Everest Base Camp Trek

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No. of Days : 17 Days
From : Kathmandu
To : Kathmandu
At a glance
 Day 1 Arrival Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel
Day 2 Sightseeing tour in Kathmandu
Day 3 Flight to Lukla (2840m.) 35 minutes, trek to Phakding (2610 m.)/ 3 hours
Day 4 Trek to Namche (3450m.) / 5-6 hours
Day 5 Rest day in Namche
Day 6 Trek to Tengboche (3864m.) / 5-6 hours
Day 7 Trek to Pheriche (4252m.) / 4-5 hours
Day 8 Rest day in Pheriche
Day 9 Trek to Lobuche (4930m.) / 4-5 hours
Day 10 Trek to Gorak Shep (5184m.) 4 hours
Day 11 Trek to Everest Base Camp (5357m.) , back to Gorak Shep 8-9  hours
Day 12 Trek to Pangboche (3985m.) 5-6 hours
Day 13 Trek to Namche (3450m.) 6 hours
Day 14 Trek to Lukla (2900m.)
Day 15 Flight to Kathmandu.
Day 16 Free day in Kathamndu
Day 17 Departure.
Itinerary

Day 1Arrive Kathmandu

Upon arrival meeting and assistance at the airport and transfer to hotel. Office representative collect 2 copies of Passport size photo and Passport copy to make the trekking permit. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at hotel.

Day 2In Kathmandu

After breakfast proceed for Half day sightseeing tour of Swayambhunath and Kathmandu City

Swayambhunath: The most ancient and enigmatic of the Valley’s holy shrines the golden-spired stupa of Swayambhunath tops a wooded hillock. Records of its history date as far as the 5th century, but its origins are believed to be older. It is the Kathmandu Valley’s most sacred Buddhist shrine and whilst its worshippers include the Vajrayana Buddhists of northern Nepal and Tibet, Newari Buddhists are the most fervent devotees.

Kathmandu Durbar Square: Kathmandu’s number one tourist attraction swarms with life. Though a few of the square’s 50-plus monuments date from the 12th century, most are from the time of the Malla Kings. Probably the most famous building here is the KumariBahal, a building richly decorated with beautiful woodcarvings, which is home to the Royal Kumari, the Living Goddess, a manifestation of the great goddess Durga. Nearby the former Royal Palace is a Mall Dynasty dwelling, once considerably more extensive than today. Within, the courtyard Nassal Chowk, originally hosted dramatic dance performances, now it is the coronation site of the Shah kings and contains some of the finest wood carvings you will see anywhere in the kingdom.

Overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu

Late Afternoon : Meet with trek Guide and preparation for trekking equipment, evening briefing

Day 3Fly to Lukla(2840m) and trek to Phakding (2656m)/ 3 hours

The flight from Kathmandu to Lukla takes 35 minutes. A hair rising landing on a steep mountain runway, brings us to the village of Lukla (2900m). After meeting the crew, we start your trek. You head up the Dudh Koshi Valley on a well-marked trail and then overnight at local lodge in Phakding

Day 4Trek to Namche (3450m)/ 5-6 hours

We cross and re-cross the rivers on high suspension bridges from Namche. Beyond Monjo is the entrance to the Sagarmatha National Park. The park was set-up to conserve this fragile mountain environment. We then ascend steeply to Namche and along the way, if the weather permits, catch the first glimpse of Mt Everest. Namche is the main trading village in Khumbu and has a busy Saturday market- a meeting place for the Hindu traders from the lowlands and the Tibetan yak caravans that have crossed the glaciated Nangpa La. You then reach the Namche bazaar.

Day 5Rest day in Namche

Namche is tucked away between two ridges amidst the giant peaks of the khumbu and has an abundance of lodges, tea shops and souvenir shops. It is an ideal place to spend a day, acclimatizing to the new altitude before heading off towards Tengboche. To acclimatize, you visit Khunde Hospital set-up by Sir Edmund Hillary, or take a one hour walk up to the Everest View Hotel above Namche for the sunset view of Ama Dablam, Nuptse, Lhotse and Everest. There are also good views from the Natioanl Park Centre and Museum just above the town.

Day 6Trek to Thyanboche (3864m)/ 5-6 hours

From Namche thee trail contours on to the side of the valley, high above the Dudh Kosi from Namche. We get our first really good views of the great peaks of the Khumbu including Mt Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse and Ama Dablam. Passing by several villages and numerous tea shops, we descend steeply to bridge over the river at Phunki Tenga. The village is an ideal stopover for lunch. Here we can rest before making the steep climb to Tengboche. Although the hike up the Zigzag path is tiring, it presents us with `many beautiful sights of rhododendron bushes with beautiful birds and superb mountain scenery. Tengboche is famous for its legendary monastery, the rhododendron bushes with beautiful birds and superb mountain scenery. Tenboche is famous for its legendary monastery, the largest in the Khumbu. A spectacular panorama of Everest, Lhotse and Ama Dablam rising in the horizon can be seen from the campsite.

