•   Duration: 15 Days
  •  Activities: Trekking
  •   Trip Grade: Strenuous
  •   Departure from: Kathmandu,Nepal
  •   Arrival on: Kathmandu,Nepal
  •   Destination: Nepal
  •  Group size: Min 2 Max 15
  •  Best Seasons: Sept - Nov Mar - May
  •   Trip Mode: Teahouse/Lodge

Trip Overview

In the beginning, the trekking to Everest base camp marks the epic journey that Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay set in 1953. Therefore, The Everest Base Camp trek has been designed for trekkers in good health with average physical fitness and adventure lovers across the world. Further, the trek starts with an adventurous hike along the Dudh Koshi River upwards to the Namche Bazaar, the hometown of Sherpas, and a gateway to the Everest Base Camp and many climbing peaks in the Everest Region. Moreover, It will take us to the Villages like Tengboche and Dingboche on the way.

Sagarmatha National Park(UNESCO World Heritage Site)

Especially, we will explore the UNESCO World Heritage site called Sagarmatha National Park which leads us to the vantage point of Kala Patthar for a captivating view of Mount Everest.

Khumbu Glacier

Similarly, The Khumbu glacier and icefall are not only very famous but also have exceptional views and stay at the base camp of the World’s tallest mountain. Another, you will encounter fascinating wildlife of Nepal and rare animals like Musk deer, Lophophorus, and Himalayan pheasant.

Highlights of the Everest Base Camp Treks

  1. This Everest Base Camp Trek is the best way to watch the beauty of the world’s highest peak Mount Everest with a high of 8848 m.
  2. Amazing and scenic flight experience to Lukla from TIA Kathmandu.
  3. Panoramic view of Mount Everest and surrounding mountains
  4. Know more about the life and culture of the Sherpa people who are well-known across the world for their deeds.
  5. Explore hidden facts of 200 years old Tyangboche monastery and Pangboche monastery.

Best Season for Everest Base Camp

Generally, Nepal has to offer you so many destinations across the year. However, one can come between March to May, and September to November for trekking purposes for the Everest region & Annapurna region.

Simultaneously, there are many trekkers who have explored the regions in the summer seasons as well.

Outline Itinerary

    Day 01:Arrive in Kathmandu.
    
    Day 02:Kathmandu Valley sightseeing and trek preparation.
    
    Day 03:Fly to Lukla and trek to Phakding
    
    Day 04:Phakding to Namche Bazaar
    
    Day 05:Acclimatization at Namche bazaar
    
    Day 06:Namche to Khumjung 
     
    Day 07:Khumjung to Phortse Village
      
    Day 08:Phortse to Dingboche 
     
    Day 09:Dingboche to Lobuche
     
    Day 10:Lobuche to Everest base camp-Gorakshep
     
    Day 11:Gorak shep-Kala Patthar-Pheriche
     
    Day 12:Pheriche –Namche bazaar
     
    Day 13:Namche bazaar- Lukla
    
    Day 14:Lukla to Kathmandu and contingency day explore Kathmandu
     
    Day 15:Deparature flight
    
    

Detail Itinerary

Day
01
Arrive in Kathmandu

Our Company representative will be there at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu, to welcome you to the city of temples and the country of the Himalayas as well as a land of Peace and Integrity. Then, we will take you to the hotel and provide you with a brief introduction to the Everest Base Camp Trek.

Day
02
Kathmandu Valley sightseeing and trek preparation

After breakfast, the tour guide will take you to historical monuments and sightseeing in Kathmandu valley such as;

  • Bodhnath Stupa is one of the most significant Buddhist shrines in the world, where we observe Buddhist monks in prayer in the monasteries surrounding the Stupa.
  • Pashupatinath:It is one of the most famous Hindu sacred temples in the country, it lies on the banks of the holy Bagmati River. Here, Hindu sacred men (Sadhus) meditate.
Day
03
Fly to Lukla and trek to Phakding

After breakfast, we will head to the domestic airport to take a flight to Lukla to enjoy the lovely view of the Himalayan range of the Everest region.

  • Lukla: It is the gateway to the Everest region of the Khumbu region. Here, most tourists come to visit their different purposes like; expedition, adventure, and other games related to mountaineering. As we reach Lukla, then we will be starting our trek from Lukla to Phakding which lies in the way of the Everest region at 2610m.
  • Phakding

    is situated lower elevation than Lukla and it is good for acclimatization and minimizing the risk of altitude sickness. From Lukla to Phakding is all about 3 hours walking distance and a bit longer for some trekkers. Overnight at the lodge in Phakding.

