Everest Base Camp
Everest Base Camp
Everest Base Camp
14 Days Starting and ending in Kathmandu, Nepal
Visiting: Thamel, Phakding, Namche Bazar, Tyangboche, Dingboche, Khumjung, Everest Base Camp Trail, Pheriche, Lukla, Kathmandu, International Terminal
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Tour code:
TTN-46
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Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
2 - 14
Physical rating:
High
Age range:
15-80
Tour operated in:
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Tour Overview
Everest Base Camp Trek is undoubtedly one of the best treks in the world. Trekking to the base of the world’s highest peak Mount Everest (8848m) is full of adventures and often dreams of many travellers in their lifetime. EBC Trek is popular for many reasons. Surely, you will catch the stunning views of many highest mountains on Earth such as Mount Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Thamserku, Ama Dablam, Cho Oyu, and other tall mountains. You will walk up and down the alpine trails in high mountains, passing through mountain villages, farming area, Sherpa towns, Buddhist monasteries, white rivers and Himalayan glaciers of the Khumbu valley. You will hike through the Sagarmatha National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, a home to diverse flora and fauna of the mountain ecosystem. Surrounded by snow capped mountains, glaciers, icefalls and friendly Sherpa people, Everest Base Camp Trek will surely touch your heart and satisfy your soul. More than anything else, EBC Trek is a sacred journey within yourself that gives you a timeless and intense experience of a lifetime.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrive In Kathmandu (1,400 M).
Location: Thamel
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: No Meals
Upon your arrival, our airport representative welcomes you at the Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu. We take you to the hotel in our private tourist vehicle. Then, we schedule pre trip meeting at office with our trekking guide in the afternoon.
Day 2 : Fly To Lukla (2804 M), Trek To Phakding (2,610 M)
Location: Phakding
Accommodation: Guesthouse
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Flight to Tenzing-Hillary Airport usually takes place early in the morning. We suggest you to make all the sorting and packing the day before, so there is no rush on Day 3. Once you reach Lukla, have your breakfast while our guide will make an arrangement of porters. We assign one porter to every two clients. Begin the trek by descending towards the Dudh Kosi River where you join the main trail to Namche Bazaar, located just above Chaunikharka (2,713 m). The walking is easy and after passing through the small village of Ghat (2,550 m), it is a short walk to Phakding.
Day 3 : Trek From Phakding To Namche Bazaar (3,441 M)
Location: Namche Bazar
Accommodation: Guesthouse
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After having breakfast in Phakding, we trek along the banks of the Dudh Koshi River crossing suspension bridges en route. Hereafter we hike through a beautiful pine forest towards the entrance of Sagarmatha National Park for a brief permit check. Then, we continue trek in Namche trails, climbing steeply upward beholding the sights of sacred mani stones, colorful prayer flags, raging glacial rivers and beautiful mountains. The Everest Base Camp short trek for today comes to close as you reach Namche Bazaar, the beautiful sherpa town where we stay overnight at a guest house there.
Day 4 : Namche Bazaar: Acclimatization Day
Location: Namche Bazar
Accommodation: Guesthouse
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Namche Bazar is the first acclimatization spot en route to Everest Base Camp. This popular mountain town is a busy trading hub of native Sherpa people where you can shop mountain gears and clothes, buy local handicrafts, find hotels, guest houses, and visit museums and many more.
We spend acclimatization day in Namche Bazaar. We visit Sherpa Cultural Museum to explore the history and culture of the Sherpa people and their unique traditions and customs. Even more, we hike up to Syangboche Airport (the highest altitude airport of Nepal) and Hotel Everest View, the highest placed hotel in the world at 13,000 feet. This place offers astounding views of Mt Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam and neighboring mountain peaks.
Day 5 : Trek To Tengboche (3,860 M)
Location: Tyangboche
Accommodation: Guesthouse
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Our trek starts after having breakfast in the morning. We embark on a journey through the forest to Kenjoma where the trail connects with Khumjung. The trek continues descending towards Dudh Koshi River, followed by steep ascent towards Tengboche. On the way, behold the sights of rushing glacial river, beautiful rhododendron forest, and cliff top monasteries.
Also, we pay a visit to Tengboche monastery, the famed and largest monastery in the Khumbu region. You will discover powerful spiritual experience, Buddhist celebrations and enactments there. Depending upon arrival time, we will observe a prayer ceremony performed by Lamas either in the morning or evening. From there, we enjoy the breathtaking and stunning view of beautiful mountains- Mt Everest, Ama Dablam, Nuptse, Lhotse, Kwangde, Tawachee and many others.
Day 6 : Trek To Dingboche (4,350 M)
Location: Dingboche
Accommodation: Guesthouse
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today we trek through trails through coniferous forest to Deboche. From there, we pass suspension bridge over Imja Khola river, and climb uphill towards Pangboche village. From there, we follow the trails towards the Imja Valley, Lobuche River and finally ascent to quaint traditional Sherpa village, Dingboche. En route, we come across colorful mani stones, prayer flags and breathtaking view of Lhotse, Island Peak, and Ama Dablam.
