
Everest Base Camp Trek
Destination
Nepal
Trip Type
Trekking
Duration (in Days)
17
Altitude
5,550 m
Difficulty
Hard
Accommodation
Camping, Lodges
Details
The Everest area, known locally as Sagarmatha National Park, is home to some of the world’s highest peaks as well as the famous Sherpas, migrants from eastern Tibet who crossed over the Himalayas and settled here sometime in the late 1400s or early 1500s.
This trek is one that goes deep into the heart of the Himalayas. The mountain views are stunning, and the simplicity and hospitality of the Sherpa community are heartwarming. You will get to take in the awe-inspiring views of Mt. Everest, Mt Lhotse, Mt. Nuptse, Lobuche Peak, Mt Amadablam, Kasum Kangru peak, Thamserku peak, and Kwangde peak etc.
You will also be visiting Sherpa villages and monasteries to gain insight into their culture and lifestyle from up close.
This classical trek into the Solu-Khumbu region begins with a spectacular mountain flight to Lukla & continually trekking along the Dudh Kosi (“Milk River”).
After crossing the Namche Bazaar “Sherpa headquarter” we will continue on to Tengboche. With its beautiful Buddhist monastery, this small village is considered the spiritual center of the Khumbu area. We will gradually make our ascent to Dingboche, Lobuche, and finally along the glacial moraine to Gorak Shep at the base of Kala Pattar.
Now, you will have the option of sunset or sunrise trek to the summit of Kala Pattar (5550m/18208ft) for a panoramic view of some of the world’s highest mountains including Everest. We’ll make the 3-hour trek on to Everest Base Camp where, depending on the season, you’ll see mountaineering expeditions preparing for their ascent to the highest peak in the world, beginning with the spectacular Khumbu Icefall.
Day 1
Arrive, trip briefing, Kathmandu (1,300m) (Hotel BB)
Day 2
Kathmandu day tour Kathmandu (1,300m) (Hotel BB)
Day 3
Fly to Lukla & trek to Phakding (2,600m)
Day 4
Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,450m)
Day 5
Rest / Acclimatization day
Day 6
Trek to Tengboche (3,900m)
Day 7
Trek to Dingboche (4,380m)
Day 8
Rest / Acclimatization day
Day 9
Trek to Lobuje (4,900m)
Day 10
Trek to Gorakshep (5,100m)
Day 11
Trek to Everest base camp; overnight Gorakshep (5,300m)
Day 12
Climb Kalapattar & trek to Pangboche (4,100m)
Day 13
Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,450m)
Day 14
Trek to Lukla (2,800m)
Day 15
Morning fly to Kathmandu
Day 16
Leisure day / back up day for weather
Day 17
International Departure
- Conservation/national park fees and all govt. taxes
- All required trekking permits
- 4 (four) nights 4 STAR in Hotel in Kathmandu on twin sharing bed and breakfast basis
- Round trip domestic airfares to (KTM- Lukla –KTM) and domestic airport tax
- Cargo of camping loads both ways
- All airport/hotel/airport transfers by private vehicles
- An Experience Trek Guide
- Cook Kitchen boys & Helper as necessary
- Support Sherpa staffs on 1:3 ratios
- A required number of porters
- All meals quality and hygienic (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- All hot drinks and beverages (boiled water, tea, coffee, hot chocolate, juice)
- Single sleeping tent with form mattress to each client
- All Kitchen & Camping equipment
- Group first aid kits
- Medical Oxygen with a mask set
- Insurance of all local team members
- Equipment for porters
- Half-day world heritage sites tour with guide & private transport Group celebration meal after trek (cost didn’t add)
- Our guide will carry a comprehensive medical kit including high altitude sickness tablets
- Medical/personal high-risk insurance,
- International departure tax
- Personal trek gears
- Major meals in Kathmandu
- Cost of personal expenses
- Tips for the Guide, porters & local staffs