Day
04
Phakding to Namche Bazaar

Today, our trek starts from Phakding to Namche Bazaar.

Namche Bazaar:

It is a big town in the Khumbu valley. Here, we will stay for two days to balance our bodies or to manage our body temperatures, and on the way, we will cross the Khumbu river. Then, walking from Phakding to Namche Bazaar is about 5 to 6 hours. Overnight at lodge in Namche.

Day
05
Acclimatization at Namche bazaar

This day is an Acclimatization day. Acclimatization helps our body to reduce the lack of oxygen in the air at high altitudes as the air pressure is low. We will need to have excellent Physical conditioning.

Acclimatization:

It will set you up nicely for the journey above. Acclimatization day is more critical when joining any trip that comprises high altitude elevation so as to make our body adapt to dynamic surroundings. On this day we ascend short toward Everest View Hotel, which offers excellent sights of Lhotse, Amadablam, Nuptse, and other surrounding Himalayas including the top Peak Mt. Everest, and back to Namche. Overnight at Lodge.

Day
06
Namche to Khumjung

After breakfast, we ascend to the next destination i.e Khumjung for about 5-6 hours.

Khumjung(3790m/12430ft):

The Khumjung is a village in Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality of Solukhumbu District in Province no. 1 of northeastern Nepal.

The Khumjung village is located in the Khumbu Sub-region inside the Sagarmatha national park. It is listed in World Heritage Sites.

Day
07
Khumjung to Phortse Village

On this day, we trek for 4 to 5 hours from Khumjung to Phortse, it is a beautiful walk with numerous extraordinary vistas along the way.

Phortse(3950m/12959 ft):

The village is a beautiful village located in the Khumbu region. The Phortse is a lovely farming village located at 3950m/12959ft. above sea level in the Khumbu region. The Phortse village is a tranquil village nestled in the foothills of these mountains in the Mount Everest region.

Day
08
Phortse to Dingboche

After breakfast, we trek for 4 to 5 hours to Dingboche village which is the beautiful Sherpa village and one of the most popular trekking destinations in Nepal Everest Base Camp trek.

The Dingboche:

The village is located in the Khumbu region of Nepal a Sherpa village in the Khumbu region of the northeastern part of Nepal in Chukung valley and one of the best places for acclimatization for both trekkers and Climbers of Mt. Everest (8848 m/29029 ft) Lobuche peak (6119m/20075ft), Ama Dablam(6812m/22349ft) and Imja Tse(6183m/20285ft) which is also known as Island peak.

Day
09
Dingboche to Lobuche

We start our trek from Dingboche to Lobuche in about 4 hours.

Lobuche:

On the trekking trail, there are beautiful landscapes with a view of the Himalayan range. Step uphill trek from the Thukla to the memorial park, it is the most difficult part of the whole Everest Base Camp. From Dingboche to Lobuche trek has mesmerizing views of natural beauty. In this way, most of the trekkers ignore this short tough, and difficult walking distance. Overnight at lodge in Lobuche.

Day
10
Lobuche to Everest base camp-Gorakshep

After breakfast, we leave Lobuche and the head track that is a few feet wide. We finally reach the area of the Everest base camp and we are trekking across the rocks towards the many prayer flags that mark the spot. Then, next our destination will be the Gorakshep which is the original Everest Base Camp being used by Swiss mountain climbers in the 1950s.

Gorakshep:

Gorakshep is a frozen lakebed covered with sand. The Gorakshep is inside the Sagarmatha national park, the homeland of the Sherpa people.

Day
11
Gorakshep-Kala Patthar-Pheriche

We hike through the Kala Patthar early in the morning around 4:30 am to see the view of the sunrise on the top of the Mountain.

Kala Patthar:

In the Kala Patthar, we see the impressive view of the World’s Highest peak Mt. Everest, glaciers, lakes, and snow-covered peaks. And we get to Pheriche. Pheriche is a village that lies in the Khumbu region and it is most popular for trekkers and climbers. In Pheriche, there is a rudimentary hospital that is operated under the auspices of the Himalayan Rescue Association (HRA) which is headquartered in Kathmandu. The hospital of Pheriche is only open during the two trekking and climbing seasons. The hospital was built with Japanese support in 1975.

