Everest Base Camp Trek
- Overview
- Itinerary
Overview
Everest base camp trek is one of the most popular trek of Everest region. Climbing up to Everest base camp and Kalapatthar is an ultimate aim for trekkers and is a once in a life time adventure trek of great courage and thrill all the way to the foot of world highest peak MT Everest(8848m). Everest base camp trek is a fascinating trekking route that offers you to experience the gigantic Himalayas view and explore the untouched Sherpa culture and religion.
Everest base camp trek starts with a fascinating mountain scenic flight from Kathmandu to lukla. The trek begins from lukla following Dudh Koshi River and passing through Sherpa capital town Namche Bazar all the way up to the foot of mighty Everest. Everest base camp trek offers you the breathtaking scenery with spectacles of sparkling snowcapped peaks, remarkable glaciers, charming Sherpa settlement, ancient ornate monasteries and friendly and warm Sherpa people. This is one of the most operated trekking route that passes through different tropical forest, variety of rhododendron and oak, astonishing natural wilderness, sparkling Himalayas, lakes, springs, high passes and let you explore the warm welcoming culture of Sherpa people.
Everest base camp trek a 16days trek is designed for the trekkers who seek for natural beauty and better Himalayas view. This trekking route of khumbu region is a courageous trek filled with excitement and surprises. Trekking Everest base camp is a moderate trek designed for the trekkers with good health condition and trekking experience to fulfill the dream of trekking all the way to view the highest peak of the world MT Everest.
Itinerary
Day 01: We welcome you at Tribhuvan International airport (1345meters). We assist you from the airport to the hotel. Rest overnight.
Day 02: Today we go for a short tour around Kathmandu valley, to visit various cultural and seeinghtseeing spot. We visit Pashupathi nath, syambhu and patan city of art. Rest overnight.
Day 03: Today we fly a scenic flight from Kathmandu to Tenzin and Hillary Airport in Lukla (2804 meters). We start our trek to Phakding (2610 meters) walking for 3 hours. Rest overnight.
Day 04: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3441 meters) 5 hours. Overnight at Guesthouse.
Day 05: Namche Bazaar Acclimatization day. Overnight at Guesthouse.
Day 06: Trek to Tenboche Monastery (3860 meters) 5 hours. Overnight at Guesthouse.
Day 07: Trek to Dingboche (4350 meters) 6 hours. Overnight at Guesthouse.
Day 08: Day trip to Chhukung valley (4710 meters) and trek back to Dingboche. 4 hours. Overnight at Guesthouse.
Day 09: Trek to Lobuche (4910 meters) 5 hours. Overnight at Guesthouse
Day 10: Trek to Everest Base Camp (5365 meters) then back to Gorak Shep. 8 hours. Overnight at Guesthouse.
Day 11: Today we go for a Hike up to Kalapatthar (5555 meters) early in the morning and then trek down for 7hours all the way to Periche (4200 meters).Rest overnight.
Day 12: Today early in the morning we Trek for 6hours all the way to Namche Bazaar (3441 meters). Rest overnight.
Day 13: Today we trek from Namche Bazar for 6hours all the way to Lukla (2804 meters). Rest overnight.
Day 14: Today early in the morning we fly from Lukla to Kathmandu. Rest Overnight.
Day 15: Leisure day at Kathmandu city you can go for a shopping or a short hike around. Rest Overnight.
Day 16: Today we Transfer you to the international airport for your final flight departure.
Trip fact
Trip duration: 16 Days
Trip grade: Moderate
Activity: Trekking and Cultural trip
Starts in: Kathmandu
Ends in: Kathmandu
Trek type: Tea House / Lodge
Maximum altitude: 5357m