Everest Base Camp Trek

Day 1Fly to Lukla (2,830 m.) trek to Phakding (2,640 m., 4-hour trek).Our journey today will start early as our representative will pick you up from your hotel in the morning.With him/her you will take a vehicle towards the domestic terminal of the Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA) Kathmandu.From the airport, we will board a domestic flight to Lukla Airport (also called the Tenzing Hillary Airstrip). The flight will be short and provide you with the diverse beauty of Nepal.Landing on the short runway carved on the hills will be a thrilling experience as well.After landing in Lukla we will take a brief snack break and start the walking part of the trek. The trail is relaxed as well as scenic towards Phakding. Beside the Dudhkoshi River, you can feel the trekking joy inEverest. A set of prayer flags will welcome you at Phakding. Overnight at a teahouse in Phakding.Note- In Peak Season ( Month of October, November and March, April) the lukla flight will be divert to Manthali Airport , Ramechap ,Meals – Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerAccommodation – Lodge to Lodge

Day 2Phakding / Namche Bazaar (3,440 m., 6-hour trek) Trekking Distance:- 10 Km Altitude :- 3440m, Trekking Duration:- 6, 7 hourYou have a moderate day of trekking adventure today towards Namche Bazar. A good breakfast will be perfect to start your trek today at Phakding. After a couple of hours, you will find yourself at Monjo.,Monjo is the entrance point of the Sagarmatha National Park. Enter here with your permits to continue on your trek. The views of Thamserku and Ama Dablam are mesmerizing from this section.Nearing Namche Bazar you can also enjoy the first sighting of the Everest peak in the distance given the weather is clear. A rising local trail will then take you to Namche Bazaar. Overnight at a hotel in Namche.Meals – Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerAccommodation – Lodge to Lodge

Day 3Acclimation In Namche BazzarNamche Bazzar is the center of trekkers and visitors in the Everest Region. It is a large mountain town with every major service/facilities/shop that you will need during the trek. Our first acclimatization here will aid you to know more about the local lifestyle and culture of the Khumbu region.Head out for a short hike to the nearby Khumjung village and explore the Khumjung Monastery. There are plenty of interesting shops to spend some time in as well while you are here. Rest for the day in a teahouse at Namche Bazar.Meals – Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerAccommodation – Lodge to Lodge

4Namache / Tengboche (3,800 m., 5-hour trek) Trekking Distance:- 9.5 Km Altitude :- 3800m, Trekking Duration:- 5 hourStarting from Namche you will gradually gain elevation each day until you’ve reached the Base Camp. Due to this reason, your trekking days are balanced to give you the best experience alongside safety. You will have a moderate walk to Tengboche today.Starting the day with a quick downhill to cross the river you will have a scenic trail next leading towards the overnight stay. As you get closer to Tengboche you can enjoy a sublime view of Ama Dablam peak right over your shoulder.In the distance, the Everest Massif is also visible and recognizable. After reaching Tengboche rest for a while and enjoy the views. In the evening visit the Tengboche monastery to see the prayers of the monks here. You can also admire the arts and paintings in one of the biggest monasteries of Eastern Nepal here. Return to your teahouse and rest for the day there.Meals – Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerAccommodation – Lodge to Lodge

Day 5Tengboche / Dingboche (4,200 m., 5-hour trek) Trekking Distance:- 9.5 Km Altitude :- 4200m, Trekking Duration:- 5 hourA short but challenging trail awaits you today as you head towards Dingboche. Enjoy an epic sunrise from Tengboche and we will start the walk after breakfast. Besides the Imja valley, you can also soak in the surrounding views to enjoy.You can stop in Pangboche for the lunch. Similarly, trekkers can also push for Dingboche and have a brief snack break at Pangboche. The trail rises steeply and crosses the Imja River just before Dingboche. Covering a section of rocky ridges you will arrive at Dingboche in the afternoon. Overnight at a teahouse in Dingboche.Meals – Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerAccommodation – Lodge to Lodge

Day 6Acclimation Day in DingbocheDingboche will be your second Acclimatization Stop. It is perfectly situated at 4200 meters of elevation and will be great for the high-altitude trekking coming ahead.The only alternative to Dingboche will be Pheriche but the trail is sparsely traveled during the Everest Base Camp Trek. Your day hike to Nangkhartshang Peak (5083) is one to remember today as it showcases sublime views of Mt. Everest, Ama Dablam, Lhotse, Tawache, Nuptse, and several other peaks of Everest. Return to Dingboche and rest for the day. Overnight at a teahouse in Dingboche.Meals – Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerAccommodation – Lodge to Lodge

Day 7Dingboche / Lobuche (4,920 m., 5-hour trek). Trekking Distance:- 8.5 Km Altitude :- 4920m, Trekking Duration:- 5 hourLeaving Dingboche after breakfast we will continue on the EBC trail to reach Lobuche today. The trail goes parallel to the Pheriche valley passing small yak pastures and several mountain streams. You can have a close view of Cholaste and Ama Dablam Peak on the first section of the trek. The trail then rises steeply towards the Thokla Pass.From the top of Thukla , you can enjoy the views of several mountains over the 7000 meters marks including Nuptse, Lhotse, and Lhotse Shar. You will cross the pass and have a relaxed hike on a rocky path towards the small settlement of Lobuche. Overnight at a teahouse in Lobuche.Meals – Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerAccommodation – Lodge to Lodge

Day 8Trek EBC , 5367m,/ Gorak Shep (5,170 m.) 8-hour trek)Trekking Distance:- 11.5 Km Altitude :- 5367 m, Trekking Duration:- 8 hourThis day marks the longest and most important day of our Everest Base Camp trek, the one we have been waiting for! After an early morning breakfast, we commence our trek towards Gorakshep. Gorakshep offers warm hospitality and local cuisine, where we stop for an hour for lunch. After lunch, our journey towards Everest Base Camp challenges us through cliff rocks and icy trails.Accomplishing this challenge and achieving our goal, we get closest to the majestic Mount Everest and the magnificent glaciers surrounding it. We can also see numerous tented camps for Everest climbers during the Spring season. We take some time to observe and feel the serenity that the majestic mountain offers, click some pictures to capture the moment, and continue our journey back to Gorakshep. Since there are no lodges at the Everest Base Camp, we stay overnight at Gorakshep.Meals – Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerAccommodation – Lodge to Lodge

Day 10Phirinche / Namche Bazzar (3,450 m., 6-hour trek).Trekking Distance:- 14 Km Altitude :- 340m, Trekking Duration:- 7 hourReturn journey much easier as the walk drops heights every few hours, walk downhill with few short ups to Pangboche and then to a bridge with two hours climb to Tengboche. Stop for lunch in Tengboche, then continue to Namche Bazzar. Over night at Namche Bazaar.Meals – Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerAccommodation – Lodge to Lodge

Day 11Namche Bazaar to Lukla (2,840 m., 6-hour trek).Trekking Distance:- 13 Km Altitude :- 2840m, Trekking Duration:- 7 hourMorning walk leads back to Phakding and from here back to Lukla with last and final climb of this fabulous adventure, on reaching Lukla, celebrate last night dinner with fellow trekkers and staff.Meals – Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerAccommodation – Lodge with Private Bathroom

Day 12Lukla / Kathmandu by FlightWe will wake up early in the morning and get ready for the entrance of our plane for returning back to Manthali, Ramechhap then drive back to Kathmandu.Meals – BreakfastAccommodation – No Accommodation