The classic trek at Everest Base Camp is a dream trek for each trekker. It is the base camp of the world's highest peak, Mt. Everest. The standard itinerary is 14 days to finish smoothly. The major highlights of the trek are - Everest Base Camp (5365m), the summit of Kalapathar (5,555m), Nangkartshang Peak (5090), Khumjung Village, view from Syangboche Airport, Namche Bazaar, and landing & take off in Tenzing Hilary Airport. The difficulty level of the trek is strenuous, it involves an up and down trail above the 3500m. Everest Base Camp trek is the best for those between 10 to 70 years old. The journey to Everest Base Camp begins with a short breathtaking mountain flight to Lukla. We hike through the historical trail which was pioneered by Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay, the first summiteers of Mt. Everest. It is easily one of the most intriguing destinations in the world. The classic trek to Everest Base Camp is a rewarding journey in the Himalayas. The world highest peak Mt. Everest and it’s base camp always attracting tourist since 1950s. Every year thousands of the traveler around the world visit the base camp (5360m). Everest Base Camp Trek is being buzzing phrase in the trekkers. We traverse through the Sherpa heartland to the foot of Mt. Everest, crossing cultivated fields, glaciers and small villages of Sherpa. Walk by the Dudh Koshi river before climbing up to Namche Bazaar (3441m). Tengboche Monastery is a heaven for photographers and is the great highlight of the trek; it lies in the backdrop of Mt. Amadablam, Mt Everest, Mt. Lhotse, and other huge mountains. Climbing up Kalapatthar gives us breathtaking views of Mt. Everest along with other Himalayan giants. Kalapathar is another hill which is remarkably famous for sunrise and sunset over the Himalaya. It is also the place where the Nepal government has done a cabinet meeting on the topic of global warming. Lukla is the town where the plane touched the ground. It is also claiming that one of the challenging airport in the world. The short runway, high chances of turbulance, mountain are challenging the pilots. A tiny Lukla is the exit and entry point of the Everest trekking region. The most renowned trek Jiri to Everest Base Camp trek starts from Jiri instead of Lukla. Phakding is lower than Lukla in the bank of Dudhkosi River.
Itinerary
Day 01 Arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport Welcome to Nepal!
We will receive you at the airport and transport you to the hotel.
Day 02 Drive to Ramechhap and fly to Lukla (2,840m). Trek to Phakding (2,610m).
Wake up early around 2 AM and drive to Ramechhap to catch the flight to Lukla. We will have our breakfast in Lukla and sometime at Ramechhap Airport. After a short scenic flight to Lukla, we begin the trek, after meeting our local trekking staff. We reach Phakding today, located on the banks of the Dhudhkoshi River.
NOTE: The flight may be delayed to get Lukla
Day 03 Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,441m)
Following Dudh Koshi River and then a climb to reach Namche takes approximately 6 hours. We cross the river several times, encountering yaks and mules along the trail. Finally, the trail on the banks finish and we start ascending on steep gradient up, crossing the highest suspension bridge of Everest Region. The climb is steep, so we walk with a comfortable pace. Finally we reach Namche, the biggest town in the region.
Acclimatization day in Namche Bazaar (3,441m). Walk around the Namche Bazaar.
Today is a rest day of the trek. It is very important to take rest and acclimatize as we gain altitude. Today you will hike up to Syangboche and visit a museum that belongs to Sherpa culture, and the history records of Mt. Everest expedition by Tenzing Norgay and Sir Edmund Hillary, the first ones to scale Everest. The view of Namche, Khumjung village, and the massive summits in front are stupendous from Syangboche.
Day 04 Acclimatization day in Namche Bazaar (3,441m).
Walk around the Namche Bazaar.
Today is a rest day of the trek. It is very important to take rest and acclimatize as we gain altitude. Today you will hike up to Syangboche and visit a museum that belongs to Sherpa culture, and the history records of Mt. Everest expedition by Tenzing Norgay and Sir Edmund Hillary, the first ones to scale Everest. The view of Namche, Khumjung village, and the massive summits in front are stupendous from Syangboche.
Day 05 Trek to Tengboche Hill. (3,880m)
After breakfast at the hotel, we head towards Tengboche, a superb hill for photography and Himalayan view. The monastery at Tengboche is one of the major highlights of Everest Base Camp standard trek. To reach Tengboche we need to walk for about 6 hours today, which includes a steep uphill bit on the second half of the day. In the evening, we walk around the Tengboche monastery and visit the monastery. Enjoy the beautiful evening with spectacular views at Tengboche Hill.
