Everest Base Camp Trek
Highlights
- The world's tallest peak mount Everest.
- The most popular trekking trail to Everest Base Camp
- A thrilling high Himalayas and panoramic views
- A charming and authentic mountain Buddhist culture
- The world's highest base camp of Everest
Overview
Everest Base Camp Trek is a blissful adventure journey and the most preferred destination in the world. The trip is located in the east north part of Nepal in the Sagarmatha district of Nepal. The Base Camp of Mount Everest is the best place to explore the magnificent peaks, Khumbu glacier, Khumbu icefall, panoramic views of Khumbu valley, and thrilling massive Himalayas.
The Everest Base Camp Trek is a delightful adventure walking journey and the most renowned trip in the Everest region. It takes you around marvelous places like Sagarmatha national park, Namche Bazaar, Tengboche, Dingboche, Kalapathar viewpoint, and Everest Base Camp.
The Everest Base Camp Trek can be completed within 11 to `13 days from Kathmandu and the Everest Base Camp is located at 5364 m above sea level. The Kalapathar viewpoint is the highest elevation throughout the trek and it's the best place to see mount Everest to closed. let's make a plan to see Everest and discover the spectacular mountain views and Himalayas.
14 Days Everest Base Camp Trekking Itinerary would be customized and it can be modified according to clients' preferences plans and desires. We have various trekking itineraries and departure dates for upcoming trips in Nepal.
- Day 1 - Arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport
Arrival at Kathmandu International Airport received by our staff with a warm welcome than a short drive to your hotel in the main areas of Kathmandu city. In the evening will have a farewell dinner and a short brief of the trek.
- Day 2 - Flight to Lukla 2,820 m and trek to Phakding 2,657 m – 03 hrs.
A Short flight to land at Lukla, during 30 minutes on air view of a stunning mountain range with Mt. Everest, as the plane lands at Lukla named as ‘Tenzing-Hillary Airport’ in honor of legendary climbers’ first summiteers of Mt. Everest. From Lukla, our first-day walk starts on a winding downhill path with a short climb passing many traditional Sherpa farm villages with views of peaks, after a pleasant walk reaching at Phakding for an overnight.
- Day 3 - Trek to Namche Bazaar 3,440 m – 07 hrs.
After breakfast, the morning walk starts following Dudh Kosi, and crossing bridges to reach Sagarmatha National Park at Monjo village, from here walk to last Jorsalle village before Namche Bazaar and then on crossing a last high bridge climb leads with beautiful views of Everest and other peaks, walk finally ends at famous Namche Bazaar for two overnights in this prosperous town or large village with facilities of ATMs, Cyber cafes, stores, shops, restaurants, banks and fresh bakery with a busy colorful Saturday market.
- Day 4 - Acclimatization Day with a short hike to hotel Everest View
Namche Bazaar is an ideal spot for rest and acclimatization, free day with a morning short hike up to the park museum with the necessary information on mountaineering, flora/fauna with Sherpa culture and Buddhist religions, this scenic spot offers grand views of mountains Mt. Everest and stunning Amadablam, for interested people hike uphill to Everest View Hotel for best views of Mt. Everest and other mountains.
- Day 5 - Trek to Thyangboche 3,867 m – 06 hrs.
After a wonderful stop with free days at Namche in morning walk leads to the nice winding path through rhododendron and pine tree forest with views of Amadablam, Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Thamserku, and Kwangde peak.
After a few short ups walk descends to Imjatse River at Phung Tenga, for lunch and then the afternoon walk leads to a climb of a few hours into the pristine forest to reach Tengboche Monastery. Tengboche Monastery is located on a small plateau with wonderful views of Amadablam, Kangtenga, Thamserku, Kwangde, and Mt. Everest. A holy spot as the head lama (Rinpoche) resides in this famous monastery, where mountain expedition climbers receive a blessing from a high priest (Rinpoche) for a successful and safe climb. - Day 6 - Trek to Dingboche 4420 m – 05 hrs.
The walk leads slowly into exposed areas of windswept landscapes with grand close views of Mt. Amadablam with gradual up and crossing the last small bridge reaches you at Dingboche for another town night stops. Dingboche is located on scenic Imjatse valley a summer grazing area for yaks, at present with many good lodges with a great panorama of mountains with views of Island peak, Lhotse-Nuptse, and North Face of Amadablam and stay overnight at Dingboche village.
- Day 7 - Another rest day at Dingboche village for acclimatization and local hike.
Rest day in Dingboche for better acclimatization, morning take a slow walk uphill to Nagarjun Hill for the best views of surrounding peaks including Mt. Makalu towards the east, one can take a walk to Chukung the last human settlement with beautiful views along the trail, taking more than 4-5 hours and back.
