Everest Base Camp Tours | Nepal

Trekking to Everest Base Camp is a life changing experience. Pass through the stunning Himalayan foothills and watch the sunrise over the awe inspiring Mt Everest. Feel the history with every step as you follow in the footsteps of Tenzing and Hillary. There are just too many superlatives to describe the Everest region of Nepal. Magnificent, awesome, awe inspiring are amongst a few.

Duration
18 days
Cost
$2,599 pp
Departing
All Major Cities
Location
Nepal
Availability
September to April

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4 nights at a 4 star hotel in Kathmandu
All accommodation in well-appointed eco-friendly lodges.
Equipment including sleeping bag, Duvet /Down/ Gore-Tex Jacket and Duffel Bag
All park and track fees
Porter support and Guide
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner (17 Breakfasts, 12 Lunches and 12 Dinners)
Flight from Lukla to Kathmandu
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Day 1

You will be welcomed at the airport and transferred to your hotel in Kathmandu where a pre-trek arrival briefing and other information will be given. Arrangements are made today for the distribution of your kit bag, down jacket, sleeping bag etc. Remainder of the afternoon is free. Your group leader will be happy to assist you in any way he can and will meet you every day while you are in Kathmandu to help you with any queries.
Day 2

Free time in Kathmandu to sightsee and purchase last minute things.

Today you have time to explore the Kathmandu-valley, which has more World Heritage sites than any other city in the world. This capital city has an amazing range of traditional and fascinating highlights, whatever your interest. In our morning exploration of the cultural sights and sounds in Kathmandu, we will visit the Bhaudanath stupa, the biggest Buddhist shrine in Nepal and Pashupatinath, an important Hindu temple, where you may have a chance to witness a public cremation. After the guided tour afternoon is free to pack, purchase last minutes items for your trek or simply relax.
Day 3

Mountain Flight to Lukla (2600) Trek to Manjo (2850) Walk approx 5 hrs :

Early in the morning, we take a half hour mountain flight to Lukla, which is the Everest trek starting point. From Lukla, we trek downhill towards the Dudh Koshi (milky river), a raging river that flows from the highest mountains. The trail is fairly easy and well-marked, meandering around fields of potatoes and wheat. We will pass through many traditional villages to reach the vicinity of Manjo for our first night stay at a local Teahouse.

Today, we will see “Mani Wall” which is a completion of many stone tablets, each with the Buddhist chanting inscriptions, “Om Mani Padme Hum” which means, “Hail to the jewel on the lotus”. Please respect local traditions by walking to the left to these Mani Walls. We will also see groups of yaks and dzypkyos carrying the trek-gear and trading goods along the trail. Spectacular mountain peaks like Nupla (5885m) Kongde Ri (6093 m), Thamserku (6808m) rises majestically above us.
Day 4

Namche Bazaar (3440m) walks approx 4 hrs.

Today, we enter into the Sagarmatha National Park, another World Heritage site. We walk along the river to the confluence of the Dudh Koshi and Bhote Koshi and cross a spectacular high bridge before commencing our ascent to the village of Namche Bazaar, a gateway to Everest. As we ascend passing through pine forests of rhododendron and magnolia, we will sight our first view of the majestic Mt. Everest from a vantage point.
Day 5

Rest Day in Namche Bazaar.

This rest day is very important to acclimatize. Though it is a rest day, you have lots of options. You may walk to the hill above the village to the National Park Headquarters to see stunning view of huge mountains including Mt. Everest. The Sherpa cultural center in the National Park headquarters, has an interesting collection of Sherpa mountaineering items and photographs. You may go on an excursion to Thame village or those who are fit and acclimatizing well may wish to take an optional morning walk to the Everest View Hotel from where the view of the Mt. Everest and Ama Dablam may be seen or just simply relax and watch the Sherpa culture around.
Day 6

Thyangboche (3870m) walk approx 6 hrs.

Leaving the Sherpa capital Namche Bazaar, the trail meanders around the ridges with spectacular views of Ama Dablam and Everest. After lunch we cross the Dudh Koshi and begin to ascend until it finishes at a small flat piece of land which has a famous Buddhist monastery called Thyangboche. This monastery was recently re-built after it was destroyed by fire in 1989. We will have spectacular views of the Everest massif and the stunning Ama Dablam. As this area is a devout Buddhist region, the wild life is unharmed so there is a possibility that we may see some wild animals such as musk deer, mountain goat and Pheasants etc.
Day 7

Dingboche (4360m) walk approx 4 hrs.

The trail now ascend up to Imja Khola. We may take a slight detour to visit the oldest monastery there. We then head up to Dingboche, situated just beneath Ama Dablan. The trail passes through the valley surrounded by glistering mountains all around.
Day 8

Rest Day at Dingboche.

This is an important rest day for acclimatization before we go to higher altitudes with the option of hiking high up to the ridge overlooking the village or up to the Chukung Village. You may spend the day exploring or relaxing and enjoying the unforgettable mountain scenery.
Day 9

Lobuche (4930m) walk approx 4-5 hrs.

