Everest Base Camp Trek

17 Days

Difficulty Level

Challenging

Best Season

Autumn (September to November)

Group Size

2-12

Activity

Walking & Trekking

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Overview

One of the most popular treks in Nepal – tinged with the romance of being so close to the highest mountain in the world.

From the tiny airfield of Lukla the trail leads through Sherpa villages, forests of fir and rhododendron and across high suspension bridges meeting caravans of zobkyo (a yak-cow crossbreed) along the way. Namche Bazaar is a colorful, bustling market with traders from surrounding villages and as far as Tibet, and from Tengboche the views of Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse and Ama Dablam are sensational. Climbing above the tree line to cross alpine pastures and glacial moraine you eventually reach Base Camp, high on the Khumbu Glacier, where colorful expedition tents give a bizarre appearance to this desolate place surrounded by rock, snow and ice.

Some of the other Highlights

  • The vibrant, colorful, chaotic city of Kathmandu
  • Views of Island Peak, Lhotse, Ama Damlam and the fluted ice wall of Amphu Lapcha
  • Incredible mountain flight in and out of Lukla
  • Tibetan villages and gompas
  • Staying in mountain tea houses
  • Everest Base Camp
  • Namche Bazaar
  • Views from Everest Base Camp and Kala Patthar

What's included

Accommodation

Accommodation in Kathmandu (twin share), on the trek (twin or multi share)

Transportation

All domestic transport as listed in itinerary

Permits

All national park, trekking permit and entrance fees

Gears

Trek guide, Porters and/or pack animals to carry personal gear, 15kg luggage allowance while on trek

Domestic Flights

Domestic flights Kathmandu-Lukla return and applicable taxes

Exclusions

  • Personal expenses such as drinks, postage, laundry, communication etc.
  • Meals in city
  • International flights Nepal entry visa and passport fees
  • Personal travel insurance and personal medical kits
  • Emergency rescue evacuation by helicopter if needed
  • Tips for staff

Note: Itinerary can be customized according to your needs and length of stay.

Essential Information

Visa Information

Immigration Offices, under Department of Immigration have been facilitating tourists flying to Nepal by providing Visa on Arrival. 'On Arrival' visa procedure is very quick and simple. You can expect some queues during peak Tourist season. If you wish to skip those queues, you can also consider getting Visa from Nepalese Diplomatic Missions stationed abroad prior to your arrival. Choice is yours.

 If you have obtained visa from Nepalese Diplomatic Missions, then you must enter Nepal within six months from the visa issued date. Your total stay is counted starting from the day you enter into Nepal.

Visas obtained on Arrival at the Entry and Exit points are 'Tourist Visas'.  They bear multiple Re entry facility. Tourist Visa 'On Arrival' is the only entry visa to Nepal. If you are visiting Nepal for the purposes other than Tourism (sightseeing, tour, travel, mountaineering, trekking, visiting friends and families), you should still get ' Tourist Visa' to get into the country.  However, you must change the category of visa as per your purpose and length of stay in Nepal from Department of Immigration by producing required documents.

Useful Tips:

A travel insurance policy that covers medical treatment is recommended for all tourists.
Similarly, we recommend you to make sure that the insurance covers activities such as trekking, hiking, adventure activities, rafting etc. that you will be undertaking during your stay in Nepal
Getting special vaccinations is not necessary when visiting Nepal.
We still recommend that you consult with your physician regarding special immunizing against any tropical disease.
It may be a good idea to get a complete checkup before departure.
We recommend that you undertake training programs to be physically fit if you plan to go high-altitude trekking or mountaineering when you’re visiting Nepal.
Please read up on altitude sickness (AMS) , diarrhea, Giardia, Dysentery, Cholera, Hepatitis, Rabies, Typhoid, Tetanus, Meningitis, Diphtheria, Malaria and HIV/ AIDS. Information and little precautions can often save lives.
Always make sure that your water is clean by opting for boiled and then cooled water, treated water or sealed water from a brand.
Always carry a bottle of water when trekking or venturing off away from the city/ town.
Please do not swim in lakes and water bodies, especially where depth and vegetation are not known.
Always carry and use mosquito repellant when in Terai region or during the summer.
Please have a handy medical first aid kit ready for any situation.