Day
12
Pheriche –Namche bazaar

We wake up early, after breakfast we set out from Pheriche at 8 am with the aim to reach Namche Bazaar by 3:30 pm to 4:00 pm. Walking durations from Pheriche to Namche Bazaar are about 7-8 hours to reach there. The way to Namche Bazaar is too much steeper and as we were descending we still had quite a few uphill sections. Overnight at lodge in Namche.

Day
13
Namche bazaar- Lukla

The Namche Bazaar to Lukla is ending part of all Everest region treks. Walking duration, it takes 8 to 9 hours to reach. This trek is easy to trek when we come back from Everest Base Camp Trek Namche Bazaar to Lukla.

From Namche Bazaar to Lukla we will be walking through the pine forests, hamlets, and crop fields with views of mountains like Ama Dablam, Kusum Kanguru, Khumbila, Tawoche, and Thamserku, etc.

Day
14
Lukla to Kathmandu and contingency day explore Kathmandu

After breakfast, fly from Lukla to Kathmandu with magnificent views of the Himalayan range.  We reach our destination after 30 min in Kathmandu and rest of the day we will have sightseeing of Kathmandu valley which is left to visit last time.

Swayambhunath Stupa:

The Swayambhunath Stupa lies northwest of the Kathmandu valley and it is also known as Monkey Temple. This is the best place to catch the panoramic view of Kathmandu city. The Swayambunath temple is one of the holiest Buddhist stupas.

Day
15
Departure for onward destination

After breakfast, leisure until we transfer to the International Airport for the onward flight.

Date & Cost

Trip Start Date Trip End Date Status Price
15 March, 2023 30 March, 2023 USD 1710 Unavailable Book Now
5 April, 2023 20 April, 2023 USD 1710 Unavailable Book Now
5 May, 2023 20 May, 2023 USD 1710 Unavailable Book Now
15 Sep, 2023 30 Sep, 2023 USD 1710 Available Book Now
5 Oct, 2023 20 Oct, 2023 USD 1710 Available Book Now
1 Nov, 2023 15 Nov, 2023 USD 1710 Available Book Now

Equipment List

  • Fleece beanie
  • Sunglasses
  • Chapstick / Sunscreen
  • Face mask or Scarf
  • Hand towel
  • Wind stopper / waterproof top and bottom
  • Cold weather down jacket below the waist
  • Fleece jacket and trousers
  • Trekking trouser
  • T-Shirts(short or long sleeves) dry fit is better
  • Polypropylene thermal tops and bottom, at least 2pairs,
  • Wind stopper and fleece gloves
  • Socks and underwears
  • Trekking boot
  • Snow Gaiter (optional)
  • Runners / Snickers for camps
  • Head torch
  • Personal medical kit
  • Water Bottle/Camel Pak
  • Trekking / Ski pole (optional. Handy for anyone with knee problem)
  •  Spare batteries for the camera and flashlight. Check the charging facility along your journey
  •  Day pack  Minimum 25L with a side pocket for a water bottle

Before You Go

PASSPORT AND VISA

All foreigners except Indians require a visa to enter Nepal. Likewise, a visa for Nepal can be obtained on arrival at the Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu and at the border entry points in Kakadvitta, Birgunj, Bhairahawa, Nepalgunj, Gaddachowki on the Nepal-India border, and Kodari on the Nepal-China border.

Similarly, a visa can even be obtained at the closest Nepal Embassy or delegacy in case abroad.

To renew a Visa you’ll be able to head to the Department of Immigration, Kalikasthan, Kathmandu.

VISA REQUIREMENTS

A valid passport and one passport-size photo with a lightweight background.

COST

The current cost of the visa fee is US $40 for 30 days which needs to be paid in cash on arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport. Citizens of China and therefore the SAARC countries will receive a free visa.

Cost Included

List

  • All ground transportation by private vehicle including airport pick-up and drop
  • Kathmandu city tours inclusive of all entry fees, tour guides, private vehicles
  • Full board meals with tea or coffee during the trek
  • Government-licensed English-speaking trekking and climbing guide during climb and trek
  • First aid medical kit
  • Sagarmatha national park fees
  • Taxes and office service charges
  • Required porters
  • Three nights hotel accommodation in Kathmandu
  • 11 nights sharing accommodation in Tea House Lodges during trekking
  • Porter and guide insurance

 

Cost not Include

  • Nepal entry visa fees
  • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
  • All the personal trekking and climbing gear
  • Personal Insurance
  • Extra accommodation cost in Kathmandu, due to early arrival, late departure, early return from trekking and expedition due to any reason
  • Helicopter or chartered flight cost

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