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Duration: 17 days
Cost: USD 1495
Trip Type: Hotels & Lodge
Grade: Moderate to Adventurous
Altitude: 5,545 m
Activities: Sightseeing tour, exciting flights and scenic walks.
Area of Trekking: Nepal North Mid-East within Khumbu areas of Everest region.
People and Culture: Buddhist
Start & End of treks: Lukla to Lukla
Season: Almost all months of the year except the monsoon months from June to Mid-September the wet rainy seasons.
Trekking Duration: 12 Nights and 13 Days (Lukla to Lukla) with flights and walks.
EVEREST BASE CAMP TREKKING
‘impressive scenic walks with local colorful culture to world’s highest Mt. Everest Base Camp’
Everest Base Camp Trekking, where adventure leads you on top roof of the world with enjoyable and exciting walks visiting interesting Sherpa villages, adorned with colorful Buddhist religion and culture and constant views of giant peaks.
This is one of the most spectacular walks which lead you to high and scenic Khumbu valley towards Everest Base Camp within remorseless fields of ice and glaciers of arctic zone temperatures, and then climb to high Kalapathar above 5,545 m for sweeping panorama of world’s highest mountain with Mt. Everest at mere distance.
Apart from glorious mountain views, includes grand scenery of dramatic landscapes of rolling green hills covered with lovely tall rhododendron, magnolia, oaks, juniper and pine forest and walking into impressive Sherpa villages and monasteries of great interest.
Starting our fabulous adventure Everest Base Camp Trekking where scenic sweeping short flight takes you from Kathmandu to land at unique airstrip in Lukla, the airport named after famous late mountaineers Tenzing and Hillary, who first conquered Mt. Everest in 1953.
From Lukla walk leads on gradual path within farm villages encountering many prayer symbols and monuments called as Mani-Wall with spinning and chiming prayer bells, where walk heads through Phakding and Mono village to enter into Sagarmatha National Park, Sagarmatha for Everest and Sherpa calls as Chomolungma in both languages means ‘Great Mother’.
Walk leads into colorful and famed Namche Bazaar an interesting large village for rest and acclimatization days, and then our route leads higher to beautiful Thyangboche Monastery surrounded by enchanting woodland and mountains with views of Everest and magnificent peak of Amadablam.
Finally walk leads past Pangboche, Dingboche and Lobuche areas to reach our main destination at Everest Base Camp within notorious Khumbu Ice-Falls and glaciers with awesome views of high peaks, and then ending our adventure with climb to high and scenic Kalapathar for amazing mountain views.
Our return journey leads to a long descend to Lukla for last overnight stop around Khumbu and Everest region, where a short panoramic flight brings you back into hustle and bustle city life in Kathmandu after a mind-blowing experience and adventure on Everest Base Camp Trekking.
Day 01: Reach Kathmandu 1,345 m and then transfer to respective Hotels
Day 02: In Kathmandu sightseeing tour and preparations for the trek.
Day 03: Fly to Lukla 2,820 m and trek to Phakding 2,670 m - 04 hrs.
Day 04: Trek to Namche Bazaar 3,440 m - 06 hrs.
Day 05: At Namche Bazaar rest day for acclimatization and short hikes.
Day 06: Trek to Thyangboche Monastery 3,867 m - 05 hrs.
Day 07: Trek to Dingboche 4,340 m - 05 hrs.
Day 08: At Dingboche rest with short hike to support acclimatization
Day 09: Trek to Lobuche 4,980 m - 05 hrs.
Day 10: Trek to Gorakshep 5,180 m and continue to Everest base camp 5,364 m - 06 hrs.
Day 11: Hike to Kalapathar Hill top 5,545 m and descend to Pangboche 3,900 m - 06 hrs.
Day 12: Trek to Kyanjima 3,560 m via Thyangboche Monastery - 06 hrs.
Day 13: Trek to Monjo 2,860 m past Namche Bazaar - 06 hrs.
Day 14: Trek to Lukla and transfer to lodge with free afternoon - 04 hrs.
Day 15: Fly back to Kathmandu 30 minutes on air and transfer to hotel.
Day 16: Reserve and spare day with optional sightseeing tour.
Day 17: Depart for International flights homeward bound.
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Day 01: Reach Kathmandu 1,345 m and then transfer to respective Hotels
On reaching at Kathmandu international airport received by our representative and guide, then transfer for short drive in the heart of Kathmandu city and to your hotels.
After checking into your pleasant rooms then join in for group briefing regarding Everest Base Camp treks includes useful information to make your stay in Nepal more enjoyable and worth-while with us.
Evening includes group dinner in a nice Nepalese restaurant with cultural programs as entertainment.
Day 02: In Kathmandu sightseeing tour and preparations for Everest base camp trek.
Morning after breakfast in the hotel, our tour guide will take you in the heart of Kathmandu city, for exciting historical and heritage tour of old Durbar (royal palace and courtyard) square of great importance.
