Journey Into the Thin Air - Mt Everest Base Camp Trek
Highlights
- Stand at the foot of Mt Everest in awe of its mightyness
- Witness the Last Rays of Sun set on earth at the Tip of Mt. Everest
- Fly into the Tenzing Airport at Lukla, an adventure in itself
- Follow the footsteps of Sir Edmund Hillary and travel along other Everest enthusiasts
- Stay in Namche, the ancient trade hub and gateway to Everest
Overview
Everest is the epitome of mountaineers, and the journey to its base camp is the ultimate destination for explorers and adrenaline junkies. Every turn in the trail, which some have dubbed "the staircase to paradise," offers another opportunity to photograph the picturesque forests, Sherpa communities, glacier moraines, and landscapes.
Those who dare to break their limits and soar their dreams above the clouds will get a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to uncover the mountain and the mysteries of this Himalayan world for themselves.
Your journey starts once you arrive in Kathmandu, the ancient city adorned with mysticism and legends. The adventure continues with an exciting 30-minute flight to Tenzing Hilary Airstrip Lukla, one of the world’s most extreme airports. This is where our actual trek begins! And we traverse the trail that runs along the banks of the raging Dudh Koshi River. After crossing several suspension bridges, rivers, and Sherpa settlements we reach Namche on the second day of our trek. A historic trade hub and gateway to Everest, Namche hosts several hotels, restaurants, and souvenir shops, where you’ll acclimate and explore while anticipating your ascent.
Pass through the Sherpa settlements of Tengboche, Dengboche, and Lobuche before arriving at Gorakshep, a quiet settlement just at the edge of the Khumbu Glacier. On the eighth day of our journey, we’ll finally reach the Everest Base Camp, in the Heart of Khumbu Valley. Next, we hike to Kalapatthar (5548 m) to capture Everest and surrounding peaks in our pictures and memories that last a lifetime. Then we will retrace our way back to Pheriche, Namche, and Lukla before taking another mountain flight back to Kathmandu.
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- Day 1 - Flight from Kathmandu (1440 m) to Lukla (2,860 m) Trek to Phakding (2610 m)
Flight Duration: 30 min
Walking Duration: 4 hours
Distance: 08 km/ 4.9 mi
Net Elevation Gain: 1,170 meters - Day 2 - Trek to Namche Bazar (3,440 m)
Walking Duration: 5-6 hours
Distance: 9.4 km
Elevation Gain: 830 meters - Day 3 - Acclimatization day at Namche Bazaar
Hiking Duration: 2-3 hours - Visit Hotel Everest View (3962 m) and Museum
Net Elevation Gain: 522 m - Day 4 - Trek to Tengboche (3860 m)
Walking Duration: 5-6 hours
Distance: 9.6 km/ 6.0 mi
Net Elevation Gain: 420 meters - Day 5 - Trek to Dengboche (4,410 m)
Walking Duration: 5-6 hours
Distance: 10.8 km/ 6.71 mi
Net Elevation Gain: 550 meters - Day 6 - Acclimatization Day at Dengboche
Walking Duration: 2-3 hrs (Hike to Nangkartshang Peak- 5,083 m)
Net Elevation Gain: 673 m - Day 7 - Trek to Lobuche- 4,940 m
Walking Duration: 6-7 hours
Distance: 8.4 km/ 5.21952
Net Elevation Gain: 530 meters - Day 8 - Trek to Gorakshep (5,164 m), Visit Everest Base Camp and return
Walking Duration: 4 hours (Round Trip),
Distance: 4.5 km, 7.2 km (Round Trip) – 4.7 mi
Net Elevation Gain: 224 meters - Day 9 - Hike to Kalapatthar (5540 m), Trek to Pheriche (4,371 m)
Walking Duration: 6 hours
Distance: 3.7 km/ 2.3 mi
Net Elevation Gain & Loss: +380 meters, -793 meters - Day 10 - Trek to Namche (3,440 m)
Walking Duration: 6-7 hours
Distance: 14.3 km/ 8.88 mi
Net Elevation Loss: -931 meters - Day 11 - Trek to Lukla (2,860 m)
Walking Duration: 7 hours
Distance: 19.1 km/ 11.9 mi
Net Elevation Loss: -580 meters - Day 12 - Return Flight to Kathmandu (1440 m)- 30 min flight
Flight to Kathmandu airport and transfer to Hotel
- All standard meals (13 lunches, 14 dinners, and 14 breakfasts) during the trek
- Government licensed English-speaking trek leader. For more than 12 trekkers, 1 assistant guide.
- Porter to help trekkers luggage. 2 trekkers will share 1 porter, Max weight limit for a porter- 18 kg (9 kg per trekker, weight limit). You can store non essential items in your hotel or at the DWT store.
- Sagarmatha National Park entry permit fee
- Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality fees
- Farewell dinner at the end of the trek
- Souvenirs - company's T-shirt & Cap
- International flight costs
- All accommodations and meals in Kathmandu, before and after the journey
- Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu due to early arrival or late departure, or early return from the trek.
- Personal expenses (shopping, snacks, boiled bottle water, hot (Tea/ Coffee) and cold drinks, hot shower, alcohol, Wi-Fi, telephone call, battery re-charge fee, extra porters, etc
- Personal clothing and gear
- Tips for guides and porters (recommended)
- All other costs and expenses not listed in includes
Important Information
Did You Know?
Every year on May 29, Nepal commemorates the first people to reach the summit of Mt. Everest, New Zealand climber Sir Edmund Hillary and Nepalese Tenzing Norgay Sherpa in 1953. The monument and special festivities in the Everest area and Kathmandu mark the occasion.
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Once is not Enough!
I travelled to Everest Base Camp with my son in 2019 just before the pandemic hit. Though we were stranded in Kathmandu for several weeks due to lockdown, the overall trip went splendid. Bikesh, my old friend helped me organize this trip and the guide NB was outstanding! I would definitely visit back with my wife in this 2023. Here's a link to ther website: https://www.himalayanecologicaltrek.com/everest-base-camp-trek