Everest Base Camp Trekking - 16 Days

Everest Base Camp Trekking - 16 Days

Trip At Glance

Trip duration

16 Days

Altitude

5545

Transportation

Flight / Private Car

Accommodation

Hotel / Lodge

Best month

Autumn / spring

Meals

BLD

Group Size

1-12

Difficulty

Moderate

Overview And Highlights

Everest Base Camp Trek is one of the highly visited, popular trekking destinations in Nepal. It is a fantastic and challenging journey to the base camp of Mt. Everest- the world’s highest mountain. 

Trekkers will appreciate rich natural biodiversity of Sagarmatha National Park which is home to Snow Leopard and Himalayan Thar. Trek to Everest Base Camp to capture the glorious view of Mt. Everest and approach the sublime Khumbu glacier. Early morning hike up to Kala Pathar (5545m.) and enjoy breathtaking sunrise over Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Island Peak, Tawache and Ama Dablam.

You will also enjoy trekking through beautiful Sherpa villages such as Lukla, Phakding, Namche, Dinboche and Lobuche along with the tour of 500 year old Tyanboche Monastery, Everest museum and Hillary School in Khumjung.

Day to Day Itinerary

Day 1 : Arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu

Food
Dinner
Accomodation
Hotel
Elevation
1300

On your arrival at Kathmandu International Airport, you will be greeted with flower garlands/Khadas. Our representative will then take you to your hotel. If time permits, you will visit office for paperwork. Stay overnight at the hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 2 : Trip preparation and city tour of Kathmandu or Patan and Bhaktapur.

Food
Breakfast
Accomodation
Hotel
Elevation
1300

Today, you will visit popular world heritage monuments in Kathmandu including Kathmandu Durbar Square, Boudhanath, Swoyambhunath, and Pashupatinath. Alternatively, you can choose Bhakatapur and Patan sightseeing.  By late afternoon you will drive back to your hotel. Stay overnight at a hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 3 : Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla

Food
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
2886

After early-morning breakfast, our guide will pick you up from the hotel and drive to the domestic airport terminal. Receive your boarding pass and fly from Kathmandu to Lukla (2886m.) that takes about 35 minutes. The flight offers you up close views of the Himalayas and romantic landscapes of hills, farms and rivers. 

On arrival to Lukla, you will begin 3 hours trek to Phakding (2640 m.). You start your trek from Lukla with a gentle climb up the mountainside on the left bank of the Dudh Koshi River. Mt. Nupla (5885m) which can be seen in the distance is a peak atop the Kongde Ridge. You descend a mountainside path that merges into your route to Everest, with views to a wonderful valley to your right; and Mt. Kusum Kang (6367m.) to the far end. Stay overnight at lodge.

Day 4 : Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar

Food
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
3440

Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3440m) takes approximately five hours. Namche Bazaar (3440m) is surrounded on three sides by mountain ranges and faces the Bhote Koshi to the South. Stay overnight at lodge.

Day 5 : Rest at Namche Bazaar for acclimatization

Food
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
3440

A day for rest at Namche Bazaar for acclimatization. It is an ideal place to spend acclimatizing with the high altitude. For acclimatization you walk up to Khumjung where you can visit a monastery. You can also enjoy the splendid views of Everest, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Nuptse, Lhotse, Tawoche, and Kwangde and so on. Or you can take an hour's walk up to Syangboche (3800m.) where Everest View Hotel is situated above Namche for outstanding views of Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku and Kusum Kangaru. Stay overnight at lodge.

Day 6 : Trek from Namche Bazaar to Tyangboche

Food
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
3867

Trek from Namche Bazaar to Tyangboche (3867m.) takes about five hours. As you climb through the forested zone, the incline eases and a splendid view appears. You continue climbing the mountainside diagonally until you come to the stone gate built by the lamas which marks your entry into Tyangboche (3860m). Stay overnight at lodge.

Day 7 : Trek from Tyangboche to Dingboche

Food
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
4260

Trek from Tyangboche to Dingboche (4260m.) takes approximately five hours. Dingboche is a beautiful patchwork of fields enclosed by stone walls protecting the crops of barley, buckwheat and potatoes from the cold winds and grazing animals. Stay overnight at lodge.

Day 8 : Rest day at Dingboche

Food
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
4260

Rest day at Dingboche (4260 m.) for acclimatization. There are some breathtaking views of the North face of Ama Dablam and the Lhotse-Nuptse ridge as you explore this beautiful valley that leads up to Island Peak. The walk is short with a good chance to relax in the afternoon. Another option is to hike up to Chhukum, where you can enjoy the panoramic view of Island peak, Ama Dablam, Makalu, Tawoche peak and others. Stay overnight at lodge.

