Everest Base Camp Trek

Everest Base Camp Trek - 14 days

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Duration
14 days
Max. Elevation
m
Group size
Min 2
Level
MODERATE
Transportation
Best Season
Accomodation
Meals
Starts at
Kathmandu
Ends at
Kathmandu
Trip Route

Highlights

Undoubtedly Everest Base Camp is one of the most demanded and challenging trek in Nepal. If you are thinking of Everest Base Camp Trek, then you are at the right place. Nepal Hiking Tour will take you on a 14-day Himalayan trek to Everest Base Camp through some of the world’s most spectacular mountain scenery. We will spend two days discovering the historic treasures of Kathmandu Valley and then head towards the Everest base Camp.

Our trek begins from Lukla where we will meet our porters and Sherpa guides and start our trek, descending 1,500 ft. to the Dudh Koshi. During the trek we will stay in villages that are set against soaring, sharp peaks where we will get to know the unique culture of the Sherpa people and the ancient Thami and Tenboche monasteries and walk through the trails lined with mani stones, engraved with Tibetan Buddhist prayers. This trek is an opportunity to discover remote mountain monasteries and learn about the Sherpa’s spiritual viewpoint on the mountains they call home. The trail goes through some famous villages of Namche Bazaar, Khumjung and Dingboche. With many of the world’s highest mountains to appreciate and all the diverse and interesting people to see and meet, there is always more to see and integrate along the way. Every day has own ability to surprise you with new and interesting experiences. The main highlight if this trek is that one can set out on challenging hikes to Kala Pattar, Nangkartshang Peak and Everest Base Camp and visit a school established by Sir Edmund Hillary in the mountain village of Khumjung.

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Trip Itinerary

After your arrival at Kathmandu International airport, you will be welcomed and transferred to your respective hotels where you will be given time to freshen up. The same day you will be given a brief schedule about our trekking. Overnight at Kathmandu

On the second day we will be taking a domestic Flight to Lukla (2,828 m) from Kathmandu. It takes around 35 minutes on flight to reach Lukla and from there we will have 3 hours trek to Phakding 2,610m. We will be staying overnight in Phakding. Overnight in Phakding.

Included meals:Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Right after breakfast we start our trek to Namche Bazaar (3,440 m). We will walk around 6 to 7 hours to reach Namche Bazaar crossing through dudh Koshi river and forest . On the way we can see the Tham-serku mountain. where we will be staying overnight in Namche Bazar. Overnight in Namche Bazaar.

Included meals:Breakfast Lunch Dinner

On this particular we will pass through a pine forest while continue walking on the trail. We will cross Dudh Koshi passibng through Chumoa and Monjo villages before reaching the entrance of the Everest National Park. We will be trekking for almost six to seven hours to reach Namche Bazaar where we will be spending our day for acclimatization. Overnight in Namche Bazaar.

Included meals:Breakfast Lunch Dinner

On this particular day we will start our trek from Namche Bazaar to Tengboche (3,870m/12,694ft). We will trek approximately around 10km which is basically 5- 6 hours walk enjoying the beautiful scenery welcoming us. You will also be welcomed by the people who have been residing there for long time and also pray at very famous Tengboche monastery of the Everest Region. Overnight in Tengboche. Overnight in Tengboche.

Included meals:Breakfast Lunch Dinner

While we trek we would be blessed to see good views of Mt. Everest, Lhotse and Ama Dablam. Our main target of this trek will be to reach Dingboche from Tengboche. We walk down through Debuche and cross Imja river to reach Pangboche where you will see beautiful ancient monastery called Pangboche monastery. Overnight at Dingboche.

Included meals:Breakfast Lunch Dinner

We will be spending a day in Dingboche for acclimatization. We can roam around Dingboche and admire the picturesque of beautiful Everest region full of snow covered mountains and ancient valley with warm hearted people. Overnight at Dingboche.

Included meals:Breakfast Lunch Dinner

After a day of acclimatization at Dingboche we will begin to trek to Lobuche. From here, we climb up a steep trail to Chupki Lhara, where we find an array of stones with prayer flags used as memorials to Scott Fischer (American mountaineer) and 10-time Everest submitter Babu Chiri Sherpa (Nepali mountain guide) who perished on a mission to climb Everest. We trek across a wide pass which is a much wanted change from walking in a straight line. We will be able to see beautiful view of Mt. Pumori as we continue to walk on trail. Overnight in Lobuche.

Included meals:Breakfast Lunch Dinner

On this day we will start our trek from Lobuche to Gorak Shep and visit Everest base camp. As we walk up our trail, we ascend to the steep terminal moraine of the Khumbu glacier. As our trail passes through the slopes of Chupki Lhara which is a ridge that provides spectacular views of beautiful mountains. On this particular day we will head towards to Gorak Shep and from there we will visit Everest Base Camp. the Everest base camp is stunningly beautiful where we can enjoy amazing views of Nuptse, Khumbutse and Pumori mountains. After spending some time at the Base camp for awhile and headback to GorakShep where we will be spending night. Overnight in Gorak Shep.

Included meals:Breakfast Lunch Dinner

We prepare for an early morning departure, Familiar peaks such as Lingtren, Khumbutse, and Changtse tower to the east even as Everest begins to reveal itself. But, it is upon reaching Kala Patthar that we get to see 360 degree up-close and formidable views of Mt. Everest. We take pictures, enjoy the magnificent mountain panorama, and then return back to Pheriche. Overnight in Pheriche.

Included meals:Breakfast Lunch Dinner

After breakfast, we start to trek through hillside covered by rhododendron and juniper trees. After crossing the prayer-flag festooned bridge over the Dudh Koshi River, our trail follows the Dudh Koshi gorge descending rapidly through pine forests. In the forest, we may come across colorful pheasants and mountain goats. The path eventually reaches Sansa from where we can enjoy views of Ama Dablam, Thamserku and Nuptse mountains. We also pass winding trails then through a forest before reaching Namche Bazaar. Overnight in Namche Bazaar.

Included meals:Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Today after breakfast we heading to Lukla. After crossing the suspension bridges (Hillary bridge) over the fast flowing Dudh Koshi and its tributaries, the trail becomes more pleasant l and natural. Overnight in Lukla. Overnight in Lukla.

Included meals:Breakfast Lunch Dinner

After such a memorable trip we will take a flight back to Kathmandu from Lukla. It takes around 35 minutes to reach Kathmandu from where you will be transferred to Hotel. You can freshen up and if you have time then you can enjoy around the city. Overnight in Kathmandu.

Included meals:Breakfast Dinner

Finally this is your last day in Nepal. You will be bid farewell and transfer to the airport from Hotel to your respective destination. Treksplanner representative will take you to the airport, approximately 3 hours before your scheduled flight. On your way home you’ll have plenty of time to plan your next adventure in the wonderful country of Nepal.

Included meals:Breakfast

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