Tour includes Temple of Kumari (Living young virgin Goddess) Kastamandap Temple where Kathmandu name derived from, a temple built with the wood of a single tree, tour of old palace during the reign of Malla and late Shah kings.
As tour continues towards famed landmark of Nepal at Swayambhunath Stupa of more than 2,500 years old a Buddhist Chaitya or Stupa, facing all seeing eyes of Lord Buddha, as tour continues towards famed landmark of Nepal at Swayambhunath Stupa of more than 2,500 years old a Buddhist Chaitya or Stupa, facing all seeing eyes of Lord Buddha.
Afternoon tour of famous Hindu Temple of Pashupatinath and visit Bouddhanath Stupa, one of the largest dome shaped monument in Asia of Buddhist religion and culture.
After an exciting and interesting tour head back to hotel preparation for Everest Base Camp trek next early morning with exciting flight to Lukla around high Khumbu area of Everest.
Day 03: Fly to Lukla 2,820 m and trek to Phakding 2,670 m - 04 hrs.
Morning transfer to Kathmandu domestic air-terminal for exciting scenic flight to land at Lukla, a small aircraft either Dornier or Twin-Otter could be of similar types where you can witness amazing panorama of snowcapped Himalayan range of peaks with close views of Mt. Everest, as flight lands at Lukla airport known as Tenzing-Hillary airport (after legendry late mountaineers who first stepped on top Mt. Everest in 29th May 1953).
In Lukla after having refreshing stops, then walk through Lukla Sherpa town, Lukla the gateway Town for high Khumbu valley and to various adventures around Everest region, as walk leads downhill for short-while and then on gradual winding path past nice Sherpa farm villages and tended crops and vegetable fields and terraces.
As walk encounters several Buddhist monuments Mani (prayer walls) and rows of spinning bells and into cool shade of woodland to reach our overnight stop at Phakding village located by the Dudh Kosi a glacial river.
Day 04: Trek to Namche Bazaar 3,440 m - 06 hrs.
Morning walks follows Dudh Kosi River upstream crossing bridges few time to reach at Monjo nice village with views of Kongde and Tharmasarku peaks with holy Mt. Khumbila in the north direction.
After Monjo enter into Sagarmatha National Park (Sagarmatha for Everest in Nepalese while Sherpa Calls Chomolungma which means Great Mother in both languages), a short downhill and over a bridge to Jorsalle the last village before Namche Bazaar.
From Jorsalle walk on river bed with climb up after crossing the last high bridge and into cool shade of pines and rhododendron woods with views of peaks as winding uphill walks takes you at famous Namche Bazaar for two full overnights.
Day 05: At Namche Bazaar rest day for acclimatization and short hikes.
A full rest day for acclimatization at Namche, an interesting large village and town with many excellent facilities of ATM-Banks-nice restaurants and bakeries with many stores and shops, at Namche once a week Saturday Market is held which will be active and colorful to witness.
On this day one can hike on top Namche for grand views of Everest-Lhotse-Amadablam and other series of high peaks and visit its interesting museum with full information of Khumbu and Sherpa culture with various flora-fauna.
Other short hike to Everest View Hotel, where climb leads above Namche for few hours rewards you with stunning views of Everest and other high peaks, for energetic people can take walk around Khumjung and Khunde villages to observe culture and traditional life of Khumbu Sherpa located on a glacial valley.
Day 06: Trek to Thyangboche Monastery 3,867 m - 05 hrs.
After an enjoyable and pleasant time at Namche with rest days, morning walk leads to scenic walks on gradual wide winding trails with views of Everest and other giant peaks, as walk leads downhill to Imjatse river at Phunki Tenga, a small place with few lodges an ideal spot for refreshing break or lunch stop.
Afternoon walk leads to uphill climb into cool shade of alpine forest to reach beautiful surrounding at Thyangboche Monastery facing panorama of mountains with Everest and Amadablam at close distance, here with time for tour into monastery and witness monks and priest on prayer.
Thyangboche holds an important ‘Mani-Rimdu’ a colorful religious festival where monks perform mask dance to wade evil spirits, the festival falls in the month of October as per Buddhist lunar calendar.
Day 07: Trek to Dingboche 4,340 m - 05 hrs.
Morning enjoy views of Everest, our route descends into forested areas reaching a metal bridge, from here a slow climb encountering mani (prayer) walls along the walks to Pangboche village, last permanent village on route to Everest base camp.
From here walk leads around barren and windswept country where tree lines fades for small bushes of juniper and dwarf rhododendron (azalea).
Walk leads uphill into a river gorge and then finally opens up into a wide glacial valley on reaching Dingboche with many good lodges around facing views of Imjatse or Island peaks towards east.
Day 08: Rest day at Dingboche for acclimatization and short excursion.
