Highlights:
Everest Base Camp Trek is ultimate goal for trekkers and introductory bid for climbers seeking to conquer Everest. Being the highest mountain above sea level, many enthusiastic climber mark summiting 8,848m on their bucket list. The risk and budget involved, however, is a setback for most of people who wants to step foot on the top of Everest. But, now, there is great alternative for common folks – Everest Base Camp Trek.
Trekking to Everest Base Camp starts with an adventurous Trans-Himalayan flight to Lukla – make sure you sit on your left for the glimpse of Everest. We follow the trail to Sherpa village that menders between soaring peaks, towards Everest. The 65km (approx.) long distance from Lukla to Everest Base Camp promises immaculate high-altitude beauty, breathtaking waterfalls, wonderful mountain views and incredible glaciers. After Namche Bazaar, we walk above the tree line and the landscapes becomes more appealing and the ice giants come closer in view. We stay in local-run teahouses which offers in-depth understanding of Sherpa culture and deep connection of their lifestyle with mountain.
16 Days Everest Base Camp trip itinerary is meticulously designed to minimize the risk of AMS by limiting the daily altitude gain and ensuring two rest (acclimatization) days – one at Namche Bazaar and other at Dingboche. EBC trek is perfect for time-abundant trekkers who wish to unfold the vastness and beauty of Everest region in comfortable way.
There are basically two high seasons for Everest Base Camp tour i.e. spring – February to late May, and autumn – September to the end of November. These seasons are known for good weather and best views.
The summer remains wet with heavy downpours and winter in extremely cold.
When you start EBC trek, you are at height of 2,850m/9,000ft and start walking to 5,364m/17,500ft high in rugged mountain terrain. If you are physically fit, this trek would not be as hard as it seems. We suggest you to climb slow and follow the rules of height to protect yourself for AMS.
Please be aware that the flight from Kathmandu – Lukla – Kathmandu often gets delayed by few hours or may even get canceled for one or more days due to unfavorable weather conditions. It may happen even in best trekking season. Hence, we suggest our trekkers to come with some buffer days (1 or 2 days) to accommodate such delays.
We will work hard to avoid such delays and arrange the next flight for you. We can also arrange Helicopter rescue service in such conditions upon the request of our client.
Day 01 - Arrival in Kathmandu (1,350m/4,428ft)
Arrival in Kathmandu (13,45m) at the Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA). pick up by our office representative, transfer you to your hotel, evening brief you about your trip, Overnight at a hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 02 – Sightseeing of Kathmandu valley UNESCO world heritage sites & trek Preparation
We tour Durbar Square, Pashupatinath temple, Swayambhunath stupa and Bouddhanath stupa which are all world heritage sites. The Durbar Square sheds light on the life of the royals in ancient times. Pashupatinath temple is one of the most important places of pilgrimage for all Hindus. Swayambhunath is also known as the Monkey Temple and Baudhanath Stupa is one of the largest stupas in the world. At noon, we are introduced to our fellow participants and discuss our trip at Himalaya Hub”s office. Overnight in Kathmandu.
Day 03 - Fly to Lukla, trek to Phakding (2,610m/8,700ft): 40 minutes flight;8km, 3 - 4 hours trek
We take an early morning flight to Lukla which is where all Everest treks begin. We walk on a trail that gradually descends to Cheplung village from where we get a glimpse of Mt. Khumbila, a sacred mountain which has never been climbed. From here, we gradually descend until Phakding. Overnight in Phakding.
Day 04 - Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,438m/11,280 ft): 11km, 5 - 6 hours
Our trail passes through a pine forest and we continue our walk on the trail that goes north up the Benkar valley. We cross Dudh Koshi River and pass Chumoa and Monjo villages before reaching the entrance of the Everest National Park. Then after crossing a suspension bridge, we pass Jorsale village and walk alongside of the Dudh Koshi and Bhote Koshi rivers. We ascend on a steep trail and reach Namche Bazaar which is probably the biggest town in the Everest region. Overnight in Namche Bazaar.
Day 05 - Acclimatization Day - Namche Bazaar: (3,441m/11,284ft)
We can tour Namche Bazaar which is the primary town of the Everest or Khumbu region and has government offices, ATMs, internet cafes, shops, restaurants, and a colorful market. Our guide will take you to explore around the nearest villages or hike up to Syangboche Everest View hotel for couple of hours to resist your body with high elevation). Overnight in Namche Bazaar
Day 06 - Namche Bazaar to Tengboche (3,860m/12,694ft): 10km, 5- 6 hours
The trek until Phunki is an easy walk. From here we ascend towards Tengboche village which houses the very famous Tengboche monastery which is the biggest monastery of the Everest region. It is located within the Sagarmatha National Park which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The monastery is blessed with panoramic views of the Himalayas, including Mt. Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam and Thamserku. The Tengboche Monastery opens at 3:00pm, so if we reach there by 3 o’clock we can observe a Buddhist religious ceremony. Overnight in Tengboche.