Everest Base Camp Trek

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Itinerary

  • Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu
    Our High valley Treks  staff will be Pick up at the Tribhuvan International Airport and transfer to a hotel in Thamel Kathmandu. And brifing about Everest base camp trek ,Overnight in Kathmandu.
  • Day 2: Full Day Guided Sightseeing Tour in Kathmandu Valley by private van.
    We take a tour of UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu Valley. We’ll visit Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa, Swoyambhunath Stupa with our German or English speaking  tour Guide and our staff  by our private van. Evening our High valley trek company will be organize wel come Dinner in Nepali restaurant with Nepali Culture show Dance , Overnight in Kathmandu.
  • Day 3: Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla 2840m and trek to Phakding 2610m/3-4 hours,
    . Early morning, we drive to the domestic terminal of Tribhuvan International Airport for our flight to Lukla. The flight is of 40 minutes from which a spacticuler view of  langtang range mountain and Gaurisanker himal ,Numbur Himal and many more peaks can be seen. We arrive at Tenzing-Hillary Airport in Lukla. At Lukla, we meet our guide, porters and start  trek to Phakding. Its a short distance today. Overnight at lodge in Phakding
  • Day 4: Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar 3440m/5-6 hours,
    We leave Phakding for Namche Bazaar. Trekking along Dudh Koshi River, we pass lush Himalayan forests of rhododendron, pine, and juniper, and enter Sagarmatha National Park. Our guide will take care of every permit required to enter the park. After entering the park, we cross a couple of suspension bridges on our way to Namche Bazaar. Namche Bazaar hosts a stunning view of Everest (8848m), Lhotse (8516m), and Thamserku (6623m). Overnight at a lodge in Namche Bazaar.
  • Day 5: Acclimatization Day
    To acclimatize with high altitude, we take a day off from trekking. Instead, we explore the town of Namche Bazaar. We visit the Sherpa Museum and try to understand the Sherpa culture. We then hike up to the hotel operating at the highest altitude in the world, Hotel Everest View (3880m). We relish the jaw-dropping view of the Himalayas from the hotel’s premises. Overnight at a lodge in Namche Bazaar.
  • Day 6: Trek from Namche Bazaar to Tengboche 3860m/4-5 hours,
    Trekking along Dudh Koshi River, we reach beautiful village of Kyanjuma. We continue our trek with the alluring view of the Himalayas in the background. We then cross a bridge over Dudh Koshi River to reach Phunke Tenga. From Phunke Tenga, we trek for a couple of hours till we reach Tengboche (3860m). We explore Tengboche Monastery which holds high significance to the Sherpas of the region and hosts a beautiful view of Everest (8848m), Lhotse (8516m), Ama Dablam (6856m) and Thamserku (6623m). Overnight at a lodge.
  • Day 7: Trek from Tengboche to Dingboche 4410m/5-6 hours
    Today, we trek through lush Himalayan forests of rhododendron and then cross a suspension bridge to reach Pangboche. We explore Pangboche monastery and continue our trek. Trekking through rough rocky ridges, we make our way to Somare village. We then trek along Imja Khola to finally reach Dingboche, which hosts an outstanding panorama of Everest (8848m), Lhotse (8516m), Ama Dablam (6856m), Island Peak (6189m), Taboche (6542m), Lobuche (6119m), and other Himalayas of Khumbu region. Overnight at a lodge in Dingboche.
  • Day 8: Acclimatization day, Hike to Chhukhung-Ri 5550m (7 hours side trip)
    We use this day to acclimatize ourselves to high altitude. However, we can go for a hike to Chhukhung-Ri. Hiking up on a rocky terrain, we walk for a couple of hours to reach a small village of Chhukhung. We then hike for another couple of hours to reach Chhukhung-Ri. The view of Lhotse, Makalu, Taboche, and Island peak is simply breathtaking from this viewpoint. We return to Dingboche. Overnight at a lodge in Dingboche.
  • Day 9: Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche 4910m/5-6 hours
    Climbing through rocky ridges, we leave Dingboche. We trek along Khumbu Khola and pass small Mani walls and Chortens before we reach Thukla, which hosts superb view of Lobuche, Pumori, Cholatse, Taboche, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, and the other Himalayas. From Thukla, we trek for a couple of hours before climbing on the steep moraines of Khumbu glacier to reach Lobuche. Overnight at a lodge in Lobuche.
  • Day 10: Trek from Lobuche to Gorakshep 5140m/3 hours and Exploring the Everest Base Camp 5364m.
    Trekking along the bank of Khumbu glacier, we walk for few hours through rough ridges till we reach Gorakshep and then continue trek to Everest Base Camp. We explore the base camp filled with ice and snow. Standing at the foot of Mt Everest, we get an amazing view of Pumori (7161m), Lingtren (6714m), Khumbutse (6636m), Nuptse (7861m), Lobuche (6119m), Taboche (6542m), and the other Himalayas. After exploring the base camp, we trek downhill to Gorakshep steadily. Overnight at a lodge in Gorakshep.
  • Day 11: Hike to Kala Patthar and trek from Gorakshep to Pheriche 4240m (5/6 hours)
    We take an early morning hike to Kala Patthar to watch the stunning sunrise. Kala Patthar is the best viewpoint to relish the beauty of Mt. Everest along with Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Khumbutse, Nuptse, Lingtren, Pumori, Thamserku, Lobuche peak, and the other Himalayas. After our short hike to Kala Patthar, we trek downhill and come across Changri glacier. We continue our trek through Lobuche and Thukla till we reach Pheriche. Overnight at a lodge in Pheriche.
  • Day 12: Trek from Pheriche to Phortse 3810m/5-6 hours,
    Crossing small water streams over wooden bridges, we continue our downhill trek to Phortse. On our way, we reach Pangboche village which leads us to Imja Khola Valley. We trek along Imja Khola for few hours to reach Phortse. We explore Phortse Gompa built in 1996. Overnight at a lodge in Phortse.
  • Day 13: Trek from Phortse to Namche Bazaar 3440m/4-5 hours
    Descending through dense pine and juniper forests, we cross a bridge over Dudh Koshi River to reach Phortse Thenga. We pass small village of Kyangjuma on our way to Namche Bazaar. After 5 hours of trek, we reach Namche Bazaar where we will be spending our night. Overnight at lodge.
  • Day 14: Trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla 2840m/6-7 hours
    On the last day of our trek, we trek along Dudh Koshi River and cross a suspension bridge over it to reach Jorsalle. From Jorsalle, we trek back to Lukla via Phakding. We pay our gratitude to the Sherpas and porters who helped us throughout the journey. Overnight at a lodge in Lukla.
  • Day 15: Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu
    We take a early morning flight to Kathmandu. Same day shopping souviner  from Nepal  . Overnight at a hotel in Kathmandu.
  • Day 16: Full Day German or English speaking Guided Sightseeing Tour, Patan,Durbar Square and Bhaktapur Durbar Square with tour guide by a private van or Haice Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.
  • Day 17:  Departure To Destination
    Our High valley treks Staff will be pickup from your Hotel to  drop you at the Trivuwan International  airport  for flight to Destination

Note: The itinerary can be customized according to your duration of the holiday. Similarly, the hotel can be upgraded or downgraded depending on your requirement.

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