Everest Base Camp Trekking

Upon your arrival to Kathmandu, you shall be received by our representative from Nepal Trekking Planner and will be transferred to the hotel of your stay with convenience. You shall be provided with the required briefing on the trip and about Nepal after you take rest and have a break. Later, you will be picked from the hotel for a short, fun sightseeing tour to the nearby places like Kathmandu Durbar Square which is one of the major tourist hubs. Also, you can explore the interesting shops, alleys, and markets. Delicious welcome dinner awaits you in the evening at an authentic Nepali restaurant alongside the cultural shows. Overnight stay in Kathmandu.

Today, we will visit and explore some of Kathmandu's significant iconic, cultural, impressive and historical monuments, like the incomparable Buddhist monument Swayambhunath, the famed stupa Bouddhanath Stupa, and the revered Lord Shiva dedicated Pashupatinath Temple. These sites hold immense religious and cultural beliefs for Nepal and all beyond. After the full sightseeing tour, we will make an incredible trek for the entire journey ahead. This will allow time to prepare and gather equipment or gear for the great trek. The day starts with a satisfactory stay at a hotel around the great Kathmandu's heart.

We leave for Lukla early in the morning. This day marks the commencement of the journey as we first fly to Lukla and then embark on our trekking journey to reach the place named Phakding. We walk along the path traditionally used by many traders and communities for trading with Tibet. We first descend to the village named Chheplung and then had to Thado Koshigaon. We cross a suspension bridge and then move through tiny settlements, colorful prayer flags, lush green jungles, vegetations, and wildlife alongside other trekkers to reach Phakding. Overnight stay in Phakding.

We resume our journey on this day as we continue along the river, Dudh Koshi to reach the tourist hub, Namche Bazaar. We will see the amazing views of Kongde Ri Peak and cross several suspension bridges to reach the Benkar valley. We walk past pristine waterfalls, age-old Gompa, and lush green forests. Benkar has to offer majestic views of Thamserku (6623meters) and the Khumbila Peak (5765 meters) before we reach Monjo which is the entrance to Sagarmatha National Park.

We get to Jorsale village and then reach the Larja Dobhan to cross a bridge ahead above Dudh Koshi and Bhote Koshi’s confluence. We set out for Namche Bazaar as we move ahead on the steep path. We can relish the views of Lhotse (8516 meters), Nuptse (7879 meters), and Lhotse (8516 meters) on the steep trail. We finally reach the town of Namche Bazaar which is a popular Sherpa town, a superb place for exploration of natural surrounding and local lifestyle. Overnight stay at Namche Bazaar.

This day is set aside for acclimatization as we have reached a higher altitude now.  There are so many interesting things to do in Namche Bazaar. We can visit the interesting market to try the distinct cuisines, buzzing shops, or relish the amazing scenery and interact with the cheerful Sherpa folks. We can go visit the Sherpa museum to gain a detailed insight into mountaineering, the wildlife, and vegetations along with the geography and culture of the Himalayas. 

We can hike till Everest View Hotel to witness the views of the Ama Dablam, Lhotse, majestic Mt, Everest and so on.  We can even see the twin villages of Khunde and Khumjung from the hotel. These villages are popular for their decade-old heritages and school as well as a hospital set up by Edmund Hillary Foundation.  Overnight stay in Namche Bazaar.

We start off the trekking journey by first climbing up the steep way out of Namche. We then walk on a leveled path to get to the settlements of Sanasa and Kenjoma along the lush green forest enjoying the views of the majestic Everest.

We walk along the Kaligandaki riverbed and climb up the Phunke Tenga passing many bridges and hamlets. Phunke Tenga serves as a place to rest before we take on the route to Tengboche. After ascending for one and a half or two hours, we reach Tengboche, where we visit the age-old monastery popular for the celebration of the festival Mane Rimdu and enjoy the views of Ama Dablam, Kantega, Everest, Lhotse Nuptse, Kwangde, and Thamserku peaks along with the rhododendron flowers. Overnight stay in Tengboche.

