Everest Base Camp Trekking is a thrilling adventure to the foothills of the Mount Everest giving you a lifetime experience of trekking in a true essence. This trek itself is quite challenging but the feeling you get as you undertake the journey to the most fascinating land of the Himalayas through the serenity and beauty of nature scattered in its diverse vegetation and the topographical diversity with the gigantic mountains is just surreal. Behold and capture this dreamlike experience and an opportunity to immerse into the unique Buddhist culture and learn about their distinct tradition and lifestyle. To all the travel enthusiasts and the adventure seekers, this trek provides you the perfect opportunity to set your feet at the closest periphery of the world’s tallest peak and have an eyeful of the snow-clad mountain peaks. No wonder, this trek has been magnetizing people from all over the globe with its exquisite beauty.
The challenging trails of this trek overall lead you to the grandiosity of the Everest and other sublime mountain peaks through the distinguished landmark of Kala Patthar meaning black stone situated on the south edge of Mount Pumori, a vantage point overlooking at the panoramic and the jaw-dropping pictures of the mountain ranges. Along the journey, you will be accompanied by the impeccable beauty of the wilderness across the Sagarmatha National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a habitat for many varieties of flora and fauna.
We look forward to being your travel companion in your pursuit to this adventurous and marvelous journey.
Trip highlights
- A marvelous journey for adventure aficionados into the Himalayan kingdom looking forward to getting a glimpse of the mighty Everest and adjoining mountain ranges enjoying the abundant gift of nature.
- Get interconnected with the traditional and unique lifestyle of Sherpa people and get a real taste of their hospitality.
- Explore Panboche monastery and the largest monastery in Tengboche region with the very same name, Tengboche monastery.
- Explore the buzzing Namche Bazaar
- Marvel at the magnificent view of the Mount Everest and Mount Pumari from the vantage point of Kala Patthar.
- The ice sculpture from the Khumbu Glacier is another peculiarity of this trip.
- City touring Kathmandu
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival Day
Upon your arrival in Kathmandu, our representative will be there at the airport for your assistance. The rest of the day we leave it for you to relax and get over the jetlag. Saunter around the streets of Kathmandu for some fresh air.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 2: Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla and then trek to Phakding
Today, we take an early morning flight to Lukla after breakfast. About 45 minutes of a scenic flight amongst the high mountain peaks and we land at the Tenzing Hillary airport in Lukla, our start point of the Everest-Kala Patthar trek. About an hour of steady descent through the village of Lukla, we reach the Cheplung village from where the view of Mount Khumbila (a sacred and never climbed mountain) standing at a height of 18900 ft is spectacular. Follow the trails and gradually descent for another three to four hours to reach Phakding via Tharo Khosi and Ghar along the route.
Overnight at Phakding.
Day 3: Phakding to Namchhe Bazaar
As we leave Phakding village behind, we walk along the beautiful forest of pine trees with the Dudh Koshi River flowing along following the up north trails to the valley of Benkar. Captivating view of Mount Thamserku and walking across the Dudh Koshi River via the suspension bridge will lead you to the checkpoint of Chumoa to Monjo, the entry to Sagarmatha Park. Follow the trails across the small forests crossing over the bridges until you come to the convergent point of Dudh Koshi and Bhote Koshi Rivers. Continue descending and ascending trails to Namche Bazaar for about four hours via Chautari and Jorsale village.
Overnight at Namchhe Bazaar.
Day 4: Namchhe Bazaar/Acclimatization Day
We take a halt to our further journey so as to get acclimatized towards the higher altitude for the remaining of our trekking. Explore Namchhe Bazaar, the focal center of the Khumbu region with all the modern amenities at your convenience. A visit to the Namchhe Gumba which takes about 30 minutes of walking from Namchhe Bazaar and an uphill hike to the Hotel Everest View could be the best thing you could do to help yourself with acclimatization. The vantage point offers you the outstanding outlook of the mountain ranges that includes Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Lhotse, Tawoche as well as Mount Everest. Also, you can give this day to hike to the beautiful village of Khumjung inhabited by the Sherpa community observing their traditional way of life.
Overnight at Namchhe Bazaar.
Day 5: Namchhe Bazaar to Tengboche
Our journey today is a combination of smooth as well as some up-and-down trails. One can witness the splendid views of Mount Everest, Mount Lhotse, Mount Ama Dablam and Mount Thamserku as we descent our way towards Dudh Koshi River. Walk along the colorful forests of rhododendron with the company of Himalayan thar, musk deer, leopards, Himalayan griffon and multicolored pheasants along the way. Continue the trails to Sansa, the junction to Everest Base Camp and Gokyo valley through the dense pine forests. Crossing a suspension bridge over the Dudh Koshi River embroidered with colorful prayer flags will take you to Phunki Thenga from where you ascend uphill once again along the pine forest until you reach Tengboche.
Overnight at Tengboche.
