then hike to Gorak Shep for a breather. We also have the opportunity to ascend Kala Pattar [5554m] from where we can get some awesome views of the Himalayan giants which literally numb your senses with breathless admiration that beholds the eye; and makes up for the lung-bursting climb that took you up there. You soon realize it was absolutely worth it. This also includes fantastic views of the south west face of the colossal Mt. Everest. We then trek down to Everest Base Camp at the foot of the Khumbu ice fall before finally making our way back down to Lukla.

Trip Fact

Duration : 15 days
Best Season : Autumn (Sep-beginning of Dec) and Spring (Mar-May)
Starting Point : Lukla (35 minutes flight from Kathmandu)
Ending : Lukla (35 minutes flight to Kathmandu)
Type of Trek : Tea house or camping
Grade : Major Mountain Expedition
Culture : Mostly Sherpa
Highest access of the Trek 5545m Kalapathar
Average Temperature : 8 to 12 Celsius
Himalayan Sight : Mt. Everest, Amadablam, Lhotse, Nuptse, Pumori

Most attraction of the Trek Touristic and non touristic, Mostly Sherpa culture, Buddhism

Itinerary:

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport at (1334m), transfer to Hotel,Everest base camp trekking briefing with officially arrangments. overnight at kathmandu.
Day 02: After breakfast,Kathmandu by flight to Lukla , trek to Phakding (2830m).
Day 03: Phakding trek to Namche Bazaar (3480m).
Day 04: Namche Bazaar acclimatization day.( During the day , you can hike to Thame for beautiful Himalayan views, wild animals and Tibetan Monastery or hike to Everest view hotel for superb views of Mt. Everest( 8848m) , Mt.Lhotse, (8516n) Mt. Nuptse, (7855m), Mt.Amadablam (6856m), Mt. Thamserku ( 6723m) , Mt. Kantega (6979m), Mt. Kusum Khangaru ( 6367m) , Mt.Kongde (6011m), Mt. Tawache peak ( 6367 m) , Mt. Cholaste (6335m) ,island peak (6179m), Khumbila (God of Khumbu) 5761m etc , overnight at Namche Bazaar.
Day 05: Namche Bazaar trek to Tyangboche (3890m)
Day 06: Tyangboche trek to Pheriche (4250m)
Day 07: Pheriche trek to Lobuche (4910m)
Day 08: Lobuche to Gorakshep (5180m) ,after lunch continue to Everest base camp (5500m) and overnight at Gorakshep.

Day 09: Gorakshep early in the morning hike to kala pattar (5545m) for superb Himalayan views including the Mt. Everest 8848m, Mt Lhotse 8516m, Mt. Nuptse 7855m, Mt. Pumori 7161m, Mt. Changaste 7550m, Mt.Lingterin 6679m, Mt. Amadablam 6856m, Mt. Thamserku 6723m, Mt. Kantega 6685m, Mt.Kusum Khagaru 6367m,Mt.Kongde 6011m,Mt. Khumbila 5761m(God of the Khumbu),Mt.Twache peak 6367m, Mt. Cholaste 6335m ,Island peak 6179m, Lobuche peak 6145m,Pokalde peak 5806m, Honku south peak 6119m and lunch at Lobuche and overnight at Dingboche (4345m)

Day 10: Dingboche trek to Tyangboche (3890m)
Day 11: Tyangboche trek to Namche Bazaar
Day 12: Namche Bazaar trek to Lukla
Day 13: Lukla by flight back to Kathmandu.
Day 14: Full day sight seeing in Kathmandu valley with professainal tour guide and ovner night at hotel.

Day 15: After breakfast, relaxing or shopping with own activities than drop to international airport for onward destination.

Cost Includes:

Pick up and drop from airport,Kathmandu accommodation (as per your request),All land transfer as per given itinerary,Sightseeing tour with experience local guide,National Park Conservation entry permit fees,Accommodation during trekCamping (twin sharing two men tent) / dining tent, toilet tent.3 meals everyday while on the trek,Experienced English speaking guide / leader, necessary experience local helpersAll program according to itineraries on full board,Wages, food, accommodation during the trek in Tea house or camp, equipment, insurance and other facilities to staffs, , farewell dinner at Nepali typical cultural restaurant, Company T-shirt.

Cost not include:

Nepal entry visa.Travel insurance,Medical evacuation in case of emergency,KTM-Lukla-KTM airfare,Personal expenses,All bar bill,Expenses of personal nature i.e. soft/hard drinks, tips etc,International airport tax,any other unforeseen expenses are not included. Emergency Rescue (If Required)