Our Everest Base Camp Trek is a spectacular lodge to lodge trek through some of Nepal’s most breathtakingly beautiful landscapes. Join us for a travel experience like no other!
Trip Facts:
– Trip length: 15 days
– Destination: Nepal
– Trip type: Trekking
– Difficulty level/ fitness level: Moderate
– Max-Altitude/ Elevation: 5430m/ 17,815ft
– Accommodation: Star hotel in cities, Tea house/ lodge during the trek
– Meal arrangement: Fully covered during the trek, breakfast in cities
– Transportation type: Flight & private vehicle
– Arrival: Kathmandu, Nepal
– Departure: Kathmandu, Nepal
– Ideal travel time: March – June & Sept-Dec
– Ideal group size: 2-10 (or on request)
Introduction:
Mount Everest – perhaps the only mountain known by everyone, sporty or nerdy, adventurous or prudent. Being the highest mountain above sea level on Earth, many mountaineers mark conquering the 8,848m on their bucket list. The risk involved, however, is a setback for most people who wish to enjoy the picturesque Everest scenery. But now, there is a moderate alternative for common folks – The Everest Base Camp Trek.
Everest Base Camp Trekking is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. With an elevation of 5,634m and approximately 65km long from Lukla to EBC (130km around), you can fully experience the sublimation of nature with the promise of breathtaking icefalls, panoramic mountain views and massive glaciers. Besides the scenery, during the stay in villages and exploration of different monasteries, you will have the chance to have an in-depth understanding of the Sherpa’s unique way of living and the deep linkage of their lives to the mountains.
This trip lets you have the most sincere dialogue with Nepal’s nature and culture. Besides featuring different worldwide famous mountains, including Mt. Khumbila, Nuptse, Khumbuste, Pumori and most importantly, Everest, you can also have the chance to see the Khumbu Glacier and Icefall along the way. Even the most ordinary scenes – golden wheat fields swaying in the wind, blooming rhododendrons, lush forests with wild, gentle animals – are worth being framed and captured on camera. Throughout the trek, there are chances to stay in local Himalayan villages, visit monasteries or even observe religious rituals performed there.
Our trekking package also features the famous city – Kathmandu. Known as the “City of Temples”, Kathmandu is the cradle of Nepal’s civilisation. Used to be the capital of different kingdoms, this place contains many important cultural and historical sites. You will have the chance to unfold years of the history of Nepal as we venture around the city.
Generally, the ideal trekking season would be Spring (March – June) and Autumn (September – December). For Spring, with winter has just come to an end, the sky clear, and the mountain tips covered by snow, it is a good choice for Annapurna Circuit Trek. For hills above 3,500m, they would also be covered by snow. There may be short showers, yet most days are warm and sunny. For Autumn, after the monsoon and before the cold sets in, this period is perfect to trek if you are looking for a paranormal view of the mountains. The sky is cloudless, with lush plants shimmering under the gentle sunshine. Although the snow is less than during the Spring season, it is the best time for the crystal clear view. The temperature is also perfect – not scorching hot during the day and durably cool at night.
Everest Base Camp trek is suitable for time-abundant trekking beginners who wish to unveil the beauty of Everest in a chill way. We also offer other treks of the Everest Region: the 8-day Everest Panorama Trek for trekking newbies, the 22-day Everest Base Camp Jiri Trek for advanced trekkers and the 15-day Gokyo Valley Trek.
We welcome you at the international airport upon your arrival and will transfer you to our hotel. Enjoy the welcoming program and rest overnight.
After breakfast, enjoy a guided tour around Kathmandu valley. Experience the unique cultural vibes around Kathmandu valley by visiting various UNESCO sites, including Swayambhunath, Patan Durbar Square and other landmarks of great historical significance. After the tour, a briefing session will be given for a more in-depth understanding of the upcoming trek. Take a good rest at the hotel in Kathmandu.
Enjoy breakfast, and then revel in the breathtaking scenery on our flight to Lukla. With the airport perched on the side of a mountain, you can see rolling clouds on the surging peaks of mountains seemly within your reach. In contrast to the hustle and bustle of Kathmandu, Lukla, the gateway of all treks in the Everest region, is enveloped by the tranquillity of the Himalayas – a patch of blue sky with snow-tipped mountains furnishing the ground, the air crisp and the wind slight. From there, we start our trekking journey. Today’s trek is relatively short and easy – we trek for about 3 hours to Phakding. During the gradual path to Phakding, you would be surrounded by towering mountains and rolling hills. Enjoy the view of Mount Khumbila and Kusum Kangraru and stay overnight at the teahouse at Phakding.
After breakfast, we set our foot to the north from Phakding and trek for 6 hours to Namche Bazaar. Walking through a lush pine forest and crossing Dudh Koshi River, and right before entering Sagarmatha National Park, we would pass through a few quaint small villages like Chumoa and Monjo. Sagarmatha National Park is a UNESCO-listed World Heritage Centre with dramatic mountains, glaciers and deep valleys. Several rare species of the Himalayas region, like the snow leopard and the lesser panda, can occasionally be found in the park. The natural greens there is a pleasure to the eye, too – along the way, you can see thick pine woods and cedar covering the whole land with occasional little streams running by. After crossing a suspension bridge and a steep ascend trail, we reach Namche Bazaar – the largest commercial hub in the Khumbu region. Stay overnight at the teahouse.
