TREKKING IN NEPAL » EVEREST REGION
Everest Base Camp Trek
Mt. Everest, the highest peak of the world is certainly the most fascinating trek that one could ever think of. The Everest ( 8848m. ) is not only a trekking destination but also a journey through which one can witness a diverse community, cultures, religions and most of all, the world famous Sherpa cult, the most widely known climbers of the world.
Detail Itinerary
Day 01. Arrival in Kathmandu / Transfer to Hotel
Day 02. Sightseeing: Kathmandu Durbar Square, Pashupatinath, Buddhanath and Swyambunath
Day 03. Sightseeing: Patan Durbar Square, Bhaktapur Durbar Square.
Day 04. Kathamandu to Lukla to Phakding (2,652m): Fly ( 45 mins.) from Kathmandu to Lukla and walk towards Phakding via Chaurikharka, a Sherpa settlement who will always greet with smiles.
Day 05. Phakding to Namche Bazar (3,446 m.): With a slight climb to Jorsalle, pass a waterfall along this part of the trail villages enjoying magnificent forest of Rhododendron, Mangoliya, and Giant Firs then walk up to Namche Bazar.
Day 06. Rest at Namche Bazar: Rest day at Namche Bazar for acclimatization. You can’t make day trip to Thame. If you want to visit Thame you need one more day for your trekking trip.
Day 07. Namche Bazar to Tengboche (3,867 m.): An easy walk to Phunki for three hours and on the way, one can see blue sheep, musk deer and different Himalayan animals and birds. Ascend for another 3 hours to Tengboche. Tengboche offers a beautiful glance of Mt. Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Cholatse, Thamserku and Amadablam.
Day 08. Tengboche to Pheriche / Dinbouche (4,252 m.): A short step to Devuche through a forest of Birches, Conifers and Rhododendrons then, ascend to Pangboche through the forest and carved Mani stones at 3,860 meters. Then the route enters Pheriche.
Day 09. Rest at Pheriche / Dingbouche: Can go Chukkung during and back on one day.
Day 10. Pheriche to Lobuche (4,930 m.): The trail ascends the broad gently sloping valley and climbs steeply into the terminal moraine of Khumbu. Glaciers then crosses the bridge and climbs higher on the moraine to a row of stone's monuments in the memory of six Sherpas who died in an avalanche at Lobuche.
Day 11. Lobuche to Kalapatthar (5,545 m.), Gorakshep (5,151 m.): This trail provides a wonderful view of Pumori. This section of the trek provides good views of the Everest Group from Gorakshep and Kalapatthar. Especially Kalapattar offers a closest view of Mt. Everest and as well as hundreds of other beautiful peaks including that of Tibet.
Day 12. Gorakshep to Everest Base Camp to Lobuche: Everest Base (5,245m) Camp is the main camp for the Mountaineers as they have all the beautiful snowy mountains around and they really make it a life time memory in their travel history.
Day 13. Lobuche to Tengboche: The easy way back
Day 14. Tengboche to Namche Bazar:
Day 15. Namche Bazar to Lukla:
Day 16. Fly back to Kathmandu from Lukla / Pick up from Domestic airport and transfer to hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 17. Free day in Kathmandu / Shopping etc.
Day 18. Final departure from Nepal or you can make your own trip as per your interest.
Day 02. Sightseeing: Kathmandu Durbar Square, Pashupatinath, Buddhanath and Swyambunath
Day 03. Sightseeing: Patan Durbar Square, Bhaktapur Durbar Square.
Day 04. Kathamandu to Lukla to Phakding (2,652m): Fly ( 45 mins.) from Kathmandu to Lukla and walk towards Phakding via Chaurikharka, a Sherpa settlement who will always greet with smiles.
Day 05. Phakding to Namche Bazar (3,446 m.): With a slight climb to Jorsalle, pass a waterfall along this part of the trail villages enjoying magnificent forest of Rhododendron, Mangoliya, and Giant Firs then walk up to Namche Bazar.
Day 06. Rest at Namche Bazar: Rest day at Namche Bazar for acclimatization. You can’t make day trip to Thame. If you want to visit Thame you need one more day for your trekking trip.
Day 07. Namche Bazar to Tengboche (3,867 m.): An easy walk to Phunki for three hours and on the way, one can see blue sheep, musk deer and different Himalayan animals and birds. Ascend for another 3 hours to Tengboche. Tengboche offers a beautiful glance of Mt. Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Cholatse, Thamserku and Amadablam.
Day 08. Tengboche to Pheriche / Dinbouche (4,252 m.): A short step to Devuche through a forest of Birches, Conifers and Rhododendrons then, ascend to Pangboche through the forest and carved Mani stones at 3,860 meters. Then the route enters Pheriche.
Day 09. Rest at Pheriche / Dingbouche: Can go Chukkung during and back on one day.
Day 10. Pheriche to Lobuche (4,930 m.): The trail ascends the broad gently sloping valley and climbs steeply into the terminal moraine of Khumbu. Glaciers then crosses the bridge and climbs higher on the moraine to a row of stone's monuments in the memory of six Sherpas who died in an avalanche at Lobuche.
Day 11. Lobuche to Kalapatthar (5,545 m.), Gorakshep (5,151 m.): This trail provides a wonderful view of Pumori. This section of the trek provides good views of the Everest Group from Gorakshep and Kalapatthar. Especially Kalapattar offers a closest view of Mt. Everest and as well as hundreds of other beautiful peaks including that of Tibet.
Day 12. Gorakshep to Everest Base Camp to Lobuche: Everest Base (5,245m) Camp is the main camp for the Mountaineers as they have all the beautiful snowy mountains around and they really make it a life time memory in their travel history.
Day 13. Lobuche to Tengboche: The easy way back
Day 14. Tengboche to Namche Bazar:
Day 15. Namche Bazar to Lukla:
Day 16. Fly back to Kathmandu from Lukla / Pick up from Domestic airport and transfer to hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 17. Free day in Kathmandu / Shopping etc.
Day 18. Final departure from Nepal or you can make your own trip as per your interest.
| Cost of the trip:- group size minimum 02 | USD 890 per person |
| Flight cost:- Kathmandu / Lukla/ Kathmandu | USD 232 per person round trip |
Cost Include
- All international airport pick up and drop services,
- 5 Nights hotel accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast (3 star standard)
- Sightseeing in and around Kathmandu with guide and car
- National park permit for Everest region
- TIMS
- All land transportation (Domestic airport pick up and drop services)
- Accommodation in a lodge while you are in trekking
- Sleeping Bag,
- Down Jacket
- Food 3 meals from the menu
- Guide and necessary porters
- Medicals Kit
- Duffle Bag for your gear
Cost Exclude
- Drinks from local market
- Expenses of personal nature
- Emergency evacuation
- Insurance
- Lunch and Dinner while you are in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
Packing for your Trip
- Comfortable shoes
- Socks
- Fleece jacket or equivalent. It can get cold, even in summer
- Comfortable, informal clothing (shorts & singlet tops are not appropriate)
- Hat – a good idea as sun is very strong
- Gloves - wool or fleece
- Scarf
- Thermal Underwear
- Sarong - a multitude of uses
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Sewing kit
- Money belt
- Toiletries (including lip slave and moisturizer)
- Torch / flashlight - headlamp style is ideal
- First Aid Kit
- Small Towel
- Small umbrella or rain jacket (June-August particularly)