Day 06 Trekking to Dingboche Valley (4,350m)
After breakfast we trek down to Debuche and continue on to Pangboche, which is a major Sherpa settlement. Walking through the village, we get to see Mt. Ama Dablam towering us from the right, making a picture perfect setting for the village to be in. In fact, the mountain will be at a stone’s throw away from us as we walk. On undulating trails we cross a river and make a short climb up to Dingboche valley.
Day 07 Second Acclimatization day in Dingboche.
Hike up to Nangkartshang Peak (5090m).
Today is the second rest and acclimatization day of this trek. After morning breakfast, we will walk around Dingboche. We hike up to Nangkartshang Peak (5090). It is an ideal for acclimatization. After returning from the day hike, we rest at the guesthouse and prepare for next day. Enjoy a hearty dinner in Dingboche.
Day 08 Trek to Lobuche (4,910m)
After breakfast in Dingboche, the journey to Lobuche begins. We pass Thukla Pass, which is also called Memorial Pass, as it has quite a few small stone memories and prayer flags to commemorate the loved ones who perished in Everest region. The trail today is easier than in previous days as it is on grassland. The view of Himalayas, Khumbu Valley, Cholatse Glacier Lakes, Thukla Pass and so froth make the walk really enjoyable. Once we reach Lobuche, we have lunch and take some rest, after which we walk up to the Khumbu glacier on the edge of Lobuche.
Day 09 Trek to Gorakshep (5170 m), continue to EBC (5,365 m), then back to Gorak Shep (5170 m)
Today we walk to the main destination of the trek – Everest Base Camp. The rocky walk by the Khumbu glacier is quite rough and precarious on some bits, so do be careful. The first village we reach is Gorakshep where we have our lunch and continue to Everest Base Camp. On the way to Base Camp it is important to bring some snacks and water. Explore the Base Camp and return to the guesthouse which is about 5 hours up and down.
Day 10 Hike up to Kalapattar (5,555m) early in the morning and trek down to Periche (4,270m)
This is also a challenging day. Early morning we hike up the Kalapathar to catch the sunrise. As we climb up the mountains come to an eye level. We get a panoramic view of the Khumbu mountains from the top. This is also the highest point of the trek, from where we can see Mt. Everest, Mt. Nuptse, Mt. Pumori, Mt. Lhotse and many others peaks. You make an easy descent to Gorakshep and have breakfast before trekking down to Pheriche, a tiny hamlet at the base of Taboche mountain.
Day 11 Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,441m)
Our journey to Namche from Pheriche starts after breakfast. You will cross the village Pangboche and Imja Khola. A small climb up takes us to Tengboche, a hill station where sits the biggest monastery of the region. It is the only monastery that can be seen from the summit of Everest. After exploring the monastery trek down to Phungi Thanga and climb up to Sanasa. Finally on gradual ups we reach Namche Bazaar.
Day 12 Trek down to Lukla (2,840m)
After trekking for 10 days in the region, we make our way to Lukla which will be our final stop in Solukhumbu region. For lunch, we stop at Phakding, a village that lies on the banks of Dudhkoshi River.
Day 13 Morning flight back to Kathmandu via Ramechhap
This morning, you will fly out from Lukla to Ramechhap and drive to Kathmandu. It is about 4-5 hours ' drive from Kathmandu. In the evening, you have leisure time to stroll around Thamel and do any souvenir shopping if you like.
Day 14 Transfer to the airport for your final flight departure
The trip concludes today. Your guide will drop you off at the international airport for your departure back home.
Inclusion
- From and to airport transfer to hotel on a private tourist vehicle
- 2 Nights Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu in the Standard hotel
- 11 Nights accommodation during the trek
- All Domestic Transportation as per itinerary
- English speaking local guide for entire trek
- Accommodation, foods, insurance, salary, equipment, and medicine for field staffs.
- Trekking/tour permits, entrance fees.
- All ground transportation as per itinerary
- Farewell dinner one night before the client’s final departure in a typical Nepali Restaurant with culture dance. Your guide will accompany you.
- All government taxes and official expenses.
Exclusions
- International airfare to and from Nepal.
- Visa fees and travel insurance.
- All drinks including bottled/boiled water along the trekking route
- No Meals in the city and mountains
- Tips for trekking staff (Tipping is expected).
- Personal trekking gears/equipment.
- Anything not mentioned in the price includes.
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Expedition Information
$1,519
Q2, Q4
Everest Base Camp (Nepal)
Trekking
Fitness Level
4
Technical Level
3
Group Size
1-15
Continent:
AsiaCountry:
NepalLocation:
Everest Base Camp (Nepal)Elevation:
5,380 m / 17,651 ftGPS:
28.0026 N°, 86.8528 E°