Everest Base Camp Trek

Detailed Itinerary

• Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,338 m/4,390 ft)

  Our journey to Everest Base Camp starts the moment you land your flight to Tribhuvan International Airport in Nepal. One of the staff will welcome you at the airport and drive you to your designated hotel. After a swift check-in, you can either rest or explore the streets of Thamel, the tourist hub of Kathmandu city.

  If you still have time, we will give you a briefing on the Everest Base Camp trek.

  Altitude: 1350m

  Accommodation: 3-star hotel

• Day 2: Trek Preparation

  If trek briefing is not possible on day 1, it will take place today. Along with this we will collect all the necessary documents and provide you with the necessary equipment for the trek. Today is also the day to buy anything you forgot to pack before coming to Nepal.

  Altitude: 1350m

  Meals: Breakfast

  Accommodation: 3-star hotel

• Day 3: Kathmandu Sightseeing

  Today we will explore the history of Nepal, particularly of Kathmandu valley before heading towards Everest Base Camp. We will visit the following places:

  1. Pashupatinath Temple: Holy temple which also holds the cremation ceremony of Hindus.
  2. Boudhanath Supa: It is one of the biggest spherical stupas in the world holding significance to Buddhist culture.
  3. Swoyambhunath (Monkey Temple): It is a stupa with many shrines and temples along with a Tibetan monastery, library, and museum.
  4. Patan Durbar Square: It holds a number of temples and a Durbar museum holding a record of the history of the Malla dynasty.

  To add more, all these places have been listed as World Heritage sites by UNESCO.

  Altitude: 1350m

  Meals: Breakfast

  Accommodation: 3-star hotel

• Day 4: Fly to Lukla (2,800 m/9,184 ft); trek to Phakding (2,652 m/8,700 ft)

  Trek Distance: 9 km

  Trek Duration: 2-3 hours

  Flight Duration: 40 minutes

  Flight to Lukla is safe early in the morning so with a quick breakfast, we catch our early morning flight. Upon landing in Lukla, we will find ourselves already at an altitude of 2,800 m. Entering through the Pasang Lhamu Memorial Gate, we start our journey to Everest Base Camp. Walking alongside the Dudh Koshi River and crossing a suspension bridge, we will find ourselves at Phakding.

  Altitude: 2860 m/9,184 ft

  Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

  Accommodation: teahouse

• Day 5: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,440 m/11,283 ft)

  Trek Distance: 12 km

  Trek Duration: 5-6 hours

  As we trek our way to Namche Bazaar, we will today enter Sagarmatha National Park and walk through green trails full of rhododendrons, layers of hills, and stone steps. Walking downhill to Jorsale, we will then do an uphill walk after crossing Hillary Bridge, a bridge named after Edmund Hillary (the first climber of Mount Everest). Jorsale is the last village before we reach Namche, so we better eat somewhere near here.

  We will also now enjoy a small glimpse of Mount Everest from here. After hiking up for 2-3 hours, we will reach the Sherpa town of Namche Bazaar, one of the major tourist hubs of Nepal. You can find good hotels, food, and ATM services.

  Altitude: 3440 m/11,283 ft

  Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

  Accommodation: Teahouse

• Day 6: Acclimatization Hike to Everest View Hotel

  Trek Distance: 9 km

  Trek Duration: 4-5 hours

  To avoid altitude sickness, we will today acclimatize here today and the best way to utilize this day is a small hike. Today our hike will include Everest View Hotel which will hold amazing views of mountains including Ama Dablam, Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Thamserku, and Choloste along with views of Tengboche village. Along the way, we also reach Syangboche Airport, one of the most dangerous airports in the world.

  If you want, you can also choose to visit Khumjung village which is just another walk from Everest View Hotel. In addition, you may also choose to visit the nearby museums and monasteries.

  Altitude: 3880 m

  Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

  Accommodation: Teahouse

• Day 7: Trek to Tengboche (3860 m/12660 ft)

  Trek Distance: 9.2 km

  Trek Duration: 4-5 hours

  In the first part of the walk, we will be rewarded with stunning views and the walk is also easy. Then with a downhill walk, we trace our way to Phunke Tenga through a trail of thick forest full of rhododendrons. Walking further from Phunke Tenga, we reach Tengboche. Here, we can explore the Tengboche Monastery (one of the oldest monasteries in the Khumbu region) and visit nearby cafes. Tengboche will also hold a great view of Ama Dablam.

  Altitude: 3,860 m/12,660 ft

  Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

  Accommodation: Teahouse

• Day 8: Trek to Dingboche (4410 m/14464 ft)

  Trek Distance: 11 km

  Trek Duration: 5-6 hours

  The day starts with a downhill walk in a thick forest enjoying the shade until we reach Imja Khola, a part of Dudh Koshi tributaries. After crossing the bridge here, we will then have an uphill walk towards the village of Pangboche. Pangboche holds a great view of Ama Dablam and the surrounding landscape. We will also see a gompa and the Buddhist Mani Wall.

  After crossing several hills, we reach Dingboche. Dingboche will hold many chortens, horse stables, and shops to explore.