Today we will acclimate and explore Namche Bazaar. Here, you can do a final shopping for essentials before the trek. There are nice restaurants and cafes for you to chill and relax. Dental and medical services can also be found there. If it happens to be a Saturday, we can also visit the weekly market. The Everest Photo Gallery and Sherpa Culture Museum can offer a more comprehensive picture of the mountain life here. If you wish to witness it yourself, we may also go hiking to the Everest View Hotel for the panorama of the Himalayas lying ahead, or else we can trek to Khumjung village for a glimpse of the life of Sherpas. Tonight stay at the teahouse in Namche Bazaar.
After breakfast, we start today’s trek light, and easy right beside the Dudh Koshi River to Phunki, followed by an ascend to our destination of the day – Tengboche. Today’s trail is a scenic one that features the Himalayan range. Surrounded by rhododendron trees, the national flower of Nepal, Tengboche is a quaint and peaceful village. The Tengboche Monastery the largest Tibetan Buddhist monastery of the Sherpa community in the Khumbu region. Situated inside the Sagarmatha National Park, Tengboche monastery is the perfect location to enjoy the panoramic view of mountains, featuring Tawache, Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam and Thamserku. Tonight we stay at the teahouse in Tengboche after the 6-hour trek.
Today after breakfast, we trek for 6 hours from Tengboche to Dingboche. For the downward path to Debuche, you can already see the towering peak of Mount Everest. After crossing the Imja River, we reach the village of Pangboche. Before reaching Dingboche, we could also choose to visit the Pangboche Monastery. The Buddhist monastery is famous for Meh-Teh Lama, a sasquatch and Buddhist master living nearby. Then we ascend to Dingboche, where we will spend overnight today. This Sherpa village is filled with lodges and tenting areas. There, you may find kilometres of stone walls covering the whole valley of Imja. Small stupas can be found scattered around the place as well. Enjoy the scenic view here and rest overnight at the teahouse.
For the acclimatization day at Dingboche, we will spend our day on a relaxing hike to Nagerjun after breakfast. Despite the steep slope and high ascend that requires physical strength, the 4-hour hike is worth the effort as it offers a stunning panoramic view of a few famous peaks, including Lobuche East, Lobuche West, Lhotse, Kangtega and Thamserku. You can also obtain a bird-eye view of the Imja Khola Valley and the Dingboche village there. After our hike, we head back to the village and enjoy private time in Dingboche. Stay overnight at the teahouse and prepare for tomorrow’s trek.
After breakfast, we begin to trek from Dingboche to Lobuche. On our way, we will pass through the Periche Aid post of the Himalayan Rescue Association, which provides medical services for trekkers with mountain sickness. As we ascend through the steep path along Khumbu Glacier, we walk up some steep slopes and reach Chupki Lhara, where the whole area is enveloped by breathtaking mountain views. Walking up to a ridge, we find a memorial shrine crafted especially for trekkers who give up their lives for Everest. Further down the Khumbu Glacier moraine, peaks like Khumbutse, Lingtren, Mahalangur Himal and the Pumori are right at the front. Crossing the glacier marks an end to our 5-hour trek today. Stay overnight at the teahouse.
Today is our big day of trekking to the Everest Base Camp. Although we will trek for approximately 8 hours, it will not be very challenging since we have to walk slowly to get adapted to the altitude. The path begins with a relatively easier trek to the village of Gorakshep, where we can take a rest and have tea in the lodge. Then we will walk a straight upward rough path to the Everest Base Camp. Enjoy the stunning view of the Nuptse, Khumbuste and Pumori. Immerse in the immense beauty of Everest and rest overnight at the teahouse.
Today early morning after breakfast, we trek from Gorak Shep, walking along the scenic route featuring Everest, Lingtren and Changtse to Kalapatther for the sunrise. The journey to the summit is of slow and steady pace, and you could also enjoy spectacular mountain views along the way. The sunrise is definitely a once-in-a-lifetime experience – you have the chance to see the sun colouring the whole sky with fiery red and orange, the whole world gradually awakened by the little red ball, with the tip of Everest tinged with the golden ray of light. Then, we descend to Pheriche and spend the night at the teahouse. The whole trek of the day would be approximately 7-8 hours.
Today after breakfast, we follow the path of Imj River with numerous ascends and descends. During our 7-hour trek, we will pass through rhododendron and juniper forests, cross a suspension bridge and walk through a pine forest where many wild animals inhabit. Then, we will pass Kyangjuma and reach Namche Bazaar again. Stay overnight at the teahouse in Namche.
Enjoy breakfast and get prepared for the challenging descending journey of today. The way from Namche back to Lukla is rather steep and rocky. Trekking alongside the Dudh Koshi River for 7 hours, we will cross suspension bridges, walk through some pine and rhododendron forests and pass by some monasteries. After reaching Lukla, let’s sit back, relax and have a toast on completing the trek. Stay overnight at a guesthouse in Lukla.
Early morning, enjoy a scenic flight back to Kathmandu. Seize the last minute to enjoy the vibes of Kathmandu and grab the last chance to capture memorable moments in Nepal. Enjoy farewell dinner and rest overnight at the hotel.
You will be taken to the airport by our vehicle at the assigned time. We are delighted to serve you by any means. Goodbye, and may we meet again.
We would be happy to customize your trip to include more days in Nepal. Just let us know what you would like to do and we could arrange anything from leisurely sightseeing tours to biking, paddling and jungle safari adventures.
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