Everest Base Camp Trekking

Overview

Day by day itinerary

1. 1Arrival in Kathmandu⌄

   Arrival in Kathmandu. Our Airport Representative will meet you at the Tribhuwan International Airport. A drop to the Hotel by private tourist vehicle is arranged. You can either take a rest or meet us at our office and know the detail arrangement of the Trek. Overnight stay at the hotel.

   Overnight: Overnight at the Standard Hotel in Thamel, Kathmandu

2. 2Flight from Kathmandu to Lukla, then trek to Phakding (2652m): 3-4 Hours⌄

   Early morning the drive from the hotel to domestic airport terminal after breakfast. The flight to Lukla gives outstanding views of the early morning sunrise on the snowcapped mountains. On landing Tenzing-Hillary Airport after 40 minutes at Lukla, we reach the gateway to the Himalayas. The trek begins from the airport itself soon after meeting our crew there from where Phakdung is a short walk. As this is the first day of the trek, we rest in Phakding. Overnight stay in a lodge/tea house.

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

   Overnight: Overnight stay in a lodge/tea house.

3. 3Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3440m): 5-4 Hours⌄

   Starting early in the morning, the route passes through beautiful pine forests, Dudh Koshi River and views of Maunt Thamserku. After passing a few settlements we a check post, the entrance of Sagarmatha National Park. We further walk through the confluence of Dudh Koshi River and Bhote Koshi River, and take a steep ascent to Namche Bazaar where the first sight of marvelous Mount Everest and ridges of Mount Lhotse and Mount Nuptse welcomes us. Overnight stay in a lodge/tea house.

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

   Overnight: Overnight stay in a lodge/tea house.

4. 4Namche: Acclimatization and Rest Day⌄

   Namche Bazaar, the biggest settlement in the Khumbu region, is well facilitated with ATMs, Internet cafes, restaurants, bakeries et cetera. Although it’s rest day for acclimatization, we go for a short hike to a nearby viewpoint (Thame or Khunde) and take a tour of the place including the Tourist Visitor Center where information about Everest climbers, Sherpa people and their culture and flora and fauna of the region are briefed. Overnight stay in a lodge/tea house.

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

   Overnight: Overnight stay in a lodge/tea house.

5. 5Trek from Namche to Phorse Village (3800m): 5-6 Hours⌄

   After breakfast in Namche, the Trek to Phorse begins. One can reach Mugla Pass and view the beautiful glimpse of Mount Ama Dablam, Mount Khumbu and Mount Thamserku. Upon decending to the Dudh Koshi and crossing the bridge and the trail ascends through rhododendron, pine and oak forests to reach Phorse. Overnight stay at a lodge in the village.

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

   Overnight: Overnight stay in a lodge/tea house.

6. 6Trek from Phorse Village to Dingboche (4360m): 6-7 Hours⌄

   Trek from Phorse to Dingboche starts the other day with a visit to biggest Buddist Monastry in the region. The journey continues through alpine forests to a large village of upper Pangboche and further through villages of Shomare, Orsho and Tsuro Wog. One can view beautiful view of soaring mountains of Taboche, Mount Thamserku, Mount Ama Dablam, Mount Nuptse, Mount Cholatse and Mount Lhotse along with others while passing through the Khumbila Khola valley to ridge top. On moving further through the trail through Imja Khola eventually Dingboche is reached

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

   Overnight: Overnight stay in a lodge/tea house.

7. 7Trek from Dingboche to Duglha (4600m): 3-4 Hours⌄

   Today, the climb begins from Duglha through the Khumbu Khola valley. On the way we see Dusa the Yak herders place, Phulong Karp, the camp of the first successful Everest Expedition in 1953 AD. Chola lake besides enjoying the view of Mount Pumori.

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

   Overnight: Overnight stay in a lodge/tea house.

8. 8Trek from Duglha to Lobuche (4940m): 2-4 Hours⌄

   During the trek after walking up the steep terminal moraine of the Khumbu glacier, the ascent to Chupki Lhara begins where one can find the slopes with boulders. One comes across the collection of stones with prayer flags used as memories to American mountaineer Scott Fischer and to Babu Chhiri Sherpa, the 10 time Everest Summiteer Nepalese citizen. Beautiful view Khumbutse, Mount Lights, Mount Pumori, and Mount Mahalangur can be viewed as the trail crosses the Khumbu glacier where little symptoms of altitude sickness can be experienced.

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

   Overnight: Overnight stay in a lodge/tea house.

9. 9Trek from Lobuche to Gorakshep (5150m) to Everest Base Camp (5364m), back to Gorakshep: 7-8 Hours⌄

   This is the most important day of the Everest Base Camp trek route. At Thangma Riju one can experience the 360 degree panaromic view snowcapped mountains. Actually Mount Everest is not seen from here however Mount Nuptse, Mount Nuptse and Mount Pumori can be viewed very well. Below Mount Pumori a grey grassy land of Kalapathar can be seen after climbing up the steep through terrain of Changri glacier. Overnight stay in a lodge/tea house.

   Reach world highest mountain

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

   Overnight: Overnight stay in a lodge/tea house.

10. 10Trek from Gorakshep to Kalapatthar (5545m) to Pheriche (4280m): 7-8 Hours⌄

    On the climax of this trip the trek starts much early in the morning so that trekkers can witness the glimpse of the Mount Everest when the dusk turns to bright morning with light of the day. On the way Peak s Lingtren, Khumbutse, Changtse are viewed. It is recommended that during the ascent to Kalapththar which takes hours one pauses and catch breath while snapping the photos at times. Panaromic view of Himalayas can be seen at Gorakshep. The descent to Periche begins after Lunch.

    Sunrise View

    Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

    Overnight: Overnight stay in a lodge/tea house.

11. 11Trek from Pheriche to Namche (3440m): 6-7 Hours⌄

    The descend continues through the Jame route back to the terminal moraine at Duglha, passing through the beautiful village of Pheriche and Orsho along with Shomare. On reaching Pangboche village one can explore the oldest monastry in the region which has the legend of storing scalp and bones of YETI, the repulsive snowman. Moving further over the bridge above Dudh Koshi River and Dudh Koshi gorge down the descent through pine forests, the path reaches Sansa trail junction. After lunch, the trail to Namche bazar continues appreciating the marvel of Mount Amadabla, Mount Lhotse, views of the tip of Everest and Tengboche on the trail route.

    Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

    Overnight: Overnight stay in a lodge/tea house.

12. 12Trek from Namche to Phakding and then to Lukla (2800m): 5-6 Hours⌄

    The last day of the trek continues with the steep downward trail. Trekkers need to walk really slow very controlled and in a balanced manner on the steep rocky terrain until reaching the suspension bridge over Dudh Koshi, passing through the open plain, rhododendron forest while enjoying distant view of snow covered mountains. Finally Lukla is reached.

    Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

    Overnight: Overnight stay in a lodge/tea house.

13. 13Flight back to Kathmandu⌄

    This is the day when Mountain flight from Lukla to Kathmandu is enjoyed over once again. On reaching Kathmandu it is time to enjoy shopping and walking around the city. The evening is to celebrate for the successful completion of Everest Base Camp trip.

    Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

    Overnight: Overnight stay at the hotel in Thamel

14. 14Final Departure or onward for next program⌄

    The final day in Nepal is the last time one can enjoy shopping and have pleasant sightseeing around the cultural city of Kathmandu valley before leaving for Tribhuwan International Airport on scheduled flight time.

    Meals: Breakfast