We leave the beautiful village of Tengboche on this day to head to Dingboche.  We first move through places like Deboche, Pangboche, and Pheriche to finally reach Dingboche.  We will get to see amazing views of the mighty Everest, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Nuptse and so on on the way. We will witness diverse wildlife and vegetations. We may see Blue Sheep, Musk deer, and Monal if we get lucky. We cross the bridge over the river Imja to first reach Pangboche. And then we walk past the alpine forest to reach Dingboche as we walk past tundra and juniper vegetation.   We head to Dingboche from there. Dingboche is a tiny village with beautiful stone walled homes, farmlands and amazing views of Island Peas, Lhotse and Ama Dablam. Overnight stay at Dingboche.

We will stay in Dingboche area for acclimatization. We will take a short hike trip to higher altitude areas to adjust to the increasing elevation. Hike to the Nangkartshang Gompa has to offer spectacular views, insight on the heritages like the paintings, Yeti scalp, and hand, and Thangka. We can explore the beautiful valley around the Imja river and the path that leads up to Island peak. We have the choice to hike to the hill which is behind Dingboche as it has to offer amazing views of peaks. Afterward, we retrace our steps back to Dingboche for overnight stay and preparation for the following day.

On this day, we ascend to reach the pasture lands from Dingboche and to witness the view of amazing mountains. We walk past stupas, Mani walls and chortens to move ahead to see the Ama Dablam, and Tabuche peak (6495 meters) along with glacial valleys and the diverse landscape right before we ascend to Dughla valley. After walking for an hour, we reach a high ground named Chuko Lari where there are monuments built in the memory of mountaineers who lost their lives while conquering Mt. Everest.

We then descend to the west of the valley after we walk over the pristine glacier moraines of the Khumbu Glacier. Overnight stay in Lobuche.

Today we head to the Everest Base Camp which is the main highlight of the whole trekking journey. Remember to be aware of symptoms for acute mountain sickness as the altitude is increasing. We start our journey early in the morning after a hearty breakfast.

First, we get to Gorakshep as we walk past the moraines of the glacier of Khumbu. We ascend to the Lobuche Pass and reach the area between Khumbu and Changri Nup.

We reach Gorakshep where we stop for lunch. After taking rest, we head to Everest Base Camp. We trek to the Base Camp which might be flooded by tents and travelers if it is a peak season. You will get adequate time to capture memories in this time and savor the feeling of making it to the Everest Base Camp. We retrace back to Gorakshep and stay there overnight.

We begin with a trek at the great Kala Patthar viewpoint, offering close-up views around Mt Everest, Pumori, Lhotse, Changtse, Nuptse, and the icy Khumbu Glacier. After taking at the stunning scenery, we will return to the Gorakshep for lunch before continuing to the great Pheriche. The trail, with the blend of rocky paths and gentle ups and downs, gradually leaves the Everest region well behind. We end the day through the overnight stay in the place of Pheriche.

We return from the Everest area as we go to the tourist hub of Namche Bazaar from Pheriche. This will be a downhill trek and we will walk along the Dudh Koshi river. We will walk gradually with the utmost ease.

We will witness masses of other trekkers, local people, Yaks and so on. We walk past dense forests, summer settlements, waterfalls, monasteries and villages on our way. We finally reach Namche Bazaar where we can explore the buzzing market and then take rest afterward. Overnight stay at Namche Bazaar.

We move steeply down the Namche Bazaar at Lukla, passing through the Bhote Koshi and Dudh Koshi rivers and leaving Sagarmatha National Park around Monjo. The trail takes us through Benkar and great villages such as Phakding, Nurning, Ghat, and the popular Chheplung, with scenic waterfalls and suspension bridges through the way. The rewarding views of the great Himalayas make the journey worthwhile despite the rising descent. Upon reaching Lukla, we will relax and enjoy the surroundings before the tremendous overnight stay.

Our adventure stops with the excellent morning flight back to Kathmandu, which offers fantastic views of the lush green-tipped forests, calm flowing rivers, and snow-clad mountains. The 35-minute flight brings us to Kathmandu's great, marvelous city, where you will be transferred to your assigned hotel. After getting some well-deserved rest, you can also explore Thamel and nearby areas through the evening if you want to. The day finishes with an overnight stay in the heart of Kathmandu.

On your last day in Nepal, you can go shopping for souvenirs or add to your trip if you like. Our representative will later transfer you to the great Tribhuvan International Airport for your next flight. You will be helped with your departure, whether going home or heading on your next journey. We wish you a safe and happy journey ahead.