Day 7Trek to Pheriche (4252m) /4-5 hours

Today we descend downhill through a forest, cross the Imja Khola and climb steadily to the village of Pangboche. The village is directly opposite Ama Dablam (6856m), and has exceptional views of the mountain, with the gompa, Mani walls and scattered pine trees in the foreground. A further two hours walk us to Pheriche.

Day 8Rest day in Pheriche

Day eight for rest and acclimatization. We also to wander up the valley to look at a lake, the Tshola and the perpendicular walls of Cholatse and Tawache. We can climb up onto the ridge overlooking Dingboche for the view of the Imja Valley and the incredible south face of Mt. Lhotse.

Day 9Trek to Lobuche (4930m)/ 4-5 hours

Continue up the wide valley beneath the impressive peaks of Cholatse and Tawache on the left. We then right and take a steep climb towards the foot of the Khumbu Glacier. The tea house at Duglha is a good spot to have lunch. The trail zigzags up through the boulders of the glacier’s terminal moraine. At the top of this there are many stone cairns, built as memorials to the many Sherpas who have died while climbing Mt. Everest. the path then climbs gently along the glacier, to eventually reach the cluster of houses at Lobuche.

Day 10Trek to Gorak Shep (5184m)/ 3-4 hours

To reach our next stop Kala Pattar we follow the Khumbu Glacier. The trail offers superb views of the surrounding mountains, especially where the path is forced to rise to cross a tributary glacier. We stop for lunch at our camping place: Gorak Shep. Later in the afternoon, we make our way to the top of one of the finest viewpoints in the Everest region, Kala Pattar (5554m). As the light begins to fade we stroll back to our camp at Gorak Shep and have an early night in preparation for our trek to Everest Base Camp the following and have an early night in preparation for our trek to Everest Base Camp the following day.

Day 11Trek to Everest Base Camp (5357m)/ 6 hours

Early breakfast and start trek to reach the Everest Base Camp. It takes several hours as the trail weaves it’s through ice pinnacles and past the crevasses of the Khumbu Glacier. On the return leg, we can take a higher route to get a spectacular view of the Khumbu icefall and the route to the South Col. We return to either Gorak Shep or Lobuche.

Day 12Trek to Pangboche (3985) /5-6 hours

Today’s trek is mostly Downhill. As we retrace our steps to Duglha and descend to Pheriche, we arrive at The Himaloayan Rescue Association, a trekker’s aid post and worth a visit. After lunch we cross the Khumbu Khola on a wooden suspension bridge and follow the Imja Khola to the village of Pangboche.

Day 13Trek to Namche (3450m)/ 6-7 hours

From Namche, we continue to follow the river and, after crossing it, climb back up through birch and rhododendron forest to Tengboche. Kwangde, Tawache, Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Kantega and Thamserku are just a few of the Himalayan giants to be seen. We descend to the bridge over the Dudh Kosi from Tengboche. At Phunki Tenga, we get to see the water driven prayer wheels, before making our way back to Namche.

Day 14Trek to Lukla (2900m) 7-8 hours

Our final day’s trekking follows the Dudh Koshi back down to Lukla. This last evening in the mountains presents an ideal opportunity for a farewell party with the Sherpa guides and porters. We get to sample chang (rice beer), try Sherpa dance steps and end the trek on a merry note.

Day 15Fly back to Kathmandu o/n Hotel

Breakfast at Lukla, we head to the airstrip for our return journey to Kathmandu, installation in the hotel.

Day 16 Free Day in Kathmandu.

Day 17Departure from Kathmandu.

Breakfast at hotel .Rest of the day at leisure till departure. Later transfer to airport to board the flight for onward journey.

Inclusions/Exclusions

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Payment Schedule
  • Deposit Per Person at Time of Booking: 50% (full-payment if within 120 days of departure).
  • Final Payment Due: 120 days prior to departure.
Cancellation Fees Per Person
  • 121 days prior to departure or more: 10% of the tour price.
  • 120-91 days prior to departure: 20% of the tour price.
  • 90-61 days prior to departure: 50% of the tour price.
  • 60 days prior to departure or less: 100% of the tour price.
Important Information

HOTEL CHECK-IN & CHECK-OUT:
Most hotels allow check-in to take place during the mid-afternoon while check-out is expected by noon. Should you wish to have a guaranteed room ready for your immediate check-in upon arrival or late-check-out, it can be arranged for an additional charge.

ROOM UPGRADES/SPECIAL REQUESTS:
Upgrades are available on request at individual hotels. Specific requests such as adjacent or connecting rooms, bedding requests, smoking rooms and special dietary needs should be advised at time of booking. Please note that while every effort will be made to secure a special request, it cannot be guaranteed.

BAGGAGE:
Please note should your journey include internal/domestic flights, your luggage allowance may be less than two (2) pieces of baggage and weight/size restrictions. Standard check-in baggage allowance is 15Kg and additional costs may apply.

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Travel insurance is not included in the price of the program and is recommended. Please purchase a good Travel Protection Program (which provides cancellation coverage, medical coverage and protection against lost or stolen or damaged luggage)

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