Everest Base Camp Trek - Ultimate Himalayan Adventure

Everest Base Camp

Experience the ultimate adventure with the Everest Base Camp Trek, a journey into the majestic heart of the Himalayas. This legendary trek showcases awe-inspiring views of towering peaks, including Mount Everest, and offers an opportunity to connect with the rich Sherpa culture. Wander along rugged trails, cross swaying suspension bridges, and explore charming villages, verdant forests, and stunning glacial landscapes. Ideal for thrill-seekers, this trek blends natural beauty with a profound sense of achievement, creating memories to last a lifetime.

Key Facts

Price

$ 1650

Duration

16 Days

Destination

Nepal

Package Code

NHMA 01

Trip Difficulty

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Meal

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Inclusions

All ground transport in a private vehicle including airport transfers
3 nights’ accommodation with breakfast at a 3-star category hotel in Kathmandu
Kathmandu city tours, including all entry fees, tour guide and private transportation
Three daily meals with tea/coffee (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the trek
Best available twin sharing lodge for accommodation during the trek. Private bathrooms with hot showers are provided at Phakding, Namche and Lukla
Snacks of seasonal fruits during the trek
One highly experienced, helpful and friendly guide. Porters (1 porter for 2 people) and their food, accommodation, salary and equipment. Accident insurance for all staff
Round trip flight Kathmandu – Lukla / Lukla – Kathmandu including departure taxes
Down jacket and sleeping bag use while trekking
Duffle bag for trekking
Trekking map and trip achievement certificate
First aid medicine kit
Sagarmatha National Park Permit fee
TIMS Fee- Trekkers' Information Management System (Please bring 2 passport size photos for permit)
Government taxes & office service charge

Exclusions

Meals not specified in the 'Meal Inclusions' in the above itinerary
Personal Travel insurance
International airfare
Visa
Soft drinks including water
Snacks and other personal expenses
Hot showers during the trek except when in Phakding, Namche and Lukla
Personal trekking equipment
WiFi internet and phone call unless it’s free.
Tips and gratuities for trekking staff and drivers

Itineraries

Arrival and transfer to hotel.

Overnight at hotel

Ascend to the steep terminal moraine of the Khumbu Glacier. The trail passes through boulder-strewn slopes as ascend Chupki Lhara which is a ridge that provides spectacular mountain views. 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 crossing Khumbu Glacier we can also see Mt. Nuptse. Overnight in Lobuche.

We ascend and descend mostly on a glacier path. There is also a lot of meandering on rough terrains. As 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.

Early for the walk up to Kala Patthar. As we are climbing up the hill can see Lingtren, Khumbutse, and Changtse mountains.. After spending some time at the summit of Kala Patthar, walk back to Gorak Shep which is relatively easier than hiking up to Kala Pathhar.

Trekkers who visit the Everest Base Camp will have an early breakfast as the hike up to the Everest base camp takes longer than the hike to Kala Patthar. descend to Pheriche to spend the night. Overnight in Pheriche.

Descend through a hillside filled with rhododendron and juniper trees and cross a bridge over the Dudh Koshi River. 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.

Beginning trek to Namche Bazaar on a rocky terrain. It is mostly a downhill trek on a trail alongside the Dudh Koshi River. 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 day will be last day on the mountains. Overnight in Lukla.

Early morning flight to Kathmandu.

Rest day and farewell dinner with Nepali cultural dance show

Overnight in Kathmandu.

Transfer to Tribhuwan International Airport for departure

Morning breakfast at hotel.

Sightseeing Tour: Patan Durbar Square, Pashupatinath temple, Swayambhunath stupa and Bouddhanath stupa Overnight in Kathmandu.

Day 03:

Early morning flight to Lukla .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. Then gradually descend until Phakding. Overnight in Phakding.

Trail passes through a pine forest and continue to walk on the trail that goes north up the Benkar valley. 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. Ascend on a steep trail and reach Namche Bazaar . Overnight in Namche Bazaar.

Tour Namche Bazaar and enjoy the sunrise over the Himalayas including Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Kongde .Day hike, we can trek to Khumjung village. Overnight in Namche Bazaar.

Trek to Phunki is an easy walk from here 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,we can observe a Buddhist religious ceremony. Overnight in Tengboche.

Trail descends and passes through lush forests of birch, confer and rhododendron trees. In trek there is a good view of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam. Walk downhill to Debuche and cross the Imja River to reach 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.

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. We can also admire Cholatse and Taboche peaks. On north-west we can see 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.

It is a short journey from Dinboche to Duglha. Trek across a wide pass which is a much wanted change from walking in a straight line. The valley begins to narrow as come closer to Dusa. We begin to see Mt. Pumori as we continue on our trail. As trail descends and curves. Cross a stream and ascend to Duglha which is a tiny village with a huge strand of prayer flags hung across the valley. After reaching Duglha, walk for 45 minutes to an hour and visit the Memorial Shrine. Overnight in Duglha.