Everest Base Camp is in Nepal at an altitude of 5,364 meters (17,598 ft). Your trip starts in the valley of temples, Kathmandu. An ancient city famous for Hindu temples and Buddhist Stupas. Several United Nations World Heritage Sites gives you a glimpse of the Golden Age of Nepal’s art and architectural history.
A day touring Kathmandu and another prepping for the trek follows a twin-otter flight to Lukla where the trail head begins to the top of the world.
The Everest Base Camp trek on the south side is one of the most popular trekking routes in the Himalayas and is visited by thousands of trekkers each year. Trekkers usually fly from Kathmandu to Lukla before beginning the morning trek to this base camp. From Lukla, the trek leads upper to the Sherpa capital of Namche Bazaar, 3,440 meters (11,290 ft), following the valley of the Dudh Koshi river.
Country : Nepal
Altitude: 5,364m (17,598 ft)
Start/End: Kathmandu
Day 15 to 16
Destination : Lukla, Everest Base Camp, Kalapattar
Best Season : Spring (March, April, & May) Fall (October, November & December)
1. UNESCO Heritage World sites
2. Famous Sherpas Mountain Culture. Mt. Everest scenic view including Khumbu Glacier, Kalapatthar View Point
3. Highest Himalaya Hiking experience.
4. Famous Buddhist Culture and Monastery sightseeing.
5. More than 99 different Mountain over 6000m till 8848m including Mt. Everest
6. Kathmandu Valley Cultural and Heritage Sightseeing
Day 1
Kathmandu
Elevation: 4,383 feet / 1336 meters
Following the trans-Atlantic flight, you arrive at Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu. EWT will receive you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel. Welcome dinner awaits in the evening.
Day 2
Kathmandu
Elevation: 4,383 feet / 1336 meters
A guide will show you the beauty of Kathmandu, an amalgam of glorious past and modern-day chaos. You also pack and prepare for the trek. Our guides will check your equipment to make sure you are all set.
Day 3
Phakding
Elevation: 8,563 feet / 2610 meters
45 minutes twin-otter flight from Kathmandu takes you to the trail head,Lukla(2886m). The trek start on gradual slopes with 4-5 hours of walkto Phakding.
Day 4
NamcheBazaar
Elevation: 11,286 feet / 3440 meters
A trek along the Dudhkosi, a river white like milk, crossing the many swinging suspension bridges we enter the Sagarmatha National Park, we cross the famous uphill towards the Gateway of Everest, Namche Bazaar.
Day 5
Rest Day at NamcheBazaar
Elevation: 11,286 feet / 3440 meters
Rest day on mountains mean staying active all day but sleeping back in the same altitude, not higher. Rest day at Namche is time for an early start to one of the highlights of the Everest Region, a hike to Syangboche. This short hike takes you to the vantage point where the majestic Himalayan giants including Mt Everest, Mt Lhotse, Ambadablam unveil. You return to Namche, the bazaar with internet café, bakeries, museum, various shops with western climbing equipment and local artifacts.
Day 6
Thyangboche
Elevation: 12,664 feet / 3860 meters
Hiking Distance: ~ 5 miles
Destination for today is Thyangboche which is home to the famous monastery perched on the highest altitude in the world. Time to get blessings and awaken the internal journey.
Day 7
Dingboche/Pheriche
Elevation: 14,469 feet / 4410 meters
Hiking Distance: ~ 5 miles
From Thyangboche the trail descends to the heavens. Yes, that’s right. Debuche is considered ‘paradise’ in the Rai community. We continue the journey to Pangboche, Dingboche and finally Pheriche. In today’s journey you can notice the terrain now covered in lowering bushes.
Day 8
Acclimatization day at Pheriche. Hiking to Nagakarsang Hill. Gain around 500 meters and rest at Pheriche.
Day 9
Lobuche
Elevation: 16,109 feet / 4910 meters
The landscape rises in gradual slope parallel to Khumbu Glacier. On our way to Lobuche we pass the stone memorials for the departed soul of climbers who decided to rest in the mountains. Mt Pumorishines on us as we reach Lobuche.
Day 10
GorakShep-Everest Base Camp
Elevation: 17,000 feet / 5182 meters
Hiking Distance: ~ 4 miles
Gorakhshep(5100m) is the final point to see permanent human facility. A few tea-houses. Two hours trek from Gorakhshep and we are at the foot of Mt Everest. We will spend a few hours at the Base camp and return to Gorakhshep.
Day 11
Kalapatthar-Lobuche
Elevation: 17,575 feet / 5357 meters
Hiking Distance: ~ 2 miles
We start early to catch the magnificence of Mt Everest. Kala Patthar offers one of the most rewarding views of Everest. This is where most famous pictures of Everest are clicked. We will return to Gorakhshep for breakfast and keep going to the day’s destination, Lobuche.
Day 12
Thyangboche
Day 13
Monjo
Day 14
Lukla
Day 15
Flight to Kathmandu
Day 16
Return flight
Included
• Pick up and drop.
• Tickets of bus and flights related to the package.
• Management of Accommodation and meals according to contract (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)
• All taxes, medical supplies and all necessary paper works and national Park and Trekking permit.
• Well equipped English speaking guide and support crews.
• Sightseeing in Kathmandu valley by private vehicles
• Tickets of bus and flights related to your trekking package.
Excluded
• Except the things which are not explained in included parts
• Personal wedges, extra food and all kind of bottle drinks
• Trekking gear
• Climbing equipment
• Personal travel insurance
• Visa fee, international tickets and airport tax
• Tips for guides/porters