Day 7 : Acclimatization Hike To Nangkartshang Peak (5,083 M)
Location: Dingboche
Accommodation: Guesthouse
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today is set for acclimatization. Especially, when going on high altitude, we need to take a rest in order to adapt in a new environment and prevent altitude sickness. On this day, we take a short hike to Nangkartshang peak for astounding views of gorgeous Ama Dablam. In the evening, we stroll around the village or you can take a rest. Along the way, we see farmlands surrounded by stone walls to protect food crops grown there.
Day 8 : Trek To Lobuche (4,910 M)
Location: Khumjung
Accommodation: Guesthouse
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
The trail gradually goes uphill to Dughla offering stunning view of Tawachee and Cholatse. As you pass through trail, we come across the lateral moraine of the Khumbu Glacier. En route, we observe the stone memorials with prayer flags built in the memory of perished climbers. Then, we trek towards Lobuche village; from here we observe a close view of mountain peaks like Nuptse, Lobuche and Pumori.
Day 9 : Trek To Everest Base Camp (5,365 M) And Then Back To Gorak Shep (5,180 M)
Location: Everest Base Camp Trail
Accommodation: Guesthouse
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
This is a great day, a challenging yet fulfilling trek. Prepare yourself for trekking to the base of the world’s tallest mountain- Mount Everest.
First we headed to Gorak Shep. From here the strenuous trek continues along the alpine trails, moving through rivers, rocky dunes, and moraines. En route to Everest Base Camp, we observe a spectacular view of Khumbu Glacier and Khumbu Icefall. From there, you will have a much better view of incredible peaks like Mt. Everest, Nuptse, Khumbutse, Pumori, among others. Also, we have a chance to meet expedition team and climbers, camping for summiting Mount Everest especially during the spring season. It’s time for celebrating beauty and wilderness of the Himalayas, and experience breathtaking mountain views. Meanwhile, we return back to Gorak Shep and stay overnight there.
Day 10 : Hike Up To Kala Patthar (5,555 M) Early In The Morning And Trek Down To Pheriche (4,200 M)
Location: Pheriche
Accommodation: Guesthouse
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
In the early morning, we hike to Kalapatthar for sunrise view over the Himalayas. This place offers the best viewpoint for observing panoramic view of Mount Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Chagatse, Pumori and many more.
Finally experience the fascinating trip of lifetime and profound phenomenon of mountains, standing on the highest elevation of the entire trip, 5555m. From there, we descent to Gorak Shep for breakfast and continue hiking towards Pheriche.
Day 11 : Trek To Namche Bazaar (3,441 M)
Location: Namche Bazar
Accommodation: Guesthouse
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
We trek the same route back to Namche. On the way, we pass Pangboche village, then Tengboche village that leads to our ultimate destination Namche, for overnight stay. En route we come across Dudh Koshi gorge, forests filled with rhododendron, pine, Himalayan birch, juniper trees, colorful pheasants, mountain goats to name a few.
Day 12 : Trek To Lukla (2,804 M)
Location: Lukla
Accommodation: Guesthouse
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
This is the final leg of our epic and adventurous trek in the Everest region as we retrace the same path back to Lukla. Now is the time to reflect back on this adventurous trip of your lifetime and celebrate our extraordinary achievement. We can spend our free time stroll around the Lukla village, and enjoying the sightseeing. We close the sojourn with dinner in the evening. Have fun, dance, celebration drink with your team members.
Day 13 : Fly Back To Kathmandu
Location: Kathmandu
Accommodation: Hostel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Farewell dinner
Early in the morning you will take a regular flight back to Kathmandu and then you will be transferred to your hotel. In the evening you will have farewell dinner with cultural performance.
Day 14 : Transfer To The International Airport For Your Final Departure
Location: International Terminal
Meals Included: Breakfast
The 14 day Everest Base Camp trek adventure comes to an end on this day. Our airport representative will take you to Kathmandu’s Tribhuvan International Airport for your flight departure. Good bye and have a safe journey.
What's Included
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Accommodation
2 nights’ standard accommodation in 3-star hotel in Kathmandu in a twin sharing basis including 2 breakfasts. 11 nights guest house accommodation during the trek on a twin sharing basis.
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Airport Transfers at Destination
Airport and Hotel pick up and drop off with our private vehicle.
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All Domestic Transportation (including internal flights)
All domestic flights (From Kathmandu - Lukla or Manthali - Lukla and Lukla to Kathmandu or Lukla to Manthali) including airport departure tax and transfers.
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Entrance Fees
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Fully Guided
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Local Taxes
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Meals – Full Board
3 standard meals a day for 11 days in the trek. (11 Breakfasts, 11 Lunches and 11 Dinners).
What's Not Included
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Country Entry Visas
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Drinks with Meals
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Free Wi-Fi at Accommodation
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International Travel
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Tipping and Gratuities
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