Day 6: Tengboche to Dingboche
Wake up early morning and pay a visit to the Tengboche monastery with the mountains covered in thick snow and hues. Thereupon, continue descending through the lush forests of conifers and rhododendrons. Capture the enthralling scenic views of the mountain peaks as you pace against the trails down to the Imja Valley and Lobuche River and continue an uphill hike to Dingboche. Relish the arable fields of barley and buckwheat shielded with stone walls with a purpose to ward off the storm and animals.
Overnight at Dingboche.
Day 7: Acclimatization Day in Dingboche.
As our journey hereafter takes us to an altitude above 5000 m, another acclimatization day is much needed. Dingboche is a popular stop point for trekkers. Hike to Chukkung valley at an elevated point of 4730 m and relish the beauty of Mount Lhotse, Mount Choyo and Mount Makalu and the picturesque landscapes and the colorful farmlands along the Imja Valley.
Overnight at Dingboche.
Day 8: Dingboche to Lobuche
Our journey to a higher altitude starts from here. Take the encircling trails to Dulgha through the Khumbu Khola valley. Walk further to Phulung Karpo via Dusa, a place of yak herders. En route, Mount Pumori standing tall and proud at 7165 m will be greeting you with its magnificence. Further your hike towards Chupki Lhara and then down to Khumbu glacier moraine. Leaving behind the Khumbu glacier and the elegance of the mountain peaks including Mount Pumori, Mount Khumbutse and Mount Mahalangur, we make our way to Lobuche.
Overnight at Lobuche.
Day 9: Lobuche to Gorak Shep to Everest Base Camp
Today, we ascend ahead up the valley to the end of plain grassland. An uphill hike of about 25 minutes towards the Khumbu glacier and a short hike downhill through the rocky moraine trails take you to Gorak Shep, a flat sandy area that makes it look like a desert. Hereupon, we walk along the endless streams and rocky banks back towards the Everest Base Camp. Continue the gentle slopes and then way down to the Khumbu Icefall, the path of which can be misleading as the trail keeps on changing every year because of the movement of the glacier. Thus, it is very much recommended to follow your Sherpa. However, the best vantage point to see the mighty Everest is the summit of Kala Patthar and not the base camp as many might think of. Once you get to the Everest Base Camp, you can see the bustle and commotion with the flock of mountaineers and trekkers and their colorful tents. You can also get a closer view of Mount Lingtren and Mount Khumbuste from EBC.
Trace the easy and flat downhill trails back to Gorak Shep.
Overnight at Gorak Shep.
Day 10: Gorak Shep to Kala Patthar and to Pheriche
Kala Patthar meaning black stone is situated on the south edge of Mount Pumori, the vantage point to get the magnificent view of the Mount Everest and other mountain ranges. Continue ascending to Kala Patthar where you will be greeted with the grandiosity of the gigantic mountains ranges of Khumbutse and Lingtren. Hike up for about 30 minutes until you reach Kala Patthar. Relish the splendid panoramic views from the summit of Kala Patthar. We will continue our way back to Gorak Shep for breakfast and then descend downhill to Pheriche, a popular stop for trekkers, situated above the Tsola River at an elevation of about 4371 m.
Overnight at Pheriche.
Day 11: Pheriche to Namchhe Bazaar
Today, we continue our downhill trekking towards Namchhe Bazaar from Pheriche. It takes about seven hours of walking to cover the distance from Pheriche to Namchhe Bazaar. Crossing across the Dudh Koshi River via suspension bridge bedecked with colorful prayer flags, follow the trails along the Dudh Koshi valley descending into the thick forest of pine, juniper and colorful rhododendron flowers. Enjoy the spectacular views of the Mount Ama Dablam and Thamserku along the windy trails before you reach the busy Namchhe Bazaar.
Overnight at Namchhe Bazaar.
Day 12: Namchhe Bazaar to Lukla
We are almost at the end of our trip, and today our trails will be mostly be flat and leveled with a combination of small ups and downs. Leaving behind the beautiful bazaar of Namchhe, we take the descending trail through the rocky landscape until we come across the Dudh Koshi River and its tributaries from where our trekking trail becomes more level and easy. Continue walking the trails through the rhododendron and pine forests across the traditional Sherpa villages which eventually will lead you to Chheplung from where it is a 45 minutes of uphill walk to reach Lukla.
Overnight at Lukla.
Day 13: Lukla to Kathmandu
Usually, the flights are scheduled for the mornings as the afternoons can be very windy due to which there is a high chance of the flight getting delayed or canceled due to bad weather conditions. Once again, 45 minutes of a scenic flight amongst the high mountain peaks before you take off at Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu from where you will be escorted back to your hotel by our representatives. Explore the day sightseeing and exploring the capital city. Visit the pilgrimage sites of Pashupatinath, Boudhanath and Swyambhunath and explore Kathmandu Durbar Square in the evening.
Overnight at Kathmandu.
Day 14: Departure Day
Visit Bhaktapur Durbar Square and Patan Durbar Square, UNESCO World Heritage Site early in the morning. We leave you the remaining day to yourself for you to explore and stroll around and then finally take you to the airport for your final departure.