  Altitude: 4,410m/14,464 ft

  Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

  Accommodation: Teahouse

• Day 9: Acclimatization hike from Dingboche

  Trek Distance: 6 km

  Trek Duration: 4-5 hours

  It is the ultimate trekking destination and the last Sherpa Village on the trail. Acclimatization is necessary at this altitude and Dingboche is the perfect point to have one-day hikes outside the trail. There are two options for the day.

  1. Nangkartshang Hill (4410 m/ 14,468 ft): A hike of 3-4 hours to this gives you eye-catching sceneries of Mt. Tawache, Ama Dablam, Island Peak, Lhotse, Everest, and Pumori.
  2. Chukhung Ri Viewpoint (5500 m/18,045 ft): It is a steep climb from Dingboche, where we will get a close view of Ama Dablam, Lhotse, Island Peak, and other snow-capped mountains.

  After the hike, we came back to Dingboche for the night and got rest before continuing the trail of Everest Base Camp for the next day.

  Altitude: 5,100m/16,728 ft

  Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

  Accommodation: Teahouse

• Day 10: Trek to Lobuche (4,910 m/16,105 ft)

  Trek Distance: 8.5 km

  Trek Duration: 5-6 hours

  We will continue on the trail of Everest Base Camp with an ascend towards Dugla. This trail is beneath the peaks, Cholatse, and Tawache which we can enjoy as we hike up. The landscape also starts becoming icy and remote as we hike up with sparser habitation.

  Then we will take a steep ascend at the foot of Khumbu Glacier, the highest glacier of the world.

  As we go further, we will find a memorial space for the climbers who lost their lives during their Everest Expedition. Going further gently along the glacier’s slope, we reach Lobuche. Lobuche is also the second-highest village in the entire trail.

  Altitude: 4,910m/16,105 ft

  Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

  Accommodation: Teahouse

• Day 11: Trek to Gorak Shep (5,181 m/16,994 ft) and EBC (5,364 m/17,594 ft)

  Trek Distance: 12 km

  Trek Duration: 8-9 hours

  The walk starts with a rocky trail to Gorak Shep taking on a hilltop ascend. After arriving at Gorak Shep, we will put down our belongings, rest for a while, and then head onto Everest Base Camp, our ultimate destination. The trail to Everest Base Camp now becomes narrow and challenging with strong wind, and a cold temperature as we walk alongside the view of Khumbu Glacier.

  Reaching Everest Base Camp, we will have a dramatic view of surrounding peaks but unfortunately, not Mount Everest. After enjoying the view to our heart’s content, we will return to Gorak Shep for the night. However, you might request before the trek if you wish to spend the night here in a camp.

  Be cautious while walking today: some part of the trail is icy and slippery.

  Altitude: 5181m/16,994 ft

  Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

  Accommodation: Teahouse

• Day 12: Trek to Kala patthar (5,545 m/18,188 ft); descend to Pheriche (4,210 m/13,809 ft)

  Trekking Distance: 12 km

  Trek Duration: 6-7 hours

  With the intention of witnessing the sunrise from Kala Patthar, we wake up early in the morning and make our way up to Kala Patthar with a torchlight. The trail is clear except for the small rocky part on the way. Upon arriving, we will witness the beauty of nature when the sunlight blends with the breathtaking snow-capped mountains. This is the stop in the entire trial that will give you the best view including that of Mount Everest. Surrounded by mountains from all sides, do not be overwhelmed and take as many pictures as you want.

  Later, we will start a steep descent to Pheriche from Gorak Shep and collect our belongings on the way.

  Altitude: 5545m/18,188 ft

  Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

  Accommodation: Teahouse

• Day 13: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,440 m/11,280 ft)

  Trekking Distance: 15 km

  Trekking Duration: 6-7 hours

  We will now trace back to Namche Bazaar tracing back our steps from Pangboche, and Tengboche. At old Pangboche, you can see the yeti’s skull and hand if you haven’t seen it before. Upon reaching Namche, we can buy souvenirs to take back home as a memory of this beautiful trip to EBC.

  Altitude: 3,440m/11,280 ft

  Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

  Accommodation: Teahouse

• Day 14: Trek to Lukla (2,800 m/9,184 ft.)

  Trek Distance: 19 km

  Trek duration: 6-7 hours

   It is our final day on this trail. Following the routes of Dudh Koshi River all the way down to Lukla, we will stay there for the night. The journey gets a bit tiring, however, with an ascent from Ghat (2548 m/ 8360 ft). We can celebrate the end of the trek with drinks and celebration as we stay in a good quality tea house.

  Altitude: 2800m/9184 ft

  Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

  Accommodation: Teahouse

• Day 15: Fly to Kathmandu (1,338 m/4,390 ft)

  Flight Duration: 35 – 45 minutes

  Taking a flight back to Kathmandu in a morning flight, you can enjoy spa, and exploration of the city for the day. At the end of the day, our team will organize a dinner just to celebrate and listen to your good days at the Everest Base Camp trail.

  Altitude: 2800 m

  Meals: Breakfast

  Accommodation: 3-star hotel

• Day 16: Airport Drop

  Our next and final interaction for the time being will be during your date of return. Our staff will carefully escort you to the airport three hours prior to your international flight.

  Altitude: 1350 m

  Meals: Breakfast

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