EVEREST BASE CAMP TREK

$1490/person

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Trip Code : NLT-0022

Destination : Everest Base Camp

Duration : 16 days

Grading : Moderate-Hard grading info

Max Altitude : 5643

Activity : trekking

Best Season : March-April/October- early December

Meals : All In during the trek/ B&B in the city areas

Accommodation : Trek: Tea House / City: Hotel

Everest Base Camp Trek brings us straight to the top of the world, entering the sacred kingdom of the Himalayas and home to the mighty Sherpa's. The Everest Base Camp Trek promises you adventure, culture and nature in its purest form. Trekkers will find themself in a different world up high in the Himalayas exploring and pushing themself to new limits. The Everest Base Camp Trek lets you experience the beauty of Nepal, the Sagarmatha National Park, various rural villages, the viewpoint of Kalapatthar and ofcource Everest Base Camp itself.

From Kathmandu to Everest Base Camp this journey will test you mentaly and physically so trekkers are adviced to prepare a month in advance. Meeting difftent people, reaching new heights and discovering the true beauty of Nepal The Everest Base Camp Trek promises it all!

This itineray can be made shorter/longer depending on your preference, incase inquire to us by using the comments box during your booking.

Short itinerary

ARRIVAL IN KATHMANDU + TRAVEL OFFICE MEETING FOR TREK PREP.
KATHMANDU FLY TO LUKLA (2860m/9383ft.) AND TREK TO PHAKDING (2610m/8563ft.)
PHAKDING (2610m/8563ft.) TREK TO NAMCHE BAZAAR (3440m/11286ft.)
RESTING DAY FOR ACCLIMATION AT NAMCHE BAZAAR (3440m/11286ft.)
NAMCHE BAZAAR (3440m/11286ft.) TREK TO TENGBOCHE (3860m/12664ft.)
TENGBOCHE (3860m/12664ft.) TREK TO DINGBOCHE (4410m/14468ft.)
RESTING DAY FOR ACCLIMATION AT DINGBOCHE (4410m/14468ft.)
DINGBOCHE (4410m/14468ft.) TREK TO LOBUCHE (4940m/16207ft.)
LOBUCHE (4940m/16207ft.) TREK TO EVEREST BASE CAMP (EBC) (5364m/17600ft.) AND GORAK SHEP (5164m/16942ft.)
GORAK SHEP (5164m/16942ft.) EARLY MORNING TREK TO KALA PATTHAR (5643m/18513ft.) AND PHERICHE (4371m/14340ft.)
PHERICHE (4371m/14340ft.) TREK TO KHUMJUNG (3790m/12434ft.)
KHUMJUNG (3790m/12434ft.) TREK TO PHAKDING (2610m/8563ft.)
PHAKDING (2610m/8563ft.) TREK TO LUKLA (2860m/9383ft.)
LUKLA (2860m/9383ft.) FLY BACK TO KATHMANDU
KATHMANDU RELAXING DAY
KATHMANDU DEPARTURE

TRIP HIGHTLIGHTS

Sunrise view of Mt Everest from Kala Phatar
Various Rivers such as the Dudh Khosi and the Khumba Khola (river)
Epic mountain views of Mount Everest and many others
The big towns of Namche Bazaar and the Tengboche Monastery
Various Stupas on the trails
Stunning views from your flight to Lukla

Day 1 : Arrival in Kathmandu

Airport pickup and transfer to the hotel
After hotel check in we meet at our office for a meet and greet and your trek preparation
Overnight stay at the hotel

Day 2 : Kathmandu fly to Lukla (2860m/9383ft.) and trek to Phakding (2610m/8563ft.)

Hotel breakfast and check out
Transfer to the airport and meeting with the guide
Arrival in Lukla airport
Starting of the trek by descending towards the village of Cheplung
Gradual hike to Phakding
Dinner and overnight stay at the local tea house

Day 3 : Phakding (2610m/8563ft.) Trek to Namche Bazaar (3440m/11286ft.)

Early morning breakfast and departure
Forest walk and crossing of the Dudh Khosi Khola (river) by bridge
Entering the village of Monjo where the Everest National Park begins
Passing the village of Jorsale, walking along the rivers Dudh Khosi and Bhote Khosi
Steep ascend towards Namche bazaar the Sherpa village
Dinner and overnight stay at the local tea house

Day 4 : Resting day for acclimation at Namche Bazaar (3440m/11286ft.)