Another pleasant rest day for good acclimatization, on this lovely scenic spot within beautiful Imjatse valley, where one can take a short walk uphill for best views of the valley and high mountains with views of Mt. Makalu towards east past Island peak.
At Dingboche enjoy the afternoon relaxing and marvel the surrounding scenic mountains and high landscapes.
Day 09: Trek to Lobuche 4,980 m - 05 hrs.
From Dingboche climb to a ridge festooned with prayer flags and stupas, then walk on nice gradual path heading to slow uphill with marvelous scenery to reach at Thugla, where Khumbu glaciers melts into a raging river.
At Thugla with possible lunch stop and rest, afternoon walks leads to steep climb on top Thugla hill where you will witness memorials of unfortunate climbers who died on climbs around mountains of Khumbu and Everest.
Walk continues for another few hours on nice gradual up to Lobuche for overnight stop, a place with several nice lodges with views of Nuptse and Lobuche peaks.
Day 10: Trek to Gorakshep 5,180 m and walk to Everest base camp 5,364 m - 06 hrs.
Final day of the adventure heading towards our main highlight and final destinations to Everest Base Camp, morning starts on wide valley with slow climb to reach above Khumbu glaciers, walking past moraine dunes reaching at Gorakshep, a place with few lodges on the junction of Everest base camp and Kalapatthar route.
Gorakshep was an early Everest base camp till 1970’s before the route moved further away to present base camp.
From Gorakshep few hours walk over moraine and glacier to reach our ultimate destination at base camp with sweeping views of giant peaks of Nuptse-Lo la, Nuptse with notorious huge Khumbu Ice Falls and glaciers.
In high mountaineering season this place will be active with climbers and crews with many camps set on top of moraine and glaciers.
After a grand time then head back to Gorakshep for highest overnight stop of the adventure with fantastic memories of the day walks to Everest base camp.
Day 11: Climb to Kalapathar 5,545 m and to Pangboche 3,900 m via Pheriche - 06 hrs.
Morning a steady climb to Kalapatthar at 5,545 m, the highest spot of the adventure offers super panorama of mountains with Everest at close distance.
After an amazing time head back to Gorakshep for breakfast and continue downhill walk past Lobuche and Thugla, as our route leads to windy Pheriche valley a place with many good lodges includes health post run by HRA (Himalayan Rescue Association).
After Pheriche walk leads down with short climb and then a long descend to Pangboche village for overnight stop, overlooking grand views of Mt. Amadablam at close distance.
Day 12: Trek to Kyanjima 3,560 m via Thyangboche - 06 hrs.
From Pangboche morning walk on downhill to a bridge over Imjatse Rive, and then climb to Thyangboche Monastery within green vegetation and tree lines.
At Thyangboche time to relax and enjoy the scenic views, as walk lead downhill to Phunki Tenga with climb for an hour to reach a small place at Kyanjima for overnight stop, which is on route to Namche, a pleasant and peaceful place with superb views of Everest-Amadablam and Tharmasarku with other range of peaks.
Here chances of spotting some wild-life like musk deer, herd of Himalayan Thar and pheasant Danfe (national bird of Nepal).
Day 13: Trek to Monjo 2,860 m via Namche Bazaar - 06 hrs.
After a nice morning with views of Everest and adjoining peaks, leads to Namche with time for lunch break and stroll around its bazaar with stores and shops, afternoon walk downhill to Dudh Kosi River to reach at Monjo village for overnight stop before Lukla near the entrance of Sagarmatha (Everest) National Park.
Day 14: Trek to Lukla - 04 hrs for last overnight with free afternoon.
Our last walk of the adventure, morning short trek of few hours following the same trail back to Lukla past Phakding and Ghat villages crossing over Dudh Kosi, and then with last final climb to reach Lukla town for last overnight stop around high scenic Khumbu and Everest region.
Day 15: Fly back to Kathmandu and transfer to hotel with free afternoon.
Early morning get transferred to Lukla ‘Tenzing and Hillary’ airport for short scenic flight back to Kathmandu overlooking mountain panorama with green hill landscapes as flight reaches at Kathmandu airport and then transfer back to your hotel, with free afternoon at leisure.
Day 16: Free and contingency day in Kathmandu and for individual activities.
Reserved as free and or contingency day,in case of flight delay and cancellationin Lukla in case of Himalayan unfavorable and unpredictable bad weather that might happen sometimes.
To be safe and secure having an extra day in Kathmandu, if all goes well as per our itinerary days, enjoy this free day for individual activities or join in for another exciting sightseeing tour around places of great interest visiting Kathmandu-Patan or Bhaktapur.
Day 17: Depart for International flights homeward bound.
Final and last day in Nepal, country of high Himalaya and varied culture, after a memorable experience and great adventure of a lifetime on Everest Base Camp trekking, as per time for international flight our staff transfer you to the airport for homeward bound or to your next port of call and respective destinations.