- Day 8 - Trek to Lobuche 4,890 m – 05 hrs.
After Dingboche, climb uphill for an hour then a nice good walk to Thugla ( Dugla) on the midway of Pheriche-Dingboche and Lobuche, with views of Taboche, Cholatse, Lobuche, Pumori, Amadablam. Thukla is a popular lunch spot for people heading up the hill to Everest base camp, after a lunch break an hour’s climb to a ridge known as Thug-la pass festooned with many memorials of unfortunate climbers, who died on Everest-Lhotse-Pumori expeditions. From this lovely spot, an hour more of pleasant walk brings you at Lobuche on route Everest base camp.
- Day 9 - Trek to Gorakshep 5180m and Visit to EBC 5,365 m – 08 hrs.
Morning walk leads on the gradual trail with a few short steps up gaining high altitude with superb views of Mt. Pumori, Lingerie, Khumbutse, and Mt. Everest. After a few hours of scenic trekking reaching at Gorakshep after walking past moraine and glaciers, Gorakshep with a few nice lodges for an overnight stop, this isolated spot located beneath Kalapathar Hill and Pumori peak on route Everest base camp. Gorakshep was the earlier and original base camp in the 1950s to 1970s, from here our journey continues walking over moraines and glaciers trail to reach our main highlight of the adventure at Everest base camp.
Everest Base Camp is located beneath massive Khumbu Ice Falls and glaciers, this super spot with immense views can be crowded during peak expedition season around April and May months, here enjoy surrounding views with Mt. Everest hidden behind high peaks of Lho-la and Nuptse. On reaching our destination and highlight return back to Gorakshep for the last overnight stop around the high and beautiful Khumbu Valley
- Day 10 - Morning climb on top Kalapathar 5,545 m walk to Pangboche 3,900 m- 07 hrs.
Starting early morning to reach Kalapathar with the steep climb for a few hours, on reaching the top of the black rocky ridge, enjoy super panorama views of giant peaks including Mt. Everest at close distance, on top of Kalapathar highest point of the adventure at 5,545 m / 18,192 ft.
After a fantastic time on top of the scenic Kalapathar, return walk downhill to Gorakshep and then continue trek to reach Pheriche valley for an overnight stop, walk leads on the same trail to Thugla, after crossing a small bridge then down to Pheriche windy valley. A nice walk of a few hours to reach at the end of the valley at Pheriche for an overnight stop, this windy spot has many good lodges with HRA (Himalayan Rescue Association) medical post.
- Day 11 - Trek to Namche Bazaar – 06 hrs.
From Pangboche retrace the journey with ups to Thyangboche monastery and downhill with an hour up and then on the good winding path to Namche Bazaar for an overnight stop before Lukla.
- Day 12 - Trek to Lukla – 06 hrs.
After a marvelous and enjoyable time on high Khumbu valley and ridges with super Everest base camp trek, our last day walk of this adventure leads back on the same trail to Lukla, arriving in Lunch by lunchtime with last overnight stop within Everest region, after lunch free and celebrate dinner with fellow members, staff and guides
- Day 13 - Fly back to Kathmandu 30 m and transfer to the hotel.
Waking early morning to catch the flight back to Kathmandu, transfer to Lukla airport terminal and then board a small aircraft either twin otter or Dornier, for a super scenic flight to reach at Kathmandu, on arrival at Kathmandu airport, transfer to your respective hotels with rest of day free for individual activities and souvenirs shopping.
- Day 14 - Final Departure from Kathmandu
Your last day in Nepal, an amazing country of Himalayan wonders, as per your flight time leaving your hotel where our staff transfers you to the airport, after a great memorable adventure with an enjoyable time on Everest base camp trek.
- All ground transportation
- Both way flight ticket (Lukla - Kathmandu)
- 3 Times measl (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
- 3 night hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast
- One government license holder guide
- One porter each two clients
- National Park Permit & Khumbu Rural Entrance Fee
- 11 night accommodation during the trek
- Nepal High Trek's down jacket, sleeping an duffle bag
- Farewell Dinner
- Your Travel Insurance
- All personal expenses (Hot shower, Wifi, desert, cold ad hot beverages)
- All meals in Kathmandu except the included breakfast.
- Tips for trekking cruise
Important Information
Acclimatization during Everest Base Camp Trek (EBC) is a high priority. It is better to ascend gradually rather than speed the trek. The biggest secret of successful high-altitude trekking is drinking plenty of water and proper acclimatization. So, what is proper acclimatization? It is very simple. Hike to higher altitudes and rest at lower altitudes.