Today we hike up to the Everest view hotel to get used to the high altitude
Enjoy spectacular views of Mt, Everest, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku
Breakfast, lunch, dinner and overnight stay at the local tea house

Day 5 : Namche Bazaar (3440m/11286ft.) Trek to Tenboche (3860m/12664ft.)

Early breakfast and departure
Mountain ridge hike passing various Buddhist stupas
Descend down to the rural village of Fungitanga
Ascending to Tengboche
Visit to the Tengboche Monastary
Dinner and overnight stay at the local tea house

Day 6 : Tengboche (3860m/12664ft.) Trek to Dingboche (4410m/14468ft.)

Early breakfast and departure
Downhill walk through beautiful forests
Passing Debuche we cross the suspension bridge towards Pangboche
Easy ascend to Somar village
Crossing the river and final upwards hike to Dingboche
Dinner and overnight stay at the local tea house

Day 7 : Resting day for acclimation at Dingboche (4410m/14468ft.)

Today we hike up to Chukung village or a nature hike to Nakarsang View Point to get used to the high altitude
Breakfast, lunch, dinner and overnight stay at the local tea house

Day 8 : Dinboche (4410m/14468ft.) Trek to Lobuche (4940m/16207ft.)

Early breakfast and departure
Trek towards Thukla
Steep ascend to the Thukla Pass
Trek to Lobuche
Dinner and overnight stay at the local tea house

Day 9 : Lobuche (4940m/16207ft.) Trek to Everest Base Camp (EBC) (5364m/17600ft.) And Gorak Shep (5164m/16942ft.)

Early breakfast and departure
Rocky ascend towards EBC
Arrival at EBC time for our victory break, we made it!
Downwards hike to Gorak Shep
Dinner and overnight stay at the local tea house

Day 10 : Gorak Shep (5164m/16942ft.) Early morning hike to KALA PATTHAR (5643m/18513ft.) And Periche (4371m/14340ft.)

+-4 am wake up
Climb up to Kala Patthar for an unforgettable sunrise view over Mt Everest
Back down to Gorak Shep for breakfast and departure
Basic downwards hike to Pheriche
Dinner and overnight stay at the local tea house

Day 11 : Periche (4371m/14340ft.) Trek to Khumjung (3790m/12434ft.)

Early breakfast and departure
Steep descend with some ascends
Crossing a few bridges towards Khumjung
Dinner and overnight stay at the local tea house

Day 12 : Khumjung (3790m/12434ft.) Trek to Phakding (2610m/8563ft.)

Early breakfast and departure
Descend towards Namche Bazaar
Downwards hike to the Dudh Khosi River
Hike towards Monjo
Magnolia forest walk and crossing of the Dudh Khosi River towards Phakding
Dinner and overnight stay at the local tea house

Day 13 : Phakding (2610m/8563ft.) Trek to Lukla (2860m/9383ft.)

Early breakfast and departure
Ascending towards Cheplung village
Final upwards trek to Lukla
Dinner and overnight stay at the local tea house

Day 14 : Lukla (2860m/9383ft.) Fly back to Kathmandu

Breakfast and departure
We have an morning flight back to Kathmandu
Airport pick up and hotel transfer
After some rest we visit the travel office for your trek review and some refreshments
Rest of the day is free for personal sightseeing / souvenir shopping
Overnight stay at the hotel

Day 15 : Kathmandu relaxing day

A full free day to relax and enjoy your last day in Nepal
A farewell dinner with a live Nepali culture show
Overnight stay at the hotel

Day 16 : Kathmandu departure

Hotel breakfast and check out
Airport transfer 3 hours before departure

What's included

Int. airport pickups and drops
All KTM accommodation based on your booking choice
Teahouse accommodation during the trek
All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the trek
Flight ticket KTM to LUKLA and LUKLA to KTM
One farewell dinner with a live culture show in Kathmandu
Entrance fees for sightseeing/monument visits as per the itinerary
An experienced, government-licensed trekking guide during the trek
Porter service (2 trekkers: 1 porter with max weight of 20kg /porter)
All necessary paperwork and trekking permits
Medical kit (carried by your trek leader)
All government and local taxes

What's not included

Nepalese visa fee (can be aquired upon arrival in Nepal)
Travel and rescue insurance
Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower, etc.)
Tips for guide(s), porter(s) and/or driver(s)
Any extra costs due to personal, political or natural disasters
Any delays due to bad weather

WE ADVICE OUR GUESTS TO BOOK SOME EXTRA DAYS ON YOUR FLIGHT TICKET TO ANTICAPATE ANY KIND OF DELAYS DUE TO BAD WEATHER.