Day 07 - Tengboche to Dingboche (4,400m/14,300 ft): 9km, 5 - 6 hours
Our trail descends and passes through lush forests of birch, confer and rhododendron trees. While trekking we can admire good views of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam. We walk downhill to Debuche and cross the Imja River to reach Pangboche. We choose the upper Pangboche trail and admire the Himalayan vista and the Pangboche Monastery. We continue our walk to the Imja Valley and Lobuche River before ascending to Dingboche. It is a picturesque village with beautiful barley, potato and buckwheat fields complete with grazing animals dotted along those fields. Overnight in Dingboche
Day 08 - Dingboche: Acclimatization
Spending a day in Dingboche will help us to acclimate to the high altitude. Instead of staying idle, we climb a ridge located behind the village and see six of the world’s tallest peaks including Lhotse, Makalu and Cho Oyu. Furthermore, we can also admire Cholatse and Taboche peaks. On our north-west we see more Himalayan peaks rising above the Khumbu Khola Valley. Among those peaks, Lobuche West, Lobuche East and Lhotse are the most dominant. From another location on the ridge we can also admire the picturesque Imja Khola Valley and the beautiful Dingboche village. Overnight at Dingboche.
Day 09 - Dingboche to Lobuche (4900 m/16,207 ft): 4km, 2 - 4 hours
We ascend to the steep terminal moraine of the Khumbu Glacier. The top of the ridge is filled with prayer flags and stones which are memorial shrines for climbers who lost their lives on Mt. Everest. As the trail drops to the Khumbu Glacier moraine, we find ourselves facing several great peaks including Khumbutse, Lingtren, Pumori and Mahalangur Himal. As we are crossing Khumbu Glacier we can also see Mt. Nuptse. Overnight in Lobuche.
Day 10 - Lobuche to Gorak Shep (5170 m/16,961ft), visit Everest Base Camp (5363 m/17,594 ft): 13km, 6-7 hours
The trek to Everest Base Camp is not very difficult. However, we ascend and descend mostly on a glacier path. There is also a lot of meandering on rough terrains. As we reach the base camp, we enjoy the incredible melt patterns and admire the gently rounded ice towers on the upper part of the Khumbu glacier. The Everest Base Camp is stunningly beautiful. We can enjoy amazing views of Nuptse, Khumbuste and Pumori mountains from the base camp. After soaking in the beauty, we walk back towards Gorak Shep where we spend the night. Overnight in Gorak Shep.
Day 11 - Gorak Shep to Kala Patthar (5,545m/18,192ft) to Pherice (4,288m/14,070ft): 16km, 7-8 hours
We wake up early for the walk up to Kala Patthar. It is dark outside with cold temperature and most likely chilly winds. We walk on a fairly steep trail at a comfortable pace. As we are climbing up the hill we can see Lingtren, Khumbutse, and Changtse mountains. The view from the summit is outstanding. We can see the world’s tallest mountain Everest along other mighty Himalayan peaks. After spending some time at the summit of Kala Patthar, we walk back to Gorak Shep which is relatively easier than hiking up to Kala Pathhar and After lunch we descend to Pheriche to spend the night. Overnight in Pheriche.
Day 12 - Pheriche to Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,280 ft): 20km, 6 - 7 hours
We lose approximately 2,000 feet in elevation today and walk on a trail with a lot of ups and downs. We descend through a hillside filled with rhododendron and juniper trees and cross a bridge over the Dudh Koshi River. We descend rapidly through pine forest where we can easily spot mountains goats, pheasants and other wild animals and birds common to the area. The path eventually reaches Sansa from where we can enjoy views of Ama Dablam, Thamserku and Nuptse mountains. We walk on winding trails followed by another walk through a forest before reaching Namche Bazaar. Overnight in Namche Bazaar.
Day 13 - Namche Bazaar to Phakding ( 2610 m/ 8700ft): 8km, 3 – 4 hours
We begin our trek to Namche Bazaar today on a rocky terrain. It is mostly a downhill trek on a trail alongside the Dudh Koshi River. Overnight in Phakding
Day 14 – Phakding to Lukla (2,800m/9,186ft): 19km, 3 - 4 hours
We begin our trek Phakding we cross several suspension bridges, pass by several monasteries and villages before reaching Lukla. After reaching Lukla we spend rest of the day taking rest as today will be our last day on the mountains. Overnight in Lukla.
Day 15 - Fly to Kathmandu
We catch an early morning flight to Kathmandu after our long mountain journey. After reaching Kathmandu, we can take a rest or do some souvenir shopping. If we want to explore any other areas of Kathmandu, we may do that today. Our guides can help you with both souvenir shopping or sightseeing. There will be a farewell dinner in the evening to celebrate the successful completion of our journey. Overnight in Kathmandu.
Day 16 - Final departure
Our adventure in Nepal ends today. A Himalaya Hub representative will drop us off at the Tribhuwan International Airport a few hours before the scheduled flight.
21 Days/ USD 1850
18 Days/ US Dollar 1590
20 Days/US dollor 2950
5 DAYS/ US Dollar 325
10 Days/ US Dollor 830
12 Days/ US Dollar 1580
