Everest base camp trekking with the local Sherpa people is truly memorable, trek to Everest base camp is the most popular trekking journey in the world, the most adventure that you will never forget.
Base camp Everest trek is best to see the highest mountain in the world, Everest at 8,848m, and many of the world’s 8,000-meter peaks such as Lhotse, Cho Oyu, and Makalu. Everest Icefall glacier with huge ice pinnacles soaring to unbelievable height before reaching to Basecamp
Along the Everest Trek, you can view the tallest Mountains, brilliant landscapes, the high mountain villages, and Buddhist monasteries. Furthermore, the Everest base camp trek 12 days has a great opportunity to experience the local sherpa hospitality staying at their modern lodges
Destination: Nepal
Duration: 16 days
Maximum Altitude: 5540m.
Trip Grade: Moderate / Adventure
Trip Mode: Lodge Trek
Best Time: March – May & September – November
Culture: Sherpa & Tamang
Trip Highlights: The best adventure with breathtaking views of Mount Everest including panoramic views of the Himalaya Peaks, Lhotse, Nupte, Makalu, Amadablam and more. This trek offers the opportunity to experience rich Sherpa culture and takes to the foot of Everest following the footsteps of Mount Everest mountaineers
Day 01: Arrive at Kathmandu (1350m.) – Transfer to your Hotel.
Upon your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, one our representative will pick you up then will be transferred to your hotel
Day 02: City tour in Kathmandu or free day
Visit Hindu Temple and Lord Shiva is worshipped here. Though, the main Temple is not permitted to entry by people other than Hindus, non-Hindus can explore and enjoy the alluring views of the surrounding. visit two most famous Buddhist Monasteries in Kathmandu valley. Boudhanath often pronounced as Boudha (Bo-u-da) is the largest stupa of Nepal. Swoyambhunath is popularly known as The Monkey Temple.
Day 03:Fly to Lukla (2840m.) and trek to Phakding (2610m.) approx.. 3 hours.
in the morning after the breakfast, you will be transferred to the domestic of Kathmandu airport for an early morning flight to Lukla 2,800m, a gateway for Everest. After 35 minute flight with spectacular views of breathtaking Himalayas, we land at Airport at Lukla. Upon arrival at Lukla, the trekking guide will arrange the loads for the porters to carry and commence the trek. We take easy walk to Phakding for three hours and spend the night there to help acclimatize. Perfect place for your first night stay and provides you plenty of descent teahouses and lodges with private bathroom and hot showers.
Day 04:Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3440m.) 6 hours.
After the breakfast we will continue by the trail to Namche Bazaar. during this trek we will see many small settlements of brave Sherpa community. then we will traverse through the villages like Zam Phute, Tok-Tok, Benkar, Chumao, Monjo, Jorsalle and finally reach Namche Bazaar 3440m.
Day 05: Rest and acclimatization day at Namche Bazaar (3440m.)
today there are options we can spent day exploring the village talking to the Sherpas and marveling at the incredible scenery.
You can make a side trip to Thame, another Sherpa town north – west of Namche for acclimatization
Or hike up to famous Everest View Hotel which rewards us the best glimpses of Everest and many other high mountain ranges. This is the only hotel located in that high altitude across the globe
Day 06: Namche Bazaar to Tengboche (3860m.) 5 hours.
This day is long but easy that traverses through several small and quaint villages of Sherpa people. On the way , you will pass through the lush forests we will see the prayer flags, On reaching the charming Tengboche village we will have views of the Himalayas including Kwangde (6,187m.), Everest (8,848m.),Nuptse ( 7,879m.), Lhotse, Tawache, Amadablam are magnificent, then you will visit famous Tengboche monastery
Day 07:Trek from Tengboche to Dingboche (4410m.) 5 hours.
Starting our trek in the early morning, we will first cross the suspension bridge over Imja Khola. Passing through the alpine vegetation, we will reach another beautiful village Pangboche. Then, marching across the rugged terrain and witnessing awe inspiring mountain panoramas of Lhotse, Ama Dablam and Island peak we will reach Dingboche.
Day 08:Acclimatization day at Dingboche (4410m.)
Today is acclimatization day we will have small walk, we will hike up to Nagarjun hill there we will have great views of the Himalayas in the south, Lhotse, Lhotse Shar, Makalu, Baruntse, Amadablam, Kangtega, Island Peak
Day 09:Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche (4910m.) 4- 5 hours
After the brekfast We will walk slowly and climb to reach Lobuche. Exploring the incredible Khumbu Glacier and beautiful views of Himalayan range like Mount Pumori, Luptse, Khumbutse, Mahalangur Himal and so on. After walking about 5 hours in tough trail we will reach Lobuche situated at an altitude if 4,910 meters.
Day 10:Trek from Lobuche to Everest Base Camp (5364m.) via Gorakshep (5140m.) 7-8 hours.
This is the most anticipated day of our voyage to Everest Base Camp today we will reach the highest base camp. This will be the toughest day, too. We will reach higher altitude this will surely makes our trekking more tough, also we will walk for approximately 8 hours.
The excitement to reach most awaiting destination and the pleasant views of natural beauties will somehow make us forget all the tiredness of walking. Traversing through alluring route, we will reach Everest Base Camp today. Here, we will be encircled with the incredible panorama of Everest Massif. This heavenly point will offer us so much immense beauties for lifetime.
we will see tents pitched in the vast area of glaciers for Everest and Lhotse expedition members, Although Everest is not visible from here but is the principal base camp for Everest mount summit
Then We return to Gorakhshep for night stop over.
Day 11: Kalapatthar (5545m.) descend to Gorakshep and trek to Pheriche (4210m.) 5 hours.
The hike from Gorakshep to Kalapaththar will start in the early morning so that you will get a chance to witness the tantalizing sunrise view from here. From this vantage point you will look Mount Everest Massif closer than ever. This is the highest altitude we reach during our EBC Trekking
Day 12: Pheriche to Namche 6-7 hours.
The trail back to Namche from Pherinche is comparatively easy trek than before. Following the Imja river to Tengboche is the first part of our walk today and them we will pass Kyanjuma to reach beautiful Namche. During the descend to Namche, you can witness the admiring views of Himalayas
Day 13:Trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla.6 hours.
The trail descends steeply downward. We walk slowly through rocky terrain. We cross suspension bridges over Dudh Koshi River for serveral times, pass through rhododendron and pine forest, Sherpa villages and arrive at Lukla.
We will rest today in Lukla and prepare for celebrate our successful trip
Day 14: Fly back to Kathmandu.
Early in the morning We will fly back to Kathmandu via domestic flight. in Kathmandu You can rest and relax throughout the day at the hotel after a long mountain journey.
Day 15:Free day in Kathmandu.
If everything will going perfect this day you are free for your personal activities such as buying souvenir for your nears and dears or any other adventure tours.
In other case, this day is for the compensation if any delay occurs in our trekking due to flight cancellation or delays or any other issues.
Day 16:Departure to international airport for your final flight.
You will be transferred 3 hours before your international flight