Mount Everest Base Camp Trek

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Everest Base Camp Trek
Cost per PorterUSD 200
Trek CostUSD 1420.00
  • Duration16 Days
  • LanguageEnglish, Chinese, French
  • Elevation

Tour Highlights

The Everest Base Camp trek is a mighty fine adventure that captures the great hearts of trekkers from all over the globe. This iconic journey will take you to significant Sherpa settlements, offering awe-inspiring views at some of the world's most incredible peaks, including Lhotse, Nuptse, Makalu, Ama Dablam, Cho Oyu, and the towering tall Mount Everest. The natural beauty of this region is quite incomparable, with several landscapes, fine valleys, and snow-tipped summits painting through the great breathtaking panorama. A key highlight of the trek is the excellent opportunity to experience the culturally rich Sherpa villages, where the great local people's warmth, hospitality, and traditions provide a more profound oneness to the great region. Their unique lifestyle and the influence of Tibetan Buddhism are evident in their monasteries and rituals, adding a spiritual dimension to this incredible and once-in-a-lifetime journey.

As you go through the famed terrains, you will be enchanted by the wondrous vegetation and wildlife, making this region feels like a tremendously different planet. The Sagarmatha National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a large part of the trek, teeming with many endangered species of flora and fauna and shows an ecosystem of immense greatness and vastness. The trek passes through several remarkable villages, including Khumjung, Tengboche, Pangboche, and the bustling great Namche Bazaar, each offering charm and great features. Many of these settlements are home to ancient monasteries steeped in the great Buddhist traditions, adding a sense of peace and reverence to the tremendous and incredible journey. The combination of vibrant culture, extraordinary natural beauty, and an enormous sense of adventure ensures that the Everest Base Camp trek is not just a trip but a life-altering experience.

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DAY 1

Reach Kathmandu

Upon your arrival, you will be received by one of our representatives and will be transferred to the hotel of your stay. Overnight stay at the hotel in Kathmandu.

DAY 2

Sightseeing tour in Kathmandu

After having a hearty and healthy breakfast, you will visit the incredible and refined Kathmandu's key cultural sites, including the artistic marvel, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Hindu privileged Pashupatinath Temple, and the famed great Buddhist stupa, Bouddhanath Stupa. A veteran guide will accompany you, enriching you through the experience with insights into the history and importance of these sites—the day through the overnight stay at your assigned hotel.

DAY 3

Head to Lukla and then move to Phakding (2652 meters)

After a hearty breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport from where we fly to the place named Lukla from where our trekking journey starts. We can relish the panoramic views of amazing places. The trek moves along the Dudh Koshi river and then we head to Phakding. We walk till Phakding and stay there overnight.

DAY 4

Move to Namche Bazaar (3440 meters)

After having a decent breakfast, we begin our trek and move to the great Sagarmatha National Park point. Along the way, we will enjoy stunning views of the tremendous majestic Himalayas, which grow even more breathtaking as we go to the incomparable Namche Bazaar. Known as the Sherpa principal capital, Namche is famous for its vibrant market. We end the day with an overnight stay at a comfortable lodge in Namche.

DAY 5

Acclimatization day in Namche Bazaar

Before we scale higher altitude, we do short hikes around Namche to acclimatize. We explore the nearby surroundings; we walk to the villages namely Khumjung, Khunde and others and visit the spectacular monasteries and beautiful Chortens. We will get to witness the amazing Himalayan vistas here. Overnight stay at a lodge in Namche Bazaar.

DAY 6

Namche Bazaar-Tengboche (3860 meters)

After a tasty breakfast in Namche Bazaar, we head to Tengboche as we move across various cultural spots and enjoy the views of the Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Lhotse and the tall Mount Everest. We take rest in Tengboche.   Overnight stay at a lodge in Tengboche

DAY 7

Tengboche-Dingboche (4410 meters)

We commence our journey for the day as we head to DIbgboche from Tengboche. We walk past the river named Imja which is below the Ama Dablam peak. The amazing alpine landscape is alluring and the walk gets tougher now. We will see amazing monasteries and beautiful settlements of the Sherpa folks. We reach Dingboche which is our overnight stop.

DAY 8

Acclimatization or rest day

To better adjust in the higher altitude, we rest at Dingboche. We will explore the natural surrounding of Dingboche on this day. We can taste the delicious food available here and have a short hike and relish the panorama of mountains. We get back to Dingboche and then stay here overnight.

DAY 9

Dingboche-Lobuche (4910 meters)

We resume our trekking journey. We walk past the memorials of the trekkers or mountaineers who lost their lives while scaling the summits of Mount Everest here. We walk gradually to reach Lobuche where we stay overnight at a lodge.

DAY 10

Head to Everest Base Camp (5364 meters) en route Gorakshep (5181 meters)

This is the day we walk to the main highlight of our trip. We start our journey from Lobuche and then reach Gorakshep where we stop for lunch. We walk to Everest Base Camp and enjoy every bit of the trip. We will see fellow travelers on our way and have an enjoyable stay and good time scaling higher elevation.  After descending for some time we again reach Gorakshep which is our overnight stop.

DAY 11

Move to Kalapatthar (5545 meters) and Gorakshep to Pheriche (4210 meters)

Early in the morning, we ascend to the viewpoint of Kalapatthar, witness the amazing sunrise view at the top of the might Everest alongside the majestic Nuptse, Lhotse and Ama Dablam and several other named and unnamed peaks. W head down Pheriche and eat lunch. We stay overnight at a lodge.

DAY 12

Pheriche-Namche Bazaar

We walk the popular cultural spots like the Tengboche and Pangboche from where we move to Namche Bazaar slowly. We walk up to Monjo from where we cross the lush green forests of rhododendron and reach the spot where we stop overnight, Overnight stay at a lodge in Namche Bazaar.

DAY 13

Namche Bazaar-Lukla

This is the last day of our amazing trekking journey. We retrace our steps back to Lukla where we first started. This marks the last day of our trip and our stay with the cheerful porters and trekking guide. We celebrate marking the end of this splendid journey. Overnight stay at a lodge. 

DAY 14

Fly to Kathmandu

In the morning, we will have a fine scenic flight back to the great city of  Kathmandu, which offers breathtaking views of the great mountains from all over. Upon the grand arrival, you will be transferred to your designated hotel, where you can rest, relax, or spend the day exploring. The day finishes with a great overnight stay at the Grand Hotel

DAY 15

Day for individual activities in Kathmandu

We will have a celebration with a delicious farewell dinner on this day. You will have enough time for individual activities like shopping as well as an evening to celebrate the accomplishment. Overnight stay in a hotel.

DAY 16

Bid farewell to Nepal

After this once in a lifetime experience, you head back to your native land or your next destination as we transfer you to the airport. Thank you for your time with us. We hope to see you again.

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    Cost Includes
     

    • Airport pickup and drop off facility
    • Lodging facility with twin sharing room
    • Licensed guide with experience and proficiency in English (covers their salary, food, lodge, insurance, transport, and equipment)
    • Required trekking poles throughout the trekking journey
    • All important permits and TIMS (note that you should bring your passport copy along with photographs)
    • Delicious farewell dinner

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Trip Facts:
 

  • Destination- Nepal
  • Tour difficulty rating- moderate
  • Meals- All three main meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
  • Transport facility- Private vehicle and flight
  • Accommodation- Three-star hotel inclusive of breakfast and teahouse arra...

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