As we are gaining altitude, it is important to walk slowly and steady. Walking on barren slopes above the tree line we will see different peaks such as Cholatse, Lobuche and Pumari unfold in this contrasting and spectacular landscape. Rock Cairns can be seen dedicated to the memory of climbers attempting the high mountains at Dugla Ridge. Walking up onto the Khumbu Glacier (the longest glacier in Nepal) to Lobuche for the overnight camp, one can feel the temperature drop as we are more exposed with our camp situated along this glacier.
Day 10

Gorak Shep (5288m) walk approx 3-4 hrs / climb Kalapathar (5546m) approx walk 4 hrs.

Today, we are high among the glaciers of the world’s highest peaks as we trek towards Gorak Shep. After the rest, we ascend the slopes of Kalapathar, a small, rocky peak on the south west ridge of Pumori, a slow, and steady pace once again takes us to a vantage point to savour the sensational Himalayan vistas all around. The climb is not easy but the view from the top surpasses your wildest imagination. We will hear huge glaciers creaking as they move under pressure and be awe-struck at the sheer size and majesty of the surrounding peaks including Pumori, Nuptse, Changtse, Ama Dablam, Tawache, Kantega and Everest – the highest mountain in the world. About 3 kilometre to the east and some 200 meter below, the famed Everest base camp is seen in a bowl at the bottom of the notorious Khumbu Ice Fall. For many trekkers, reaching Kala Pathar is a very emotional experience and we have allowed plenty of time on Kala Pathar to enjoy the experience. We return to Gorak Shep for an over night stay. This spectacular village is surround by Pumari (7145m), Lingtren (6697m), Nuptse (7745m) and of course Everest (8848m). As the sun sets it becomes very cold though the sun is strong during the day.
Day 11

Morning excursion to Everest base camp (5300m) walk approx 4-5 hrs and trek back to Lobuche, walk approx 2-3 hrs.

This morning we head for Everest Base Camp. The trail sometimes can be difficult to follow so do keep an eye on your Sherpa guides and walk carefully. On the way we might encounter yaks and porters supplying food and equipment to the Expedition group in March and April. We could not see Everest from base camp but we can see the most difficult and dangerous section of any Everest expedition, the Khumbu Ice Fall that flows from the Western Cwm. After Everest Base Camp and Kalapattar, we will descend down to the highlander’s village called Lobuche. Another day at high altitude so be prepared for it to be a long and tiring day. The trek to Everest base camp is optional so if you are feeling tired you can rest at Gorak Shep instead.
Day 12

Thyanboche walk approx 5 hrs.

We retrace our steps to Dughla: it seems much quicker and easier going down! There can be a tendency to rush as we are walking downhill, but there is still much to see as we descend to Pangboche and visit it’s historical monastery, thought to be the oldest in the Khumbu. As we leave the old Pangboche monastery, we head to Thaynboche for the overnight stay there.
Day 13

Khumjung (3780m) walks 5 hrs.

It is a comfortable days walk, with plenty of time to explore these unique and more traditional villages until we reach the “City in the clouds “, Khumjung, where Sir Edmund Hillary built “School house in the clouds” and famous Khude hospital. On the way, as we pass through terraced fields we may see a brightly coloured pheasant, the Imphieant Pheasant, the national bird of Nepal. We will also be able to visit the Khumjung monastery where we may have an opportunity to see the famous “Scalp of Yeti”.
Day 14

Phakding (2600m) walk approx 6 hrs.

Though, we are returning back, there are still more things to see on the way like the Everest View Hotel (optional) near by, with views of the mountains including Everest, where you can stop for refreshments before passing through the yak breeding farm while descending to Namche Bazaar. After leaving Namche, we continue to descend through the rhododendron forest to the valley floor to follow the Dudh Koshi downhill and then out of the national park to our campsite at Phakding.
Day 15

Lukla (2600m) walk approx 3-4 hrs.

We retrace our steps along the same Dudh Koshi. It is a beautiful and easy walk through pine and rhododendron forest with a view of Kusum Kanguru and other splendid mountains behind us before a gradual climb out of the river valley to the trek starting point Lukla. We will savour our final mountain sunset of the trek as we complete this exhilarating journey.
Day 16

Fly back to Kathmandu.

This morning, we have a flight from Lukla to Kathmandu; it is a thrilling exciting flight over forests, fields and villages with the Himalayas at the background. On arrival, we transfer to the hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure.
Day 17

Spend the day exploring Kathmandu.

There are lots of interesting things to see in the Kathmandu valley: the Royal Palace, Durbar Squares, Swayambhunath (the monkey temple), Patan and an ancient city Bhakatpur etc. Or you may explore down town to shop for souvenirs, getting your photos or slides processed and trying out the various restaurants in Thamel.
Day 18

Head home or transfer to your next destination.

It is time to fly back home. Those people travelling by aircraft to further destinations will be transferred to the airport.

End of Itinerary

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