Day 9 : Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche

Food
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
4930

Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche (4930m.) takes about five and half hours. The onward journey leads north for up to 50-minutes until you come to a Mani-prayer Stupa. The trail follows a downward path to Pheriche village. Today's walk offers views of the Mt.Tawache, Ama Dablam and to the north-Pokalde (5741m), Kongma-tse (5820m) and the great wall of Nuptse. After two hours walk, the trail from Pheriche joins near Dugla (4595m) before a small wooden bridge over the river of Khumbu glacier. Stay overnight at lodge.

Day 10 : Trek from Lobuche to Everest Base Camp

Food
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
5486

Trek from Lobuche to Everest Base Camp (5486m.) via Gorakshep (5180m.) and again back to Gorakshep takes about seven hours. Trek up the valley following the rocky moraine path, view icy glacial ponds and icebergs down below of the Khumbu glacier. Gorakshep is the location of the original Everest Base Camp with the new camp being further up the valley. Now the trail winds through a rocky path and the Khumbu glacier. The view of Nuptse, Lho-La and Khumbu Tse appears in front of you. Stay overnight at lodge.

Day 11 : Trek from Gorakshep to Kala Patthar

Food
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
5545

Trek from Gorakshep to Kala Patthar (5545m.) and then to Pheriche (4243m.) takes about six hours. You accomplish an early morning climb to Kala Patthar (5545m.) and enjoy majestic sunrise and up close view of Mt. Everest. From Kala Patthar you can have a panoramic view of Mt. Everest and many other mountain peaks like Mt. Pumori, Mt. Lingtren, Mt. Khumbu Tse, Mt. Nuptse, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Ama Dablam, Mt. Thamserku and many more peaks. Yaks are normally used to ferry daily essentials. Stay overnight at lodge.

Day 12 : Trek from Pheriche to Tyangboche

Food
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
3867

Trek from Pheriche to Tyangboche (3867 m.) takes approximately four hours. Tyangboche is a small village with the famous Tyangboche monastery offering you striking views of Ama Dablam, lush green hills and river views.  Stay overnight at lodge.

Day 13 : Trek from Tyangboche to Namche Bazaar

Food
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
3440

Trek from Tyangboche to Namche Bazaar (3440 m) takes about four and a half hours. The walk from Tyangboche is mostly downhill on the main busy trail with a few steep climbs for an hour from the bridge at Phungitenga, near to Shanasha. The walk to Namche is very scenic on a long winding path. En route you will visit traditional villages of Khumjung and Khunde. From Khumjung village another 30 minutes walk brings you to the village of Khunde. Stay overnight at lodge.

Day 14 : Trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla

Food
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
2886

Trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla (2886 m.) takes about six hours. The last day of your trek leads from Namche Bazaar via Monjo to Lukla. The trek is pleasant, except for a few short uphill climbs and then down to the Bhote-Koshi River crossing it three times. The last uphill climb of 45 minutes will bring you to Lukla for your overnight stay. Stay overnight in lodge.

Day 15 : Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu

Food
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accomodation
Hotel
Elevation
1300

Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu takes 35 minutes. Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.Stay overnight at the hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 16 : Departure

Food
Breakfast

As per your flight schedule, our airport representative will transfer you from your hotel to the airport for your final departure.

 

What Is Included ?

a) Kathmandu

  • Airport pick-up and drop-off services by private vehicle
  • 3 night hotel accommodation with breakfast at 3 star standards hotel
  • One day city sightseeing with an English speaking tour guide and private vehicle
  • Farewell dinner in Kathmandu with live cultural performance at authentic Nepali restaurant on the last evening
  • Souvenirs (t-shirt, mug, pen, bag, etc.) 

 b) Trekking

  • One trekking guide (if there are 10 or more participants, we will provide 2 trekking guides)
  • One porter for every 2 trekking participants (1 porter carries 25 kilograms of luggage)
  • All meals three times a day (breakfast, lunch & dinner) 
  • Accommodation in teahouses (lodges) during the trek
  • Trekking equipments: Sleeping bags, down jackets, duffle bags and trekking poles
  • Entry permit for Sagarmatha National Park
  • Trekkers' Information Management System (TIMS) card
  • Local government entrance fee
  • Flight tickets from Kathmandu to Lukla and Lukla to Kathmandu
  • Insurance and equipments for the guides and porters
  • First aid kit
  • Tax, VAT and our service charge
  • Rescue assistance (In case of emergency, we will organize prompt and professional rescue services. To arrange timely evacuation/rescue by helicopter, you must be well insured from a reliable travel insurance company that covers both helicopter evacuation and medical treatment cost.)

What Is Excluded?

  • Personal nature expenses (Telephone calls, internet, toiletries, battery recharge, hot shower, laundry, soft drinks, beers and any alcoholic beverages)
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips for involved staffs 
  • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu 
  • Entrance fees while sightseeing in Kathmandu 
  • Extra nights’ accommodation in Kathmandu (even in case of early arrival or late departure, early return from trekking due to any personal reason than the scheduled itinerary)

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